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Phillips, J.B., 1906-1982 to Mr. Buchanan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.203 Author/Creator: Phillips, J.B., 1906-1982 Place Written: Dorset, England Type: Typed letter signed Date: 20 September 1967 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Phillips has no one person in mind who is especially notable in contributing to world peace. His motives for being ordained were mixed, but he feels the his desire to communicate the Christian Gospel was the best one.

Phillips, J. B. (John Bertram), 1906-1982
1945 to the Present
Christianity
Religion
Peace
The Sixties

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