Small Collection 112 Papers of Victor E. Cory

Collection

Identifier: Small CN 112

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, reports, lists and other materials relating to Cory's participation in the 1962 Greater Chicago Crusade as a member of the Laymen's Committee. The materials also contain information about the naming of Decision Magazine, the opposition of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA) to the Chicago crusade, and a critique from Harold Warren to Charlie Riggs of the BGEA's policy of working with Roman Catholic and liberal Protestant churches.

Dates

Created: 1958-1962

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Biographical Information

Evangelical Protestant publisher; born Victory E. Cory in 1893; founded Scripture Press, mainly publisher of Sunday school curriculum materials; active as a layman with many Evangelical organizations and assisted with the 1962 Billy Graham Greater Chicago Crusade, died in 1968.

Extent

1.00 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Accruals and Additions

The materials in this collection were given to the Billy Graham Center Archives by Scripture Press in 1999.

Accession: 99-19

May 22, 2001

Bob Shuster