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The Ministers

Date: 1875
Description: Stereograph of a group portrait of men assembled on the steps to a church door. "The Ministers" gathered at "The Norwegian Lutheran Synod held at Minneapol...
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Immanuel Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Date: 1877
Description: This group portrait was taken in the yard in front of the Immanuel Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage, and is part of a series taken during th...
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Christmas Pageant at Zion Lutheran Church

Date: 12 24 1946
Description: Christmas Pageant at Zion Lutheran Church. The angels are, left to right: Arlene Jenkins, Mary Sachtjen, Elsa Splett, Shirley Schumann, Joanne Groff, Joan ...
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Mt. Olive Church Dedication

Date: 02 20 1949
Description: Rev. E.H. Schmidt, Milwaukee, preaching the dedication sermon at Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church on the corner of Mineral Point Road and Westmorland ...
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Confirmation Ceremony

Date: 1910
Description: Twins Marie Johanna and Friedrich Wilhelm Ginnow pose in front of a decorated altar on their confirmation day. This was the last confirmation class at the ...
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Cornerstone Laying for Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 05 07 1950
Description: Speakers stand near the front of the partially finished new building during the cornerstone laying ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago Stre...
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Cornerstone Laying at Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 05 07 1950
Description: A crowd gathers in front of the partially constructed new building for Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago at First Street. The existing church buildin...
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Vesper Services, Lutherland

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Description: View across water along shoreline toward a Vesper service held by a lake. Clergymen stand on the dock while members of the congregation stand on the shore ...
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Vesper Services, Lutherland

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Description: Elevated view of Vesper Services. In the background near the shoreline the minister stands near an altar on a stone platform to perform a vesper service. A...
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Luther Memorial Confirmation Class

Date: 03 29 1953
Description: Group portrait of thirty-nine members of the Luther Memorial confirmation class. Reverend Charles A. Puls is pastor of the church.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony

Date: 1970
Description: "Groundbreaking ceremony at St. Peter's Lutheran Church for parish hall & school rooms. Left to right: Dennis Schuster, Wayne Giese, Ronald Bernard, Marvi...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony

Date: 1970
Description: "Pastor Hahn takes a turn with the shovel at the groundbreaking at St. Peter's Lutheran Church."
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church Congregation

Date: 11 1980
Description: "Leona Strege is thanked by St. Peter's Lutheran Church Congregation for her many years of teaching Sunday School. Paul Koll & Pastor Paul Kante officiate...
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St. Peters Lutheran Church

Date: 05 1983
Description: "This photo was taken when Pastor John Berg was installed as pastor at St. Peters Lutheran Church."
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St. Stephen's Church in Monona is Consecrated

Date: 05 01 1960
Description: Two pastors and two laymen cutting a cake, probably at the consecration services at the new St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5700 Pheasant Hill R...
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Lee Wikoff Gets Eagle Scout Badge

Date: 10 11 1960
Description: Lee Wikoff receives the badge for Eagle Scout during a Scout court of honor held at the Midvale Community Lutheran Church, Tokay Boulevard. Shown, left to ...
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Baptism of Wills Triplets

Date: 06 28
Description: The triplet daughters of William and Joyce Wills are baptized at Luther Memorial Church. Sponsor Mrs. Morris Wills holds infant Jacqueline Diane at left, D...
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New Midvale Communnity Lutheran Church Cornerstone Placed

Date: 09 20 1958
Description: Members of the Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Boulevard, lay the cornerstone for their new church building. Shown standing at the cornersto...
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Live Christmas Creche Scene Held Outdoors at the Midvale Lutheran Church

Date: 12 19 1958
Description: A live outdoor Christmas scene is held at the new Midvale Lutheran Church at 4329 Tokay Boulevard. Live sheep and a burro are used in the creche. The Chris...

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