Johnson, Torrey Maynard, 1909-
Person
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
American Messianic Fellowship Records
Collection
Identifier: CN 546
Scope and Contents
Collection includes annual reports, audio tape, correspondence, legal documents, log books, minute books, newsletters, photograph, and prayer books documenting the American Messianic Fellowship (formerly the Chicago Hebrew Mission) and the Hebrew Christian Fellowship (Florida) a subsidiary of the AMF.
Dates:
Created: 1897-1987
Andrew Wyzenbeek Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN 040
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Chicago manufacturer and inventor, Andrew Wyzenbeek, who was very active as a layman in evangelistic work. Among other topics he discusses his early life in Holland, New York City, and Iowa at the turn of the century; his travels in Central and South America; his acquaintance with Billy Sunday, Paul Rader, and Peter Deyneka; the beginnings of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle; and the beginning of Paul Rader's radio ministry. The collection also contains a folder with...
Dates:
Created: 1978
Dan D. Crawford Oral History Interview
Collection
Identifier: CN 604
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Dan Duvall Crawford in which he discusses his parents, Percy and Ruth (Duvall) Crawford; Percy Crawford’s evangelistic ministry at meetings, through radio and television programming; and the camps his father founded. Other topics discussed include Crawford’s experiences at Pine Brook Camp as a child; Pine Brook Praises and Young People’s Church of the Air; Percy Crawford’s relationship with Billy...
Dates:
Created: 2004
Esther L. Filkin Oral History Interview
Collection
Identifier: CN 602
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Esther L. (Wyzenbeek) Filkin (1911-2007) in which she describes childhood memories of Paul Rader and the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle, especially its efforts in evangelism, its music program and radio ministry; and memories of her father, Andrew Wyzenbeek. Other figures discussed include Clarence Jones, Torrey Johnson, Peter Deyneka, and Ralph and Luke Rader. The time period covered by the interview is 1911 to 1984.Esther L. Filkin was interviewed by Bob...
Dates:
Created: 2004
J. Stratton Shufelt Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN 224
Scope and Contents
Reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, handbills, photographs, and other ephemera relating to J. Stratton Shufelt's evangelistic activities as a speaker and song leader for Youth for Christ, Jack Shuler, John R. Rice, Harry Ironside and others, and as a performer or teacher at Bible conferences and other events. This collection also contains information on the Wheaton College Revival of 1950.
Dates:
Created: 1908-1982; Majority of material found in 1924-1982
Jack Wyrtzen Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN-446
Scope and Contents
Oral history interviews, audio tapes and video tapes relating to the ministry of Jack Wyrtzen.Series: Audio TapesTape 1 to Tape 7: Oral history interviews with Jack Wyrtzen in which he describes his parents, childhood, early influences, conversion, relations with other Christian leaders, development of the Word of Life Fellowship, radio and television work and youth work. The time period covered by the...
Dates:
Created: 1991
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
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Jack Wyrtzen Papers
Jim Vaus Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN 693
Scope and Contents
Newsletters, oral history transcripts, manuscripts, correspondence, slides, photographs, audio recordings, and films relating to Jim Vaus’ youth ministry work in East Harlem, NY and later youth camp ministries in New York and California and internationally with the Missionary Communication Service. The collection also contains material on Jim Vaus’ work as a wiretapper for the Los Angeles mob prior to his conversion to Christianity at the 1949 Los Angeles Billy Graham Crusade, and the 1955...
Dates:
Created: 1950-2001
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
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Jim Vaus Papers
Louis and Phil Palermo Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN 329
Scope and Contents
Articles, audio tapes, clippings, correspondence, films, phonograph records, photo albums, photographs, video tapes and wire recordings of Louis and Phil Palermo, musical evangelists with Chicago Midnight Brigade and Youth for Christ. The collection highlights the Palermos' musical ministry in the United States and other parts of the world, especially Italy and Vietnam, predominantly from the early-1940s to the 1980s; also includes assorted information about evangelical figures and...
