The Reverend Paul Boe (1915-1990) was a social activist who was instrumental in opening discussion about Native American issues in the American Lutheran Church (ALC) and with the American public. He was invited to Wounded Knee during the standoff in the spring of 1973 by Dennis Banks and later refused to testify about what he saw. Boe's position regarding the American Indian Movement (AIM) made him an unpopular figure in the American Lutheran Church. He resigned from his position at the ALC Division of Social Services in Minneapolis in 1974 and traveled the country with his "Why Wounded Knee?" lecture series. During this time he also served as pastor of Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, out of which developed his Special Indian Ministry. Although Boe retired in 1979, he remained outspoken on the importance of Native American concerns and for the reexamination of Native American policy.
(Bio from The Center for Western Studies, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 2011)
Audio Archive
Boe, Paul
Recordings
Recent Additions
Vespers September 30, 1975 with Curtis Haney – Water & Baptism (Matins)
Vespers September 29, 1975 with Helmut Thielicke – Christian Joy, Phil. 4
Vespers September 28, 1975 with Carroll Hinderlie – Helpers of Your Joy
Vespers September 27, 1975 with Leo Bustad – How Are You Fixed for Broombushes
Vespers September 26, 1975 with Robert Mortvedt – Pitching Your Tent
Audio Archive Partner
Holden wishes to express appreciation to PLU, Pacific Lutheran University, for their support of the Holden Audio Archive Project.
February 12, 2025| there are 2315 presenters in the archive | there are 19515 recordings in the archive | welcome