Correspondence, diaries, newsletters, scripts, catalogs. films, and other material related to the work of the company founded by Charles O. Baptista to produce motion picture projection equipment and evangelistic films. This collection contains much information on the beginnings of the Christian film industry.
Restrictions| Founded | May 18, 1942 by Charles Octavia Baptista | |
| Headquarters location | ||
| 1942-1947 | 325 West Huron Street, Chicago, Illinois. | |
| 1947-1965? | 434 Sunnyside Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois | |
| Executive officer | ||
| 1942-1965? | C. O. Baptista, President | |
| Other significant employees | ||
| Severi Anderson, head of the animation department | ||
| Maxwell A. Kerr | ||
| Stephen Platt | ||
| Significant events in organizational history | ||
| 1939 | Baptista became interested in using films as a teaching aide in churches and produced Story of a Fountain Pen with the help of several friends. | |
| 1942 | During the early years of World War II, 16mm motion picture projectors were in short supply, so Baptista expanded his business, in conjunction with the DeVry Corporation, to include the exporting of projectors and Spanish language films | |
| Early 1940s | The Miracle Projector developed by Kerr and Platt, in response to a wartime shortage. The company began producing mainly English language films, although there were several in other languages. | |
| Mid 1940s | Production began on projectors. | |
| 1952 | The company began work on a filmstrip projector (which would play both a filmstrip and a reel of synchronized audio tape) called the Tel-n-See. Work on 16mm moving image films ceased and the company began to produce filmstrips for Tel-N-See. | |
| Ca. 1955 | Work on Tel-N-See productions virtually ceased | |
| 1961 | Income from films could not keep up with the funds spent on the equipment development projects, forcing the company into debt. Non-religious sales and distribution of the Tel-n-see projectors were turned over to a group of Christian businessmen who formed the Audiomatic Visual Equipment Company. | |
| ca. 1965 | The financial situation continued to decline and the company was dissolved shortly after Baptista's death. | |
| Ministry emphasis | The focus of the company's work was to produce 16mm films for use in churches and Christian organizations as teaching and evangelism aides and for evangelization among secular audiences. The different types of films which were produced included Christian dramatization, missions documentaries, sermon films, gospel musicals, animated stories, children's films, and instructional films on the Christian life and witnessing. The company also produced affordable projectors for motion pictures and filmstrips that could be used by churches and Christian organizations. | |
| Geographical emphasis | Mostly in the United States, but had customers in other English and Spanish speaking countries, also Sweden | |
| Alternate names | Company was originally called the Scriptures Visualized Institute. The name was later changed to the C. O. Baptista Film Mission and then to Baptista Film Mission. | |
| Other significant information | ||
| 1895 | Charles Octavia Baptista was born to Octavia and Nicita Baptista in San Cristobal, Venezuela. | |
| 1909 | Baptista came to the United States for his education | |
| ca. 1915 | Baptista began selling pianos by mail to customers in Latin America for the Kimball Piano Company of Chicago, Illinois. | |
| Ca. 1920s | Baptista accepted Christ as his saviour and began attending the Buena Memorial Presbyterian Church | |
| The Baptista company was especially active in animation | ||
Scope and Content
[Note: In the Scope & Content section, the notation "folder 2-5" means "Box 2, Folder 5"]
The records in this collection include catalogs, correspondence, diaries, newsletters, news
clippings, tracts, scripts, audio tapes, photographs, films, filmstrips, and video tapes. Almost all
of the material in the collection was produced by the Baptista Film Mission and either document
the history of the mission or the broader theme of the use of films and filmstrips for evangelism
and Christian education.
Series: I. Paper Records
Arrangement: The folders are arranged alphabetically according to folder title (folder titles
were supplied by the Archives staff). The materials within each folder are arranged
chronologically.
