Milk can label diary

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jon Isaak

This is a page from Anna Baerg’s 1922 diary written on milk can labels.

A hundred years ago, MCC sent relief aid, including food, to Ukraine during the time of the Russian Revolution and civil war. It was the reason MCC was organized: to bring North American relief aid to those suffering in Ukraine.

A young woman by the name of Anna Baerg wrote her diary on the only paper she could find, repurposing the fronts and backs of milk can labels (several hundred) to write her experience of the wartime conflict in Ukraine.

CMBS has these labels in its collection (https://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/personal_papers/baerg-anna-1897-1972-2/). And they have been translated into English and published as a book (https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/82/1180).

The milk can label diary is a testament both to the compassion/action of the faith community and the resourcefulness/resilience of individuals like Anna Baerg.

MBBC History Published

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Jon Isaak

Oral Interviews Digitized

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jon Isaak

This is a group of women from the Mary Martha Home, posing for a 1926 photo in their uniforms (CMBS photo NP066-01-20 viewable at the Mennonite Archival Information Database).

Recently, I completed a media preservation project. It involved the digitization of audio recordings from analogue cassette tapes to digital mp3 files. In 1987, Frieda Esau Klippenstein interviewed 34 Mennonite women for an oral history project, documenting the experience of Mennonite domestics associated with the Mary Martha Home in Winnipeg. The interviews ranged from 60 to 75 minutes each.

The women—usually for a year or two, but some longer—had worked for wealthy Winnipeg families in their homes during the 1920s through to the 1950s—cooking, cleaning, and child minding. For many years, the women were under the supervision of Anna Thiessen (1892–1977), matron of the Mary Martha Home, a house at 437 Mountain Avenue and ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.

The Mary Martha Home functioned as an employment agency and living quarters for the women between or during jobs. It was also a place for the women to gather on Thursdays, when their employers gave them the afternoon off. The women were mostly young, new to the city, and from Mennonite immigrant/refugee families; they did what they could to help their families resettle in Canada.

When the Mary Martha Home closed in 1959, more than 2,200 young women had benefited from its services.

The digitization of the interviews ensures that researchers will be able to access all 34 interviews, even as the original cassette tape recordings deteriorate with time.

Below is a 3-minute excerpt from Frieda Esau Klippenstein’s interview with Agatha Isaac in 1987.

To read the article Frieda Esau Klippenstein published in 1989 about her oral history project, see
https://jms.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/jms/article/view/756

For more information about the Mary Martha Home and the ministry of Anna Thiessen, see the links below.

• The GAMEO article on the Mary Martha Home,
  https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mary-Martha_Home_%28Winnipeg%2C_Manitoba%2C_Canada%29
• The MAID photo collection of the Mary Martha Home,
  https://archives.mhsc.ca/mary-martha-home-photograph-collection-4
• The online version of Anna Thiessen’s memoir, https://archive.org/details/TheCityMissionInWinnipegOCRopt

5 Online Research Resources

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Jon Isaak

John M. Schmidt (1918–2008), one of the early MB radio preachers, recording a Gospel Light Hour broadcast in the early 1950s from the Logan Ave. (MB) Mission Church, Winnipeg. He recorded after 10 pm to avoid traffic noises. Photo credit: MAID CA CMBS NP191-01-74.

My COVID-19 adaptation in March and April has been to work from home—writing file descriptions, scanning photos, editing encyclopedia articles, and updating the websites I manage. And I still go to the archives each week. I work alone, so physical distancing at the archives is not difficult; but, yes, CMBS is closed to the public, until further notice.

Since many are spending more time online these COVID days, I have been promoting the many Anabaptist-Mennonite online resources available for historical research; I’m thinking of five in particular.

For example, I finished scanning the 112 images in the John M. Schmidt photo collection—he is one of the Mennonite radio broadcasters that David Balzer wrote about in the March 2020 Mennonite Historian, now online at (1) the Mennonite Historian website, www.mennonitehistorian.ca/. And those photographs are now viewable online at (2) the MAID website, https://archives.mhsc.ca/john-m-schmidt-photograph-collection-2.

I also edited a biography of Schmidt for posting to (3) the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (GAMEO) website, https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schmidt,_John_M._(1918-2008), and updated the file description for Schmidt’s personal papers fonds at (4) the CMBS website, http://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/personal_papers/schmidt-john-m-1918-2008/.

And I scanned 16 additional Mennonite history books, uploading them to (5) the Internet Archive website, bringing the total to 96 e-books readable online, https://archive.org/details/@jonisaak.

That makes five different websites—accessible to researchers anywhere with internet service!

Looking for a baptism photo, obituary of a loved one, or a book, magazine article, or church decision on some theological issue—there are online research resources available and people like me who can help you find what you are looking for.

This is usable history, some of the best kind!

1950s Mennonite newspaper now viewable online

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Jon Isaak

 

Pictured is an excerpt from the first issue of the Mennonite Observer, published on September 21, 1955. Modeled after Die Mennonitische Rundschau, the weekly Mennonite newspaper ran from 1955 to 1961.

The 12-page Mennonite Observer was published by The Christian Press in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As the language transition from German to English among Mennonites in Canada was intensifying, the English-language Mennonite Observer took the place of the Mennonite Brethren German-language Konferenz-Jugendblatt. Les Stobbe was the first editor of the Mennonite Observer, followed by Gerhard D. Huebert.

According to the masthead, the newspaper aimed “to have Christ at the helm, the salvation of man as its goal, and the essential unity of all true Mennonites as its guiding principle.” It was a newspaper with reports from Mennonite high schools and colleges in North America and beyond, missionary updates, congregational news, obituaries, and Bible-based devotional writings. The newspaper was designed to relate to people from a broad range of Mennonite conferences, even though its owners/editors were from the Mennonite Brethren Church.

The publication ceased in December 1961 and the Mennonite Brethren Herald took its place with a new mandate, starting in January 1962. The MB Herald became the official communication organ of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, a publication which ran for 58 years; the final edition was printed in January 2020 (see post).

Thanks to the efforts of Susan Huebert (many hours of scanning!), all the issues of the Mennonite Observer are now viewable online. With the author index created by David Perlmutter, the church, mission, school, and community news from this era are now more easily accessible to researchers. For a description of the Mennonite Observer and links to each of the 351 issues, click here.

Discerning women in ministry leadership in the Mennonite Brethren church

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Jon Isaak

“It’s like a detective story; you see all these threads woven together,” says Doug Heidebrecht.

Heidebrecht’s Women in Ministry Leadership: The Journey of the Mennonite Brethren, 1954–2010 is the story of the denominational conversation regarding women in ministry positions within Canadian and U.S. Mennonite Brethren churches.

Women in Ministry Leadership was launched on May 10, 2019, at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, with some 45 people in attendance. It is a more popular presentation of Heidebrecht’s PhD dissertation, “Contextualizing Community Hermeneutics: Mennonite Brethren and Women in Church Leadership” (University of Wales, 2013).

Since the Mennonite Brethren General Conference gathering in 1999, he has been researching the paths Mennonite Brethren have walked regarding women in leadership roles even as the conference continued move in new directions leading to the 2006 Canadian conference resolution.

“No other issue has received this level of attention by Mennonite Brethren during the second half of the 20th century,” Heidebrecht writes.

Katie Funk Wiebe speaks at General MB Conference convention in Winnipeg, 1990. MAID photo NP149-1-8662.

Women’s columns in MB periodicals during the 1960s gave women a public voice in the conference, and became the first avenue for engaging questions regarding women’s involvement in the church that were being raised within the larger society. Katie Funk Wiebe, in particular, was significant in calling for change not only through her prolific writing (articles and books), but also in her speaking and teaching ministry.

However, it was the unprecedented “spontaneous attendance” of five women – Irene E. Willems, Betty Willems, Mary Poetker, Kae Neufeld, and Anne Neufeld – as delegates at the 1968 annual Canadian MB convention that opened the door for increasing participation of women in conference gatherings and raised new theological questions for provincial and later national conferences, says Heidebrecht.

 

Heidebrecht explores three interwoven themes in the book.

• What does the Bible say?
• How does the church live faithfully in world that is changing?
• And how do Mennonite Brethren wrestle together as a community toward the seemingly elusive goal of consensus.

In the course of his research, Heidebrecht had many conversations with key participants in the study conferences and the formation of resolutions. However, the book is based on written materials – board meeting minutes, papers, and published articles.

The focus is not solely on official leaders – Heidebrecht also presents how people in church engaged in this conversation through correspondence and Letters to the Editor from the Mennonite Brethren Herald (Canada) and the Christian Leader (US).

“How do you give voice to the people in the pews?” Heidebrecht says the letters provided an avenue to bring those voices –of both men and women – into the book. He recognizes the sensitive nature of telling a story that is still unfolding where many participants continue to be actively involved in Mennonite Brethren churches and leadership roles.

Though his source materials are in the public record, Heidebrecht’s work makes the evidence accessible to readers by telling the story, highlighting the decision-making process, and interpreting the underlying currents all in one place.

“It’s a story that needed to be told,” says Jon Isaak, secretary of the MB Historical Commission, which commissioned Heidebrecht to update his dissertation research to 2010 and publish the book with Kindred Productions.

Heidebrecht wrote about the Canadian Conference 2006 resolution in a final chapter of the book, a component not included in his dissertation. “Have we remained in 2006?” one participant asked at the book launch. “What gives hope is local churches wrestling with their own convictions,” says Heidebrecht.

“This book gives a sense of the story, the push and pull, frustrating and fascinating dimensions,” says Isaak.

This article was written by Karla Braun for MB Herald and was posted on May 15, 2019. See https://mbherald.com/wiml-journey/

Anna Janzen Neufeld diaries donated

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jon Isaak

Summer 2018 marked a significant accession at CMBS. Hildegard (Peters) Isaak (b. 1933), granddaughter of Anna (Janzen) Neufeld (1868–1945), donated Anna’s original diary/journal books to CMBS (Acc. no. 2018-08). See image showing Anna’s diary/journal books.

In addition to the donation of the diaries, transcriber and translator Peter Neudorf (b. 1935) of Vancouver donated digital copies of his German transcriptions and English translations of the family letters and Anna’s diary/journal books at the same time.

Peter spent about nine years on the transcription/translation project, starting in 2009. Peter’s wife Helga (Peters) Neudorf (1937–2017), another of Anna’s granddaughters, edited and proofread Peter’s translations until Helga’s passing. Grandson Helmut Peters (b. 1935) also helped with translation verification. Hedy (Peters) Pletz (b. 1942) is also a granddaughter. The original family letters remain in the possession of the family.

The donated collection at CMBS includes 30 cm of textual materials: 6 diary/journal books, 1 notebook, 1 friendship autograph book, and 744 pages of transcriptions/translations (i.e., English translations of some 70 letters written by Kornelius A. Neufeld (1869–1917) dated from 1890 to 1917, as well as English translations of Anna’s diary/journal books dated 1916 and 1919 to 1925). (See the online description at http://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/personal_papers/neufeld-anna-janzen-1868-1945/.)

Through letters and journal entries, the collection documents well the life of a Mennonite factory family as they experience loss due to the Russian Revolution and First World War, emigration from Ukraine, eventual liquidation of their assets, and the challenges of starting life over in a new country.

Anna Janzen was the daughter of industrialist Jacob Wilhelm Janzen (1845–1917) and Helena Unrau (1847–1917). Anna was born in Andreasfeld, Chortitza, on June 23, 1868. She married Kornelius Neufeld on June 26, 1891, in Serjejewka, Fuerstenland. They had eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Kornelius Neufeld was the son of Abram A. Neufeld (1820–1876) and Helena Unrau (1834–1898). Kornelius was born on May 26, 1869, at the Neustaedter Estate, located between Einlage and Ekaterinoslav, where his father Abram worked as a miller. His father died in 1876 of diabetes in Steinfeld Schlactin, a new farming settlement to which they had moved. Their 135-acre farm was sold for 50 rubles and the family sent back to where they had come from. Some years later, in 1889, Kornelius’s older brother Herman took him to Serjejewka, Fuerstenland, where Kornelius started to work in the Janzen-Klassen farm implement foundry. In 1891, he married the Janzens’ daughter Anna and was eventually promoted to management of the factory. After the Janzen-Klassen partnership broke up, Kornelius and his father-in-law formed a new foundry and machine shop.

About his translations, Peter writes, “I began the translation project with about 70 letters, the first one written by Kornelius in 1890 to his brother Herman in Nikolayevka. Starting in 1916, his wife, Anna Janzen, kept a diary, writing almost daily. She produced eight journal books in total; two were destroyed. For the first diary (321 pages) and the letters, I transcribed the text from Gothic script to English script and then translated the transcription into English. Eventually, I translated directly from Gothic to English. I started the project in 2009 and sent the first letter translations for the family—Helga’s siblings—to read on December 28, 2009, and the last one on August 11, 2018.

“Having been a technician with IBM for over 30 years, the word can’t was rarely in my vocabulary. On occasion, I would spend up to three days on a particularly difficult word, that is, a couple of hours a day, and then I typically came up with an English translation. Some Ukrainian words I could not transpose and I left them as Ukrainian. I want to give credit to my wife, who, as long as she was able, proofread and corrected my grammar. I thank Helmut Peters, her brother, for taking over after her passing.

“Anna’s diary accounts give evidence of enjoying incredible wealth and then of experiencing the total loss of everything following the Russian Revolution. There is the narration of her husband’s appendicitis operations and ultimate death in 1917. The family, minus father, managed to flee to Germany on November 23, 1918, from their large home on the factory compound, travelling by train with the retreating German soldiers following the end of the First World War. Then there is her daughter’s death—also of appendicitis—after needing to be left in Halifax as they immigrated to Canada in January 1922 following a three-year stay in Germany. Also moving is the humbling experience of having to live by gifts from kind-hearted Germans when the family’s money ran out and Germany faced massive inflation.

“Anna was clearly a person that always needed people around her. Her diary describes many visits with friends, and yet there are regular expressions of loneliness. Still, the message that comes through almost daily in the entries is her conviction that God cares and will provide.”

This accession report by Jon Isaak (Anna’s great-grandson) was first published in the Mennonite Historian 44/4 (Dec. 2018): 7.

The Russian Mennonite Story

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Jon Isaak

Released in April 2018, The Russian Mennonite Story: The Heritage Cruise Lectures is a book documenting Prof. Paul Toews’s long-standing contribution to understanding better the Mennonite experience in Russia. Toews was well known for guiding Mennonite Heritage cruises to Ukraine before his passing in 2015. Dr. Aileen Friesen edited Paul’s cruise lectures for the book. CMBS was responsible for making high-resolution scans of over 40 photographs from its photographic collection for reproduction in this book. The book sells for $39 and is available at https://www.therussianmennonitestory.com/.

Below is a book review written by Peter Epp, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg.

In The Russian Mennonite Story: The Heritage Cruise Lectures, Dr. Paul Toews’s three Heritage Cruise lectures are set alongside vivid photographs of Mennonite life—past and present—in Russia (now Ukraine).

While the book is surely welcomed by former Heritage Cruise members for providing a reminder of their tour—Toews gave the lectures during the 16 years he accompanied the Mennonite Heritage Cruise (1995–2010) down the Dnieper River into the heart of the former Mennonite homeland—its impact will extend much farther. Its bold use of large, stunningly (sometimes shockingly) high resolution photographs allows it to serve as a virtual tour for those who have never taken the tour.

Toews never had a chance to finish or publish his lectures—he died in 2015. However, Dr. Aileen Friesen agreed to edit, complete, and gather photographs for the production of a published version of Toews’s lectures. The result is a well-organized, easy-to-follow presentation. The Russian Mennonite Story is a worthy addition to the growing catalogue of introductory Russian Mennonite history books that serve those who want pass their story on, quickly review it, or discover it for the first time.

Toews’s three lectures mostly proceed in chronological order, with each section adding another layer of interpretation. The first lecture, “Power and Promise,” describes the arrival and pre-First World War life of Russian Mennonites, emphasizing their relatively rapid rise to economic success and cultural confidence. Here, Toews asserts that traditional assumptions of Mennonite simplicity are themselves too simple. Rather, Mennonites were “emulat[ing]…the industrial elites of Western Europe and America” quite successfully (34).

The second lecture, “Pathos and Tragedy,” describes the horrors that followed the First World War, as Mennonites suffered through that war, the Bolshevik Revolution, the resulting civil war, and Soviet oppression. Toews uses the lecture’s title to explain how contemporary Mennonites might understand this part of their story. On the one hand, their suffering was the result of them being victims to an external pathos, which Toews asserts to be a kind of madness that overtook the understandable goals of the early revolution. On the other hand, their suffering was the result of Mennonites’ tragic choices—hard decisions that Toews suggests were “the lesser of two evils” or had hidden consequences—that can be both pitied and admired (64).

The third lecture, “Paradox and Irony,” provides a concluding interpretation of the first two lectures and subsequent events. Here, Toews asserts that the Russian Mennonite experience can be understood through the lenses of paradox and irony: a move to Russia for preservation produced radical innovation, a German identity that provided stability later led to displacement, a search for permanence later produced exile, significant Mennonite innovations eventually “drew attention to…‘foreignness’” (77), and an attempt to preserve a free church led to a Privilegium that produced something of a Volkskirche (people’s church). To conclude, Toews suggests that the most significant irony is one of Mennonite resilience: the Soviet attempt to “consign [Mennonites] to the ash of history” has recently given way to a reclamation of the Mennonite story by Mennonites and non-Mennonite Ukrainians.

Finally, Aileen Friesen (who also provides a preface) completes the book with a necessary conclusion of her own, carefully suggesting that Toews’s narrative, while foundational, will benefit from the natural historiographical process of engaging “fresh approaches and challenge[s].” Friesen outlines many of these, including the need for more social history, which could tell us more about Mennonite women, everyday lives, and Mennonites’ connections to non-Mennonite neighbours. She also notes that Toews’s narrative will benefit from further research on Russian Mennonite colonialism and class, research that challenges the traditional Mennonite narrative. Toews’s interpretive use of pathos and tragedy limits a more complete understanding of Mennonite accountability and the portrayal of current Mennonite humanitarian aid and Ukrainian attitudes towards Mennonites reflect a somewhat colonial tone.

Overall, however, The Russian Mennonite Story is not designed for nuanced historical debate, but to capture one of the foundational ways Mennonites came to tell this part of their story as they began to fully engage it. It does this eloquently and beautifully. Preserving this crucial, accessible piece of Toews’s work is a gift for generations to come.

This Book Review was first published in the Mennonite Historian 44/3 (Sept. 2018): 12.

Flight: Letters from the Mennonitische Rundschau, 1929/30

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jon Isaak

Harold Jantz (standing with Neoma Jantz) addresses a group gathered in Winnipeg for the launch of his book, Flight, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the CommonWord resource centre, Canadian Mennonite University. Photo credit: Steve Salnikowski, ChronicCreative.

In 2012, when Harold Jantz first came to the archives to borrow the bound collection of all the 1929 issues of the weekly magazine Mennonitische Rundschau (or Mennonite Observer in English), I was quite nervous. Why? It is a fragile and very rare collection. But as I learned more of what he had in mind, it seemed like a good risk to take.In fact, the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission was so impressed with his translation project that it awarded him a project grant in 2015 (see news release at: http://www.mbhistory.org/news.en.html#dec_15_2015).

In this book, aptly called Flight: Mennonites facing the Soviet empire in 1929/30, from the pages of the Mennonitsche Rundschau (Eden Echoes Publishing, 2018), Harold has rehabilitated voices of suffering and longing from the past. How so? Harold translated and summarized all the German letters published in the Rundschau during the years 1929/30.

These letters were submitted and published with the hope that loved ones in North America or in Russia might learn the news of those family members who had emigrated or who had been blocked from emigration by Soviet authorities. The newspaper functioned as a “message board” for Mennonites separated from their loved ones by geographical and political barriers.

These letters—likely allowed by sympathetic Soviet officials—eventually arrived in North America and the recipients turned them over to the Rundschau editor, Herman Neufeld, who edited and published the letters out of his office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. While other newspapers carried news from Russia, the Rundschau carried the largest amount and was read by the largest number of people on both sides of the Atlantic.

Unfortunately, as often happens, a social group that manages to obtain liberation from oppression turns around and becomes a new oppressor. Such was the case following the Bolshevik revolution and civil war. And so it was that the Mennonite settler communities living in Russia got caught in this massive social and economic reversal.

The Soviets were passionate in their quest to remake Russia and the Mennonites were simply on the wrong side of Stalin’s grand Five-Year Plan. They were offside for three reasons:

• They professed a Christian faith.
• They practiced private landownership, even though they shared much in communal villages.
• The language of their literature, church life, and cultural preference had remained German in their farming settlements on the Russian steppes; now they were associated with Russia’s enemy, Germany.

Many felt they now had little choice other than to emigrate from Russia. However, most did not succeed. Thousands of Mennonite settlers assembled in Moscow, beginning in the summer and through the fall of 1929, requesting permission from Soviet authorities to leave. Some 5,600 German settlers—3,885 of whom were Mennonites—managed to secure exit visas through Germany, but more than 8,000 were refused exit papers and were sent back in hastily assembled boxcar trains to their villages or into exile. Many thousands perished.

Flight makes a huge contribution for three reasons:

• Harold uses one the best first-hand public sources for this period of terror and loss, the Mennonitsche Rundschau
• Harold puts into English these accounts, which would otherwise be inaccessible, as most North Americans no longer can read German very well.
• Harold has created an extensive Index of names, subjects, and places, so as to make this massive 735-page book usable.

Clearly a labour of love—readers with family ties to this era will be especially appreciative of this book, as will anyone interested in human rights, political science, sociology, church history, and Russian history.

Flight sells for $60 and is available through the CommonWord resource center on the campus of Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg. More information at: https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/2/19795?readmore=1

Written by Jon Isaak, Director of the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies, Winnipeg.

Remembering the flight from Oklahoma

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Jon Isaak

Drafted American men reporting for WWI service at Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas (1917-1918). Photo credit: American National Archives, 165-WW-474B-1.

In 2018, our Klaassen family [Roger Epp, the author, is speaking about his family] will mark 100 years since my grandfather, his brothers, and their father arrived in Canada. We can easily take our family story for granted, something so well-rehearsed that it contains no more surprises. Or we can treat it as a kind of Heilsgeschichte, the salvation history of a faithful remnant, set apart, when instead it really discloses so much of what still makes for suffering in our world—if no longer for us, then for others.

Our Klaassen story is not just our story. It is inseparable from the story of war, nationalism, dispossession, and migration. We should resist the urge to sentimentalize or limit its reach in our own times, especially after a U.S. presidential election that unleashed the kind of menacing anti-foreigner rhetoric our people and others experienced at the outset of World War I.

Now, of course, we have blended comfortably into mainstream North America. We are not a threat to anyone. But we once were. In the country where our family landed in 1884, in a harbour watched over by the Statue of Liberty, the minds and bodies of Mennonite sons would be subjected to intense and brutal forms of abuse within a generation. Not all of them survived.

Because the Klaassen family is unusually rich in memoirs, diaries, and other documents, as well as the retellings at reunions, the outlines of the Klaassen family’s quarter-century in southwestern Oklahoma and then our flight to Canada are familiar enough.

We know that Jacob Klaassen (1867–1948), my great-grandfather, claimed land near the Washita River, as did his brother and his mother Maria, born in what is now Poland and widowed on the Great Trek to Central Asia. He married Katharina Toews (1871–1908) from Kansas, built a farm, and preached in the Herold Church in the country, in whose cemetery his wife, an infant daughter, and two sons, one killed beneath a grain wagon, lie buried.

We do not often acknowledge that the Oklahoma homestead became available for settlement in the first place because the U.S. Congress had passed legislation taking away “excess” land from the indigenous Cheyenne. The Cheyenne were displaced by two of the most discreditable episodes in frontier history in 1864 and 1867, and settled near the Washita. As a result, the farming district between the towns of Bessie, Cordell, and Corn was a checkerboard of Mennonite and Cheyenne land.

We know that Jacob’s nephew, Johannes Klaassen (1895–1918), who had grown up on an adjacent quarter-section, was one of the first group of three draftees from the community to report to Camp Travis in Texas. We know that he was court-martialed and sentenced to twenty-five years of hard labour at Fort Leavenworth for his anti-war views. And to his father’s great distress, he was sent home in October 1918 in a coffin, dressed in an army uniform.

We know that Jacob had already instructed his oldest sons, Jacob and Martin, to board the train in Clinton under cover of night in the direction of Canada; that relatives in Montana coached them across the border into Saskatchewan; and that Martin, my grandfather, lacking any official papers, was taken from the train in Moose Jaw to prison until his Uncle David Toews could intervene for him.

We know how war disrupts lives and disperses families.

But we also live in North America, where we are tempted to place ourselves inside the powerful settler mythology in which this continent becomes the final destination in the search for freedom—what the historian Tony Judt calls the “narrative of geographical emancipation: escaping the wrong places and finding our way to better ones.”[1] If we do so, we will be hard-pressed to imagine the anti-foreigner hysteria that was manufactured nationally and in Oklahoma in 1917 around the declaration of war.

I say “manufactured” because war and conscription were not greeted with enthusiasm in the Oklahoma countryside. In the months and years leading to 1917, rural Oklahoma had been a hotbed of political activism and agrarian radicalism.[2] There is no evidence that the Klaassen family, steadfastly apolitical, was involved in any of it, but they could not have missed the copies of the Sword of Truth newspaper or the posters in Washita County, warning landlords against mistreating tenant farmers and sharecroppers, who were a major force in organized movements to stop rent-gouging and stabilize land tenure. In this they were often supported by holiness preachers of the kind depicted in John Steinbeck’s novel, Grapes of Wrath. In the 1916 national election, the Socialist candidate for President, Eugene Debs, got one in six votes in Oklahoma and almost 40 per cent in a neighbouring county.

When war was declared, members of a loose coalition of farmers, Seminole-Muskogee and Creek peoples, recent immigrants, African Americans, and “Wobblies”—advocates of One Big Union—led a brief uprising mostly on the eastern side of the state that took its name, the Green Corn Rebellion, from a Muskogee sacred harvest ceremony. The uprising was ill-planned; its objectives were unclear. But the combination of war and rebellion provided a pretext for the political establishment in the towns to crack down indiscriminately on a much wider circle of their opponents. The state established a Council of Defense in each county, comprised of some of those leading citizens. The Councils hired thugs and vigilantes to do their most violent work.

The real war, in other words, was often a local one in Oklahoma. A farm leader in Bessie was tarred and feathered. A newspaper editor, insufficiently patriotic, was shot on the steps of the Washita County courthouse in Cordell. A church was burned. German place-names were altered (Korn to Corn); German-language schools and newspapers like the local Oklahoma Vorwärts were forced to close. By war’s end, the Ku Klux Klan was a major force across the state.

In Oklahoma in the summer of 2000, I asked our relatives about any lingering local feelings from the war. The conversation got very quiet. A woman described how, not long ago, she had been afraid to speak at work in defense of Mennonite conscientious objectors (COs) when the subject came up; her boss was connected to one of the old notable families in town. Her husband said people still avoided talking about the war in order to get along.

Oklahoma’s wartime intensity may have been exceptional, but the same popular feelings could be found throughout the Great Plains. They were amplified politically at the national level. President Woodrow Wilson, who had been re-elected in 1916, promising to keep the U.S. out of the war, also seized the moment to target so-called hyphenated Americans. He had already prepared the ground for such a campaign with these chilling comments in his Third Address to Congress in 1915: There are citizens of the United States, I blush to admit, born under other flags, but welcomed under our generous nationalization laws to the full freedom and opportunity of America, who have poured the poison of disloyalty into the very arteries of our national life… The hand of our power should close over them at once.[3]

The construction of national identity is always about defining who is inside and who is outside—who is not one of us. A serious and significant intelligence report prepared at the time for the War Department identified Mennonites, Amish, and Hutterites as dangerous, unpatriotic people, communist in practice, possibly part of a pro-German conspiracy to undermine the war effort.[4] The truth didn’t matter. All members of those communities were automatically under suspicion, and often monitored by the citizen councils of defense.

At one point, close to 200 Mennonite leaders were threatened with sedition charges for signing a joint letter on the subject of war bonds; in that case the Justice Department said no. At other times, the law sided with the mob. A Mennonite pastor in Montana, for example, narrowly escaped lynching at the hands of local notables led by the sheriff. How quickly the public mood could turn—and turn against neighbours.

For President Wilson, conscription served the larger purpose of creating a unified nation. The Selective Service Act of 1917 required all able men, aged 21 to 30, to prepare for call-up. Sociologically, the war effort was a melting pot for young men drawn from immigrant enclaves, rural and urban, by the new draft lottery and sent to one of 16 large camps across the country, mostly in the West, which presumably had more recent immigrants to integrate. There they were issued the same U.S. army uniform—a word that bears reflection.

The Act made provision for conscientious objectors to choose non-combatant roles, but required them, unlike in Canada, to report as soldiers to the designated military camp if drafted and there request an alternative assignment.[5] The Act left the meaning of non-combatant service to the President to define, but no such definition had been given when the first trains filled with young men arrived at the camps.

For declared COs, the physical and verbal abuse that began on the trains continued in the camps, whose commanding officers intended to uphold military discipline by dealing resolutely with pacifists. Uncooperative COs were welcomed with repeated near-drownings, beatings, sexual humiliations involving guns and sticks, and, in at least one case, at Camp Funston in Kansas, a mock execution.[6]

The culture of permission came from the top. Despite assurances given to the Mennonite leaders who travelled to Washington, politicians who had set fire to the popular mood had little room to grant special privileges or show sympathy in public.

About three million men would report to military training camps during the course of the war. Of the three million, about 20,000 arrived in camp with CO certificates extracted from local authorities like those in Cordell. Of that number, about 4,000 continued to affirm those declarations despite intense pressure. Some chose non-combatant service, for example, in the medical corps. Some got farm furloughs.

About 450 were court-martialed and sentenced to hard labour for terms as long as 30 years for refusing to wear uniforms or perform specific duties. Among them were Mennonites, Amish, and Hutterites, but also Quakers, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Doukhobors, liberal Christians, secular Jews, socialists, anarchists, atheists—a melting pot, too. There were more court-martials at Camp Travis than anywhere else, notwithstanding the disciplinary practice of confining men for days in the stockade, without protection from heat, sun, or rain.[7]

Of those 450, at least 27 COs died in military prison. One of them, Johannes Klaassen, was the nephew of my great-grandfather, the cousin of my grandfather.

In his recent book, Pacifists in Chains: The Persecution of Hutterites During the Great War, Duane Stoltzfus gives a fascinating, troubling, and very relevant account of the targeting of the bodies and minds of young men. The book follows in close detail the story of four Hutterite men—three of them Hofer brothers—from a colony in South Dakota, who were drafted and reported to Fort Lewis, though they were married with children and might have sought exemptions. They were soon court-martialed for non-cooperation and sentenced to hard labour in Alcatraz Prison, long before it became a tourist attraction in San Francisco Bay.

When the Hutterites refused uniforms and work assignments, they were confined to isolation cells in the prison basement. Dressed down to their underwear, they slept on damp concrete; they went without food for days; and in the deepest row of cells they saw no light other than what entered when the door opened. Sometimes they were manacled, hands together, to the bars above their cell doors, so high that only their toes touched the floor and their limbs ached when they were released. Sometimes they were lashed at the same time.[8]

In November 1918, just after Armistice, the four Hutterites were shipped by train from Alcatraz to Fort Leavenworth with its 40-foot walls above the Missouri River and its Special Disciplinary Barracks, where COs were housed. From the train, they were marched together, in chains, suitcase in one hand, Bibles in the other, through the streets of the town and up the hill. Though official reports later discounted it, others recalled that they ran a gauntlet of soldiers prodding them with bayonets. Finally, they stood outside on a cold November night waiting for the camp commander.[9]

The isolation and manacling resumed. Within two weeks, two Hofer brothers were dead. Their families were alerted of their failing health by telegram; their father, wives, and children arrived in time to say their farewells. One brother died that night. When his wife demanded the next morning to see his body, she found him in a coffin dressed in an army uniform. When the brother died days later, his family appealed successfully to prison officials not to dress him in a uniform for the train trip home for burial.[10]

Though we know less of what Johannes Klaassen endured at Leavenworth, all of this has a very familiar ring, as did the official cause of death: influenza. Certainly, there was a global pandemic in late 1918, helped by the disease vectors of troops moving across oceans and continents. But, as Stoltzfus notes, a place like Leavenworth presented optimal conditions for the spread of influenza: crowded, cold, damp, poorly ventilated cell-blocks, poor diets, and populations of young men, a highly susceptible demographic.[11]

In the last days of the war, Jane Addams, the Chicago campaigner for world peace, women’s suffrage, and the rights of immigrants, who won the Nobel Prize in 1931, and the National Civil Liberties Bureau, investigated conditions at Leavenworth.[12] Needless to say, these were not the sort of friends that Mennonites from Oklahoma or Hutterites from South Dakota would expect to find in the world; but then they could not look for support from the rest of Christianity—certainly not from those who had begun to call themselves fundamentalists, and not from many in the mainline Protestant denominations either.

The Bureau’s report used a blunt word, “torture,” to describe the treatment of CO prisoners. The U.S. government’s response was dismissive: these were radicals. The families received no apologies. Before the last surviving COs were released from prison in 1919 and 1920—against public demands that they should serve their full sentences—some of the Hutterite families had moved to Canada.

This is a powerful, dark story. It is our Klaassen story, too. We would not be here otherwise. The story comes from a time when it mattered a great deal to the U.S. government and all of its agents, at every level, to claim the bodies, the tongues, and the undivided loyalties of young men for a war effort it had disavowed only months before; and when that loyalty was stubbornly refused, their bodies could be abused unto death, though they represented no threat whatsoever to the national security of the United States. They had no secrets to divulge.

The story comes from a time, too, when those young men bore a disproportionate share of the burden for upholding the historic peace tradition of nonresistance that had displaced Mennonite communities to a new continent in a time of war. Conscription put them front and centre. Their own leaders had been caught unprepared by the war, the public mood, and the government’s response; they could not find a common Mennonite position. The young men often felt left to themselves to negotiate a gauntlet of abuse and propaganda. But imagine the parental and community expectations in places like the Herold Church, especially where the identity of Anabaptist Christianity was taken so seriously.

We are now far removed from the circumstances that ripped the Klaassen family out of Oklahoma. We do not worry for ourselves in that way. The daily political news on our troubled continent, however, contains plenty of distressing reminders of 1917. Our story is not just our story. For others, it is far from over.

If we remember our story, it is not hard to imagine a country and some of its noisiest political—and Christian—leaders swept up in anti-foreigner hysteria.

It is not hard to imagine people and places of worship monitored and attacked simply because of the religious identities they represent. Surely, they must be connected to the international enemy.

It is not hard to imagine that recent immigrants can get reported and arrested for speaking in their first language in public—say, in an airport lounge—even if they are expressing everyday things, or holy things. If they want to avoid suspicion, they should speak English!

Let me risk one more step. The more I have learned about the events of 1917 and 1918, especially about the treatment of COs in American military prisons, the more I am struck by the echoes in what has happened more recently at Abu Ghraib in Iraq and at Guantanamo naval base, which was chosen, in fact, over Leavenworth as the place to house prisoners swept up in an indiscriminate global dragnet after 9/11; for it was thought to be beyond reach of either international or domestic law. I am not suggesting exact parallels here. But the culture of permission was much the same. So was the enlistment of rank-and-file soldiers in a familiar catalogue of cruelties: isolation, exposure, sexual humiliation, simulated drownings, manacling.[13] The prisoners were less than human. They deserved what they got.

My point is that if we are true to our Klaassen story, then we also know enough to refuse enlistment in the political campaigns that now swirl around us—the campaigns that give permission, that draw hard lines between those inside and those outside. For we have been outsiders longer than not. We have felt the hand of power, in those chilling words, close over us. That is the story we know. That is why we are here. Let it not happen to others.

Written by Roger Epp, a professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. This article is adapted from a talk he gave at a Klaassen family gathering in Saskatchewan on August 6, 2016. The article was first published in the March 2017 issue of Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta newsletter. It was reprinted with permission in Mennonite Historian 43/4 (December 2017): 1, 4-5, and 8.

Notes
1. Judt is describing the various east-to-west migrations of his own Jewish family (Tony Judt, with Timothy Snyder, Thinking the Twentieth Century [New York: Penguin, 2012], 24).
2. In these paragraphs, I am drawing partly on what I have written in We Are All Treaty: Prairie Essays (Edmonton: University of Alberta Press, 2008), especially chapter 6, and on the historical sources indicated there.
3. Woodrow Wilson, Third Annual Message to Congress, December 7, 1915, The American Presidency Project, at http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=29556.
4. See Allan Teichrow, “Military Surveillance of Mennonites in World War I,” Mennonite Quarterly Review 53 (1979): 95–127; and “World War I and the Mennonite Migration to Canada to Avoid the Draft,” Mennonite Quarterly Review 45 (1971): 219–249. In the latter article, Teichrow writes: “For a man of German ancestry who happened also to be a conscientious objector, America was in some ways the worst of all possible places in 1917–18” (pp. 227-28), especially Oklahoma, where “mob violence . . . always lurked beneath the surface” (p. 246). He notes that Mennonite group emigration was greatest from Oklahoma.
5. Duane Stoltzfus, Pacifists in Chains: The Persecution of Hutterites during the Great War (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013), provides a very good recent overview of the circumstances in which Mennonites as well found themselves. See also Melanie Springer Mock, Writing Peace: The Unheard Voices of Great War Mennonite Objectors (Telford, PA: Pandora Press, 2003); Gerlof Horman, American Mennonites and the Great War: 1914–1918 (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1994); James C. Juhnke, “Mennonites in Militarist America: Some Consequences of World War I,” in Kingdom, Cross, and Community: Essays on Mennonite Themes in Honor of Guy F Hershberger, eds. J. R. Burkholder and Calvin W. Redekop (Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1976); and Mary Ellen Snodgrass, Civil Disobedience: An Encyclopedic History of Dissidence in the United States (New York: Routledge, 2009), 195–197. Three valuable online sources of documents and oral histories are the Bethel College Library World War I Oral History Collection at https://mla.bethelks.edu/ww1.html; the Swarthmore College Peace Collection at https://www.swarthmore.edu/library/peace/conscientiousobjection/co%20website/pages/HistoryNew.htm; and the Home Before the Leaves Fall Project at https://wwionline.org/introduction.
6. Stolztfus, Pacifists in Chains, 36–38.
7. The Bethel Oral History Collection contains an interview with Peter Quiring, who had enlisted with Johannes Klaassen from the Herold Church and whose family had also been on the trek to Central Asia. The audio files are available at https://mla.bethelks.edu/audio/ohww1/quiring_peter_j1.mp3 and https://mla.bethelks.edu/audio/ohww1/quiring_peter_j2.mp3. See also John W. Arn, The Herold Mennonite Church, 1899–1969 (Newton, KS: Mennonite Press, 1969), which provides local details of the war at pp. 13–17. Transcripts from the court-martial of a Quaker CO at Camp Travis can be found at http://civilianpublicservice.org/sites/civilianpublicservice.org/files/HarryLCharles.pdf.
8. Stolztfus, Pacifists in Chains, 117–121.
9. Stoltzfus, Pacifists in Chains, 159–161.
10. Stoltzfus, Pacifists in Chains, 172–174.
11. Stoltzfus, Pacifists in Chains, 174–175.
12. Stoltzfus, Pacifists in Chains, chapter 8. The NCLB report by David Eichel was released in December 1918 under the title What Happens in Military Prisons: The Public is Entitled to the Facts.
13. Confidential reports prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and leaked to newspapers in 2004, for example, identified the use “humiliating acts, solitary confinement, temperature extremes, use of forced positions”—each “a form of torture”—against prisoners at Guantanamo, as well as similar abuses at US military prisons in Iraq. See Neil Lewis, “Red Cross Finds Detainee Abuse in Guantanamo,” New York Times, November 30, 2004, at http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/30/politics/red-cross-finds-detainee-abuse-in-guantanamo.html; and “Red Cross report details alleged Iraq abuses,” The Guardian, May 10, 2004, at https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/may/10/military.usa.

