File List

Volumes 1066-1068, 1070-1074, 1076, 1077

Series I: John A. Toews sermon, address, and essay series.

1. German sermons. – 1939–1947.
2. German sermons from the Old and New Testament. – 1948–1957.
3. German sermons. – 1948–1958.
4. Sermons on the New Testament. – 1949–1958.
5. German sermons. – Undated.
6. German sermons on the Old Testament. – Undated.
7. English and German sermons. – 1959–1970.
8. German sermons. – [19-]-1978.
9. German sermons on the New Testament. – Undated.
10. English and German sermons on Matthew and John. – 1959–1971.
11. Sermons, typed and mostly in English. Many for special occasions. – 1961–1978.
12. German sermons on Acts and Corinthians. – Undated.
13. German sermons. – Undated.
14. German sermon notes, some in Gothic. – Undated.
15. “From Dispensationalism to a Biblical Eschatology”. – Undated.
    “The Gifts of the Spirit.” – 1978.
    “A Christian Response to Communism.” – Undated.
    “The Recovery of the Believers’ Church Concept.” – 1974.
    “The Congregation of Radical Bible Readers.” – 1974.
    “Church and State.” – Undated.
    “The Deaconate: A Contemporary Ministry.” – 1977.
    “Baptism Signifies Identification.” – 1977.
    “Anabaptist Biblicism I.” – Undated.
    “Anabaptist Biblicism II: Old Testament and New Testament.” – Undated.
16. Small black binder of English and German sermons. Weddings, ordinations, funerals, and other sermons. Contains some reports of Toews’ ministry. – 1956–1976.
17. Small black binder of German and English sermons and reports. – 1960–1976.
18. Black notebook entitled “Special Lecture Series.” Some notes in this booklet are taken from other speakers. – 1972.
19. Black notebook of texts used by radio broadcast speakers in Germany, most not by Toews. Also list of conversions in Germany. – 1952–1973.
20. Red notebook of texts Toews used in South America. List of conversions in South America. – 1951, 1966, 1973.
21. Black notebook of texts and places where Toews preached in Canada and the United States. Organized geographically. – 1933–1978.21a. Red notebook of texts and places where Toews preached in the United States. – 1950–1978.21b. Black notebook of texts and placed where Toews preached in Canada and the United States. – 1968–1978.
22. German expositions on “Der Roemerbrief.” Author not given. – Undated.
23. German exposition on Colossians. – Undated.
24. German exposition on New Testament Prophecy. Probably by one of Toews’ teachers at the Coaldale Bible School. – 1932.
25. “Theological Presuppositions.” – Undated.“Theological Basis for Christian Pacifism.” – 1950.Sermon presented at Conference of Historic Peace Churches. – 1953.
26. “Bibliothek des Predigers.”Stunden Plan Fuer Predigerkursus. – 1948, 1951, 1952, undated.
27. Notes for “Predigerkursus.” – 1956, 1958, 1961.Prediger und Diakonenversammlung notes. – 1957.
28. “Kanadische Kirchengeschichte.” – 1957.“The Nature of Eternal Punishment.” – Undated.
29. “The Call to a Redemptive Ministry.” – 1973.
    Christian Moral Code Survey, Gem Alberta. – 1951.
    Marriage ceremony.
    “Our Ministry of Reconciliation to a Broken World.” – 1972.
30. “Mennonite Brethren: Past, Present, Future.” – Undated.
31. Anabaptist seminar materials. – 1967.
    “The Implementation of Anabaptist Principles in our School Curriculum. The Integration of the Anabaptist Vision into our College Program.”
    “Some Current Theological Issues with which we should be acquainted.”
    “The Ministry of Evangelism.”
32. Eschatology lecture for Lehrersitzung. – 1967, 1968.
    “Die Lehre vom Heiligen Geist.”Outline for lectures on eschatology in Clearbrook. – 1969.
33. Lectures on Anabaptist theology for Anabaptist study tour. – 1978.
34. Essay: “The Enthronement and the Royal Psalms.” A term paper, United College. – 1950.
35. Essay: “Cardinal Truths of Isaiah Chapters 40–55.” – Undated.
    “Church and Synagogue in the Early Centuries.” By Hans Bietenhard, Switzerland; translated by J.A. Toews. – 1947.
36. “Wie erhalten unsern Gemeinden ihre Jugend?” – Undated.
    “Bericht ueber die Deputationsreise nach St. Petersburg, 1873.” – Undated.
    “Eschatalogical Views of the Early Mennonites (Anabaptists).” – Undated.
37. “The Growing Church and Biblical Priorities.” – Undated.
    “Church Growth and Biblical Standards.” No author given. – Undated.
38. “Der Gebrauch des A.T. in der N.T. Gemeinde.” – Undated.
    “Der Begriff der Juengerschaft.” – Undated.
    “Das Schriftverstaendnis der Taeufer.” – Undated.
    “Das Gemeindebegriff der Taeufer.” – Undated.
    “Das Taeuferische Verstaendnis Von Kirche und Staat.” – Undated.
    “Die Kirche von der Reformation.” – Undated.
    “Das Schrift verstaendnis der Taeufer.” – Undated.
    “Die Bedeutung von 1860.” – Undated.
    “Der Lehrdienst in der MBG.” – Undated.
    “Sebastian Franck und das Taeufertum.” – Undated.
    “Anfang das Taeufertums in Sued Russland.” – Undated.
39. “The Christian’s Relation to the State.” – Undated.
    Other papers relating to church and state, no author given.
40. Essay: “A Brief Survey of the Major Periods of Revivalism in America.” For United College Faculty of Theology. – 1950.
41. “Die Gemeinde muss evangelisieren – oder sterben.” – Undated.
42. Lectures on Evangelism. – 1952, 1954, 1955.
    “Prerequisites for Effective Christian Leadership.”“Child Conversion.”
43. “The Way of Peace” by Toews and Hostetter.
44. “Missions: Are we Failing in our Primary Task?” – 1952.
45. “Parliamentary Debates on Conscientious Objectors and Alternative Service During World War II.”
46. “The Theology of Conversion.” – 1978.
    Correspondence relating to the above paper.
47. “Mennonites in Canada 1920–1950,” pp. 60–105. No author given.
    Selected bibliography for Mennonite Studies.
48. “Christliche Erziehung aus einer anabaptischen Perspective.” – Published in Mennonitische Rundschau 12 December 1973.
49. “The Anabaptist Concept of the Church.” B.D. thesis, United College. – 1950.
50. “A Christian Response to Communism.” – Undated.
    “My Hope for the Mennonite Brethren Church.” – 1969.
    “Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith.” – 1975.
    “Introductory Message” in Direction. – [197-].
    “Challenging Frontiers in South East Asia.” – 1976.
    Various copies of Toews’ articles in Mennonite periodicals.
    “Reflections of Mennonite Brethren Historiography.” – Undated.
    “In Search of Roots.” No author given. – Undated.
51. “People of the Way.” – 1969.
    “Theological Basis for Christian Pacifism.” – 1950.
    “From Dispensationalism to a Biblical Eschatology.” No author given.
    “My own Pilgrimage in Theology.” – Undated.
    “Christ’s Mission – Our Mission.” – 1978.
    “The Mind and the Heart of Non-Resistance.” No author given. – Undated.
    “Anabaptist Historiography.” No author given. – Undated.
    “The Anabaptist View of the Church.” No author given. – Undated.
    “Mennonite Brethren of Canada and in the United States.” No author given. – Undated.
    “In Search of Freedom.” – Undated.
    “Mennonite Brethren in Inter-Mennonite Endeavors.” – Undated.
    “Unbiblical or A-Biblical?” – Undated.
    “Resolution on Mennonite Brethren Identity.” – Undated.
    “Preface.” – 1955.
    “Oxford Seminar on Revivals.” – Undated.
    “Cultural Change and Christian Ethics.” – Undated.
52. Two notebooks of Bible school notes, “Homiletics” and “Doctrines of the Bible.” – [193-].
    One notebook in Gothic Script. – 1937.
53. “Dispensational Theology,” by J.A. Toews. – Undated.
54. Calgary Prophetic Bible Institute records. – 1935.
55. “From Christian Idealism to Christian Realism.” – 1961.
    “Significant Aspects of American Religious Pacifism in the Decade Prior to World War II.” – 1960.
    “Western Frontier Revivalism.” – 1971.
    “Franck as Critic of Anabaptism.” – [196-].
56. “Sebastion Franck: Friend and Critic of Early Anabaptism.” Correspondence with regard to Ph.D. Thesis.
    “Sebastionus Franck as inferioris Germaniae fratres.” Appendix I. – [196-].
57. Course notes from University of Manitoba. – 1953.
58. Course notes for Political Science. – 1955.
59. “Principles of Evangelism.” – 1939.
60. “The Hutterian Brethren.” – Undated.
61. “Economic Planning in the Soviet System.”
    “Federalism and its Effect on Social Security, USA”
    “Social Services in Canada.” No author given, possibly for a university course. – Undated.
62. “Laurier’s Ideas of Canadian Nationality.” – 1955.
63. “Modern European Nationalism.” – 1954.
64. Notes on British History Course. – 1953–1954.

