# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S275
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PUBLICATIONS 275

Wuereas, Research into our Synod’s past is of growing im-
portance; and

WHEREAS, Indexes are generally considered essential for
a research in periodical materials; and

Wuereas, There is at present no key to this valuable material
in the way of adequate indexing; therefore be it

Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House be encouraged to
publish a continuing index of the Synod’s magazines and
periodicals.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Establishing Official Policy re Publication of District
Proceedings

RESOLUTION 11, COMMITTEE 8

Memorial 1015, page 711, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The various District conventions of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod are considered to be official conven-
tions of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, according to the
Synodical Handbook; and

Wuereas, The proceedings of these conventions record
important and official actions of the church in the various
localities; and

Whereas, It is becoming more and more important that these
proceedings be conveniently and safely filed and preserved in
usable form; and

Wuereas, Uniformity of format of the proceedings of each
District would greatly simplify this work for the archivists and
librarians throughout Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That this matter be referred to the College of Pres-
idents for suitable disposition.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The “Lutheran Witness”
RESOLUTION 12, COMMITTEE 8

Memorial 704, pages 555—556, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Lutheran Witness has in the past three years
rendered indispensable service to the Synod in bringing informa-
tion and inspiration to members and nonmembers; therefore be it