Lutheran Archives

Long-time Lutheran Archives volunteer researcher Dr Lois Zweck is among LCANZ members honoured in the Australia Day 2022 Honours list.

by Rachel Kuchel

There are myriad stories contained in Lutheran Archives records – stories that have impacted many lives. One such story is that of the historic 1982 handover of five land titles for the former Hermannsburg Mission lease to five Aboriginal clans.

by Rachel Kuchel

There are myriad stories contained in Lutheran Archives records – stories that have impacted many lives. One such story is that of the historic 1982 handover of five land titles for the former Hermannsburg Mission lease to five Aboriginal clans.

If you have been involved with Lutheran youth groups or organisations in Australia or New Zealand in the past 70-plus years, then FoLA wants to hear from you. As part of a new oral history project, FoLA is seeking audio recordings of people’s reflections about youth days.

If you have been involved with Lutheran youth groups or organisations in Australia or New Zealand any time over the past 70-plus years, then the Friends of Lutheran Archives wants to hear from you.

by Janette Lange

Hundreds of photos capture life at Lutheran missions in South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland are securely maintained at Lutheran Archives in Adelaide. But, for many Aboriginal people, distance means they can’t browse the photos and viewing them online may not be an option.