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• Conference of Mennonites in Canada - Congregational Resources Board - Conference Publications
  
  
  Retrieval numbers: Volume 198-208, 465-468, 530, 702, 703, 1456, 1457, 4346-4352
  
  Title: B.02 Conference Publications
  Dates: 1942-1982
  Extent: 2.7 m of textual material
  Extent:

  Historical note

  Although the CMC formed a Publications committee at its first annual sessions in 1903, there is very little original material surviving from this era. The first CMC publication was Der Mitarbeiter (begun in October 1906). The Mennonite Heritage Centre has a complete set (1906-1943). It also has a complete set of the CMC Yearbooks (1928-1999). The conference published inserts in The Mennonite Reporter. For a short period in the 1990s it had its own conference publication call Nexus (1994-1997. After 1977 the publicaiton of the German language paper, Der Bote, also came under its management. In 1997 a new paper, Canadian Mennonite, became the periodical through which the conference served its congregations. CMC also published the devotional Light for he Day/Licht fuer den Tag.

  Scope and content note

  These files consist primarily of correspondence pertaining to publications dating from the period after 1950. The main publications dealt with are the CMC Yearbook, Der Bote, The Canadian Mennonite (1953-1971), Mennonite Reporter (1971-1997), Canadian Mennonite (1997-), Light for the Day/Licht fuer den Tag. The Canadian Mennonite and its successors, Mennonite Reporter (1972) and Canadian Mennonite (1997) had an arms-length relationship with the conference.

  Files were generated by: a) J.G. Rempel (Conference Secretary) 1939-1942 b) David P. Neufeld (Executive Secretary of the CMC) 1961-1967 c) H.T. Klassen (Executive Secretary of the Board of Education and Publication) 1954-1966 d) Henry H. Epp (Executive Secretary of the Board of Education and Publication) 1966-1971 e) Henry H. Epp (Executive Secretary of the Congrgational Resources Board) 1971-1974 f) Lawrence Klippenstein (CMC Editor of Publications) 1973-1976 g) Irene Friesen Petkau (1976-1977) h) Adelia Neufeld Wiens (1977-1978) i) Susan Rempel Letkemann (1978-1981) j) Larry Kehler (1982-1983) k) Eleanor Loewen (1983-1984) l) Brenda Suderman (1983-1987) m) Marg Franz (1987-1994) n) Roma Quapp editor of Nexus (1994-1997) o) Aiden Schlichting Enns

  For most researchers the useful part of this sub series are the publications. For example, Der Miterbeitar and Der Bote have great usefulness for reconstructing many facets of early Mennonite life in Canada and for understanding the thinking of Mennonite people. The CMC yearbooks which include the proceedings of the annual conferences, give an overview of the ministry through the years. The English language papers give a survey of more recent events and understanding.

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• Conference of Mennonites in Canada - Congregational Resources Board - Conference Publications

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  Finding aids

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  Notes

  Physical description details

  original and all are in good condition.

  Language

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  The pre-1955 documents are largely in German, whereas most post-1960 correspondence is in English.

  Restrictions on access

  none

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  Inventory file list for CMC Series B.02. Conference Publications

  
  Volume 198
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1962-1964)
  1. Publications (1962)
  2. Der Bote (1962)
  3. Canadian Mennonite Policing Co. Ltd. (1962)
  4. Canadian Mennonite (1962)
  5. Conference Highlights (1962)
  6. Canadian Mennonite Policing Co. Ltd. (1963)
  7. Publications/Der Bote (1963)
  8. Publication/Conference Highlights (1963)
  9. Committees English Paper (1964)
  10. Publications / Der Bote (1964)
  11. Canadian Mennonite Association (1964)
  
  Volume 199
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1965-1973)
  1. General Orders (1965)
  2. General News Releases (1965)
  3. General Publications / Der Bote (1965)
  4. Conference Bulletin #1 (1965)
  5. Conference Bulletin #2 (1965)
  6. Canadian Mennonite Association (1965)
  7. General Publications (1966)
  8. General Publications - General (1966)
  9. General Publications – Conference Bulletin (1966)
  10. General Publications / Der Bote (1966)
  11. Canadian Mennonite Association (1966)
  12. General Publications (1967)
  13. General Publications - General (1967)
  14. General Publications / Der Bote (1967)
  15. Canadian Mennonite Association (1967)
  16. Bulletin
  17. Bulletin (1967-1973)
  18. Bulletin (1965-1968)
  19. Club 600: CMC-CMBC Inter-Office Memos (1970-1971)
  
