Lutheran World Federation President Records 1941-1971 ; 1963-1970.

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Lutheran World Federation President Records 1941-1971 ; 1963-1970.

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This series comprises records generated or retained by the Rev. Fredrik A. Schiotz in various capacities throughout his association with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). Records are from 1947-1971 with the bulk dating from 1963-1970. Record types include typewritten and handwritten business correspondence, printed reports, meeting notes, newsletters, news releases, news articles, newspaper clippings, minutes, telegrams, travel itineraries, addresses and speeches, topical papers, printed reports. The majority of this record series comprises business correspondence. Subject matter represented in this series includes LWF representation at special events, e.g. centenary of St. Mark's martyrdom, Cairo Egypt; anniversary services, attendance at church assemblies, church year greetings, updates on work of member churches, and attendance at executive committee meetings. Of note are records related to the beginnings of Radio Voice of the Gospel. In addition to records related to Pastor Schiotz's tenure as LWF president, there are other records in the collection that pertain to his other involvements in LWF, including serving on the Committee on World Missions (CWM), and as secretary of the Commission on Younger Churches and Orphaned Missions (CYCOM). Many of these record were generated and retained by Pastor Schiotz during his tenure as president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. It is apparent that Pastor Schiotz retained these files with others related to his LWF involvement when he became president of TALC. Records are arranged by the following subseries: history, structure and function, assemblies, general correspondence, church and country correspondence and reports, commissions, committees, departments, and general subject.

24 boxes (14.4 cubic ft.)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8190178

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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