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Illinois -- Chicago -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Bethel Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-0468
Scope and Contents Kirchenbuch Baptisms 1894-1923 Confirmations 1895-1920 Marriages 1898-1934 Deaths 1894-1934 Church Record Book Baptisms 1935-1963 Confirmations 1935-1963 Marriages 1935-1963 Deaths 1935-1963 Parish Register Baptisms 1964-1988 Confirmations 1964-1987 Marriages 1964-1987 Funerals 1964-1988 Parish...
Dates: 1894 - 2009

C.A.T. (Christian August Thomas) Selle Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-1397
Scope and Contents The Selle Collection consists of items assembled from various sources over a period of years. It is arranged in a simple order by type of material. Of particular note is an English translation of Selle’s autobiography. The original was published serially in Der Lutheraner after his death from May through November 1898. The translation was prepared by William H. Nielsen and edited by George R. Nielsen. Folder List f. 1 Articles [undated] f. 2 “Die...
Dates: 1850 - 1898

First Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-1534
Scope and Contents Microfilm 1819 Baptisms, 1871-1876 Confirmations, 1874 Marriages, 1871-1875 Deaths, 1871-1881 Marriages, 1875-1883 Communions, 1873-1876 Baptisms, 1876-1877 Baptisms, 1878-1882 Baptisms, 1883-1888 Baptisms, 1889-1892 Microfilm 1820 Baptisms, 1892-1922 Microfilm 1821 Baptisms, 1923-1935 Deaths, 1886-1891;...
Dates: 1871 - 1935

Golgotha Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-1030
Scope and Contents

The collection contains Board of Directors minutes, Board of Parish Education minutes, records of official acts, congregational history, correspondence, legal documents, photographs, slides, confirmation classes and print blocks.

Dates: 1910 - 1973

Martin Guenther (1831-1893) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-0375
Scope and Contents Box 1 Folder List f.1. Notebook - Theology of J. Baier f.2. Notebook - Logic and Psychology f.3. Notebook - Theological Encyclopedia f.4. DEVISES ET ENBLEMES f.5. POPULAERE SYMBOLIK, First edition, with notes of Guenther f.6. Sermons preaches at Saginaw, Michigan, 1863-1871 f.7. Occasional Sermons f.8. Notes on the Lutheran symbolical books f.9. Sermon on Acts 10, 34-41 (1851) f.10. Book on...
Dates: 1736 - 1901

Holy Cross (Polish) Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-1035
Scope and Contents

Book 1
  • Baptisms 1899-1928
  • Confirmations 1899-1928
  • Marriages 1900-1929
  • Communicants
  • Deaths 1899-1927
Book 2
  • Baptisms 1928-1975
  • Confirmations 1929-1974
  • Marriages 1929-1975
  • Burials 1929-1975
  • Communicants
Also congregational meeting minutes.

Dates: 1898 - 1966

Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church (Chicago [Washtenaw Avenue], Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-3284
Scope and Contents Photos, newsletters, special worship folders, anniversary booklets, dedication booklets, and some materials relating to some of the dramatic performances of the congregation. The 4" x 6" card box contains confirmation records from 1931 to 1937. No other official acts are included for this congregation. Confirmation Class Photos No Dates 1926-1927, 1929 1930-1931,...
Dates: 1925 - 1983

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Houston Street, Chicago, Illinois) Records

 Record Group
Identifier: Collection ID-3167
Scope and Contents

Folders
  • Tauf-Register 1873-1934
  • Confirmanden-Register 1873-1934
  • Todten-Register 1873-1934
  • Trau-Register 1873-1934
  • Book: Official acts 1935-1960 (marriages to August 1959)
  • Book: Church Record 1939-1947
  • Book: Official Acts 1961-2009 (marriages begin April 1960)
  • Dates: 1873 - 2009

    Lord Jesus Lutheran Church (Chicago, Illinois) Records

     Record Group
    Identifier: Collection ID-3234
    Scope and Contents Church Record Book Members, 1913-1941Baptisms, 1913-1989 Confirmation, 1918-1985 Weddings, 1914-1983 Communions, 1913-1947 Deaths, 1914-1996 History, 1914-1968 Folder of loose items Baptismal Certificates (with date of baptism) Bertcher, Elisabeth, 1931 Forsuk, Ethel Olga, 1934 Gorke, Johce Ann, 1936 Kutz, Shirley Rita, 1937 Prostka, Martha Arlene,...
    Dates: 1913 - 1996

    Luther Institute (Chicago, Illinois) Records

     Record Group
    Identifier: Collection ID-1038
    Scope and Contents

    The collection contains bulletins, correspondence, financial reports, minutes, curriculum, and legal documents.

    Dates: 1924 - 1954