Dates:
Created: 1924-1984
Merrill Dunlop Collection
Collection
Identifier: CN 050
Scope and Contents
Oral history interviews, photographs, and a video recordings relating to the ministry of Merrill Dunlop (1905-2002).The oral history interviews with Merrill Dunlop cover his association with evangelist Paul Rader, early religious radio programming in Chicago, the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle, Youth for Christ, Christian evangelism and Christian music work. Merrill Dunlop was interviewed by Robert Shuster on November 21, 1978 and June 1, 1979, at Dunlop's home in Oak Park, Illinois....
Dates:
Created: 1978-1988
Paul E. Johnson Oral History Interview
Collection
Identifier: CN 399
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Paul E. Johnson (1909-1997) in which he talks about his family background; conversion; lay witness as a musician involved in the work of Pacific Garden Mission and various prison ministries; Chicago in the 1930's; the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle; the Christian Businessmen's Committee; Paul Rader, Jack Wyrtzen, Roger Malsbary; and the early days of Youth for Christ in Indianapolis. Other topics discussed include the Great Depression in Chicago, and Johnson's...
Dates:
Created: 1988
Percy B. Crawford and Ruth Crawford Porter Papers
Collection
Identifier: CN 357
Scope and Contents
Films, videos, audio tapes, correspondence, a book manuscript, sermon notes, and other materials documenting the evangelistic ministry of Percy and Ruth Crawford, particularly their radio and television work.
Dates:
Created: 1922-1989
Ray Schulenburg Oral History Interview
Collection
Identifier: CN 270
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Roy Harvey Schulenberg (1909-2003) in which he discusses his conversion and involvement in Christian work, his memories of Paul Rader and the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle, the early days of Youth for Christ, evangelistic preaching, and city missions. Other topics discussed include: Rader’s radio ministry, Moody Memorial Church, evangelical figures who worked with or were influenced by Rader (Lance Latham, Richard Oliver, Howard Ferrin, Oswald Smith, Clarence Jones,...
Dates:
Created: 1984
Sermon audio tapes.
Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: 1993-063
Dates:
1960-1971
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Johnson autobiography audio tapes.
Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: 2021-017
Dates:
1971-2002
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Johnson materials.
Unprocessed Material — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2021-004
Dates:
1977
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Johnson notebook
Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: 2021-015
Dates:
1985-2009
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Johnson oral history interview audio file.
Unprocessed Material — Folder: 1
Identifier: 2011-022
Dates:
1993
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Johnson papers.
Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: 2002-057
Dates:
1945-1955
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Torrey Maynard Johnson, Sr., Papers.
Collection
Identifier: CN-285
Brief Description
Correspondence, oral history interviews, scrapbooks, sermons, minutes, reports, photos, posters, newspaper and magazine clippings, brochures, audio recordings, video recordings reflecting Johnson’s life as an influential American Protestant from the 1930s through the 1990s. Besides documenting Johnson’s pastorates of Midwest Bible Church (Illinois) and Bibletown Community Church (Florida), his leadership of Youth for Christ International, and his activities as an independent evangelist, the...
Dates:
Created: 1919 -2001
W. J. "Max" Maxheim photographs of Evangelical leaders.
Unprocessed Material — Box: 2
Identifier: 2000-040
Dates:
1950-1983
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Walter Hanchett papers.
Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: 1987-145
Dates:
1944-1975
Found in:
Evangelism & Missions Archives
Youth for Christ Records
Collection
Identifier: CN 048
Brief Description
Minutes, constitution and by-laws, clippings, newsletters, manuals, pamphlets, directories, press releases, audio tapes, videotapes, photographs, posters, club yearbooks, correspondence, etc., about the founding, development and growth, and activities of Youth for Christ in the USA and internationally.Collection documents organizational policies, correspondence of the organization's presidents, conventions and Bible quiz competitions, the operation of Campus Life clubs, Youth...
