Behnken, John W. (John William), 1884-1968

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October 27, 1959; Interviewer: J. Behnken; Imprint: All Saints Lutheran Church (Boston, Massachusetts); Tape 3/4 1200ft

Scope and Contents The John W. Behnken Family Collection contains primarily materials created and collected by John W. Behnken. There are also items that belonged to his father, George W. Behnken, and to his wife Hilda. The collection has been arranged into seven series: Profile, Correspondence, Sermons/Addresses, Subject Files, Photographs, Family, and Music.The Profile series consists of materials that give a brief overview of Behnken’s...

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This collection consists of multiple sermons written for each Sunday of the church year, as well as festival days, copies of speeches/presentations, articles authored by Rev. Schmelder, information concerning the walkout from Concordia Seminary (Saint Louis, Missouri), course syllabi, and ecclesiastical art projects.

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Gold wood framed, plastic covered Certificate of Appreciation given to Dr. JW Behnken by the Charter members of Zion Lutheran Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. Signed 3/8/1959. 38 signatures are listed - black and white.

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Given to President Behnken by Northwest District; has Luther's seal, log cabin, door carved on it

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From M. E. McIntire To Dr. J. W. Behnken. Piece of wood shaped like a piece of toast. Says "Here's a Toast from Arizona" On back says "Arizona's Skies are blue, Never a Cloud to dim their light. Here's a Toast I give to you: May all you days be just as bright."

Scope and Contents The Behnken Administration Records are arranged into two series: Correspondence and Subject Files. Correspondence, assorted photographs, and background materials are present throughout the records. The bulk of the collection dates from circa 1943 to 1962. Few materials date from the early years of the Behnken administration. Background materials include essays, reports, clippings, and publications that were not produced by the...

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A glass paperweight (2.875" x 4.25" x .875") with a picture of Dr. C. F. W. Walther inside it. The back of the picture is covered with a green paper backing. The paperweight belonged to Dr. J. W. Behnken.

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Square center with a triangle on each of the four edges - all wood. Gold-metal plate in center of square with following: "Dr. John W.J. Behnken 1955-1962 in Sincere Appreciation of your Interest and Services The McCook Pastoral Retreat 3/13/62 McCook, Nebraska."