Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1357 Collections and/or Records:
Series 12: Ministerial Education, 1961 - 1995
Series
Identifier: S006.11
Scope and Contents
This series contains documents (agendas, minutes, reports, correspondence, etc.) relating to the synodical board in charge of ministerial education. The board changed its name over the years, from the Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) to the Commission on Higher Education (CHE) to the Board for Worker Training (BWT) to the Board for Pastor and Teacher Education (BPTE) and finally the Board for Ministerial Education (BME). This material contains information relating not only to...
Dates:
1961 - 1995
Series 12: Northern Conference Mission Congregations, 1964 - 1993
Series
Identifier: SD001.0006.00012
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, reports, newsletters, and other documents sent to and from the Michigan District Mission Board from various mission congregations started in the Northern Conference of the Michigan District (WELS). Missions in this conference were started in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The files associated with this series are file numbers 111-148. These congregations with the dates of their files include:Beautiful Savior...
Dates:
1964 - 1993
Series 13: Documents on Unionism and Fellowship Issues, 1936 - 1956
Series
Identifier: B009.13
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, reports, essays and other documents dealing with unionism and fellowship issues that arose during and after Brenner’s presidency. One interesting file contains a large number of requests for the WELS to join in national or world ecumenical endeavors. Brenner’s responses are quite clear. Most notably are a large file on unionism problems and also one on scouting.
Dates:
1936 - 1956
Series 13: Ohio Conference Mission Congregations, 1958 - 1995
Series
Identifier: SD001.0008.00013
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, reports, newsletters, and other documents sent to and from the Michigan District Mission Board from various mission congregations started in the Ohio Conference of the Michigan District (WELS). Missions in this conference were started in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Files associated with this series are file numbers 149-253. These congregations with the dates of their files include: Abiding Word Evangelical Lutheran...
Dates:
1958 - 1995
Series 13: Specific Correspondence, 1954 - 1977
Series
Identifier: B010.13
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence from a number of specific correspondents on a variety of topics. This series was found organized by first letter of the last name. The correspondents included are:Theodore A. AabergOtto H.J. BrauerPaul H. BurgdorfMrs. Eugene J. CramerTheodore DierksOtto J. EckertJ.H. GockelTom HardtDavid HassoldH.A. KochKarl F. Krauss...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1954 - 1977
Series 14: Buildings, 1905 - 1995
Series
Identifier: S006.14
Scope and Contents
This series contains documents relating to the buildings on campus. Much of the material relates to the building programs and includes correspondence, proposals, plans, bids, and receipts. There are also programs for events such as groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies. The files are sorted by the building projects.
Dates:
1905 - 1995
Series 14: Correspondence and Documents on Military Matters, 1918 - 1957
Series
Identifier: B009.14
Scope and Contents
This series consists primarily of correspondence between Brenner and Selective Service exempting all teacher and theological students from the draft. Also included are correspondence on the Committee on Relief for War Sufferers, conscientious objectors, civil defense, military chaplaincies, and other matters with the armed forces. This series can be broken into three eras: 1. World War I and immediately after, 2. World War II, immediately before and after, 3. Korean War.Subseries...
Dates:
1918 - 1957
Series 14: Correspondence and Documents on Synodical Affairs, 1954 - 1978
Series
Identifier: B010.14
Scope and Contents
This series consists of documents relating to the internal affairs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Included are letters regarding appointments and resignations, material from Northwestern Publishing House, information on the Visiting Elders Program, material from various committees including: The Audio-Visual AidsBlue RibbonCompensation for CongregationsConstitutional MattersPublications CommitteesThere is...
Dates:
1954 - 1978
Series 15: Miscellaneous Documents, 1910 - 1949
Series
Identifier: B009.15
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence and other documents on a variety of topics from Brenner’s life and ministry.
Dates:
1910 - 1949
Series 15: Synodical Conference Documents, 1953 - 1965
Series
Identifier: B010.15
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, reports, and other documents relating to the activity of the Synodical Conference, of which the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod was a member until it severed fellowship in 1963. These documents reflect the tenuous nature of the synods which comprised the Synodical Conference during Naumann’s presidency.Subseries 1: Official Documents (including minutes, reports, and official correspondence)—1954-1965Subseries 2: Synodical...
Dates:
1953 - 1965