Reginald Humphrey Helfferich papers, 1832 -- 1982

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Series 2: Professional materials, 1887 -- 1974

This series is open for research.

1.25 linear feet; 1.25 linear feet; 3 boxes

This series contains general work papers, including information about Heifer Project International, photographs of the reconstruction work of Bangladesh Ecumenical Relief and Rehabilitation Service, a small copy of the 1895 constitution of Helfferich's church in Bath, Pennsylvania, and a 1887 copy of The New England Primer that also includes The Assemblies of Divines and Mr. Cotton's Catechism. This series also contains materials related to Helfferich's ministerial work as pastor of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church of Bath, Pennsylvania, including handwritten notes and drafts of talks and sermons, correspondence related to the estate of Harold J. Horn, planning documents and articles about the church's bicentennial celebration, and correspondence, receipts, and other documents related to the church's administration, as well as materials related to Helfferich's work with Church World Service (CWS), particularly his work with the United Clothing Appeal and his travels to Africa. This includes a collection of newsletters and other promotional materials, as well as correspondence, travel reports, notes, and articles from Africa. Also in this section are the travel receipts, correspondence, and other documents related to Helfferich's 1974 trip to Haiti, including information about the Bellevue Sewing Project and other non-profit organizations.

This series is unarranged.



Box 5 Folder 1 General Work Papers, 1887 -- 1971


Box 5 Folder 2-4 Church Ministry: Correspondence and receipts, 1930 -- 1950

Including re: Harold J. Horn Estate


Box 5 Folder 5-7 Church Ministry: Sermons for Special Days and notes and drafts for talks, 1929 -- 1961


Box 5 Folder 8 Christ Evangelical Reformed Church 200th Anniversary Event, 1939


Box 5 Folder 9 "The Shuttle" Songbook and Bach's Passion Program, 1962



Box 6 Folder 1-4 Church World Service: Africa: correspondence, reports, notes, 1965 -- 1973


Box 6 Folder 5 Church World Service: Africa: Botswana Health Reports and Minutes, 1971 -- 1972


Box 6 Folder 6 Church World Service: Africa: Namibia Correspondence and Articles, circa 1971 -- 1972


Box 6 Folder 7 Church World Service: Africa: Uganda Correspondence and Reports, 1970 -- 1972


Box 6 Folder 8 Church World Service: Haiti trip, 1973 -- 1974



Box 7 Folder 1 CWS Brochures and Promotional Materials, 1953 -- 1964


Box 7 Folder 2 World Service Representative Reports, 1954 -- 1960


Box 7 Folder 3-4 United Clothing Appeal Promotional Materials, 1958 -- 1967


Box 7 Folder 5 Certificate of Appreciation, 1961