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Gerhardt T. Kramer (1909-2001) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-0501

Scope and Contents

Includes an autobiography, an oversized printed memorial book, correspondence from the Missionary Board of the Lutheran Synodical Conference; correspondence, minutes, photographs, reports and printed material related to Concordia Historical Institute, correspondence concerning his work with CHI, and correspondence concerning his acceptance of the honorary Dr. of Laws degree from Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis in 1978.

Oversized items
  • Miscellaneous documents
  • "AIA Medal to Historian Gerhardt Kramer" St. Louis Construction News and Review(October 1987)
  • Certificate from Concordia Historical Institute for service to the Institute, 1982

Dates

  • Creation: 1838 - 1987

Biographical / Historical

Gerhardt Kramer was born October 26, 1909 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Rev. Gotthilf Mathias and Antonett Smrcka Kramer. He was a Missouri-based architect, who has been in charge of the Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Missouri. He has also designed district churches such as Campus Lutheran in Columbia, Transfiguration and Mount Olive in Saint Louis, and Our Savior Church and School in Fenton.

Extent

2.04 Linear Feet (One cubic foot box; two 5" letter boxes; one 2" letter box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

3.14.2.5, 3.14.2.6

Physical Location

Third Floor Flat File, Drawer 8

Title
Gerhardt T. Kramer (1909-2001) Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Mark J. Bliese
Date
March 19, 2024
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