Series II: John A. Toews teaching records series.

65. Records of teaching at Coaldale Bible School. Prospective. – 1943–1944.
    Copy of “Die Entstehung und Entwickelung der Bibelschule in Coaldale” for 25th anniversary. – 1951.
    Student records. – 1940–1944.
    Two personal notebooks. – 1943–1947.
66. Correspondence regarding Mennonite Brethren Bible College graduation. – 1973.
    Program for Institute for Ministers and Laymen. – 1975.
67. Correspondence with churches regarding MBBC. – 1976.
    The MBBC College Bulletin. – 1975, 1977.
68. Course syllabi at MBBC. – 1977–1979.
69. Book of Acts final examinations at MBBC. – 1949, 1957, 1958, 1961.
    Study questions, teaching notes.
70. Mennonite Studies teaching notes at MBBC. – 1979.
71. Mennonite Studies syllabus at MBBC. – 1978–1979.
    Teaching notes.
72. Mennonite Studies course outline, teaching notes and final examination at MBBC. – 1966.
73. Church History I teaching notes and exams at MBBC. – Undated.
74. Mennonite History exam at MBBC. – 1967.Mennonite HIstory teaching notes.
75. Church History exam at MBBC. – 1956.
    Teaching notes.
    Church History II bibliography and exam at MBBC. - 1952.
76. Mennonite History exam at MBBC. – 1965.
    Correspondence with Mission Chapel at Coaldale. – Undated.
77. Studies in North American Christianity tests and teaching notes at MBBC. – 1962, 1971, 1973, undated.
78. History of Western Civilization exams at MBBC. – 1978.
79. Epistle of First John teaching notes and exam at MBBC. – 1978.
80. History of Western Civilization syllabi, course outlines, course objectives, and bibliographies for MBBC and Trinity Western College. – 1968–1978.
81. General Epistles class list, teaching notes, and syllabus at MBBC. – 1979.
82. History of Early Modern Europe exam, syllabus, teaching notes at MBBC. – 1977–1978.
83. Modern European History teaching notes and exams at MBBC. – 1947, 1950–1951, 1953.
84. Reference materials for Mennonite History test, syllabus, teaching notes at MBBC. – 1964, 1965, 1968.
85. Materials on MBBC extension program. – 1977.
    Files 86–94 are probably MBBC student’s research and papers:
86. Three articles on Mennonites in Manitoba. – Undated.
87. Three graphs on Mennonites in California. – 1970.
88. Paper on Mennonites in Alberta. – Undated.
89. Paper on Mennonite Brethren history in Quebec by Ernest Dyck. – 1971.
90. Mennonites of Manitoba. – 1954.
91. Mennonites in Saskatchewan. – Undated.
92. Paper and map on Mennonites of Ontario. – Undated.
93. Mennonites of British Columbia. – Undated.
94. Paper on Mennonite Churches of Winnipeg. – 1959.
95. Minutes of meetings and practicum outline for MBBC Contemporary Ministries. – 1976–1978.
96. Introduction to the Old Testament notes at MBBC. – Undated.
97. Bible Doctrine teaching notes and exams at MBBC. – 1947–1949.
98. Systematic Theology exams, teaching notes some at MBBC. – 1940 (probably not at MBBC), 1957, 1965.
99. History of Western Civilization exam at MBBC. – 1977, 1979.
100. History 2001–1 tests at MBBC. – 1977.
101. History of Early Modern Europe syllabus at MBBC. – 1977–1978.
102. Homiletics exam, teaching notes at MBBC. – 1956.
103. Homiletics teaching notes at MBBC. – 1966–1967.
104. General Biblical Introduction teaching notes, study questions, exam at MBBC. – 1950.
105. General Biblical Introduction teaching notes at MBBC. – Undated.
106. Systematic Theology III bibliography, teaching notes at MBBC. – 1962–1964.
107. MBBC final examinations. – 1978.
108. MBBC student comments on Mennonite Studies course. – 1978.
109. Maps for course: Life of Christ. – Undated.
110. New Testament Introduction exams, teachng notes at MBBC. – 1948, 1949, 1951, 1961.
111. Sermon outlines – “Handreichung fuer die Diener am Wort in der Gemeinden...im Namen der Lehrer des MBB College.” By H.H. Janzen, A.H. Unruh, and other teachers. – Undated.
112. Introduction to the Bible teaching notes. – 1969.
113. Systematic Theology teaching notes and exam at MBBC. – 1953, 1955, 1957.
114. History of Western Civilization syllabus and teaching notes at MBBC. – 1978–1979.
115. Outline for Christian Ethics at MBBC. – 1977–1978.
116. Church at Work syllabus at MBBC. – 1976.
117. General Epistles exam at MBBC. – 1978.
118. Mennonite Studies syllabus at MBBC. – 1977–1978, 1979.
     History of the MB Church syllabus, exam, and bibliography. – 1972.
119. Anabaptist Theology bibliography, notes, papers at MBBC. – 1964, 1965.
120. Mennonite Studies syllabus, exams, and notes at MBBC. – 1977.
121. Church and State teaching notes, evening course at MBBC. – 1965.
122. History of Missions teaching notes at MBBC. – 1950, 1952.
123. Systematic Theology exams, bibliography, and teaching notes at MBBC. – 1956, 1962, 1963, 1966.
     “The Second Coming of Christ” a student paper by Walter Wiebe. – 1952.
124. Ancient History teaching notes and exams at MBBC. – 1947, 1948, 1949.
125. Examination papers at MBBC. – 1964–1967.
126. Twentieth Century World History syllabus, student list, and bibliography at MBBC. – 1978–1979.
127. Evangelism exams and teaching notes at MBBC. – 1948, 1961.
128. Minutes of MBBC Public Relations Committee. – 1977–1979.
     Minutes of MBBC Bulletin Editorial Committee. – 1977.
129. Minutes of MBBC Curriculum Committee. – 1976–1978.
     Minutes of MBBC Master Planning Commission. – 1976.
     Minutes of MBBC Faculty Council. – 1976.
     Various tour schedules. – 1976–1977.
130. Four notebooks containing minutes of MBBC faculty meetings. – 1955–1963.
131. MBBC Board meetings – agenda, minutes, and reports. – 1960.
132. MBBC Peace and Social Concerns minutes. – 1978.
133. Recommendations and references for MBBS students. – 1977.
134. MBBC student academic records. – 1977.
135. Minutes of MBBC Academic Committee. – 1978–1979.
     Minutes of MBBC Faculty Council. – 1978.
