Edwin Theodore Bernthal Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists reports and correspondence dealing mainly with the Emergency Planning Council, obtaining permission from President Truman for a Lutheran group to tour post-war Europe, and other correspondence with Lawrence B. "Lorry" Meyer regarding synodical matters.
Dates
- Creation: 1941 - 1957
Biographical / Historical
E. T. Bernthal was born on 28 February 1898. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in 1920. He served as a member of the original Planning Committee for the International Lutheran Hour. During World War 2 he was appointed by Behnken to represent the Missouri Synod in Washington, D.C. He coordinated work for the Army-Navy Commission. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He died 21 November 1970.
Extent
.21 Linear Feet (One 2" letter box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
3.6.3.7
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the Rev. R. S. Schlecht, January 1972.
Subject
- Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. Board of Directors (Associated name, Organization)
- Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. Armed Services Commission (Associated name, Organization)
- Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. Ministry to the Armed Forces (Associated name, Organization)
- Lutheran Hour Ministries (Associated name, Organization)
- Title
- Edwin Theodore Bernthal Papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository
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Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
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