Date Range: 1943-1963, 1977
Volume: .6 cubic feet
Boxes: 1-2
Geographic coverage: United States
Type of documents: Scripts, catalogs, company diaries, clippings and articles, catalogs,
brochures, tracts
Correspondents: C. O. Baptista, Maxwell Kerr
Subjects: History of the Baptista Film Mission, use of film by missions, evangelistic ministries,
and churches, Protestant Evangelical theology and methods of presenting the Gospel
Notes: Most of the materials in this series cover the production and distribution of the films and
filmstrips made by the company. Folders 1-1 and 1-2 contain various catalogs of the films and
projectors that the company produced. This includes lists of Spanish language films, which were
a speciality of the company in its early years. Several of the scripts for films and film strips are
in folders 1-8 through 1-43, with additions or changes penciled in the margins. There are
penciled notes for one Tel-N-See script in folder 2-4. The company produced film and
synchronized filmstrip projectors that would be reliable, yet inexpensive enough to be purchased
by churches. The film projector came with a guarantee that it would be good until the Second
Coming of Christ. A copy of the guarantee and more detailed information about the film and
filmstrip projectors can be found in folders 2-2 and 2-6.
The printed diaries, entitled Hitherto has the Lord Helped Us, in folders 1-5 through 1-7 consist
of short entries about daily events in the company or reactions from film users, with many
examples of how the films were used for Christian ministry. Folder 1-5 contains Baptista's
handwritten diary which served as the basis for the 1945 printed diary. The tracts in folder 1-43
were published by the company. One of them, Confessions of a Business Man, tells the story of
Baptista's life and the early years of the film mission. A copy of the Dunn and Bradstreet rating
of the company in its early years is in folder 2-3.
Correspondence in folders 1-3 consist of letters between C. O. Baptista and Robert F. Jones.
Jones apparently had donated and invested money in the company and was trying to help the
company remain solvent by advising Baptista on financial matters. Folder 1-4 contains a few
other letters, including one from Maxwell Kerr written long after the company dissolved about
the origins of the Miracle Projector.
There are also a few newspaper and magazine clippings about the work of the company in folders
1-11 and 2-1.
Series:II. Audio-Visual Materials
Arrangement: Films and filmstrips are generally in alphabetical order
Date Range: 1908, 1939-1955
Volume: 11.82 cubic feet
Geographic coverage: United States, China, Israel, Philippines, Indo-China, Mexico,
Type of documents: Films, filmstrips, audio tapes, photographs
Subjects: Christian evangelism, evangelistic music, Christian life, Bible memorization, Christian
foreign missions
Notes: The individual items are described in the Location Records. Audio tapes T1a, T2a, T4a
have no connection at all with Baptista Film but were included in a gift to the Archives that
included Baptista material.
Provenance
The material in this collection was given to the Center by Ken Anderson Films. Maxwell Kerr,
Robert Baptista, Donald Dunkelberger, moody Bible Institute, Dan Mullin, and Joseph Bridges in
March 1981; by Maxwell A. Kerr from 1981 to 2000. Duplicate materials were given to Regent University in Virginia in May 2003.
Accession 81-22, 81-145, 81-153, 82-5, 82-15, 82-16, 82-45, 83-1, 83-6
May 6, 1983
Robert Shuster
G. P. Lynch
G. Wilson
J. Nasgowitz
Revised April 11, ?
