June/July 1997, Volume 42, Number 2
-- Back Issues Are Available On-Line --

THIS ISSUE

• Welcome!
• German Tour to Trace Missouri Synod Roots, Benefit Museum
• Pieper Lectures Are Back for Second Year
• Perry County News: New Curator Named for Saxon-Lutheran Memorial
• Collection Highlights: 1846 Constitution Draft Pre-Dates Synod
• Look for Historical Exhibit at Great Commission Convocation This Summer
• CHI Developing Video Library
• Inside the Institute: Meet the Administrative Staff of Concordia Historical Institute
• New Melanchthon Medallion Marks 500^th Anniversary of Reformer's Birth
• Friends of the Institute Give Gifts to Honor Friends, Family
• Names Adddd tn Institute Book of Memories
• LCMS 'Portraits' Still Available
• FAITH TO FAITH Tells Tale of Founding of Perry County
• Except the Corn Die Available at CHI

THE ARCHIVIST'S CORNER

• Behnken LCMS Presidential Papers Arranged, Described
• How to Find Resources for Archivists
• CHI Web Site Offers 'Tours' of Exhibits
• 24^th Biennial Conference Planned

Welcome!

We welcome as new recipients (and, hopefully, readers!) of HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES a large group of you who were on the mailing list for our other newsletter, the Regional Archivist. We have decided to discontinue that publication and combine its features into HF for several reasons.
     For one, it taxed our limited staff considerably to get both newsletters out on a regular basis, as Regional Archivist readers well know from the lack of recent issues! Although RA was intended to provide a means of communicating with various groups of archivists within the church and to share information about the archival craft, we often found ourselves repeating many items in the two newsletters.
     So now we intend to offer something of interest to both groups of readers. We trust that all of you are interested in knowing about the projects and activities that are going on at the Institute. You can see from this issue that much is happening in the coming weeks and months. We also hope that our members who have been receiving HF will appreciate knowing about the work that is going on at the Institute and around the church to preserve historical resources and make them available for research.
     A new section, "The Archivist's Corner," begins in this issue. We plan to offer updates on the Institute's archival and manuscript collections and the work that is going on to organize them and make them available for research. We will include reports on new collections received and opened for research. And we will pass along suggestions to assist the archivists of LCMS and ILWML districts, colleges and seminaries, and congregations in doing their work.
     Please let us know what you think of our newsletter and what you would like to see in future issues. We would especially like to hear from archivists at all levels about special discoveries in your collections or activities that are taking place to preserve and share the record of our history.

MARVIN A. HUGGINS, C.A.
Associate Director

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German Tour to Trace Missouri Synod Roots, Benefit Museum

By special invitation from the Honorable Eckard Naumann, Lord Mayor of LutherStadt Wittenberg and the state of Sachsen-Anhalt, Concordia Historical Institute will host "The Roots of Lutheranism in America Heritage Tour 1997" Oct. 20-Nov. 1 to benefit the Concordia Historical Institute Museum.
     Celebrating the 150^th anniversary of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, this historic tour will depart Oct. 20, the same day Pastor Martin Stephan in 1838 notified the king of his resignation as a pastor in Germany. This action by Stephan -- the leader among a group of Saxons in Dresden, Germany -- signaled the beginning of the Saxons' quest of settling in Missouri.
     Personally hosted by Rev. Mark A. Loest, assistant director for reference and museum at Concordia Historical Institute, this tour will be Rev. Loest's sixth trip to the Luther sites and the second tour of that region that he has hosted.
     Along the way participants will trace the roots and heritage of Lutheranism in America, with an emphasis on The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The unique itinerary calls for visiting the most important cities of the Reformation as well as the places where the founders of the LCMS began their migration to America. There will be a lovely Rhine River cruise and also a trip along the "Castle Road" through the most famous wine-making region of Germany. The tour also includes the "Venice of the North," Dresden, and magnificent Berlin, the capital of re-united Germany.
     A special feature of this tour will be the visits to the castles and churches in the region of Sachsen-Anhalt, where Luther often traveled to visit, preach, and educate the pastors and people concerning the Reformation. Many of these historic sites have not been open to the public in recent times. Among the castles of Germany, none is more famous than the Wartburg in Eisenach, (where Luther was held under the security of his prince and where he translated the New Testament into German), and none is more impressive than the imposing Veste Coburg (where Luther stayed during the delivery of the Augsburg Confession).
     Planned are special lectures and discussions by distinguished Luther historians and scholars such as Dr. Martin Treu, director of the famous LutherHalle, Wittenberg. The tour culminates with a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Reformation Day, Oct. 31, 1997, in LutherStadt, Wittenberg. As a tribute to the LCMS, the tour group will take part in a recognition ceremony of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod 150^th anniversary in the historic town square.
     For more information, contact Rev. Loest at CHI at (314) 505-7930 or write him at 801 DeMun Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63105. Information is also available by calling Luther Tours, tollfree, (888) 458-8486.

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Pieper Lectures Are Back for Second Year

Dr. Francis Pieper

The Second Annual Pieper Lectures, sponsored by Concordia Historical Institute and the Luther Academy, will be hosted by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Sept. 25-26.
     The lecture series was introduced in February of 1996, but moved to the fall of 1997 in order to avoid Lenten conflicts.
     This year's topic will be "Church Fellowship." Special speakers and their topics for 1997 are: Dr. William Weinrich, Fort Wayne, Ind., (LCMS), "Church Fellowship in the Early Church"; Dr. Charles Arand, St. Louis, Mo., (LCMS), "The Lutheran Confessions on Church Fellowship"; Dr. Scott Bruzek, Momence, Ill., (LCMS), "Martin Chemnitz on Church Fellowship"; professor Kurt Marquart, Fort Wayne, Ind., (LCMS), "Francis Pieper on Church Fellowship"; Dr. Erling Teigen, Mankato, Minn., (ELS), "Church Fellowship in the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference of North America"; and Dr. David Gustafson, Poplar, Wis., (ELCA), "The ELCA and Its Predecessors: Their Past and Its Future View of Church Fellowship."
     Registration forms will be available later in the summer. To be added to the mailing list, please write Concordia Historical Institute.

For biographical information about Dr. Pieper, follow this link.

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PERRY COUNTY NEWS
New Curator Named for Saxon Lutheran Memorial

Pastor Ahlert "Al" Strand is the new curator of Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Perry County, following the retirement of Victor and Hilda Snyder.
     Rev. Strand said it was "love at first sight" for both him and his wife, Dianne, when they pulled into the driveway to the Saxon Lutheran Memorial for the first time. They took over their duties officially at the beginning of May, following the Snyders' retirement after 10 years of caring for the SLM.
     The new curators come to Perry County from Texas, where Rev. Strand was serving as a vacancy pastor in south Dallas in his retirement, after 16 years in pastoral ministry. He is a 1978 graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
     Although the Strands had moved to Texas to be near family, he said they feel very much at home in Missouri, thanks to the kindness of many people in the area who have taken the time to show them around and offer insights into the community's history.
     "It's a marvellous experience," Rev. Strand said. "I spent about six weeks reading as much as I could about the area before we came here. It's wonderful to be able to attach buildings and the lay of the land to things I'd been reading about. The people here have been very, very friendly."
     History was one of Rev. Strand's majors in college, he said, and he has spent most of his life collecting books on the subject. "I've always tried to incorporate (history) into my sermons and into Bible class settings, where appropriate," he said. "My wife and I also have a great interest in antiques, so we are fascinated by the old machinery and tools and crockery here dating back to the 1800s."
     Rev. Strand says one of his goals as curator is "to attempt to keep things on track for the ultimate vision for the SLM," that of developing a small German community and continuing to add to the log cabins, barns and mills that reflect the lifestyle and heritage.

NEW SLM HOURS

     New hours for visiting the Saxon-Lutheran Memorial are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The SLM is closed Monday. Please call (573) 824-5404 for directions or more information about the SLM.
     The Saxon Lutheran Memorial is owned and operated by Concordia Historical Institute.

For more information about the Saxon Lutheran Memorial and other historic sites, follow this link.

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COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
1846 Constitution Draft Pre-Dates Synod

This 1846 draft document pre-dates the forming of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and can be seen in the CHI Museum for a limited time. (Photo: CHI archives, Forrest Moeckel.)

By Rev. Mark A. Loest
CHI Museum Curator

Concordia Historical Institute Museum is best known for the artifacts in its exhibits that are significant to the history of Lutheranism in America. These items come from the large collection that the museum staff is entrusted to conserve and display.
     But the story of our church would be incomplete if artifacts were not accompanied by documents. Documents serve as written testimony to the accuracy of the history being presented. Fortunately, the museum has ready access to the largest archive collection on Lutheranism in America in CHI's archives.
     On display in the museum during the 150^th anniversary year of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod is an 1846 draft of the then unorganized synod. The document was printed in St. Louis.
     Preliminary meetings were held beginning in 1845 to discuss the forming of a synod. The first such meeting held in September of that year took place in Cleveland, Ohio. At that meeting it was agreed that there was the need to form a new synod.
     In May of 1846 another meeting was held in St. Louis. An entire week was spent on the writing of a draft document of which Rev. Wilhelm Sihler later wrote, "we immediately made common copies and sent them to other men who had left the Ohio Synod, and to other friends, inviting them to a conference at Fort Wayne, beginning July 2, where the plan, we said, would be carefully discussed."
     The draft from the St. Louis meeting is basically the constitution of Synod adopted a year later. Changes were made in Fort Wayne concerning administration. Of interest is the draft's statement of reason for organization: "The establishment of unity in church government and its execution, and the largest possible similarity in ceremonies." This was changed in Fort Wayne to read, "The establishment of the largest possible conformity in church government." Ceremonies were to be treated under the business of the organization.
     The document in CHI's collection measures 10 inches by 6 and a half inches and totals 16 pages in length.
     For more information about this or other items on display in the museum, please contact Rev. Loest at (314) 505-7930.

To read more about the history of the Missouri Synod, follow this link.
For more information about CHI's museum, follow this link.

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Look for Historical Exhibit at Great Commission Convocation This Summer

Concordia Historical Institute loves to tell the story of God's gracious treatment of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. So it was especially exciting to receive an invitation to participate in the Great Commission Convocation, set for Aug. 7-10 in St. Louis.
     The 150^th Anniversary Committee has asked Concordia Historical Institute to take the committee's booth space during the convocation to tell the story of the history of the LCMS. A generous stipend by the Anniversary Committee has ensured it will be possible to create a memorable special exhibit.
     This exhibit will tell the story of the birth of the LCMS, reflecting the theme of the Great Commission Convocation, "Festive Hope." The exhibit itself will be named "Word of Hope," featuring six "Words of Hope" from our church's past. As a side benefit to future visitors to the CHI Museum, the 150^th anniversary exhibit will then be put on display at CHI.
     It is hoped that the exhibit will have an encore -- at the 1998 Synodical Convention.

For more information about the Great Commission Convocation, follow this link.

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CHI Developing Video Library

Future visitors to the Institute will be able to learn from video as well as from personal tours and research of written materials, thanks to a new gift.
     An anonymous donor provided the funds for CHI to purchase a large-screen television which will be used with the Institute's growing video library.
     Director Rev. Daniel Preus said the video library will expand opportunities for learning at CHI. Museum visitors, for example, will be able to tour the museum and then watch a video about the Saxon immigration to Perry County and the start of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
     Pastors could bring their confirmation classes to the Institute, look at the many historical items on view and then use the CHI conference room to conduct a class and watch "Here I Stand" or "Martin Luther, Heretic," for example.
     The video library also can be of assistance to researchers.
     Donors to Concordia Historical Institute are welcome to designate donations to help expand the video library.
     Checks should be made to Concordia Historical Institute.
     To be sure your gift is applied to the video library project, please include a note or make a reference to it on your check's memo section.

