Missions -- India -- History

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.

Series: Rev. Martin Brauer Collection; Tape; This tape was from the personal collection of Rev. Martin Brauer.

• Abiding in the Shadow of His Wing: The Story of My Life - Book 2: In Touch with Reality - The India Connection by Edward Krafft (165 pages)

Correspondence and minutes

• 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

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.

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