Background
Anderson, Oscar V. was born on February 24, 1903 in New York City. Son of August and Augusta (Gustafson) Anderson.
Anderson, Oscar V. was born on February 24, 1903 in New York City. Son of August and Augusta (Gustafson) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey, 1929. Bachelor of Divinity, Augustana Theological Seminary, 1932, Master of Theology, 1933, Doctor of Divinity, 1953. Postgraduate Uinion Theological Seminary, Columbia University, University of Chicago.
Professor Christianity, Augustana College, 1932-1935. Pastor Calvary Lutheran Church, Chicago, 1935-1939, Grace Lutheran Church, LaGrange, Illinois, 1939-1954, Bay Shore Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, since 1963. President Central Conference Augustana Lutheran Church, 1954-1963.
Member and officer numerous boards and commissions Augustana Lutheran Church, National Lutheran Council, Lutheran Council United States American, National Council Churches of Christ United States of America, study committee World Council of Churches. Member American Society Church History, Augustana History Society.
Married Lilly V. Flodden, June 20, 1933. Children: Sandra Ruth (Mistress Robert C. Sanderson), Bruce Timothy.