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Wallace, H. A. (1888-1965) to Elmer T. Clark

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.252 Author/Creator: Wallace, H. A. (1888-1965) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 11 August 1943 Pagination: 1p. 26.9 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Wallace applauds the Methodist Church's decision to promote "practical action in behalf of the brotherhood of man in the post-war world." He writes that the social creed of the Methodist Church has long been an inspiration to him.

Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965

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