     New program development. – 1977.
136. Minutes of MBBC Academic Committee. – 1977–1978.
     Minutes of Faculty Council. – 1978.
137. Minutes of MBBC Administrative Committee. – 1977–1979.
138. Minutes of MBBC Departmental Affairs Committee. – 1978.
139. Statements of faith of MBBC graduates. – 1977.
     Various articles on vision for the future for MBBC.
140. Minutes of College Board. – 1965, 1966.
     Minutes of Board of Christian Education. – 1966.
     Minutes of Board of Reference and Counsel (General Conference). – 1967.
     Minutes of Board of Missions and Services. – 1967.
141. College report to MBBC Board. – 1962.
142. College report to MBBC Board. – 1959.
143. College report to MBBC Board. – 1949.
144. College report to Canadian Conference. – 1949–1950.
145. College report to Canadian Conference. – 1948.
146. Agenda and reports of MBBC Board meetings. – 1961.
147. College report to the MBBC Board. – 1963.
148. College report to the Canadian Conference. – 1951.
149. College report to the MBBC Board. – 1952.
150. College report to the Board. – 1953.
151. College report to the Board. – 1954.
152. College report to the Board. – 1955.
153. College report to the Board. – 1956.
154. College report to the Board. – 1957.
     154a.College report to the Board. – 1958.
155. MBBC correspondence. – 1972–1978.
156. Duties of MBBC officers. Miscellaneous MBBC brochures. – 1963–1973.
157. German baccalaureate message at MBBC, author not given. – 1950.
     English baccalaureate message by Reuben Baerg at MBBC. – 1950.
     Abschiedsrede to MBBC graduates by A.H. Unruh. – 1949.
158. “An Open Letter to Our College Friends” by J.A. Toews. – Undated.
159. Miscellaneous articles and materials on Bible schools in Canada. – 1965–1967.
     159a.Restricted access.
160. Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary correspondence and brochures. – 1977, 1978.
161. Inaugeration program for Elmer A. Martens at MBBS. – 1977.
162. MBBS Board of Directors’ report. – 1977.
163. MBBS accountant’s report, schedule of revenues and expenditures. – 1977.
164. MBBS Student Council minutes. – 1971.
165. Minutes of MBBS Faculty Council and Administrative Committee. – 1977.
166. MBBS correspondence. – 1968–1978.
     Agenda and minutes of Seminary Study Commission. – 1975.
     MBBS Theological Extension Program. – 1973.
     Minutes of Council of Mennonite Seminaries. – 1971.
     Minutes of meeting of representatives from MBBS and MBBC. – 1972.
     Questionnaire re feasibility of joint seminary. – Undated.
167. MBBS Faculty Council minutes. – 1978;
     MBBS Administrative Committee minutes. – 1978.
168. Columbia Bible Institute reports and correspondence. – 1977–1978;
     Winkler Bible Institute correspondence. – 1978.
169. Regent College correspondence. – 1969–1971.
     Brochures. – 1969.
     Reports and balance sheets. – 1969, 1970.
     Minutes of Board of Governors of Regent College. – 1968–1970.
170. Regent College Convocation program. – 1973.
171. Regent College correspondence. – 1969–1970.
     Regent College brochures. – 1972, 1981–1982.
172. Regent College syllabus and teaching notes, “Studies in North American Christianity.” – 1973.
173. Columbia Bible Institute correspondence. – 1975.
     “Doctrinal Implications of Inter-Mennonite Cooperation at the Columbia Bible Institute.” – Undated.
     CBI president’s report to Reference and Counsel. – 1972.
     Minutes of Reference and Counsel. – 1974.
     CBI Study Commission Report to Board of Reference and Counsel. – 1981.
174. Course descriptions, exams, and syllabi from Trinity Western College. – 1976.
175. Early Church Growth Syllabus and study materials on Acts at Trinity Western College. – 1975, 1977.
     “Book of Acts” syllabus, exams, and teaching notes. – 1977.
176. Correspondence re Trinity Western College. – 1971–1976.
     TWC brochures. – 1974–1976.
177. Syllabi for J.A. Toews’ courses at Trinity Western College. – 1975–1976.
178. German 102 tests. – 1974, undated.
179. Correspondence regarding Trinity Western College. – 1976, 1978.
     Correspondence regarding future of Columbia Bible Institute. – 1976.
180. Correspondence with Tabor College. – 1953, 1974, 1975, 1977.
181. MBBC and Fresno Pacific College bulletins. – 1975, 1976, 1978.
     “The Mennonites Come to the Fraser Valley” by Harry Heidebrecht. – Undated.
182. “Mennonite Colleges,” a survey of Mennonite Colleges in North America, no author given. – Undated.
     “General Survey of Mennonite Bible Schools of North America” by Martha Braun and Margaret Enns. – Undated.
183. Paper on “Proposed Functions and Organization of the Education Committee of the Canadian Conference.” No author given. – Undated.
     MBBC College Health and Savings plan. – 1962.MBBC evening course brochure. – Undated.
     MBBC program for faculty and staff meetings. – 1962.
184. Mennonite History materials. – 1971.
     “Mennonites and Quebec” by MCC. – 1971.
     “Toward a Working Philosophy of a Mennonite Research Association.” No author given. – Undated.
     “Mennonit Brudekirkens” by Henry H. Janzen of Copenhagen. – 1950.
     “Literature Among the Mennonites” a student paper for J.A. Toews. – 1948.
     “Youth Worker Program Helps” by A.J. Klassen. – 1962.
     “An die Mennonitischen Gemeinschaften oder Konferenzen” by J.J. Janzen. – Undated.
185. Reports on Bible Schools and High Schools. – 1966.
186. Report and recommendations of the Commission on Post-Graduate Theological Study presented to the Council of Boards of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. – 1972.
187. “The Nature of the Church and its Teaching Ministry in the Various Institutional Agencies of the Church” by Nick Willems. – 1965.
     “Unsere Mennonitischen Bibelschulen, Colleges, und Seminare.” No author given. – Undated.

