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Title: Ben Weir (1985)
Description: "For 16 months, the Rev. Benjamin Weir was in captivity as a hostage in Lebanon; and in a sense his family also was held hostage. In their own words, family members tell of their private ordeal and the great release they themselves experienced when husband and father Ben was unexpectedly set free. The program features excerpts from Ben Weir's September 24, 1985 homecoming press conference at the National Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., plus exclusive interviews with Ben Weir, Carol Weir, and other Weir family members."
Creator Name(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Date Created: 1985, November 1985, November 1985
Name Subject(s): Weir, Ben, 1923-2016., Weir, Carol, 1924-
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Lebanon--Beirut--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Lebanon, Beirut, 20th century., Lebanon, 20th century., North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 00-0225d; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Electronic Program Resources Records, 1983-1987.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MjcyNw==
Identifier (local): 00-0225d_Ben_Weir_November_1985
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:10182

Title: War, the Unacceptable Solution (1984)
Description: "The issues of nuclear armament and the arms race in general are studied by looking at the effects of nuclear destruction and the efforts of people throughout the world to seek peace. Some scenes in this program graphically depict the effects of nuclear war and may not be suitable for young children." Includes scenes of Presbyterian Peace Fellowship nuclear freeze march, New York, 1982.
Creator Name(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Date Created: 1984
Name Subject(s): Presbyterian Peace Fellowship.
Topical Subject(s): Peace., Nuclear disarmament., Antinuclear movement.
Geographic subjects: North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 00-0225d; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Electronic Program Resources Records, 1983-1987.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MjcyNw==
Identifier (local): 00-0225d_War_the_Unacceptable_Solution_1984
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:10183

Title: Celebrating the Year of the Older Person (1983)
Description: "Jean Keir Beaver, winner of the 1983 United Presbyterian Peace Seeker award, discusses peacemaking with Shubert and Eva Frye. Elderhostelers in Newton, New Jersey study the great outdoors. "Green Thumb" program of the National Farmers Union. Telephone service, staffed by retired volunteers, aids elderly in New York City. Maggie Kuhn talks about the Gray Panther organization and her philosophies on aging."
Creator Name(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Date Created: 1983
Name Subject(s): Kuhn, Maggie, 1905-1995., Frye, Eva Watson., Frye, G. Shubert., Gray Panthers.
Topical Subject(s): Older people--Political activity--United States.
Geographic subjects: United States., North and Central America--United States
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 00-0225d; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Electronic Program Resources Records, 1983-1987.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MjcyNw==
Identifier (local): 00-0225d_Celebrating_the_Year_of_the_Older_Person_1983
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:10185

Title: Looking for God's Presence / The Gospel in Africa (1985)
Description: "This is a portrayal of two African countries, Kenya and Zambia, and their commitment to Christianity. In Kenya, we focus on the Masai tribe and how they are gradually modifying their traditions in response to their Christian faith. In Zambia, we interview Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, son of a Presbyterian pastor and president of the republic. President Kaunda talks about the situation in South Africa, the concerns of the independent African nations, and the movement towards imposing economic sanctions. He warns that unless the conflict in South Africa is resolved hundreds of thousands of people will die."
Creator Name(s): Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Support Agency. Communications Unit. Video One (creator)
Date Created: 1985, 1985, 1985
Name Subject(s): Kaunda, Kenneth D. (Kenneth David), 1924-
Topical Subject(s): Apartheid--South Africa.
Geographic subjects: South Africa., Kenya., South Africa., Zambia., Africa--Kenya, Africa--Zambia, Africa--South Africa
Physical Location: ARCHIVES 00-0225d; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Electronic Program Resources Records, 1983-1987.--http://prestohost68.inmagic.com/Presto/content/Detail.aspx?ctID=Y2RiNWNkNzctNWJhOS00Zjk1LTk4ZTgtNDZmNGYyNGFhZGMx&rID=MjcyNw==
Identifier (local): 00-0225d_Looking_for_Gods_Presence_1985
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:10184

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