Robert Shuster
J. Nasgowitz
Accession: 88-22, 88-119, 93-49, 94-02, 94-16, 94-46, 95-61, 95-76, 99-68, 00-50
May 27, 2003
Bob Shuster
J. Dennison
Accession 13-15
March 26, 2013
Bob Shuster
| Tape # | R/C | Sides | Contents | Dates |
| T1a | C | 2 | Side 1: "Singspiration Time" with Al Smith, Herman Voss, and Wendell P. Loveless; Side 2: Wheaton College broadcast with V. Raymond Edman and the Ambassador Quartet. | Side 1: 1948 Side 2: 1951 |
| T2a | C | 2 | Billy Graham chapel address memorializing V. Raymond Edman; V. Raymond Edman's last chapel address, September 22, 1967; WMBI interview with V. Raymond Edman regarding the 1950 Wheaton Revival. | 1967 |
| T3a | C | 1 | James V. Baptista interviewed by Clarence Erickson on the Heaven and Home Hour radio program. Baptista was the son of C. O. Baptista. He was a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship in Peru and he talked about what it was like to be a missionary pilot. | 6/16/1959 |
| T4a | C | Memorial Service for V. Raymond Edman, September 24, 1967. | 9/24/1967 |
| # | Length
in
minutes |
B&W / C | Title | Description | Date |
| F74 | 2 | b&w | -- | Film of C. O. Baptista, seated, speaking to the Christian Activities Conference in new York, explaining why he was unable to attend. Film is incomplete. | 1943 |
| F1 | 30 | c | Airmail From God | Airmail From God Mission in Mexico, which distributed portions of the Scripture by dropping them from airplanes. Sound track. Researchers must use V8. | 1952 |
| F2 | 40 | b&w | All For Jesus | Music and personal testimonies of Harlan McGinnis and Bill Burkhoff. | 1943 |
| F3 | 40 | b&w | Assignment Jerusalem | Flying seminar trip to the Holy Land. 1953. Black and white, talkie, 40 minutes, 16mm. | 1953 |
| F4 | 60 | b&w | The Beginning of Wisdom | Dramatization of the conversion of a non-Christian college professor. | 1959 |
| F5 | 20 | b&w | The Blessed Hope | A message by Dr. W. B. Riley on the return of Christ, resurrection of the believer, and rapture of the saints. Researchers must use V1. | 1943 |
| F6 | 20 | b&w | Buenos Dias, Carmelita | Educational film for school use in teaching intermediate Spanish. Film is in Spanish. (2 copies) | 1946 |
| F7 | 20 | b&w | Build Higher | Sermon by Howard W. Ferrin (President of Providence Bible Institute) using clips of the destruction of the Falls View Bridge by ice in the Niagara River as point of departure for the message. | 1944 |
| F8 | 7 | b&w | C. O. Baptista's Message | Charles O. Baptista describes the work of C. O. Baptista Films. | 4/1949 |
| F77 | 10 | b&w | Campesinos Filipinos | Slightly different version of F72, in Spanish. | ca. 1940 |
| F9 | 30 | b&w | Captured By The Indians | Dramatization about an early Christian pioneer family and their witness to fellow settlers and the Indians. | 1950 |
| F10 | 20 | b&w | Clean Vessels | John C. Kastelein presents a message showing the effects of the use of tobacco on both the physical and spiritual life. | 1951 |
| F11 | 10 | b&w | Dealing With Different Types | One of a series of four films in which Dr. Walter Wilson talks about witnessing techniques. See also F12, F46, and F59. | 1943 |
| F12 | 10 | b&w | Diagnosing The Case | One of a series of four films in which Dr. Walter Wilson talks about witnessing techniques. See also F11, F46, and F59. | 1943 |
| F13 | 25 | b&w | The Doctor Prescribes | Demonstration film by Dr. Walter L. Wilson on how to witness. | 1943 |
| F66 | 12 | b&w | The Door To Heaven | Evangelistic film on how to get to heaven. | 1941 |
| F72 | 10 | b&w | Filipino Farmer | Non-religious film, apparently done for contract for International Goodwill Travelques. Shows scenes of rural life in the Philippines and methods of growing rice. | ca. 1940 |
| F14 | 30 | b&w | Jungle Blood Hunters | Documentary film about the missionary work of Gordon and Laura Smith in Indo-China. Researchers must use V2. | N.d. |