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INSIDE THE INSTITUTE
Meet the Administrative Staff of Concordia Historical Institute

Concordia Historical Institute's administrative staff is made up of (left to right): Rev. Mark Loest, assistant director for reference and museum; Jackie Feltrop, business manager; Rev. Daniel Preus, director; and Rev. Marvin A. Huggins, associate director for archives and library. (Photo: C. Boshoven)

Concordia Historical Institute is more than a special collection of books and papers and artifacts -- it's people. And among the people who keep it running smoothly are the members of its administrative staff.
     The administrative staff is composed of Director Rev. Daniel Preus; Associate Director for Archives and Library Rev. Marvin A. Huggins; Business Manager Jackie Feltrop; Administrative Secretary Mary Jo Mulder; and Assistant Director for Reference and Museum Rev. Mark Loest.
     As Director, Rev. Preus sees his job as the leader of "a team effort" and relies often on the years of experience his staff has acquired. His tasks are varied, but include directing the Synod's archives, manuscripts, historical collections, and museum; recommending policies to the CHI Board of Governors; developing long- and short-range plans; promoting archival and historical work; supervising the CHI staff; leading and assisting the districts, colleges and seminaries of the Synod with their archival-historical programs and services; exercising wise stewardship of CHI resources; and much more.
     Rev. Marvin Huggins has been archivist-librarian at the Institute since June of 1989. He has the greatest seniority on the CHI administrative staff at this time, having previously served at CHI from 1970 to 1978 as reference and research assistant.
     As associate director, his job description also fills several pages, but in essence he is responsible for the acquisition, completeness, utility and cataloging of the Institute's library and archives collections. He also manages the Institute's computer network and is overseeing CHI's venture onto the Internet. Under his direction, the CHI library is being entered into the Concordia Seminary library electronic catalog.
     Like Rev. Preus, Rev. Huggins is a pastor in the LCMS.
     Jackie Feltrop, business manager, joined the staff in December of 1986 and served as business manager till June of 1990, returning as business manager in January of 1992. Her responsibilities, too, are many in number and in type. She is responsible for all facets of business management at the Institute, including accounting, finance, purchasing, property and equipment maintenance, and personnel. This means she can be found doing everything from purchasing office supplies to preparing and presenting the Institute budget for board review.
     Mary Jo Mulder, administrative secretary, helps make the director's job easier by handling virtually all the details of events connected to CHI. As the executive secretary to the director, her duties are also wide ranging, from correspondence, to scheduling, to supervising the other secretaries on staff. She has been with the Institute since May of 1995.
     Rev. Mark Loest, assistant director for reference and museum, joined the staff in November of 1996. His varied responsibilities include responses to requests for information from researchers, and overseeing all aspects of the CHI Museum, from determining what will be in exhibits to guiding tours through the archives and museum. He is also a member of the LCMS clergy.
     "Particularly during the 150^th anniversary year of the LCMS, the importance of the work done by the Institute is made extremely clear," said Rev. Preus.
     "This work could not be done without the committed, competent and talented staff which we have at Concordia Historical Institute," he said. "This includes not only our administrative staff, but also those who assist in secretarial activities, archives processing and describing, library cataloging, and editing and publishing.
     "I praise our staff at every opportunity," he added. "This is a team effort."

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New Melanchthon Medallion Marks 500^th Anniversary of Reformer's Birth

Obverse side of the medallion.

When one considers the reformers of the church in the sixteenth century it is quite natural to think first of Dr. Martin Luther. But we also know that there were others who were great men in their own right -- and one of these colleagues to Dr. Luther was Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560).
     It was Melanchthon who worked closest with Dr. Luther. He wrote the Augsburg Confession, authored the first Lutheran dogmatics, and assisted in the translation of the Scripture into German.
     A scholar of the Greek language and professor at the University of Wittenberg, he was a scholar and a gentleman in an age when the two seldom came together.
     In honor of the 500th anniversary of his birth, Concordia Historical Institute presents the Philipp Melanchthon medallion, available in both silver and bronze.
     Each comes with a presentation stand for displaying this special collectable item in your home or office.
     The medallion was designed by Rev. Scott Blazek, an LCMS pastor whose years of experience in design include the CHI medallion commemorating the 450th anniversary of Luther's death.
     The Melanchthon medallion's obverse design depicts an original rendition of the Reformer, inspired from the studious reflection of his many portraits.
     The reverse design is a composition of Melanchthon and Luther, working on the translation of the Old Testament. Behind Melan-chthon's right shoulder appears a "coat of arms" or emblem associated with him.
     Above, three titles recount important works Melanchthon contributed to the Reformation.
     Concordia Historical Institute is offering the Melanchthon medallion at a cost of $100 for the silver and $35 for the bronze, including a presentation stand. The coin is 2.75 inches in diameter.
     Shipping and handling is $4 for up to three medallions and $1 to ship each additional medallion.
     Payment is requested in advance of shipment, by check or money order.

