Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Institute was incorporated in 1927.
What is your primary product or service?
The Institute is the Department of Archives and History of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. We preserve the records of the LCMS and serve as a research center for the history of Lutheranism in America. Our collections contain information on individuals, congregations and other Lutheran organizations. We have histories of churches and can assist individuals seeking family history information on people who were members of Lutheran congregations. We also provide museum exhibits on Lutheran history.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
In addition to our facilities located on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton, we are developing a museum on the history of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod in the synod's International Center at 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd. at Interstate 44. This museum will be open by the spring of 2009.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are at the entrance to the Concordia Seminary campus, three blocks north of the intersection of Clayton Road and Bellevue Avenue in Clayton, near Saint Mary's Health Center.
What type of payments do you accept?
Payments for services, memberships and donations may be made with MasterCard, VISA or Discover.
What are your hours of operation?
The Institute is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are closed on major holidays and during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
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