Theophil Aprill papers, 1914-2000 (majority within 1990-2000)

Summary

Creator:

Aprill, Theophil.

Abstract:

Lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Aprill served for several years in the 1990s as a member of the Church's Executive Board. Papers include files relating to the history of Zion Lutheran Church, including a conflict within the church in the mid-1990s.

Extent:

1.5 linear feet (in 3 boxes)

Language:

English

Call Number:

2008065 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Carrie Hintz, March 2008

Background

Scope and Content:

The Theophil Aprill collection contains two series relating to his activities with Zion Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. These series are Zion History and the Conflict at Zion.

Biographical / Historical:

Theophil (Ted) Aprill was born in Ann Arbor and is a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church. He served in the Navy during World War II and upon return from the war received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. He went on to own and operate Allied and A&L Parts, an automotive parts supplier based in Washtenaw County.

Aprill was actively involved in Zion Lutheran Church throughout his life. He ushered at church services for over 35 years and served on numerous Church committees and boards. He served on the Church Life Board and the Worship and Spiritual Life Board in the 1970s, and acted as the chairman of the Centennial Task Force in 1975. He served for several years on both the Executive Board and the Church Council, the latter as Vice President for one year. His service on the Executive Board coincides with a major conflict in the Church, ostensibly centering on the music program, but encompassing larger matters about the style of leadership and worship desired by the congregation, and the fiscal responsibility of the Church.

Acquisition Information:

Material was donated to the library by Theophil and Ruth Aprill (donor no. 9033 ) in November of 2000.

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Related Material

These papers augment the Bentley Historical Library's rich holdings documenting the religious history of Southeast Michigan. Researchers interested in the history of Ann Arbor's Zion Lutheran Church should also consult the Zion Lutheran Church records, 1833-1981. This collection contains church history, administrative and financial records, and the papers of church organizations and individual papers. The Bentley Historical Library also holds the records of the Lutheran Church in America, Michigan Synod Records and a number of publications related to Zion Lutheran Church.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Lutheran Church -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Construction -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Zion Lutheran Church (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Foresters Camp.
Koch Building and Supply Co.
Aprill, Theophil.

Places:

Ann Arbor (Mich.) -- Church history.