| F15 | 5 | b&w | Faith of Our Fathers | Film designed to help in congregational singing. Film illustrates text of this hymn. | 1957 |
| F16 | 16 | b&w | Five J's Sing Again | Sequel to The Five Js showing the physical and spiritual growth of the three girls in the original production after a three-year time lapse. | 1951 |
| F17 | 20 | b&w | Five Minutes To Live | Dr. W. B. Riley, Dr. H. A. Ironside, Dr. Walter L. Wilson, and Dr. Oswald J. Smith talk about what they would want to say if they had only five minutes to live. (Titles and introduction by Dr. Bob Jones, Jr., are missing.) | Pre-1947 |
| F18 | 13 | b&w | Found Wanting | Modern allegory of the story about Belshazzar and the handwriting on the wall. | 1942 |
| F19 | 30 | b&w | From Confucius To Christ | Personal testimony of Dr. Leland Wang, president of the Chinese Foreign Missionary Union. | N.d. |
| F20 | 22 | b&w | Go Ye | Missionary message on the great commission by Oswald J. Smith, pastor of the People's Church of Toronto, Canada. | 1943 |
| F21 | 30 | b&w | Gospel Heralds | A Gospel team composed of Wheaton College students presents a program of vocal and instrumental music and personal testimonies. | 1950 |
| F22 | 25 | b&w | Gospel In Song | High school and college students perform selections of Christian music. | 1950 |
| F23 | 16 | b&w | Happy Time | Christian children's film with songs and animated games. | 1944 |
| F24 | 15 | b&w | Happy Time | Christian children's film with songs and animated games. | 1944 |
| F25 | 15 | b&w | Happy Time | Christian children's film with songs and animated games. | 1944 |
| F26 | 16 | b&w | Heathen Rage | Missionary film on native rites and practices in Nigeria and French Equatorial Africa. Researchers must use V7 or V9. | 1951 |
| F27 | 30 | b&w | Heathen Redeemed | Missionary work in Africa. | 1951 |
| F28 | 15 | b&w | His Bequest | Narrative instructional film about the gifts of God inherited through salvation. | N.d. |
| F29 | 30 | b&w | A Home For Betty | Re-enactment of the conversion experience of Betty Stone, an orphan under the care of Geraldine Mundy at the Girlhaven Christian home for pre-delinquent girls. | N.d. |
| F30 | 15 | b&w | I Am The Bible | History of the Bible. Researchers must use V3. | N.d. |
| F31 | 15 | b&w | Life of Moses | Story of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Silent (part 2 only). | N.d. |
| F32 | 30 | b&w | Life That Satisfies | A musical film featuring Paul Levin and Bob Findley. | 1946 |
| F33 | 20 | b&w | Light In The Hills | Story of the Scripture Memory Mountain Mission in Kentucky. | 1955 |
| F78 | 10 | b&w | Lindo Baguio | Nonreligious Travelogue in Spanish, describing a small town near Manilla in the Philippines and the customs of the people | ca. 1940 |
| F79 | 13 | b&w | The Little Toy Solider | Combines still cartoons with live action to tell the story of a toy soldier looking for a Christian home. | 1945 |
| F34 | 25 | b&w | The Man Who Forgot God | Dramatization about the life of a man who rededicates himself to Christ. | 1943 |
| F76 | 7 | b&w | Manila Moderna | Travelogue in Spanish about the city of Manila. Includes scenes of a military parade, President Manuel Luis Quezon speaking to the people as Douglas MacArthur listens, sports activities, folk dances. | ca. 1940 |
| F35 | 30 | b&w | Men in Uniform | Music and testimonies by military personnel: Maurice Dobbins, Reginald Gerig, John DeHorn, and Herman Voss. | 1943 |
| F36 | 30 | b&w | Morning Calm | Documentary about Korea made by The Evangelical Alliance Mission. N.d. . Researchers must use V7. | N.d. |
| F37 | 25 | b&w | Musical Moments With Christian Businessmen's Chorus | Singing and testimonies of the Men's Chorus of the Winnetka Bible Church. | 1948 |
| F38 | 10 | b&w | Musical Moments With Harlan McGinnes | Music and testimony by Harlan McGinnes. 1943. | 1943 |
