OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION Ohio University Robert E. and Jean R. Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections Fred E. Luchs Collection MSS# 110 Author: Title: Fred E. Luchs Fred E. Luchs Collection Date: 1920s-1982 Abstract: Quantity: Sermons, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, and newspaper and magazine articles 6 cu. ft. BIOGRAPHY OF Fred E. Luchs was born in Ridgeway, 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. SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION The collection consists of an abundance of information pertaining to Fred Luchs and his long life as a preacher, speaker, husband, father, and friend. There are a large variety of materials ranging from photographs and memory books to newspaper articles
and letters. This collection begins with sermon 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 ad 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 25 th (box 10), and 50 th (box 12) Anniversary in Ministry, Luchs pastorate in Athens (box 13) and England (box 11), and a diary of weddings Luchs performed. ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION 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 Abbreviations with in content list: N/A ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Restrictions: Preferred Citation: Accession Number: The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries. Researchers are requested to cite the collection name, collection number, and the Ohio University Libraries, in all footnotes and bibliographical references. Unknown Provenance: The Ohio University Archives received the collection in June 1985.
Property Rights: Ohio University retains all property rights to the collection. Copyrights: Photoduplication: Ohio University retains all copyrights unless retained by the donor, other correspondents, or other artists. Ohio University will entertain requests to photocopy reasonable amounts of material from the collection for the convenience of individual researchers. Processing: Heather Mullins processed the collection in the Summer 1997. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note both the location and box numbers shown below. Box/Folder Description CONTAINER LIST Series I: Sermons and Publications 1 / 1 Sermons 1930s-1940s 2 Sermons 1950-1959 3 Sermons 1960-1961 4 Sermons 1962-1963 5 Sermons 1964-1971 2 / 1 Sermons A-C 2 Sermons D-G 3 Sermons H-K 4 Sermons L-O 5 Sermons P-Q 3 / 1 Sermons R-S 2 Sermons T-Wha 3 Sermons Whe-Z 4 Sermons: Early Stages 5 Research Materials for Sermons 6 Prayers 4 / 1 Unlabeled Sermons 2 Publications 1920s-1940s
3 Publications 1950s-1990s 4 Unlabeled Publications 4 / 5 Evelyn Luchs Publications 6 Letters to the Editor 7 Brochures, Advertising Materials, etc 8 Brochures, Advertising Materials, etc 9 Brochures, Advertising Materials, etc 10 Brochures, Advertising Materials, etc Series II: Letters 5 / 1 Letters to Fred Luchs, A-B 2 Letters to Fred Luchs, Alden, Andrews, Baker 3 Letters to Fred Luchs, C-E 4 Letters to Fred Luchs, Clark, Distler 5 Letters to Fred Luchs, F-G 6 Letters to Fred Luchs, H-K 7 Letters to Fred Luchs, L-M 8 Letters to Fred Luchs, Luccock, McCord 9 Letters to Fred Luchs, N-Q 10 Letters to Fred Luchs, R-S 11 Letters to Fred Luchs, T-Z 12 Letters to Fred Luchs, Unidentified 6 / 1 Letters to Fred Luchs, 2 Letters to Evelyn Luchs 3 Letters, Cards, etc Children 4 Letters from Fred to Evelyn 5 Letters from Evelyn to Fred 6 Air Letters from Evelyn to Fred 7 Letters of Recommendation 8 Cards, Postcards, etc 9 Cards, Postcards, etc 10 Letters, etc Miscellaneous Series III: Newspaper and Magazine Articles 7 / 1 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1920s-1930s 2 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1940s 3 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1950s 4 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1960s 5 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1970s 6 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, 1980s 7 Newspaper and Magazine Articles, Undated Series IV: Miscellaneous
8 / 1 Photo Album 25 th Anniversary of Ministry Photos 2 Guest Signature Book 3 Fred Luchs diary of weddings performed 4 Miscellaneous Papers 5 Loose Photos Fred Luchs 6 Loose Photos Fred Luchs with groups 7 Loose Photos Fred Luchs with groups 8 Loose Photos Friends and Family 9 Loose Photos Scenic Shots and Postcards 9 / 1 A Tribute to Dr. Luchs Letters 2 Photo Album #1 Miscellaneous photos, letters, articles 3 Photo Album #2 Miscellaneous photos, letters, articles 4 Fred Luchs Memory Book 10 / 1 Letters of Congratulations from Friends of Dr. Fred E. Luchs on the 25 th Anniversary of his Ordination into the Christian Ministry (1957) 11 / 1 Scrapbook devoted almost exclusively to exchange Ministry to England (1939) 2 Original letters of congratulations on the 25 th anniversary of Fred Luchs ordination into the Christian Ministry 3 Mounting Book #1 Miscellaneous newspaper articles and photos 4 Mounting Book #2 Seminary and Camping Photos 12 / 1 Letters to Fred Luchs - 50 years in Ministry (1982) 13 / 1 Scrapbook Luchs Pastorate at the Presbyterian Church in Athens