Charles F. Weller papers
Description
The papers of Charles F. Weller contain personal and professional correspondence, writings, photographs, printed material and records related to his personal life and that of his wife Eugenia Winston Weller as well as his founding and leadership (1941-1952) of the World Fellowship of Faiths Center in New Hampshire. Of note are the early records and correspondence regarding the Center whose mission of social consciousness, inclusiveness and world peace were a reflection of Weller's core world view. These views are also reflected in the hundreds of poems and sermons (verses) he wrote, often on a daily basis, which are also included in this collection. Correspondents include Lola Maverick Lloyd, Margaret Sanger, Sakuntula Rao Sashti, and Willard Uphaus. A disbound scrapbook with annotated photographs, correspondence and memorabilia related to the World Fellowship of Faiths, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Playground and Recreation Association, the League of Neighbors and the Boy Scouts of America is also included.
Dates
- 1895-1957; 2004; 2014
Creator
- Weller, Charles Frederick, 1870-1957 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
9.6 Linear Feet (8 containers)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Charles F. Weller (1870-1957), social worker, humanitarian and activist. The collection contains correspondence, writings, printed material, photographs and records related to his personal life, his numerous writings and his founding and leadership of the World Fellowship of Faiths Center in New Hampshire. Scrapbook pages chronicling Weller's career with the Playground and Recreations Association, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, League of Neighbors and World Fellowship of Faiths are also included.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository