Lot of 3 Vintage 1940 1941 1945 Lutheran Annuals WWII Era Concordia Publishing For Sale

VINTAGE LUTHERAN ANNUAL COLLECTION – 3 VOLUME SET (1940, 1941, 1945)

Item Specifics

• Topic: Christianity / Missouri Synod

• Subject: Religion, History, & Genealogy

• Binding: Softcover / Wraps

• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis)

• Years Included: 1940, 1941, 1945

• Language: English

• Special Attributes: WWII Era, Illustrated, Lot

Description

VINTAGE LUTHERAN ANNUAL COLLECTION – 3 VOLUME SET (1940, 1941, 1945)

This listing is for a significant trio of Lutheran Annuals published by Concordia Publishing House during the onset and conclusion of World War II. These are indispensable resources for historians, genealogists, and collectors of religious ephemera.

What’s Included:

• 1940 Annual: Pre-war statistics and church directory.

• 1941 Annual: Features the classic blue Art Nouveau cover.

• 1945 Annual: Published at the close of the war; contains important data on the church's status during the mid-40s.

Why these are valuable:

• Genealogy Goldmine: Each volume contains exhaustive lists of names and locations for pastors, teachers, and church officers across the U.S.

• WWII Homefront Interest: Provides a unique look at how the Missouri Synod operated and communicated during the war years.

• Reference Material: Includes liturgical calendars, missionary reports, and advertisements for church supplies of the era.