News Release
American Bible Society  I  1865 Broadway
New York, NY  10023

Contact:  Autumn Black
Director of Public Relations
American Bible Society
(212) 408-1215
ablack@americanbible.org

New York, NY,
January 28, 2009

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It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Alice Ball, the first woman to hold the position of ABS General Secretary of the National Division, one of three chief posts of the American Bible Society at that time. Starting in 1955 Alice Ball served the American Bible Society in various capacities and roles until her retirement in December of 1988. Her leadership and diligence helped to establish landmark programming for the American Bible Society and United Bible Societies. She was a dedicated member of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church until her passing on January 21^st. Her life marks a monumental time in our history and will be prayerfully remembered by the American Bible Society.

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Founded in 1816 and headquartered in the City of New York, the mission of the American Bible Society is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so that all people may experience it's life changing message.