Photo identification: Gottfried J. Wegener (1861-1946).

Notes: Earliest known image of Gottfried J. Wegener.

Date: Unknown, perhaps circa 1882 (may date from Wegener’s seminary graduation, ordination, or first marriage).

This photograph was published in an undated, unidentified newspaper clipping (see below). It may date from Wegener's election as President of the Southern District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in 1891.

Repository: This unusual unframed portrait was given to Kevin Bozant by Carl Wegener before his death in 1994. It is now held by the Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri.

Size of original: 8 inches by 10 inches.

Number: W-PHO-0010.