Collection, 1931,1938.

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Collection, 1931,1938.

(Poor quality) photocopies of documents and articles relating to the Bethany Lutheran Indian cemetery and mission near St. Louis (Mich.). Included are: a letter from Dr. C.F.O. Miessler, 1951; histories of the mission and cemetery, 1972, 1984, and undated; restoration of tombstones, 1977; and re/dedication ceremony programs, 1931, 1973.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7426876

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Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.

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Bethany Lutheran Mission.

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Bethany Lutheran Indian Mission.

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The mission was active, 1848-1860. It was the last satellite mission established from Frankenmuth (Mich.) to christianize Indians. The Missouri Synod took control of the Mission in 1849. The Mission closed in 1960. From the description of Collection, 1931,1938. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 40469354 ...