International Missionary Council Records, 1913-1960

Summary Information

At a Glance

Description

Scope and content

International Missionary Council was established in 1921. It linked missionary councils to discuss issues such as the missionary obligation of the church, theological education, and the ecumenical movement. Associated with the World Council of Churches in 1939, in 1961, it was integrated with WCC as its Commission on World Mission and Evangelism. Collection contains documents, correspondence, pamphlets and photographs relating to the formation and development of the organization.

General Note

In Archives.

Using the Collection

Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Restrictions on Access

The collection is unrestricted to readers. Certain materials, however, are in a fragile condition, and this may necessitate restriction in handling and copying.

This collection has no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Item description, MRL 12: International Missionary Council Collection, series #, box #, and folder #, The Burke Library Archives (Columbia University Libraries) at Union Theological Seminary, New York.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Processing Information

Papers processed BCK 09/2012.

Subject Headings

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