Series III: John A. Toews conference and inter-Mennonite agency reports and correspondence series.

Canadian Conference:

188. Minutes of Board of Christian Conference. – 1966, 1974.
     Minutes of Board of Higher Education. – 1970.
189. Various papers pertaining to Christian Education.

Fuersorge Kommittee, Canadian Conference:

190. Correspondence and reports of the Bethesda Home. – 1953, 1954.
     Christian Press and other conference correspondence. – 1953, 1954.
191. Correspondence of the Fuersorge Kommittee regarding missions and publications. – 1955–1956.
192. Correspondence and minutes of the Fuersorge Kommittee. – 1953–1954.
193. Canadian Conference correspondence. – 1955.
194. Correspondence of the Fuersorge Kommittee. – 1955–1956.
195. Canadian Conference correspondence. – 1956–1957.
196. Correspondence and minutes of the Fuersorge Kommittee. – 1957–1958.
197. Correspondence and minutes of the Fuersorge Kommittee. – 1957–1958.
198. Correspondence and minutes of the Fuersorge Kommittee. – 1958–1959.
199. Report of Canadian Board of Colonization. – 1958.Report of Bildungskomitee. – 1958.
     Report of Bethesda Home. – 1958.
     Report of foreign missions. – 1958.
     Correspondence. – 1958, 1959.
200. Correspondence and minutes of Fuersorge Komitee. – 1959–1960.
201. Correspondence and minutes of Fuersorge Komitee. – 1961–1963.
202. Minutes and correspondence of Board of Spiritual and Social Concerns. – 1970–1971.
203. Ordination guidelines, questionnaire, procedures, statements. – 1966–1971.
204. Minutes and correspondence of Board of Spiritual and Social Concerns. – 1971–1974.
     “Suggested Resolution on the Charismatic Question” by David Ewert. – Undated.
205. Agenda, minutes, correspondence, resolutions of the Board of Spiritual and Social Concerns. – 1973–1975.
     “Homosexuality – A New Look at an Old Evil” by H.R. Baerg. – Undated.
206. Correspondence of the Board of Spiritual and Social Concerns. – 1976.
     “Marriage of Believers to Unbelievers” by Loyal Funk. – Undated.
207. Canadian Conference correspondence. – 1975–1976.
208. Agenda, proposals, reports, correspondence, and minutes of the Board of Spiritual and Social Concerns. – 1977.
     “Should Christians Serve in the Police Force?” by Marvin H. Schmidt. – 1977.