| F67 | 12 | b&w | Musical Moments with Sol Hoopii | Testimonies and musical selections played by the Hawaiian guitarist Sol Hoopii, accompanied by Bill Kerr. | 1942 |
| F39 | 25 | b&w | Musical Moments With The Harmonettes | Six high school girls sing and give testimonies. (2 copies). | 1946 |
| F75 | 10 | b&w | Musical Moments with the Places | Several musical numbers by Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Place. | 1944 |
| F40 | 17 | b&w | Musical Places | Music and testimonies by Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Place. (2 copies). | 1949 |
| F41 | 12 | b&w | A New Heart For Donna | Children's film about the conversion of a young girl. | 1951 |
| F42 | 18 | c | Note of Praise | Children's film of songs. | 1945 |
| F43 | 5 | b&w | O Little Town | Illustrated film version of hymn by the same title. | 1951 |
| F44 | 30 | b&w | Old Jenkins | Story of conversion of elderly lady through the efforts of neighborhood girls. (2 copies). | 1955 |
| F45 | 10 | b&w | On The March For Christ | Story of two high school students and their efforts at witnessing. | 1947 |
| F46 | 10 | b&w | Opening The Conversation | One of a series of four films in which Dr. Walter Wilson talks about witnessing techniques. See also F11, F12, F59. (2 copies) | 1943 |
| F47 | 30 | b&w | A Passion For Souls | Missionary message by Dr. Oswald J. Smith. 1953. Researchers must use V 10. | 1953 |
| F73 | 10 | b&w | People of Luzon | Non-religious film, apparently done for contract for International Goodwill Travelques. Show scenes of everyday life around the island of Luzon, including several scenes of tribal people. | ca. 1940 |
| F48 | 60 | c | Pilgrim's Progress | Animated version of John Bunyan's allegory. Researchers must use V6. | N.d. |
| F68 | 27 | b&w | Prodigal Son | A modern-day adaptation of the parable of the prodigal son. | 1944 |
| F69 | 12 | b&w | The Rapture | Enactment of possible events surrounding the second coming of Christ. 1941. Black and white, talkie, 12 minutes, 16mm. | 1941 |
| F71 | 11 | b&w | Shining for Jesus | Children's film, featuring a message by Walter Wilson and the hymn This Little Light of Mine sung by George Beverly Shea. | 1943 |
| F49 | 16 | b&w | Singin' And Talkin' 'Bout My Lord | Five young men, a quartet and a pianist, sing and give testimonies. 1947. Black and white, talkie, 16 minutes, 16mm. | 1947 |
| F50 | 16 | b&w | Soo Ok's Reward | Story of the establishment of a Korean orphanage by Soo Ok. | 1950 |
| F51 | 14 | b&w | Songs and Stories For Children | Children's film of songs sung by George Beverly Shea and an object lesson by Walter Wilson. | 1943 |
| F70 | 30 | b&w | Songs of Fanny Crosby | Film about the influence of hymn writer Crosby on a contemporary man, portrayed by George Beverly Shea. | 1947 |
| F70a | 10 | b&w | Songs of Fanny Crosby (partial) | Segment of F70 which was filmed in the Morton Arboretum. | 1947 |
| F52 | 4 | b&w | Story Of A Fountain Pen | Object lesson. Researchers must use V14. | 1939 |
| F53 | 30 | b&w | Sun and Shadow | Story of the conversion of a young Japanese man. | 1955 |
| F54 | 25 | b&w | Testimony of Leland Wang | Personal testimony of Dr. Wang, president of the Chinese Foreign Missionary Union (Chinese soundtrack). Researchers must use V12. | N.d. |
| F55 | 25 | b&w | Touch Of The Master's Hand | Film featuring the music of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neighbor. Mr. Neighbor plays a viola d'amour dating from 1759. | 1951 |
| F56 | 10 | b&w | A Trip To The Zoo | Children's object lesson film. 1943. | 1943 |
| F57 | 10 | b&w | Under Marching Orders | H. A. Ironside speaks from Acts 1 on the Gospel mandate. (2 copies). | 1945 |
| F58 | 20 | b&w | The Unpardonable Sin | Dr. Jesse M. Hendley preaches on the unpardonable sin. | 1948 |
| F59 | 10 | b&w | Using God's Word Effectively | One of a series of four films in which Dr. Walter Wilson talk about witnessing techniques. (See also F11, F12, F46.) (2 copies). | 1943 |
