Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1342 Collections and/or Records:
Series 7: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod documents, 1951 - 1975
Series
Identifier: B010.07
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...
Dates:
1951 - 1975
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B010, The Oscar J. Naumann Papers
Series 7: Prep School and Amalgamation Issues, 1960 - 1994
Series
Identifier: S006.07
Scope and Contents
This series contains documents relating the study of prep schools in the Synod, especially as it related to the Northwestern Campus. Included are reports, statistics, and correspondence related to the Prep School Study Committee, Northwestern Lutheran Academy in Mobridge, SD, and Martin Luther Preparatory School in Prairie du Chien, WI. The series also contains documents relating to amalgamation and the eventual closing of the college and move to Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.
Dates:
1960 - 1994
Series 8: Documents on Lutheran organizations, 1954 - 1978
Series
Identifier: B010.08
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 Lutheran...
Dates:
1954 - 1978
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B010, The Oscar J. Naumann Papers
Series 8: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Documents, 1919 - 1960
Series
Identifier: B009.08
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence and documents dealing with the Wisconsin Synod’s dealings with LC-MS before, during and immediately after Brenner’s presidency. These documents reflect the growing tension and controversy between WELS and LC-MS, including accusations of WELS sheepstealing, LC-MS unionism, issues with the Common Confession and the Concordia Seminaries of St. Louis and Springfield, as well as with Valparaiso University.Subseries 1: WELS/LC-MS Fellowship...
Dates:
1919 - 1960
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B009, The John W.O. Brenner Papers
Series 8: Miscellaneous DMLHS/MLA Documents, 1957 - 1979
Series
Identifier: S007.08.0001
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, class rosters, special event programs, class and student council minutes, and presentation materials on a variety of topics and events that took place under the auspices of Martin Luther Academy.
Dates:
1957 - 1979
Series 9: Documents on Church and State, 1913 - 1952
Series
Identifier: B009.09
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence and reports on veterans’ organizations, the creation of Columbus Day and the WELS’ position on the Americanization movement.
Dates:
1913 - 1952
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B009, The John W.O. Brenner Papers
Series 9: Documents Regarding MLA Self-Study, 1970 - 1978
Series
Identifier: S007.09.0001
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, surveys and reports produced during the decade leading up to the synod’s decision to move MLA to the Prairie du Chien campus. These documents reflect the strong desire and need to move the academy off of the DMLC campus and relocate to a new campus either locally or somewhere in the Midwest. This series also includes the 1975 MLA Self-Evaluation Report assembled by the faculty of MLA. The information contained in these documents played a major role in the...
Dates:
1970 - 1978
Series 9: General Correspondence, 1943 - 1991
Series
Identifier: SD001.0004.00009
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence from a variety of correspondents regarding Michigan District Mission Board business, as well as the specific workings of the mission congregations scattered across the district. Some correspondents include: Frederick Adrian, John Chworowsky, Edwin Frey, Richard Frohmader, Daniel Gawrisch, Daniel Gieschen, Peter Kruschel, Herbert Kuske, James Mattek, Robert Mueller, and Walter Oehlhafen. Files associated with this series are file numbers 83-95.
Dates:
1943 - 1991
Series 10: Documents on Called Worker Movement and Doctrinal Issues, 1934 - 1953
Series
Identifier: B009.10
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence concerning calls, call requests, suspensions, resignations, assignments and other matters dealing with the call. Also included are documents on the issues of calling female teachers, discussions of the doctrine of the call and the practice of ordination, and on the need for called workers.
Dates:
1934 - 1953
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B009, The John W.O. Brenner Papers
Series 10: Documents on non-Lutheran organizations, 1956 - 1975
Series
Identifier: B010.10
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
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
Dates:
1956 - 1975
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B010, The Oscar J. Naumann Papers