British Columbia:

209. Minutes, correspondence, agenda, proposed programs, newsletters of the British Columbia Mennonite Centennial Committee. – 1973–1975.
210. Correspondence, financial statements, reports of the Executive of the British Columbia Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. – 1974–1976.
211. Minutes, financial statements, recommendations, correspondence, and budgets of the British Columbia Conference Boards. – 1975–1976.
212. “Counting Our Blessings,” a Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church booklet. – 1954–1978.

Manitoba:

213. Correspondence, reports, budgets, financial statements, minutes of the Manitoba Mennonite Brethren Conference. – 1957–1959.
214. Minutes and correspondence of the Manitoba Mennonite Brethren Conference. – 1959–1962.
215. Minutes, budgets, correspondence, programs, reports of various Manitoba institutions. – 1953–1961.
216. Reports and minutes of the Manitoba MB Conference. – 1962–1963.
217. Minutes and correspondence of the Manitoba MB Conference. – 1964–1965.
218. Minutes, correspondence, and financial statements of the Manitoba MB Conference. – 1965–1966.

Mennonite Brethren historical concerns:

219. Reports and correspondence of the Board of Christian Literature. – 1968.
220. Correspondence and minutes of the Institute of Mennonite Studies. – 1960–1975.
221. Correspondence, questionnaire, reports, and recommendations of the Historical Commission. – 1970–1974.
222. Correspondence of the Board of Christian Literature. – 1973–1976.
223. Reports of the Historical Commission regarding the translation of P.M. Friesen’s Alt Evangelische Mennonitische Bruderschaft and other reports and correspondence. – 1973–1975.
224. Minutes and correspondence regarding Frank H. Epp’s Mennonites in Canada Volume II. – 1969–1978.
225. Correspondence, minutes, constitution, reports, financial statements of the Historical Societies of Canada regarding Frank H. Epp. – 1969–1974.
226. Correspondence and reports regarding the P.M. Friesen symposium. – 1974–1977.
227. Correspondence and minutes regarding the formation of the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. – 1974–1977.
228. Correspondence regarding formation of the British Columbia Mennonite Historical Society. – 1975, 1976.
229. Correspondence and minutes of the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada. – 1976–1978.
230. Correspondence and minutes of the Advisory Committee for the Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies. – 1977–1978.
231. Correspondence and minutes of the Mennonite Brethren Historical Society. – 1977, 1978.
232. Correspondence, reports, and statements of the Historical Commission. – 1977, 1978.

Peace Conferences, Mennonite Central Committee involvement:

233. Minutes of the Historic Peace Churches Conference. – 1944.
     Research papers about alternative service during World War I.
234. Correspondence and reports of peace groups and minutes of MCC Peace Section. – 152, 154, 156.
235. Correspondence with MCC Peace Section and other peace groups. Reports and minutes of Historic Peace Church Conference. – 1948–1954, 1966.
236. Minutes of Historic Peace Churches. – 1957.
     Correspondence regarding peace issues. – 1957.
237. Minutes of the annual meeting of the Historic Peace Church Council of Canada. – 1962.
     Constitution of the Canadian Mennonite Council.
238. Outlines, reports, minutes, and correspondence of the regional Peace Conference. – 1959–1961.
239. Correspondence and reports relating to “the Evangelical Christian and Modern War” seminar. – 1963.
240. “Mennonite Brethren Statement Regarding Political Involvement.” – 1966.
     Notes on non-resistance and political involvement.
241. Report of the Peace Section Middle East Study Tour. – 1969.
242. Summary of the Conference of the Historic Peace Churches at Kassel, Germany. – 1958.
     Findings of MCC Peace Section. – 1965.
     Papers presented at the Colloquium on Peace Studies (not by Toews). – 1972.
243. Reports, papers, correspondence and notes of the MCC Consultation at Minneapolis. – 1966.
244. Correspondence with Historic Peace Churches. – 1957.Program of the Inter-Mennonite Peace Conference. – 1957.Minutes of the Historic Peace Church Council. – 1959.Correspondence and reports of the MCC Peace Section. – 1964–1972.
245. Papers, minutes, and correspondence of the MCC Peace Section. – 1970, 1978.
246. Correspondence and papers of the Consultation “The Christian Witness in a World in Conflict.” – 1971.
247. Correspondence and papers regarding the East-West Consultation. – 1978.
248. Correspondence and program regarding a Study Conference sponsored by the Committee of Reference and Counsel held in Winnipeg. – 1956.
249. Correspondence of Canadian Conference Study Commission regarding Christian education. – 1956.
250. Correspondence, notes, and minutes of the General Conference Study Conference held in Denver. – 1958.
251. Papers presented at a Study Conference in Clearbrook. – 1974.
252. Various papers presented at Hermeneutics Study Conference in Fresno, not by Toews. – 1976.

Mennonite Brethren General Conference:

