Evangelical Lutheran Church of British Guiana Files 1943-1966.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of British Guiana Files 1943-1966.

The records are divided into constitutions, correspondence, minutes, and finance. The 1943 constitution is included in a booklet prepared by Dr. Moll upon his return from an investigative trip to the field. This section also includes an incorporation ordinance. There is correspondence between the BFM and the Administrative Committee, Administrative Council, and Aubrey R. Bowen during the time he served as president of the ELCBG. Minutes cover annual conventions, Executive Committee, Administrative Committee, Administrative Council, and the Ministerium. There are no minutes for the years 1947-1955. Financial records include treasurer's reports, property matters, fund requests and remittances, and correspondence.

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