Description
The collection consists of a scrapbook prepared in commemoration of the
International Society of Christian Endeavor's 50th anniversary (1881-1931)
documenting the convention held in San Francisco, July 11-16, 1931. Included in
the scrapbook are memos, posters, publications, programs, meeting agendas,
clippings, tourist information about San Francisco and California, pledge
cards, and photographs. Also included in the collection is an address by Fred
D. Parr, "The Chapter as a Home Missionary Force" given to the International
Epworth League Convention, Buffalo, N.Y., 1914.
Background
Christian Endeavor International is a multinational, interdenominational
Christian organization for young people which purportedly had as many as 4
million members in 1931. The organization assists local churches in
evangelizing young people for ministry and service in the local community and
worldwide. It conducts educational seminars and workshops and sponsors
Christian Endeavor Week. It is affiliated with the World Christian Endeavor
Union. Publications include the Christian Endeavor World Newsletter.