253. Correspondence and program of the Mennonite Brethren General Conference. – 1954.
254. Minutes and correspondence of the General Conference Board of Reference and Counsel (BORAC). – 1954–1958.
255. Correspondence and reports of the General Conference. – 1956–1958.
256. Correspondence, agenda, resolutions, and minutes of BORAC. – 1958–1959.
257. Constitution of the General Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches. – 1964.
258. Minutes of BORAC. – 1959–1963.
259. Minutes of BORAC. – 1961–1963.
260. “Study of Organizational Structure of the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches” by Waldo D. Hiebert.“Suggestions for the Discussion on a Study of Mennonite Brethren Polity.” No author given.“Recommendation Regarding the Conference Name.” No author given.BORAC correspondence. – 1961–1962.“Findings of the Church-State Relations Study Conference.” No author given. – 1965.
261. Minutes of BORAC. – 1966.
262. Correspondence of BORAC. – 1966.
     Minutes of the Program Committee for the General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. – 1965.
     Minutes of BORAC. – 1966.
     Study of the organizational structure of General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches submitted by BORAC.
     Various papers on ordination, divorce and remarriage (by Dan E. Friesen), and other topics. No author given, in most cases.
     Resolution of the Central District BORAC concerning divorce and remarriage.
263. Correspondence of BORAC relating to Board of General Welfare and Public Relations and to the Peace Committee. – 1959–1966.
264. Minutes of BORAC. – 1965.
265. Minutes of BORAC. – 1969.
     Correspondence of BORAC. – 1969, 1970.
266. Questionnaire and results regarding language change in the Mennonite Brethren Churches. – 1972.
267. Correspondence and minutes of BORAC. – 1970–1973.“Suggested Resolution on the Charasmatic Question” by various authors. – Undated.
     “Resolution on Abortion” and many other resolutions.
     “Church Member Profile – A List of Boards, Commissions, and Agencies of Five Participating Denominations.”
268. Minutes of BORAC. – 1974, 1975.
     Letter to Prime Minister of Canada and President of the United States from General Conference delegates. – 1975.
     Other correspondence. – 1974, 1975.
     Board of Management proposal regarding the seminary. – 1975.
269. Report of the Confession of Faith Revision Committee. – 1972.
     Various drafts of a Confession of Faith and correspondence regarding it. – 1969–1972.
270. Correspondence of the General Conference. – 1975–1976.
271. Correspondence of BORAC. – 1976–1978.
     Minutes of Council of Moderators and Secretaries. – 1976, 1978.
     “A Theology of Development Beyond Relief and a Theology for Witness to the State” by John K. Stoner of the MCC Peace Section.
272. Reports and correspondence of BORAC. – 1976–1977.
273. Agenda, correspondence of the Executive Committee of Mennonite Brethren General Conference. – 1976.
274. Moderator’s meeting correspondence. – 1977.
275. Correspondence of General Conference. – 1977–1978.
276. Correspondence of the Executive Committee of the Mennonite Brethren General Conference. – 1978–1979.
277. Correspondence, resolutions, and minutes of BORAC. – 1978.
278. Report and minutes of BORAC. – 1978.
279. Minutes of Board of Missions and Services (BOMAS). – 1978.
     BOMAS correspondence and study of office location. – 1978.
280. Correspondence of Executive Committee of the Mennonite Brethren General Conference. – 1976–1978.
281. Outline for a Minister’s Manual. Miscellaneous brochures pertaining to the Mennonite Brethren Church centennial year.
282. Correspondence regarding Jugendarbeiter Konferenz and Jugendblatt. – 1953.
     Jugend Komitee minutes, reports, correspondence. – 1953–1955.

Mennonite World Conference involvement:

283. Correspondence regarding 1952 World Conference. – 1951–1952.
     English and German programs of the fifth Mennonite World Conference held at Basel, Switzerland.
284. Correspondence and reports of presidium of Mennonite World Conference. – 1975–1976, 1979.
285. News releases and correspondence and reports regarding the tenth Mennonite World Conference. – 1973–1974.
286. Correspondence and reports regarding the First Asia Conference held in India. – 1971.
287. Correspondence and reports regarding the ninth Mennonite World Conference held in Curitiba. – 1972.
288. Correspondence and reports regarding the tenth Mennonite World Conference held in Wichita. – 1978.
289. Correspondence and minutes of Presidium regarding the tenth Mennonite World Conference. – 1974–1975.
290. Agenda and minutes of Presidium of Mennonite World Conference. – 1975.
291. Agenda and minutes of Expanded Presidium of the Mennonite World Conference. – 1975.
292. Agenda and minutes of Mennonite World Conference Presidium. – 1976.
293. Minutes of Presidium of Mennonite World Conference. – 1976.
     Reports of Presidium of Mennonite World Conference. – 1977.
294. Reports, minutes, news releases of Mennonite World Conference Executive Committee. – 1977–1978.
295. Minutes and correspondence of Mennonite World Conference Presidium. – 1972–1975.
296. Reports and correspondence of Mennonite World Conference. – 1976–1978.
297. Program proposals, reports, minutes, correspondence of Mennonite World Conference. – 1978.
298. Correspondence with Board of Foreign Missions and Conference agencies. – 1953–1954.

Series IV: John A. Toews correspondence series.

299. Correspondence regarding European assignment. – 1964–1966.
300. Correspondence with Mennonite Brethren Board of Missions and Services. – 1972–1976.
301. Correspondence with Marvin Hein regarding the Seminary Commission. – 1950–1955.
302. Correspondence regarding the Seminary and with other conference agencies. – 1972–1975.
303. Correspondence with Tabor College. – 1969–1971.
304. Correspondence regarding summer ministries. – 1977–1978.
305. Correspondence regarding peace and non-resistance. – 1968–1974.
306. Correspondence regarding Oxford Conference Seminars. – 1974.
307. Correspondence with the Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission. – 1970–1973.
308. Correspondence with Mennonite Encyclopedia, Gospel Witness to Israel, Mennonite Relief Committee B.C., and Mennonite Publishing House. – 1948–1955.
309. Correspondence with Christian organizations. – 1960–1965.
310. Correspondence with Canadian Conference, churches, and MCC. – 1968–1969.
311. Correspondence with churches and colleges. – 1967.
312. General correspondence with religious organizations. – 1965.
313. Correspondence with churches and colleges. – 1963–1964.
314. General correspondence with religious organizations. – 1960–1962.
315. General correspondence with religious organizations. – 1958.
316. Correspondence with MCC Peace Committee. – 1978–1979.
317. Correspondence with Direction. – 1978.
318. Correspondence with Office of Evangelism. – 1969–1975.

