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Edwin Theodore Bernthal (1898-1970) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-0202

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 LCMS President 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

Title
Edwin Theodore Bernthal (1898-1970) Papers
Status
In Progress
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