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Jefferson Park English Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-3270

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, financial records, minutes, photos, some printed materials, parish registers of official acts.

A previous record of official acts covering a period of 10 years and 7 months was lost when Pastor Lindenmyr moved from 5022 North Menard Avenue to 5411 Agatite Avenue. During these 10 years, 7 months about 300 baptisms, 90 funerals, about 85 marriages, and close to 380 confirmation were performed.

Folders
  • Baptisms 1934-1993
  • Confirmations 1935-1992
  • Marriages 1934-1979 and 1990-2003
  • Deaths 1934-1992
Parish Register Book
  • Baptisms 1993-2005
  • Confirmations 1992-2009
  • Marriages 1993-2008
  • Funerals 1992-2011

Dates

  • Creation: 1925 - 2012

Biographical / Historical

Jefferson Park English Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized and joined the Missouri Synod in 1924. The organizing pastor was Rev. F. August Lindenmyr. It was a member of the English District. The church closed in 2012.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (Three cubic foot boxes; One (Oversize) OZ. box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

5.5.1.3 to 5.5.1.4

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rudy Oliva, Chicago, Illinois, July 2012

Title
Jefferson Park English Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records
Status
In Progress
Author
Todd D. Zittlow
Date
March 10, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935