Canada 150: On track? or derailed?

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jon Isaak

CPR logo from the 1890s

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) saved my people’s life. Maybe that sounds a bit dramatic. And actually, it’s a bit strange to say it that way—I don’t really ever talk about “my people” quite like that. But for this particular story, I’m learning it’s important that I do. Indeed, for many of us, this story is as familiar and formative as the biblical story of the Exodus itself.

The particular story is this: a century ago, as World War I was grinding on and the Russian revolution flared up, “my people” (those Mennonites of Dutch descent who spoke German and had lived as colonists in Russian-conquered Tatar, Bashkir, Nogai, and Ukrainian territories) experienced incredible hardship. Mennonites in North America heard about the hardships, and responded generously with relief supplies.

But many of the Mennonites from Russia wanted more than aid; they wanted to emigrate. They investigated US, Canada, and Mexico as possible destinations; only Canada chose to open its doors. But as a plundered and war-ravaged people, the costs of emigration were prohibitive. In 1922, a group of leaders formed the “Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization” and signed a deal with the CPR to transport 3,000 refugees on credit.

The émigrés began arriving in 1923, and by 1930 the CPR had brought more than 21 thousand refugees to Canada, at a loaned cost of over 1.7 million dollars. The stories of those left behind (like my father-in-law, who escaped the Soviet regime during World War II, or others who left for Germany in the 1970s, or who like my father’s half-sister outlived the USSR and could be visited by Westerners in the 1990s) reaffirmed the reasons to be thankful for the CPR’s way of escape.

In the minds of many, the CPR was a divine tool along the lines of biblical Cyrus, God’s “anointed” who brought release to Israel in exile.

The CPR destroyed my neighbours’ lives. Again, this is perhaps overly dramatic—but in the bigger picture, I don’t think so. Railway was the Next Big Thing in the mid 1800s. And as the railways came westward first across the American Midwest, then in copy-cat style a generation later north of the 49th, they led to the catastrophic demise of the American bison, the mainstay of the prairie First Nations economies. This happened indirectly, by slicing up the seasonal paths of the grazing herds; but also more directly, by importing hunters by the thousands, and transporting out bison skins by the hundreds of thousands (one firm in St. Louis traded a quarter million hides in 1871).

We know the economic pain of crude oil dropping from $100 to $40 a barrel; can we imagine the devastation and cultural upheaval of the total collapse of the bison economy? Herds numbering in the tens of millions at the time of colonial contact were reduced to a few isolated remnants totalling about a thousand animals by 1889. The resulting mass starvation on the prairies became a very useful tool in the hands of the colonial governments, to encourage bands to sign the treaties—treaties that laid the groundwork for the colonizing that brought my people to Canada.

The CPR saved my family’s life. My own family is bound up very much in the CPR immigration story. As the poor refugees arrived in Canada full of hope (including my mother’s Thiessen family in 1925, and my father’s in late 1928), the Great Depression struck. The $1.7 million debt looked like an impossible burden. And my grandfather was the chief debt collector for the Canadian Mennonite Board of Colonization, as an employee for the CPR. C.F. Klassen criss-crossed the country (by train, of course), visiting every little Mennonite church, farm, and house, collecting dollar by dollar, sometimes only penny by penny, the prohibitive debt.

The principal was paid off in 1946; only $180,000 had been paid in interest, and the CPR forgave another $1.5 million in interest. How could this not be seen as God’s grace? And this work paved the way for another work of grace, as my grandfather returned to Europe after the war, and directed the resettlement of over seven thousand more Mennonite refugees from the USSR. His CPR work gave him knowledge of hundreds of Mennonite homes and communities across Canada, so that when he met fleeing families in Europe, he could help to connect them to relatives across the Atlantic.

The CPR derailed my neighbours’ families. The story of the building of Canada “from sea to sea” is the story of the railway, and the CPR in particular, as the reward promised to British Columbia for joining Confederation. It’s the story of “opening up” the West to European settlers, to occupy land advertised as “empty.”

It’s very specifically the story of the Riel Rebellion, with its almost 3,000 Canadian troops shipped out from Ontario and east, via the just-finished CPR lines, to suppress the Métis uprising against Ottawa’s unjust rule. The fear that this event fomented in eastern Canada of “savage Indians” was then used to tighten the already oppressive regime of the Indian Act. For example, the unofficial (never passed into law) policy of the pass system was still enforced, restricting the movements of Indigenous peoples off reserve.

And then, in 1890, Mennonite settlers arrived by rail in Laird, Saskatchewan. Federal agents in the years following sold those settlers land that had been set aside for the Young Chippewayan First Nation (Reserve 107). These Cree had signed Treaty 6 in 1876, but had fled the region in the aftermath of government crackdowns because of the 1885 Métis uprising (as well as on-going famine because of the disappearance of the bison).

The land was theirs, but vacant, and now it was illegally re-appropriated and sold to settlers from “my people.” The Young Chippewayan band, disbanded for a century and spread across western Canada, continues to work today to convince the government that they are the legitimate heirs of that broken treaty promise.

These intertwining stories are just a tiny, personal slice of 150 years of Canadian colonial complexity. It’s not a rant or an attack on the railway per se, although the CPR was certainly a tool and a promoter of the larger project of colonialism (and it’s commonly acknowledged that the railway enterprise of Canada’s nation-building era was an “orgy of corruption”: political kickbacks, subsidies, and the like). But mostly, this is a lament for the inextricable link between my story and my neighbours’ stories, to which I’ve been blind for most of my fifty-plus years.

It’s a painful reminder that as much as the CPR is part of my family’s story, I am also part of the CPR’s deeply checkered story. I might paraphrase the apostle: “The very railway that promised life [to me] proved to be death [to my neighbour]… Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? …Wretched colonial that I am! Who will deliver me from this body politic of death?”

Who indeed! There is a Person whose name is Truth. And his mission in life (and death) is Reconciliation, a journey which he calls us all to join him on. For me, that has meant a willingness to have my eyes opened to the existence of my Indigenous neighbours. Very specifically, the lives of Cree neighbours like Junior, Lucille, Kohkom Betsy, Jamin, Shelley, Hal, Margaret, Moshom Charlie (may he rest in peace), and other friends. People whose lives and lands have been subject to the derailing actions of a century and more of Canadian injustice, yet who remain people of generosity, goodwill, wisdom, and good humour. Their friendship invites and inspires me to get to know their story better—and to let it shape my own.

I look forward to a time in Canada when their people and mine, indigenous and settlers, can all live side by side with openness, trust, and friendship. Side by side, strong and true, like parallel ribbons of steel, equal in size, stretching across this vast land—no, stronger yet, strong like the solid earth beneath the rails, the ground on which all else is built.

Written by Randy Klassen. Randy lives in Saskatoon, in Treaty Six territory. He works for MCC Canada as national restorative justice coordinator. This article appeared in Mennonite Historian 43/3 (September 2017): 5 and was based on an earlier version appearing online as a blog post at <www.newleafnetwork.ca>.

PhD Student Saves History from the Shredder

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Jon Isaak

Jeremy Wiebe, Kitchener, Ontario

When Jeremy Wiebe heard that the remaining inventory of Mennonites in Canada (volumes 1–3) were in danger of being shredded to save warehouse storage fees, he took action. Using his computer programming skills, and the offer of the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies to take care of transportation to Winnipeg, storage, and shipping, PhD student Wiebe established a webstore at www.mennonitesincanada.ca with e-commerce capabilities that went live on April 12, 2017.

Wiebe’s idea was pitched at the January 2017 meeting in Winnipeg of the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada. The Society had been looking for a way to sell its remaining copies of Mennonites in Canada volumes. A liquidation price of $5 per book, or $15 for the set of three meant that MHSC would get at least some return for these valuable books; and CMBS agreed to handle the shipping to anywhere in Canada for $20.

Sales have been brisk, according to Jon Isaak of the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. “We are down to only a few copies of volume 1, with more of volumes 2 and 3 remaining.” Isaak noted that some people are buying 15 books at a time to give as gifts.

The three volumes—1,500 pages in total—are widely recognized as the definitive history of the Mennonite experience in Canada from 1786 to 1970. The first two volumes, published in 1974 and 1982, were authored by Frank H. Epp; and the third volume was written by Ted Regehr and published in 1996.

Wiebe, a Mennonite history student in graduate studies at the University of Waterloo, is not surprised by the response. “An entire generation has come of book-buying age since the last volume was published,” Wiebe noted. “It would be a shame to see the books destroyed when there are people who would be thrilled to own this history of the Mennonite experience,” he continued.

The subtitles of the books show a progression: from “A history of a separate people,” then to “A People’s Struggle for survival,” and onward to “A People transformed.” Today Mennonites can be found in virtually all corners of Canada, some seeking to remain a separate people, others embracing the diversity of what the world offers, and still others finding their identity at some point on the separation-assimilation spectrum.

To order your copies, visit www.mennonitesincanada.ca; for orders outside of Canada, email cmbs@mbchurches.ca for a quote on shipping costs.

Written by Conrad Stoesz. This article appears in Mennonite Historian 43/2 (June 2017): 7. See complete collection of Mennonite Historian archived on the magazine’s website, http://www.mennonitehistorian.ca

Mennonite Family History Workshop on May 6 @ CMBS

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jon Isaak

TourMagination with the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS) is hosting a Mennonite Family History Workshop on May 6, 2017, at CMBS in Winnipeg.

Learn about using DNA for genealogical research, Russian and Prussian Mennonites, and Mennonite migrations to Manitoba.

• Get tips on researching your roots.
• Hear about heritage tours to Poland, Russia/Ukraine, and Europe.
• Learn about the archives and how to use them.

Presentations by Dr. Glenn Penner and Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies archivist Conrad Stoesz.

Suggested donation of $20 supports the Centre for MB Studies. Refreshments included.

McIvor Ave. MB Church Beginnings

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jon Isaak

The McIvor Ave. MB Church at the time of its dedication in October 1976. The street address is 200 McIvor Ave., Winnipeg. Photo credit: CMBS NP149-01-4726.

North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren (NKMB) church in Winnipeg at 217 Kingsford Ave. had two problems in 1974: the church building was too small to accommodate the weekly attendance and many people in the congregation needed an all-English service.

At the time, the worship services in NKMB were an hour and a half: the first hour was in English, followed by half an hour in German. Typically, there would be a large exodus when the German service was about to start by people who did not understand German or who felt that one sermon was enough for one Sunday. The commotion was covered by providing what came to be known as the “organ break,” which functioned as a transition into the German half hour of songs and sermon.

It was decided that NKMB would build a new church. Church member and businessman Henry Redekopp had land on McIvor Ave., which he donated to the project. A building committee was struck. Another member, architect Helmut Peters, was commissioned to draw up a design. The building would cost $500,000 and construction would begin as soon as $200,000 was raised in cash and pledges.

The identity and number of people who would comprise the new congregation remained unknown and the construction was undertaken by the still-undivided NKMB church. Whichever congregation was smaller, the all-English or the bilingual, would become the congregation of the new church building, thus solving the dual problem of overcrowding and the unpopular exodus during the organ break. The projected completion date was the end of September, 1976.

Pastor William Neufeld and Assistant Pastor Allan Labun approached the church council with the observation that there would not be one new church, but two, and that consequently they would both be out of a job. The council agreed and proposed to the church that Pastor Neufeld be the pastor of the remaining members of a bilingual NKMB church and that Pastor Labun be appointed to the new all-English church. The proposal was accepted.

In July, letters were sent out to all 750 members, stating that a new all-English church with Allan Labun as pastor was being established. Any members of NKMB who wished to become part of the new church should sign and return a tear-off slip at the bottom of the letter. All others need not reply and would remain as members of NKMB by default. The specific church building in which each one would meet would depend on numbers. The cutoff date for a reply was the end of August, 1976. By the end of August, responses had been received from 248 members, almost exactly one-third of the church membership. This group, being the smaller, would move to the new building.

Allan Labun promptly announced a membership meeting of the new church two weeks into September, to be held in the basement of NKMB church. The new church had a building, 248 members, and a pastor, but nothing else: no name, no council, no Sunday School, not even pews or any other seats to sit on. People walked into the meeting and eagerly picked up the membership lists, looking around to see for the first time who they would be worshiping with. Those were exciting and heady days for us. The first item on the agenda was to elect a recording secretary (Frank Penner), then we went on to join the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba, elect a moderator (Harry Olfert), a council, adopt a constitution (that of NKMB, for the time being), a Sunday School Superintendent (Abe Reimer, who by the end of the evening had already recruited half his Sunday School teachers). We began talking about a name, a matter that was not settled until another meeting the following week.

The church dedication was carried out on October 10 by NKMB, the mother church, in the new building. About 800 people squeezed in for the event, sitting on borrowed stacking chairs. Our first independent service was held on October 17, 1976.

The final cost of the new building came in at $525,000 and at the time of the dedication there was still an outstanding debt of $122,000. This is quite amazing considering that no one knew who would occupy this new building until two months prior to dedication.

The question of the remaining $122,000 was addressed by a joint committee of the two churches. The committee proposal was that NK accept $35,000 and McIvor Ave. would accept the remaining debt of $97,000. The proposal was voted on and accepted by each church.

Written by Allan Labun, Harry Olfert, and Clara Toews. This article was first published in Mennonite Historian 42/4 (December 2016): 7. See complete collection of Mennonite Historian archived on the magazine’s website, http://www.mennonitehistorian.ca

Daughters in the House of Jacob

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Jon Isaak

This new publication is a memoir of migration, written by two Canadian Mennonite women—a Bible professor and a pastor. It traces their vocational calling across generations and gender, back to their Bible teaching-preaching grandfather Jacob and to their unforgettable great-grandmother Agatha. The authors interview elder-storytellers and investigate leads through a trail of letters, pictures, and documents, while reflecting on their own journeys and solving a few mysteries along the way.

Dorothy M. Peters divides her time between writing and hospitality on Mayne Island, British Columbia, and teaching and lecturing on the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Christine S. Kampen serves as a pastor at Highland Community (Mennonite Brethren) Church in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

What are reviewers saying about the book?

“Warmly, and with astonishing honesty, cousins Dorothy Peters and Christine Kampen relate ‘who we are’ as women with a God-call to ministry. They draw us into the ‘surprises, secrets, and treasures’ of their wonderfully complicated family saga.”
–Dora Dueck, author of This Hidden Thing and What You Get at Home

“Peters and Kampen model what it means to come to different conclusions than parents and still remain within a wholesome family dynamic.”
–Patricia Janzen Loewen, Providence University College, Otterburne, Manitoba

“With storyteller’s skill, Peters and Kampen bring an informative window into the sorrows and joys experienced by women whose gifts were not always appreciated or endorsed by a largely patriarchal church culture.”
–Myron A. Penner, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia

Christine Kampen (left) and Dorothy Peters (right) read selections from their new book Daughters in the House of Jacob: A Memoir of Migration, during the book’s launch on June 4, 2016, at the Mennonite Heritage Museum in Abbotsford.

The book is a publication of the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission and Kindred Productions.

To order your copy, visit the Kindred Productions website; click here.

Released June 2016
ISBN: 978-1-894791-46-5
275pp.
Retail $22.95 CAD (plus taxes)
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Mennonite Archival Image Database (MAID) grows

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Jon Isaak

Anna and Peter Ediger with their children Anna, Peter, and Martha on their farm in Escondido, California

The Mennonite Archival Image Database (MAID) is growing and with it, extending its reach for people looking for rare images.  On the eve of its first anniversary, MAID welcomes the Mennonite Library & Archives (ML&A) at Fresno Pacific University (Fresno, California) as our newest archival partner.

ML&A is the eighth MAID partner and the first outside Canada, which enhances MAID’s vision of being a source for “the discovery of photographs of Mennonite life from around the world.” MAID’s eight partners have now collectively uploaded over 82,000 photographic descriptions into our Internet-accessible database (http://archives.mhsc.ca); nearly 19,000 of these have scanned images attached.

With each new partner, the Mennonite family and network becomes larger and stronger. Archival photo experts from each centre help provide valuable information about photos in their own collection and collaborate with other partners improving the contextual knowledge of various collections, benefiting everyone. Over time, and as families and their records scatter, information becomes lost.

However, as photo experts work at posting and describing photos, connections between photos that are held in different archives are found. It is not uncommon for two, three, or four archivists to be in discussion on a series of photos. Each archivist can supply important pieces of the puzzle that brings us collectively closer to identifying a photo or people in the photo. Each archivist has long-standing knowledge and networks that can be tapped to help identify people, places, and events. Through the collaborative network of MAID and its partners, the Mennonite community of yesterday is slowly being reconstituted.

ML&A has begun entering photographs into MAID from its rich collections, which consists of tens of thousands of photographs. Highlights include the Henry J. Wiens photographs of Mennonite Brethren church buildings, photographs of Mennonite Brethren congregational life on the west coast of the United States, the Fresno Pacific University photograph collection, and a massive collection of Mennonite Brethren mission photographs from around the world. Kevin Enns-Rempel (library director) and Hannah Keeney (archivist) are coordinating photograph entries from Fresno, which involves selecting images and providing the descriptions that will make them searchable on the Internet. “These photographs have been available in the archives for many years, but only to those researchers able to visit the archives,” says Enns-Rempel. “MAID will make these photographs visible to the world, and will spur interest in the larger archival collections at Fresno.”

Attendees at the 1947 Southern District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches in Fairview, Oklahoma. Henry J. Wiens photograph collection, Mennonite Library and Archives, Fresno, CA.

The Mennonite Library and Archives is one of four North American archival centres for the Mennonite Brethren church in North America. It is located in the Hiebert Library at Fresno Pacific University. The archives hold records of the Pacific District Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Church, Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Fresno Pacific University, and personal manuscript collections related to the Mennonite Brethren church. In addition to the archival collections, the ML&A also holds an Anabaptist/Mennonite library collection of nearly 17,000 volumes.

The Mennonite Archival Image Database is a project of the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada. It was launched in 2015 by seven original partners: the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (Winnipeg), the Mennonite Archives of Ontario, the Mennonite Heritage Centre (Winnipeg), the D. F. Plett Historical Research Foundation, and the Mennonite Historical Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

For more information contact Laureen Harder-Gissing  lhardergissing@uwaterloo.ca or Conrad Stoesz Conrad.stoesz@mbchurches.ca Mennonite Archival Image Database news release, May 24, 2016

Visionary Prison Warden

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Jon Isaak

“Ron was a remarkable man,” said Commissioner Ole Ingstrup of Correctional Services Canada. “He knew where he was going and was not afraid to boldly experiment with new methods in order to realize his goals. His struggle to improve his profession was driven not by desire for personal attention, but always with the goal of improving the contribution of corrections to public safety.”

Ron Bruce Wiebe (1945–1999) was born and raised in Abbotsford, BC. His parents were William (Bill) G. Wiebe and Elizabeth (Janzen) Wiebe. Ron loved the Fraser Valley and referred to this area of Canada as the best place in the world. While growing up, he attended both private and public schools, studying at the Mennonite Educational Institute and graduating from the Abbotsford Secondary High School. His family attended the Abbotsford Mennonite Brethren Church (later re-named Central Heights Church) where he was baptized. Ron’s understanding of faith was consistently shaped by his inclination to ask difficult questions, sometimes to the frustration of his elders and teachers. This trait continued into adulthood and helped forge a solid theological foundation for everything he did.

After attending Briercrest Bible Institute (BBI) in Saskatchewan, Ron studied at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby) and finished with a Master of Arts degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver). He met his wife Shirley at BBI and—together with their two oldest sons Jeffrey and Jason—they spent two years in the Northwest Territories where Ron served as a community social worker. They returned to Abbotsford, where their third son Jordan was born, and lived there until Ron’s untimely death from cancer in 1999.

Ron enjoyed a lifelong career with the federal government at Correctional Services Canada. He brought his skills as a social worker to his first job, working with incarcerated men as a parole officer and he went on to hold a variety of leadership roles in corrections.

At the time of his illness and death, Ron was serving as warden at both the Ferndale Institution and the Elbow Lake Institution. In this capacity, he had a huge influence in implementing Restorative Justice programs to assist offenders in addressing the harm brought upon victims, thereby preparing for a more positive re-entry into the community. The Restorative Justice movement—with religious roots in Anabaptist-Mennonite teaching—advocates for justice that has to do with healing, reconciliation, and restoration, making things right with God and with one another.

Ron was instrumental in introducing the principles of Restorative Justice to federal correctional institutions, which led eventually to its application through the whole continuum—from serious violent crimes to institutional conflicts between offenders. Where appropriate, it led to more face-to-face encounters between offenders and their victims, in an attempt to gain greater understanding of the contextual dynamics of conflict and to begin repairing the emotional harm done by the offender.

Under Ron’s leadership, the Elbow Lake Institution’s programs focused primarily on Indigenous Peoples, engaging the services of Indigenous elders to provide both spiritual and cultural support to help offenders in their rehabilitation. Ron’s ability to authentically respect Indigenous cultural ways led to many opportunities for collaborative work with community leaders, increasing the positive impact on the lives of Indigenous Peoples and their communities.

While Ron was dying, he had the opportunity to contemplate his work within corrections and record his observations and counsel for future corrections programing. His book, Reflections of a Canadian Prison Warden, was published by Correctional Services Canada in 2000. One of the many experiences he describes in the book is a significant Restorative Justice meeting in a healing circle with members of an Indigenous community that had experienced tremendous loss. It turned out to be a life-changing and healing experience for participants and witnesses to the process.

Tireless in his networking to raise awareness and gain support from the broader community, Ron regularly met with service clubs, seniors’ groups, or civic officials. In fact, Ron added a sub-title to the prison’s name, “Partners in Corrections.”

Ron’s seminal contribution to Restorative Justice led Correctional Service of Canada to establish a National Restorative Justice Award in his honor. The award is given to a worthy person or organization annually.

Beyond his career in corrections, Ron’s influence extended into the community. He was active in sporting leagues and the development of the Ag-Rec Centre, a multipurpose site for sport, exhibitions, track and field, and community organizations. His work in this area was recognized by the Abbotsford Recreation Commission and they named a sporting complex in his honor: Ron Wiebe Playing Fields.

A committed member of Highland Community Church (MB), Ron and his family began worshipping there in 1980. He served as elder for many years and was the lead author of Highland’s “Statement of Mission and Core Values” that continues to guide the church through to the present in worship, mutual caring, and service. Ron was passionate about having a strong foundational framework of leadership principles derived from Christian faith. Out of this heart for community, he mentored leaders at work, in the community, and the church. He modeled relational trust, values-based leadership, an appreciation for “soul-work,” and a commitment to excellence.

For Ron, the greater emphasis was always on “doing the right thing rather than merely doing things right.”

For more about Ron Wiebe, see Reflections of a Canadian Prison Warden. The Visionary Legacy of Ron Wiebe: An Unfinished Conversation (http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/restorative-justice/003005-3100-eng.shtml).

Written by John Konrad and Nellie Taylor. This article was first published in Profiles of Mennonite Faith, Spring 2016, No. 59. See complete collection of Profiles archived on the Historical Commission’s website, http://www.mbhistory.org/profiles/index.en.html

My Emigrant Father

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Jon Isaak

For more than sixty years Katie Funk Wiebe has written for the church, encouraging and challenging several generations to think more deeply about their faith and to walk more faithfully with God. She has published over two thousand articles, columns, and book reviews, and written or edited more than twenty books.

This summer marked the release of her latest book, My Emigrant Father: Jacob J. Funk, 1896–1986.

Particularly adept at opening her life to others and “wrapping words” around her thoughts, questions, doubts, and struggles, Katie has chosen in this book to tell the story of her father, Jacob Funk.

Here’s what reviewers are saying:

“Once again, the storekeeper’s daughter has mined her rich store of family stories to explore universal themes of love and loss and yearning.” —Valerie G. Rempel

“Don’t be fooled—this is not just a family history or a devoted daughter’s tribute to her father. This is Mennonite drama at its best, deftly and vibrantly told by one of its most cherished writers.” —Wally Kroeker

“The recipes with Low German titles at the end of each chapter bring authenticity and realism to the book, especially when Katie describes how she continues to use them.” —Linda Huebert Hecht

“Born in 1924, Katie is able to reach far back to capture a textured oral history that spans church squabbles and family drama, artistically weaving it into a well-researched memoir.” —Jake Buhler

“Katie Funk Wiebe’s extended eulogy to her father in these pages is affectionate, honest, and compelling. It unfolds in stories—stories about ghosts, tragic deaths, family separation like ‘a toothache in the heart,’ uprooting from one country, re-rooting in the next. Wiebe’s quest to understand this ordinary yet remarkable man who influenced her so deeply, and her willingness to reveal the burdens both ‘light and heavy’ of their bond, are a wonderful inspiration.” —Dora Dueck

The book is publication of the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission and Kindred Productions. To order your copy, visit the Kindred Productions website; click here.

ISBN: 978-1-894791-41-0
311pp.
Retail $22.95 CDN (plus taxes)
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Conrad at Sixteen Years of Service

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Jon Isaak

Conrad Stoesz

This year marks a significant milestone in the ministry of Conrad Stoesz, archivist at the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. Conrad has been job-sharing—half-time at CMBS and half-time at the Mennonite Heritage Centre—for sixteen years!

Visitors to CMBS over the years have come to appreciate his helpful responses to their genealogical or historical queries, his thoughtful interaction on questions of Mennonite theology and social engagement, and his ready smile and quick wit, often sprinkled with Low German humour or some funny story.

When asked about key reasons for choosing to be an archivist, he is quick to point to several early experiences he had while growing up in Altona, Manitoba. Conrad recalls with much satisfaction how his mother instilled in him an interest, aptitude, and desire to know as much as possible about his forebears and his relatives—their stories, their names, their birthdates, and even their wedding anniversaries. He thought all mothers were naturally gifted at being able to recite all these details whenever asked. While he eventually discovered this was not the case, it didn’t matter, because he had already “caught” her vision for remembering and telling the family story.

Then in grade eleven, he recalls doing a large genealogical project for school. His mother took him to visit aged relatives and he was intrigued by the process of collecting oral interviews with them. He managed to keep up quite well with the Low German conversation and was able to collate and diagram the information into an impressive storyboard of his family. Even disturbing accounts of awkward and unsettling occurrences, which were also part of the fabric of the family narrative, were processed and included in his growing understanding and appreciation of the “thick” and “thin” aspects of family life.

During his studies at Canadian Mennonite Bible College in Winnipeg, his on-campus job at the Mennonite Heritage Centre was responding to user requests for help locating their genealogical backgrounds. In “those days” this was done mostly “old school,” paging through published genealogies looking for pertinent names, as digital indexes, internet databases, and web-based church registers and obituaries were not yet available. He took classes and did an independent study while at CMBC, all of which helped him deepen his understanding of Mennonite History.

For several summers he managed to secure Young Canada Works grants in order to work at the archives at the Mennonite Heritage Centre, even after his graduation from college. The key “break” for Conrad came in 1999 when he was hired by both CMBS and MHC to the dual post that he continues to occupy today.

During the years of employment, he managed take classes on a part-time basis, completing certification as an archivist at the University of Alberta and taking courses toward an M.A. in history in the joint program offered by the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba, which he has almost finished. Conrad has also published important essays on the Mennonite experience of Alternative Service as Conscientious Objectors during WWII and on Mennonite midwifery during the 19th century.

By nature, Conrad is a curious person, collecting as much information as possible on most any topic. He enjoys helping people. Plus, he is convinced that it is not wise to automatically set aside or dismiss “old things.” He admits even a degree of distrust and suspicion of things touted as new and improved. These characteristics make Conrad a natural archivist, skilled in preserving and maintaining documents, stories, and images of the past, both to establish a clearer understanding of what transpired and to chart possible ways through contemporary challenges.

In addition, Conrad enjoys the important dimension of being a church archivist, as it allows him to minister to patrons by having conversations about how archival work resonates with the biblical call to remember the ways of our forebears and to acknowledge our part in the larger work of God’s mission. There is a pastoral aspect to the work, says Conrad, as he often is able to help people come to grips with important questions of family, faith, and society from a Christian perspective.

For sixteen years Conrad’s dual assignment has enabled him to function as a bridge between the sometimes diverse worlds of the Mennonite Brethren Church and the Mennonite Church. Early on, however, that relationship was tested. On January 6, 2000, Conrad received a telephone call from the chairperson of the CMBS advisory board, asking him if he knew why this particular day was important. After making several attempts—Was it the chairperson’s birthday? Was it the birthday of conference minister?—and getting nowhere, he heard the chairperson say, “Your job depends on getting this answer correct!” That was the only hint that Conrad needed, as he knew that January 6 was the date in 1860 that Mennonite Brethren celebrate as the birthday of this Mennonite renewal movement. “You’re right!” exclaimed the chairperson, and Conrad—the Mennonite Church member—has been working at the MB Centre ever since.

Congratulations, Conrad, and thank you for your faithful service these sixteen years. You have seen many changes—you’ve worked under five different Directors, moved the collection to two different locations, helped in the design of the current location at 1310 Taylor, migrated the digital resources to three different websites, and much more. Through it all you’ve maintained a positive, helpful, and friendly spirit. We wish you well as you continue to serve.

Written by Jon Isaak. The article first appeared in the Mennonite Historian, June 2015.

Your story, my story, God’s story . . . on the third storey

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Jon Isaak

Lorlie Barkman

Sesame Street had burst on the scene in colour with short sketches and educational segments: talking heads and flannelgraph wasn’t going to sustain children’s attention on their television screens.

Into this environment MB Communications launched the half-hour TV program The Third Story in 1977. Along with a team of musicians, actors, and technicians, pastor and cartoonist Lorlie Barkman created and produced 91 episodes for television: seven seasons over 15 years.

During studies at MB Biblical Seminary in Fresno, Cal., Barkman was intrigued by missiologist Hans Kasdorf’s account of a culture that spoke with visuals and hand gestures. Hearing Kasdorf’s teaching about contextualization through the lens of his passion, visual art, Barkman began to ask himself, how do you present the word of God visually?

“I’d tried linear preaching, logical propositions,” he says, “but people weren’t convinced.”

Then he realized the huge role of story in the Bible: “it’s only 30 percent propositional,” he says, “and some 70 percent image, parable, poetry, history, story.”

Each episode began with one word. Barkman and his team would attack it from different angles, eventually finding a science tie-in, a song tie-in, and Scripture to develop the theme. And drawings, of course. Episodes came to include personal stories recorded on the road, and brief interviews on questions related to the subject.

In the early years, the show was targeted for children, using child actors gathered in the titular third-floor playroom of a house, spelling out lessons with the help of troubadour and mentor-figure Harry Loewen. After the third season when Ron Voth came on as host, the target was broadened to family viewing. In the final seasons, Garth Klassen and Phyllis Reimer served as hosts.

“Publicity went to the churches, so we always had Christian audience – but we assumed we didn’t,” says Barkman. They wrote accordingly, using the Living Bible to keep Scripture quotations simple and accessible, and explaining Bible stories as though the audience were hearing it for the first time.

“We tried to have diversity in the show appeal to diversity in the audience,” says Barkman.

“Jesus was mentioned unabashedly on the show,” says Barkman.

One of the remarkable things about The Third Story was that it was done in close collaboration with a local television station, CKY. Episodes would be recorded over the weekend when the television studio was not in use for regular programming. Over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, the Third Story team would feverishly record their segments with the help of CKY’s camera operators and technicians.

“We had all their technicians’s attention; we were the only ones in the studio!” says Barkman. And “we never paid a cent for airtime.” He recalls having a good rapport with CKY’s people.

Barkman cherishes the memory of the diverse ages that worked on Third Story, from the child actors to MB Communications’s director Neil Klassen, who was much older than the young Barkman and his co-producer Marv Thiessen.

The Third Story also engaged creative people, in ways that weren’t necessarily tapped by the regular functions of church. The show connected with students at MB Bible College for their talents, labour and ideas.

The Third Story had a two-year rhythm: one and a half years spent on production, half a year on marketing it to viewers and broadcasters. The crew would go on the road for promotion, to visit churches, and to ask around for affecting stories from real people to feature.

Barkman recalls that church members would sometimes complain about the difficulty of finding the show on television, as the seven episodes of a season aired up to six times in different slots across the country. At its height, The Third Story also aired in the U.S. on the Christian Broadcasting Network.

However, “we didn’t worry when our own constituents were miffed about not understanding schedule because there was an audience,” Barkman says. Only a quarter of the letters he received were signed with ethnoculturally “Mennonite” names.

Some letter-writers shared heart-breaking family situations, but nearly all wrote appreciatively of the comfort and encouragement of the show. “I asked Jesus into my heart,” wrote one child; “it felt real good.”

But technology was changing. “It was hard to keep the content exciting; harder to keep up with creativity and pizzazz in industry,” says Barkman. After 15 years, it was time for something different. He was getting worn out by the demand for idea generation, ready to set aside the grind of television production for an invitation to pastor.

Barkman hasn’t set aside his creativity since leaving The Third Story. The boy who finished his work early in grade school so he could doodle on the chalkboard has continued to use visual communication, returning to MB Communications, at that point called Family Life Network, to share his broad experience with Grant Hoeppner and other newly developing ministries, such as Connecting Points for Kids. He also discovered the power of drawing in communicating with opposite ages by drawing out memories for seniors living with dementia.

The course of time ravages the electronic and well as the physical. The 2-inch tape on which Third Story was first recorded was obsolete and the ¾-inch pneumatic tape was degrading, so in 2011, the Centre for MB Studies asked Barkman to help digitize as many of the old tapes as possible, preserving them for posterity. That project is complete and 78 episodes have been digitized and are now part of the CMBS collection.

Written by Karla Braun. The article first appeared in the Mennonite Historian, March 2015.

Artifacts of honour

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jon Isaak

In addition to the Moro (Ayoreo) spear that was donated to the Centre in August 2014 (see Mennonite Historian 40/3 [Sept. 2014]: 7), the collection of artifacts associated with missionary Ann Klassen Wiens (1930–1988) received a further contribution in January 2015. Family members donated several items that Ann had acquired—items that later came into her family’s possession—while she served as missionary, health promoter, and advocate among the indigenous peoples (Enlhet, Nivacle, Ayoreo) living near Yalve Sanga in the Chaco region of Paraguay.

 

 

 

 

 

Three items of particular interest are pictured: a warrior-hunter headdress, feathered necklace, and a carving tool. The whole CMBS team got involved in processing the artifacts. In correspondence with Paraguayan archivist Gundolf Niebuhr, CMBS archivist Conrad Stoesz learned that the Ayoreo held their warrior-hunters in high esteem. Only by killing a jaguar would an Ayoreo hunter earn the right to wear a headdress like the one pictured. In many native cultures, the wearing of animal skins or feathers was a way of transferring some of the attributes of the animal to the warrior-hunter. That such a headdress made of jaguar hide, parrot feathers, and falcon feathers came into Ann’s possession is likely another indication of the esteem in which she was held by the indigenous peoples.

Archival assistant Kate Regier constructed two special boxes designed to house and protect the feathered artifacts from deterioration. Editor Susan Huebert wrote the text for the upcoming Spring 2015 issue of Profiles of Mennonite Faith, featuring the life and ministry of Ann Klassen Wiens. In focus are Ann’s highly-regarded missionary skills of relating to the aboriginal peoples living near the Mennonite settlements in the Chaco, especially her friendly demeanor, ready laughter, strong faith in God, “can-do” spirit, and tenacious advocacy for aboriginal women and their families.

The carving tool, also pictured, is likely made from the same cast off steel—left behind by oil and gas explorations in the area—that was used to fashion the sharp spear that came into Ann’s possession, one similar to the spear that killed missionary Kornelius Isaak in 1958 (see Profiles of Mennonite Faith, No. 19, http://www.mbhistory.org). There is some evidence that one factor contributing to the hostility directed toward early missionaries was that they were associated with the oil and gas explorations that altered their traditional way of life (see MH 35/3 [Sept. 2009]: 1–2).

These artifacts and several others, now appropriately preserved and described, will help keep the inspirational story of Ann Klassen Wiens available for future generations.

Written by Jon Isaak. The article first appeared in the Mennonite Historian, March 2015.

Ann Klassen Wiens (1930–1988): missionary, advocate, and friend

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Jon Isaak

Ann Louise Klassen (1930–1988)

In August 2014, Arli Klassen donated several items to the Centre from her aunt, Ann Louise Klassen (1930–1988), long-time Mennonite Brethren missionary in Paraguay (1960–1988). The items included a photograph of Ann, several pages of reflections on the life of this remarkably gifted woman, a painting of an aboriginal male, and a very sharp Moro spear from the indigenous Ayoreo people of the Paraguayan Chaco.

Those acquainted with the Mennonite mission story in Paraguay will know of the well-publicized story of Mennonite missionary Kornelius Isaak killed by an Ayoreo named Jonoine with one such Moro spear in 1958.

Missionary Ann Klassen—known for her hearty laughter, generous and caring spirit, assertive character, and strong leadership—had her own Moro spear story. Among the documents deposited by Arli was this account written by her family in Canada.

“It was well understood in the [Paraguayan] church colonies that the death of [Missionary] Isaak was for a purpose and further contacts [with the Ayoreo or Moro people] were to be sought. It was also noted that the search for oil in the tribal areas by large oil companies was causing problems for the feared tribes but further contacts by the missionaries were being planned and an opportunity developed. The two Mennonite missionaries authorized to proceed with the plan decided to ask Ann Klassen to accompany them, since she was proficient in two related native languages and had good experience in dealing with ‘friendly’ tribes [Lengua] who had also taught her some Moro [Ayoreo] words.