For information on ordering the Melanchthon medallion and other items for sale by CHI, follow this link.

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Friends of the Institute Give Gifts to Honor Friends, Family

CHI appreciates the financial gifts given to pay tribute to special people and honor special occasions in the lives of loved ones. Gifts given in honor of the following persons, received since our last listing, are as follows:

• Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Day, in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary, given by Dr. and Mrs. August R. Suelflow;
• Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Ebert, given by Mr. and Mrs. Ebert in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary;
• Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Preus, given in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, by Dr. and Mrs. August R. Suelflow;
• Rev. August R. Suelflow, given in his honor by an anonymous donor, via the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.

To request an honors folder for remembering special people and events, please write CHI at 801 DeMun Ave., St. Louis MO 63105.

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Names Added to Insitute Book of Memories

Sincere thanks to those who continue to give gifts to the Institute in memory of friends and loved ones. The following memorials were received recently and will be added to the CHI Book of Memories:

• Mrs. Emma W. H. Dinda, given by Mr. & Mrs. William Southward, by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mikler, by Rev. Albert Galen, by M & O Corporation, by Mr. & Mrs. William F. Glawe, and by Rev. & Mrs. Paul G. Meyer;
• Rev. Martin F. & Mrs. Sophie A. Hofman, given by Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Grovender;
• Rev. Herman Mayer, given by Mr. & Mrs. Werner R. Krause;
• Mrs. Thelma (Frank) Ritzen, given by S. Gene & Lorraine P. Straw;
• Mr. Carl William Rudolph, given by Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Rodefeld;
• Rev. Mel Schmidt, given by Rev. Bernard L. Danner;
• Mrs. Lydia Schnebel, given by St. Paul Lutheran Church.

To give a memorial gift, please write CHI at 801 DeMun Ave., St. Louis MO 63105.

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LCMS 'Portraits' Still Available

If you missed collecting them through your church, CHI still has sets of the "Portraits of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod" bulletin inserts, celebrating the LCMS's 150^th anniversary. Cosat is $3 for Part 1, $3 for Part 2, or $6 for the complete set of 26. Write CHI for details.

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FAITH TO FAITH Tells Tale of Founding of Perry County

"I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did...I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother...mother...and, I am now persuaded, now lives in you also...Fan into flame the gift of God..." -- (2 Timothy 1:3, 5-6)

For many years, a handful of people with roots in Perry County, Mo., wanted to "fan into flame" an interest in the history of their community and their forefathers.
     They believed that Walther, Loeber, Winter and many others belonged in the "Church's Hall of Fame" as heroes younger generations could look up to.
     Now the story of Perry County is being told through the Saxon Lutheran Heritage Inc. video, "From Faith to Faith." This 45-minute video uses Perry County residents to re-enact the history of this special emigration that led 700 believers from Saxony, Germany, to Missouri.
     Accompanied by a Bible-based discussion guide, the video can be used as an educational tool for the classroom or private discussion.
     "Faith to Faith" may be purchased in person at the Perry County Lutheran Historical Society, at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial, and at Concordia Historical Institute. Price is $19.95.
     To order "Faith to Faith" by mail, please send your check, payable to Concordia Historical Institute, for $23.50 (shipping and handling included), along with the coupon on this page to Concordia Historical Institute.

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Except the Corn Die Available at CHI

Another good source of information about the tragedies and triumphs of the Saxon immigrants of Perry County is Except the Corn Die, a 474-page novel by Robert J. Koenig.
     The new revised edition is available for purchase through Concordia Historical Institute, in person or by mail. Cost is $12. Please add $2 for shipping and handling. Checks should be made payable to Concordia Historical Institute and sent to CHI at 801 DeMun Ave., St. Louis MO 63105.

For information on ordering Faith to Faith, Except the Corn Die and other items for sale by CHI, follow this link.

