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

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

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.

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.

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

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."

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.

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."

Wooden Shield-shaped plaque with a brass piece that reads: "Citation for a Labor of Love in Christ's Kingdom. Families for Christ Mission Dr. J.W. Behnken Michigan District October 25-29, 1964" Has Luther's Coat of Arms below

Wooden plaque with brass plate engraved: "Presented to Rev. John W. Behnken, D.D. By St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Allegany, New York. For 50 years of devoted service to Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod"