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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Collection 726 - Gospel Films / Gospel Communications Oral History Interviews

 Collection
Identifier: CN 726
Description:

This collection consists of interviews with J. R. Whitby and Robby Richardson, executives of Gospel Films/Gospel Communications about the history of the company, the development of the Christian film industry and the Christian use of the Internet.

Dates: October 21-22, 2021

Harvey W. Marks Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CN 308
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Harvey W. Marks in which he describes his career as a pastor and work in Christian film distribution beginning in 1945; the development of Christian film-making and involvement with film pioneers such as C. O. Baptista and James Frederick; Walt Disney's production facilities; and film production workshops at Green Lake, Wisconsin. Includes discussion of church use of films and the effects of television on the Christian film industry.Also included is a...
Dates: Created: 1954-1985

Maxwell A. Kerr Oral History Interview

 Collection
Identifier: CN 211
Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Maxwell A. Kerr (1912-1997) in which he discusses his early life, conversion, C. O. Baptista (his work, personality, and family), technical problem-solving and innovations, his career after Baptista Films, and his assessment of the Christian film industry. Other topics discussed include Kerr's conversion, impressions of Carl McIntire, and expriences while a professor at Wheaton College. The time period covered by the interviews is roughly 1935 to 1982....
Dates: Created: 1982

Small Collection 105 Records of the American Association for Jewish Evangelism

 Collection
Identifier: Small CN 105
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a brochure, circa 1950, advertising an AAJM film entitled Three Minutes to Twelve. The movie addresses the place of the Jewish people in New Testament prophecy and the creation of the nation of Israel as part of the fulfillment of that prophecy.

Dates: Created: 1950