“This turned out to be most dramatic. They entered a clearing in the bush where the Moros were reported to have been seen. Indeed, several male figures appeared from the bush across the clearing, each party taking slow steps and frequent stops as they surveyed each other. The missionary troop kept gesturing friendship and an eagerness to give them gifts they were carrying for that purpose.

“When the distance between them grew smaller, Klassen boldly stepped forward and offered the leader (holding an infamous Moro spear) some candy bars, which she illustrated by eating some. The leader approached her, but instead of reaching for the offered candy, he grabbed at the string of pearls she was wearing. This had been a planned gift by Klassen, knowing how precious such jewelry was to the Indians. Her response was a pronounced display of agreement, but with a condition. She motioned that she wanted his big long spear in exchange for the pearls. His letting go of the spear and taking the pearls signified a fair deal. More gifts were given; and just as they had appeared, they disappeared back into the bush.

“It can be reported that this encounter led to further contacts and a certain degree of peace developed out of this experience. Ann Klassen brought this spear back to Canada on one of her furloughs and used it effectively to tell her stories at mission conferences and Sunday school sessions. It has been in her family’s keeping for many years. Understandably, many viewed it as a fearsome and deadly weapon.

“Ann Klassen died of cancer in the mission field in 1988 and the Lengua [people] honoured her life and contributions by burying her under her favourite tree in their village square. The grave site is well cared for and was an item of special display at one of the Mennonite World Conference tours at the assembly in Paraguay in 2009.”

When Arli Klassen, niece to Ann Klassen, visited Paraguay in 2011, she spoke with some of those who remembered Ann’s work among the Lenguas. Here are some of things they told Arli about her aunt.

“After Ann came back from a stint in Canada, Ann worked with the Lengua women as a social worker—a new job that no one had ever done before.

“Lots of Indians were Ann’s friends, and Ann took them inside her house. Ann taught us how to bring them inside our homes.

“The Indians were a hunting and gathering society, which meant that the Mennonites saw this as largely ‘begging.’ Ann saw this as part of their hunting and gathering traditions, and would give them things as much as she could.

“Ann was always talking and laughing. The Indians love to laugh. Ann was always laughing with them. They loved being with Ann.”

In 1979, Ann married widower Peter Wiens in Yalve Sanga, Fernheim, Paraguay, and embraced yet another challenge with her customary enthusiasm—this time as spouse and mother to Peter’s six children. Of their nine years together, Ann Wiens said: “We were able to serve the Lord together in our family, church, and community.”

Written by Jon Isaak. The article first appeared in the Mennonite Historian, September 2014.

Japanese pastor and archival intern sees Anabaptism as a way of life

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jon Isaak

Yoshio Fujii

As a pastor of a Mennonite Brethren church in Japan, Yoshio Fujii had limited knowledge of the church’s deep Anabaptist roots.

To learn more about the church’s history and theology, he spent 2013/2014 studying at Fresno (California) Pacific Biblical Seminary, followed by a five-week MB Historical Commission archival internship in May and June.

Through his seminary studies and research at the Centres for MB Studies in Winnipeg, Abbotsford, B.C., Hillsboro, Kansas, and Fresno, he gained a deep appreciation for community-based discipleship that strives to exemplify the spirit and actions of Jesus.

“Anabaptists found a way to have a living faith,” he says. “It is a way of life. It is a beautiful faith.”

Fujii and his wife Megumi provide pastoral care at Senboku Christ Church in Osaka. Before moving to Osaka, they were pastors of North Christ Church in Hiroshima. Fujii also teaches at the Evangelical Biblical Seminary in Osaka.

Loss leads to questions

Fujii says his interest in the history of the Japanese Mennonite Brethren Conference (JMBC) stems from the loss of identity and roots that he felt when his father died in 2011.

This personal loss took place just a few weeks after an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan. More than 18,000 people were killed and the Fukushima nuclear plant was damaged.

“To this natural and artificial disaster, the JMBC, including me, had no idea how to respond,” he says. “I wanted to know…. How can we help people who are needy and suffering?”

MB churches in Japan, he says, teach the good news of salvation and assurance of eternal life in heaven.

“Individually, we say in our hearts that we follow Jesus, but it is an invisible faith to our neighbours,” Fujii says. “How to make our invisible faith into a visible faith – that is my interest.”

Teachers demonstrate Christ-like-ness

While in North America, Fujii learned how Anabaptist churches work for peace and justice through demonstrating Christ-like responses. He learned about the history and ministries of Mennonite Central Committee and MB Mission in Japan.

During his archival internship, Fujii read handwritten letters and reports written by MB missionaries in Japan. He was moved by their dedication and commitment to starting MB churches and a Bible college in Japan.

One his greatest sources of inspiration and learning was witnessing the daily lives and choices of his professors in Fresno and the people he met during his archival internship.

“It was through the way they lived that I learned a lot about Anabaptism,” Fujii says. “They show kindness to foreigners. They care for the marginalized and minorities. They have compassion for the poor, the needy and the hungry. It is not just a private faith; it is a transformed life.”

When he returns to Osaka, he plans to use his influence as a pastor and professor to inspire and equip people to demonstrate Christ-like responses in daily life.

Some of the concerns in Japan are inequality between men and women, educated and uneducated, Japanese and non-Japanese, Fujii says. Men have a difficult time balancing work and personal lives. The elderly and people living in poverty and with disabilities need love and care.

“We want to pay more attention to loving people,” he says.

—Gladys Terichow, staff writer, Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, posted 27 June 2014

A 100-year-old book brings new understanding of MB history

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Jon Isaak

Left to right: Albert Wardin, Jon Isaak, Abe J. Dueck, and Walter Regehr.

A book written 100 years ago by a German Baptist minister provides insight into the relationship among Mennonite Brethren and German Baptist churches in German communities in what is now Ukraine.

Through the translating efforts of a retired educator, Walter Regehr of Winnipeg, Johann E. Pritzkau’s book, German Baptists in South Russia, is now available in English.

“I feel humbly grateful that I have been able to do something for my Mennonite community to make this material available,” said Regehr at a book launch in November hosted by the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS) in Winnipeg.

Also present at the book launch was Albert Wardin, a Nashville, Tennessee Baptist scholar who has a special interest in the relationship between German Baptists and Mennonite Brethren in the late 19^th century.

Wardin told the gathering of about 45 people that religious persecution did not stop Baptists, Mennonites and others from starting a spiritual renewal movement among German speaking people who had been invited by Catherine the Great to settle in South Russia.

Jon Isaak, CMBS director, says the book offers insight into the challenges and opportunities for the German colonists of South Russia to work together.

“Over 100 years ago, MBs worked together with other Christian groups,” says Isaak. “This is important because MBs have not always done so. Recently MBs have once again realized that we can always do more together than by ourselves, even partnering with those with whom we differ as we participate together in God’s mission in this world.”

However, he adds, Pritzkau’s account of the early history of Baptist churches also points out “embarrassing aspects” of early MB missionary activity in South Russia.

In the book, Pritzkau states membership in a state-recognized church was important to establish national identity, as the local church submitted the certificates of death, birth, baptism and marriages to the Russian government.

Although MB churches nurtured and baptized new converts, Pritzkau says they did not grant membership status to new converts from German Catholic and Lutheran villages. The reason given in the book was fear that the MB church would lose its privilege of military exemption given to Mennonites and their descendants.

In his account about the Baptist church at Kronental, Pritzkau says the first members had been baptised by MB evangelists. But without formal membership in a recognized church the new converts were considered stateless and suspect.

Pritzkau says, “For remedy from their difficulty, the distressed brothers turned to our [German Baptist] Association with the request that they be accepted into the Union, in order that they could be granted the statutory rights enjoyed by the [Russian] Baptists in the rest of Russia.”

While it is a Baptist history book, the MB influence in Russia is seen throughout the book.  “We can learn from the successes and failures of that early MB mission, especially as we learn how to work together with other Christian groups in the post-denominational reality that is emerging,” says Isaak.

Written by Gladys Terichow, staff writer for the Canadian Conference of MB Churches.

The book sells for $20 (including GST) and is available through the Kindred Productions website. Click here.

The Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission’s most recent publication is Abe J. Dueck’s book, Mennonite Brethren Bible College: A History of Competing Visions. The book—released by Kindred Productions in April 2021—documents and assesses the Canadian Mennonite Brethren church’s education agenda from 1944 to 1992, a story of competing visions. To purchase your copy, see https://www.kindredproductions.com.

Dueck was awarded one of the Historical Commission’s MB Studies Project Grants in 2016 for his research project on the history of the Mennonite Brethren Bible College.  The focus of his research was the guiding vision of MBBC as it was conceived in the early 1940s and as it evolved and became an issue of intense disagreement and conflict through the years.

MBBC was the main program supported by the Canadian Mennonite Brethren conference during the college’s existence (1944–1992), and, as such, its story is also in large measure the story of the conference as a whole. The theology, worship, and polity of the conference are reflected in the discussions and the often heated debates that transpired from year to year concerning the nature of the college. Now, five years later, Dueck’s research has been published.

The main sources of information used by Dueck are the detailed reports and minutes of the college boards or committees (later Board of Higher Education), the proceedings of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, and the administrative and faculty minutes and related documents. In addition to these, he consulted other documentary sources, such as reports in denominational newspapers and magazines, letters, college catalogues, yearbooks of convention proceedings, biographies, and autobiographies.

MBBC was not the end of the story of Mennonite Brethren higher education in Canada. The institutions that followed (Concord College and Canadian Mennonite University) developed in ways that took into account and built on many of the experiences, characteristics, and strengths of the founding colleges, including MBBC.

Dueck taught at MBBC for 23 years and served as academic dean for 15 years.

To view the CommonWord book launch on June 17, 2021, see https://youtu.be/379iCgJ5ZjE

Abe Dueck, one time faculty and academic dean, deserves wide recognition for his courage and candor. His study of the Mennonite Brethren Bible College will be of interest to anyone familiar with the once flag-ship denominational center. As the title implies, throughout its history, the school struggled to find an identity acceptable to its supporting constituency, itself subject to a constantly shifting cultural milieu. Baffling for administrators and faculty alike was finding a healthy balance between theology and liberal arts or conceptualizing an acceptable divide between undergraduate and graduate offerings. Often surfacing in this study is the tension confronting the college in fine-tuning a music culture that would attract constituency approval. Dueck’s meticulous study offers not only a compelling narrative of MBBC but also a skillful analysis of the issues that throughout most of its existence threatened the health of the college and ultimately caused its demise (David Giesbrecht, former librarian at Columbia Bible College, Abbottsford, BC).

In this thorough study of MBBC’s 48-year history, Abe Dueck reveals the enthusiasm Mennonite Brethren had for education, alongside their almost constant disagreement about what kind of education it should be. This is a story populated by dynamic and influential personalities, robust debate, debilitating tension, but also reminders of God’s gracious blessing on the school and of its enormous contribution to the life of the Canadian MB Church (Dora Dueck, author and former MB Herald editorial staff, Delta, BC).

This is a page from Anna Baerg’s 1922 diary written on milk can labels.

A hundred years ago, MCC sent relief aid, including food, to Ukraine during the time of the Russian Revolution and civil war. It was the reason MCC was organized: to bring North American relief aid to those suffering in Ukraine.

A young woman by the name of Anna Baerg wrote her diary on the only paper she could find, repurposing the fronts and backs of milk can labels (several hundred) to write her experience of the wartime conflict in Ukraine.

CMBS has these labels in its collection (https://cmbs.mennonitebrethren.ca/personal_papers/baerg-anna-1897-1972-2/). And they have been translated into English and published as a book (https://www.commonword.ca/ResourceView/82/1180).

The milk can label diary is a testament both to the compassion/action of the faith community and the resourcefulness/resilience of individuals like Anna Baerg.

Recently, I completed a media preservation project. It involved the digitization of audio recordings from analogue cassette tapes to digital mp3 files.

In 1987, Frieda Esau Klippenstein interviewed 34 Mennonite women for an oral history project, documenting the experience of Mennonite domestics associated with the Mary Martha Home in Winnipeg. The interviews ranged from 60 to 75 minutes each. These women—usually for a year or two, but some longer—had worked for wealthy Winnipeg families in their homes during the 1920s through to the 1950s—cooking, cleaning, and child minding.

For many years, the women were under the supervision of Anna Thiessen (1892–1977), matron of the Mary Martha Home, a house at 437 Mountain Avenue and ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.

The Mary Martha Home functioned as an employment agency and living quarters for the women between or during jobs. It was also a place for the women to gather on Thursdays, when their employers gave them the afternoon off. The women were mostly young, new to the city, and from Mennonite immigrant/refugee families; they did what they could to help their families resettle in Canada.

When the Mary Martha Home closed in 1959, more than 2,200 young women had benefited from its services.

The digitization of the interviews ensures that researchers will be able to access all 34 interviews, even as the original cassette tape recordings deteriorate with time.

Below is a 3-minute excerpt from Frieda Esau Klippenstein’s interview with Agatha Isaac in 1987.

To read the article Frieda Esau Klippenstein published in 1989 about her oral history project, see
https://jms.uwinnipeg.ca/index.php/jms/article/view/756

For more information about the Mary Martha Home and the ministry of Anna Thiessen, see the links below.

♦The GAMEO article on the Mary Martha Home,
https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Mary-Martha_Home_%28Winnipeg%2C_Manitoba%2C_Canada%29

♦The MAID photo collection of the Mary Martha Home,
https://archives.mhsc.ca/mary-martha-home-photograph-collection-4

♦The online version of Anna Thiessen’s memoir,
https://archive.org/details/TheCityMissionInWinnipegOCRopt

Audio Visual Collection
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies
1310 Taylor Ave.
Winnipeg, MB   R3M 3Z6

Contents
1. Audio Disc Collection [NAD] (16 in., 40.6c)
2. Disc Recording Collection [NPH]
3. Filmstrip Collection [NF]
4. Sound and Moving Images Collection
4a. 16 mm Film Format [NMF]
4b. Two Inch Video Format (open reel) [NMT]
4c. Video Format (VHS unless otherwise stated) [NMV]
4d. DVD Format sound and moving images/ data files [MDV]
4e. Compact Disks (CD) sound/data files [MCD]
5. Wire Recording Collection [NW]

1. Audio Disc Collection [NAD] (16in, 40.6cm)

NAD-01 to NAD-66

This collection is from Mennonite Brethren Communications. It contains 126 discs (40.6cm., 33a rpm) cut on one side. Each side contains one half hour of a one-hour program recorded live. This live broadcast was at CKRC radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This recording was then rebroadcast on CFAR radio station in Flin Flon, Manitoba. The program was of one-hour duration so each broadcast contains two discs. The speaker was probably Henry Brucks and the music was by the Gospel Light Hour Quartet, at least some of the time. The collection begins with a recording from 22 February 1948 and called the Light and Life Hour. This continued weekly until 29 May 1949. Then the name changes to Gospel Light Hour beginning on 5 June 1949 and continues to 10 July 1949.

There are 4 other discs, probably from 1952. Three discs are German language broadcasts sponsored by the Mennonite Brethren City Mission and broadcast on CKY radio station, Winnipeg, Manitoba. One disc has no date and is labelled as side 3 and 4 of a Gospel Light Hour broadcast.

NAD-67 to NAD-69. Bethany

NAD-70 Western Children’s

2. Disc Recording Collection [NPH]

NPH-01          Gospel Light Hour = Mennonite Brethren Communication

NPH-01-01     Gospel Light Hour Children’s Choir: The Lord Is My Shepherd / Conductor: Frieda Duerksen; t: Louise Kliewer.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-02     Gospel Light Hour Quartet : De Himmel Steit Open / John Klassen, Alfred Dick, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen. ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.5cm.) 33  rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-01-03     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: Wie groß bist Du / John Klassen, Len Schroeder, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Organist: Bertha Klassen,. ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-01-04     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: The Old Fashioned Meeting / John Klassen, Len Schroeder, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-01-05     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: Ich weiß einen Strom / John Klassen, Len Schroeder, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-06     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: In Session / John Klassen, Alfred Dick, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Harpsichord and Piano: Bertha Klassen, Bass: Rennie Regehr, Percussion: Herb Pauls, Recording En.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-01-07     Gospel Light Hour: Highlights and program excerpts / Speaker: Henry Brucks in 1962 and others.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-08     The Kings Four: Ich weiss einen Strom / Epp, Born, Neufeld, Jantzen, Accompanist: M. Schultz.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-01-09     The Kings Four: Will ich des Kreuzes Streiter sein / Epp, Born, Neufeld, Jantzen, Accompanist: M. Schultz.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-01-10     Mennonite Brethren Communications: Im dem Dienste meines Herrn / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-11     Mennonite Brethren Communications Low German Licht vom Evangelium: Saved by Grace / J.J. Neufeld.  ─  n.d.  ─ 1 disc. (17.3cm.) 33  rpm mono, 3 copies.

NPH-01-12     Mennonite Brethren Communications Low German Licht vom Evangelium : Eternal Life Through Christ / J.J. Neufeld.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.3cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-13     Mennonite Brethren Communications Low German Licht vom Evangelium : Forgiveness Through Christ / J.J. Neufeld.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.3cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-14     Mennonite Brethren Communications Low German Licht vom Evangelium : Eternal Life Through Christ / J.J. Neufeld.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.3cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-15     Gospel Light Hour Quartet : Siehe das ist Gottes Lamm / John Klassen, Alfred Dick, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-16     Licht des Evangeliums Chor (Gospel Light Hour Choir): Lobe den Herrn / Conductor: George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen, Organist: Verlyn Fast.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-17     Gospel Light Hour Children’s Choir: Come Children Join to Sing / Conductor: Frieda Duerksen, Accompanist: Bertha Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-18     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: ‘Tis a True and Faithful Saying. . . / John Klassen,  Alfred Dyck, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Pianist: Bertha Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-01-19     Gospel Light Hour : Dich will ich Loben : 12 Lieder gesungen von den Saengern der Radiomision / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-01-20     Gospel Light Hour: A Joyous Christmas with the Gospel Light Hour / .  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33.

NPH-01-21     Gospel Light Hour Quartet: Favourites / John Klassen, Alfred Dick, Frank Funk, George Olfert, Piano: Bertha Klassen, Organ: Violet Rademaker, Guitar: Rick Pearson, Bass: Richard Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 stereo.

NPH-01-22     Gospel Light Hour: Anniversary Sampler: the Gospel Light Hour / Quartet, Choir, Children’s Choir, Soloist, Russian Choir, Trio.  ─  [1962]. ─ 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33.

NPH-01-23     Gospel Light Hour Choir: Schoenster Herr Jesus / Conductor: Len Ratzlaff, Piano: Bev Pauls, Violin: Luise Pauls, Christine Epp, Viola: Jane Holt, Cello: Alice Ratzlaff, Bass: Duncan Campbell.  ─ n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 stereo.

NPH-01-24     Peter Koslowsky: German Hymns / Peter Koslowsky, Tenor and Barry Anderson, Organ.  ─  197‑?. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-01-25     The Gospel Light Hour: The Kings Four. The Blood will Never lose its Power; Keep Me All the Way. – [196?]. – 1 disc. (25 cm) 33 rpm?.

NPH-01-26     The Gospel Light Hour: The Kings Four.  Voran Mit Jesu; Siele Das Ist Gottes Lamm. – [196?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 33 rpm?.

NPH-01-27     The Gospel Light Hour Male Chorus: I Stand Amazed. – [197?]. – 1 disc (30 cm) 33 rpm. (Acc.# 1997-013).

NPH-01-28     Russian Gospel Light Hour: Swetley Luch Evangelya. – [198?]. – 1 dosc. (30 cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-01-29     The Gospel Light Hour – Peter Koslowsky tenor and Filmer Hubble, accompanist. – [197-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm ) 33 rpm.

NPH-01-30     Gospel Light Hour Male Choir: We Have Heard a Joyful Sound … Jesus Saves. – [19–?] – 1 disc (30cm) 33rpm, stereo.

NPH-01-31     The Gospel Light Hour Quartet: “I know the Lord…” Word Records Ltd, Vancouver, BC. – [197-?]. – 1 disc (30cm ) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-02          Janz Team = Janz Brothers

NPH-02-01     Janz Team : Mein Gott und ich / Hildor Janz, Leo Janz, Harding Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.5cm.) 45 rpm mono.

NPH-02-02     Janz Team : O Gott, Dir sei Ehre / A. Janz, H. Janz, L. Janz, C. Enns, Accompanist: H. Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.5cm.) 45 rpm mono.

NPH-02-03     Janz Brothers : Ich werde Kein Fremdling dort sein / Leo Janz, Hildor Janz, Lydia Janz, Organist: Harding Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-02-04     Janz Team : Eine Evangelisations Versammlung in Europa / n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-02-05     Janz Brothers : Songs / Sung by Janz Quartet.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc.

NPH-02-06     Janz Team : Wie groß bist Du / A. Janz, H. Janz, L. Janz, C. Enns, various choirs, Organist: Harding Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm stereo.

NPH-02-07     Janz Team : Ich gehe mit Jesus / Accompanist: Hardig Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-08     Janz Quartet : Honey in the rock /Pearly White City / Janz Quartet of Prairie Bible Institute; Piano: Jack Symons.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-09     Janz Quartet : Master the Tempest is raging / I’m a Pilgrim / Janz Quartet of Prairie Bible Institute; Piano: Jack Symons.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-10     Janz Quartet : Are you washed in the Blood / Softly and tenderly / Janz Quartet of Prairie Bible Institute; Piano: Jack Symons.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-11     Janz Team : The great songs of Christmas / Janz Quartet, Hildor Janz, Leo Janz, Harding Braaten, Ferd Berg Choral.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-12     Janz Brothers : Message in Song / Hildor Janz, Leo Janz, Lydia Janz; Organ: Harding Braaten.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-13     Janz Team : Melodien der Freude / Harding Braaten on the Hammond organ.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-14     Hildor and Leo Janz : Die Tage eilen hin and Ich werde kein.. / Accompanist:  Don Kroening.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25 cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-02-15     The Janz Brothers: The International Quartet. Leo, Hildor, Adolph Janz and Cornelius Enns. [19–?] Word Records Inc. – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm.

NPH-02-16     Janz Quartet: Have I Grieved Thy Holy Spirit / Deeper and Deeper. Accomp: Don Kroening. Sacred Records.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm stereo.

NPH-03          Mennonite Brethren Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

NPH-03-01     MBBC A Cappella Chorus : Wie Heilig ist diese Staette! / Conductor: Victor Martens.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-03-02     MBBC A Cappella Choir : Be Thou My Vision and other hymns and anthems / Conductor: Wm. Baerg.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 stereo, 3 copies.

NPH-03-03     MBBC A Cappella Choir : Merciful and Gracious and other anthems and motets / Conductor: Victor Martens.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-03-04     MBBC A Cappella Choir and the Male Quartet : Von allen Himmeln tont Dir Herr and other pieces / Conductor: Henry Voth, Quartet: Victor Martens, Bill Reimer, Rudy Boschman, Henry Braun.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono, 3 copies.

NPH-03-05     MBBC Octet : Grace Be Unto You and other pieces / Henry Peters, John Hiebert, Alvin Reimer (leader), Glen Harder, John Regier, Dave Geddert, Harry Doerksen, Peter Braun.  ─  1963‑1964. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-03-06     MBBC A Cappella Choir : Spirituals and Anthems / Conductor: William Baerg. – 1984. – 1 disc. (30cm), 33 rpm.

NPH-03-06     MBBC A Cappella Chorus : Wake, awake for night is flying and other pieces/ Conductor: Victor Martens.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono, 3 copies (no jackets.

NPH-03-07     Victor Martens : Geistliche Lieder / Tenor: Victor Martens, Organ: Irene Doerksen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-03-08     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Wie Suss Tont Sabbatglockenklang and others / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono, 3 copies.

NPH-03-09     MBBC A Capella Chorus : So Lange Jesus Bleibt Der Herr and others / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-03-10     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Was Kann es Schoneres Geben / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-03-11     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Auf Ewig Bei Dem Herrn / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-03-12     MBBC A Capella Chorus : So Lange Jesus Bleibt der Herr / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-03-13     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Es ist ein Reis Entsprungen ‑ Praetorious / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-03-14     MBBC A Capella Chorus / Conductor: Victor Martens – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm.

NPH‑04          Winkler Mennonite Brethren Choir

NPH-04-01     Winkler Mennonite Brethren Choir : Lasst Uns Den Heiland Froh Erhoehen, Praise the Lord with Gladness / Conductor: Justina Wiebe.  ─  1979 Sept 9. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-05          Chuck Neufeld

NPH-05-01     Chuck Neufeld : Ropes and Yoke Bars / Chuck Neufeld: Voice and Guitar & Bass; Duane Gundy: Mandolin, Guitar, & Bass.  ─  1980. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-06          Locusts and Wild Honey = Heischraitje & Willa Honich (Landmark, Manitoba)

NPH-06-01     Heischraitje & Willa Honich : (Locusts and Wild Honey), Spare / Ray Plett, Pat Plett, Grant Plett, Fin Plett, Dennis Reimer, Gerald Reimer, and Dave Roman.  ─ 198-?. ─ 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-07          Camp Eden

NPH-07-01     Camp Eden (Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, Ontario) Girl’s Camp : Walking with Jesus / .  ─  1957 July 29. ─ 1 disc. (30 cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-08          Winkler Bible School (Winkler, Manitoba)

NPH-08-01     Winkler Bible School Choir: Melodies of our Faith : O Jauchzet dem Herrn and others, #8 / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. 30 cm. 33 rpm mono.

NPH-08-02     Winkler Bible School Choir: Melodies of our Faith : I know a Fountain and others, #9 / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. 30 cm. 33 rpm mono.

NPH-08-03     Winkler Bible School Choir: Melodies of our Faith : Jesu, Heiland Stuere Du and others, #10 / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. 30 cm. 33 rpm mono.

NPH-08-04     Winkler Bible School Choir: Gott ist Gegenwaertig and others, #1 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-05     Winkler Bible School Choir: Mache mich selig and others, #2 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33 rpm mono.  – (2^nd copy is 78 rpm).

NPH-08-06     Winkler Bible School Choir: Traue Jesu, Er Gibt Frieden and others, #3 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-07     Winkler Bible School Choir: Einer den die Gnade Fand and others, #4 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-08     Winkler Bible School Choir: O Jauchzet Dem Herrn and others; LP No. 2 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-09     Winkler Bible School Choir: Herbei, O ihr Glaeubigen and others; LP No. 1 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-10     Winkler Bible School Choir: Traue Jesus, er gibt Frieden / Weinen Moecht ich bitter Weine / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-11     Winkler Bible School Ladies choir & Men’s Choir: Herr Fuhre du / Ihr Brueder Wachet / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-12     Winkler Bible School Choir: Stille Sein /So Nimm denn meine Haende / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-13     Winkler Bible School Choir: Jesu, Heiland, steure du and others : LP5,LP6, no.3 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-14     Winkler Bible School Choir: Wie gross bist Du and others, LP4 / Conductor: John Boldt.  ─ [195-?]. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-08-15     Winkler Bible School Choristers: Come Let Us to the Lord Our God and others, WBS130, Conductor:  Howard Dyck. – [between 1965 and 1967]. – 1 disc. (30cm     .) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-08-16     Winkler Bible Institute:  I Thank You Lord for Galilee (music by the WBI Choristers, Spirit’s Voice, and God’s Property), WB1374E, Music Director: Albert W.D. Friesen. – [1973 or 1974]. – 1 disc. (30cm.) stereo.

NPH-08-17     Winkler Bible School Choir, conductor John Boldt, No. 2. – [196-?]. – 1 disc. (25 cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-08-18     Winkler Bible School Choir, conductor John Boldt, no. 8. – [196-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 78 rpm.

NPH-08-19     Winkler Bible School choir, conductor John Boldt, no. 10. – [196-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 78 rpm.

NPH-08-20     Winkler Bible School Choir, conductor John Boldt, no. 11. – [196-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 78 rpm.

NPH-08-21     Winkler Bible School Choir, conductor John Boldt, no. 15. – [196-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 78 rpm.

NPH-08-22     Winkler Bible School Choir, conductor John Boldt, no. 16. – [196-?]. – 1 disc (25 cm) 78 rpm.

NPH-09          Geschwister Winkler Quartet

NPH-09-01     Geschwister Winkler Quartet : Fliege Mit Mir in die Heimat and others / sung in German with Orchestral accompaniment.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-10          Mennonite Radio & Television Council

NPH-10-01     Mennonite Radio & Television Council : Demonstration Record / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (17.5cm.) 33  rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-11          Mennonite Brethren Bible Institute (Clearbrook, B.C.)

NPH-11-01     Mennonite Brethren Bible Institute (Clearbrook, B.C.) : Praise to the Lord / Music Director: Helmut T. Janzen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-12          Tabor College

NPH-12-01     [Tabor] College Choir and Vocal Ensembles : Music From Tabor: Lo, God is Here and others / Music Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-12-02     [Tabor] College Choir and Concert Band : A Festival of Praise / College Choir Director: Paul Wohlgemuth, Concert Band Director: Larry Feil.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-12-03     Tabor College: Sing My Soul / Music Director:  Paul Wohlgemuth. – 1966-1971. – 1 disc. (30cm.) stereo.

NPH-12-04     The Commitment [a Tabor College music group]:  Let it Shine. – ca. 1973. – 1 disc. (30cm.) stereo.

NPH-12-05     A.H. Unruh Lectures [housed or recorded at Tabor College?]. – 1951. – 5 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-13          Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas)

NPH-13-01     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Von Meinem Jesu Will Ich Singen and others / Director: Herbert C. Richert, Organist: Mrs. Les Suderman.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-13-02     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Das Herrliche Land and others / Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-13-03     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Die Zeit ist Kurz / Gottes Volk darf nie ermueden / Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-13-04     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Wenn Ich Am Ufer Des Jordans Steh / Fasz meine Hand / Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-13-05     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Keiner wird zu schanden / Mein Gott ich bin entschieden / Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-13-06     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus (Hillsboro, Kansas) : Ach Mein Herr Jesu / Ein Gespraech mit dem Herrn / Director: Herbert C. Richert.  ─  [196-?] ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-13-12     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus : Wanderer Come / Remember Me, O Mighty One / Director: Herbert C. Richert. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-13-13     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus : Walking with Thee / Help Me to be Holy / Director:  Herbert C. Richert. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-13-14     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus: Wie Wird Uns Sein / Dort Ueber Jenem Sternenmeer / Director: Herbert C. Richert – [196-] – 1 disc (25cm).

NPH-13-15     Mennonite Brethren Male Chorus: Bleibe Bei Uns / Gottes Director: Herbert C. Richert, Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS – [196-] – 1 disc (25cm).

NPH-14          Mark and Rose Gripp

NPH-14-01     Mark and Rose Gripp: So Nimm Denn meine Haende and others / Organist: Mrs. N. Lewis, Pianist: Mrs. Stenburg.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-14-02     Mark and Rose Gripp : O Herrlich Land and others / Organist: Mrs. Gloria Steele, Pianist: Miss Betty Steele.  ─ n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-14-03     Mark and Rose Gripp : He Took Away My Heart Of Stone and others / Trios with Patricia Hyde, Organist: Eugene Clark.  ─ n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-14-04     Mark and Rose Gripp : Immer Froehlich and 13 other favorites / with sons Stanley and Roger, Organ: Mrs. Marjorie Goetz, Piano: Mrs. Evelyn Anderson, Accordian: Mrs. Mardelle Hanson, Bass Guitar: Mr. Walter Schultz.  ─ n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-15          Lighthouse of Hope Crusaders Male Quartet: Richmond, B.C.

NPH-15-01     Lighthouse of Hope Crusaders Male Quartet : Richmond, B.C., A Selection of Sacred Songs: My Lord’s A‑writin’ and others / Norman Sawatzky, Rudy Martens, James Poetker, Henry J. Block, Piano: Tommy Keene.  ─  1956. ─ 1 disc. (33 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-15-02     Lighthouse of Hope Crusaders Male Quartet: Anniversary Album – A Decade of Blessing. Broadcast over CJOR under the auspices of Fraserview and Killarney Park MB Churches (BC). – [195-?] – 1disc. (30cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-16          Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kitchener, Ontario)

NPH-16-01     Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kichener, Ontario) : Blessed Redemeer and other Songs / E. Boldt, J.F. Willms, D.D. Wiens, C.J. Rempel.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-16-02     Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kichener, Ontario) : Come and Worship / E. Boldt, J.F. Willms, D.D. Wiens, C.J. Rempel, Piano: Mrs. Jake Wichert,.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-16-03     Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kichener, Ontario) : Wenn es Abend Wird / E. Boldt, J.F. Willms, D.D. Wiens, C.J. Rempel, Piano: Elizabeth Esau.  ─  1966 (see MB Herald, 4 Nov. 1966, p. 18).  ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono. – 2 copies.

NPH-16-04     Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kitchner, Ontario) : Ausgewaehlte Geistliche Lieder Zeit zure Andacht / Eduard Boldt, Jacob F. Willms, David D. Wiens, Cornelius J. Rempel, Piano: Elizabeth Esau, Organ: R.K. Pequegnat.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-16-05     Sacred‑Song Quartet (Kitchner, Ontario) : Songs of Faith / Eduard Boldt, Jacob F. Willms, David D. Wiens, Cornelius J. Rempel, Piano: Elizabeth Esau.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-17          Messengers (St. Catharines, Ontario)

NPH-17-01     Messengers (St. Catharines, Ontario) : Kommt zur Kappelle und singt mit / .  ─  1975. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-17-02     Gospel Messengers Quartet (St. Catharines, Ontario) : Ströme des Segens / John Block, Peter Block, Rudy Voth, Menno Kroeker, Organist: Joe Pontrello, Pianist: Mrs. P. Block.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm stereo.

NPH-17-03     Gospel Messengers Quartet : Blessed Quietness / John Block, Peter Block, Rudy Voth, Menno Kroeker, Organist: Joe Pontrello, Pianist: Wayne Watson.  ─  [197-?] ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33rpm.

NPH-17-04     Gospel Messengers Quartet: He Touched Me. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30cm). 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-18          Nickel Family Singers (Springfield, Missouri)

NPH-18-01     Nickel Family Singers (Springfield, Missouri) : My Sheep Know My Voice; Songs of Christian Experience / Mr. & Mrs. Nickel, Joyce, Steve, Paul, Charles, Jim, Jack, Bob, and John, Organist: Mrs. Vera Batchelder and family members playing various instrument.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-19          Peter Loewen and his Cordovox (Newton Siding, Manitoba)

NPH-19-01     Peter Loewen and his Cordovox (Newton Siding, Manitoba) : How Great Thou Art and other favorites / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-20          Choral Singers (Winkler, Manitoba)

NPH-20-01     Choral Singers (Winkler, Manitoba) : Songs of Love & Adoration / Tina Peters, June Kehler, Erna Elias, Margaret Sawatzky, Marilyn Janzen, Agatha Dyck, Rita Sawatzky, Rita Klassen, Esther Janzen, Anne Dyck, and Tina.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-21          Niagara Bethany Youth Choir and Handbells (Virgil, Ontario)

NPH-21-01     Niagara Bethany Youth Choir and Handbells (Virgil, Ontario) : One small child.. / Director: Mrs. Ella Dick, Organist: Mr. George Hannahson, Pianist: Miss Dorothy Enns, Flutist: Mrs. Marilyn Redekop, Drummer: Rick Janzen, Violinist:.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-22          Augustana Choir (Handel’s Oratorio Society ‑ New York, New York)

NPH-22-01     Augustana Choir (Handel’s Oratorio Society ‑ New York, New York) : TheMessiah : Side 2: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion and Side 7: Trumpets Shall Sound / .  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-23          Singspiration Sacred Recordings (Wheaton, Illinois)

NPH-23-01     Singspiration Sacred Recordings (Wheaton, Illinois) : Singing I Go and others / George Beverly Shea: Bass‑baritone.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-24          George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection:

NPH-24-01     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A, Putj Mira : The Way to Peace, #49-3A: Side B, Christos-Nash Posrednik = Christ Our Mediator, #49-3B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-02     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : German : Side A, Jesus Kommt Wieder, #24-9A: Side B, Das Licht Der Weihnacht = The Christmas Light, #24-9B.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-03     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian :Side A,  La Coscienza del Peccato #LR-1055-7A: Side B, La Buona Notizia, #LR-1055-8B. – 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-04     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Danish : Side A,  Sande Ord Om Gud : True Words about God, #337-1A: Side B, Gud=s Plan For Frelse = Plan of Salvation, #337-1B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-05     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Finnish : Side A,  The Love of God, #142-5A: Side B, Before The Throne, #142-5B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-06     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian : Side A,  Iddio Salva!, #LR-1055-5A: Side B, La Soluzione Del Problema Piu= Importante, #LR-1055-6B.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-07     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  Full Surrender, #49-6A: Side B, The Stormy Sea of Life, #49-6B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-08     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  The Ten Virgins,  #49-5A: Side B, When I Met My Saviour, #49-5B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-09     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Side A,  What a Wonderful Story to Tell, #22-8A: Side B, Ye Must Be Born Again: #22-8B . ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-10     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Finnish : Side A,  The Clean Heart,  #142-1A: Side B, The Closed Door, #142-1B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-11     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Finnish : Side A,  Isaiah 53, #142-2A: Side B, The Lord in the Storm, #142-2B. – 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-12     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Finnish : Side A,  The Blood of Christ, #142-3A: Side B, Nailed to the Cross, #142-3B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-13     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian : Side A,  Una Grande Riunione e’ Annunziata, #LR-1055-11A: Side B, Gesu= Viene, #LR-1055-12B.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-14     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian : Side A,  La Bibbia, #LR-1055-1C: Side B, Contemporanei Di Gesu= E Degli Apostoli, #LR-1055-2D.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-15     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian : Side A,  Che Cosa e’ il Natale Per Te?, #LR-1055-9A: Side B, IL Tempo Fugge E Ti Avverte, #LR-1055-10B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-16     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : German : Side A,  Der Name Jesus = The Name of Jesus, #24-8A: Side B, Die Kostbare Perle = The Pearl of Great Price, #24-8B. – 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-17     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : German : Side A,  When Nacht dem Abend = Beyond the Sunset, #24-7A: Side B, Wo Findet Die Seele Die Heimath, Die Ruh, #24-7B.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH‑24‑18     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  Calvary Road, #49-7A: Side B, Lord God of Heaven, #49-7B/ .  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-19     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  The Fiery Furnace, #49-4A: Side B, He=s Looking on You, #49-4B. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-20     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Side A,  There is a Fountain Filled with Blood, #22-7A: Side B, Absolutely Free, #22-7B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-21     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Norwegian : Side A,  Frelsesfryd (Budskap) = Joy of Salvation, #178-3A: Side B, Vitnesbyrd, #178-3B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-22     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Norwegian : Side A,  Den Tapte Faren (for barn) = The Lost Sheep, #178-5A: Side B, Den Tapte Slanten (for barn) = The Lost Penny (for children), #178-5B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-23     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Norwegian : Side A,  Kom Til Meg =  Come Unto Me, #178-1A: Side B, Frykt Ikke (Budskap) = Fear Not, #178-1B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-24     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Side A,  Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling, #22-9A: Side B, O What A Saviour is Mine!, #22-9B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-25     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Japanese : Side A,  Jesus Only, #96-6A: Side B, Somebody=s Here With An Aching Heart, #96-6B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-26     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Norwegian : Side A,  Budskap ut fra Esaias 12 = Isaiah 12 (Message), #178-4A: Side B, Kristi Anrop Til Deg (Budskap) = Christ=s Challenge to You, #178-4B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-27     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A,  La Nouvelle Creature (1) : Message ‑ A New Creature, #23-11A: Side B, La Nouvelle Creature (11), #23-11B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-28     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Portuguese : Side A,  A Ultima Hora,  #47-9A: Side B, A Festa Nupcial, #47-9B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-29     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A,  Quand je suis Faible = Message ‑ II Cor. 12:10, #23-4A: Side B, Venez Au Sauveur, #23-4B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-30     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A,  IL Faut Naitre de Nouveau, #23-6A: Side B, Nous Lui Appartenons, #23-6B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-31     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  Derzis Zizni Vetschnoj = Lay Hold on Eternal Life, #49-4A: Side B, Derzis Zizni Vetschnoj (II), #49-4B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-32     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A,  Putj Spansenija = The Way of Salvation, #49-1A: Side B, Spasenije Bozije = The Salvation of God, #49-1B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-33     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Japanese : Side A,  The Bible is the Word of God, #96-10A: Side B, Only A Sinner, #96-10B . ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-34     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Japanese : Side A,  The Broad Road, #96-4A: Side B, On the Cross of Calvary, #96-4B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-35     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A,  Mon Temoignage,  #23-1A: Side B, Viens, Ame Qui Pleures, #23-1B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-36     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A,  La Bregis Predue, #23-5A: Side B, Le Jugement, 23-5B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-37     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A, Temoignage (I), #23-8A: Side B, Temoignage (II), #23-8B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-38     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : French : Side A, Les Deux Chemins = The Two Roads, #23-9A: Side B, Le Retour De Jesus – Christ = the Second Coming, #23-9B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-39     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Italian : Side A,  La Croce, #29-3A: Side B, Consigli Agli Scoraggiati = When Discouraged, #29-3B. ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-40     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Norwegian : Side A, En Bonn = A Prayer, #178-2A: Side B, Korsets Budskap = Message of the Cross, #178-2B. – 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-41     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection]: English : Side A, The Shepherd Saviour, #22A-1A: Side B, Christmas, #22A-1B, – 1 disc. (21 cm) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-42     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Cantonese : Side A, God=s Love, Choruses and Scripture, #13-6A: Side B,  Jesus Calms The Storm, #13-6B. – 1 disc. (21 cm) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-43     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Japanese : Side A,  How to Be Saved, #96-5A: Side B, Blessed be the Fountain of Blood, #96-5B. – 1 disc. (21 cm) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NPH-24-44     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Russian : Side A, Christos-Mir Nasch =Christ Our Peace, #49-2A: Side B, Raduga Bozija = God=s Rainbow, #49-2B. (21 cm) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

NHP-24-45     [George Seck Gospel Recordings Collection] : Side A, La Pascua, #52-34A: Side B, Comprado Por Sangre, #52-34B. (21 cm) 78 rpm, mono. – [Before 1956].

