Naomi Nelson Oral History
Issue Date
2009-09-18Author
Nelson, Naomi
Gadd-Nelson, Rachel
Publisher
Religious Studies Department, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
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Oral history interview with Naomi Nelson conducted by Rachel Gadd-Nelson in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 18, 2009. In this interview, Naomi Nelson describes her early childhood experiences attending church in Wilsey, Kansas. After marriage, she became a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church in Burdick, Kansas, and remained a member of that church for over 60 years. She describes her activities as part of the church's women's group, teaching Sunday School, and the importance of missionaries to the church community. She describes the impact of mergers with other local congregations due to shortages of pastors. She discusses the importance of her faith in her everyday life. She discusses charitable efforts of the Hebron Lutheran Church, and the role of the church within the Burdick community. She describes the changing demographics and political affiliations of the congregation. She also discusses the relationship between the local Lutheran and Methodist congregations. This interview was conducted for the Religion in Kansas course taught at the University of Kansas by Dr. Timothy Miller in the fall of 2009.
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