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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Description:
Government and church leaders at World Order Parley, Cleveland, O.--Among principals at the Fifth World Order Study Conference here were these four government and church leaders. Shown left to right are: Methodist G. Bromley Oxnam of Washington, D.C.; Secretary of State John Foster Dulles; Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg of St. Louis, Mo., president of the National Council of Churches; and Ernest A. Gross of New York, chairman of the four-day meeting and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The conference was sponsored by the National Council's Department of International Affairs of which Mr. Gross is chairman. Its theme was "Christian Responsibility on a Changing Planet."
Creator:
Religious News Service. (creator)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Department of Communication--Archives., World Order Study Conference (5th : 1958 : Cleveland, Ohio), Dulles, John Foster, 1888-1959., Oxnam, G. Bromley (Garfield Bromley), 1891-1963., Dahlberg, Edwin T. (Edwin Theodore), 1892-1986., Gross, Ernest A. (Ernest Arnold), 1906-1999.
Geographic subjects:
Cleveland (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:6974
Description:
NCC Founding -- Banners announce the names of founding churches as delegates meet for the constituting convention of the National Council of Churches in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 1950. The NCC has become increasingly close to the Catholic Church during its 25 year history.
Creator:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. (creator)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--Ohio--Cleveland.
Geographic subjects:
Cleveland (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:5043
Description:
DCL&M-DS&C-International Affairs Commission-Fifth National Study Conference on the Churches & World Order-Cleveland, O., Nov. 18-21, 1958.
Creator:
Rebman Photo Service. (photographer)
Subject names:
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.--Archives.
Geographic subjects:
Cleveland (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4274

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