# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S311
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MISCELLANEOUS 311

Resolved, That we thank all synodical boards, commissions,
agencies, and officers, as well as the many congregations and in-
dividuals who have contributed financially and materially to the
maintenance and extension of this work; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all servants of the Synod and all others
participating in the extension of Christ’s kingdom through The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod to continue to deposit historical
materials, regardless of media, in the historical archives, library,
and museum of the Institute; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge all congregations of the Synod, as well
as its members, to become members of the Institute, and thereby
subscribers to the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly; and be
it finally

Resolved, To encourage the Fiscal Conference of the Synod to
give favorable consideration to the budget requirements of the
Institute during the next triennium.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Lutheran Laymen’s League Support of Concordia
Historical Institute’s Microfilm Program

RESOLUTION 7, COMMITTEE 13
Memorial 1004, page 685, Reports and Memorials

Whereas, The Lutheran Laymen’s League has continued to
support and provide the funds for the extensive microfilm program
of the Concordia Historical Institute; and

Wuereas, This financial support has made it possible for the
Institute to build one of the largest Lutheran microfilm collections
in America; and

Wuereas, This microfilm collection enables researchers from
all over the country to do their essential research in one place, thus
eliminating extensive travel; and

Wuereas, Such microfilm records have materially increased
the research value of the Institute and have substantially con-
tributed to the fact that St. Louis is rapidly becoming the Lutheran
Research Center in America; therefore be it

Resolved, That we voice our deepest gratitude to the Lutheran
Laymen’s League for its financial support of the microfilm program
of the Concordia Historical Institute, and encourage it to continue
this important subsidy.

Action: This resolution was adopted.