Thompson, Calvin Peter, 1883-1974

Scope and Contents This is a theological diploma given to Calvin P. Thompson by Luther College (New Orleans, Louisiana). As he was the only theological graduate of the short-lived institution, this is the only diploma of its kind. In lettering and design it is very ornate. It is dated June 27, 1910, and signed by F. Wenger, President, and R. A. Wilde, Secretary.In the lower left it bears a copper-colored metalic seal and remnants of a yellow ribbon. It is folded back on both sides, torn, water-stained, and...

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Diploma given to Rev. Calvin P. Thompson by the Practical Department of Luther College (New Orleans, Louisiana) dated 6/29/1905 and signed by F. C. Lankenau, Principal, and E. H. Heintzen, Secretary. In the lower left corner it bears a copper-colored metalic seal and remnants of a yellow ribbon. It is badly folded at top and bottom, water-stained, and yellowed by age. Apparently the item was once stapled to a piece of corrugated cardboard and framed.

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Six-sided wooden plaque in the shape of a shield reads: In Honor of The Rev. Dr. Calvin P. Thompson, Pastor Emeritus, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lutherville, Louisiana. Awarded The Degree, Doctor of Divinity By Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Dr. John H. Tietjen, President at the 50th Convention, Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod at New Orleans, Louisiana, July 10, 1973

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LCMS. Black Ministry; Concordia College (Selma, Alabama); Saint Paul (Lutherville, Louisiana); The story of Rev. Calvin Peter Thompson (1883-1974), a black Lutheran minister in deep south Louisiana who led his people through the Depression and World War 2. This film was accompanied by a printed book with the title "Reverend Calvin Peter Thompson Pastor and Teacher 1884-1974"; see OCLC #19493688 for the print book record. Tom Whitehead, Director, Louisiana Committee for the Humanities.

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The Black Back Trackers, Northwestern State University, and Lifetime Media; DVD 00:19; Remastered copy