Theodore Graebner letter to J.T. Roachke - March 21, 1919
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Following was our reply: March 21 1919 Rev J T Roachke Cole Camp [Missouri] Dear friend and brother ,- I see no reason why you should not accept the position offered you on the Liberty Loan Committee but see many reasons for your accepting the same. Indeed, as an enlightened citizen you might well offer your services for such purpose as stated, not only in order to give evidence of your patriotic sentiments but in order to help guide the activities of the committee in such a manner that religion and state might remain quite separate. All too readily such committees respond to suggestions which will lead to unionism and hence embarrass those Christians who believe that the state should not exert an influence upon the interrelations of churches (joint services, rallies etc.) As regards pastoral conference paper referred to in you letter, it is not quite exact to speak of
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| Title | Theodore Graebner letter to J.T. Roachke - March 21, 1919 |
| Creator | Graebner, Theodore |
| Source | Graebner, Theodore. Letter to J.T. Roachke. 21 March 1919. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Professor Theodore Graebner to Reverend J.T. Roachke discussing the county committees for the Third Liberty Loan. Graebner suggests that Roachke should serve on the committee. Following World War I, anti-German sentiments rose across the county. Several states passed legislation forbidding the teaching of German in both public and private schools. The Lutheran Church was divided by the conflict on conducting services and religious instruction in German. |
| Subject LCSH | German language; World War, 1914-1918--Public opinion |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
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| Date Original | March 21, 2019 |
| Language | English |