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Carl Gustav Seltz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-0940

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence and documents regarding church union movements in Minnesota; other manuscripts and printed material.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915 - 1928

Biographical / Historical

Carl Seltz was born on 22 September 1872 in Waconia, Minnesota. He graduated from Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis in 1897. From then until his retirement in 1935, he served different congregations in Minnesota. He also served as the secretary for the Minnesota District, a circuit Visitor, on the Board of Electors for Concordia College, Saint Paul, and on intersynodical unity committees. He died on 3 January 1950.

Extent

0.43 Linear Feet (Two 2" letter boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

3.22.3.4; 5.21.4.4 | A preliminary inventory is in Box 1.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Rev. and Mrs. Frederick and Elaine Boettcher, November 1992; additional materials added June 2001.

Title
Carl Gustav Seltz Papers
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