  Volume 200
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1954-1969)
  1. Correspondence (Jan. 1968)
  2. Correspondence (March 1968)
  3. Correspondence (April 1968)
  4. Correspondence (May 1968)
  5. Correspondence (June 1968)
  6. Correspondence (July 1968)
  7. Correspondence (Aug. 1968)
  8. Correspondence (Sep. 1968)
  9. Correspondence (Oct. 1968)
  10. Correspondence (Nov. 1968)
  11. Material for November Bulletin (1968-1969)
  12. Bote (1954-1968) including Kinderbote (1956)
  
  Volume 201
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1964-1973)
  1. Articles (1970-1972)
  2. Lists (1971-1973)
  3. Correspondence (General) Mennonite Reporter (1964-1972)
  4. Minutes, Meetings/Mennonite Reporter (1971-1972)
  
  Volume 202
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1960-1971)
  1. Materials (1968)
  2. Light for the Day #1 (1969)
  3. Light for the Day #2 (1968-1971)
  4. Light for the Day #3 (1970)
  5. Light for the Day #4 (1958-1970)
  6. Lich fuer den Tag P.R. Harder (1960)
  
  Volume 203
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1959-1972)
  1. Light for the Day (1959-1968)
  2. Family Devotional/Rejoice (1971-1972)
  3. Worship (1971)
  4. Worship, Current (1969-1970)
  
  Volume 204
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1970-1974)
  1. Publications Correspondence General (1971-1974)
  2. Finances (1973)
  3. Reports (1971)
  4. Address Lists (1973)
  5. Staff (1970-1972)
  6. Council of Boards (1974)
  7. Annual Session (1974)
  8. Policy (1971-1973)
  9. Periodical (1970-1971)
  10. Process (1971-1974)
  11. Der Bote (1971-1973)
  
  Volume 205
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1969-1974)
  1. Der Bote (1969-1974)
  2. The Canadian Mennonite (1968-1971)
  3. Mennonite Reporter #1 (1973-1974)
  4. Mennonite Reporter #2 (1972-1974)
  5. Mennonite Reporter #3 (1972-1974)
  6. Ontario Publication/Mennonite Reporter (1971)
  7. The Mennonite (1969-1973)
  
  Volume 206
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1964-1974)
  1. Publications Questionnaire (1974)
  2. Promotion/Publicity (1974)
  3. News Releases (1968-1974)
  4. News #1 (1969-1971)
  5. News #2 (1964-1968)
  
  Volume 207
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1970-1974)
  1. Published Manuscripts (1971-1973)
  2. Published Materials (1970-1974)
  
  Volume 208
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1959-1973)
  1. Unpublished Manuscripts (1971-1973)
  2. Helps, Symbols, Maps, etc. (1970)
  3. Rejoice (1973)
  4. Personal Study
  5. HHE Personal File on Der Bote (1966-1967)
  6. Meeting of Mennonite Editors (1970)
  7. Deacon’s Manual (1967)
  8. Mennonite Men (1967-1968)
  9. Ministers’ Handbook (1959-1965)
  
  Volume 465
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1974-1982)
  1. Publications (1978-1979)
  2. Correspondence general (1978)
  3. Persons (1978-1981)
  4. Congregations (1978-1981)
  5. Pastoral Appointments (1976-1981)
  6. Organizations (1979-1981)
  7. Special Programs (1978)
  8. Provincial Conference (1974-1982)
  9. General Conference (1976-1977)
  10. Schools and Colleges (1976-1977)
  11. Invoices and Payment Orders (1978)
  12. Address Lists
  13. Promotion (1974-1976)
  14. Constitutions (1977-1975)
  15. Staff (1976-1980)
  16. Promotion and Publicity – General Board
  17. Promotion and Publicity – Canadian Mennonite Bible College (1978)
  18. Promotion and Publicity – Congregational Resources (1977-1979)
  19. Promotion and Publicity – Native Ministry (1977)
  20. Annual Sessions (1976-1982)
  21. Nominating Committee (1981)
  22. Local Committee (1978, 1982)
  23. Reports (1975-1978)
  24. Bulletin (1975-1982)
  25. News Coverage (1976-1982)
  
