Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Saint Nicholas" shows the Wenner family praying with a lit candles on their Advent wreath. Saint Nicholas makes his appearance with treats for the family, a tradition on his feast, December 6. ""Saint Nicholas"" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist. (Sound quality for this film is poor.)
This sound clip highlights Alice (Johnson) Lund's early memories of a Christmas in Malung. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
The 1961 Dodge County Extension Service Annual Report contains two documents: 10-page summary, 106-page Narrative Report. The Narrative Report contains: Introductory Statement (pages 1-3); Crop Production 7th Crop show with some results, soil plots, testing and fertilizer, quality hay (pages 4-12); Weeds and Insects Vegetable garden treatments, location map weed control plots (pages 12-14); Livestock Production Outlook, Beef and Swine Tours, Barrow Show and Institute with results, swine testing, dairy production, artificial breeding, dairy testing, loose housing (pages 15-21); Soil Conservation - Rotation, tree planting, State bulletin (pages 22-24); Farm Management, Feed Grain Program, CCC Stocks (pages 25-26); Home Program Organization, bulletins, Council officers, location map of clubs by Township, location map Clubs, Home Programs include Civil Defense, Christmas, Wills and Descent of Property, Fish Cooking, County Government, various location maps of meetings (pages 77-89); 4-H Activities and Events some results, Career Exploration, County and State Fair with summary results (pages 77-100); Outlook and Recommendations Riply Ditch (pages 101102); Extension Committee Budget (page 105).
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
This sound clip highlights the holidays at Gramma Laura Johnson's house in Pinecreek. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Brad Dokken's story of Christmas at his Grandma Laura Johnson's home and his story of the Deer Shack Serves Up Old Guard Stories both written for the Grand Forks Herald. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Candlelight processional of choir from 1964 Festival of Christmas. Photographer used long term exposure to capture the streaks of light. Mural in background shows scenes from Jesus' birth and death.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir and orchestra performing in Scandinavian folk dress during the 1980 Festival of Christmas. Conductor in foreground and horse drawn sleigh landscape mural in the background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir singing and watching conductor while orchestra is at rest during Festival of Christmas. Background has mural of nativity scene in a blocky, collage style.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Pictured are students and a teacher at the Esko Corner one-room school during Christmas time in 1907. Sitting on the floor are Adolph P., George Tan, Arvid O., Fred Esko. In the second row are Ellen Hiukka, Helen Johnson, the teacher Hilda Swenson, Hilda Esko, Selma Juntunen, Isaac Esko, Sophie Johnson, Henry Juntunen, Sophie Peterson, Erick Tan, Charles Polo, Emil Peterson. Students identified in the third row are Lydia Peterson, John Peterson, Ed Juntunen, Alice Hiukka, Sophie Tan, Joseph Juntunen, and Hjalmer Juntunen. The tallest girl in the back center is Julia Sunnarborg. The rest are unidentified.
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Cooking with Christ" features lighting an Advent candle and notes breads, cakes and baked goods associated with Christmas. It highlights the importance of keeping Christ in the family and as the focus of Christmas. "Cooking with Christ" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Family Films, Inc. (Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
"Feasts of Christmas" notes the special days commemorated during the Christmas season: feasts of Saint Stephen, Saint John, Holy Innocents, and Mary and Joseph in route to Bethlehem. It features the poem "Over the Hills the Shepherds Hurried." "Feasts of Christmas" is one of thirty-nine films in the "Christ in the Home" series created in the early 1950s by Family Films for a weekly television series for Channel 11 (WMIN-TV) in the Twin Cities. Each program is based on a feast day, special observance or noteworthy Sunday in the liturgical year. Family Films, Inc. was formed in 1952 and operated out of a studio in Holy Angels Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The production team includes Father Edward Ramacher, photography; Father Vincent Huebsch, sound; Father Gordon Mycue, program director; Arnie Pung, KFAN engineer; Dick and Don DeZurik, Cathedral High School students who help with tapes in the library; Sisters Marold Kornovich and Arlynn Haan, teachers at Saint Augustine School; Edmund Linnemann, organist.
Six female students in white robes and silver tinsel belts around female student in white robe, red belt and wreath with lighted candles around her head. This dress is for the traditional celebration of Saint Lucia, which is a Scandinavian celebration of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir seated in front of mural with shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and grown Jesus with words "And the Word was made flesh And dwelt among us." flanked by two Bible verses from John 1 during Festival of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Festival of Christmas concert with full choir, seven-paneled nativity scene in background and seated audience visible in the foreground. Photo taken from the back of the center aisle.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Orchestra and choir during Festival of Christmas with banner in background that reads, ""Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the Highest"". Photo was taken from back of Robertson Center auditorium and shows the front and right side of audience.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir, orchestra and banner visible in background with silhouetted audience in foreground during the Festival of Christmas concert. Extended exposure shows streaks of light from candlelight procession onto the stage at the Robertson Center. The banner on the wall reads, "In the beginning was the word, the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us we beheld his glory."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Four female student musicians in Scandinavian folk dress playing from book of ""Christmas Strings"". Full-length bulletin board about Bethel in background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
