Information About CHI
- What is Concordia Historical Institute?
- Historical Items of Interest
- How to Contact Us
- How to Find Us
What is Concordia Historical Institute?
Concordia Historical Institute is the Department of Archives and History of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. From its beginning in 1847, the Synod has provided for its archives, first entrusting the responsibility for maintaining the church's records to the synodical secretary. In 1927 the Institute was incorporated by interested individuals in the church to provide for the preservation of its records. In 1959 the Synod designated the Institute as its official repository.
The building includes a reference room for patrons, a conference room, two levels of museum exhibit space and two stack areas for storage of the collections. The stack areas are maintained at a constant temperature and humidity to preserve the resources.
The materials stored at the Institute include records of synodical officers, boards, commissions, committees and other entities, as well as personal papers of church leaders, seminary professors, pastors, teachers, laypersons and missionaries. The Institute's reference library contains books, periodicals, parish histories, pamphlets, tracts and other publications relating to the history of Lutheranism in North America and its European antecedents. Museum artifacts, audiovisual resources and photographs round out the holdings. A considerable amount of resources are available on microfilm.
The Institute also maintains two historic sites in Perry County, Missouri, publishes the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly, and assists districts and congregations of the Synod in preserving their historical records.
Historical Items of Interest
- A Brief History of Concordia Historical Institute
- An Explanation of Concordia Historical Institute's Seal
- The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Concordia Historical Institute
How to Contact Us
- Mailing Address: 804 Seminary Place, St. Louis MO 63105-3014
- Phone Number: (314) 505-7900
- Interim Director and Associate Director for Archives & Library, Rev. Marvin Huggins (314) 505-7921
- Executive Secretary and Interim Museum Manager, Patrice Russo (314) 505-7945
- Business Manager, David Rutledge (314) 505-7940
- Reference Department, reference@chi.lcms.org, (314) 505-7935
- Fax Number: (314) 505-7901
- E-Mail: chi@chi.lcms.org
- WebSite: http://chi.lcms.org
How to Find Us
Click here or on the MapQuest logo below to go to a MapQuest Interactive Map for CHI. MapQuest can also give you driving instructions to CHI.
However, from December 15, 2008, through the end of 2009, I-64/Highway 40 near the Institute on the Concordia Seminary campus will be completely closed, and alternative travel routes will need to be used. MapQuest may not take this situation into account. Visitors who are driving to the Institute can take advantage of the mapping/directions feature provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation just prior to their departure from home to visit the Institute. This mapping/directions feature may be accessed at this Web Page. Concordia Historical Institute regrets any inconvenience our visitors may experience during this massive construction project. For further assistance in planning a visit, please call (314) 505-7900 or click here to contact us by email.
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The hotel nearest Concordia Historical Institute that might be considered for lodging for a research trip or other extended stay is:
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Cheshire Lodge 6300 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-647-7300 |