  Volume 466
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1970-1982)
  1. News Releases (1975-1982)
  2. General (1976-1982)
  3. Policy (1970)
  4. General Correspondence re: Mennonite Reporter, Mennonite and Der Bote (1973-1976)
  5. Promotion/Publicity (1977)
  6. Published Materials (retained) (1979-1982)
  7. Unpublished Manuscripts (1977-1982)
  8. Project Calendar (1981-1982)
  9. Bulletin Inserts (1974-1978)
  10. Worship Aids (1974-1978)
  11. Der Bote Correspondence (1974-1977)
  12. Youth (1978-1981)
  
  Volume 467
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1974-1982)
  1. Der Bote Reports, Minutes (1978-1982)
  2. Mennonite Reporter General (1974-1980)
  3. Correspondence Mennonite Reporter (1974-1982)
  4. Mennonite Publishing Service (1974-1977)
  5. Non-Conference Reporting in Mennonite Reporter (1974-1975)
  6. Published Features (1976)
  7. The Mennonite General (1977)
  8. Correspondence: The Mennonite (1974-1981)
  
  Volume 468
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1974-1982)
  1. Reports, Minutes, etc. The Mennonite (1973-1981)
  2. Conventions General (1978-1979)
  3. Published General (1978)
  4. Books
  5. Conference of Mennonites in Canada Yearbooks (1975-1981)
  6. CMC ad. (1980-1982)
  7. Stationary Samples
  8. Mennonite Reporter (1982)
  9. News Releases (1974-1978)
  10. Print Communications and the CMC (1980-1981)
  11. Correspondence with Prime Minister of Canada (1982)
  12. Slide Presentation (July 6, 1981)
  13. Native Ministry Minutes (1982)
  14. Poetry: Barb Wieler
  15. The Mennonite (1979-1982)
  16. Songbook for Conference (1982)
  17. Bulletin Inserts (1978-1981)
  18. News Releases (1982)
  19. Correspondence, Misc. (1982)
  20. Publicity Proposal (1979)
  
  Volume 530
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1942-1944)
  1. Gesangbuch Correspondence (1942-1944)
  
  Volume 702
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1948-1972)
  1. Manitoba Mennonite Youth Organization Bulletins (1948-1972)
  
  Volume 703
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1957-1971)
  1. Canadian Mennonite (1957-1968)
  2. Canadian Mennonite Association: Annual Reports (1964-1969)
  3. Mennonite Church Periodicals Study (1971?)
  4. Manual for Correspondents of the Canadian Mennonite (1963)
  
  Volume 1456
  CMC – Congregational Resource Board – Congregational Resource Board – (1973-1977)
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1973-1977)
  1. Congregations (Sept. 1974-Dec. 1976)
  2. Annual Conference Packet (1973-1977)
  
  Volume 1457
  CMC – Congregational Resource Board – Congregational Resource Board – (1969-1977)
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications - (1969-1976)
  1. Songbook and Worship (1975-1976)
  2. Bulletin, Vol. 10 #1 (1974)
  3. Bulletin, Vol. 11 #1 (1975)
  4. Bulletin, Vol. 12 #1 (1976)
  5. Bulletin, Vol. 13 #1 (1977)
  6. Sunday School Project Calendar (1975-1976)
  7. Monthly Sunday School Letters (1969-1976)
  
  Volume 4346
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1982-1993)
  1. CMC Report (1993)
  2. CMC Report (1992)
  3. CMC Report (1991)
  4. CMC Report (1990)
  5. CMC Report (1989)
  6. Bulletin (1988)
  7. Pre-Conference Bulletin (1982-1983)
  8. CMC Yearbook (1993)
  9. CMC Yearbook (1992)
  10. CMC Yearbook (1991)
  11. CMC Yearbook (1989)
  12. CMC Yearbook (1988)
  
