LCMS. Bureau of Statistics, Records of Pastors and Teachers, 1921-1930.

Collection Number: A-0017 Collection Size: 0.4 linear feet HISTORICAL NOTE The Synod created the Bureau of Statistics at the 1923 convention. A statistician directed the bureau and reported to the Board of Directors. Anyone wishing to collect statistics was to apply to the bureau “to learn how far their desires

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LCMS. Board for Social Ministry Services (1981–1992), Supplement 1 (1949–1984)

Collection Number: A-0038 Extent: 6.00 cubic feet Arrangement: This collection is arranged in 6 boxes, which contain 277 folders Collection Material Type: Official Records (papers and photographs) This collection was transferred to Concordia Historical Institute from the Department of Human Care and World Relief, LCMS in April 2008. Organizational History:

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LCMS, General Literature Board Minutes, 1920-1960.

Collection Number: A-0010 Collection Size: 0.8 linear feet, 5 volumes HISTORICAL NOTE At the Missouri Synod convention in 1920 the Literature Committee was created and consisted of two members of the synod in addition to the manager of Concordia Publishing House. The board organized in July 1920, electing Rev. M.

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LCMS, Board of Directors Records, 1873-present.

Collection Number: A-0002 Collection Size: 51.2 linear feet, 50 volumes RESTRICTIONS LCMS records created 25 years ago or less are normally closed to research. Access to these materials may be obtained only with the written approval of the chair, secretary or executive secretary of the board or commission concerned. Please

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LCMS, Board for District and Congregational Services Records, 1995-present.

Collection Number: A-0015 Collection Size: 0.2 linear feet Historical Note In 1992 the Congregational Ministries Coordinating Committee and the Commission on Structure recommended to the delegate convention that the Synod establish a Board for Congregational Services, effective at the 1995 convention. They also recommended that the Synod create a Conference

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LCMS, Accounting Department, 1970-present.

Collection Number: A-0012 Collection Size: 0.7 linear feet HISTORICAL NOTE The Accounting Department existed as a unit of the Division of Finance, Department of Controllership, Accounting Section in 1970. In 1972 it fell under the Board of Directors, Department of Controllership, Accounting Section. The Controller was appointed by, and responsible

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