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Description:Pensions display. In between sessions, there was much to be learned from nearby displays, such as that provided by the Board of Pensions - a perennial favorite.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Pensions.Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4025
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Description:Commissioners in seats. As the sessions went on - and on - the seats got harder and harder.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4024
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Description:Lady at mike [sic], in audience. A commissioner speaks her mind. Though in the minority, the ladies gave good account of themselves in discussing issues.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4023
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Description:Three men on stage. Back to business matters on Monday, Stated Clerk William Thompson, at left, confers with Moderator Smathers, while ex-moderator Little ponders over report papers.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Thompson, William P., 1918-, Smathers, Eugene Feland, 1907-1968., Little, Ganse, 1904-1990.Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4022
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Description:Orchestra playing. A treat to be long-remembered by those in attendance was an evening of exciting music by the Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of its brilliant conductor, Eugene Ormandy. And so, the 179th General Assembly proved to be, like its predecessors, a mixture of long hours, hard work, stimulating debate, interesting experiences and pleasant memories.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985., Philadelphia Orchestra.Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4021
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Description:Chaplain at podium. The Church and Society Report brought forth extended debate. A highlight was Air Force Chaplain Ken Hamstra's support of the Vietnam Declaration of Conscience.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Hamstra, Ken.Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Military chaplains.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4020
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Description:Massed choirs from the Portland area provided musical inspiration for Commissioners and a large assemblage of visitors.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Choirs (Music)Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4019
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Description:Sunday evening, an ecumenical service of worship was held, with leaders of many faiths in attendance.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Interfaith worship.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4018
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Description:Next on the agenda was the election of a new moderator, the Rev. Eugene Smathers of Big Lick, Tennessee, who immediately assumed office and presided over the Assembly.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Smathers, Eugene Feland, 1907-1968.Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses., Presbyterian Church--Clergy.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4017
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Description:Memorial Coliseum. Chartered buses took delegates from their central-city hotels across the Willamette River to the Memorial Coliseum, where they were welcomed by a huge sign and unusually fine facilities.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4011
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Description:On Sunday, a ground-breaking ceremony was held at Lewis & Clark College for a new chapel. Some students felt moved to protest, as students are inclined to do these days.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Lewis & Clark College (Portland, Or.)Topics:Chapels--Oregon--Portland., Rites and ceremonies--Oregon--Portland.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:4010
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Description:According to custom, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered by the retiring moderator the Rev. Ganse Little of Pasadena, California.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.), Little, Ganse, 1904-1990.Topics:Lord's Supper., Presbyterian Church--Clergy., Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3992
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Description:Chartered buses took delegates from their central-city hotels across the Willamette River to the Memorial Coliseum, where they were welcomed by a huge sign and unusually fine facilities.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3830
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Description:The General Assembly in session, as seen from the rear, kept the Commissioners hard at work all day and well into the night on several occasions.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Topics:Presbyterian Church--Congresses.Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3829
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Description:Information area scene. They registered, received messages, information and hospitality from willing local volunteers.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3828
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Description:View across the city. The cleaner air of Portland looked good to many a Commissioner from smog-covered eastern cities. Weather was never better for an Assembly.Subject names:United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (179th : 1967 : Portland, Or.)Geographic subjects:Portland (Or.)URL:https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:3801