| F60 | 20 | b&w | Voice From The Sky | Rev. Louis W. Arnold tells of his preaching from an airplane. | 1952 |
| F61 | 20 | b&w | The Way to Heaven | Musical film featuring Paul Levin and Bob Findley. | 1946 |
| F62 | 75 | b&w | What Mean Ye By This Service | Dramatization about the conversion of a Jewish family. | N.d. |
| F63 | 32 | b&w | White Fields In Europe | Documentary about Youth for Christ work in Europe. Researchers must use V11. | 1951 |
| F64 | 12 | b&w | Why Am I So Happy? | Grace Zijp sings and gives her testimony. | N.d. |
| F65 | 12 | b&w | You Can't Earn It | Dr. Walter Wilson speaks from Mark 1 on the conditions and nature of salvation. | 1943 |
|
Filmstrip # |
Tape # |
Tape type |
Title | Description | Date |
| FS1 | None | -- | -- | Sample of Tel-N-See, made from 35 mm slides, of the beginning of India Story, produced by the World Home Bible League. | n.d. |
| FS2 | T2 | R | Adding Numbers to Your Life | The mathematic program in the public schools of Wheaton, Illinois. | n.d. |
| FS3 | None | -- | Alcohol and You | Produced by Young America Films. Program for teens on the use of alcohol. | n.d. |
| FS4 | T4 | R | Andros' Harvest Call | World Evangelism's mission program to Andros Island in the Bahamas. | n.d. |
| FS5 | T5 | R | Bible Fishing | A game to acquaint children with the Bible. | n.d. |
| FS6 | T6 | R | Black Borneo | Work of Go Ye Mission among tribal people of Borneo. | n.d. |
| FS7 | T7 | R | Buried Treasure | Program about the meaning of the Bible verse John 3:16. The Archives only has the audio tape, not the filmstrip. | n.d. |
| FS8 | None | -- | Challenge of the Philippines | Work of the New Tribes Mission in the Philippines. | n.d. |
| FS9 | T9 | R | Christ Returneth | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS10 | T10 | C | David and Goliath | Retelling of the biblical story. | n.d. |
| FS10a | T10a | R | David and Goliath | Spanish version of FS10. | n.d. |
| FS11 | None | -- | Dental Caries: Its Cause and Prevention | Produced by the Scientific Film Company. Film about an oral disease. | 1962 |
| FS12 | T12 | -- | Ecuador | The work of radio station HCJB in Ecuador. | n.d. |
| FS13 | T13 | R | Elijah at Mt. Carmel | A retelling of the biblical story. | n.d. |
| FS14 | T14 | -- | Faith of Our Fathers | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS15 | None | -- | God's Trees | Fictional children's story by Helen Frazee-Bower about a tree that because the cross on which Christ was crucified. | n.d. |
| FS16 | T16 | R | Grace Children's Home | Film about a home for problem children in Henderson, Nebraska, run by Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Barkman. Alternate title: The House that Love Built. | n.d. |
| FS17 | T17 | R | Have Thine Own Way | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS18 | T18 | R | Higher Flight | Model airplanes used as an object lesson to teach children about the Christian life | n.d. |
| FS19 | None | -- | How to Be Born Again, Part I | Lesson by Kay Friedrishsen's on salvation through Christ. Intended for nonChristians and Christians. See FS20. | n.d. |
| FS20 | T20 | R | How to Be Born Again, Part II | Continuation of lesson by Kay Friedrishsen's on salvation through Christ. Intended for Christians. See FS19. | n.d. |
| FS21 | T21 | R | I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS22 | T22 | R | In the Beginning | Narrated by D. Lee Chestnut. Program about the creation of the world. | n.d. |
| FS23 | T23 | R | In My Heart There Sings a Melody | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS24 | T24 | R | Jesus Saves | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS25 | T25 | R | Jonah | Retelling of the biblical story. | n.d. |
| FS25a | T25a | R | Jonah | Spanish version of FS25. | n.d. |
| FS26 | T26 | C | Lighthouse Adventure | Children's story about two children's rescue from a storm, which serves as the basis for a message about Jesus as the light of the world. | n.d. |
| FS27 | T27 | R | Little Toy Soldier | Children's story about a toy solider who wanted to belong to a Christian boy. | n.d |
| FS28 | T28 | R | Living Waters | Program compares the Christian life to the course of a flowing stream. | n.d. |
| FS29 | T29 | R | Lost Lamb | Jesus as the Good Shepherd. | n.d. |
| FS30 | None | -- | The Macedonian Call | Retelling of the biblical story from Acts 16. | n.d. |
| FS31 | T31 | R | Mr. Tel-N-See | Program that introduced the Tel-N-See projector and the programs that were available for it. Box also contains a handwritten script for the program and a 35mm strip with the same program. | n.d. |
| FS55 | T55 | R | A Mighty Fortress | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS32 | T32 | R | Multiplied Ministries | Description of the programs of the World Missionary Radio Fellowship, the parent company of HCJB. | n.d. |
| FS56 | T56 | R | New Birth | The transformation of a caterpillar is used to explain rebirth through Jesus Christ. | n.d. |
| FS33 | T33 | R | Nick and Nock Nickle | A program encouraging children to give money for the support of foreign missions. | n.d. |
| FS34 | T34 | R | No Place to Hide | Narrated by D. Lee Chestnut. Program uses atomic science to illustrate Biblical doctrines of salvation. | n.d. |
| FS35 | T35 | R | Noah and the Ark | Retelling of the biblical story. | n.d. |
| FS36 | T36 | R | Note of Praise | Program for children about singing for Jesus. | n.d. |
| FS37 | T37 | R | O Little Town of Bethlehem | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS38 | T38 | R | The Old Rugged Cross | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS39 | T39 | R | On a Hill Far Away | Slightly different version of FS13. | n.d. |
| FS40 | T40 | C | Pilgrim's Progress, parts I, II, II | Retelling of John Bunyan's allegory. | n.d. |
| FS41 | T41 | R | Power of the Blood | Explanation of salvation through Jesus, with emphasis on the power of His blood. | n.d. |
| FS42 | T42 | R | Saviour Like a Shepherd | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS43 | T43 | R | Silent Night | Part of the Filmsing series. Meant to be used as an aid in congregational hymn sings. | n.d. |
| FS44 | T44 | R | Samuel Squirrel | Story of a squirrel used to encourage children to memorize Bible verses. | n.d. |
| FS45 | None | -- | The Sinner's Dream | Allegory about sins, death and salvation. | n.d. |
| FS46 | T46 | R | This Amazing Universe | Presentation about how the universe reveals the greatness of God, ending with a description of salvation through Christ. | n.d. |
| FS47 | T47 | R | Thankful Dandelion | Springtime as a reminder of God's blessings. | n.d. |
| FS48 | T48 | R | Thirsty Africa | The missionary work of TEAM in South Africa. | n.d. |
| FS49 | T49 | R | Twentieth Century's Mightiest Pen | Produced by the Sword of the Lord. Program about leading Fundamentalist John R. Rice. | n.d. |
| FS50 | None | -- | The Voice of God: The Fatherhood of God | Bible study. | n.d. |
| FS51 | None | -- | The Voice of God: How to Grow in God | Bible study. | n.d. |
| FS52 | None | -- | Work of the Navajo Mission, Inc. | The work of the mission among Native Americans in Arizona. | n.d. |
| FS53 | T53 | R | World Book Encyclopedia | Promotion piece about the encyclopedia. | n.d. |
| FS54 | T54 | R | Zion Haste | Program on how to organize a successful missionary conference at a church. | n.d. |
| # | Type | b&w / c | Length in minutes | Title | Description | Date |
| V1 | U-matic | b&w | 20 | The Blessed Hope | See F5. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1943 |
| V2 | U-matic | b&w | 30 | Jungle Blood Hunters | See F14.This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | N.d. |
| V3 | U-matic | b&w | 15 | I am the Bible | See F30. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | N.d. |
| V4 | VHS | b&w | 4 | Story of a Fountain Pen | See F52. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1939 |
| V5 | U-matic | b&w, c | 35 | Charge It To My Account | Sermon by Harry Ironside on the book of Philemon. The sermon is illustrated by a silent play about Philemon. 1948. Black and white, 19 minutes. This video was copied from a 16mm film. Also on this tape is an interview of Clarence Jones by a staff person on channel 38 in Chicago in which Jones talks about Paul Rader, the radio work of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle, and origins of radio station HCJB. N.D. Color, 3/4" U-matic, 16 minutes. | 1948 |
| V6 | U-matic | C | 60 | Pilgrim's Progress | See F48. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | N.d. |
| V7 | U-matic | B&w | 46 | Heathen Rage, Morning Calm | See F26, F36. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1951, n.d. |
| V8 | VHS | C | 30 | Airmail from God | See F1. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1952 |
| V9 | VHS | b&w | 16 | Heathen Rage | See F26. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1951 |
| V10 | VHS | b&w | 30 | A Passion for Souls | See F47. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1953 |
| V11 | U-matic | b&w | 32 | White Field in Europe | See F63.This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1951 |
| V12 | U-matic | b&w | 30 | Testimony of Leland Wang | See F54. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | N.d. |
| V13 | U-matic | b&w | 30 | Songs of Fanny Crosby | See F70. This video copy was made by the Archives staff. | 1947 |
| Box | Folder | Item | |
| Catalogs | |||
| 1 | 1 | Films, n.d. | |
| 1 | 2 | Projectors, n.d. | |
| Correspondence | |||
| 1 | 3 | Jones, Robert F.; 1959-1963 | |
| 1 | 4 | General; 1945, 1960 | |
| Diary | |||
| 1 | 5 | 1943-1945 | |
| 1 | 6 | 1946 | |
| 1 | 7 | 1947 | |
| 1 | 8 | Doctrinal Statement; n.d. | |
| 1 | 9 | Letterhead; n.d. | |
| 2 | 1 | Magazine Articles; 1945, 1948 | |
| 2 | 2 | Miracle Projector material; n.d. | |
| 2 | 3 | Miscellaneous; 1942-1964 | |
| 1 | 10 | Newsletters; 1945, 1961-1963 | |
| 1 | 11 | Newspaper Clippings; 1977 n.d. | |
| 1 | 12 | Pamphlet: "A Peculiar Hobby"; n.d. | |
| Scripts | |||
| 1 | 13 | Backyard Explorations; n.d. | |
| 1 | 14 | Dear Diary; n.d. | |
| 1 | 15 | The Doctor Prescribes; n.d. | |
| 1 | 16 | The Door to Heaven; n.d. | |
| 1 | 17 | Five Minutes To Live; October 30, 1945 | |
| 1 | 18 | Found Wanting; n.d. | |
| 1 | 19 | General Invitation - John R. Rice; September 19, 1947 | |
| 1 | 20 | Go Ye; September 19, 1947 | |
| 1 | 21 | Gospel Dynamite; n.d. | |
| 1 | 22 | Heathen Rage; n.d. | |
| 1 | 23 | I Am The Bible; November 20, 1947 | |
| 1 | 24 | Law and Grace; n.d. | |
| 1 | 25 | Little Toy Soldier; October 9, 1947 | |
| 1 | 26 | The Lost Sheep; n.d. | |
| 1 | 27 | The Man Who Forgot God; n.d. | |
| 1 | 28 | Musical Moments With a Business Man's Chorus; January 7, 1947 | |
| 1 | 29 | Musical Moments With The Harmonettes; n.d. | |
| 1 | 30 | Now Is The Time; October 4, 1948 | |
| 1 | 31 | On The March For Christ; n.d. | |
| 2 | 4 | Power of the Blood; n.d. | |
| 1 | 32 | Prodigal Son; n.d. | |
| 1 | 33 | The Pursuit of Happiness; September 2, 1948 | |
| 1 | 34 | The Rapture; n.d. | |
| 1 | 35 | The Singing Heart; n.d. | |
| 1 | 36 | The Songs Of Fanny Crosby; n.d. | |
| 1 | 37 | Soul Winning Experiences; July 2, 1947 | |
| 1 | 38 | The Story of a Fountain Pen; n.d. | |
| 1 | 39 | Story Time Number One - Charlie Cardinal; n.d. | |
| 1 | 40 | Story Time Number Two - A Race in the Forest; n.d. | |
| 1 | 41 | Thankful Dandelion; n.d. | |
| 1 | 42 | The Wayward World; n.d. | |
| 2 | 5 | Study Outline: Pilgrim's Progress; n.d. | |
| 2 | 6 | Tel-N-See Projector and camera materials; n.d. | |
| 1 | 43 | Tracts: April, 1961, n.d. | |