Certificates and citations, 1920-1970, undated

Alford Carleton was the recipient of a variety of awards and honors during a lifetime of achievement. This was for his services as a missionary in Syria and Turkey, his work as a teacher and as president of Aleppo College in Syria, and for his accomplishments as the Executive Vice President of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM), including his role in the merger of the ABCFM and the Evangelical and Reformed Church to establish the United Church Board of World Ministries. Specifically, found here are certificates and citations of merit such as a certificate of appreciation from the Near East Refugee Aid, Inc. (1970) and a testimonial (photocopy) of appreciation to both Mr. and Mrs. Carleton from the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (1954). Also included here is a record of four honorary degrees (photocopies), with accompanying documents, presented to him from Williams College (1956), The Chicago Theological Seminary (1962), Emerson College (1962), and Heidelberg College (1964). See also Series VIII. Diplomas.