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Dean Freiday Papers
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Dean Freiday (1915-2008), was a Quaker writer and theologian, with special interests in discovering and discussing the commonalities between the Society of Friends and other Christian religions, particularly the Roman Catholic Church. He was chairman of the Christian Unity Committee from 1966-68, the Forum on Baptism, Eucharist, Mutually recognized Ministry (BEM), the Historic Peace Churches/Fellowship of Reconciliation (FPC/FOR), and the Christian and Interfaith Relations Committee (CIRC). He was also the editor of Quaker Religious Thought (1979-1989), an active member of the Commission on Faith and Order, the World Council of Churches (WCC), and the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC), Friends General Conference (FGC). He was a member of the Manasquan Monthly Meeting, in Manasquan, New Jersey, and married to Esther Selke.
Papers of Dean Freiday, including correspondence, manuscript writings, and other miscellaneous records. The collection reflects a wide range of Freiday's involvement in numerous Christian organizations and discussion groups especially the National Council of Churches of Christ, Friends General Conference, and the Commission on Faith and Order. Correspondents include Arthur Roberts, Douglas Steere, and Larry Miller. Topics range from the Society of Friends to interfaith issues of ecumenism, eschatology, peace, and the sacraments
The collection is divided into eight series:
- Correspondence
- Writings (includes manuscripts and related correspondence)
- National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC) and Commission on Faith and Order (F & O)
- World Council of Churches (WCC)
- Christian and Interfaith Relations Committee (CIRC)
- Friends General Conference (FGC)
- Christian World Communion (formerly World Confessional Families)
- Miscellaneous
- "Catholics and the New American Bible." Friends Journal (1 Feb. 1972).
- "God, Man, and Contemporary Society," with Robert Schultz. Friends Journal (15 Nov. 1965).
- "How Near Is God to Man?" Friends Journal (1/15 June 1971).
- "Improving the Quality of Life." Quaker Life, Friends Journal (Aug.1975).
- "Not a Steeple, a Steeple, a Steeple." Friends' Quarterly (Oct.1979).
- "On Being Human." Friends Journal (15 July 1966).
- "Quakers, Ecumenism, and the WCC." The Ecumenical Review (Oct. 1994).
- "Science and Homiletics." Anglican Theological Review.
- "Self-Transcendence with Genuine Concern," with William L. Nute, Jr. Friends Journal (15 Jan. 1970).
- "Spirituality: Some Random Reflections." Friends' Quarterly (Jan. 1973).
- "The History and the Mystery."
- "The Spirituality of George Fox." Friends' Quarterly (Jan. 1979).
- Barclay's Apology in modern English. Elberon, N.J.: 1967.
- Nothing without Christ: some current religious problems in the light of seventeenth century thought and experience. Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, c1984.
- The Day of the Lord: eschatology in Quaker perspective(ed. with Fritz Eichenberg). Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, by the Faith and Life Movement, 1981.
- "Defrosting in Richmond." Friends Journal (1 Sept. 1969).
- "`Solo asi, asi' -- A Somewhat Rambling Ecumenical Report." Friends World News (Aug. 1976).
- "Quakers and Other World Confessional Families." Friends Journal (15 Mar. 1970).
- "U.S. Conference of World Council." Friends Journal (15 June 1966).
- "Christians Reach Out to Each Other." Friends World News (Spring 1973).
Donor: Dean Freiday, 2000; Accession number: 2000-042
Collection was arranged by the donor.
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- Finding Aid Date
- 2001
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Collection is open for research.
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Collection Inventory
Re: Catholic books on tape, 1982.
Box 1
Re: The Day of the Lord, 1978-89.
Box 1
Re: Delbarton Conference, 1971.
Box 1
Re: ecclesiology, 1978-79.
Box 1
Re: Ecumenical Institute, Chicago, 1969.
Box 1
Re: Ecumenical Theology Discussion at Georgian Court College, 1966, 1982-83.
Box 1
Re: Eschatology, 1978-81.
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Re: Eucharist Study Materials, 1976-79.
Box 1
Re: Faith and Life ethics book, 1979-81.
Box 1
Re: Friends and the Ecumenical Movement by Ferner Nuhn, 1969-71.
Box 1
Re: Graymoor Ecumenical Institute, 1990-94.
Box 1
Re: HPC/FOR Peace Declaration in Spanish, 1986-89, 1992.
Box 1
Re: IDOC (International Documentation on the Contemporary Church), 1969-76.
Box 1
Re: Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial proposal, 1987.
Box 1
Re: "Metaphors, Tools, and Man's Responsibilities" by Margaret Mead, 1971.
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Re: Movement for a Better World, 1968.
Box 1
Re: New Call to Peacemaking, 1977.