Dates:
Created: 1944-ongoing; Other: Majority of material found in 1944-ongoing
Additional filters:
- Type
- Collection 14
- Unprocessed Material 8
- Subject
- Evangelistic work -- United States. 13
- Conversion -- Christianity. 9
- Radio in religion -- United States. 8
- Church work with youth -- United States. 7
- Evangelistic work -- Songs and music. 6
- Preaching. 6
- Mass media in religion -- United States. 5
- Christian life. 4
- Evangelistic work -- Illinois -- Chicago. 4
- Fundamentalism. 4
- Music -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. 4
- Radio in religion. 4
- Bible -- Congresses. 3
- Chicago (Ill.) -- Religion. 3
- Christian education, Outdoor. 3
- Christian leadership. 3
- Church and social problems -- United States. 3
- Cities and towns -- United States. 3
- City missions -- United States. 3
- Depressions -- 1929 -- United States. 3
- Evangelicalism -- United States. 3
- Evangelistic work -- Great Britain. 3
- Youth -- Religious life -- United States. 3
- Youth -- Religious life. 3
- Youth -- Societies and clubs. 3
- Youth -- United States -- Societies and clubs. 3
- African Americans -- Religious life. 2
- Chicago (Ill.) 2
- Children -- United States -- Conversion to Christianity. 2
- Christian education, Outdoor -- United States. 2
- Church work with military personnel -- United States. 2
- Church work with students -- United States. 2
- Church work with youth. 2
- City missions -- Illinois -- Chicago. 2
- Evangelicalism -- Relations -- Judaism. 2
- Evangelistic invitations. 2
- Evangelistic sermons. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Asia. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Belguim. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Europe, Eastern. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Europe. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Germany. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Guatemala. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Hungary. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Italy. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Korea. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Netherlands. 2
- Evangelistic work -- New York (State) 2
- Evangelistic work -- North America. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Philosophy. 2
- Evangelistic work -- Poland. 2
- Evangelistic work -- South America. 2
- Fund raising. 2
- Gospel music. 2
- Gospel musicians -- United States. 2
- Gospel musicians. 2
- Hymn writers -- United States. 2
- Missions -- Great Britain. 2
- Music -- United States. 2
- Pinebrook praises (Radio program) 2
- Radio broadcasting -- United States. 2
- Religious institutions. 2
- Sermons, American -- 20th century. 2
- Television in religion -- United States. 2
- Wheaton College (Ill.) -- Alumni. 2
- Youth -- Conversion to Christianity -- United States. 2
- Youth on the march (Television program) 2
- Abortion -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. 1
- Araucanian Indians. 1
- Back Home Hour (Radio program) 1
- Bible -- Memorizing. 1
- Bible -- Study and teaching. 1
- Bible -- Versions. 1
- Bible games and puzzles. 1
- Big brother (Motion picture) 1
- Boca Raton (Fla.) 1
- Businesspeople -- Religious life. 1
- Chapel Hour (Radio program) 1
- Children of clergy -- United States. 1
- Christian Zionism. 1
- Christian education -- United States. 1
- Christian education of teenagers -- United States. 1
- Christian education of teenagers. 1
- Christian leadership -- United States. 1
- Christian life -- Sermons. 1
- Christian vacation schools. 1
- Christianity and culture -- South Africa. 1
- Church work with children. 1
- Church work with immigrants -- United States. 1
- Church work with military personnel. 1
- Church work with minorities. 1
- Church work with older people. 1
- Church work with prisoners -- Illinois. 1
- Church work with prisoners -- United States. 1
- Church work with students. 1
- Church work with teenagers. 1
- Church work with the poor -- United States. 1
- Church work with youth -- Congresses. 1
- Church work with youth -- Illinois -- Chicago. 1
- City missions. 1 ∧ less
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