LCMS. Work Program Records, 1962-1980.

LCMS. Work Program Records, 1962-1980. Collection Number: A-0005 Collection Size: 1.2 linear feet, 1 volume HISTORICAL NOTE The 1961 Fiscal Conference recommended to the 1962 synodical convention that changes be made in the process used to determine the Synod’s budget and programs. The most important reasons included the following: the

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LCMS. Board of Parish Education, Superintendents Conference/Conference of Education Executives, 1921-1980.

Collection Number: A-0020 Collection Size: 1.7 linear feet Historical Note The Superintendents Conference was an organization created at the wish of teachers within church schools. In 1856 the Eastern District proposed that the Synod institute and elect a general school board for the supervision of its 114 parochial schools. In

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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, Fiscal Review Commission, 1962-1976.

Collection Number: A-0004 Collection Size: 0.4 linear feet 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 chairman, secretary, or executive secretary of the board or commission concerned. Please consult the

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