Milnor Lutheran Church Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2191
Scope and Content
The majority of the photos were originally part of a church history scrapbook, copied and now part of the Small Collection 558. Most of the photographs were likely taken around 1960-1963, while the new church building was under construction. The images include photographs of the old church building, and interior showing altar, photos of the new building in various stages of construction, including the finished building exterior and interior, the congregation members inside the church and fellowship hall. There is also a photo of Pastor E. O. Urness and family, who was pastor from 1947-1958.
Dates
- 1950s-1962
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.
Copyrights
The NDSU Archives owns the copyrights to the collection.
History
This congregation was organized on June 6, 1885, under the name of Milnor Skandinavian Lutheran Free Church Society of Milnor. The records do not tell us who served this congregation during the organization phase. But once official, they called Rev. C. G. Seltveit who served from 1885 to 1892.
In 1886, the first church was built at a cost of $4,000. The gallery was added in 1896 and in 1921 the basement was completed at a cost of $3,500. The Ladies Aid and the young people helped to finish the church proper. The Sunday School was organized in 1890.
During the history of this congregation, four parsonages have been owned, with the latest one being built in 1959. In September of 1961, groudbreaking ceremonies were held at the present site and construction began the following week. Milnor Lutheran Congregation has enjoyed a partnership in the Gospel with sister congregations in the area over the years. Concordia, Immanuel, and Milnor enjoyed serving our Lord together for many years. When Concordia closed, many members came to town with other realigning with Immanuel or Rutland. With the organization of the DeLamere Congregation, Immanueal realigned with them forming the DeLamere Parish, and Milnor continued its service to our Lord as a single point of service. The DeLamere congregation concluded its service in October of 1998 and since that time Immanuel has been sharing pastoral service with Milnor Lutheran.
In September 1961, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the construction of the present building. The original church was torn down and the site is now part of the parking lot. In 1999 a ground level fellowship hall was added to the church. It has an area for dining, a kitchen, bathrooms, and a storage room. The loan for this addition was met in 2006.
History of Milnor Lutheran Church copied from the church website: https://www.milnorlutheran.com/about-us/history-mlc/
During the history of this congregation, four parsonages have been owned, with the latest one being built in 1959. In September of 1961, groudbreaking ceremonies were held at the present site and construction began the following week. Milnor Lutheran Congregation has enjoyed a partnership in the Gospel with sister congregations in the area over the years. Concordia, Immanuel, and Milnor enjoyed serving our Lord together for many years. When Concordia closed, many members came to town with other realigning with Immanuel or Rutland. With the organization of the DeLamere Congregation, Immanueal realigned with them forming the DeLamere Parish, and Milnor continued its service to our Lord as a single point of service. The DeLamere congregation concluded its service in October of 1998 and since that time Immanuel has been sharing pastoral service with Milnor Lutheran.
In September 1961, a ground breaking ceremony was held for the construction of the present building. The original church was torn down and the site is now part of the parking lot. In 1999 a ground level fellowship hall was added to the church. It has an area for dining, a kitchen, bathrooms, and a storage room. The loan for this addition was met in 2006.
History of Milnor Lutheran Church copied from the church website: https://www.milnorlutheran.com/about-us/history-mlc/
Extent
14 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
English
Overview
14 Photographic prints from the Milnor Lutheran Church, an ELCA church located in Milnor, North Dakota.
Provenance
Donated by Katie Wyum, 2023 (Acc. 2023-025irs)
Property rights
The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to Milnor Lutheran Church Photograph Collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu