Naumann, Oscar John, Pastor, b. 06/24/1909 d.06/19/1979

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This series consists of correspondence to and from members of the CLC during Naumann’s presidency, newspaper clippings, doctrinal papers, official documents and resolutions. Some documents reflect the tension between CLC & WELS during the time shortly after the split in 1959. File folders in this series are file numbers 25-28.

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This series consists of all materials from the FAL Synodical conventions during this time, FAL correspondence to and from Naumann, and any official documents of the FAL. These documents reflect the transition that FAL made from LC-MS into an independent church body and eventually into membership in the WELS. File folders found in this series are files 29-38 and are found in Box 1.

Scope and Contents : This series consists of correspondence from a large number of correspondents on a variety of topics. This series was received organized by first letter of the last name. Some correspondents included are: Theodore A. AabergBruce W. AdamsPaul G. AlbrechtAlbert L. AlthoffJulian G. AndersonWilma J. AuerMark F. BartlingWalter F. BeckmannDaniel M. DeutschlanderRoger P. Drews...

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This series consists of documents and correspondence from Naumann’s involvement on the Commission on Inter-Church Relations, as well as earlier documents from free conferences, Conclaves of Theologians, and Commission on Doctrinal Matters. Subseries 2 contains information on the Advisory Committee, Oberursel Discussions, and Leipzig Seminary Case.

Subseries 1: Commission on Inter-Church Relations—1966-1979 Subseries 2: Commission on Doctrinal Matters—1948-1968

Scope and Contents This series consist of correspondence, reports and other documents dealing with the Wisconsin Synod’s dealings with various Lutheran church bodies, both domestic and foreign, including: American Lutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church of AustraliaEvangelical Lutheran Church of BrazilEvangelical Lutheran Church of EnglandFree Evangelical Lutheran Church of FinlandFreie Evangelische Lutherische Synode in Südafrika...

Scope and Contents This series consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings and other documents dealing with the Wisconsin Synod’s tenuous relationship with LC-MS immediately before, during and after the 1961 split in fellowship. These documents reflect the attitudes and controversy that came to bear as the Wisconsin Synod considered and finally broke fellowship ties with LC-MS. This series includes documents from presidents’ meetings, individual meetings between Naumann and Oliver Harms, and discussions on...

Scope and Contents This series consists of correspondence and documents from a variety of pan-Lutheran organizations, including:Aid Association for LutheransBethesda Lutheran HomeCitizens for Lutheran Re-EducationFoundation for Reformation ResearchLutheran Bible Translators, Inc.Lutheran Home for the AgedLutheran Men in AmericaLutheran Society for MusicWorship and the ArtsThe National...

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This series consists of newspaper clippings from a variety of newspapers on a wide variety of topics.

Scope and Contents

This series consists of correspondence and documents from a variety of Christian organizations, including:

American Bible Society

Bible Science Association

Church Mutual

Creation Science Research Center

International of Christian Churches

Lord’s Day Alliance of the USA

National Council of Churches of Christ of USA

Tyndale House Publishers

Subseries 1: American Bible Society—1956-1973

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This series consists of invitations sent to Naumann for various WELS local parish events, including church dedications, school dedications, church anniversaries, ministry anniversaries and other events.