One wind up gramophone in a wooden case measuring 37 cm wide, 29 cm deep, and 18 cm high. Kept in reading room display case.

NPH-25          Amboss‑Jodler : Jodel‑Swing

NPH-25-01     Amboss‑Jodler : Jodel‑Swing / T. Sulzböck‑F. Rauch, arr. T. Sulzböck, Franzl Lang, vom Platzl in München m.d. Kapelle Tomas Wendlinger.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-26          Dueck Film Productions : The Mennonite Piano Concerto

NPH-26-01     Dueck Film Productions : The Mennonite Piano Concerto / Composer: Victor Davies, Pianist: Irmgard Baerg, The London Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: Boris Brott, and Songs of the Mennonite Faith, The Mennonite Singers. Music from the flim “And When They Shall Ask”.  ─  1975 and 1983. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-27          Esther and Henry Unruh Collection, Kamloops, BC

NPH-27-01     Dr. A.H. Unruh : Geistesströmungen in der Christenheit : Lectures / .  ─  1951 February 4. ─ 4 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-27-02     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Wie Suss Tont Sabbatglockenklang and others / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-27-03     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Was Kann es Schoneres Geben / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-27-04     MBBC A Capella Chorus : Es is ein Reis Entsprungen ‑ Praetorious / Conductor: Ben Horch.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono.

NPH-27-05     Franz Winkler Quartet : Am Blauen Bodensee / Sung in German with Orchestral Accompaniment.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm mono, 2 copies.

NPH-28          Reuben Epp

NPH-28-01     Reuben Epp : Biem Aunsiedle (when the settlers came): low German stories and humour from the past / .  ─  1972. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-28-02     Reuben Epp : Onse Lied Vertahle (stories our people tell): low German stories and verse / . – ca. 1972. – 1 disc.(30cm.) stereo.

NPH-29          Der Mennonitische Maennerchor von Winnipeg (Mennonitischer Verein zur Plege der Deutschen Sprache)

NPH-29-01      Der Mennonitische Maennerchor von Winnipeg : Liederschatz II / conductor: Heinz Cornies, Organist: Peter von Vampen, Pianist: Henriette Cornies, Soloists: Cornie Epp, Bernie Neufeld. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-02      Der Mennonitische Maennerchor von Winnipeg : Liederschatz III / Conductor: Heinz Cornies, Pianist: Henriette Cornies; and Die Menno Saengerknaben, Conductor: Paul Wiebe, Pianist: Ilse Braun. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-03       Mennonitischer Maennerchor : Liederschatz IV / Conductor: Heinz Cornies, Pianist: Henriette Cornies, Soloist: John Martens. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-04       Der Mennonitische Maennerchor : Liederschatz V / Conductor: Heinz Cornies, Pianist: John Albrecht, Soloist: Paul Wiebe. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-05        Mennonitische Maennerchor : Liederschatz VI / Conductor: John Albrecht, Pianist: Erna Wiebe, Solists: Neil Epp, John Ens, Andy Funk, Ewald Nickel, Paul Wiebe, Duets: Edna Dahl and Neil Epp with Agnes Epp (piano). – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-06        Mennonitische Maennerchor : Liederschatz VII : Wunschkonzert / Conductor: Bernie Neufeld, Pianists: Elsie Klassen and Jane Ellen Grunau, Trumpeter: Artur Fast. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-29-07         Der Mennonitische Maennerchor von Winnipeg : Liederschatz VIII / Conductor: Bernie Neufeld, Pianists: Chrystl Bartel, Alice Funk, Soloists: Andy Funk and Neil Epp. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-29-08        Der Mennonitische Maennerchor von Winnipeg : Liederschatz [appears to be the first album] / Conductor: Heinz Cornies, Organist: Peter von Kampen, Piano: Henriette Cornies, Soloists: Cornie Epp and Art Janzen. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm mono.

NPH-30          Faith and Life Singers

NPH-30-01     Faith and Life Singers : Truth‑Ache, and others / Faith and Life Singers.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-31          Radio Gruppe der North Kildonan Mennoniten Gemeinde

NPH-31-01     Radio Gruppe der North Kildonan Mennoniten Gemeinde : Frohe Botschaft / Conductor: Franz Neufeld.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-32          Canadian Mennonite Bible College

NPH-32-01     Canadian Mennonite Bible College A Cappella Choir : Blessing and Honor / Conductor: George Wiebe.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-32-02     Canadian Mennonite Bible College sings / Conductor: George Wiebe.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm stereo.

NPH-32-03     Arthur Janzen in Sacred Concert : Be Thou My Vision / Soloist: Arthur Janzen, Organist: Hans Juergen Doormann, Violins: Peter Rosenberg, Jorg Kramer, Viola da Gamba: Gunhild Muench‑Holland.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-33          Mennonite Centennial Hymn Sing

NPH-33-01     Mennonite Centennial Hymn Sing : Praise God / Directors: Jake Harms, Henry H. Epp.  ─  1974, February 14. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-33-02     Mennonite Centennial Hymn Sing : Gelobt sei Gott / Directors: Jake Harms, Henry H. Epp.  ─  1974, February. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono. – 2 copies.

NPH-34          Boten Des Friedens (MB Missions/Services Mission Team for Brazil)

NPH-34-01     Boten Des Friedens (MB Missions/Services Mission Team for Brazil) : Unter Dem ‘Kreuz Des Suedens’ / Conductor: Heinrich Loewen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-35          Glencross Quartet

NPH-35-01     Glencross Quartet : My Soul Has Been Set Free / Pete Peters, Rod Neufeld, Ken Letkeman, Peter Hoeppner, Pianist: Laura Letkeman, Bass Guitar: Marvin Letkeman, 12 String Acoustic: Art Letkeman.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm mono.

NPH-36          Neufeld Family

NPH-36-01     Neufeld Family : Singt mit . . . Familie Neufeld : ch Weiss einen Strom and others / The Neufeld family.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.)  33  rpm stereo.

NPH-37          Niverville M.B. Maennerchor

NPH-37-01     Niverville M.B. Maennerchor Singt : Gottes Volk Darf Nie Ermueden und andere Geistliche Lieder / Niverville M.B. Church.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-38          The Family Trio

NPH-38-01     The Family Trio. : Wie Gross Bist Du: German songs of faith / Pianist: John Albrecht.  D.W. Productions.  ─  1981. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-39          Christian Business Men

NPH-39-01     Christian Business Men sing : O’ What a Woderful Day / David Durksen, Toby Voth, Ernest Pauls, Nick Dyck, Pianist: Lena Voth, R.E.C. Recordings.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-39-02     Christian Business Men : Faeden Aus Reinem Gold / David Durksen, Toby Voth, Ernest Pauls, Nick Dyck, Pianist: Lena Voth, R.E.C. Recordings.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-40          First Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

NPH-40-01     First Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba) : Die Grablegung (Duet) / Schau hin nach Golgatha / Duet by Victor Klassen and Eduard Klassen, piano: Irene Lubosch; Menno choir, director: Ernest Enns. Organ: Marlies Enns.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78  rpm.

NPH-40-02     First Mennonite Church (Winnipeg, Manitoba) : Chor der Zionstoechter u. Das Abendmahl aus Das Suehnopher von Carl Loewe / Menno Choir. Conductor: Ernest Enns. Organ: Marlies Enns. Piano: Irene Lubosch. Soloist: Eduard Klassen.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78  rpm.

NPH-41          HCJB

NPH-41-01     HCJB : HCJB ‑ En sus 50 Anos / Conductor: Eugenio Jordan.  ─  1981. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-41-02     HCJB : Night of Miracles : a Christmas Cantat / HCJB Radio Choir directed by Vern Van Hovel.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Mono.

NPH-42          Schroeder Brothers

NPH-42-01     Schroeder Brothers : [Schroeder Brueder] / Schroeder Brothers of Main Centre, Saskatchewan.  ─  n.d. ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78  rpm.

NPH-43          Back to the Bible Broadcast

NPH-43-01     Back to the Bible Broadcast : Dr. Theodore Epp presents from Lincoln, Nebraska Back to the Bible Broadcast choir, quartet, soloists, male chorus / Back to the Bible Broadcast Choir, Quartet, Soloists, Male Chorus.  ─  1960. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-43-02     Back to the  Bible Quartet : In Times Like These \ Nothing But Leaves \ Do You Think I’ll Make a Soldier. – [196-?]. – 1 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-43-03     Back to the Bible Quartet: Faith is the Victory. Samuel Wall (bass), Wilmar Wall (first tenor), Norman Voth (second tenor), Marvin Flickinger (baritone), Roby Kenney (organist), Nettie Stenberg (pianist). Lincoln, Nebraska. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm). 33 rpm. Stereo.

NPH-43-04     Back to the Bible Broadcast: Dr. Theodore Epp Presents Vol. 2 Back to the Bible Broadcast from Lincoln, Nebraska. Choir, Quartet, Soloists, Male Chorus – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm. Stereo.

NPH-44          Ambassadors

NPH-44-01     Ambassadors : Sing / Jerry Hiebert, John Thiessen, Harry Doerksen, Walter Janzen, Bob Bailey, Rudy Voth.  ─  1974. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-44-02     Ambassadors : Rise Again / Harry Doerksen, John & Rita Thiessen, Henry & Marion Pankratz, Jerry & Sharlene Hiebert, Rudy & Kay Voth. Piano: Bob Bayley.  ─  1979. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-44-03     Ambassadors : Best of the Ambassadors : 10th Anniversary Collectors Edition / Doerksen, Thiessen, Pankratz, Hiebert, Voth, Ratzlaff, Janzen, Bayley, Boschman, Esau and Peters families.  ─  1980. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-45          Columbia Bible College

NPH-45-01     Columbia Bible College Chorale : “We Magnify Thee” / Directed by Rudy Baerg, acc. by Joyce Peters.  ─  1976. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm Stereo.

NPH-45-02     Columbia Chorale : “Reflection” / Directed by Rudy Baerg, acc. By Joyce Peters. – [after 1966]. – 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm Stereo.

NPH-46          Mennonite Collegiate Institute Concert

NPH-46-01     Mennonite Collegiate Institute Concert Choir : Peaceful river / Conductor: Henry J. Engbrecht, Acc. Annele Ens.  ─  1969. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm mono.

NPH-47          Westgate Mennonite Collegiate

NPH-47-01     Westgate Mennonite Collegiate Choir : Westgate Sings / Directed by Bernie Neufeld, acc. by Ruth Neufeld and Henriette Klassen.  ─  1970. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-48          Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church

NPH-48-01     Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church  Choir : With a voice of singing / Conductor: Bernie Neufeld, Accompanist: Helene Rempel.  ─  1979. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-49          Marilyn Wiebe

NPH-49-01     Marilyn Wiebe : Because He Lives / Soprano: Marilyn Wiebe, Vocalists and other instrumentalists: Dianne Reimer, Paul Johnson, Ruth Friesen, Rita Hauck.  ─  197‑?. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-50          Peter Bergen

NPH-50-01     Peter Bergen : “Aloha Ke Akua” (Greetings, God Loves You) / Hawaiian guitar: Peter Bergen, Pump organ: John Albrecht.  ─  197‑?. ─ 1 disc. (30cm.) 33  rpm stereo.

NPH-50-02     Peter Bergen : “Whispering Hope” / Hawaiian guitar, Spanish electric Guitar: Peter Bergen, Cordovox: Harry Klaus/. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm stereo.

NPH-51          Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries

NPH-51-01     The Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries Chorus: Water of Life. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-52          Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute

NPH-52-01     Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute – the Ladies trio:  Where’er you Walk \ Martha Klassen, Judy Dick, Elvera Froese, Edythe Schapansky, Karin Regier, Wahltraut Regier. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-53          Glorious Gospel Male Choir (St. Catharines)

NPH-53-01     Glorious Gospel Male Choir (St. Catharines):  Where is my wandering boy tonight – Spirit of the living God \ Director: Jake Pauls. – n.d. 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm.

NPH-54          Mennonite Brethren Bible School

NPH-54-01     Mennonite Brethren Bible School (Ontario): German and English Songs. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33rpm.

NPH-55          Bienenberg Choir

NPH-55-01     Bienenberg Choir American Tour: Soli Deo Gloria. – 1974. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-56          Ernst, Helena und Judith Janke

NPH-56-01     Ernst, Helena und Judith Janke: Wie ein Voeglein \ Geigenbegleitung: Gordon R. Rattai. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-57          Samuel Wall

NPH-57-01     Wie lieblich ist’s hienieden – Oh, daß mein Herz ein Altar wäre, etc.  Soloist: Samuel wall. – n.d. 1 disc. (25 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-58          Vancouver Motettenchor

NPH-58-01     Vancouver Motettenchor: Nun preiset alle \ Dirigent: John Wiebe, Orgel: Gerhard Schönefeld. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-59          CFAM 1290 – CHSM 1250

NPH-59-01     A Centennial Salute:  They all call it Canada – Manitoba \ Director Helen Litz. – n.d. 1 disc. (17cm.) 45 rpm.

NPH-60          The Fehr Trio

NPH-60-01     The Fehr Trio sings Born to Serve \ Carol, Lois and Allen Fehr. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-61          Wort des Lebens

NPH-61-01     Wort des Lebens II / David D. Klassen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-61-02     Wort des Lebens IV / David D. Klassen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-61-03     Wort des Lebens III / David D. Klassen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-62          Elim Bible School

NPH-62-01     Singing the Abundant Life with the Elim Bible School \ Director: Jim Reimer. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-63          Henry and Amanda Rempel

NHP-63-01     Henry and Amanda Rempel: Heart to Heart. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NHP-63-02     Henry and Amanda Rempel:  From the Cross to Glory. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-64          Helen, Frank and John Wall

NPH-64-01     Helen, Frank and John Wall: Hymn Time 1. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-65          Paul and Katie Wiebe

NPH-65-01     Paul and Katie Wiebe: Jesus lebet, Jesus sieget \ Klavier: Violet rademaker, Orgel: Mary Kasper. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-67          The Prairie Rose Gospel Singers

NPH-67-01     The Prairie Rose Gospel Singers: the Meeting in the Air \ Director: Edwin Groening, acc. by a gospel orchestra. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-68          William Thiessen

NPH-68-01     William Thiessen sings Oratorio Arias \ Conductor: Horst Stegemann. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-69          Gerald Loewen

NPH-69-01     Gerald Loewen: with Songs of the Abundant Life \ Tenor: Gerald Loewen, Baritone: Bill Thiessen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-70          Paul Harvey

NPH-70-01     Paul Harvey (narrator): Yesterday’s Voices. – n.d. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-71          Arnaud Girls Choir

NPH-71-01     Arnaud Girls Choir: To Music \ Director: Wilma (Harder) Poetker, acc. by Alice (Harder) Funk. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-72          Morden Bergthaler Men’s Choir

NPH-72-01     Morden Bergthaler Men’s Choir: O, Be Joyful \ Conductor: Jake Zacharias, acc. by Leona Thiessen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-72-02     Morden Männer Chor: Bei Stiller Nacht und andre Liebes Lieder \ Conductor: J.G. Zacharias, acc. by Leona Thiessen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-73          Gospel 8

NPH-73-01     Gospel 8: Alles Mit Gott \ Henry Brown, Aaron Derksen, John Dyck, Jake Dahl, Harvey Neufeld, Henry Hamm, Walter Neufeld, Mervin Neufeld, acc. by Lydia Derksen. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-74          Saskatchewan Valley Mennonite Churches

NPH-74-01     Saskatchewan Valley Mennonite Churches: Male Melodies – 1980 \ Conductor: Karl Regier, pianist: Sylvia Regier, soloist: Rebecca Matthies. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-75          Rosthern Junior College

NPH-75-01     Rosthern Junior College Chorale: Vision and Light \ Director: Marvin Regier. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-76          Frohe Botschoft im Lied

NPH-76-01     Frohe Botschoft im Lied: Der Herr ist mein Hirte. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-77          Elm Creek – Double Trio

NPH-77-01     Elm Creek – Double Trio \ Alvina Rempel, Ken Rempel, Carole Klassen, Irene Lepp, Kay Martens, Mary Ann Janzen, Irene Enns, Marg Petkau. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-78          Die Frohe Schar

NPH-78-01     Die Frohe Schar: Folge III. – n.d. 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-79          Flugsamen

NPH-79-01     Flugsamen: 12 Kinderlieder \ Soprano: Eliane Nussbaumer, bass: Hanspeter Rosenberger, piano: Theo Nussbaumer. – n.d. 1 disc. (17cm.) rpm.

NPH-80          Quelle des Lebens

NPH-80-01     Quelle des Lebens: Folge du mir nach… – n.d. 1 disc. (24cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-80-02     Quelle des Lebens: Kommet her zu mir alle… — n.d. 1 disc. (25 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-81          Bethany Bible Institute

NPH-81-01     Bethany Bible Institute: Jubilee Album (music by the BBI Chorale and Ladies Choir), BBI4, Conductor: Henry Peters. – [197-?]. – 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-81-02     Bethany Praises God (music by the BBI Chorale and Male Octet), BBI2S, Conductor: Henry Peters. – [197-?]. – 1disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-82          George Beverly Shea

NPH-82-01     George Beverly Shea: He the Pearly Gates Will Open \ Jesus the Sweetest Name I Know. – [195-?]. – 1 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-83          Blackwood Brothers Quartet

NPH-83           Blackwood Brothers Quartet (Shenandoah, Iowa): Lead Me to that Rock \ He’ll Understand and Say Well Done. – [195-?]. – 1 disc. (25cm.).

NPH-84          Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir

NPH-84-01     Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir (Christmas album). – 1973. – 1 disc. (30cm.) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-84-02     Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir and Winnipeg Mennonite Vocal Ensemble: Traditional Mennonite Christmas Music / Conductors: Helen Litz and Victor Martens; Peter Koslowsky, tenor; Harold Redekopp, organist. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30cm).

NPH-85          Par – La Famille Wolfe

NPH-85-01     Par – La Famille Wolfe: Jesus Mon Ami. – [197-?]. – 1 disc. (30 cm ). 33 rpm. – Note: in French.

NPH-86          Chorale Mennonite du Geisberg (Strassbourg)

NPH-86-01     Choral Mennonite du Geisberg, La Voix de l’Evangile.  Alles für Dich; Der Heimat Sussigkeit; Hast du Jesum, hast Frieden; Unter des Heilandes kreuz. – [197-?]. – 1 disc. (17.5 cm). 45 rpm.

NPH-86-02     Choral Mennonite du Geisberg, La Voix de l’Evangile.  Ich bin durch manche Zeiten; Wir leben in der letzten Zeit; fels des Heils. – [197-?]. – 1 disc. (17.5 cm). 45 rpm.

NPH-87          Ben Horch Record Collection

NPH-87-01     Niverville M.B. Maennerchor: Gottes Volk Darf Nie Ermueden und andere Geisliche Lieder. – [197-?]. – 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-02     Immanuel Academy Choir: Jesus on the Water Side and Jesu, Word of God Incarnate. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-03     Immanuel Academy Choir: The Heavens Resound and Stand up for Jesus. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-04     Immanuel Academy Choir: A Mighty Fortress is our God and Almighty God of our Fathers. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-05     Immanuel Academy Choir: Let Their Celestial Concerts Unite and I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (30 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-06     Immanuel Academy Choir: Chorus and Hymn Medley and I Would Be True. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (30 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-07     Immanuel Academy Choir: Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord and Jesus is passing this way. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (30 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-08     Immanuel Academy Choir: Hallelujah Chorus and Glorious is the Father. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (30 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-09     Immanuel Academy Choir: The Beatitudes and Eternal Life. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-10     Hillsboro Gospel Quartet: “Preaching Christ in Song”. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-11     Waldandacht: Frühorgens, wenn die Hähne kräh’n. – [1938?]. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-12     Tokyo Chapel Center Choir: Onward, ye People. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm). – cracked.

NPH-87-13     The Twenty-Third Psalm and the Beatitudes. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (30 cm). – Broken.

NPH-87-14     Moody Chorale and Orchestra: “Yuletide Carols”. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm). 33.3 rpm.

NPH-87-15     I Know A Name: Viola, Piano, for Ben Horch. – 1943. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-16     Horch Family Party. – 1945. –1 disc. (25.5 cm).

NPH-87-17     Viola’s Festival Songs, Junior Class. – March 1952. – 2 discs. (25.5 cm each.)

NPH-87-18     A Capella Chorus of the MB Bible College: Was Kann Es Schoneres Geben, Ben Horch, Conductor. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-19     A Capella Chorus of the MB Bible College: Auf Ewig Bei Dem Herrn, Ben Horch, Conductor. – [19–]. – 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-20     A Capella Chorus of the MB Bible College: So Lange Jesus Bleibt Der Herr, Ben Horch, Conductor. – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-21     A Capella Chorus of the MB Bible College: Wie Suss Tont Sabbatglockenklang, Ben Horch, Conductor. – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-22     A Capella Chorus of the MB Bible College: Es Ist Ein Reis Entsprungen-Praetorious, Ben Horch, Conductor. – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-23     Immanuel Horch and Anna Toews: “Dort Ueber Jenem Sternemeer” and “Befiel Du Deine Wege.” – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm).

NPH-87-24     The MB Bible College Mixed Choir: “Hallelujah Amen”. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-25     The Kings Four: “I’m willing to Leave All with Jesus”. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-26     The Gospel Light Hour Choir: Lob Der Guete Gottes. – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-27     The Gospel Light Hour Quartet: Zionsglocken. – [19–]. 1 disc. (25 cm). 78 rpm.

NPH-87-28     Yarrow MB Church Youth Fellowship, “I’ll go with God”. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-29     The Great Cantatas of J.S. Bach, Cantata #21: Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra the Heinrich Schütz Choir of Heilbronn. – 1963. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-30     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #147 & #160: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Sudwestfunk Orchestra. – [196-?] 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-31     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #51 & # 104: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Southwest Radio Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-32     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #110 & #8: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-33     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #157, #55 & #151: Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and Choir. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-34     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #76: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-35     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #80 & #87: Heinrich Schütz Chorale, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm).

NPH-87-36     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #82 & #56: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-37     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #131 & #149: Beinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-38     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #19, #40 & #50: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-39     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #11 & #104: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-40     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #140 & #85: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-41     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #182 & #43: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-42     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #103 & #25: Stuttgart Motet Choir, Heidelberg Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-43     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #68, #98 & #53: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-44     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #57 & #32: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-45     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #147 & #90: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Pforzheim Chamber Orchestra. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-46     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #70 & #180: Heinrich Schütz Choir, Instrumental Ensemble of Heilbronn. – [196-?]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-47     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #23 & #159: Krankfurter Kantorei, Deutsche Bach-Solisten. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-48     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #36 & & 64: Westphalian Kantorei. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-49     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #75: Fankfurter Kantorei, Bach-Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-50     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #45 & #176: Gächinger Kantorei, Bach Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-51     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #88 & #150: Gachinger Kantorei, Figuralchor der Gedachtnisckirche, Bach Collegium, — [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-52     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #13 & #166: Kantorei St. Nikolai, Bach Orchestra. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-53     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #63 & #151: Frankfurt Kantorei, Bach Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-54     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #127 & #171: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra, South German Madrigal Choir. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-55     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #100 & #175: Kantorei of the Hauptkirche St. Jacobi, Hamburg Chamber Orchestra. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-56     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #84 & #49: Wephalian Kantorei. – [19–]. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-57     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #109 & #155: Gächinger Kanotrei, Bach Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-58     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #33 & #95: Bremen Cathedral Choir, Bremen Bach Orchestra. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-59     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #29 & #135: South German Madrigal Choir, Deutsche Bachsolisten. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-60     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #81 & #187: Gächinger Kantorei, Bach Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-61     Johann Sebastian Bach, Cantata #205: Figuralchor of the Stuttgart Gedachtniskirch, Bach Collegium. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-62     Favorite Selections from Immortal Masterworks: Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-63     Columbia Masterworks: Mozart. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-64     Music Appreciation Record: Schumann. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-65     Columbia: Haydn. – [19–]. 1 disc. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-66     Columbia Instrumental: Helvorsen, Grieg. – [19–]. (30 cm.) 33 rpm.

NPH-87-67     Music Treasures of the World: Mozart, Haydn. – [19–]. (30 cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-87-68     “The Singing Quakers,” Scarlatti & Kalinikoff. – [19–]. (25 cm).

NPH-87-69     “The Singing Quakers,” Mascagni. – [19–]. (25 cm).

NPH-87-70     Franz Winkler Quartet, “Folk Song”. – [19–]. (25 cm).

NPH-88          The Messengers

NPH-88-01     The Messengers: If You Believe, Word Records Limited. – [197-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-88-02     The Messengers: Let there be light. John Block, Walt Janzen, Menno Kroeker, Abe Block. Word Records Limited. – [197-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-88-03     The Messengers: Blessed Redeemer and Other Songs. Male Quartette. – [197-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-88-04     The Messengers: Fill My Cup, Lord. Word Records Limitied. – [197-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-88-05     The Messengers: “The Wonder of It All.” Bill Schroeder; Menno Kroeker; Abe Block; John Block; Ron Carleton, piano; Lorin Whitney, pipe organ. – [197-?] – I disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-89          Sacredaires Octet

NPH-89-01     Praise God with the Sacredaires Octet. Agatha Braun and Theresa Klassen (first tenors), Al Braun and Abe Klassen (second tenors), John Wiebe and George Willems (baritones), Arnold Thiessen and Walter Thiessen (bass), Evelyn Krause (pianist). – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-90          “Songs of Faith” Trio

NPH-90-01     “Songs of Faith” Trio presents “wonderful story of love.” Kathie Fast (1^st Soprano), Lottie Durksen (Contralto), Susan Voth (2^nd Soprano). “His” Records, Thamesford, Ontario. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm, stereo.

NPH-91          The Mennonite Hour

NPH-91-01     The Mennonite Hour A Cappella: Hymns That Live, Album Three. Sung by The Mennonite Hour A Cappella Chorus, The Mennonite Hour Ladies Sextet, and The Mennonite Hour Male Quartet. Harrisonburg, Virginia. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (25cm) 33rpm

NPH-92          Sacred-Song Quartette

NPH-92-01     Sacred-Song Quartette Wenn Es Abend Wird: Ausgewahlte Deutsche Geistliche Lieder. Kitchener, ON. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm.

NPH-92-02     Sacred-Song Quartette Zeit Zur Andacht: Ausgewahlte Geistliche Lieder. ON. Kitchener, ON. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm.

NPH-92-03     Sacred-Song Quartette: Come and Worship. Kitchener, ON.  – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm.

NPH-92-04     Sacred-Song Quartette: Blessed Redeemer and Other Songs. D.D. Wiens (1^st bass), C.J. Rempel (bass), J.F. Willms (2^nd tenor), E. Boldt (1^st tenor). Kitchener, ON. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm.

NPH-92-05     Sacred-Song Quartette: Songs of Faith. Kitchener, ON. – [196-?] – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm, Mono.

NPH-93          Mennonite Brethren Church Choir

NPH-93-01     Mennonite Brethren Church Choir. Director: Lowell Bergman; Organist: Doris Unruh. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30cm) 33rpm, stereo.

NPH-94          Mennonite Symphony Orchestra

NPH-94-01     Mennonite Symphony Orchestra. Ave Verum Corpus and Overture to the Messiah, no. 1 & 2. From the Water Music and Air and Gavotte (Handel), no. 5 & 6. – June 5, 1948 – 1 disc. (25cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-94-02     Mennonite Symphony Orchestra. Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, no. 7. Excerps from: La Giocono by A Ponchielli, no. 8. – June 5, 1948 – 1 disc. (25cm) 33 rpm.

NPH-94-03     Mennonite Symphony Orchestra. Eleventh Symphony 3^rd Movement – Joseph Haydn, no. 9. Willt Heden No Treden and Ronde D’Amour, no. 10 & 4. – June 5, 1948 – 1 disc. (25cm) 33rpm.

NPH-95          The Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus

NPH-95-01     The Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus. 500 Mennonite Men Praise the Lord. – 1973. – 1 disc. (30cm) 33 rpm, stereo.

NPH-96          Sound of Light

NPH-96-01     Sound of Light: Dwelling Place. / Gwen Nickel, glockenspiel, alto; Gordon Nickel, bass guitar; Lena Schroeder, melodia, soprano; Ray Harris, acoustic guitar, tenor; Larry Nickel, acoustic guitar, bass; Daryl Klause, harmonica, mandolin, flute. – 1974. – 1 disc. (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-97          Irmgard Baerg

NPH-97-01     Romantic Works by Eckhardt-Gramatte, Robert Schumann, and Frederic Chopin. Irmgard Baerg, piano. – n.d. – 1 disc. (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-98          Arnold Dyck

NPH-98-01     Arnold Dyck: Koop enn Bua op Reise and Dee Millionaa von Kosefeld. Speaker: Jack Thiessen. – 1969. – 1 disc. (25cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-99          Wilhelm Peters, Tina Peters, and Susie Penner

NPH-99-01     Frohe Lieder. / Wilhelm Peters; Tina Peters; Susie Penner, piano. – n.d. – 1 disc (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-100        Connie Isaac and Friends

NPH-100-01   Sing Alleluia…: Folk Songs About the Mennonite Experience: Connie Isaac and Friends. – 1975. – 1 disc (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-101        Martens Brothers

NPH-101-01   Remember Now Thy Creator: Martens Brothers. – n.d. – 1 disc (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-102        First Mennonite Church Men’s Chorus (Berne, Indiana)

NPH-102-01   Music of the Mennonite Church: First Mennonite Church Men’s Chorus. Dr. Freeman Burkhalter, choir director. – n.d. – 1 disc (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-103        Franconia and Lancaster Choral Singers

NPH-103-01   Harmonia Sacra: Franconia and Lancaster Choral Singers. Hiram Hershey, conductor; Alice Parker, arranger. – 1974. – 1 disc (30cm). 33 rpm.

NPH-104        William Schroeder quartet recordings

NPH-104-01   Bill Schroeder, Henry Goertzen, Henry Bartel, and Peter Isaac quarte sing “I’m a Pilgrim” (side 1) and “Never Alone (side 2).  ─ 1954.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm.

NPH-104-02   Bill Schroeder Male Quartet sing “Auf Ewig bei dem Herrn” (side 1) and “Die Allein” (side 2). ─ 1954.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm.

NPH-104-03   Four Men of Melogy. Manitoba Teachers College quartet. “Try Smiling” and “Dear Land of Home” (side 1) and “Wach, Kaemph und bet” and “There is a Fountain.” (side 2). ─ 1948–1949.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm.

NPH-104-04   Four Men of Melody. Manitoba Teachers College quartet. Peter Giesbrecht, Bill Schroeder, Art Duerksen, and Jake Klassen. “Glorious Things” (side 1) and “We’ll all be there” (side 2). ─ 1948.  ─ 1 disc. (21cm.) 78 rpm.

NPH-104-05   Geroge, Len, Harold, and Walter with Bob Loewen on piano sing”Some Day” (side 1) and “Meeting in the Air or Sweet bye and bye.” ─ 1955?.  ─ 1 disc. (25cm.) 78 rpm.

3. Filmstrip Collection [NF]

NF-01 Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services,  “Growing Young Churches”.  Series based on a book by Melvin Hodges,  “Growing Young Churches”, Moody Press, n.d.,  Includes a leaders manual by Vernon R. Wiebe, and text of the audio.  The audio are on reel-to-reel tapes (see NA-19).

NF-01-01        MBM/S,  “The New Testament Church”, 69 frames, 16 minutes, 30 seconds.

NF-01-02        MBM/S,  “An Indigenous Church”, 55 frames, 21 minutes, 30 seconds.

NF-01-03        MBM/S,  “Preparation of Leaders”, 72 frames, 19 minutes, 15 seconds.

NF-01-04        MBM/S,  “Changing to Indigenous Principles”, 42 frames, 14 minutes, 15 seconds.

NF-02 General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, 1975 Convention Highlights,  Winnipeg, 100 frames, approximately 15 minutes.

NF-03 “Women and Children First.  The Human Costs of the Arms Race”  produced by The Southern California Interfaith Hunger Coalition and Franciscan Communications and distributed by MCCS, n.d.  In two parts, each about 40 frames and 22 minutes.  Includes a manual and an audio cassette tape.

NF-04 “Family of God – A Reunion with Christians”, produced by Mennonite Brethren Board of Missions/Services, Hillsboro, KS, 1975, 175 frames, 25 minutes.  Includes an information sheet, cue sheet, and an audio cassette tape.

NF-05 “Help us Survive”, produced by Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services, Hillsboro, KS, 1976, 47 frames, 17 minutes.  Includes an audio cassette tape.

NF-06 “Pilgrim’s Progress”, Produced by Visual Education Ltd., Hawkley, Hampshire, England, n.d., 125 frames in 5 parts of 25 frames each.

4. Sound and Moving Images Collection

4a. 16 mm Film Format [NMF]

NMF-01          “The Hutterites: To Care And Not To Care”.  Written by John L. Ruth, Photography and editing by Burton Buller, Consultants: John A. Hostetler, Arnold Hofer, Marvin Reley, and Arthur Huseboe, Produced by Buller Films Inc. for RHB Productions, Henderson, NE, 1984.  Depicts the Huttarian Brethren way of life and gives a brief history.  Includes a study guide.  16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 58 minutes.

NMF-02          The Mennonite Brethren Church: Missionary Movement; a film series featuring J.B. Toews, 1988.

NMF-02-01     “Igniting the Flame”. 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 25 minutes, 4 copies.

NMF-02-02     “Telling it to the Nations”.  16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 28 minutes, 5 copies (1 damaged).

NMF-02-03     “Crisis and Triumph”.  16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 26 minutes, 4 copies.

NMF-03          Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1976, 16 mm, colour film, silent, positive original, approx. 10 minutes.  Film about the life of the 1976 Graduating class. (Includes an audio cassette tape.)

NMF-04          “Life of D. Bonhoeffer”,  1978, 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, 26 minutes.  Film is a brief biography and some interviews with some people who knew him.  Produced by John Boogaert.

NMF-05          “Fishers of Men”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 10 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Ascunsion, Paraguay.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions. – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-01.

NMF-06          “From Darkness to Light”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 18 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Nuevo Ideal, Mexico.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions. – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-02.

NMF-07          “Chaco Mission Frontiers”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 20 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Eastmeena, Columbia.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions. – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-03.

NMF-08          “Miracle of Grace”, 1960, 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 10 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Chaco area of Paraguay among the aboriginals there.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  (The film has deteriorated.). – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-04.

Notes from Wm. Schroeder (in Paraguay June 1955 to Nov. 1958):  The film sound track refers to 1958, and seems to imply that as the date of the founding of the Chulupi Church.  (The Lengua Church having been founded earlier.)  I recognize missionaries: Gerhard Hein, David Hein, Walter Rennert, Gerhard B. Giesbrecht, and a few other whites whose names I don’t remember.  Also I recognize a few of the Indians.  J.H. Franz is mentioned but not clearly identifiable.  They may have already left.  Several anomalies: 1. The first Chulupi conversions are given as in 1958.  I was present at their first baptism before that, 1956 or 1957.  2. Strange that they fail to mention Cornelius Isaac’s martyrdom.  He died in July or August, 1958 and was succeeded as director at Cayima Clim by Walter Rennert who is named as director on the film.  The script was prepared by A.E. Janzen who would have know about this event.  Rennerts had no children in 1958.  Their first child was born in March, 1959 and on this film looked about one year of age.  Since it was in winter the filming could have been in July, 1960.  3. Error: The tribe at Cayima Clim is at one place called Lenjua and at others Chulupi.  The correct one is Chulupi.  This station is near Neu-Halbstadt.   (The name means white hummingbird.)  Walter Rennert could be contacted.  He is a member of the Culloden M.B. Church, Vancouver (1992).

