Ask the Archivist

“Ask the Archivist” is written by Paul Daniels, archivist for ELCA Region 3.

Daniels helps congregations preserve their history, maintain records, and celebrate their legacy.

In “Ask the Archivist,” he answers frequently asked questions about archiving.

He works out of Luther Seminary in St. Paul and may be contacted at via email here.

MISCELLANEOUS

Date
Info

10/20/22
Retention and Sampling
10/20/22

10/20/22
Useful Church
10/20/22

HISTORY

Date
Info

10/20/22
History 1
10/20/22

10/20/22
History 2
10/20/22

10/20/22
History 3
10/20/22

CONGREGATIONAL

Date
Info

10/20/22
Cong. Anniversary 1
10/20/22

10/20/22
Cong. Anniversary 2
10/20/22

10/20/22
Cong. History 1
10/20/22

10/20/22
Cong. History 2
10/20/22

10/20/22
Cong. History 3
10/20/22

DISCARDED ART FURNISHINGS

Date
Info

10/20/22
DAF 1
10/20/22

10/20/22
DAF 2
10/20/22

Some historic pictures within the synod. Pictures shared by Archivist Paul Daniels.