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Bea, Augustin, 1881-1968 to Lee T. Tuttle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.032 Author/Creator: Bea, Augustin, 1881-1968 Place Written: Rome, Italy Type: Typed letter signed Date: 14 December 1962 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 28.5 cm, Width: 22.3 cm Order a Copy

Cardinal Bea writes about his experience with the Delegated Observers after the close of the first period of the Second Vatican Council. The purpose of the gathering was to develop more understanding between different Christian sects.

Bea, Augustin, 1881-1968

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