Scope and Contents These records chronicle the life’s works of early Italian immigrates and their work with as missionaries to Italian immigrants, but mostly the records record the life’s work of the offspring of these immigrants, namely Matthew Roland Giuffrida, 1908-2002. The collection encompasses his works in the early beginnings of the American Baptist Churches’ efforts at ministry to immigrants and refugees from around the world. These records reflect a remarkable work on behalf of a layman who took...

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The papers of Reuben E. Nelson include sermons, speeches, journals, and correspondence from Nelson's time as a Baptist preacher and administrator. He was heavily involved in the American Baptist Convention through his work as a pastor, General Secretary, and eventually Executive Secretary.

Abstract The papers of George Younger span the years of his ministry career to his death, 1951 to 2001. Younger was heavily involved in American Baptist churches and American Baptist denominational life, having served as a local pastor and denominational leader. Additionally, he was involved in organizations such as the American Baptist Home Mission Society, the American Baptist Historical Society, the Urban Training Center for Christian Mission (Chicago), the Metropolitan Urban Service Training...