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Lutheran Historical Conference NewsletterVol. 38, No. 2...May 2000...ISSN 0460-0274News NotesThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Region 6 Archives has been temporarily moved while Trinity Lutheran Seminary completes renovations in their building. Many of the records are in storage, but the archives staff will remain open to assist researchers. For further information contact the archivist:
The Lutheran Archives Center at Philadelphia has a new email address: mtairyarchives@ltsp.edu. If anyone uses the old address, the Krauth Memorial Library staff will transfer the messages to the new address. News from the ELCA Metropolitan New York Synod is that Pastor Paul Britton has resigned as archivist for health-related reasons. The MNYS Archives Advisory Committee headed by a new chair, LHC member the Rev. Dr. Mark N. Wilhelm of the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Theological Seminary, met in the spring, and a new synod archivist was appointed:
LHC member the Rev. Dr. Robert F. Scholz continues as MNYS historian. The Rev. Luther W. Oelke, former Texas Lutheran University director of church relations, has been appointed archivist for the three synods of the ELCA in Texas and Louisiana. The collection contains the university and synod archives. You may contact Luther at:
The Concordia Historical Institute, 801 De Mun Ave., St. Louis, has opened a new exhibit highlighting the 75 years of radio station KFUO and the 70th anniversary of The Lutheran Hour. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Walter A. Maier, first speaker of The Lutheran Hour. The exhibit was produced with support from Lutheran Hour Ministries, International Lutheran Laymen's League. Admission is free, and the exhibit can be seen at the institute weekdays, 8:30-4:30. For further information contact: 314-505-7900. [Back to Contents] © 2000 Lutheran Historical Conference |