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Lutheran Council in the United States of America (LCUSA) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-2782

Scope and Contents

The microfilm records consist of the minutes and agendas of meetings of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. from 1966 to 1987. The original records are in the Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Chicago. Concordia Historical Institute holds a microfilm copy of all records of the LCUSA in which The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was involved as a member.

The print collection consists of files from the Executive Committee, the Division of Theological Studies, the Lutheran Film Associates, the Department of Medical Mission Services, the Department of Immigration and Refugee Services, the Division of Services to Military Personnel, the Department of Latin American Relations, and the First Vice President's Office. It contains the constitution, proposals, minutes, news releases, scripts, biographical information, agendas, and financial records.

Dates

  • Creation: 1966 - 1987

Creator

Extent

59 Reels (Microfilm)

5.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Microfilm Records received from
  • Archives, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Print Records donated by
  • Oliver R. Harms, March 1964, September 1973
  • Walter F. Wolbrecht, March 1966, August 1968
  • H. H. Koppelmann, November 1968
  • The Lutheran Council in the United States of America, April 1971, February, June, November 1980, May, August 1982, March 1983, March 1987
  • Lutheran Films Productions, May 1972
  • The LCMS? Board for Missions, July 1973
  • Herbert Mueller, February 1978, April 1981, December 1982
  • Ingrid Walter, December 1978
  • Neil B. Mellblom, January 1979
  • Herman A. Meyer, January 1979
  • Paul Spitz, August 1980
  • Marvin Seibels, June 1981
  • The First Vice-President's Office, December 1992

Title
Lutheran Council in the United States of America (LCUSA) Records
Status
In Progress
Author
Todd D. Zittlow
Date
April 19, 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