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Re: Nothing without Christ, 1983.
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Re: "Ordination" of Quakers, 1971.
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Re: Proposed baptism amendment to WCC basis, 1982-83.
Box 1
Re: Salvation Army response on Sacraments, 1978.
Box 1
Re: Society of St. Sulpice, 1995-96.
Box 1
Re: Vatican Council, 1964.
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with: Anderson, Paul, 1992.
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Anderson, William, 1972.
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Ayoub, Raymond, 1995-96.
Box 1
Bales, Dorlan, 1979, 1980, 1985.
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Barton, William, 1976.
Box 1
Bazett, Barbara, 1990-92.
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Bebie, Phillip, C.P., 1971-77.
Box 1
Bell, Colin, 1981.
Box 1
BEM, 1977-78.
Box 1
BEM, 1984-86.
Box 1
Benefiel, Margaret, 1990.
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Benson, Lewis, 1956-93.
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Bishop, Muriel Ted, 1967.
Box 1
Boobyer, George, 1972, 1976.
Box 1
Boroughs, Phillip, S.J., 1987-94.
Box 1
Bowman, David, S.J., 1966-93.
Box 2
Breslin, Michael, 1990.
Box 2
Brinton, Howard, 1960, 1964.
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Bronner, Edwin, 1972, 1979.
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Cooper, Wilmer, 1975-94.
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Coutret, Therese, 1989-92.
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Creasey, Maruice, 1964-92.
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Cronk, Sandra, 1992.
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Curtis, John, 1972, 1976.
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Davis, Robert, 1973.
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Duke, Elizabeth, 1992.
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Eichenberg, Fritz, 1986-87.
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Elliot, Errol, 1974.
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Faricy, Robert, S.J., 1968, 1975, 1981-89.
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Fendall, Lon, 1987, 1993.
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Ferguson, Val, 1982-94.
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Friends and the Sacraments, 1980-84.
Box 2
Furth, Adolph, 1972.
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Gess, Gertrud, 1974, 1976.
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Gordon, Michael, 1996.
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Grundy, Marty, 1994-95.
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Gwyn, Douglas, 1977-94.
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Hamm, Tom, 1992.
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Hamson, Ed, 1982-86, 1991.
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Helmuth, Keith, 1990.
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Hertzberg, Kathleen, 1982-94.
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Heusel, Lorton, 1983-94.
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Hinshaw, Verlin, 1973.
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Horton, Robert, 1959, 1965, 1973-74.
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Jones, T. Canby, 1968-79, 1994.
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Keene, Calvin, 1968-92.
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Kendall, Susan, 1981, 1989-95.
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Kenworthy, Leonard, 1981.
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Kimball, Florence, 1992.
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Kuhn, Harold, 1981-82.
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Liens, Georges, 1979-83.
Box 3
Macy, Howard, 1983.
Box 3
Mary Loretto, R.S.M., 1965-88.
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McCandless, John H., 1973-78, 1990.
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McLaren, Colin, 1969-70.
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Mellon, Elizabeth, 1995.
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Miller, Lawrence, 1971-95.
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Minear, Paul, 1977.
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Morris, LauraNell, 1989-95.
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Nuhn, Ferner, 1972-79.
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Panikkar, Raimundo, 1983.
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Paxson, Tom, 1989-95.
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Payne, Newcomb, 1977-79.
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Perisho, Steve, 1988, 1995.
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Pickvance, Joseph, 1971-80.
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Punshon, John, 1989-95.
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Purvis, Viola, 1967, 1978-85, 1990-95.
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Richmond, Ben, 1991, 1994.
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Roberts, Arthur, 1965-72, 1976, 1984-95.
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Roberts, William, 1968-69, 1983.
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Rottenberg, Isaac, 1973.
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Scott, Janet, 1994.
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Secretariat for Christian Unity, 1982, 1988, 1992.
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Shaffer, Blanche, 1966.
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Sheeran, Michael J., S.J., 1976, 1995.
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Sheerin, John B., C.S.P., 1964-71.
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Smith, Daniel, 1984-85.
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Steere, Douglas, 1956, 1967-78, 1982-95.
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Stokes, Lydia, n.d.
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Stransky, Thomas, C.S.P., 1971, 1986-90.
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Sturge, Roger, 1992.
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Thomas, Nancy, 1989.
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Windsor, Arthur, 1994.
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Yamanouchi, Tayeko, 1983-84.
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Yarrow, Mike, 1976.
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Yoder, John H., 1968, 1976, 1979, 1985-92.
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Yungblut, John, 1964, 1971-72, 1975.
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Zaru, Jean, 1979.
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American Quakers - chapter for German book Die Quaker ("The Quaker"), 1969-73.
