Series 1: LCA Years, Walter Jensen Papers, 1957 - 2001
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Walter Jensen and Larry Wingard related to the Lutheran Laity Movement for Stewardship. The date ranges from 1959 to 2001 features the organization under the United Lutheran Church in America (ULCA), Lutheran Church in America (LCA), and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) umbrellas.
Jensen’s papers include documents and photographs from Stewardship of Life conferences and a variety of correspondence, especially congratulatory letters at his acceptance of a position at the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A in 1967.
Wingard’s papers feature congregational stewardship campaigns that he helped facilitate as well as LLM and “Salt” publications.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1957 - 2001
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Walter Jensen was active with LLM for many decades. Most notably, he served as Executive Director from 1963-1967 and Metro New York Synod Representative in the 1980s.
Extent
From the Record Group: 2.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Lutheran Organizations Record Groups, Seminary Archives, United Lutheran Seminary Library, Gettysburg, PA Repository