Behnken LCMS Presidential Papers Arranged, Described

The official papers of John W. Behnken, president of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod from 1935 to 1962, are the first record group to be arranged and described under the special grant project that began in April of this year.
     CHI Project Archivist Kristina Gray Perez has divided the Institute's extensive holdings of Behnken materials into two groups -- his papers covering his service as synodical president and personal and family papers covering the rest of his life and ministry.
     Behnken served during the significant middle decades of the 20^th century, during which great changes took place in the church and in society in general. The records of his time in office reveal the attitudes of people, their actions taken and the effects of the Second World War and the Cold War.
     During Behnken's time in office synodical membership more than doubled and the annual operating budget of the Synod increased roughly eighteen-fold. The transition from German to English in the Synod was completed.
     The Synod's mission efforts expanded greatly during Behnken's tenure, and Behnken traveled extensively to India, Japan, the South Pacific and South America to meet with missionaries and inspect the work. He also visited Europe in the immediate post-war period and met with fellow Lutherans in London, Switzerland and the occupied areas of Germany. Having witnessed first-hand the devastation and hardships experienced by people on the war-torn continent, he led the Synod into extensive relief efforts.
     Lutheran unity endeavors also occupied a considerable amount of his energy while in office, both in dealing with other Lutheran church bodies in the United States and in seeking to develop relationships with European Lutherans through the post-war Bad Boll conferences. Educational developments in the Synod were another significant part of Behnken's administration. Ministerial training was expanded with the opening of Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne. Behnken also took very seriously his responsibilities in connection with faculty appointments at the Synod's schools.
     The records of the Behnken Administration include series of correspondence with many individuals and subject files on the wide range of topics with which he became involved during the course of his service.
     The work of arranging these records has involved arranging materials within acid-free folders, removing duplicates and published materials, transferring minutes and reports of various synodical boards and other entities to their respective collections, and gathering photographs and other materials into separate collections.
     A printed guide to the Behnken presidential papers is available for consultation by researchers at the Institute and will soon be made available on the CHI web site.

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How to Find Resources for Archivists

From time to time, archivists contact CHI asking for information about where to purchase acid-free folders, Hollinger boxes, fire-proof file cabinets and other items necessary for preserving historical records. The following companies can provide catalogs of their resources to help you in your work:

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CHI Web Site Offers 'Tours' of Exhibits

The CHI web site on the Internet (http://www.chi.lcms.org) has generated considerable interest and brought us many new friends in the three months that it has been online.
     It has also won several awards in recognition of the quality of its design and usefulness of its information.
     Of particular interest have been the online exhibits. An exhibit in observance of the 500^th anniversary of the birth of Philipp Melanchthon complements the display in the Institute's museum here in St. Louis and gives friends around the world a chance to share in the museum experience. We have also assembled a collection of portraits and biographical sketches of the presidents of the Missouri Synod and will be developing more material related to the synodical sesquicentennial in coming months.
     Information about Institute services and collections is also offered on the web site. More of our service bulletins will be placed online in coming weeks, and holdings of archival and manuscript collections will be added as the arrangement and description project continues.
     Please stop by the site often as you browse the Internet. There is always something new to discover. And it provides an easy way for you to contact us with comments, questions and suggestions. Happy surfing!

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24^th Biennial Conference Planned

Planning is getting under way for the 24^th Conference on Archives and History to be held Nov. 6-8 on the Concordia Seminary campus in St. Louis.
     It will feature a program balanced between historical presentations centering around the 150^th anniversary of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and concurrent workshops for LCMS district, ILWML and congregational archivists. Also planned are opportunities for a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of providing archival services and developing collections at all levels in the church. Ways in which these levels can cooperate and build a network of services and shared information will be a significant aspect of the program.
     If any of our readers would like to participate in the program or have any suggestions for topics that should be included, please let us know. More detailed information and registration materials will be mailed toward the end of the summer. Please set the dates aside and make your plans to join us in November. To be added to the mailing list, please write Rev. Marvin Huggins at CHI.

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"Historical Footnotes" newsletter is published quarterly
by Concordia Historical Institute, 801 DeMun Ave., St. Louis MO 63105.
The Institute is a not-for-profit organization, serving as
the Department of History and Archives for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Editor-in-Chief
Rev. Marvin A. Huggins
Writer and Layout Editor
Chris Boshoven

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