Correspondence - Overseas Programs, 1968-1969
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 Guidance program for troubled teenagers, YFC programs in other countries, audio tapes of YFC's radio program REALITY and its Bible quizzes, and Billy Graham's involvement in YFC; photographs of YFC leaders and activities are numerous; information on YFCI's magazine, correpondence, and financial records are limited. Subjects covered include evangelism among and by young people in both the United States and throughout the world, leadership training for staff and youth, fund raising and public relations, and the discipleship of youth. Some of YFCI's key figures featured include Robert Cook, Torrey Johnson, Sam Wolgemuth, and Jay Kesler.
Dates
- 1968-1969
Conditions Governing Access
Folder 32-2 is closed until December 31, 2048.
Extent
From the Collection: 69 boxes (12 record cartons, 52 document cases, 5 card file boxes)
From the Collection: 39.25 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 9 other formats (Audio Tapes, Film, Microfilm, Negatives, Oversize Materials, Phonograph Records, Photographs, Slides, VIdeo Tapes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Youth for Christ International. (Organization)
- From the Collection: Youth for Christ/USA. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Evangelism & Missions Archives Repository