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Apostles I Have Known.
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Bad Way to Make a Reformation, 1968.
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Barclay's Reply to Arnoldus, 1976-79.
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Begin-again Christianity, 1980.
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Benefits of Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue, 1968.
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Benson Contribution to early Quaker Research, n.d.
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Bible Meditation, 1975.
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Biblical Inspiration, 1973.
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Chapter for Encounters For Unity, 1995.
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Christ is still the answer, 1996.
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Churches on the Way to Consensus (BEM), 1977.
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Commentary for Dr. Paul S. Minear on the puzzling origin of the term "Principle" as used by George Fox, 1977.
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Committee on Society, Development, and Peace (SODEPAX), background, 1971.
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Common Quakerhood (St. Louis Conference), 1970.
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Communion! by Esther Selke Freiday, n.d.
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"Corporate" Quakerism, 1970.
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Creed and the propagation and transmission of Christian faith, 1984.
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Demythologizing Some Quaker Fables, 1977-78.
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Early Quaker "Eschatology", 1977.
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Eschatology - Fad or Necessity?, 1978.
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Eschatology papers, 1980.
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Eucharist, notes, 1977.
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Fox, Barclay, and the Bible, 1995.
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Friends and the Bible, 1969.
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Friends and the National and World Councils of Churches, 1968.
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Friends Ecumenical Objectives, 1967?.
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Friends Ecumenism and the WCC, 1994.
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George Fox's Epistle 249, 1976.
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God, Man, and Contemporary Society (with Robert Schultz), 1965.
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God-Gossip or God-Talk?, 1977.
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Gospel Order, n.d.
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Gossip with an Oxford blessing, 1967.
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Grace-centered Ministry, 1968.
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How Near Is God to Man?, 1971.
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How We Got Our Hymnals (incomplete), 1978.
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Improving the Quality of Life, 1975.
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Interfaith dinner, 5/20/1968.
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Language and Quaker women's equality, n.d.
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Lay Participation in the WCC, 1971.
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Luther and Mysticism (final manuscript), 1975.
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Luther and Mysticism: articles by Haggelund, Iserloh, Oberman, trans. by D.F., 1975.
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Luther and Mysticism: Correspondence, 1974-75.
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Luther and Mysticism: Haggleund, 1975.
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Luther and Mysticism: Iserloh, 1975.
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Luther and Mysticism: Oberman, 1975.
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Major Ecclesial Determinants, 1974.
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Make a Joyful Noise, 1973.
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Meaning of Christ's Life (unpublished), 1983.
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Meaning of Freedom, 1974.
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Meaning of Membership in the WCC, 1964.
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"Method in Analysis" by Bernard F. Lonergan, S.J., abridged by D.F., 1987.
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New Heaven and a New Earth, 1973-76.
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Nonviolence: an open letter to Lyle Tatum, 1971.
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Not a Steeple, a Steeple, a Steeple, 1974.
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Ordination of Women and Profession Opportunities for them in the Church, 1963.
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Proposal for Considering the Theology and Practice of Ordination to Office in the Presbyterian Church, 1991.
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Quaker Faith and Practice: a Historical Perspective, 1968.
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Quaker Understanding of Baptism, 1966.
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Quakerism's Obituary - 1859, 196-.
Box 5
Quakers and the "Apostles" and "Nicene" Creeds, 1984.
Box 6
Quakers, Ecumenism, and the WCC, 1994.
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Reorientation in Roman Catholic Theology, 1971.
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Reply to F O on sacraments, 1978.
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Response to World Council of Churches (WCC), 1997.
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Review of Grace and Faith: The Means to Salvation by Donald Nesti, 1975.
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Riddle of James, 1975.
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Role of Confessional Families in the Ecumenical Movement (with Wilmer Cooper), 1973.
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Science and Homiletics, 1978.
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Some Ecumenical Perspectives, 1968.
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Some Positive Enthusiasm, 1968.
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Some Reflections on Creation and Cosmic Redemption, 1993.
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"The Son of Man" in A New Cathechism, Catholic Faith for Adults: an analysis by D.F., 1967?.
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Spirituality of George Fox, 1975-79.
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Spirituality: Some Random Reflections, 1971.
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Spirituality: Some Random Reflections, 1973.
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Synopsis of Rubem Alves's "Theology of Liberation", 1970.
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Tap I II: Christology and Ecclesiology, 1971.
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The "Principium" of Religious Liberty, 1972.
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The 17th Century Quaker Contribution to Religious Liberty, 1970.
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Then and Now, 1978.
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Toward a Theology of the Church and War, 1966.
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Tract: Sacraments, 1984.
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Where We Are in Ecumenical Relations, 1970.
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Whiffling in the Dark, 1969.
