Missions -- India -- History

Content Description Folder 1 Which Is His Body - Vignettes of Mission Work in India by Meinert H. Grumm, published in January 27, 1948 issue of The Lutheran Witness Toward an Understanding of Our New Sister Synod in India by M. H. Grumm, published in January 1960 issue of Concordia Theological Monthly Motivation in Paul's Epistles by M. H....

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The collection contains missionary photographs and memorabilia, deeds of sale, blueprints, correspondence, scrapbooks, bulletins, church records, and other assorted files. The bulk of the collection consists of reports and files concerning the Missouri Evangelical Lutheran India Mission (MELIM), Indian District conferences, the India Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Gurukul College. There are also teaching aids on language, Hinduism and Islam.

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Correspondence and minutes

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• Correspondence and Certifications related to Rev. Oberheu and family - India mission work, 1929-1942
• Bible ussed in India 1921-1946
• Grammar Book - Malayalam language
• Original copy of an Agenda translation by missionaries in residence with noted credit for the major endeavors of Rev. Oberheu

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The collection contains files regarding the "Caste Controversy", correspondence, minutes from the 55th Trivandrum Conference, books, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, etc.

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Brass plate from Jaipur, India. Stamped plate is extensively decorated w/ white leaflike shapes and red and blue flowers. Large red-petaled flower fills center. Also has gold leaves and elephants touching a white and blue ring in middle.

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The collection contains an autobiographical account of his ministry in India.

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The collection contains India Mission files, Concordia Seminary, Nagercoil files, and photographs.