Correspondence

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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.

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...

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...

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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.

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This series consists of correspondence and reports on veterans’ organizations, the creation of Columbus Day and the WELS’ position on the Americanization movement.

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...

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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.

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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.

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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

Scope and Contents This series contains documents relating to the College’s interaction with external organizations. Some of the material relates to government regulations, especially in the area of financial aid. Also included is material relating to financial aid and disbursements from the Aid Association for Lutherans. Under Miscellaneous are included various groups of which the College was a member or from which it received assistance. Subseries 10a: Government Regulations Subseries...