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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Biographical information, career highlights with American Baptist Home Mission Society, Department of Cities; American Baptist Extension Corporation, and Philadelphia Baptist Association, Local church ministries following retirement. Includes church bulletins and programs from congregations in which he preached or visited. Various newsletters and reports. Slides of mission trips and Alaska photo album.

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Personal papers of Mark Rich, much about rural life and churches. There are also materials for son Charles M. Rich, largely sermons and church papers. Other family members may be added later.