  Volume 4347
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1988-1994)
  1. Council of Boards (1994)
  2. CMC Annual Sessions – Newsletter (1993)
  3. CMC Annual Sessions - Registration (1993)
  4. CMC Annual Sessions (1992)
  5. CMC Annual Sessions – Newsletter (1992)
  6. CMC Annual Sessions - Registration (1992)
  7. CMC Annual Sessions – Newsletter (1991)
  8. Annual Sessions (1990)
  9. Annual Sessions - Registration (1990)
  10. Annual Sessions (1989)
  11. Annual Sessions, News Sheet (1989)
  12. Annual Sessions (1988)
  13. Annual Sessions, Hosting (1988)
  14. Prayer Week (1992)
  15. Prayer Week (1991)
  16. Prayer Week (1990)
  17. Prayer Week (1989)
  18. Prayer Week (1988)
  
  Volume 4348
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1984-1993)
  1. Project Calendar (1993)
  2. Project Calendar (1992)
  3. Project Calendar (1991)
  4. Project Calendar (1990)
  5. Project Calendar (1989)
  6. Project Calendar (1988)
  7. Project Calendar (1987)
  8. Project Calendar (1986)
  9. Project Calendar (1985)
  10. Project Calendar (1984)
  11. “The Poor Among Us”, paste-ups
  
  Volume 4349
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1983-1992)
  1. News Releases (1992)
  2. News Releases (1991)
  3. News Releases (1990)
  4. News Releases (1989)
  5. News Releases (1988)
  6. News Releases (1987)
  7. News Releases (1986)
  8. News Releases (1985)
  9. News Releases (1984)
  10. News Releases (1983)
  11. “Study Guide on Accountability”, Proofs
  
  Volume 4350
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1985-1994)
  1. Insert (Jan. 1993)
  2. Insert (Feb. 1994)
  3. Insert (March 1994)
  4. Insert (April 1994)
  5. Insert (May 1994)
  6. Insert (June 1994)
  7. Insert (Dec. )
  8. Insert (Nov. )
  9. CMC Insert Correspondence (1994)
  10. CMC Insert (1993)
  11. CMC Insert Correspondence (1993)
  12. CMC Insert Correspondence (1992)
  13. CMC Insert Correspondence (1991)
  14. CMC Insert Correspondence (1989)
  15. CMC Insert Correspondence (1988)
  16. Inserts in Mennonite Reporter (1986)
  17. Inserts in Mennonite Reporter (1985)
  18. Mennonite Reporter Insert – General Policy
  
  Volume 4351
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1988-1994)
  1. Growing Edge Series (1991-1993)
  2. Couples in Ministry (May 1994)
  3. Transitions for Pastors (March 1994)
  4. G. Wiebe Retirement questionnaires (May 1993)
  5. Pastors to Non-Mennonite Schools (Dec. 1992)
  6. Responses to Gulf War (April 1991)
  7. Responses to Gulf War (April 1991)
  8. Women in Leadership (June 1991)
  9. CMC Sets Direction for Future (Jan.-April. 1991)
  10. Changes in CMC, Tributes to L. Kehler, E. Remple, Funk (June 1990)
  11. CMC is called to be Faithful (Jan.-May 1990)
  12. Spouses of Retired Ministers (Jan. 1990)
  13. Pastors on Leave (Jan. 1989)
  14. CMBC Graduates Questionnaires (March 1988)
  
  Volume 4352
  CMC – Resources Commission - Conference Publications – CMC Editor’s Files (1987-1994)
  1. GB Fundraising Letters (1987-1994)
  2. GB reports to Conference and Congregations (1988-1993)
  3. Snippets (1988-1994)
  4. Blitz to MCEC associate congregations (April 28-May 6, 1993)
  5. Communications (1992-1994)
  6. Consultations with GC, Sioux Falls (June 1991)
  7. Consultations with GC, Sioux Falls (June 1988)
  8. Consultations with Partner Conference (June 6, 1990)
  9. Consultations with MCEC (June 17, 1990)
  10. Ethics Documents
  11. General Conference Triennial Sessions, Sioux Falls (1992)
  12. General Conference Triennial Sessions, Normal (1989)
  13. MWC Assembly Newsletter: “Journal”(1990)
  14. D. Schroeder Symposium (1986-1989)
  15. Printing – Publications (1990-1991)
  16. Study Guide on Poverty: “The Poor Among Us” (1987-1988)
  17. Mennonite Publishing Service (1992-1993)
  18. Staff Meetings (1989-1994)
  19. Yearbook (1994)
  20. Statistics Sheets (1994)
  21. CMC Yearbook (1993)