NMF-09          “The Church at the Crossroads“, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 12 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Panama.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin, Christian Films, La Habra, CA, in co-operation with Board of Missions of the Mennonite Brethren Churches.  (The entire film has a reddish tinge.). – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-05.

NMF-10          “Out of Bondage”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 12 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Japan.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin and Mitch Art Productions in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  (The sound and film are deteriorating.).  – Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-05-06.

NMF-11          “Building for God“, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 12 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Brazil.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  (The film is deteriorating.)

NMF-12          “The Morros Must Hear”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 18 minutes.  Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Bolivian and Paraguayan Chaco and the death of Kornelius Isaak on 11 September 1958.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.

NMF-13          “On the Move”, n.d., 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 18 minutes.  Film about mission work and the effect of Christianity in Latin America.  Produced by Ken Andersen Films for Cooperating Mennonite Agencies.  Production Committee: Peter Dyck, Mahlon Hess, Marion Kliewer, James Kratz, Paul Lederach, and Andrew Shelly. Executive Producer: Harold Weaver. Photographer: Roy Martin. Director: Hans Füssle.  2 copies

NMF-14          “The Church Alive”, n.d. 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 18 minutes.  Film about church activities in Latin America.  Produced by Ken Andersen Films for Cooperating Mennonite Agencies.  Production Committee: Peter Dyck, Mahlon Hess, Marion Kliewer, James Kratz, Paul Lederach, and Andrew Shelly.  Executive Producer: Harold Weaver. Photographer: Roy Martin. Director: Hans Füssle.  2 copies

NMF-15          “Brothers and Sisters”, n.d. 16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 18 minutes.  Film about relationships between Christians of different cultures in Latin America and North America.  Produced by Ken Andersen Films for Cooperating Mennonite Agencies.  Production Committee: Peter Dyck, Mahlon Hess, Marion Kliewer, James Kratz, Paul Lederach, and Andrew Shelly.  Executive Producer: Harold Weaver. Photographer: Roy Martin. Director: Hans Füssle.  2 copies

NMF-16          C.A. DeFehr film.  [1946], 16 mm, black/white and colour, silent, positive, approx. 8 minutes.  Film about the sod turning and building of Ebenezer Hall, MBBC, Ben Horch and the Mennonite Symphony Orchestra, North End M.B. Church Christmas Sunday School Programme and Winnipeg city hall at Christmas. — Transferred to DVD in 2007 see MDV-07-01.

NMF-17          “A Preparation”.  Produced by Dave B. Dueck, 1969.  Gives the life of the Mennonite Brethren Bible College for the academic year 1968-1969.  16 mm, colour, silent, positive, approx. 20 minutes.

NMF-18          “Mennonite World Conference, XI”, Strassbourg, France, 1984 July 24-29.  Produced by Burton Buller and Max Wiedmeier.  Script: Doreen Martens.  16 mm, colour film, sound, positive, approx. 25 minutes.

NMF-19          “Mennonite World Conference, X”, Wichita, KS, 1978 July 25-30.

NMF-20          Friendly Chats on Soul Winning : a six part series .  (3 reels)

NMF-20-01     Friendly chats on soul winning : opening the conversation.

NMF-20-02     Friendly chats on soul winning : dealing with different types.

NMF-20-03     Friendly chats on soul winning : using God’s Word effectively.

NMF-21          No Time to Wait (Personal Evangelism) (Acc. #1994-36)

NMF-22          If there be Peace (Elkhart, IN : Audiovisuals, 19–) (Acc.#1994-36)

NMF-23-01    Winkler Bible Institute Campus Life Film, [1974 or 1975], 16 mm, colour, no sound, approx. 15 minutes.  Film includes clips from the WBI campus as well as clips from various special events (ie. car wash, hockey game, curling match, drama event and choir rehearsal).  The film may have been used as a promotional video in supporting churches.

NMF-24-01    Winkler Bible Institute school life film. – [197-?]. – super 8. – ca. 25 minutes. – Note: This film has been torn into 3 pieces and is physically on two reels.

NMF-25-01    Abraham A. Unruh, Missionary to India, was involved in the creation of this silent film of him, his family and their work in India.  The film documents the Indian culture that the Unruh’s were working in.  Worship service, funeral procession, Indian market, parade and farming practises are shown. – [196-?]. – 16 mm film. – ca. 30 min. Note: this film has been digitized, see MDV-14-01.

4b. Two-Inch Video Format (open reel) [NMT]

NMT-01         Third Story I in 13 parts, Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, first broadcast in 1977, (2″ Master: Video tape). N.B. Access is restricted. See Archivist for details.

NMT-01-01     Tape 1: no’s 1 & 2.

NMT-01-02     Tape 2: no’s 3 & 4.

NMT-01-03     Tape 3: no’s 5 & 6.

NMT-01-04     Tape 4: no’s 7 & 8.

NMT-01-05     Tape 6: no’s 9 & 10.

NMT-01-06     Tape 7: no’s 11 & 12.

NMT-01-07     Tape 8: no. 13.

NMT–02         Third Story II in 13 parts, Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, n.d., (2″ Master: Video tape). N.B. Access is restricted.  See Archivist for details.

NMT-02-01     Tape 1: shows 1 & 2.

NMT-02-02     Tape 2: shows 3 & 4.

NMT-02-03     Tape 3: shows 5 & 6.

NMT-02-04     Tape 4: shows 7 & 8.

NMT- 02-05    Tape 5: shows 9 & 10.

NMT-02-06     Tape 6: shows 11 & 12.

NMT-02-07     Tape 7: show 13.

NMT-02-08     Worktape, PR-501

NMT-03         Canadian M.B. Conference Board of Evangelism Collection (Acc.#1994-36)

NMT-03-01     Sunday Scope, May 3, 1970.

NMT-03-02     Rudy Boschman and the Messengers

4c. Video (VHS) Format [NMV]

NMV-01         “Never Alone.  A Message of hope for you”.  Board of Resource Ministries, Mennonite Brethren Church, 1990.  Produced by Dumar Production;  David Dueck, Director/Producer in co-operation with MCC, Mennonite World Conference, and Sisters & Brothers Films.  Screen play: Doug Schulz; Script: Don Ratzlaff; Narrator: Normand Blondin. (VHS: Video tape, 18 minutes)

NMV-02         Manitoba M.B. Centennial Celebration Collection, 1988 February 21.

NMV-02-01    “Manitoba M.B. Centennial Celebration”.  M.B. Communications, Winnipeg, 1988 February 21. (:” Master tapes: 4 Video tapes, approx. 45 minutes each)

NMV-02-02    “Manitoba M.B. Centennial Celebration. Afternoon Service”.  1988 February 21, M.B. Communications, Winnipeg.  The afternoon service includes greetings from the Premier of Manitoba, H. Pawley, and a 1 hour 30 minute drama about the history of the people of the conference in the past century with scenes entitled Keeping faith, New Horizons, Days of Turbulence, and A Brave New World. (VHS: 2 Video tapes and Beta: Video tape, approx. 1 hour, 55 minutes)

NMV-02-03    “Manitoba M.B. Centennial Celebration. Morning Service”.  1988 February 21, M.B. Communications, Winnipeg.  Includes the entire morning service and approx. 15 minutes of the afternoon service.  The morning service has the parade of congregations, music, and the main address by David Ewert.  It is hosted by John Epp, the moderator of the Manitoba Conference at the time.(Beta: Video tape and VHS: 3 Video tapes, approx. 1 hour, 30 minutes)

NMV-03         “Pauls Family Reunion.” 1988, Includes a lecture by David G. Rempel about Mennonite history, particulary in Russia, a presentation of some of Heinrich Pauls, 1904-  paintings about Russia, cultural differences by Richard Rempel, 1934- and family history of Heinrich H. Pauls, 1835-1900 and Maria Hildebrand, 1845-1920. (VHS: Video tape, approx. 4 hours)

NMV-04         “All Their Own”.  1986 February 12. CBC Man Alive Production about the story of the Mennonites in Ontario and the degree to which they practise separateness from the world.  Producer: Michael Gerard. Executive Producer: Louise Lore. (VHS: Video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-05         “Manitoba Centennial. ‘Sunday Scope’.”  1988 April 24.  Contains highlights of the morning and afternoon service of the centennial celebration on 21 February 1988 with John Epp, David Ewert, Premier Howard Pawley, excerpts of an historical drama by Doreen Klassen and Sarah Klassen, and and introduction by Ken Reddig. (VHS: Video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-06         “The Unger Reunion”.  1989 July 14-16.  About Heinrich H. Unger, 1868-1944 and his descendants.  (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 45 minutes)

NMV-07         Dueck Film Productions

NMV-07-01    “And When They Shall Ask”.  Dueck Film Productions, Winnipeg.  1984, November. (VHS: Video tape, 90 minutes) ORIGINAL

NMV-07-02    “And When They Shall Ask”.  Dueck Film Productions, Winnipeg.  1984, November. (VHS: Video tape, 90 minutes) COPY

NMV-07-03    “And When They Shall Ask”.  Dueck Film Productions, Winnipeg.  1984, November. (VHS: Video tape, 90 minutes) COPY

NMV-08         “Archives: The Inside Story”.  n.d., (VHS: Video tape, 17 minutes)

NMV-09         “The Mennonite Mob”.  1992 March 12. CBC 5th Estate Production about Mexican Mennonites involved in drug trafficking between Mexico and Canada.  Producer: Susan Teskey, (VHS: Video tape, 60 minutes of which ‘the Mennonite Mob’ is the first 30 minutes)

NMV-10         “A Glimpse of Heaven. Easter in the Soviet Union. ‘Man Alive'”.  1987.  CBC Production.  (VHS: Video tape, 56 minutes)

NMV-11         “Home For The Homeless”.  Produced for Crown Video Canada, Edmonton in co-operation with the Far East Broadcast Co. by Burton Buller, David Dueck (Dueck Film Productions Inc.), and the M.B. Historical Society.  Script by Peter P. Klassen, original in German as Heimat für Heimatlose with English subtitles.  Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fernheim Colony, 1930-1980, gives a history of the colony, and their relationship with the government and the Indian population.  n.d., (VHS: Video tape, 78 minutes)

NMV-12         Birth of Anabaptism (MB Historical Commission)

NMV-12-01&02            “The Birth of Anabaptism”.  Narrated by Dr. Abe Friesen. 1989.  Produced by M.B. Communications and Visual Marketing Ltd. for the Historical Commission of the M.B. Church of North America.  Lecture is about church history as the context for the birth of Anabaptism.  (1″ Master tape: Betacam, 25 minutes). – DVD copy made in October 2008 see MDV 13-01

NMV-13         “A Celebration of Gifts”. Mennonite Brethren Bible College, Spring Concert, 1992 April 24.  Includes music by the college A cappella choir, alumni and student choir, and an instrumental group.  (A live recording).  (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 30 minutes)

NMV-14         “The Hanley Lectures 1987”.  By Petro B.T. Bilaniuk, Univ. of Toronto, Video by Bill Wsiaki.

NMV-14-01    “Sacred Beauty and Christian Religious Art of the Ancient Rusychi-Ukrainians”.  St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1987 October 18.  (VHS: Video tape, 55 minutes)

NMV-14-02    “History of Salvation, Covenant, and Prophecy in the Primary Chronicle of the Kievan Rus-Ukraine”.  St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1987 October 19.  (VHS: Video tape, 63 minutes)

NMV-14-03    “Importance of Eastern Catholicism for the Future of Christianity: What Western Catholicism has to Learn from Eastern Christianity.”  St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1987 October 20.  (VHS: Video tape, 45 minutes)

NMV-14-04    “The Apostolic Origin of the Ukrainian Church.”  St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1987 October 21.  (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 15 minutes)

NMV-15         “The Weight”.  Vietnam War/Draft dodgers.  A Sisters & Brothers Film, Harrisonburg, VA. Produced by Crown International, Elkhart, IN in consultation with Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries, Mennonite Board of Missions, Mennonite Mutual Aid, and Mennonite Publishing House.  Executive producers: Jim Bowman, J. Ronald Byler, Virginia Hostetler, D. Michael Hostetler, Joel Kaufmann, and Paul Showalter, 1983.  A story based on a Herald Press novel by Joel Kaufmann about the decisions facing 18 year olds in 1972.  (VHS: Video tape, 63 minutes)

NMV-16         “The Hutterites: To Care And Not To Care”.  Written by John L. Ruth, Photography and editing by Burton Buller, Consultants: John A. Hostetler, Arnold Hofer, Marvin Reley, and Arthur Huseboe, Produced by Buller Films Inc. for RHB Productions, Henderson, NE, 1984.  Funded by Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Mennonite Mutual Aid Foundation, and South Dakota Committee for the Humanities.  Depicts the Huttarian Brethren way of life and gives a brief history. 2 copies NMV-16-01 and NMV-16-02. (” Video tape, 58 minutes)

NMV-17         “Vom Jaeger und Sammler zum Landbauern”.  Ein dokumentarischer Bericht der ASCIM über die Indianer im zentralen Chaco heute.  A.S.C.I.M., Gastown Post and Transfer, Vancouver, 1990 July 18.  (VHS: Video tape, 86 minutes)

NMV-18         “Alan Peters”.  1988 October 15, (VHS: 3 Video tapes)

NMV-18-01    Tape I: History of the Mennonites in Prussia. (VHS:  71 minutes)

NMV-18-02    Tape II: Ideas of a database and central registry.  (VHS: 71 minutes)

NMV-18-03    Tape III: Research problems and sources for Russian Mennonites.  (VHS: 78 minutes)

NMV-19         “The Mennonite Brethren Church: Missionary Movement“.  A Three Part Film Series Featuring Dr. J.B. Toews, 1988.  Describes the history of the missionary movement.

NMV-19-01    “Igniting the Flame”.  (VHS: Video tape, 25 minutes) (2 copies)

NMV-19-02    “Telling it to the Nations”.  (VHS: Video tape, 28 minutes) (2 copies)

NMV-19-03    “Crisis and Triumph”.  (VHS: Video tape, 26 minutes) (2 copies)

NMV–20        “The French Language Issue: A Question for Manitobans”.  Interfaith Coalition for Reconciliation, Winnipeg, 1985.

NMV-20-01    “An Unhappy History”.  Prof. Lovell Clark, 18 minutes;  “Don’t Blame the Law”.  Prof. Dale Gibson, 27 minutes,  (:” Master: Video tape)

NMV-20-02    “The Tools of Hatred”.  Israel Ludwig, 18 minutes;  “Hope for the Future?”.  Raymond Hebert, 21 minutes, (:” Master: Video tape)

NMV-21         “What I Believe”, Host: Virginia A. Hostetler, Interviewee: J.C. Wenger.  Produced by Sisters & Brothers in consultation with the Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries, 1984.  Discussion about the devotional life and prayer.  (VHS: Video tape, 23 minutes)

NMV-22         “Freedom: A Conflict of Interests”. A two part documentary on the Church in Eastern Europe, Part 1: The Church in Turbulence; Part 2: The Church in Transition; Host: Reinhold J. Kerstan, Crown Video Productions, 1990 (VHS: Video tape, 58 minutes), 2 copies

NMV–23        Conventions of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

NMV-23-01    Canadian Conference of MB Churches convention.  1) Conference digest includes: Introduction, task force on higher education, task force on Conference restructuring, reports from board of evangelism, board of spiritual and social concerns, board of Christian education, board of higher education, board of publication, board of management, closing. – 45 minutes. 2) Moderator’s message – John Redekopp – 33 minutes. Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications.  Tape 1 of 2 of event. – 1987. – VHS.

NMV-23-02    Canadian Conference of MB Churches convention speakers: Haddon Robinson – 37 minutes, Herb Neufeld – 20 minutes, Haddon Robinson. Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. – 36 minutes, T.S. Rendall – 17 minutes.  Tape 2 of 2 of event. – 1987. – VHS.

NMV-23-03    Canadian Conference of MB Churches convention celebrating 100^th anniversary of the Mennonite Brethren Church in Canada, held in Winkler, Manitoba.  Includes 45 minutes of devotional and inspirational material and 15 minutes of the business sessions. Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. — 60 minutes. — 1988. – VHS.

NMV-23-04    Mennonite Brethren Convention in Richmond, BC, produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, 1989 (VHS: Video tape, 55 minutes).

NMV-23-05    “Canadian Conference Celebration of Quebec joining the Conference”, Clearbrook, BC, Sun. July 8, 1984. (VHS : Video tape).

NMV-23-06    Canadian MB Conference convention. – July 6-8, 2000. – VHS.

NMV-24         Mennonitische Umsiedlerbetreuung, 20th Anniversary

NMV-24-01    “Mennonitische Umsiedlerbetreuung, 20th Anniversary”, Part 1, 1992 October 20, (VHS: Video tape, 2 hours)

NMV-24-02    “Mennonitische Umsiedlerbetreuung, 20th Anniversary”, Part 2, 1992 October 20, (VHS: Video tape, 2 hours)

NMV-25         1988 Hanley Memorial Lectures, St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba, by James M. Gustafson, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, Producer: Wm Wsiaki, Think Photography

NMV-25-01    “Prophecy & Narrative”, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1988 October 24. (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 28 minutes)

NMV-25-02    “Ethics & Policy”, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1988 October 25. (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour)

NMV-25-03    “Ideas of God & Ethics”, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1988 October 26. (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 17 minutes)

NMV-25-04    “Efficiency & Social Responsibility”, St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg, 1988 October 26. (VHS: Video tape, 50 minutes)

NMV–26        “Ben Horch Sängerfest“, 1987 October 2.  A live recording of the evening honouring Ben Horch on his 80th birthday at Portage Ave. M.B. Church.  It includes a brief biography given by Peter Letkemann and choral, orchestral, and congregational music. (VHS: Video tape, over 2 hours)

NMV–27        Church Music Seminar, 1989.  Held in Winnipeg at various locations with Helmuth Rilling

NMV-27-01    Papers: “Towards an Aesthetic of Church Music”; Dietrich Bartel.  “The Question of Excellence”; Esther Wiens. “Elijah”. 1989 January 23. (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 45 minutes)

NMV-27-02    Papers: “Today’s Relevance of Yesterday’s Hymns”; Lawrence Ritchey.  “The Congregation: Participant or Spectator”; Marilyn Houser-Hamm. 1989 January 24.  (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-27-03    Conducting Masterclass with Helmuth Rilling. 1989 January 25.  (VHS: Video tape, 2 hours)

NMV-27-04    Worship Service: “Sing to the Lord a Jubilant Song”, with Linda Schwartz-Trivett, Dietrich Bartel, Paul Dueck, George Wiebe, and students.  1989 January 25.  (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-27-05    Worship Service: “Mendelssohn – The Interpreter and Preacher”; Helmuth Rilling.  1989 January 26.  (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 50 minutes)

NMV-27-06    Panel: “Direction of Music in our Churches”; College Faculty. 1989 January 28.  (VHS: Video tape, 1 hour, 24 minutes)

NMV-28         Neodachino. Produced by Hof Film Produkties and recorded in Europe off a television broadcast, 1993. Hutterites: 24 Hours Almanc Encore recorded from television in Winnipeg by Abe Dueck, 1993. Hutterites: excerpt from No. 2 in a series called “God’s Dominion recorded from television in Winnipeg by Abe Dueck, Sept. 12, 1993. (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-29         Hof Film Produkties

NMV-29-01    Village called “no  happiness” produced by Hof Film Produkties, 1993. (ORIGINAL COPY NOT FOR RENT)  (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-29-02    Village called “no  happiness” produced by Hof Film Produkties, 1993. (COPY FOR RENTAL PURPOSES)  (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-30         National Film Board of Canada

NMV-30- 01   The old believers produced by National Film Board of Canada, 1989. (VHS: Video tape, 57 minutes) Note: Accession no. 1993-21)

NMV-31         Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993. VHS : 5 tapes. NOTE: audio is mission on tape 1 for Sat. 8:30-9:10 am. – transferred to DVD 2007.

NMV-31-01    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape consists of Friday evening and Saturday morning. – Transferred to DVD 2007. – see MDV-06-01.

NMV-31-02    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape consists of Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sailing to Danzig, and Songfest. – Transferred to DVD 2007. – see MDV-06-02.

NMV-31-03    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape consists of Sunday morning and afternoon. – Transferred to DVD 2007. – see MDV-06-03.

NMV-31-04    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape (copied from 8mm.) consists of Saturday morning’s session which included “MBs & Other Groups”, chairman Dave Hubert and a paper by Dave Dyck and discussion. – Transferred to DVD 2007. – see MDV-06-04.

NMV-31-05    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape (copied from 8mm.) consists of Saturday morning’s Education session and discussion chaired by Harry Loewen. – Transferred to DVD 2007. – see MDV-06-05.

NMV-32-01    The Radicals: the story of the beginnings of the Anabaptists. Produced by Sisters & Brothers, Inc., 199-. (VHS: Video tape)

NMV-33-01    The Burning Times. Produced by National Film Board of Canada, 199-. (This production is the second film in the “Women and Spirituality series”.) (VHS: Video tape, 56 minutes 13 seconds)

NMV-34-01    Exploring the Bible. Introductory study with host Herb Hamm and guest Dr. David Ewert produced by the Board of Resources Ministries/Kindred Press, 1993. (VHS: Video tape, 28 minutes)

NMV-35         “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape, 3 tapes, approximately ?  minutes each)

NMV-35-01    TED WARD, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape)

NMV-35-02    BRUCE COOK, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape)

NMV-35-03    JOHN MAXWELL, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape)

NMV-35-04    JAMES PANKRATZ, ROLAND MARSCH, JAMES NIKKEL, AND HERB NEUFELD, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape)

NMV-35-05    BRUCE COOK, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape) (COPY 2)

NMV-35-06    JOHN MAXWELL,” Proceedings of Disciple Making ’88”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Central Heights Church, Abbotsford, BC, October 20-22, 1988. (VHS : Video tape) (COPY 2)

NMV-35-07    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988. (VHS : Video tapes, 115 minutes)  COPY 1.   Presenters include James Pankratz, Bruce Cook, Ted  Ward, John Maxwell and Michael Green.

NMV-35-08    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988. (VHS : Video tapes, 115 minutes)  COPY 2.   Presenters include James Pankratz, Bruce Cook, Ted  Ward, John Maxwell and Michael Green.

NMV-35-09    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988. (VHS : Video tapes, 115 minutes)  COPY 3.  Presenters include James Pankratz, Bruce Cook, Ted  Ward, John Maxwell and Michael Green.

NMV-35-10    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series : Session #1 & 2″, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988. ( : Video tapes, 115 minutes) Presenters are James Pankratz and Bruce Cook)  (1” Master tapes:  Video tape)

NMV-35-11    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series: Session 3 & 4″, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988.  Presenters are Ted Ward and John Maxwell  (1” Master tapes:  Video tape)

NMV-35-12    “Being Disciples/Making Disciples:  5 part study series: Session #5″, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference  Boards, 1988.  Presenter is Michael Green)  (1” Master tapes:  Video tape)

NMV-36-01    Making the Message Personal. The video provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the work of the mission and some of its new and varied ministry opportunities.  / produced by HCJB/World Radio, Mississauga, Ontario. — 1 videocassette.  (VHS: video tape, 11:30 minutes)

NMV-37         “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 3-5, 1985. (Eight Video8 tapes (set “a”) & eight VHS tapes (set “b”), approximately 2 hours each).  Note:  Although the content of set “b” is derived from set “a,” the order sessions has been changed. 

NMV-37-01a  DAVID EWERT, JOHN REDEKOP, VICTOR ADRIAN, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Thursday, October 3, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-02a  C. PETER WAGNER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Thursday, October 3, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-03a  C. PETER WAGNER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Fri. October 4, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-04a  C. PETER WAGNER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Fri., October 4, 1985. (Video8 Format)

MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Fri., October 4, 1985. (Video 8 Format)

NMV-37-05a  MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Fri., October 4, 1985. (Video8 Format)

ROBERT COLEMAN, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Friday, October 4, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-06a  ROBERT COLEMAN, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Sat., October 5, 1985. (Video8 Format)

MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Sat., October 5, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-07a  ROBERT COLEMAN, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Sat., October 5, 1985. (Video8 Format)

CARLIN WEINHAUER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Sat., October 5, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-08a  MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85”, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, Sat., October 5, 1985. (Video8 Format)

NMV-37-09b  PETER WAGNER, “Motivation,” and “Learn How,” two messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-10b  PETER WAGNER, “Philosophy of Ministry,” and “Plan of Growth,” two messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-11b  MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Kingdom Perspective,” and “Biblica Interpretation,” two messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-12b  MYRON AUGSBURGER, “Christology,” and “Community Accountability,” two messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-13b  ROBERT COLEMAN, “The Master’s Call,” and “The Great Commission,” two messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-14b  ROBERT COLEMAN, “Reproducing,” a message given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-37-15b  DAVID EWERT, HERB NEUFELD, AND ERWIN PENNER, “Bible Expositions,” three messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).  Digitized Jan 2012.  See MDV-26-01for DVD copy.

NMV-37-16b  JOHN REDEKOP, VICTOR ADRIAN, and CARLIN WEINHAUER, “Strategy Sessions and Reports,” three addresses given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS).

NMV-38         MBBC Graduation and Alumni Events. – 1989-1991. – 3 videocassettes: VHS.  NOTE: Acc. No. 1997-030.

NMV-38-01    MBBC Graduation: Westwood Church. – 1989. – 1 videocassette: VHS.

NMV-38-02    Alumni Program. – Nov. 10, 1990. – 1 videocassette: VHS.

NMV-38-03    Alumni and friends program with Viktor Hamm and A Cappella Choir. – October 25, 1991. – 1 videocassette: VHS.

NMV-39         Mirror of the Martyrs. News coverage in Winnipeg on CBC (French) Television. – April 15, 1994, 6:00 p.m. – 1 videocassette : VHS.

NMV-40         Donwood Manor Personal Care Home 25^th Anniversary. – 1994. – 1 videocassette : VHS. (Note: Acc. No. 1996-016)

NMV-41         The story of the creation and first performance of Revelation. An oratorio by Victor Davies / recorded off CBC TV on Adrienne Clarkson Presents@. – December 12, 1996, 7:00 p.m. – 1 videocassette : VHS. (Note: Acc. No. 1997-03)

NMV-42         Mennonite School: Whose child : whose school / Dr. J. Bergen, U. of A. – 19-?. – 1 videocassette; : inch format.

NMV-43         Mysteries of Grace and Judgement. A journey of story, poetry and song with Jack Dueck, reflecting the experiences of the Mennonite sojourn in Russia / recorded live October 11, 1996, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Kitchener and produced by Jack & Eleanor Dueck. Featuring storyteller Jack Dueck, music director George Wiebe, composer & accompanist Esther Wiebe, Narrators Mary Wiens & Dave Worth, and the Sojourn Singers. – 1 videocassette  (02:16:12): VHS.  (Note: Acc. No. 1997-04)

NMV-44         MCC (Mennonite Central Committee)

NMV-44-01    Migration North: Mennonites from Mexico: an orientation to the Mexican Mennonite culture & way of life / produced & distributed by Mennonite Central Committee Canada. – 1995. – 1 videocassette (00:40:00) : VHS. (Note: Acc. No. 1997-026)

NMV-44-02   MCC: 1998 in Review, Renewing our Strength/ Produced by Mennonite Central Committee. – 10 minutes. – 1999. – VHS. (Acc.# 2001-022).

NMV-44-03   Children of the Nakba.  Regarding Palestinian and Israeli children/ Mennonite Central Committee. — 26 minutes. – 2005. – VHS.  Includes study guide.

NMV-44-04   Can’t, not Won’t: A Christian Response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS/ FASD)/ Mennonite Central Committee. — 45 minutes. – 2005. – VHS.  Includes study guide.

NMV-44-05   Rhythm of Change: MCC Penny Power/ Mennonite Central Committee. — 4 minutes. — 2005. – VHS.

NMV-44-06   Come, Follow Me: An MCC Report/ Mennonite Central Committee. – 9 minutes. – 2003. – VHS.

NMV-44-07    MCC Retreats, Europe, 1990. MCC Fraternity in Berlin. The Berlin Wall. MCC Retreat in Worms, 1990. The Rhine during the flood and Neuwied. Produced by Jenny Fast. 107 min. – 1990-1991. – VHS. Acc. No. 2010-025.

NMV-44-08    MCC Retreats in Colmar, Berlin, Worms, Neuwied Christmas. – 75 min. – 1990. –  VHS. Acc. No. 2010-025.

NMV-44-09    Walking with a hurting world / Mennonite Central Committee. – 13 min. – 2000. – VHS.

NMV-44-10    Step of Faith: A Call to Christian service featuring four stories of MCC activity in Canada / Mennonite Central Committee. – 23 min. – 1994. – VHS. Includes discussion guide.

NMV-44-11    MCC and Quilts with Elda Martens / A Mennonite Central Committee Production. – 51 min. – 2002. – VHS.

NMV-45        Born Hutterite / produced by Black Hat Productions Inc. in cooperation with the National Film Board of Canada.  Director: Bryan Smith. – 1997. – 1 videocassette (00:48:00): VHS.

NMV-46         Mennonite World Conference

NMV-46-01    India 1997. Hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches: the 13^th Assembly of Mennonite World Conference in Calcutta, India / produced by Max Wiedmer. C 1997. C 1 videocassette (00:30:00): VHS.

NMV-46-02    Eddlesia/Peacemaking: Healing and Hope – Mennonite World Conference 1995 – 1995 – Produced by Mennonite Board of Missions – 28 min. VHS

NMV-47         Third Story: Series V in 13 parts / a television series produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba. — 13 videocassettes.

NMV-47-01    Stress (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-02    Pessimism (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-03    Honesty (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-04    Images (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-05    Discipline (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-06    Prejudice (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-07    Fellowship (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-08    Commitment (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-09    Romance (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-10    Conflicts (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-11    Caring (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-12    Joy (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-13    Supernatural (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

Third Story: Series III in 10 parts / a television series produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba. — 13 videocassettes.

NMV-47-14    Aloneness, series III #1 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-15    The World, series III #2  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-16    Pain, series III #3  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-17    Cost, series III #4  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-18    Reality, series III #5  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-19    Second Coming, series III #6 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-20    Peace, series III #7 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-21    Hope, series III #8 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-22    Communion, series III #9 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-23    Choosing, series III #10 (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-24    Alcoholism, series III #11  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-25    Life, series III #12  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-26    Frustration, series III #13  (VHS: video tape, 30 minutes)

NMV-47-27    Plan 1000 Days – Time for the Great Harvest – Produced by Family Life Network – 1998 – 16 min. VHS

NMV-47-28    Reclaiming A People: Russia’s Spiritual Revolution – 29 min. VHS

NMV-48         Mennonite Brethren Communications—Russian Programing

NMV-48-01    Russia. . .the Flame Rekindled: Evangelist Viktor Hamm in the USSR / produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1989. — 1 videocassette.  (VHS: videotape).

NMV-48-02    Reclaiming a People: Russia’s Spiritual Revolution/ Mennonite Brethren Communications. – [198-?]. – VHS. – 29 minutes.

NMV-49         J.B. Toews Memorial Service at Butler M.B. Church, Fresno, California. — May 13, 1998. — 1 videocassette. (VHS: videotape)

NMV–50        Otto Klassen Mennonite Movie Collection

NMV-50-01    50-Year Freedom Jubilee: Praise God for Canada (Winnipeg, MB: Otto Klassen Productions, 1998.) (VHS: videotape, 60 minutes) (Acc.#1998-065)

NMV-50-02    Mennonites conquer the Vistula Delta (Winnipeg, MB : Otto Klassen Film Productions, 19–.) (VHS: videotape, 15:30 minutes) (Acc.#1999-053). – Note: in English. (see also NMV-50-06 and NMV-50-07).

NMV-50-03    Der Grosse Trek: I Teil 1939-1943 (Winnipeg, MB: Otto Klassen Film Productions, 1998.) (VHS PAL: videotape, 35:50 minutes) (Acc.#1999-053)

NMV – 50 – 4  Der Grosse Trek: II Teil 1943-1945 (Winnipeg, MB: Otto Klassen Productions, 1998.) (VHS PAL: videotape, 40:00 minutes) (Acc.#1999-053)

NMV-50-05    Frajoa Enn De Oost-resarw, “Three Short Plays”(Winnipeg, MB: Otto Klassen Productions, 1999). – 60 minutes. – VHS. (Acc#2001-023). – Note: in Low German.

NMV-50-06    Mennonites conquer the Vistula Delta (Winnipeg, MB : Otto Klassen Film Productions, 19–.) (VHS: videotape, 15:30 minutes) (Acc.#2001-024). – Note: in High German. (see also NMV-50-07 and NMV-50-02).

NMV-50-07    Mennonite Bezwingen Das Weichsldelta (Winnipeg, MB: Otto Klassen Film Productions, 19–.) (VHS: Videotape, 15:30 minutes) (Acc.#2001-024). – Note in Low German. (see also NMV-50-06 and NMV-50-02).

NMV-50-08    The Great Trek 1939-1943, Part I/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199-]. – 37 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-09    The Great Trek 1943-1945, Part II/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199-]. – 39 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-10    Mennonite Monument Dedicated to the Victims of War and Terror/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 50 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-11    Women of Courage: Stories of Sadness & Stories of Survival/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 24 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-12    Pioniere im Chaco Paraguay I – VI Teil/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 180 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-13    Wir Gedenken der Opfer des 20 Jahrhunderts/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 30 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-14    Im Dienst Der Liebe (KM 81) [Mennonite Hospital in Paraguay] / Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 40 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-15    Prairie Pioneers, The Mennonites of Manitoba/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 43 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-16    The Great Trek, Part I 1939-1943, Part II 1943-1945/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199?]. – 76 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-17    125^th Anniversary of the East Reserve Settlement.  A Worship service Sunday August 1, 1999 at the Mennonite Heritage Village to Commemorate the 125^th Anniversary of the East Reserve/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – 1999. – VHS.  (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-18    125^th Anniversary of Mennonites in Manitoba 1874-1999/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – 1999. – 45 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.#2001-024).

NMV-50-19    Old Colony Mennonites Emigrate from Canada to Mexico/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199-]. – 29:30 minutes. – VHS. (Acc.# 2001-026).

NMV-50-20    Pioneers in Mexico, Canadian Mennonites Colonize Mexico/ Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – [199-]. – 57 minutes. – VHS.  (Acc.# 2001-026).

NMV-50-21    Remembering Russia 1914-1927/Otto Klassen, 43 minutes. – VHS. (accession 2006-011). – Note: see MDV-09-01for DVD version.

NMV-50-22    “125^th Anniversary of Mennonites in Manitoba: 1874-1999,” Produced by Otto Klassen, Winnipeg, MB. – 1999. – 45 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-51         Youth Mission International Collection

NMV-51-01    Youth Mission Canada Fragile (VHS: video tape, 33 minutes) (Acc.#1998-066)

NMV-51-02    YM Street dramas (Timeline, Cross my heart, Headline, Black & White) (VHS: video tape)

NMV-51-03    Living on the edge (Waterloo: Youth Mission International, 1993) (VHS: video tape, 10 minutes)

NMV-51-04    Cut loose: Youth Mission International=s summer of >94 outreach (promo) (VHS: video tape, 8 minutes)

NMV-51-05    YM Action Team: stay in school initiative (promo Sept-Dec.1994) (VHS: video tape, 7 minutes)

NMV-51-06    Reckless Abandon (promo) (Waterloo: Youth Mission International, Summer 1995) (VHS: video tape, 10 minutes)

NMV-51-07    No limits (promo) (Waterloo: Youth Mission International, Summer 1996) (VHS: video tape, 6:48 minutes)

NMV-51-08    Summer 1997 Promo (Waterloo: Youth Mission International, 1997) (VHS: video tape, 8 minutes)

NMV-51-09    Promo 1998 (Waterloo: Youth Mission International, 1998) (VHS: video tape, 7 minutes)

NMV-51-10    “Hungry?” Youth Mission International, MBMS – VHS

NMV-51-11    “What is Truth?” Youth Mission International 1999 Promotional Video – 6½ min. VHS

NMV-51-12    The YMI Experience – Youth Mission International 2002 – VHS

NMV-52         Our Global Household (English) (International Committee of Mennonite Brethren, 1999) (VHS: video tape, 15 minutes).

NMV-53         Khortitza=99 / produced by Peter Letkemann (VHS: video tape, 20 minutes)

NMV-54         125^th Anniversary of Mennonites in Manitoba/ produced by Otto Klassen/ event produced by the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society. – 1999. – 45 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-55         The Mennonites of Manitoba / produced by George Siamandas for the Prairie Public Broadcasting Inc. – 1998. – 57 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-56         Concord College Chapel Renovation. – August 1994. – VHS.

NMV-57         Concord College Festival of Friends. – February 1997. – VHS.

NMV-58         Construction of Redekop Hall at Concord College. – Winter 1995. – VHS.

NMV-59         Concord College Students.

NMV-59-01    Concord College Graduation. – 1993. – VHS.

NMV-59-02    Concord College Graduation. – 1994. – VHS.

NMV-59-03    Concord College Graduation. – 1995. – VHS.

NMV-59-04    Concord College Graduation. – 1996. – VHS.

NMV-59-05    Concord College Graduation. – 1997. – VHS.

NMV-59-06    Concord College Graduation. – 1998. – VHS.

NMV-60         Canadian Conference of MB Churches

NMV-60-01    Make Contact, The Video: National Youth Conference ’99. – 1999. – VHS.

NMV-60-02    Make Contact 2.  Been there done that got the Video, National Youth Conference. – 1999. – VHS.

NMV-60-03    NYC O2 (National Youth Conference 2002) Memories.  Christian Education Ministries, Canadian Conference of MB Churches, 30 minutes. – 2002. – VHS – Master.

NMV-60-04    NYC O2 (National Youth Conference 2002) Memories.  Christian Education Ministries, Canadian Conference of MB Churches, 30 minutes. – 2002. – VHS.

NMV-60-05    Doing Together What We Can’t do Alone/ Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. – [198-?]. – VHS.

NMV-60-06    Life Steps: Developing spiritually nourished Children/ Christian Education Ministries. – 20 minutes. – [199–].

NMV-60-07    Gathering 2004, Refresh, Renew, Reach Out.  Toronto, Ontario. – July    7-10, 2004. – VHS.  Also in DVD, VOB format, MDV-03-19.

