Constitutions and By-Laws, 1926-1957.

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Constitutions and By-Laws, 1926-1957.

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Contains printed copies of the constitutions and by-laws of the American Lutheran Church from 1926-1957, including separate printings of portions of these governing articles that pertain to the formation of the districts (for 1930) and the constitutions of congregations (for 1944 and 1952).

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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