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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Delegations meet to discuss the agenda and constitution. Women play a prominent role.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Christian women--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353884
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Bishop G. Oxnam + Greek Orthodox priest reaches to do their part.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Oxnam, G. Bromley (Garfield Bromley), 1891-1963.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Bishops--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353883
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Turning over gavels to nearby elected leaders.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353882
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Many arrived early for the opening session, deeply grateful that they were able to outwit the snowstorm that seemed bent on defeating the event.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353414
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: After registration and getting settled, delegates visited exhibits. Delegates were inspired by challenging posters and educational displays in the convention halls and rooms.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353413
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: It was heartening to see youth delegates participating in all sessions.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Christian youth--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353412
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Music and song played an important role at all sessions. Led by ROSA PAGE WELCH of Chicago (Mrs.)Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Welch, Rosa Page, 1900-1994.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Singers--Illinois--Chicago., African American women singers--Illinois--Chicago.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353411
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Opening session. Story of the Birth of the National Council of Churches. The colorful international and inspirational atmosphere of the Assembly Hall decorations awakened high hopes and deep joy.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353408
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Description:Opening session of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Sign in the auditorium reads, "This Nation Under God".Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353407
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: The scene that symbolizes the historic event. The opening session in the proved a memorable event of inspiration and dedication. Auditorium symbols awaken importance of gathering.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353406
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Franklin C. Fry presiding over Act of Constituting the National Council- Listening to Delegations replying "We do!"Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Fry, Franklin Clark, 1900-1968.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353405
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Opening 1st session. Auditorium - stage. Simbols, the Cross, one altar gave the auditorium of a sanctuary.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Auditoriums--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353404
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: The welcome and the events that followed made everyone forget the weather. The "Welcome" signs and warm treatment in Celeveland made up for bad weather. The "Welcome" has special meaning.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353403
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Dr. Ralph W. Sockman gave keynote address. Message: THIS NATION UNDER GOD. His message was a personal challenge to followers of Christ. (See Constituting Convention Book for Session)Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Sockman, Ralph W. (Ralph Washington), 1889-1970.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353402
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Newly elected Officers of Council.Creator:Kofod, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353401
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: A wonderful place for such a conference. Cleveland's famous auditorium where sessions were held for the most representative Protestant body ever gathered in USA up to this date.Creator:Kofold, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Snow--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353399
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Life in Cleveland was slowed down- People warned not to drive- to stay home- Not the warm, lovely city delegates expected.Creator:Kofold, Leon V., 1899-1990. (photographer)Subject names:National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America--Archives., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.Topics:Interdenominational cooperation--United States., Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland., Snow--Ohio--Cleveland.Geographic subjects:Cleveland (Ohio)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:353397
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Description:Text transcribed from caption: Miss Sarah Goodwin and the Rev. Robt. Sandman of the Migrant Ministry staff Texas Council of Churches look over a part of a 120-doll shipment received from United Church Women of Wichita Falls. These dolls become a part of the interesting equipment of the "Harvester" station wagon. Credit: Texas Migrant Ministry collection, 1952-1980 and undated, Austin Seminary Archives, Wright Learning and Information Center, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.Creator:Studtman Photo Service. (photographer)Subject names:Texas Council of Churches., Goodwin, Sarah., Sandman, Robert.Topics:Migrant labor--Texas., Church work with migrant labor--Texas., Home missions--Texas.Geographic subjects:Texas.URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:294114
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Creator:Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)Subject names:Religious News Service--Archives., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., Foch, Martin C., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Elmendorf Air Force Base (Alaska)Topics:Christmas., Interdenominational cooperation., Military chaplains--Alaska--Anchorage.Geographic subjects:Anchorage (Alaska)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288247
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Title:Description:Text transcribed from caption: P-20060. DR. BLAKE IN ALASKA. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -- Dr. Eugene Carson Blake of Philadelphia, President of the National Council of Churches, is fitted with arctic gear at Elmendorf Air Force Base here during his Christmas visit to American servicemen and chaplains of the Alaskan command. Assisting him is Chaplain (Col.) Martin C. Foch of the Alaskan Command. Dr. Blake made the journey as spiritual ambassador of the National Council's 30 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Communions and their 144,000 local churches. The visit marks the third consecutive year that he has spent the Christmas holidays with the men in the armed forces. CREDIT MUST READ: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (W-12C-56-NAB-P)Creator:Wide World Photos, Inc. (publisher)Subject names:Religious News Service--Archives., Blake, Eugene Carson, 1906-1985., Foch, Martin C., National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America., Elmendorf Air Force Base (Alaska)Topics:Christmas., Interdenominational cooperation., Military chaplains--Alaska--Anchorage.Geographic subjects:Anchorage (Alaska)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:288246