320. Correspondence. – 1945–1947.
321. Correspondence regarding television. – 1956, undated.
322. Correspondence with P.C. Hiebert. – 1957–1960.
323. Correspondence with Direction, Christian Leader, and Mennonite Brethren Herald. – 1976–1978.
     “Observations and Reflections on the Significance of National Identity for a Conference Periodical.”
324. Correspondence with Christian Leader and Mennonite Brethren Herald. – 1971–1972.
325. Correspondence with W. Matthies and others. – 1976.
326. Correspondence with C.C. Peters. – 1947.
327. Correspondence with A.J. Klassen. – 1973.
328. Correspondence with D.J. Pankratz. – 1959–1961.
329. Correspondence with William Wiebe. – 1967.
330. Correspondence regarding attendance at Tabor College. – 1937–1946.
     330a.Correspondence. – 1949–1950.
331. Correspondence. – 1951.
332. Correspondence. – 1952.
333. Correspondence. – 1953.
334. Unanswered letters. – 1954–1958, 1963, 1964, 1978.
335. Correspondence. – 1955.
336. Correspondence. – 1956.
337. Correspondence. – 1957.
338. Correspondence. – 1950–1961.
339. Correspondence. – 1965–1967.
340. Correspondence. – 1958–1959.
341. Correspondence with the University of Minnesota. – 1958–1961.
342. Correspondence. – 1966.
343. Correspondence. – 1970.
344. Correspondence. – 1969–1974.
345. Correspondence. – 1969–1974.
346. Correspondence. – 1973–1975.
347. Correspondence. – 1976–1977.
348. Correspondence. – 1977–1978.
349. Personal correspondence. – 1970–1978.
350. Personal correspondence. – 1978–1979.

Series V: John A. Toews publication series.
A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church

351. Handwritten draft of Chapter One.
     351a Handwritten draft of Chapter Two.
352. Handwritten draft of Chapter Three.
     352a Handwritten draft of Chapters Four and Five.
353. Handwritten draft of Chapter Six.
354. Handwritten draft of Chapter Seven.
355. Handwritten draft of Chapter Eight and Nine.
     355a Handwritten draft of Chapter Ten.
356. Handwritten draft of Chapter Eleven.
357. Handwritten draft of Chapter Twelve.
358. Handwritten draft of Chapter Thirteen.
359. Handwritten draft of Chapter Fourteen.
360. Handwritten draft of Chapter Fourteen.
361. Handwritten draft of Chapter Fifteen.
362. Handwritten draft of Chapter Sixteen.
363. Handwritten draft of Chapter Seventeen.
364. Handwritten draft of Chapter Eighteen.
365. Handwritten draft of Chapter Twenty.
366. Handwritten draft of Chapter Twenty-one.
367. Handwritten draft of Chapter Twenty-two.
368. Handwritten draft of Chapter Twenty-six.
369. Typed manuscript of Chapters Fourteen to Eighteen.
370. Typed manuscript of Chapters Nineteen to Twenty-two.
371. Typed manuscript of Part II, “The Mennonite Brethren Church in North America.”
372. Preface to History of the Mennonite Brethren Church by J.A. Toews. – 1973.
     Maps, index.
     Typed manuscript of Chapters One to Nine.
373. Various ditto masters of progress report of the Board of Christian Literature regarding preparation of the manuscript of The History of the Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1972.
     Questionnaires.
     Paper “In Search of Identity,” no author given. – Undated.
374. Editorial comments by readers regarding History of the Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1972.
375. Correspondence regarding History of the Mennonite Brethren Church and symposium on Mennonite Brethren History. – 1970–1976.Some Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church records.Minutes of the Fraserview pulpit committee. – 1974.
376. Correspondence with readers of History of the Mennonite Brethren Church. – 1971–1974.

Other publications:

377. Correspondence regarding Pilgrims and Strangers: Selected Essays and Addresses. – 1978.
378. Correspondence regarding True Non-Resistance Through Christ and peace issues. – 1955–1959.
379. Minutes and correspondence of the Festschrift editorial committee meetings. – 1979–1980.
380. Correspondence regarding True Non-Resistance Through Christ. – 1954–1956.

Series VI: John A. Toews travel series.

381. Diary of trip to South America. – 1951.
382. Diary of trip to Europe. – 1952.
383. Diary of trip to Israel. – 1968.
384. Diary of trip to Zaire. – 1969.
385. Diary of trip to USSR – 1970.
386. Diary of trip to Indonesia. – 1976.
387. Diary of trip to Japan. – 1976.
388. Diary of trip to USSR – 1977.
389. Travel notebook relating to USSR – Undated.
390. Address book. – 1976.
391. Travel diary. – 1974.
392. Datebook. – 1976.
393. Description of trip to South America by J.A. Toews. – Mennonitische Rundschau 26 December 1951.
394. Report of Toews’ schedule in Paraguay. – 1966.
395. Correspondence regarding South America ministry. – 1966.
396. “Report to the Board of General Welfare and Public Relations on my Itinerant Ministry in South America.” – Undated.“Report on Trip to the Soviet Union” to MCC Executive Committee. – 1970.
397. Correspondence of Board of General Welfare and Public Relations (many B.B. Janz letters) regarding South America. – 1955–1959.Minutes of church meetings in South America. – 1955.
398. Correspondence of Board of General Welfare and Public Relations and MCC regarding South America. – 1954.
399. Correspondence of Board of General Welfare and Public Relations regarding South America. – 1952–1953.Reports and minutes of MCC Textbook Committee. – 1952, 1953.
400. Correspondence of Board of General Welfare and Public Relations regarding South America. – 1951.
401. Reports regarding ministry in South America. – 1951.
402. Reports and correspondence regarding ministry in South America. – 1972–1973.
403. Itineraries, correspondence, and reports regarding South American and European ministry. – 1967–1968.
404. Paper “Challenging Frontiers in South East Asia” by J.A. Toews. – [1976].
405. Itinerary and information regarding trip to the USSR – 1977.
406. Reports and correspondence regarding trip to USSR – 1977–1978.
407. Minutes and diary regarding trip to USSR – 1966–1970.
408. Correspondence and minutes of meetings regarding trip to USSR – 1970.
409. Correspondence and reports regarding ministry in Europe. – 1966–1968.

Series VII: John A. Toews personal series.