NMV-60-08    Canadian MB Conference. July 6-8, 2000.

NMV-60-09    Unedited film depicting the various papers produced by the MB Church (Chinese paper, MB Herald). – [199?]. – VHS (very poor quality).

NMV-60-10    MB Conference Board of Communications – presentation of various ministries (archives, publishing, MB Herald). – [199?]. – VHS.

NMV-60-11    “Mission Calgary Promo.” Evangelism Canada. – July 2000. – VHS.

NMV-60-12    “Mission Calgary: A Key Cities Initiative Promo.” Evangelism Canada. – 1998. – VHS.

NMV-60-13    “Rendez-vous Montreal.” Evangelism Canada, 5 minutes. – [200?]. – VHS.

NMV-61         Mennonite Community Orchestra

NMV-61-01    Mennonite Community Orchestra, Festival Overture at the Mennonite World Conference in Winnipeg. – 1990. – VHS.

NMV-61-02    Mennonite Community Orchestra performing music by Weber, Schumann, Purcell, Moore, Mozart, Handel. – March 29, 1992. – VHS.

NMV-62         “The Tapestry of Worship” and “Weaving Worship Together” at Portage Ave. Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba.  Afternoon session lead by Lorlie Barkman. —  November 9, 1996. – VHS.  

NMV-63         North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg Collection

NMV-63-01    Church Extension 1982 at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1982. –54 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-02    Church Extension 1982 at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1982. – 23 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-03    Church Extension 1982 at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1982. – 17 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-04    1987 Convention of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Conference Digest and Moderator, John Redekop’s message, Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. – 1987. – 45 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-05    1987 Convention of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.  Messages by Haddon Robinson, Herb Neufeld, T.S. Rendall, produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. – 1987. – 110 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-06    Commissioning Service for Pastor John Epp and his wife Katie at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – April 17, 1988. – VHS.

NMV-63-07    Mennonite Brethren Centennial Convention, produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. – 1988. – 60 minutes. – VHS. Duplicate of NMV23-03.

NMV-63-08    Mennonite Brethren Convention, Produced by Mennonite Brethren Communications. – 1989. – 55 minutes. – VHS. Duplicate of NMV23-04.

NMV-63-09    German and English services at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church commissioning of Henry P. Klassen as Associate Pastor. – September 10, 1989. – 1 hour, 58 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-10    “Christmas for All Time”, performed at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – December 17, 1989. – VHS.

NMV-63-11    Celebration, XI Mennonite World Conference, produced by the Mennonite Media Society Inc. – 1990. – 30 minutes. – BETA.

NMV-63-12    Berry Moore Crusade at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – November 2, 1991. – VHS.

NMV-63-13    Lord of Light/Prince of peace Christmas drama and concert at the North Kildonan MB Church. – December 15, 1991. – 71 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-14    North Kildonan MB Church service.  Dedication of Assistant Pastor Couple David and Kathryn Blazer. – September 13, 1992. – 56 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-15    Christmas is Calling You Home, musical drama at the North Kildonan MB Church.  Produced by the North Kildonan MB church Audio-Visual committee. – December 11, 1992. – 1 hour, 28 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-16    Sunday morning service at North Kildonan MB Church and the commissioning of Alvin and Susan Enns. – November 21, 1993. – 1 hour, 43 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-17    Appreciation night for John and Katie Epp at North Kildonan MB Church. – December 5, 1993. – 1 hour and 58 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-18    “Christmas for All Time”, edited master, performed at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. – December 10, 1993. – 1 hour and 10 minutes.  – VHS.

NMV-63-19    Church service, installation of Johannes Stolz at the North Kildonan MB Church. – September 11, 1994. – 2 hours. – VHS.

NMV-63-20    God’s Promise Christmas Cantata at the North Kildonan MB Church. – December 11, 1994. – 1 hour, 4 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-21    Manitoba MB 1986 Conference, Friday Evening celebration worship, Part 1 of 2. – February 25, 1995. – VHS.

NMV-63-22    Manitoba MB 1986 Conference, Friday Evening celebration worship, Part 2 of 2. – February 25, 1995. – VHS.

NMV-63-23    North Kildonan MB Church, Sunday morning service in German (30 min.) and English (1 hour, 5 min.). – February 26, 1995. – VHS.

NMV-63-24    Henry Schmidt, President of the Seminary in Fresno, is speaking at the Elmwood MB Church, Winnipeg.  His theme is: Change is unavoidable but manageable. – February 26, 1995. – 1 hour, 19 minutes. – VHS.  – Digitized Jan 2012. See  MDV-25-01 for DVD version.

NMV-63-25    North Kildonan MB Church service, First Advent. – November 27, 1994. – 1 hour. – VHS.

NMV-63-26    North Kildonan MB Church service, commissioning of Robert and Hilde Marsch. – September 10, 1995. – 1 hour and 26 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-27    Christmas musical at the North Kildonan MB Church. – 1996. – 59 minutes. – VHS.

NMV-63-28    “How to Build a Church in Ten Minutes,” presentation of the construction of the new NKMB church building on Gateway Rd., ca. 30 mins. – April 2000. – VHS.

NMV-63-29    “Weihnachts Programm & Gitarrenchor,” Pastor Johannes Stolz and Asisstant Pastor Henry Klassen (in German).  – Dec., 1995. – VHS.

NMV-64         Winkler Bible Institute

NMV-64-01    Winkler Bible institute Promotion, master loop/ Classic Photo/Video. – 1993.

NMV-64-02    Winkler Bible Institute Drama, Blowing and the Bending. – March 17, 1984.

NMV-64-03    Interview of students at the University of Waterloo, Ontario regarding issues facing university students including faith issues/ Randy Klassen. – [198-?]. – VHS.

NMV-64-04    Manitoba Janz “He’ll be Back”, produced by the students at WBI (Peniel Productions).  Filmed at the Pembina Valley Bible Camp and Winkler Bible Institute. – 1988. – VHS.

NMV-64-05    WBI Video No. 1. – [199-?]. – Hi8.

NMV-64-06    WBI Video No. 2. – [199-?]. – Hi8.

NMV-64-07    Eldon Defehr, Take 2. – [199-?]. – Hi8.

NMV-64-08    Winterbreak. – [199-?]. – Hi8.

NMV-64-09    WBI Praise Band, Master. – 1993-1994. – Digital Audio Tape (DAT).

NMV-64-10    WBI Praise Band, Master. – 1996. – Digital Audio Tape (DAT).

NMV-65         Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

NMV-65-01    Vision 2000 – Highlights, Ottawa/ Evangelical fellowship of Canada. – May 1990. – VHS.

NMV-65-02    Catch the Vision/ Michael Green speaking at the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada event Vision 2000 in Ottawa. – May 16, 2000. – VHS.

NMV-66         Mennonite Brethren Missions and Service International (MBMS International)

NMV-66-01    Searching for Hope/ MBMS International.  Regarding Bryan & Teresa Born who are missionaries in Gaborne, Botswana. – 7 minutes – 2001. – VHS.

NMV-66-02    Esengo: Song of Joyful voices from the Democratic Republic of Congo/ Mennonite Brethren Mission/Services and Youth Mission International. – 60 minutes. – 1997. – VHS.

NMV-66-03    Global Volunteers Lend a Hand. MBMS International. – 8 minutes. – 1999. – VHS.

NMV-66-04    Changing Times, Changing Places – 13 ½ min. 1990 – VHS

NMV-66-05    China: The Door Opens/Faith Takes Root/Teaching in China: Learning from China – 18 min. VHS

NMV-66-06    Munich’s The Place to Be/I will Build My Church/ Cities in Waiting/Planning something Special/Into All the World/Wolf and The Skyscraper – VHS

NMV-66-07    Sarah and The Big Move/Disaster Opens the Door/Miguel and The Firecracker – VHS

NMV-66-08    What? A Missionary in Germany?/Four Seasons of Church Planting/Extending His Kingdom – VHS

NMV-66-09    Global Mission Update – A vision for Things to Come  – Update #3 – MBMS – VHS

NMV-66-10    “Let The Children Come” Five missionary stores by Tia Elfrieda – 1994-VHS

NMV-66-11    “That They May See” Sharing the Love of God Through Opened Eyes – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1994 – 12:37 min. VHS

NMV-66-12    “Transformed Faces”: The ministry of Galen and Linda Wiest and the MBMS team in Bogota, Colombia – 1994 – 12 min. – VHS

NMV-66-13    “A Beloved People” –The work of Tim and Janine Bergdahl – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1995 – 6½ min – VHS

NMV-66-14    “Beginnings in Burkina Faso” – An overview of the ministry of MBMS and Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission among the Nanerige People – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1995 – 4½ min. VHS

NMV-66-15    ”Called to the Khmu” – The ministry of Russell and Elizabeth Schmidt in Northern Thailand – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1995 – 5½ min. VHS

NMV-66-16    “Energize The Enterprise” – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1995 – 120 min. VHS

NMV-66-17    “Esengo” – Joyful voices from Zaire – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1997 – 4½ min. VHS

NMV-66-18    “Stories from Afar” with Tim and Janine Bergdahl – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1995 – VHS

NMV-66-19    “Missions in a Changing World” – Global Mission Update – MBMS – 1995 – 5 min. VHS

NMV-66-20    “Adoption Options” – Global Mission Update – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 7½ min. VHS

NMV-66-21    “Exteriors Interiors” Ministry with Rod Zook and Julia Penner Zook/A look on the inside of the MBMS church plant in Munich, Germany – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 10½ min. VHS

NMV-66-22    “The Hershey-Bergens in St. Petersburg”- Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 4½ min. VHS

NMV-66-23    “Planting Seeds in Komaki” – The ministry of Steve and Bobbie Friesen – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 5 min.

NMV-66-24    “Making Friends/Planting Churches- The Ministry of Jeff and Teri Prather- Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 5 min.

NMV-66-25    Ron and Fran Penner/Pastoral Resource Missionaries of Northern Mexico – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1996 – 6½ min. VHS

NMV-66-26    “Celebrate The Son” The Ministry of Laurence & Leona Hiebert – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – 1997 – 6½ – VHS

NMV-66-27    Church Planting in Panevezys, Lithuania with the Gulack Family – MBMS – 1997 – 7 min. VHS

NMV-66-28    “Stories of Mawa”- An update of the ministry of MBMS and Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission among the Nanerige People – Produced by Phil Bergen – 1997 – 10 min. VHS

NMV-66-29    “A Vision for Things to Come” Global Mission Update – Produced by Craig A. Hallman – MBMS – 1997 – 11 min. VHS

NMV-66-30    “Sola Scriptura” – Solamente La Biblia El Movimento Anabautista – Menonita (NTSC) – 66 min. VHS

NMV-66-31    “The Bread of Life” Meeting needs and planting churches – MBMS – 1998 – 5 min. VHS

NMV-66-32    “Freedom Road” – MBMS – 1998 – 11 min. VHS

NMV-66-33    “Maria’s Story” – Life as a missionary kid in Burkina Faso, Africa – MBMS – 1998 – 6 min. VHS

NMV-66-34    “An Awakening People” MBMS – 1998 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-35    “Nuestro Familia Global” – Producer ICOMB – 1999 – 15 min. VHS

NMV-66-36    “Higher Ground” – A Refuge in Time of Crisis – MBMS – 1999 – 8 min.

NMV-66-37    “Lend a Hand” MBMS – 1999 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-38    “La Paz”  – Two years in Mexico City – MBMS – 1999 – 4 min. VHS

NMV-66-39    “Our Global Household” – production of the International Committee of Mennonite Brethren – English – 1999 – 15 min. VHS

NMV-66-40    “Step by Step” – Sojourn to a living faith in Bavaria – MBMS – 1999 – 7½ min. VHS

NMV-66-41    “Two Paths” – Team 2000: Chonburi, Thailand – MBMS – 2003 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-42    “Called to Thailand” MBMS – 2000 – 18 min. VHS

NMV-66-43    “The God who is Near” – The ministry of Laurence and Leona Hiebert in Japan – MBMS – 2000 – 7 min. – VHS

NMV-66-44    “Living Water for the Water City” – MBMS 7 min. VHS

NMV-66-45    “Our Colombian Life” – Life as a missionary kid. MBMS – 2000 – 5 min. VHS

NMV-66-46    “Scouting the Land” – Team 2000 Preparation Trip – MBMS – 2000 – 5 min. VHS

NMV-66-47    “Serving and Swerving in Pakistan” – The Ministry of Craig and Bridget Hallman – MBMS – 2000 – 6 min. VHS

NMV-66-48    “Uruguay” – An Open Country – MBMS – 2000 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-49    “Brazil” – A study in Contrast – MBMS – 2001 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-50    “La Libertad”/Ministry in Peru – The Truth Shall Make you Free- MBMS – 2001 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-51    “Lost & Found” – Ministry in Peru – MBMS – 2001 – 6 min. VHS

NMV-66-52    “Mijuco”/ A disciplemaking Ministry of Trever & Joan Godard MBMS – 2001 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-53    “Reformation” At the Gates of Lisbon – The Ministry of Otto & Marjorie Ekk – MBMS- 2001 – 7 min. VHS

NMV-66-54    “Searching For Hope” – MBMS – 2001 – 8 min. VHS

NMV-66-55    “Through the Cracks” – The Ministry of Samir & Lewiza Youssef- MBMS 2002 – 7 min. VHS

NMV-66-56    Loop Video- A collection of missionary and agency  videos 2002 – 03 – MBMS 2002 – 120 min. VHS

NMV-66-57    “On a Mission”: Four churches reaching their worlds. – MBMS – 2002 – VHS

NMV-66-58    “Unreached” – MBMS International – 2004 – 16 min.- VHS

NMV-66-59    “Hiebert Kids in a Sushi World” – Specifically for VBS 2003 – MBMS International – 2003 – 7 min. – VHS

NMV-66-60    MBMS International Short Term Ministries – Orientation Training Video – 2003 – 70 min. VHS

NMV-66-61    “Destination: North Africa – Kevin and Wendy Thiessen.” – iodea Technologies, 2003 – 7 min. – VHS.

NMV-66-62    MBMS International project in Lithuania – establishment of a Christian Centre and the Lithuanian Christian College. – [199-]. – approx. 7 min. – VHS.

NMV-67         Cornerstone Community Church (Dartmouth, NS)

NMV-67-01    “Dedication.” Cornerstone Community Church, Dartmouth, NS.  – March 3, 1991. – VHS.

NMV-67-02    “Kerry and Sandy [Dyck]’s Last Sunday.”  Cornerstone Community Church, Dartmouth, NS. – June 7, 1992. – VHS.

NMV-67-03    “Weekend Enrichment Retreat, [led by] Ike and Shirley Bergen.”  Cornerstone Community Church, Dartmouth, N.S. – May 15, 1987. – VHS.

NMV-67-04    “Final Service.” Cornerstone Community Church, Dartmouth, N.S. – Nov. 26, 2000. – VHS.

NMV-68         Warman Mennonite Brethren Church (Warman, Saskatchewan)        

NMV-68-01    “40^th Anniversary Ladies’ Fellowship”. – September 17, 1993. – VHS.

NMV-68-02    “Jubilee Warman MB Church”, Saturday evening service featuring the Chapel Quartet. – October 20, 1984. – VHS.

NMV-68-03    “Jubilee Warman MB Church”, Sunday morning service featuring Ben Heppner. – October 21, 1984. – VHS.

NMV-68-04    “Jubilee Warman MB Church”, Sunday evening service. – October 21, 1984. – VHS.

NMV-68-05    “Warman MB Church Baptism and Membership celebration”. – August 30, 1998. – VHS.

NMV-68-06    “Warman MB Church Testimony and Baptism Service”. – February 28, 1999. – VHS. – 1 hour, 40 minutes.

NMV-69         Carman Gospel Light Church, Carman, MB

NMV-69-01    Carman Gospel Light inventory. – April 2003. – VHS.

NMV-70         General MB Conference

NMV-70-01    General Conference Celebration, 2 hours 14 minutes – 25 July 2002. – VHS. (Accession 2003-015)

NMV-70-02    General Conference Celebration, 2 hours 14 minutes. – 27 July 2002. – VHS. (Accession 2003-015)

NMV-70-03    General Conference Celebration, 2 hours 14 minutes. – July 26 2002. – VHS. (Accession 2003-015) – Note: digital copy made 2006, see MDV-11-01.

NMV-70-04    Never Alone: A Message of Hope for You from the Mennonite Brethren Church/ The Board of Resource Ministries. – 18 minutes. – 1990. – VHS.

NMV-71-01    “Early Paraguayan Mennonite Colony Life.” produced by Willard C. Hahn. – [194-?]. – DVCam tape format, 12 minutes 12 seconds.  Transferred from, the original by Mennonite media. – 2006. – Note: see MDV-02-01for DVD version.

NMV-72-01    North Carolina East District “Super Saturday Sunday School Rally.” Produced by Rushwood Park Wesleyan Church Tape Ministry.  Guest Speaker Rev. David Wiebe, “developing Spiritually Nourished Children”. – March 20, 1999.  – VHS.

NMV-73         People of the River. Produced by Allan Kroeker regarding missionary work, including that of Herta Voth, in Latin America. – 31 minutes. — [197-?]. – Beta version.  (accession 2008-023) Transferred to beta format from film [Dec 7, 2001?]. – Note: included are 3 pages giving background this film project. There are two copies NMV-73-01 and NMV-73-02. See MDV-36-01 for digital version.

NMV-74         Northgate Mennonite Brethren Church (Dawson Creek).

NMV-74-01    Northgate Mennonite Brethren Church (Dawson Creek) 25^th anniversary. – 1 hour 35 min. – 1988.  – VHS version.  (accession 2009-026)

NMV-75         Feature Films for Families

NMV-75-01    The Bellflower Bunnies in Room to Move & Carnival : Volume 1.  – ca. 46 min. – 2001. – VHS.

NMV-76         Faith Family Focus

NMV-76-01    God’s Call; Religions of the world. – ca. 22 min. – 1997. – VHS.

NMV-76-02    Menno Simons; Rider in Columbia; R.I.S.K. – ca. 16 min. – c1997. – VHS.

NMV-76-03    Reconciliation. Explains the purpose of the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program.  – 9 min. – c1996. – VHS.

NMV-77         Union Gospel Mission

NMV-77-01    The North End : We take you there. – 12 min. – n.d. – VHS.

NMV-78         Mennonite Brethren Board of Education

NMV-78-01    Médias Jeunesse: Une Fete Campagnarde. Includes thirteen skits, with a list and description.  French language.

NMV-78-02    “Shaping your Ministry” Retreat, October 30-31, 1992, by David Wiebe. Sessions I-IV. The purpose was to help churches develop a new vision for Christian education.

NMV-78-03    “How Faith is Developed in Children” Workshop, by David Wiebe. [1993]; November 18: Children’s Faith – what we expect from children; November 19: Family Dynamics – how family environments shape the faith of children.

NMV-78-04    NYC ’99: Make Contact, December 30, 1998. “Invasion”, Conference Intro. Banff Centre. 36 minutes. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-05    NYC ’99: Make Contact. December 30, 1998. Session 1: “First Contact”.  Banff Centre. Tape 1 of 2. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-06    NYC ’99: Make Contact. December 30, 1998. Session 1: “First Contact”. Banff Centre. Tape 2 of 2. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog.1/2″.

NMV-78-07    NYC ’99: Make Contact. December 31, 1998. Worship 2: “Change your Contacts”. Banff Centre. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-08    NYC ’99: Make Contact. December 31, 1998. Worship 3: “Maintain Contact”.  Countdown at the end. Banff Centre. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-09    NYC ’99: Make Contact. December 31, 1998. Cary Trivanovich: Cary’s World. Banff Centre. Countdown to ’99. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-10    NYC ’99: Make Contact. January 1, 1999. Worship 4: “Outside Contact”. Banff Centre. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-11    NYC ’99: Make Contact. January 2, 1999. Worship 5: “Pell Mell to Ataxia”. Banff Centre. Tape 1 of 2. Last two minutes of Worship 4 at beginning. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2″.

NMV-78-12    NYC ’99: Make Contact. January 2, 1999. Worship 5: “Pell Mell to Ataxia”. Banff Centre. Tape 2 of 2. BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog,1/2”.

NMV-78-13    NYC ’98: Session videos: 1) Contact. January 2, 1999. Worship 5: “Pell Mell to Ataxia”; 2) Video Montage/Forgivomatic; 3) Cheesy Stuff; 4) Amanda Derksen Tribute; 5) Gunfight (Cary Trivanovich); 6) Banff Centre.; BetacamSP Sony 30MA, Analog,1/2”.

NMV-78-14a  Life Steps Plan, by David Wiebe. (Master). BetacamSP Ampex 398, Analog, ½”.

NMV-78-14b  Life Steps Plan, by David Wiebe, promotion – VHS.

NMV-78-15    NYC ’02– 30 minutes – 2002. VHS.

NMV-79-01    LE LIEN. Convention Video, May 14, 1996. –VHS C.

NMV-80-01    Mennonite Brethren Board of Communications 85. (Digital 8 Format)

NMV-81         Winkler MB Church

NMV-81-01    Three in One, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Sept. 27, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-02    Direction, Pastor Phillip, ca. 60 mins., May 28, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-03    The Optimist Factor, Pastor Terry Dueck, ca. 60 mins., July 26, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-04    All or Nothing, Pastor Terry Fehr, ca. 60 mins., August 2, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-05    Two Prodigals, Pastor Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., August 16, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-06    Why Bother?, Pastor Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., August 30, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-07    Is it Worth it?, Pastor Terry Duekc, ca. 60 mins., Sept. 6, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-08    Responding to the Call, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Sept. 13, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-09    Progress Under Pressure, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Sept. 20, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-10    If I Had $1, 000, 000, Pastor Terry Fehr, ca. 60 mins., August 23, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-11    Thanksgiving & Communion, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Oct. 4, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-12    Thankfulness, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Oct. 11, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-13    How Do I Read This?, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Oct. 18, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-14    Resisting the Empire, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Nov. 29, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-15    Peace in our time, Pastor Phillip, ca. 60 mins., Nov. 11, 2007. – VHS.

NMV-81-16    Looking Forward to Being with Jesus, Pastor Phillip, ca. 60 mins., Nov. 8. – VHS.

NMV-81-17    Rise and Shine, Antony Samy, ca. 60 mins., Nov. 1, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-18    On Location: Winnipeg & Mexico, Pastor Terry D., ca. 60 mins., Nov. 15, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-19    On Location: Louisiana & India, Pastor Terry D., ca. 60 mins., Nov. 22, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-20    Give Presence, Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Dec. 6, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-21    Sacrifice of Love, Pastor Terry Dueck, ca. 60 mins., Dec. 13, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-22    Worship Fully, Pastor Phillip Vallelly, ca. 60 mins., Dec. 20, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-23    Christmas Day Service, Pastor Terry Dueck, ca. 60 mins., Dec. 25, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-24    Up Next…, Pastor Terry Fehr, ca. 60 mins., Dec. 27, 2009. – VHS

NMV-81-25    Terry Dueck Commissioning M, John Wiebe, ca. 60 mins., Sept. 17, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-26    Terry Fehr Commissioning, John Rempel, ca. 60 mins., Mar. 18, 2007. – VHS.

NMV-81-27    “You Are the Chirst!” (Drama), 1.53 min., April 14, 2002. – VHS.

NMV-81-28    “Journey of a Lifetime” (Drama), ca. 60 mins., Easter, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-29    “Tobian” (Drama), ca. 60 mins., April 8, 2007. – VHS.

NMV-81-30    Baptism, ca. 60 mins., Jan. 25, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-31    Celebrating Baptism and Membership, ca. 60 mins., February 26, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-32    Membership and Baptism, Pastor Phillip, ca. 60 mins., April 22, 2007. – VHS.

NMV-81-33    Baptism Service, ca. 60 mins., June 4, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-34    Baptism and Membership Service, ca. 60 mins., June 10, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-35    Membership Service, ca. 60 mins., June 11, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-36    Church Picnic – WBC; Baptism, ca. 60 mins., June 26, 2005. – VHS.

NMV-81-37    Baptism and Membership, ca. 60 mins., Oct. 25, 2009. – VHS.

NMV-81-38    Baptism and Membership, ca. 60 mins., Nov. 19, 2006. – VHS.

NMV-81-39    Celebrating Baptism and Membership, ca. 60 mins., May 25, 2008. – VHS.

NMV-81-40    Celebrate Baptism and Membership, ca. 60 mins., Feb. 17, 2008. – VHS.

NMV-81-41    “Winkler’s 1998 Canada Day Veteran’s Recognition Program,” July 1, 1998. – VHS.

NMV-81-42    “Winkler Cenotaph Dedication,” July 1, 1999. – VHS.

NMV-82         Mennonite Disaster Services

NMV-82-01    “The Raging Red – A Canadian Flood Response.” Produced by Mennonite Disaster Services / CLG Communications. – 15 min. – [199?]. – VHS.

NMV-83         Eastview Community Church

NMV-83-01    “Good Friday Tenebrae Service,” April 9, 2004. – VHS.

NMV-84         Neufeld Family Reunion

NMV-84-01    Neufeld Family Reunion – video recording from Abram Cornelius Klassen and Elma Hiebert. – Reunion of Abram Neufeld and Anna Wiebe family clan, August 15-16, 1992. – VHS.

NMV-85         Christian Fellowship Chapel’s 50th anniversary service

NMV-85-01    Christian Fellowship Chapel (Orillia, Ontario). The 50th anniversary service, May 28-29, 1994. – VHS.

NMV-86         Manitou MB Church Reunion

NMV-86-01    Manitou MB Church Reunion, August 2002. – VHS.

NMV-87         Mennonite Central Committee meat canning

NMV-87-01    MCC meat canning story, “Together We Can.” 1996. – VHS.

NMV-88         A Russia Journey

NMV-88-01    An account of a MEDA delegation tour of the USSR in August 1989. — 14 min. — 1989. – VHS.

NMV-89         Karen and Richard Farewell

NMV-89-01    Farewell service for Pastor Karen Heidebrecht Thiessen and Richard Thiessen. Karen served as minister at River East M.B. Church in Winnipeg, 1990–2000. – summer 2000. – VHS.

4d. DVD Format (MDV) Sound and Moving Images/ Data [MDV]

MDV-01         Mennonite Central Committee

MDV-01-01    Thermostat: DVC and Study Guide on Peacemaking, Imagination, Allegiance, Security, Terrorism, Camouflage, and Non-violence.”  Mennonite Central Committee U.S., Akron, PA. 2005 (Approx. 3 hrs.). – DVD and print formats. – Oversized.

MDV-01-02    Rhythm of Change: MCC Penny Power/ Mennonite Central Committee. – 4 minutes. — 2005. — DVD.

MDV-01-03    Moving with Compassion.  Explores the work of MCC in Uganda, Saskatchewan, Brazil, Chad, and the United States.  Also includes footage showing how MCC is assisting in the clean up of the tsunami in Asia. 10 — minutes. – 2005. – DVD.

MDV-01-04    Day by Day, Step by Step: A fishing village in India rebuilds after the tsunami.  The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami swept away homes, livelihoods and people’s sense of security and hope. This video examines the reconstruction efforts of a family in a fishing village in India as they doggedly rebuild their lives – with a little help. Meet the front-line community workers in India and students in a Canadian fishing village determined to make a difference. This story shows how small steps and small kindnesses can make a profound difference in the lives of people crushed by calamity.  Special Feature – Moving with Compassion: After the Tsunami.  Includes preview questions and questions for discussion. – 28 minutes. – 2006. – DVD.

MDV-01-05    We Should Talk Peace.  Stories of grassroots peacemakers in Africa who are making a difference in their own communities.  Hear the story of Amina Ahmed, a Muslim woman living in Nigeria, who is now a leading peacemaker in her community of Jos where tensions between Christians and Muslims exploded in recent years.  In Kenya; At Peace Museums across the Kenyan Rift Valley, students begin a journey of rediscovering their peace traditions and finding the connection between peace and the environment.  “We should talk peace,” says Sister Josephine Acan who helps rehabilitate girls who have escaped the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army in northern Uganda.  Video script and PDF of study guides included.  – 26 minutes. – 2006. – DVD – Note:   Also included “The Path is Made by Walking” which tells the stories of peacemakers in El Salvador. – 20 minutes. – 2006. – DVD.

MDV-01-06    Free Indeed.  A drama about racism that challenges white viewers to think about the privileges that comes with being white in North America. In the drama, four white, middle-class young adults play a card game as a pre-requisite for doing a service project for a black Baptist church. The game leads to a discussion about the privileges white people have.  Helps viewers examine old assumptions and begin the process of dismantling racism. – 23 minutes. – 2006. – DVD. – Note: also included Myth of Race.  Traces the history of the social construct of race from its beginnings in European politics and anthropology to its continuing destructive effects today. – 19 minutes. – 1995. – DVD.

MDV-01-07    Colombian Churches Call for Peace.  “We know that one of the strongest tools that Christians have is prayer. But prayer must be accompanied by action. The people must lead their government to sow justice and harvest peace.” – Richard Esquivia, Director of Sowing Peace. Colombia is home to the world’s second largest community of internally displaced people, surpassed only by Sudan. The social conflict that has degenerated into armed conflict in Colombia has affected all of Colombia’s people. Local churches are taking risks and responding to the humanitarian crisis.  study guide is included.  Also includes the earlier MCC video Hope of a Better Tomorrow. 11 minutes. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-01-08    MCC Food Basket Tool Kit/ Mennonite Central Committee.  This toolkit is for churches, schools and other groups who want to learn about food issues and MCC food projects around the world. Includes four-session curriculum, children’s activities, Fun Page, storybook, DVD, poster, stickers, Food Basket Giving Calendar and more. – 2006. – DVD and print format materials. – Oversized.

MDV-01-09    Part one of this two-part DVD, “Manna from Heaven” (8 min) provides a glimpse into the process of providing food to hungry people around the world. Communities in the United States and Canada work together with MCC to gather, prepare, cook and can donated meat. Experience the canning process with these communities and listen to why they get involved. In “Trees of Hope” (7 min) hear the stories of people in Burundi who are using canned meat in their communities to stop hunger. See the role this food plays in the development of land for local agriculture and promoting peace and community building. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-01-10    Celebrating God’s Love/ Mennonite Central Committee. When we ask God to show us his ways, the path we will follow is illuminated by His love. We’re called to join hands with those we serve in celebrating God’s love. See how MCC and its partners have walked with voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisted in providing testing for HIV/AIDS patients in Nigeria, held forums about military alternatives in the US, built beds, latrines and houses in Guatemala, supplied canned meat for a relief, peace and development program in Burundi, and created a Circle of Friends in Canada.  Includes English, Spanish, German, and French translations. – 11 minutes. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-01-11    I am Not a Stranger/ Mennonite Central Committee.  How would you feel if you were suddenly forced to leave your home and country? Where would you go? What if you were unwelcome in your new country? This video helps viewers explore ways that people can become more receptive of refugees starting over in Canada. Discussion guide included. – 30 minutes. – 2001. – DVD.

MDV-01-12    Child’s view / Mennonite Central Committee.  Meet children from around the world and experience the sights and sounds of a typical day in their lives – from going to school to playing games to doing chores at home.   For grades k-6.  Study guide included. – 88 min. – 2009. – DVD.

MDV-01-13    Gifts to share / Mennonite Central Committee.  School kits, Relief kits, Health kits, Newborn kits, AIDS Care kits, Comforters.  When war or natural disaster strikes, how can we make a difference?  Guide included.  For grade 1 to adult. – 52 min. – 2009. – DVD.

MDV-01-14    From harm to hope : standing with cluster bomb survivors / Mennonite Central Committee.  Told in three parts, this remarkable story documents the movement to ban cluster bombs through the eyes of survivors, activists, MCC partners and staff.  Study guide included.  For grade 9 to adult. – 21 min. – 2009. — DVD.

MDV-01-15    Sharing God’s love and compassion / Mennonite Central Committee.  Stories of some of those who are sharing God’s love and compassion by giving to MCC and by serving at thrift shops, relief sales, meat canners and material resources centers. – 18 min. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-01-16    Disaster to decentralization : Haiti’s long-term recovery / Mennonite Central Committee.  Through the voices of Haitian’s, explore the struggles that led to the massive devastation following the 2010 earthquake and their hopes for the future. – 17 min. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-01-17    New hope in the name of Christ : MCC year in review 2009/2010 / Mennonite Central Committee. – 10 min. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-01-18    Peter J. Dyck : memorial service / Mennonite Central Committee.  Includes “Our lives together,” a video featuring clips from Peter’s film and video archives, produced by Peter Eash-Scott. – 112 min. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-01-19    Caring in the name of Christ : MCC year in review 2008/2009 / Mennonite Central Committee. — 10 min. – 2009. – DVD.

MDV-01-20    Unexpected peace : when a crime is committed, more than a law is broken / Mennonite Central Committee.  In partnership with Community Mediation Services of St. John’s NFLD. – 10 min. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-01-21    Relief, development and peace in the name of Christ / MCC Stories 2012. – 19 min. – 2012. – DVD.

MDV-01-22    Cloud of Witnesses: Living our faith through serving others / Mennonite Central Committee. – 8.30 min. – 2012. – DVD.

MDV-01-23    Workbook 2006. A compendium summarizing MCC involvement in 67 countries from April 2006 to March 2007. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-01-24    Rooted in Respect: Restorative Justice and Crime. A presentation on how restorative justice works to build community, restore relationships, and speak to harm and conflict. – 26 min. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-02         Willard C. Hahn Early Paraguayan Mennonite colony Life transferred by Mennonite Media.

MDV-02-01    “Early Paraguayan Mennonite Colony Life/ produced by Willard C. Hahn. – [194-?]. – DVD format, 12 minutes 12 seconds.  Transferred from, the original by Mennonite media. – 2006. – Note: see NMV-71-01for DVCam version.

MDV-03         Canadian Conference of MB Churches

MDV-03-01    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Introduction, Welcome, Willy Reimer, Dave Wiebe.  Key Note Address Bob Roberts. Thursday 1:00-2:45. — July 6, 2006. – DVD. 2006-030

MDV-03-02    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Key Note Address, Bob Roberts. Thursday 2:45 – 4:50 pm. – July 6, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-03    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Coffeehouse Connexions, MJC/Quest.  Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm. – July 6, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-04    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Coffeehouse Connexions MJC/ Quest/ Bob Roberts.   Thursday 8:00 – 9:00 pm. – July 6, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-05    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Early Morning Encounter with Tim Geddert. Friday 9:15-10:30 am. – July 7, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-06    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Ministry reports.  Friday 9:15 – 10:30 am. – July 7, 2006. —             DVD.

MDV-03-07    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Ministry reports.  Friday 1:00 – 3:30 pm. – July 7, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-08    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Celebration service with Danielle Strickland.  Friday 6:45-8:45. – July 7, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-09    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Early morning encounter with Tim Geddert.  Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 am. – July 8, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-10    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Celebration banquet with speaker Mark Burch. Saturday 5:00 – 8:00 pm. – July 8, 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-11    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Master videos and slides, session slides, advertisements. – 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-12    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Youth DVD – Youth program, ca. 10 minutes. – July 2006. – DVD.

MDV-03-13    AIM [Announcements, Information, Meal] Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches staff meeting in Winnipeg. – 15 minutes. – May 11, 2006. – DVD, VOB format.

MDV-03-14    AIM [Announcements, Information, Meal] Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches staff meeting in Winnipeg. – October 2006. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: has a self adhesive label.

MDV-03-15    AIM [Announcements, Information, Meal] Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches staff meeting in Winnipeg. – November 9, 2006. – DVD, VOB format.

MDV-03-16    Gathering 2004 Recap Disc 1.  Executive Director Promo, Gathering Music Montage, Executive Director’s address, Governance Presentation.  Toronto, Ontario. – July 7-10, 2004. – DVD, VOB format.

MDV-03-17    Gathering 2004 Recap Disc II.  New Churches Promo, Leadership Development, Moderator’s address, healthy Churches.  Toronto, Ontario. – July 7-10, 2004. – DVD, VOB Format.

MDV-03-18    Gathering 2004 Recap Disc III.  Urban Plunge, Reaching Out, Financial Ministries.  Toronto, Ontario. – July 7-10, 2004. – DVD, VOB format.

MDV-03-19    Gathering 2004, Refresh, Renew, Reach Out.  Toronto, Ontario. – July 7-10, 2004. – DVD, VOB format. – Also in VHS, NMV-60-07.

MDV-03-20    Gathering 2008 short film festival – promotional DVD “Get your film on the big screen in Montreal”. – 2008. – DVD.

MDV-03-21    Gathering 2006, Calgary, Alberta.  Let Your Kingdom Come … .  The Awakening, Captain Danielle Strickland. T-Life, T-World, Multiplication, Bob Roberts, Jr.  DeMystifying the Kingdom of God, ReMystifying the Kingdom of God, Tim Geddert. – July 6-8, 2006. – DVD. – 2 copies.

MDV-03-22    RIM : Renewing Identity and Missions Consultation : Plenary Sessions. Langley, B.C. – 2hrs, 13 min. — July 12-14, 2010. – DVD, WAV format.

MDV-03-23    Interpreting the Bible together : an interactive video curriculum / with Doug Heidebrecht ; Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Includes interactive CD-Rom. 116 min. 35 sec. — 2006. – DVD. – 2 copies.

MDV-03-24    Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Board of Faith and Life presents: Women in Ministry leadership Symposium at the B.C. Conference held at the King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. February 4-5, 2005.  Session 1, John Neufeld introduction 25:09 min. 2, Doug Heidebrecht introduction 25:19 min. 3. Doug Heidebrecht Galatians 3:28, 42:57 min, 4. John Neufeld Galatians 3:28, 24:12 min. – DVD. – VOB format. —  117:37 minutes. — Accession # 2013-03.

MDV-03-25    Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Board of Faith and Life presents: Women in Ministry leadership Symposium at the B.C. Conference held at the King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. February 4-5, 2005.  Session 5. Doug Heidebrecht, 1 Timothy 2:8-15. – DVD. – VOB format. —  77:46 minutes. — Accession # 2013-03.

MDV-03-26    Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Board of Faith and Life presents: Women in Ministry leadership Symposium at the B.C. Conference held at the King Road MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C. February 4-5, 2005. Session 6, John Neufeld 1 Timothy 2:11-15. – DVD. – VOB format. —  56:22 minutes. — Accession # 2013-03.

MDV-03-27    Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches finance department promotions video used at Gathering 2008. — 2008. DVD. – VOB format. — 3:40 minutes. – Accession #2013-27.

MDV-03-28    “Mennonite Brethren History,” by Bruce Guenther. Presented at Pastor’s Credentialing & Orientation, May 13-16, 2007. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-03-29    Gathering 2006 Invitational Video. – 2006. – DVD. – 4 mins. – Accession 2014-22.

