Emil and Emma Gomann

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Black and white photograph of Rev. Emil Gomann and his wife Emma standing outdoors in Gurley, Nebraska.

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Emil A. Gomann (1889-1969) was an Evangelical Lutheran pastor, professor, and author. He received a BA from Waterloo College, and an MA from the University of Toronto. Gomann served in various parishes in Ontario, including Milverton, Chalk River, Petawawa, Linwood, and Denbigh. He taught at the Lutheran College and Seminary in Saskatoon, Central Lutheran Seminary in Nebraska, and one term at Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. Emil Gomann was the author of articles on education, theology, and philosophy.

Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Handwritten, front: Gurley 1952 April

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April 1952

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