LCMS. Executive Offices Records, 1944-1980.
Collection Number: A-0019 Collection Size: 69.3 linear feet Restrictions Folder #1452 (Box 40) is restricted. Please consult the Archivist concerning access to this file. Historical Note The LCMS. Executive Offices Records, 1944-1980, reflects the record keeping practices of the highest officials of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The president, the first
LCMS, Council of Lutheran Ministries, 1949-1965.
Collection Number: A-0011 Collection Size: 0.2 linear feet HISTORICAL NOTE A resolution for a Coordinating Council of Lutheran Agencies was proposed and passed at the 41st Synodical Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1950. The agencies that would be included in this Council were defined as those Lutheran agencies “soliciting funds
LCMS, Council of Administrators, Coordinating Committee for Parish Services Minutes, 1965-1976.
Collection Number: A-0008 Collection Size: 0.2 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 with
LCMS, Council of Administrators Records, 1961-present.
Collection Number: A-0009 Collection Size: 2.5 linear feet, 7 volumes HISTORICAL NOTE A resolution to create the Council of Administrators was proposed and adopted at the 1959 San Francisco convention. The council was intended as a means for integrating the plans, budgets and policies of all the various agencies of
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
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
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:
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.
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
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