MDV-03-30    “Focused Ministry Resource Kit: Disk 1,” by Church Resource Ministries Canada. — [1999]. — DVD. — 64 mins.  – Accession 2013-31.

MDV-03-31    “Focused Ministry Resource Kit: Disk 2,” by Church Resource Ministries Canada. — [1999]. — DVD. — 78 mins.  – Accession 2013-31.

MDV-03-32    “Focused Ministry Resource Kit: Disk 3,” by Church Resource Ministries Canada. — [1999]. — DVD. — 77 mins.  – Accession 2013-31.

MDV-03-33    “Focused Ministry Resource Kit: Disk 4,” by Church Resource Ministries Canada. — [1999]. — DVD. — 79 mins.  – Accession 2013-31.

MDV-03-34    “ReFocusing Resource Materials,” CCMBC. – December, 2008. – DVD. – Powerpoint, video and textual files.

MDV-03-35    Gathering 2006 Conference videos. Board of Evangelism. – DVD.

MDV-03-36    “ReFocusing Resource DVD” – June, 2009. – DVD.

MDV-04         State Archives Of Odessa Region Fund 6, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers inventory 1, selected files covering the Mennonite experience in Russia ca. 1836-1839. 2006-037, 2013-024.

MDV-04-01    Odessa Archives, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers fonds 6, inventory 1, files 4134-4456. – 2006. – 4.02 GB, 2330 jpg images/files in 30 folders. – 2 copies.

MDV-04-02    Odessa Archives, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers fonds 6, inventory 1, files 4148-4954. – 2006. – 4.24 GB, 2516 jpg images/files in 22 folders. – 2 copies.

MDV-04-03    Odessa Archives, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers fonds 6, inventory 1, files 4889-5096. – 2006. – 4.18 GB, 2573 jpg images/files in 8 folders. – 2 copies.

MDV-04-04    Odessa Archives, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers fonds 6, inventory 1, files 5086-5284. – 2006. – 3.73 GB, 2267 jpg images/files in 18 folders. – 2 copies.

MDV-04-05    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5299-5617. – 2011. – 3.85 GB, 1719 .jpg images/files in 22 folders.

MDV-04-06    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5622-5722. – 2011. – 4.04 GB, 1718 jpg images/files in 16 folders.

MDV-04-07    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5723-5733. – 2011. – 3.67 GB, 1,462 jpg images/files in 4 folders.

MDV-04-08    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5734-5808. – 2011. – 3.13 GB, 1,373 jpg images/files in 14 folders.

MDV-04-09    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5846-5933. – 2011. – 4.19 GB, 1,703 jpg images/files in 10 folders.

MDV-04-10    State Archives of The Odessa Region, Board of Guardians for Foreign Settlers.  Files relating to Mennonites, Introduction and Abstracts.  Fonds 6, Inventory 1, files 5936-6300. – 2011. – 4.10 GB, 1,782 jpg images/files in 14 folders.

MDV-05         H. K. Warkentin missions films – digitized

MDV-05-01    “Fishers of Men”, [ca.1960], 11 minutes.  Colour film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Ascunsion, Paraguay.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-05. – 2007.  Master and 1 copy.

MDV-05-02    “From Darkness to Light”, [ca. 1960], 17 minutes.  Colour film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Nuevo Ideal, Mexico.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-06. – 2007.  Master and 1 copy.

MDV-05-03    “Chaco Mission Frontiers”, [ca. 1960], 24 minutes.  Colour Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Eastmeena, Columbia.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-07. – 2007.  Master and 1 copy.

MDV-05-04    “Miracle of Grace”, 1960, 14 minutes.  Colour Film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Chaco area of Paraguay among the aboriginals there.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-08. – 2007.  Master and 1 copy.

MDV-05-05    “The Church at the Crossroads”, [ca. 1960], 24 minutes.  Colour film, about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Panama.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin, Christian Films, La Habra, CA, in co-operation with Board of Missions of the Mennonite Brethren Churches.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-09. – 2007 Master and 1 copy.

MDV-05-06    “Out of Bondage”, [ca. 1960] 17 minutes.  Colour film about mission work by Mennonite Brethren missionaries in Japan.  Produced by H.K. Warkentin and Mitch Art Productions in co-operation with Mennonite Brethren Board of Foreign Missions.  Copy made from 16mm film NMF-09. – 2007 master and 1 copy.

MDV-06         Coaldale Revisited [An event in Coaldale, Alberta May 21-23, 1993 where speakers explore the history of the town of Coaldale and its importance especially in the Mennonite Brethren church. NOTE: audio is missing on tape 1 for Sat. 8:30-9:10 am. —  Transferred to DVD 2007.]

MDV-06-01    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  Consists of Friday evening and Saturday morning. – transferred to DVD 2007, Master and  2 copies. – original VHS NMV-31-01.

MDV-06-02    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  Consists of Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sailing to Danzig, and Songfest.  – transferred to DVD 2007, Master and  2 copies. – original VHS NMV-31-02.

MDV-06-03    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  Consists of Sunday morning and afternoon. . – transferred to DVD 2007, Master and 1 copy. – original VHS NMV-31-03.

MDV-06-04    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This  tape (copied from 8mm.) consists of Saturday morning’s session which included “MBs & Other Groups”, chairman Dave Hubert and a paper by Dave Dyck and discussion.  – transferred to DVD 2007, Master and 2 copies. – original VHS NMV-31-04.

MDV-06-05    Coaldale Revisited : an event in Coaldale, Alberta, May 21-23, 1993.  This tape (copied from 8mm.) consists of Saturday morning’s Education session and discussion chaired by Harry Loewen.  – transferred to DVD 2007, Master and 2 copies. – original VHS NMV-31-05.

MDV-07         C.A. Defehr Film

MDV-07-01    C.A. DeFehr film.  [1946], black/white and colour, silent, ca. 8 minutes.  This film was copied from the 16 mm film  about the sod turning and building of Ebenezer Hall, MBBC, Ben Horch and the Mennonite Symphony Orchestra, North End M.B. Church Christmas Sunday School Programme and Winnipeg city hall at Christmas. – Copy 1 transferred to DVD in 2007, copy 2 on gold preservation DVD May 5, 2009. – original 16 mm film NMF-16.

MDV-08         Exodo Imagens / Educacional Menonita

MDV-08-01    Remain in Me: The 70 year Commemorative Documentary of the Mennonite Immigration in Brazil/ Exodo Imagens. 75 minutes. – 2001. – DVD.

MDV-09         Otto Klassen Productions

MDV-09-01    Remembering Russia 1914-1927/ Otto Klassen, Master version. – 43 minutes. – 2006. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: Includes a master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.  See also VHS version in NMV-50-20.

MDV-09-02    Remembering Russia 1928-1938: Collectivization and Mass Arrest/ Otto Klassen. – 52 minutes. – 2007. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: Includes 2 master copies and copy 2 is a preservation copy,  and 1 extra copy.

MDV-09-03    Erinnerungen an Russland 1928-1938: Kollektiverung und Terror/ Otto Klassen. – 52 minutes. – 2007. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-04    Flucht über Moskau 1929/ Otto Klassen. – 44 minutes. – 2005. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-05    Escape from Berlin 1947: A story by Dr. Peter Dyck/ Otto Klassen. —  8 minutes. – 2004. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-06    The Great Trek, Part 1 1939-1943/ Otto Klassen. – 35 minutes. – 1992. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-07    The Great Trek, Part 2 1943-1945/ Otto Klassen. – 39 minutes. – 1992. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-08    Remembering Our Mennonite Heritage/ Otto Klassen. – 45 minutes. – 2004. – DVD, VOB format. – Note: includes master and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-09    Remember: A Story by Peter Dyck at the Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on August 16, 1998/ Otto Klassen. – 9:30 minutes. 2004. – DVD, VOB format. — Note: includes master copy and copy 2 is a preservation copy.

MDV-09-10    Famines of Russia 1921-1922 : the plight of Mennonites and the beginning of MCC / Otto Klassen Productions ; Mennonite Central Committee. – 12 min. – 2009. Included c. 2.– DVD.

MDV-09-11    Hungersnot in Russland 1921-1922 : die notlage der Mennoniten und der Anfang vom MCC / Otto Klassen Production ; Mennonite Central Committee. – 15 min. 24 sec. – 2010 – DVD.

MDV-09-12    Escape via Moscow 1929. / Otto Klassen Production. – 35 minutes.  – 2010 –        DVD.

MDV-09-13    Mennoniten Bezwingen Das Weichseldelta  / Otto Klassen Production. Dutch       and Friesian Mennonites engineered drainage, dikes and mills, and still lived         with the imminent danger of flooding and swamp fever.  This DVD provides a      record of their experiences of living in the Vistula Delta. 15:30 minutes. 1994. –   DVD. – 2 copies.

MDV-09-14    Mennonites Conquer the Vistula Delta / Otto Klassen Production. Dutch and        Friesian Mennonites engineered drainage, dikes and mills, and still lived with the imminent danger of flooding and swamp fever.  This DVD provides a record of    their experiences of living in the Vistula Delta.  – DVD. – 2 copies.

MDV-09-15    Remembering Our Mennonite Heritage/ Otto Klassen. – 9:21 minutes. Includes an account of life in Prussia followed by the move to Russia. – [2004]. – DVD. See MDV-09-08 for complete version. Accession: 2011-08.

MDV-09-16    The Women’s Burden Under Stalin / Otto Klassen Production. – 10.35 min. – 2011. – DVD.

MDV-10         Canadian Mennonite University (CMU)

MDV-10-01    Out of Town: A discipleship school of CMU. – 10 minutes. [2005?]. – DVD.

MDV-11         General Conference MB Church

MDV-11-01    General Conference MB church of North America conference celebration, 2 hours 14 minutes. – July 26 2002. – DVD. – Note: digital copy made 2006 from VHS, NMV-70-03.

MDV-12         Red and Yellow, Black and White Productions

MDV-12-01    Pete Moving Man Made Mountains/ Red and Yellow, Black and White Productions Inc., directed by William L. Stewart. – 2007. – DVD. – Note: Deals with Peter Friesen who was for some time a member of the MB church in Yarrow, BC.  He made his mark in the building moving industry.  Extra family information can be found in the Peter D. Friesen collection volume 945.

MDV-13         Historical Commission Production

MDV-13-01    “The Birth of Anabaptism”.  Narrated by Dr. Abe Friesen. 1989.  Produced by M.B. Communications and Visual Marketing Ltd. for the Historical Commission of the M.B. Church of North America.  Lecture is about church history as the context for the birth of Anabaptism. — 25 minutes. – 1989. – DVD. – Note: digital copy made from Beta version (NMV-12-01) October 2008.  6 copies 1 master and 5 duplicates.

MDV-14         Abraham A. Unrau

MDV-14-01    Abraham A. Unrau, missionary to India was involved in creating this silent, colour film.  See tracks 2-4 for a church service. — 9 minutes. – [196-?]. – DVD VOB format. – Note: transferred from 16mm film (NMF-25) to DVD in 2009.

MDV-15         Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba

MDV-15-01    A Call and a Dream/The Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba.  Regarding the first Mennonite Brethren city church in Winnipeg (North End MB Church).  Includes the Anna Thiessen story. Used for the 100^th anniversary celebrations June 1-3, 2007. – 5 minutes. – 2007. – DVD. – VOB format.  Includes 3 copies.  Copy 2 is a preservation copy made April 2009 on Gold DVD.

MDV-15-02    Dream Manitoba: “Just Watch Me!”/Mennonite Brethren Conference. Presentations by Russ Toews and Ewald Unruh. – 2007. – DVD.

MDV-16         Old Oak Publishing & Recording

MDV-16-01    The Ben Horch Story/ Peter Letkemann, Old Oak Publishing and Recording, Winnipeg, Manitoba. – 28 minutes. – 2007. – DVD. – VOB format.  Includes 2 copies.  Copy 2 is a preservation copy on gold DVD made May 19, 2009.

MDV-17         MBMS International

MDV-17-01    Shine On Videos [Sampler 1]. – 2008. – DVD, VOB format.

MDV-17-02    Shine On Videos 1. – 2008. – DVD.

MDV-17-03    Shine On Vidoes 2. – 2008. – DVD.

MDV-17-04    Shine On Vidoes 6. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-17-05    East West CMN 2010 Presentation. – 2010. – DVD.

MDV-17-06    Videos of Inspiration – “Go Light Your World.” – 2011. – DVD.

MDV-18         Friedenstimme

MDV-18-01    Ein christliches Volks- und Familienblatt aus den Jahren 1906-1914 : über 600 zeitschriften der Mennoniten.  Zum lessen und Forschen im PDF-Format auf 8 DVDs. Samenkorn e.V., Germany. – 8 DVDs. – n.d. – DVD. – PDF format.

MDV-19         Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren

MDV-19-01    Vision 201224 Alberta Mennonite Brethren Conference.  Alberta. – 6 min 18 sec. – ca. 2010? — DVD.

MDV-20         Family Life Network

MDV-20-01    Russia & Ukraine Ministries / family life network. – 45 min 23 sec. – 2009. – DVD. — 2 copies.

MDV-20-02    The Third Story Series I Show #6 “Personal Worth” (1976) + Series II Show #6 “Identity” (1979). – DVD.

MDV-20-03    The Third Story Series V Show #6 “Prejudice” (1985) + Series VI Show #6 “Free Will” (1987). – DVD.

MDV-20-04    The Third Story Series VII Show #6 “Cheating” (1989). – DVD.

MDV-20-05    The Third Story Series III Show #6 “Second Coming” (1980) + Series IV Show #6 “Gifts” (1983). – DVD.

MDV-21         Lutheran World Federation

MDV-21-01    Together for the healing of the world / Lutheran World Federation.  Presents LWF’s involvement in diaconic action in seven parts. – Geneva, Switzerland. – 11 min. – 2007. – DVD PAL.

MDV-22         Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute

MDV-22-01    Being Mennonite / David Newsom (student).  This is a student Bible project for teacher Mick Friesen. – 2 min. 51 sec. — 2007. – DVD, Adobe format.

MDV-23         Ben Horch

MDV-23-01    The Ben Horch Story/ Peter Letkemann ; narrated by Evelyn Braun. The reading of sympathy cards set to photos and an historical sketch. – 27 min 36 sec. – 2007. – DVD

MDV-24         International Menno Simons Center Foundation

MDV-24-01    Pilgrims to Friesland : members of Menno Simons’ spiritual legacy / Omrop Fryslan.  Plans to build an International Menno Simons Center at Witmarsum in Friesland, The Netherlands. – 30 min. – 2005. – DVD.

MDV-25         Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church

MDV-25-01    Henry Schmidt, President of the Seminary in Fresno, is speaking at Elmwood Mb Church, Winnipeg.  His theme: Change is unavoidable but manageable. – February 26, 1995. – 1 hour, 19 minutes. – DVD.  – Digitized Jan 2012. See  NMV-63-24 for VHS original.

MDV-26         Proceedings of Disciple Making ’85. [Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 3-5, 1985. (Eight Video8 tapes (set “a”) & eight VHS tapes (set “b”), approximately 2 hours each).  Note:  Although the content of set “b” is derived from set “a,” the order sessions has been changed.]

MDV-26-01    David Ewert, Herb Neufeld, and Erwin Penner, “Bible Expositions,” three messages given at Disciple Making ’85, Canadian Mennonite Brethren Conference Boards of Evangelism, Christian Education and Spiritual and Social Concerns, Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg, MB, October 1985.  Produced by Martin and Elma Friesen (VHS). — Digitized January 2012.  See NMV-37-15b for VHS original.

MDV-27         Cornerstone Community Church, Flin Flon, Manitoba

MDV-27-01    Church renovation project, 1995.  This DVD documents the project, with some narration. Includes the church service following completion, with thanks being given to the people who were part of the project. Accession no. 2011-07.- DVD.

MDV-27-02    25^th Anniversary celebration, August 30, 2009.  Accession no. 2011-07. – DVD.

MDV-28         Radical Followers of Jesus

MDV-28-01    Profiles of nine different followers of Jesus, from the 15^th century to the 20^th century: John Huss, Felix Manz, Michael Sattler, Elizabeth Dirks, Menno Simons, The Hutterites, Johannes Reimer, Siegfried Bartel, Samuel Martin. Produced by the Evangelical Anabaptist Fellowship.

MDV-29         Tabor College – A Century of Transformation

MDV-29-01    This DVD contains selections of music from the 1950s to 2008, including a rare copy of the original 1925 Alma Mater. The DVD includes PDFs and videos. The companion book, Tabor College A Century of Transformation 1908-2008 is in the John A. Toews Library (378.78157 T114). 2 discs.

MDV-30         Remembering Annie Funk (and the Titanic)

MDV-30-01    Annie Clemmer Funk, April 12, 1874-April 15, 1912, was a missionary in India for six years.  She was returning home on her first furlough, traveling on the Titanic, and died when it sunk. Written and produced by Jay Ruth, Branch Valley Productions, Lederach, PA, 2012.

MDV-31         George Penner Goes Home to Dolinovka, Russia/ Richard Penner.

MDV-31-01    George Penner came to Canada in 1926 with his parents and settled in Alberta, Canada.  In September 2008 George and his son Richard go back to Dolinovka with a video camera to visit the places, family and friends he left some 62 years ago.  This village is north west of Orenburg.  Conversation in Low German with and English with English sub titles.  Included is a portion of the church service in Dubrovka with Rev. Johann Martens.  Scenes capture everyday life. – 2008, revised 2010. – 1:20 min.

MDV-32         The Paper Nazis (Preview DVD)

MDV-32-01    This DVD explores Winnipeg’s Fascist and Nazi movements in the 1930’s. – 49 min. – Feb 19, 2011. – DVD.

MDV-33         Being in the Way the Lord Led Me

MDV-33-01    This DVD is a documentary of Frank Dyck’s life and ministry. – 42 min. – 2012. – DVD.

MDV-34         The Agora Church

MDV-34-01    Hope of Good Future” promotional video. This video consists of photos and interviews with the school in Uganda and the missions representatives of The Agora Church. – 9:32 min. – April, 2008. – DVD.

MDV-34-02    Seed: “Hope of Good Future Awareness.” This video is an introduction the mission opportunity presented by the school in Uganda, “Hope for Good Future.” – approx.. 5 min. – Jan. 26, 2008. – DVD.

MDV-35         David Voth

MDV-35-01    David Voth Funeral Service. – 76.77 mins. – Oct. 14, 2009. – DVD. (2 copies).

MDV-36         Allan Kroeker

MDV-36-01    People of the River/produced by Allan Kroeker regarding missionary work, including that of Herta Voth, in Latin America. – 31 minutes. — [197-?]. – VHS version.  (Accession 2008-023) from beta to DVD June 2015.  See NMV-73-01 for original.

MDV-37         Peter Koslowsky (tenor)

MDV-37-01    Peter Koslowsky Appreciation Night. January 12, 1992. Sponsored by Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies and Concord College Music Department. Acc. No. 2016-41. – DVD.

MDV-38         Mennonite Brethren Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba) Choir Collection

MDV-38-01    1990 Spring Concert. MBBC A Cappella. Acc. No. 2016-41. – DVD.

MDV-38-02    1990 MBBC A Cappella. Festival of Carols. Acc. No. 2016-41. – DVD.

MDV-38-03    1991 MBBC A Cappella. Festival of Carols. Acc. No. 2016-41. – DVD.

MDV-39         Snow Lake Story (1979)

MDV-39-01    A 12-minute movie prepared by David Dueck telling the story of the formation of the Christian Fellowship Centre, a community church in Snow Lake, Manitoba, a church planting initiative of the Manitoba M.B. Church and its Missions and Church Extension program. The movie describes the preparatory work of the summer day camping ministry called Christian Day Camps and the team of people that gathered in the summer of 1979 to construct a new building for the five-year-old congregation. Narrated by James Nikkel and Snow Lake pastoral couple, Ken and Carolee Neufeld. Acc. No. 2017-19. – DVD.

MDV-40         Through the Red Gate (2008)

MDV-40-01    A 50-minute documentary with interviews, images, and recreated scenes, telling the story of Peter Bargen’s family. He and his family narrowly escape the Russian Gulag, however his relatives that remain in the USSR were not so fortunate. During Joseph Stalin’s reign of terror (1929–1953), millions deemed “undesirable”—including thousands of Mennonites—perish through enforce exile, execution, famine, and disease. The discovery of a cache of rare and long-forgotten letters reveals the terrifying details of the Bargen family’s fate. – DVD.

MDV-41         Between the Stones and the Ocean: A Portrait of Rudy Wiebe (2006)

MDV-41-01    A 48-minute documentary where filmmakers follow Rudy Wiebe around Saskatchewan and Alberta, recording his reflections on the experiences that have informed his writing about Canada’s north and west. – DVD.

MDV-42         Replica of 1881 Sod House (2006)

MDV-42-01    A 46-minute documentary filmed in Bossevain, Manitoba, showing the construction of a sod-house in the style that Mennonite settlers would likely have done it in 1881. Allen Daw and George Dyck lead viewers in the step-by-step process. Produced by Turtle Island Festival. – DVD.

MDV-43         Henry D. Rempel: Finding Hope in Troubled Times (2007)

MDV-43-01    A 34-minute inspirational film based on Henry D. Rempel’s childhood escape from Bolshevik Russia. Henry then uses his personal story of resilience to encourage viewers to find hope in their own troubling times. Produced by Take Ten, Inc. – DVD.

MDV-44         Remain in Me (2001)

MDV-44-01    A 75-minute docu-drama depicting the Mennonite migration from Ukraine to Brazil. The narration is in English and uses a mix of re-enactments and descriptions to tell the story of the formation of the Brazilian Mennonite churches and their current ministries. Produced by Mennonitas. – DVD.

MDV-45         Hot Coals (1977)

MDV-45-01    A digitization of a 43-minute film about a young man “Jake” who learns that in forgiveness there is power. The film was made by the College and Careers group at the North Battleford M.B. Church. See archival collection Vol 619, Fld 30. – DVD.

MDV-46         125th Anniversary of Mennonites in Manitoba, 1874–1999 (1999)

MDV-46-01    A 45-minute docu-drama commemorating the Mennonite migration to Manitoba, along with reflections on 125 years of history. Planning committee included Irene Kroeker, Adolf Ens, Conrad Stoesz, Lawrence Klippenstein, and Ken Reddig. This is an Otto Klassen film. – DVD.

MDV-47         The Mennonite Brethren Church: A Missionary Movement (1988)

MDV-47-01    A digitization of the original 3-part series done by J.B. Toews in 1988. “Igniting the Flame” (25 minutes). “Telling it to the Nations” (28 minutes). “Crisis and Triumph” (26 minutes). See NMF-02 (film) and NMV-09 (VHS). – DVD.

MDV-48         Clearbrook MB Church: 75 Years

MDV-48-01    A 3-disc collection documenting the events (services, sermons, photos, and celebration banquet) that marked the 75th anniversary on October 7-9, 2011. – DVD.

MDV-49         Hubert Family Reunion

MDV-49-01    A collection of photos and videos documenting the 2015 International Hübert Family Reunion/Hüberttreffen in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. These are descendants Franz Jakob Hübert (1850–1920). — 2015. – DVD.

MDV-50         Agora Final Service

MDV-50-01    Agora Final Service. The Agora Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was planted in 1997 and continued until 2010. The final worship service took place on September 26, 2010. – DVD.

4e. Compact Disks Format (MCD) Sound/data [MCD]

MCD-01         Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

MCD-01-01    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 1 of 11.  Opening and introduction. – Thursday July 6, 2006. — 1 Hour 19 minutes. – cda file format. 2006-030.

MCD-01-02    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 2 of 11.  Bob Roberts. – Thursday July 6, 2006. – 12 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-03    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 3 of 11.  Bob Roberts. – Thursday July 6, 2006. – 1 hour 19 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-04    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 4 of 11.  Speaking truth in Love workshop 1 of 2. – Friday July 8, 2006. – 1 hour 19 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-05    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 5 of 11.  Speaking truth in Love workshop 2 of 2. – Friday July 6, 2006. – 10 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-06    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 6 of 12.  Our Journey Regarding Women in Ministry Leadership workshop 1 of 2. – Friday July 7, 2006. – 1 hour 17 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-07    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 7 of 11.  Our Journey Regarding Women in ministry Leadership workshop 2 of 2. – Friday July 7, 2006. – 16 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-08    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 8 of 11.  Business session 1 of 5. – Saturday July 8, 2006. — 39 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-09    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 9 of 11.  Business session 2 of 5. – Saturday July 8, 2006. – 49 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-10    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 10 of 11.  Business session 3 of 5. – Saturday July 8, 2006. – 1 hour 13 minutes. – cda file format.

MCD-01-11    Gathering 2006 bi-annual convention 11 of 11.  Business session 4 of 5. – Saturday July 8, 2006. – 50 minutes. – cda file format. – Note: There were 12 CDs made but the last one (#12) does not work, looks like there is nothing recorded on it and was discarded.

MCD-01-12    Garcia visit to Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. – March 20, 2006. – CD, 9 photos in 200 dpi, jpeg format.

MCD-01-13    Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches building project.  Photos of new building design. – 2005. – 7 CAD files, dwg format. – Note: accession no. 2005-033.

MCD-01-14    “Touch the Future” brochure. Evangelism Canada. Created by Bruce Elwood. Leaders Mentoring Network. – 2002. – CD.

MCD-01-15    “Jesus to the World.” Board of Evangelism. – [200?]. – CD, jpeg format.

MCD-01-16    “Rendez-vous Montreal” presentation. Board of Evangelism. – [Jan. 2003?]. – CD.

MCD-01-17    “Evangelism Canada Staff Photos.” Board of Evangelism. – 2005. – CD, jpeg format.

MCD-01-18    “Gathering 2004: Ignite Vancouver Promo.” Board of Evangelism. – 2004. – CD.

MCD-01-19    “Rendez-vous Montreal” PowerPoint presentation. Board of Evangelism. – [Jan. 2003?]. – CD.

MCD-01-20    Eagle’s Flight Leader’s Triad. Powerpoint and PDF Documents. October 4, 2007. – CD.

MCD-01-21    Leading Women 2008. Presentations by Sharon Johnson. Board of Discipleship Ministries. – CD.

MCD-01-22    Gathering 2008. Compilation Music CD. “Celebrating the creative talents of our members.” – CD.

MCD-02         Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies Collection.

MCD-02-01    Herbert Bible School photographs. — 1918-1957. — 19 photos scanned at 300 dpi, saved in tif format.  Accession number 2007-003. (Note: As of June 14, 2007, not yet described into database)

MCD-02-02    Rev. Gerhard Wiebe photographs. – [192-?], 2007. – 2 photographs of Rev. Gerhard Wiebe of Winkler, MB and his son, grandson, and great grandson. – Scanned at 300 dpi saved in tif format. Also included is a 2 page biography of Rev. Gerhard Wiebe saved in Microsoft Word format.  Accession number 2007-20. (Note: as of June 14, 2007 not yet described into database).

MCD-03         Family Life Network, Winnipeg, Manitoba

MCD-03-0      Family Life Network sampler of songs and stories. – 15 minutes. – 2004. – CD.

MCD-03-02    PK – Where real stories happen: The Servant Girl’s Secret. Family Life Network produced CD recorded live at four different churches. – 15.10 minutes. – 2001. – CD.

MCD-03-03    The Kings Four of the Gospel Light Hour (later MB Communications, then Family Life Network, then Square One World Media). Eight songs transferred to CD from the 78 rpm recordings done by the quartet in the late 1940s. Singers were Ted Epp, Henry Born, Abe Neufeld, and Herb Janzen, accompanied by Margaret Schultz at piano. Acc. No. 2016-36. – CD.

MCD-04         Canadian Mennonite University (CMU)

MCD-04-01    Sunday at CMU.  Host David Leis interviews CMU student Janelle Hume about her experience of working in the archives and how it has changed her perception of what Mennonites are all about.  Also included is music by one of the CMU choirs. – 14:30 minutes. — February 11, 2007. – CD.

MCD-05         Ken & Daniel (Ken Sawatzky and Daniel Klaue together with Family Life Network)

MCD-05-01    Horizonte: Plautdietsche leed Fäa jiedamaun/ Ken & Daniel with Family Life Network. – 2005. – CD in cda format. – Note: also includes html photos, biographical information etc.

MCD-06         Ben Horch NOTE: All CD’s transferred to gold CDR from consumer cd in February/March of 2011.  Copies of each CD are stored on external hard drive in WAV format.

MCD-06-01    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Peter Letkemann. – January 19, 1987. – 60 min. — Master : WMA format.  Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-02    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Peter Letkemann. – January 27, 1987. – 2 tracks, 73 min. Two master copies : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format

MCD-06-03    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Peter Letkemann. – May 27, 1987. – 31 min. — Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-04    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch : part I / Peter Letkemann. – December 30, 1982. – 62 min. — Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-05    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch : part II / Peter Letkemann. – December 20, 1982. – 54 min. — Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-06    Ben Horch dictation of letter to Peter Letkemann. – March 16, 1983 and October 13, 1983. – 2 tracks, 55 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-07    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch : part I / Hilda Dueck. – November 15, 1982. – 60 min. — Master : WMA format.  COPY NOT MADE.  CAN’T LISTEN TO IT (Feb 2011)

MCD-06-08    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch : part II / Hilda Dueck. – November 15, 1982. — 41 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-09    Interview with Ben Horch : Mennonite Piano Concerto / Ken Reddig. – 25 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-10    Interview with George Wiebe /  Peter Letkemann. – January 1987. — 35 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-11    Interview with Eduard Horch : part I / Ben and Esther Horch. – February 24, 1987. – 46 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-12    Interview with Eduard Horch : part II / Ben and Esther Horch. – February 24, 1987. – 46 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-13    Interview with Eduard Horch : part I / Peter Letkemann. — March 19, 1987. – 2 tracks, 61 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-14    Interview with Eduard Horch : part II / Peter Letkemann. – March 19, 1987. – 61 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-15    Interview with David Falk /Peter Letkemann . – April 21, 1987. – 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-16    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Bert Friesen. — — Master :  XXX format.  COPY NOT MADE. MEDIA WON’T READ IT TO RIP IT.

MCD-06-17    Interview with A.A. Kroeker / Harold Jantz. – Master : MP3 format. COPY NOT MADE. MEDIA WON’T READ IT TO RIP IT.

MCD-06-18    Interview with Gerhard Wall, Clearbrook, B.C., Part I / Doreen Klassen. – August 31, 1984. – 61 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-19    Interview with Gerahrd Wall, Clearbrook, B.C., Part II.  Interview with Peter J. Dick, St. Catherines, Part I / Doreen Klassen. – August 31, 1984 and August 10, 1984.  – 2 tracks, 71 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-20    Interview with Peter J. Dick, St. Catherines, Part II / Doreen Klassen. – August 10, 1984. – 43 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-21    Interview with Victor Martens, Waterloo, ON, Part I / Doreen Klassen. – August 6, 1984. – 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-22    Interview with Victor Martens, Waterloo, ON,  Part II / Doreen Klassen. – August 6, 1984. – 58 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-23    Interview with Nikolai Fehderau, Kitchener, ON, Part I / Doreen Klassen. – August 6 1984. – 2 tracks, 74 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-24    Interview with Nikolai Fehderau, Kitchener, ON, Part II.  Interview with John Goerz, St. Catherines / Doreen Klassen. – August 6, 1984 and August 7, 1984. – 2 tracks, ca. 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-25    Interview with John Goerz, Part II, Kitchener, ON / Doreen Klassen. – August 7, 1984. — 2 tracks, 41 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-26    Interview with William Reimer, Hanover, BRD / Doreen Klassen. – January 28, 1985. — 2 tracks, 76 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-27    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Doreen Klassen. – May 26, 1984. – 2 tracks, ca. 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-06-28    Interview with Ben and Esther Horch / Doreen Klassen. – May 26, 1984. — 2 tracks, 55 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-01    Messiah : third annual performance, MBBC Oratorio Choir, Mennonite Symphony Orchestra / Ben Horch, conductor. – March 29, 1948. — 9 tracks, 21 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-02    Messiah : North Kildonan MB Choir / Ben Horch, Conductor. – April 22, 1962. — 33 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-03    Messiah : Mennonite Oratorio Choir / Ben Horch, Conductor. – March 13, 1975. – 2 tracks, 62 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-04    Messiah : 3 tracks, 79 min. – Master : WMA format.  COPY NOT MADE.  MEDIA WON’T RIP IT.

MCD-07-05    Kernlieder : MBBC A Cappella Choir / Ben Horch, Conductor. – May 31, 1950. — 11 tracks, 25 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-06    Kernlieder / Ben Horch, Conductor. – 1960’s. – 9 tracks, 23 min. — Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-07    “So did we then sing” : CMBC/MBBC Church Music Conference / Esther Horch. – January 25, 1981. — 2 tracks, 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-08    Ben and Esther Horch appreciation event, Side 1. — 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-09    Ben and Esther Horch appreciation even, Side 2. – 58 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-10    Ben Horch 80^th Birthday Sangerfest / Mennonite Mass Choir. – October 2, 1987. — 18 tracks, 78 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-11    Immanuel Academy Choir / Paul Ratzlaff, conductor. — 14 tracks, 54 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-12    Immanuel Academy Choir / Jacob Hamm, conductor; Larry Warkentin, piano. — 8 tracks, 25 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-13    Equality Now / Ben Horch. — 25 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-14    Kernlieder Zyklus / Thomas Jahn. – May 3, 1992. — 40 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-15    A Celebration of Life, First Mennonite Church / Ben Horch. – July 6, 1992. — 2 tracks, 72 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-16    Horch Family Recordings, 1943-1952. – Contents: 1. Viola Horch, 1943, Piano Festival pieces. 2-3. Horch Family Christmas Celebration, 1945. 4-5. Viola Horch, 1952, singing Music Festival songs. 6. Emmanuel Horch, violin, “Dort ueber jenem Sternenmeer”. — 6 tracks, 31 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-17    Kenneth Peacock, Kernlieder Recording / North Kildonan MB Church Choir ; Ben Horch, conductor. – September 18, 1962. — 5 tracks, 31 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-18    CFAM Broadcasts. – 1958-1987.  Contents : 1. Ben Horch introducing ‘Messiah’. 2. Ben Horch reading fan letters.3. Peter Letkemann interview. 4. Ron James announces BH sangerest. 5. Ben Horch interview with Ron James. — 5 tracks, 70 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-19    Medley Anthems : Umsiedler Commission / Bill Baerg conducting. – April 6, 1987. — 20 tracks, 33 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-20    Song Album : CBC Broadcast. – May 8, 1961. — 15 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-21    CBC Music West : CBC Broadcast. – November 4, 1973. — 27 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-22    CBC Between ourselves : “song of Winnipeg” / Gladys Whitehead, Eric Friesen. – 1974. — 2 tracks, 54 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-23    CBC Broadcast : Sunday Chorale / CBC Choristers, Filer Hubble, Ben Horch. – February 25, 196230 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-24    CBC Broadcast : Sunday Chorale / CBC Choristers, Filmer Hubble, Ben Horch. – March 25, 1962. — 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-25    CBC Broadcast : Thursday Chorale / Phyllis Thompson, Joan Maxwell, CBC Choristers, Filmer Hubble, Stewart Thompson. – May 29, 1962. — 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-26    CBC Broadcast : Sunday Chorale / CBC Choristers, Filmer Hubble, Ben Horch. – July 15, 1962. – 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-27    CBC Broadcast : Thursday Chorale / CBC Choristers, Filmer Hubble, Ronald Gisbson. – July 19, 1962. — 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-28    CBC Broadcasts : Prairie Schooner. – May 14, 1960 and July 14, 1970. – 2 tracks, 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-29    CBC Recording : Prairie Schooner. – 1969. — 11 tracks, 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-30    CBC Broadcast : Jazz and the Modern Composer #1 / Chester Duncan. – February 1, 1966. — 30 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-31    CBC Broadcasts : Jazz and the modern composer #2 and #3 / Chester Duncan, piano and commentator. – February 8 and 15, 1966. — 2 tracks, 60 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-32    CBC Broadcasts : Orgainists in Recital / Conrad  Grimes and Don Hadfield. – May 19 and June 16, 1971. — 2 tracks, 59 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-33    CBC Broadcast, Larry Warkentin, String Quartet / performed by Festival String Quartet. – 1976. — 13 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-34    Glenn Gould : The Quiet in the Land, CBC Radio Documentary. – 1971. — 2 tracks, 59 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-35    Christ lag in Todesbanden (BMV 4) / J.S. Bach, Mennonite Oratorio Choir, … [et al.]. – January 25, 1985. — 23 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-07-36    Ein Deutsches Requiem / Johannes Brahms, Mennonite Oratorio Choir. – January 25, 1985. — 2 tracks, 70 min. – Master : WMA format. Copy 2: WAV format.

MCD-08         Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba

MCD-08-1      Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba Centennial Celebration commemorating the coming of the Mennonite Brethren to the City [now known as the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren church in Winnipeg] 1 of 2. — June 1-3, 2007. – CD, 29 tracks in cda format, 2 copies. Copy 2 is a preservation copy made April 28, 2009 on to a gold CD.

MCD-08 -2     Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba Centennial Celebration commemorating the coming of the Mennonite Brethren to the City [now known as the Elmwood Mennonite Brethren church in Winnipeg] 2 of 2. — June 1-3, 2007. – CD, 6 tracks in cda format, 2 copies. Copy 2 is a preservation copy made April 28, 2009 on to a gold CD.

MCD-08-03    Gerhard Wiebe and the first Mennonite Brethren Church in Canada cairn unveiling in Burwalde, Manitoba. – August 4, 2007. – CD, 29 photos in 72 dpi, jpeg format.

MCD-09         Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir

MCD-09-01    Sing & Rejoice with Bells, Brass & Voice, 50, 1957-2007. – 2006. – CD, 16 tracks. – 2 copies. – Note: accompanied by Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir, JA TOEWS 782.5097127 N482win.

MCD-10         Resource Ministries.  The General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches

MCD-10-01    More than music : images from the rock.  – 1997. – CD, 17 tracks. – 2 copies. – Note: accompanied by More than music : images from the rock, songbook, JA TOEWS M 2198 U53M67s 1997.

MCD-11         ICOMB

MCD-11-01    Shaping Mennonite Higher Education for the 21^st Century.  Fresno, CA. – June 2007. – CD, 189 photos in 72 dpi, jpeg format.

MCD-12         Mennonite Central Committee

MCD-12-01    Workbook 2004, Mennonite Central Committee : a compendium summarizing MCC involvement in 60 countries from April 2004to March 2005. – 2005. – Adobe Acrobat format.  – Note: links to internet.

MCD-12-02    Workbook 2005, Mennonite Central Committee. – 2006. – Adobe Acrobat format. – Note: links to internet.

MCD-13         Bridgewater College

MCD-13-01    At The Crossroads : a historic peace church in the twenty-first century / Bridgewater College Forum for Religious Studies. – [March 27-29, 2003] – CD, 11 tracks.

