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Northwest District (LCMS) Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: NWD-03

Scope and Contents

The earliest publication is from 1884. The succession of titles indicates the changing way in which the District was administered.

The records are in two Series: Series I is made up of publications of general interest within the district. The publications contain news, official notices, and records of official acts.

Series II contains more specialized publications, mostly of interest to clergy and other church worker groups.

SERIES I: General Publications

Der lutherische Botschafter: Ein Blatt für Kirche, Schule und Haus. (vol.1-24, 1884-1907 published) [OCLC #0553557] Printed general news about people and parishes of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other States in the Northwest prior to and after the formation of the District. The Northwest District has 1884-1903 in English translation only.

Gemeindeblatt für Lutheraner in Idaho, Oregon und Washington. Herausgegeben von der Ev.=Luth. Puget Sound Konferenz des Oregon und Washington Distrikts. The Northwest District has vol.1 (1910) – vol. 10 (1919)

Der lutherische Bote / The Lutheran Messenger. Published by the Oregon and Washington District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other States. Beginning with vol. 3, no. 13, the name was changed to The Lutheran Messenger (Der lutherische Bote). Beginning with vol. 6, no. 1, the name was shortened to The Lutheran Messenger. The Northwest District has vol. 1 (1921) – vol. 16 (1937)

Oregon-Washington District Edition. Issued as a supplement (Part 2) to The Lutheran Witness. The Northwest District has 1938-1948.

Northwest District Edition. Issued as a supplement (Part 2) to The Lutheran Witness. The Northwest District has 1949-1980.

Northwest Passage. Issued as a separate publication, September 1981 – March/April 1985.

Northwest District News. Issued as a supplement to The Lutheran Witness from May, 1985 – November, 1987.

Northwest District Passage News. Issued as a supplement to The Lutheran Witness, 1988 – August 1993.

Northwest Passage. Issued as a supplement to The Lutheran Witness, September 1993 to December 2001.

Northwest Passage. Issued as a separate publication, 2002 - .

SERIES II: Specialized Publications

Oregon-Washington District Clergy Bulletin "Published by-monthly by the District Executive Secretary [William Hillmer]." The title was changed to Northwest District Clergy Bulletin in 1949. The Northwest District has no.1 to vol.9, no. 5 (Dec. 1943-Mar. 1949).

Clergy Bulletin : Northwest District “Issued by the President's Office.” A bulletin of information and inspiration for professional church workers (vol.7, no.3). The Northwest District has vol.3, no. 7, to vol. 6 (1967-December 1970).

The Northwest Passage. Continued the Clergy Bulletin. Merged with the Northwest District Edition of The Lutheran Witness in September, 1981. June 1981 was the last issue. The Northwest District has vol. 7 to vol.17 (1971-1981).

Cords and Stakes “A publication of interest and encouragement from the Northwest District Staff to the District professional workers.” Continued The Northwest Passage. In 1991 the title was abbreviated to The Cords. Published 1984-2001.

Events, Happenings & Notes to Encourage, Empower, and Expand: Ministry Reports of the Northwest District Staff. The Northwest District has Spring 1995 to Fall 2003.

Tracks: Tracking the Spirit. Spring, 2004 to Spring 2011.

News NOW. 2005, 2010 to 2012.

Dates

  • 1899 - 2008

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in German and English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available for research by appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The Northwest District Archives is the owner of the materials in the Northwest District Publications Collection and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Northwest District Archives before any reproduction use. Copyright resides with the creator of the documents or their heirs. The status of copyright is governed by the Copyright Law of the U. S. (Title 17, U.S.C.). In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.

Historical Note

What is today called The Northwest District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod was first organized as the California and Oregon District in 1887. In 1899, a reorganization led to formation of the Oregon and Washington District, and, effective 1 January 1949, the name was changed to The Northwest District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Der lutherische Botschafter began publication before the founding of the District.

Extent

20 Linear Feet

Abstract

The publications of the Northwest District contain news reports and articles of interest to the member congregations.

Arrangement

Arrangement is chronological by publication date.

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Title
Guide to the Northwest District (LCMS) Publications Collection An Inventory at the Northwest District Archives
Status
Completed
Author
Nolan R. Bremer
Date
2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding Aid is written in English.
Sponsor
Encoding of finding aid supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Repository Details

Part of the Northwest District (Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod) Archives Repository

Contact:
Northwest District Archives
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman St.
Portland Oregon 97211-6099 USA