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Woe to the Careless Citizens, 1969.
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Members, FCCC and F O, 1985-97.
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Correspondence, 1963.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1983.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1984.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1985-86.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1987.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1988.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1989.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1990.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1991.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1992.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1993.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1994.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1995-96.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1997.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1998.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1999.
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NCCC and F O: Peace Consultation, 1985-95.
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Committee on Functions, 1970-71.
Box 8
Conference of Secretaries ofWorld Confession Families, 1974-77.
Box 8
Conference on Church and Society (Geneva, 1966; Detroit, 1967), 1964-73.
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Correspondence, 1961-1967.
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Correspondence, 1968-72.
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Correspondence, 1973-83.
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Correspondence, 1986-98.
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Dialogue with world religions, 1964, 1975.
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Economics (correspondence), 1991-92.
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Ecumenical Institute at Bossey (correspondence), 1969, 1975.
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Faith and Order Commission (correspondence), 1980-81.
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Fifth World Conference: Santiago de Compostela, 1993.
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Fourth World Conference (Montreal), 1963.
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Fourth World Conference: report by D.F. clippings, 1963.
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Geneva conference: meeting and travel information, 1967, 1973, 1976.
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Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC), 1985-89.
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Lecture: "Improving the Quality of Life", 1975?.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial proposal, 1968-75.
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Nairobi Assembly, 1975.
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Speaking tour, 1963-65.
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U.S. Conference for WCC (1978): correspondence and miscellaneous, 1977-79.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1963-64.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1966.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1969.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1971-72.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1973.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1974-77.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1981.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: correspondence and miscellaneous, 1985.
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U.S. Conference for WCC: report, 1991.
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U.S. Consultation on BEM, 1978.
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Vancouver Assembly (1983), 1981-83.
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Vancouver Assembly: advance correspondence, 1982-83.
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Vancouver Assembly: articles (5) for The Ashbury Park Press, 1982-83.
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Violence (correspondence), 1989-93.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1961-1966.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1967-68.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1969-72.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1973-83.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1984-87.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1988-94.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1993-99.
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FGC quarterly correspondence, 1968-69.
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Interfaith subcommittee, 1961-70.
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Interfaith subcommittee, 1971-74.
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Minutes, 1959-75.
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Minutes, 1975-94.
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NCCC membership proposal, 1964-84.
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Polly Edgar, 1992.
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Sacraments (correspondence), 1968-70.
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St. Louis Conference (correspondence), 1970-75.
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Administrative Committee: minutes and correspondence, 1964-69, 1974.
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Central Committee: correspondence, 1963-72, 1977, 1983-86.
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Central Committee: minutes, 1963-71.
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Christian Unity Committee (correspondence), 1966-68.
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Christian Unity Committee: place of women in the Religious Society of Friends, 1967-68.
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Correspondence, 1966-82.
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Executive Committee: correspondence, 1965-67, 1975.
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Executive Committee: minutes, 1964-71.
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Ocean Grove, 1969-70.
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Relations with Friends United Meeting (FUM), 1966-95.
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Conference, Athens, Greece, 1978-79.
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Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, 1968.
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Correspondence, 1969.
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Correspondence, 1983.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1971-1973.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1974-78.
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Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1980-84.
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Correspondence, 1987-88.
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Meeting, 1985: correspondence, 1985-86.
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Minutes, 1981, 1991.
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Roman Catholic relations, 1968.
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AFSC: Global Education Associates, 1984.
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Believer's Church, 1967-69.
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Believer's Church, 1970-87.
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Believer's Church, 1984-93.
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Believer's Church Conference: Laurelville, 1971-72.
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Believer's Church Conference: Winnipeg, 1978-79.
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Believer's Church: Chicago (findings report), 1970.
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Believer's Church: Eight Conference (Bethany Theological Seminary), 1987.
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BEM consultation: Conference at Cret Berard, Switz., 1977.
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BEM miscellaneous, 1977.
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Book reviews, 1967-93.
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Comments on "Scripture, Tradition, and Reason" by John Ross, 1970.
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HPC Consultation Group, 1983-94.
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HPC/FOR booklet on peace (mainly correspondence), 1984-92.
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HPC/FOR Consultation Committee: Theological Subcommittee, 1984-89.
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HPC/FOR Minutes, 1984-1993.
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HPC/FOR Miscellaneous.
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HPC/FOR Peace Consultation, 1993.
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Poconos Conference, 1972.
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A Quaker Response, World Conference on Faith and Order at Santiago de Compostela, 1992-1993.
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Quakerism /Roman Catholic background -- research, 1969.
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Third World Congress on the Lay Apostolate, 1966-69.
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Third World Congress on the Lay Apostolate (correspondence), 1967-68.
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