Luchs family papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains the personal papers of Fred and Evelyn Luchs including sermons, photographs, memory books, diaries, newspaper articles and letters.
This collection begins with sermons written by Luchs, arranged by date (box 1) and alphabetical order by title (boxes 2 and 3). Also contained in box 3 are Luchs' prayers. Next, there are publications by Fred and Evelyn arranged by date, along with brochures and advertising materials (box 4). There are a large quantity of letters arranged alphabetically (box 5), and personal letters, cards, etc. written by Fred and Evelyn, and their family and friends (box 6). Many newspaper and magazine articles were published about Luchs and his family (box 7), which are arranged in chronological order.
In addition to these things, this collection contains a variety of scrapbooks, photo albums (box 9), mounting books (box 11), and photos (box 8). Some of the scrapbooks consist of "A Tribute to Dr. Luchs" (box 9), celebration of Luchs 25th (box 10), and 50th (box 12) Anniversary in Ministry, Luchs pastorate in Athens (box 13) and England (box 11), and a diary of weddings Luchs performed.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1920-2007
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Conditions Governing Use
Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection.
Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists.
Biography of Fred and Evelyn Luchs
Fred E. Luchs was born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania in 1904. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College. He went on to do his graduate work at the McCormick Seminary. In 1931, he graduated from Reformed Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Luchs was the minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Los Alamos, New Mexico for 14 years. He then went on to hold pastorates in Los Alamos, New Mexico; Evanston, Illinois; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Rochester, New York before he returned to Athens. He was named 1 of 100 Great Preachers of America by Christian Century, and in 1973 was named 1 in 100 best speakers in America by the International Speakers Network.
In 1933, he married Evelyn Coutler. Evelyn got her Bachelors degree at Ohio University, and her Masters degree at Columbia University. She went on to become a lecturer, author, and teacher. In 1943, Fred and Evelyn adopted four children, ages 4-8. In 1948, Evelyn was named "First Lady of the Year" by the Athens chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and in 1950, she was appointed the First Woman Trustee at Ohio University.
Fred and Evelyn retired in Athens, Ohio where Fred died on May 20, 1993 at age 89, and Evelyn died March 16, 1994 at age 90.
Extent
6 cubic feet
Abstract
The collection contains the personal papers of Fred and Evelyn Luchs including sermons, photographs, memory books, diaries, newspaper articles and letters.
Statement of Arrangement
These records are organized into the following series:
- Series I: Sermons and Publications
- Series II: Letters
- Series III: Newspaper and Magazine Articles
- Series IV: Miscellaneous
Other Finding Aid
A paper copy of the folder list is available.
Acquisition Information
The Ohio University Archives received the collection in June 1985.
Existence and Location of Copies
Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Luchs family papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Heather Mullins in 1997
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
