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Holt Adoption Program Newsletter, September 1967

Holt Adoption Program Newsletter, September 1967

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Unsent, vertical, rectangular, bifold newsletter printed in black ink with "A Child Needs A Home" inset on an image of two orphans on the cover; 12 pp. with photographs, folded at left. Letter from Bertha Holt gives updates about the orphanage in Korea (arrival of a piano, porches and play equipment, and baby chicks) along with a "Trip Through the Orphanage" in pictures. Other items include prayer requests, news about staff and adopted orphans, "Musings on 'Adoption'" by Executive Director, John E. Adams, and a profile of Shim Soon Kyoo as "Handicapped Child of the Month". Right side of back page with return address and postage paid; address area blank.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Newsletter
newsletter
Date made
1967-09
maker
Holt Adoption Services
place made
United States: Oregon, Creswell
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 1/8 in x 6 3/8 in; 23.1775 cm x 16.1925 cm
ID Number
2003.0261.19
accession number
2003.0261
catalog number
2003.0261.19
Credit Line
Gift of Holt International Children's Services
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