MCD-14         Letkeman, Peter and Haley Rempel

MCD-14-01    Music at the court of Frederick the Great / Haley Rempel, flute ; Peter Letkemann, organ and harpsichord. – 2009. – CD, 19 tracks.

MCD-15         Ben Horch

MCD-15-1      Ben Horch fonds P.L.  Includes transcriptions of correspondence, interviews, Ben Horchs philosophy of music and working fonds papers. – 2007. – CD Microsoft Word format.

MCD-16         John C. Klassen

MCD-16-1      Plautdietsche Leeda / John C. Klassen. – 2007. – CD 320 tracks.  Note: See his personal papers collecttion at CMBS.

MCD-17         Frank H. Epp

MCD-17-1      Mennonites : Millennium on their mind / lecture by Frank H. Epp. – 39 min. 42 sec. – May 28, 1981. Note: MCC lecture 2? Starts mid sentence.  (sa NA-?-3?)

MCD-18         POE “ARP”

MCD-18-01    The guide on the contemporary Chortitza Colony.  This disk shows detailed maps of the Chortitza Colony, identifying different farmhouses and buildings.  There are contemporary photos providing an idea of what they would have looked like. – c2003. – CD.  Note: the data must be downloaded onto a computer to access it.

MCD-19         Mennonite Heritage Cruise

MCD-19-01    The final cruise, October 2010.  Includes many sites of the Russian Mennonite story, as they currently exist, the interaction of North American passengers with the remains of the material culture created by Mennonites and observes some of the important connections between Mennonites and present-day Ukrainians. Accession no. 2011-03.

MCD-20         Mennonite, Queer

MCD-20-01    CBC radio programme, Outfront.  First person narration of the journey of a Mennonite woman, Jay Suiss, from Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church, as she reflects upon what being Mennonite means to her, in light of her same-sex orientation. Includes an interview with a young man.  Accession no. 2004-028.

MCD-21         NYC ’04

MCD-21-01    Power point presentation  of NYC ’04, a report of events using both  text and photos. Includes a note of thanks for various ways of offering support, making NYC ’04 possible.

MCD-21-02    Photographic record of all events and people at NYC ’04, by Myron Sawatsky.  Includes some youth events apparently not at NYC’04, such as preparing food parcels.

MCD-21-03    NYC ’04 Session #1 – Dave Overholt (master).

MCD-21-04    NYC ’04 Session #2 – Dave Overholt (master).

MCD-21-05    NYC ’04 Session #3 – Dave Overholt (master).

MCD-21-06    NYC ’04 Session #4 – Dave Overholt (master).

MCD-22         Youth Worker’s Conference.

MCD-22-01    Youth Worker’s Conference. Columbia Bible College. Plenary session #1: Tony Campolo. 2005.

MCD-22-02    Youth Worker’s Conference. Columbia Bible College. Plenary session #2: Tony Campolo. 2005.

MCD-22-03    Youth Worker’s Conference. Columbia Bible College. Plenary session #3: Tony Campolo. 2005.

MCD-23         NYC ’02

MCD-23-01    Photographs of NYC ’04. Many photos recording the activities of day one, day two and day three of the convention.

MCD-24         Winkler MB Church.

MCD-24-01    Blockbuster Series: A Story of Manipulation, Phillip Vallelly. Winkler MB Church Service. — Summer 2007, 39.28 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-02    Blockbuster Series: A Story of True Forgiveness, Phillip Vallelly. Winkler MB Church Service. – Summer 2007, 32.04 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-03    Blockbuster Series: A Legends Love Lost, Terry Dueck. Winkler MB Church Service. – Summer 2007, 27.26 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-04    Blockbuster Series: A Strong Man’s Conviction, Terry Dueck. Winkler MB Church Service. – Summer 2007, 31.16mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-05    Blockbuster Series: The Ultimate Retaliation, Terry Dueck. Winkler MB Church Service. – Summer 2007, 27.22 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-06    Blockbuster Series: A Disciple Branded for Life – Hello my name is Thomas, Terry Fehr. Winkler MB Church Service. – Summer 2007, 24.37 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-07    Worship Service. Winkler MB Church Service. – Jan. 6, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-08    Second Service: “Created for Intimacy.” Winkler MB Church Service. – Jan. 13, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-09    First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. – Jan. 20, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-10    Mission Night. Winkler MB Church Service. – Jan. 26, 2008, 46.84 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-11    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. – Jan. 27, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-12    Worship Service. Winkler MB Church Service. – Feb. 3, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-13    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Feb. 10, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-14    Baptism. Winkler MB Church Service. Feb. 17, 2008, 72.71 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-15    Winkler MB Church Service. Feb. 24, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-16    First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 2, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-17    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 9, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-18    Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 16, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-19    Good Friday, J.C. Peters. Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 21, 2008, 64.64 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-20    Easter Sunday – First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 23, 2008, 62.13 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-21    Sunday A.M. – Bunker. Winkler MB Church Service. Mar. 30, 2008, 67.77 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-22    One. Winkler MB Church Service. Apr. 6, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-23    Winkler MB Church Service. Apr. 13, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-24    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Apr. 20, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-25    Winkler MB Church Service. Apr. 27, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-26    First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. May 4, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-27    First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. May 11, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-28    Winkler MB Church Service. May 18, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-29    Baptsim Disc One. Winkler MB Church Service. May 25, 2008, 70 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-30    Good Morning? Winkler MB Church Service. June 1, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-31    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. June 8, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-32    First Service. Winkler MB Church Service. June 15, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-33    Church Picnic. Winkler MB Church Service. June 22, 2008, 74.22 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-34    Winkler MB Church Service. June 29, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-35    Worship Service. Winkler MB Church Service. July 6, 2008, 66 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-36    Winkler MB Church Service. July 13, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-37    Winkler MB Church Service. July 20, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-38    Winkler MB Church Service. July 27, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-39    Winkler MB Church Service. Aug. 3, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-40    Moms. Winkler MB Church Service. Aug. 17, 2008, 66.89 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-41    Sunday A.M. Winkler MB Church Service. Aug. 24, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-42    Reboot (Fall Kick-off Sunday). Winkler MB Church Service. Sept. 7, 2008 (?), 119 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-43    Sunday Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Sept. 14, 2008, 71.19 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-44    Winkler MB Church Service. Sept. 21, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-45    Winkler MB Church Service. Sept. 28, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-46    Winkler MB Church Service. Oct. 5, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-47    Winkler MB Church Service. Oct. 12, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-48    Clarity, Pastor Phillip. Winkler MB Church Service. Oct. 19, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-49    Winkler MB Church Service. Oct. 26, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-50    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Nov. 2, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-51    Winkler MB Church Service. Nov. 9, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-52    Material Poverty, Pastor Terry & Cliff Heide. Nov. 26, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-53    Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Nov. 23, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-54    Winkler MB Church Service. Nov. 30, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-55    Second Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Dec. 9, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-56    Winkler MB Church Service. Dec. 14, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format (master).

MCD-24-57    Believe the Unbelievable, Pastor Phillip. Winkler MB Church Service. Dec. 21, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-58    Christmas Service. Winkler MB Church Service. Dec. 25, 2008, 34.53 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-24-59    Winkler MB Church Service. Dec. 28, 2008, ca. 60 mins. – CDA Format.

MCD-25         William and Katherina Reddig.

MCD-25-01    Interview with William Reddig and his wife Katherina Reddig by their son Ken Reddig August 14, 1981.  Digitized June, 2015 from audio cassette NA-15-39. – Note: the leader had come off the hub and had to be repaired before digitizing.

MCD-26         Tena Wiebe  Conversations with Margareta Martens (1924-2001), (Greta Martens), Samara Russia while visiting with cousin Tena Wiebe in Edmonton, Alberta, June 2000.  Accession number 2015-017.

MCD-26-01    Visiting sister in Tajikistan (late 1970s), working in the zavod (factory) in Samara (late 1940s-1950s). Toddlers home alone/ no child care (1955), cancer treatment and surgery (1973). See Margaret’s story in Neu Samara by Brucks and Hooge.

MCD-26-02    Visiting sister Lena and husband in Tajikistan (late 1970s), massive fires in Zavod (refineries) in Orsk and Samara (1940s). Surviving breast cancer radiation, surgery and chemotherapy (1973), Sister Anna, care of dirt floor (1930s and later). Home life with an alcoholic husband (1960s). Church life restarting in “Donskoj, Neu Samara,” Daniel Janzen (1980s).

MCD-26-03    Baptist Church (late 1990). A Christian Duma member visited the Samara Baptist Church the Sunday Tena attended (1999). Child care difficulties while forced to work full time (1950s).

MCD-26-04    Butchering pig and preserving the meat without smoking (1960s). Russian men have short lives.  Their Baptist church choir (2000).  Comments about their political leaders, Gorbachev, Yeltsin and Putin (2000).

MCD-27         Irmgard Baerg (pianist) Collection

MCD-27-01    Victor Davies. The Mennonite Piano Concerto (Piano Concerto No. 1) with Irmgard Baerg, piano (35:47); Good Times (Suite for Orchestra) with Boris Brott conducting members of the London Symphony Orchestra (23:30). © 1989 Water Lily Records. Acc. No. 2016-41. – CD.

MCD-27-02    Clara Wieck Schumann (1819–1896) . . . A Compelling Portrait. Soprano: Henrietta Schellenberg; piano: Irmgard Baerg; violin: Stephen Sitarski; and cello: Bryan Epperson. Recorded at Jubilee Place, Concord College, Winnipeg, September 1997. Liner notes in English, French, and German. 22 tracks. © 1997. Acc. No. 2016-41. – CD.

MCD-27-03    Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto Op. 1 in F# minor, with CBC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Irmgard Baerg, piano. Recorded June 6, 1975. Johannes Brahms, Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano Op. 40, with Arthur Polson (violin), Linda Patterson (horn), and Irmgard Baerg (piano). Recorded September 17, 1976. Acc. No. 2016-41. – CD.

MCD-27-04    Irmgard Baerg . . . A Classic Affair. Six piano pieces played by Irmgard Baerg: Papillons Op. 2 (Schumann), Nocturne E 93 (Eckardt-Gramatté), Boîte à surprise E 16 (Eckardt-Gramatté), Introduction and Variations on a Theme from my Childhood (Eckardt-Gramatté), Variations sérieuses (Mendelssohn), and Ballade in F minor (Chopin). © Irmgard Baerg, 2013.

MCD-28         Bethany Bible Institute (Hepburn, Saskatchewan)

MCD-28-01    Celebrating 70 Years of God’s Goodness 1937-1997. Alumni Quartet Concert, Live. Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-28-02    Muddy Boots. Presented by the BBI Music Committee. 1999. Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-28-03    Sing Gloria, BBI Concert Choir, directed by Phil Siebert. 1999. Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-28-04    Passion for Worship – Take it to Heart. Live. 2000.  Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-28-05    Celebrating God’s Faithfulness – 75 years. 2002.  Compilation of choirs from 1964, 1967, 1969, 1975, 1977, 1981 (2), 1969. Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-28-06    Memesis.  Accession no. 2009-038.

MCD-29         Mennonite Brethren Bible College (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

MCD-29-01    A Cappella Chorus. Mennonite Brethren Bible College, Winnipeg. Eleven German hymns transferred to CD from a 33 rpm disc recording made in 1962 (see NPH-03-14). Conductor is Victor Martens. Acc. No. 2016-41. – CD.

MCD-30         Peter Koslowsky (tenor) Collection

MCD-30-01    Peter Koslowsky sings 13 hymns: Jesu, Gnadensonne; Solang mein Jesus lebt; Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe; Wort des Lebens; So lange Jesus bliebt der Herr; Es harrt die Braut so lange schon; O Liebe, wie gross; Tueres Wort aus Gottes Munde; Mehr lieben moecht’ ich dich; Stern auf dem ich schaue; Wirf Sorgen und Schmerz; Wenn Friede mit Gott; Meine Seele Ruehmt und Priest; and 1 English song: Seek ye the Lord. This a CD likely made from LP recordings of 1950s vintage. Acc. No. 2016-41. – CD.

MCD-31         Neil Klassen collection of 12 wire recordings

MCD-31-01    Elizabeth Bock funeral, possibly 1932–1952. MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-02    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-03    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-04    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-05    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-06    Dedication service of Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church, 1947. – A.H. Unruh speaking. MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-07    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-08    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-09    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-10    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-11    MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-31-12    Winkler Haliluja chorus. MBCWire. Acc. No. 2013-11. – CD.

MCD-32         Peace and War (by Lawrence Klippenstein)

MCD-32-01    Peace and War: Mennonite Conscientious Objectors in Tsarist Russia and the Soviet Union Before World War II, and Other COs in Eastern Europe (January 2017) is a collection of seventeen essays written by Dr. Lawrence Klippenstein. See review in Mennonite Historian 43/2 (June 2017): 11. – CD.

MCD-33         It’s News To Me

MCD-33-01    A 17-minute audio recording of the text designed to accompany the slide presentation called “It’s News To Me,” created in 1986 by Gareth Neufeld and Allan Siebert for the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada. It was intended to promote and educate Canadian Mennonite churches about the work of the archival centres: Mennonite Heritage Centre (Winnipeg), Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies (Winnipeg), and Mennonite Archives of Ontario (Waterloo). To see the 132 slides that go with the audio text, see Mennonite Archival Image Database collection NS25-01. – CD.

MCD-34         Living Hope Church (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) worship services

MCD-34-01 to 34-128            This collection of 128 CDs documents the worship services held at the Saskatoon church from November 11, 2001, to April 18, 2010. The CDs were donated to CMBS in July 2018 and remain in the CD case that they came in. – CD.

MCD-35         Hot Coals (1977)

MCD-35-01    A digitization of the sound track to a 43-minute film about a young man “Jake” who learns that in forgiveness there is power. The film was made by the College and Careers group at the North Battleford M.B. Church. See archival collection Vol 619, Fld 30. – CD.

MCD-36         KMB Celebration Choir, Kitchener, Ontario

MCD-36-01    10th anniversary concert, March 24, 1985; Choir Director: Jake Willms; Accompanists: Louise Harbeck, Lillian Penner, David Dyck, and Laura Funk; Percussion: Phil Hiebert and Arnie Wohlgemut; Bass guitar: Harry Fehderau. 20 songs. –  CD.

MCD-36-02    15th anniversary concert, May 13, 1990. Choir Director: Jake Willms; Accompanists: Louise Harbeck, Lillian Penner, David Dyck, and Laura Funk; Percussion: Phil Hiebert and Arnie Wohlgemut; Bass guitar: Harry Fehderau. 24 songs. –  CD.

MCD-37         MB Ministry Centre Dedication, Winnipeg, Manitoba

MCD-37-01    On Friday, January 23, 2004, the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC) staff and executive board gathered for prayers of dedication on the Taylor Ave. land where the ministry centre was going to built. The project was completed in 2005. The 38 photos were taken by Patty Boge. Each image has both colour and black & white versions. – CD.

MCD-38         Molotschna Bicentennial Photo Project 2004

MCD-38-01    These photos were scanned by Linda Huebert Hecht in preparation for a bicential event in Ukraine commemorating the Mennonite presence through to the 1920s. Family photo collections include Boldt, Dyck, Enns, Fehderau, Goerz, Goossen, Huebert-Hecht, Martens, Reimer, Riediger, Unruh, and Wall. Acc. No. 2003-045. Scans of these photos appear in the MAID database at CMBS NP164. – CD.

MCD-39         Harold Jantz and Jacob Heinrichs CD collection

MCD-39-01    Singing Along Life’s Road. Mennonite Historical Society of BC presents an afternoon of story and song on May 18, 2003, at Central Heights MB Church in Abbotsford, B.C. Conductors are Holda Fast Redekopp and Henry Wiebe. 37 tracks. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-39-02    Highlights of Invitation to Celebration. Mennonite Historical Society of BC presents musical selection from the concert on May 27, 2001. Conductors are Holda Fast Redekopp, Bill Reimer, H.F. Redekopp, Rudy Reimer, Henry Wiebe, Len Neufeldt, Randy Klassen, Neil Toews, John Neufeld, Nancy Dyck, and Helmuth Janzen. 28 tracks. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-39-03    Island of Chortitza. Mennonite Cemetery Scenes. Harold Jantz photos. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-39-04    Das Wort Des Lebens. Virgil MB German Radio Choir. Conductor John Block. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-39-05    The Makhno Terror. Quotes and telephone conversations put together by Jacob Heinrichs. Read by David Notman. 4 tracks. 52 minutes. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-39-06    Wiens Story. Machno Marauders in Orloff, Sagradowka, Russia, November 1919. 2 tracks. 21 minutes. Acc. No. 2023-01. – CD.

MCD-40         Soundtrack for “When They Shall Ask”

MCD-40-01       The Mennonite Piano Concerto and Songs of the Mennonite Faith. London Symphony Orchestra (pianist Irmgard Baerg and conductor Boris Brott) and The Mennonite Singers (conductor William Baerg). 55 min. 1983. – CD.

MCD-41         Abe Neufeld Sermons from 1984 at Portage Avenue MB Church

MCD-41-01    Sermon preached on February 01, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-02    Sermon preached on February 15, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-03    Sermon preached on February 29, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-04    Sermon preached on March 07, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-05    Sermon preached on March 17, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-06    Sermon preached on March 21, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-07    Sermon preached on April 11, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-08    Sermon preached on April 18, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-09    Sermon preached on April 25, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-41-10    Sermon preached on May 02, 1984. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42         F.C. Peters Sermons from 1983 to 1984 at Portage Avenue MB Church

MCD-42-01    Sermon preached on November 17, 1982. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-02    Sermon preached on November 24, 1982. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-03    Sermon preached on December 08, 1982. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-04    Sermon preached on January 21, 1983 (Part A). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-05    Sermon preached on January 21, 1983 (Part B). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-06    Sermon preached on March 02, 1983. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-07    Sermon preached on March 09, 1983. Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-08    Sermon preached on March 23, 1983 (Part A). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-42-09    Sermon preached on March 23, 1983 (Part B). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-43         50^th Anniversary Event “Freedom 50 Jubilee”

MCD-43-01    Mennonite Freedom Jubilee Recording from August 16, 1998 (Part One). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-43-02    Mennonite Freedom Jubilee Recording from August 16, 1998 (Part Two). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

MCD-43-03    Mennonite Freedom Jubilee Recording from August 16, 1998 (Part Three). Acc. No. 2006-01. – CD.

5. Wire Recordings Collection [NW]

NW-01            J.A. TOEWS (Gal. 5:22), “Selbstbeherschaft, Enthalttsamkeit, Kenschhaft”, n.d.;  H.H. JANZEN, “Pauline Epistle passage”, Damaged . – [195-?]. (see cassette tape NA-01-141)

NW-02            C.F. KLASSEN, “Weihnachten, 1952”, tape to his family in North America for Christmas, 1952 (sa NA-18-07)

NW-03            “Gronau Gesprache“, Three individuals relate their last encounters with C.F. KLASSEN.  First is the Doctor who examined him in Gronau.  Second is Schwester ANNE-LEISE, the nurse who looked after him in the hospital.  Third is WILHELM REGEHR, with whom C.F. Klassen was to stay while in Gronau.  DR. MUELLER gives an account of Klassen’s hospital stay.  SCHWESTER WILHELMINA, a hospital nurse, talks about C.F. Klassen.  [1954?].  (sa NA-16-05)

MW-04           Wire 1 of 2 “C.F. KLASSEN Gedächtnisfeier”, a service commemorating C.F. Klassen.  Speakers include: Ulrich Hege, A. Braun, Benjamin Unruh, Peter Froese, Otto Schowalter, Otto Wiebe, Albert Schantz, Samual Gebhardt, Fritz Goldschmidt, Hans Nussbaumer.  n.d.  Wire 2 of 2  Continuation of Commemoration Service of C.F. Klassen.  n.d.  (sa NA-16-03, NA-16-04)

NW-05            Reports from MCC Workers in Germany. Reporting are: MARTHA THIESSEN, HELEN JANZ, SIEGFRIED JANZEN, MARGARET JANZEN, C.F. KLASSEN.  1950 May 16. (sa NA-18-08)

NW-06            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Die Busse ist durch die Erlostung von Herrn” (1 Mose 1:1, 2 Cor. 4:6), n.d.;  DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Matt. 3:5-7, Matt 27:3-5”, n.d. (sa NA-01-142)

NW-07            DAVID EWERT, “Der Glaube des Frucht des Geistes” (Gal. 5:22), n.d.;   DAVID EWERT, finishes English message; DR. A.H. UNRUH begins message.  n.d. (sa NA-01-144)

NW-08            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Bleiben” (Luke 22:28-30, Joh. 6:56, Joh. 15:1-10), n.d.  (sa NA-01-143)

NW-09            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “1 John 4:9-19”, n.d.  Song, “O Komme Bald, Herr, Jesu”; DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Neh. 8:9-10”, Erntedankfest, n.d. (sa NA-01-145)

NW-10            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Christus der Haupt die Gemeinde”,  Phil. 2:1-8, n.d.  “F.C. Thiessen Gedankfest”, 1950 March 12. (sa NA-01-146)

NW-11            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Romans 8:20”, n.d. (sa NA-01-147)

MW-12           DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Luke 18:18-30”, Sermon about salvation only coming from God, n.d. (sa NA-01-211)

NW-13            DR. A.H. UNRUH, “Galatians 6:6-10”, Sermon about love being demonstrated, n.d. (sa NA-01-212)

Note 1: In Summer 2002 John C. Klassen worked with CMBS staff to record wire recordings on to CDs (accession No. 2003-034) and are stored with the other CDs and numbered the same as the original wire recordings.  Some of the recording were damaged beyond repair during the process and were discarded.

Note 2: In 2013, the archives received 12 wire recordings from the 1940s or 1950s from Neil Klassen (Acc. No. 2013-11). These were digitized in 2013 and transferred to CDs in 2017. See MCD-31.

At the Saskatchewan MB convention on March 13, 2015, Randy Klassen made a presentation with slides reviewing the 88-year history of the school. The text and the slides are available for viewing/downloading at the URLs below:

Bethany College Retrospective 1927-2015--SLIDES
Bethany College Retrospective 1927-2015--TEXT

Architectural Drawings collection
Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies
1310 Taylor Ave., Winnipeg, MB   R3M 3Z6

Updated December 2016

1. MBCl and MBBC Site Plan (MBCI ’86).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen, 1986.
Consists of 2 sheets.

2. MBCI Gym Backstop.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Kodiak Industries Ltd., 1988.
Consists of 1 sheet.

3. MBBC Library and Dormitory Building Specifications.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rathray Peters Searle Architects, 1964.
Consists of 95 sheets.

4. MBBC Gymnasium: Project 88.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Palcor Construction Ltd., 1988.
Consists of 23 sheets.

5. MBBC Riverton Hall.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan, Rattray and Peters, 1964.
Consists of 21 sheets.

6. MBBC Gymnasium: Project 88.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen Consulting Ltd., 1988.
Consists of 2 sheets.

7. MBBC Library, Conference Offices etc. Project 84 (Preliminary).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen Consulting Ltd., 1983.
Consists of 3 sheets.

8. MBBC Gymnasium: Project 88 (Contract).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Robert C. Marsch, 1988.
Consists of 21 sheets.

9. MBBC Dormatory, Library etc.: Project 1964.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan, Rattray, Peters, Searle.
Consists of 8 sheets.

10. MBBC Archives, Library, Theatre etc. (Proposed Additions).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, Mvaic; 1978.
Consists of 4 sheets.

11. MBBC Library, Dormitory, Dining Area: Project 84 (Preliminary).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen Design Consulting Ltd., 1982.
Consists of 2 sheets.

12. MBBC Interior Renovations; Several Buildings.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by G.N., 1983.
Consists of 3 sheets.

13. MBBC Residence to Replace Ebenezer (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by John Welbergen.
Consists of 16 sheets.

14. MBBC Gymnasium Riverton Ave.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Robert C. Marsch, 1988.
Consists of 10 sheets.

15. MBBC Landscaping Design: Project 84.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by RECM’S Landscape Design Service.
Consists of 1 sheet.

16. MBBC Private Lane Between MBCI + C.A. Defehr Residence.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Poetker Engineering Consultants, 1987.
Consists of 6 sheets.
Four sheets are on 8.5 X 11 size paper and 2 sheets at 76 X 60 cm.

17. MBBC Illuminated Sign (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duchan Neon Ltd., 1985.
Consists of 1 sheet.

18. MBBC Conference Offices etc.: Prodject 84 (Preliminary 3rd).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen.
Consists of 4 sheets.

19. MBBC tender for Proposed Gym.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen, 1988.
Consists of 3 sheets.
3 sheets are 90 X 60 cm and 1 sheet is 42 X 27 cm.

20. MBBC C.A. DeFehr Residence.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Olympic Building Systems Ltd., 1985.
Consists of 8 sheets.

21. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch Associates, 1955.
Consists of 10 sheets.
Note: Duplicate sheets added from Acc. No. 1991-37.

22. MBBC Dining Hall Kitchen Facilities.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Russell Food Equip./Quest Metal Products, 1984.
Consists of 4 sheets.

23. MBBC Dining Hall; Food Preparation Area.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Russell Food Equip./Quest Metal Products, 1984.
Consists of 5 sheets.

24. MBBC Gymnasium, Main Floor Plan (Preliminary ketch).
Riverton Avenue.
1988.
Consists of 3 sheets.

25. MBBC Library and Offices.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1954.
Consists of 8 sheets.

26. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch and Associates, 1955.
Consists of 9 sheets.
See also Canadian Conf. Board of Higher Education, Box 1-6.

27. MBBC Mighton Apartments, Ventilation.
Mighton/Henderson.
Plans prepared by AJP Engineering Services, 1987.
Consists of 1 sheet.

28. MBBC Proposed Chapel and Theatre.
Mighton/Henderson.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, 1978–1979.
Consists of 6 sheets.

29. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 14 sheets.

30. MBBC Interior Renovations; Several Buildings.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by G.N., 1983.
Consists of 2 sheets.

31. MBBC Kitchen: Project84.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Russell Food Equip./Quest Metal Products, 1984.
Consists of 5 sheets.

32. MBBC Proposed Renovations.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Boge and Boge, 1981.
Consists of 2 sheets.

33. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Peters Rattray Searle, 1964.
Consists of 8 sheets.

34. MBBC Kitchen; Food preparation equipment.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Russell Food Equip./Quest Metal Products, 1984.
Consists of 4 sheets.

35. MBBC Dormitory.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 8 sheets.

36. MBBC Addition to Library Building.
Mighton/Henderson.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner.
Consists of 6 sheets.

37. MBBC Library Building; Ventilation System.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner.
Consists of 3 sheets.

38. MBBC C.A. Defehr Buiding; Renovations.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Olympic, 1985. Consists of 2 sheets.

39. MBBC Staircase Renovation.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Olympic.
Consists of 1 sheet. Staircase north of chapel.

40. MBBC Proposed Student Living Quarters.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared. by John Welbergen.
Consists of 5 sheets.

41. MBBC Site Plan.
Riverton Avenue.
Consists 1 sheet.

42. Residence for J.H. Quiring (Proposed).
Plans prepared by Boge and Schulz, 1962.
Consists of 1 sheet.
Blueprints for J.H. Quiring’s residence (Former MBBC President) are located at No. 42 and No. 73.

43. MBBC Proposed Dormitory.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Moody Moore, 1970.
Consists of 2 sheets.

44. MBBC Dormitory Building.
River on Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 5 sheets.

45. MBBC Library and Dormitory Building, (Specifications).
Riverton Avenue
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 95 pages.

46. MBBC Dormitory Building
Riverton Avenue
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 16 sheets.

47. MBBC Proposed Addition; Library Archives etc.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, 1978.
Consists of 60 sheets.

48. MBBC Proposed Dormitory.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by J. Welbergen,
Consists of 1 sheet.

49. MBBC Dormitory Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Janzen Builders, 1964.
Consists of 8 sheets.

50. MBBC Additions (Library, etc.).
Mighteon / Henderson.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner – Cowin Steel Co., 1978.
Consists of 3 sheets.

51. MBBC Dormitory Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters, 1964.
Consists of 8 sheets.

52. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, Mraic, 1978.
Consists of 23 sheets.

53. MBBC Additions to Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Central Canadian Structures, 1984.
Consists of 12 sheets.

54. MBBC Campus.
Riverton Avenue.
Consists of 1 sheet.

55. MBBC Dormitory Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searl, 1964.
Consists of 8 sheets.

56. MBBC Library and Dormitory Building(Specifications).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searl, 1964.
Consists of 85 sheets.

57. MBBC Additions and Alterations.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, Mraic.,_ 1978.
Consists of 85 sheets.

58. MBBC Library and Dormatory (Specifications).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Dominion Bridge/Janzen Construction Co., 1964.
Consists of 1 file folder.
Envelope contains various sketches, specifications, estimates, and lists of materials·.

59. Anna Gibson School; also Second Floor to MBBC Building (Proposed).
Talbot & Kelvin·
1920, 1945.
Consists of 2 sheets.
The proposed plans were not carried out.

60. MBBC Library Building and Dormitory; (Proposed Plan).
Rive·rton· Avenue.
Plans. prepared by Finch, 1962. Consists of-·4 sheets.

61. MBBC Library and Auditorium (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Finch.
Consists of 1 sheet.

62. MBBC Proposed Addition.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Finch, 1962.
Consists of 3 sheets.

63. MBBC. Renovations; (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared- by Redekopp Lumber.
Consists of 1 sheet.

64. MBBC Dormitory (Preliminary Plan).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Moody Moore Duncan Peters, 1970. Consists of 1 sheet.

65. MBBC Roof Deck Layout.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle, 1964.
Consists of 10 sheets.

66. MBBC Additions (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, Mraic, 1977.
Consists of 4 sheets.

67. Winnipeg S.D. School; also Second Floor to MBBC Building (Proposed).
Talbot & Kelvin.
Plans prepared· by J.B. Mitchell, 1919, 1949.
Consists of 3 sheets.

68. MBBC Hot Water Storage Tank; also Dormitory (Proposed).
Plans prepared by John Wood Co. Wpg., 1961.
Consists of 6 sheets.

69. MBBC Addition Phase 2 (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner.
Consists of 3 sheets.

70. MBBC Additions (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch, 1962.
Consists of 2 sheets.

71. MBBC Building (Drawing of Proposed Building).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch.
Consists of 2 sheets.

72. MBBC Additions (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch, 1962.
Consists of 1 sheet.

73. Residence for J.H. Quiring (Proposed).
Plans prepared by Boge and Schulz, 1962.
Consists of 1 sheet.
Blueprints for J.H. Quiring’s residence (Former MBBC President) are located at No. 42 and No. 73.

74. MBBC Basement Level Ebenezer Hall (Revised Plan).
Riverton Avenue.
Consists of 1 sheet.

75. MBBC Upper Floor Additions (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner, 1977.
Consists of 6 sheets.

76. MBBC Additions (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JRD. Turner.
Consists of 5 sheets.

77. MBBC Dormatory (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by John Walbergen.
Consists of 5 sheets.

78. MBBC Renovation.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Redekopp Lumber.
Consists of 6 sheets.

79. MBBC Library Building.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Duncan Rattray Peters Searle,
Consists of 4 sheets.

80. MBBC Roof Framing.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Sutherland Steel, 1964.
Consists of 2 sheets.

81. MBBC Student Quarters (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch, 1962.
Consists of 4 sheets.

82. Winnipeg S.D. School; also Second floor to MBBC Building.
Talbot and Kelvin.
Plans prepared by J.B. Mitchell, 1919, 1945.
Consists of 9 sheets.

83. MBBC Heating Systems.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by JDR Turner.
Consists of 1 sheet.

84. MBBC Conference Offices Etc. Project 84.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen, 1984.
Consists of 7 sheets.

85. MBBC Renovations (Preliminary Sketch).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Paul R. Janzen, 1984. Consists of 5 sheets.

86. MBBC Floor Plan.
Riverton Avenue.
Consists of 3 sheets.

87. MBBC Site Plan also Student Quarters (Proposed).
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by John Walburgen.
Consists of 2 sheets.

88. MBBC Heating System Plan.
Riverton Avenue.
Consists of 5 sheets.

89. MBBC – MBCI Ground Plan.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch.
Consists of 1 sheet.

90. MBBC Additions.
Riverton Avenue.
Plans prepared by Boge/JDR. Turner, 1978.
Consists of 50 sheets.

91. MBBC Specification for New Building.
Plans prepared by Lloyd Finch.
Consists of 52 sheets.

92. Concord College.
Chapel/Lobby/Bookstore renovations, 1995.
Consists of 17 sheets.

93. Ebenezer Hall Renovations.
Plans prepared by Paul Janzen [1985?].
Note: conceptual drawings, not building plans. See No. 38.

94. Central Mennonite Brethren Church, Winnipeg.
Plans showing basement, main, and balcony levels.

95. MBBC: New Library Addition.
Kelvin St.
Prepared by Duncan, Rattray, Peters Architects [1964?].
Consists of 4 sheets.

96. Christian Press, Ltd. Proposed building plans.
Kelvin St. and Gordon Ave., Winnipeg.
Plans prepared by James C. Neufeld, 1950.
Consists of 7 sheets.

97. Elmwood M.B. Church building plan.
Kelvin St., Winnipeg.
Plans prepared by Trane, Co., July 30, [195-?].
Consists of 1 sheet.

98. Mennonite College Federation Master Site Plan.
April 30, 1999.
See also poster drawer, large map cabinet No. 5.

99. Central M.B. Church, Winnipeg, blueprints 1981-1989.
Consists of 9 sheets. Acc. No. 2002-38.

100. MBCI. Parking lot addition, landscape plan. 1989.

101. MBCI. Plaza development. 1989.

102. empty

103. MBBC Gymnasium blueprints.
1988. Acc. No. 2005-01.
Consists of 24 sheets.

104. Canadian Conference of MB Churches.
1310 Taylor Ave. office blueprints.
2004.
Consists of 13 sheets.

105. MBBC. Riverton Property. Lot divisions. Land title drawings.
1897, 1905, 1994.
Plan of Subdivision of part of Lot 67 in the Parish of St. Boniface.
Consists of 3 sheets.

106. Brooklands M.B. Church architectural plans.
Prepared by Boge and Schultz Construction.
1964.
Consists of 3 sheets.

107. Brooklands Community M.B. Church addition.
Architectural drawings.
August 17, 1982.
Consists of 1 sheet.

108. Brooklands Community M.B. Church addition and renovations.
Basement and main floor plans.
[1982?].
Consists of 1 sheet.

109. Brooklands Community M.B. Church addition and renovations.
Site plan. Topographical survey. Basement and main floor. Elevations and sections. Details. Foundation and Roof. Structural details. General notes.
Rudy Friesen, architect.
1982.
Consists of 9 sheets.

110. Beechy M.B. Church.
Proposal for new church building. Main floor plan. Cross sections. Door, hardware, and room finish schedules. Roof framing plan. Foundation.
1981–1982.
Consists of 9 sheets.

Updated June 13, 2018

Accession Number	Fonds Number	Fonds Name	Item Number	Identification Number	Item Name	Dimensions	Description
2014-20	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	1	AF001-01	Spear	178 cm long	This item is a spear acquired by Anne Klassen.  It has a long wooden handle with a wedge-shaped end.  The long metal shaft has a sharp point at the tip. Metal and natural rope fibers wrapped around the spear holding the wood and metal together (see Profiles of Mennonite Faith, No. 57). The metal tip was likely made from the cast-off steel that was left behind by oil and gas explorations in the area. There is some evidence that one factor contributing to the hostility directed toward early missionaries was that they were associated with the oil and gas explorations that altered the traditional way of life of the indigenous peoples (see MH 35/3 [Sept. 2009]: 1–2 and Profiles of Mennonite Faith, No. 19).
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	2	AF001-02	chest	58 cm (long) by 42 cm (wide) by 45 cm (high)	This item is a [1940-] vintage “hope chest”(?) belonging to missionary Ann Klassen (1930–1988). The chest was made by Ann’s father (Johann P. Klassen). The contents were likely things she brought from Paraguay. See items listed in this collection.
2014-20	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	3	AF001-03	painting	29 cm by    39 cm	This item is a painting done by William (Bill) P. Klassen of an aboriginal male. Bill was Ann’s uncle. The painting came to the archives along with her “Morro” spear. Inscribed on the back is “Ann Klassen 1965.”
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	4	AF001-04	warrior-hunter headdress	30 cm by 23 cm round; worn as a band across the forehead	This item is a headdress made of jaguar hide, parrot feathers, and falcon feathers. In correspondence with Paraguayan archivist Gundolf Niebuhr, CMBS archivist Conrad Stoesz learned that the Ayoreo held their warrior-hunters in high esteem. Only by killing a jaguar would an Ayoreo hunter earn the right to wear a headdress like this. In many native cultures, the wearing of animal skins or feathers was a way of transferring some of the attributes of the animal to the warrior-hunter (see MH 41/1 [March 2015]: 7).
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	5	AF001-05	carving tool	24 cm long by 3 cm wide	This item is a carving tool, likely made from the same cast off steel—left behind by oil and gas explorations in the area—that was used to fashion the sharp spear that came into Ann’s possession (see MH 41/1 [March 2015]: 7).
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	6	AF001-06	feather necklace	35 cm long	This item is a decorative necklace made of parrot feathers and natural rope fibers (see MH 41/1 [March 2015]: 7).
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	7	AF001-07	necklaces of beads, feathers, and thorns		These items (untagged) are various necklaces, some made of beads, others of feathers, and even thorns, each strung on a string made of natural rope fiber.
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	8	AF001-08	wooden whistle	8cm by 5cm oval	This item is a wooden whistle carved in the shape of a medallion and strung on natural fiber rope (necklace).
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	9	AF001-09	cloth badge	8cm by 5cm diamond shaped	This item is a cloth badge with three large letters (GHW) sewn on a white cloth fabric. Presumably, this is the crest of the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg and appears to be a badge that may have been stitched onto Ann’s dress or nursing uniform.
2015-01	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	10	AF001-10	shoulder bag	25 cm by 17 cm	This item is a shoulder bag made of woven natural rope fibers dyed red and black with a shoulder strap made of the same material.
2017-03	AF001	Anne Klassen Wiens	11	AF001-11	vest	75 cm by 52 cm when laid flat	This item is an adult-sized felt vest, green in colour, with aboriginal embroidery. It was acquired by Anne Klassen.
2018-07	AF002	Henry Neufeld	1	AF002-01	talking stick	32 cm by 2 cm	This item is a hand-carved “talking stick” made of diamond willow and used by Indigenous peoples in Canada to facilitate respectful, impartial, and fair conversation. The holder of the stick has the right to speak, as it is passed in a circle from one participant to another. It was made by Henry Neufeld.