410. Family register and personal newspaper clippings. – Undated.
411. Family register. – Undated.
412. Account book. – 1965–1977.
413. Account book and notes on South America. – Undated.
414. Account book. – 1949–1951.
415. Account book. – 1944.
416. Sermon notes and sayings in a notebook. – [194-].
417. Notebook regarding Africa trip. – [1969].
418. Notebook of quotes and sayings. – Undated.
419. “Biblische Concordenz” from mother and father. – 1921.
420. Personal diary in Gothic script. – 1936–1937.
421. Personal diary in Gothic script. – 1939.
422. Personal records of family weddings, etc. –
423. College and university records and credits. – 1930–1958.
424. Notebook of wedding and sermon material and family register. – 1935–1938.
425. Thesis correspondence with the University of Manitoba. – 1956–1959.
426. Thesis correspondence with the University of Minnesota. – 1961–1963.
427. Ph.D thesis correspondence with the University of Minnesota. – 1962–1967.
428. Correspondence regarding John A. Toews’ and Nettie’s extended families. – [1960–1970].
429. Biographical material. – 1976.
430. “John A. Toews: In Memorium” by David Ewert.“John A. Toews as Camp Pastor” letter to Mennonite Brethren Herald 11 May 1979.
431. Death bulletins, tributes, obituaries, bibliography of Toews’ writings. – 1979.
432. Various records relating to Toews’ chaplaincy to COs. – 1940–1942.

Series VIII: John A. Toews research material.

433. Miscellaneous reports and essays written by Mennonite History students. – [195-].
434. Church related and ethical articles. – [196-]-[197-].
435. Study guide for church membership classes. – 1968.
436. “Consensus and Change in Our Brotherhood” by F.C. Peters. – 1967.
437. Papers relating to congregational life. – Undated.
438. Toews’ review of The Great Trek of the Russian Mennonites to Central Asia by Fred Richard Belk.Review of The Last Twelve Verses of Mark by William R. Farmer. – Undated.
439. Articles on adultery by Waldo Wiebe. – 1954.
440. Article on “The Inspiration of the Scripture” by Victor Adrian. – Undated.
441. Articles on abortion and church membership by Vern Ratzlaff, David Ewert, and others. – 1975–1976.
442. Newspaper clippings, bulletins. – [196-].
443. Reference material and notes on various topics.
444. Essays by Abraham Friesen, Peter J. Klassen, Alan Peters, John B. Toews, Harry Loewen, Victor G. Doerksen, A.J. and Betty Klassen, and J.B. Toews for the P.M. Friesen Symposium. – 1978.
445. Part of the manuscript of Frank H. Epp’s Mennonites in Canada 1920–1950.
446. Papers, statements, and correspondence pertaining to the Believer’s Church Conference. – 1978.
447. Papers for Theological Conference at Iowa City. – 1961.
448. Article called “The Book of the Open Seals.” No author given. – 1976.
449. Miscellaneous Tabor College brochures and bulletins. – 1974–1978.
450. Assorted study papers.
451. “Schooling our Children” by Stewart Reid. – 1957.
452. “Christian Prisoners in the USSR” a Keston College Staff Study. – 1977.
453. Two papers by Walter Sawatsky regarding the Soviet Union. – 1977.
454. Article on the Synoptic Problem by B.H. Unruh. – Undated.
455. Symposium papers by Clarence Hiebert, Delbert Wiens, John B. Toews, John E. Toews, J.B. Toews, Frank H. Epp, and C.J. Dyck for the Symposium on Mennonite Brethren History. – 1975.
456. Paul M. Miller lectures on group dynamics. – Undated.
457. Newspaper clippings. – 1976–1978.
458. Mennonite history research. – 1964.“Einleitende Bericht Ueber die Russlandreise” by Harold S. Bender and D.B. Wiens. – 1956.
459. “Influences that have Affected Educational Processes in Mennonite Brethren Schools” by J.B. Toews. – 1978.

Other articles.

460. “Anfangsgeschichte der MB Gemeinde zu Saskatoon, Sask” by P.J. Funk.
461. Articles by Albert Enns and Willy Janz. – Undated.
462. Article called “Master of the Pulpit,” a biography of Peter Hiebert. Author not given. – Undated.

NP23–1 John Aron Toews Photograph Collection

• NP23–1–1 Portrait of John Aron Toews. Two copies. Copy 1 is 12 x 18 cm. Copy 2 is in the oversized drawer. Negatives are included.
• NP23–1–2 Participants at the Mennonite Brethren Prediger-Kursus held at MBBC in Winnipeg. 20 x 25 cm. – 4 March 1955.
  • First row from left to right: C.N. Hiebert (Hillsboro, Kansas), teachers H. Regehr, A.H. Unruh, H.H. Janzen, J.H. Quiring, D. Ewert, and J.A. Toews, Sam Ratzlaff (Linden, AB).
  • Second row: N. Redekopp (Winnipeg), F.H. Friesen (Morden, MB), D. Dick (Niverville, MB), P. Dueck (Oak Bluff, MB), D. Janzen (Guernsy, SK), Peter Mantler (Vineland, ON), Nick Willems (Woodrow, SK), P.J. Doerksen (Linden, AB), Isaac H. Block (Borden, SK), P. Klassen (Coaldale, AB), J. Neumann (Greendale, BC).
  •  Third row (three on the left side and three on the right side): D. Duerksen (Pincher Creek, AB), A. Bergen (Swift Current, SK), P. Sawatzky (Winnipeg, MB), P. Loewen (Yarrow, BC), L. Redekopp (Swift Current, SK), J.G. Klassen (Manitou, MB).
  • Fourth row: V. Nickel (Hague, SK), D.D. Derksen (Leamington, ON), I.I. Toews (Arnaud, MB), Art Martens (Saskatoon, SK), J. Neufeld (Winnipeg, MB), J. Wiebe (Manitou, MB), William Falk (Winnipeg, MB), N. Dirks (Winnipeg, MB), J. Klassen (Oliver, BC), J.S. Adrian (Waldheim, SK), P. Neufeld (Yarrow, BC), Ed Martens (La Glace, AB).
  • Fifth row: D.A. Dyck (Newton Siding, MB), J.J. Unger (Kelowna, BC), J.J. Wiens (Watrous, SK), W.J. Peters (Stuartborn, MB), F.J. Peters (Swift Current, SK), Dietrich Klassen (Virgil, ON), P.A. Unger (Lorette, MB), J.B. Nikkel (Elm Creek, MB), A.A. Dyck (Newton Siding, MB).