This extensive collection documents J. Robert Wright’s prolific career as a theologian, professor, and ecumenical pioneer. His dedication to the Ecumenical Movement, especially with the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ECLA) is evident throughout the collection in his published writings, his General Theological Seminary course materials, and his work with the Anglican Communion.

The records of the Standing Liturgical Commission (SLC) comprise papers pertaining to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer for the General Convention of 1970, following the Plan for Prayer Book Revision outlined by the Standing Liturgical Commission of the General Convention of 1967. These papers were compiled by Elmer Beamer, a lay person who served on the Panel of Readers and Correspondents, which was a subcommittee of the SLC. Included are files pertaining to the creation of common vernacular materials and the drafting committees, as well as a small amount of correspondence.