Files pertaining to the production of evangelistic radio programs broadcast in languages other than English and/or made specifically for international distribution. As the title of this records series suggests, the primary broadcasting language documenting in these files is Russian. Programs were also produced in German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanse, and Navaho and for distribution in Africa, Australia, and Israel. The records of Spanish-language evangelism programs may be found in the JELAM (Junta Ejecutiva Latinoamericana de Audiciones Menonitas) Records, IV-13-006 or the JELAM Program Files (IV-13-010.6).
This series documents the information Mennonite Media provided about itself and its work through press releases, newsletters, articles submitted to religious periodicals and news agencies, and advertisements. This series also includes examples of ad evangelism -- newspaper and magazine ads for local churches and the denomination. Researchers should note that the news releases cover the earlier years of the media ministry (1957-1979). The tight relationship that developed between Mennonite Media and Mennonite Board of Missions resulted in less independent publicity of the work of Mennonite Media. Therefore, researchers should consult the Mennonite Board of Missions News Releases for press releases about Mennonite Media after 1980.
Records of correspondence Bible classes sponsored by the media division of the Mennonite Board of Missions. Although home Bible studies began in 1955, the bulk of these records were created in the 1970s.
Production files pertaining to the program Your Time, a five-minute weekday religious radio show aimed at women. Topics addressed in the show included personal development, self-esteem, marriage, family, parenting, managing stress, and making positive choices. Files include annual reports, staff meeting minutes, program "auditions" (small studies of listener reactions to the programs) and evaluations, radion station history sheets, and miscellaneous materials.
Production files for the Mennonite Hour radio show, the first program produced by Mennonite Broadcasts, Inc. (later Mennonite Media). The show ran from 1952 to 1978 and featured preaching, worship, and religious music. Most abundant in these files are correspondence with radion station managers. The files include meeting minutes, reports, evaluation studies, station history sheets, and miscellaneous materials.
Consists of an arithmetic exercise book begun 18 August 1762. Book also includes other material, such as Nickel genealogical data. Also a photocopy of the book.
Consists entirely of photocopies made by or for Adolf J. Krehbiel when he was working on his biography of Jacob S. Krehbiel (his father?). It looks like most or all of the copies came from the General Conference Board of Missions files here. A few items have been translated into English, probably by Hilda Ediger Voth, who worked at the MLA at the time.
There is also a copy of The J. S. Krehbiel Story (1982).
