This series contains a wide variety of types of records. Many of the records in this series have been collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. This series gathers together records that describe and monitor social (and social justice) conditions in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Canada. Prominent topics at the national level include treatment of First Nations groups, responsible lifestyles, changes in Canadian agricultural practices, a “Human Context for Science and Technology” conference, civil disobedience and repression of civil disobedience, safety issues relating to food irradiation, Canadian food production, Canadian labour history and rights. Prominent topics at the provincial level include Hogwatch Manitoba and education (including religious teachings in schools). Prominent topics at the civic level include Winnipeg’s inner city, housing options for low-income families, mosquito fogging, future plans for development in Winnipeg, a demonstration against American aggression towards Grenada in 1983 and “squeegee kids."

A variety of types of records make up the sub-series; many – but not all – of the records originate in direct relation to the functioning of the Reflection, Action, Reflection group. Many of the records in the sub-series were collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. The sub-series gathers together material pertaining to the Reflection, Action, Reflection group, a group that considered the role of Christians (and Christian responsibility) in Canadian political and social justice processes. The sub-series includes records relating to the founding of the group as well as its areas of concern.

The sub-series is comprised of a variety of types of records. Many of the records in the sub-series were originated, rather than collected, by Carl Ridd. This sub-series gathers together records in the collection that were generated as a result of Ridd’s academic career (either as a student or an instructor) that pertain less to specific courses or topics of study and more to administration and scholarly duties fulfilled outside the classroom. Prominent topics in the sub-series include Ridd’s interactions with students outside the classroom, considerations of teaching in a university, Ridd’s administrative work in the Department of Religious Studies, United College and the University of Winnipeg and Ridd’s role as a thesis supervisor.

A wide variety of types of records make up the series. Many of the records have been collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. The series gathers together a group of records that do not appear to have any topical or chronological cohesiveness. It is unclear how Ridd had used, or intended to use, the records as they appear in the folders. The records pertain to a wide variety of topics that include Ridd’s intellectual, ministerial and social justice interests.

A wide variety of types of records make up the series, many of them originated by Carl Ridd. A large number of related documents have been collected, rather than originated, by Ridd. The series gathers together records pertaining to Ridd’s speaking and publishing habits that did not arise directly (although certainly indirectly) from his preaching as a United Church minister or teaching as a professor of Religious Studies. The records in this series relate topically to Ridd’s social justice concerns and academic interests.

A variety of types of records comprise the sub-series. Many of the records in this sub-series have been collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. This sub-series pulls together records in the collection that pertain to Christian theological matters without relating directly to either Ridd’s work as a minister or the United Church of Canada. The prominent topic in the sub-series is new or evolving theological positions, particularly in regard to liberation theology.

The material in this series is comprised of a wide variety of types of records. Many of the records in this series have been collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. The series contains records that pertain to issues arising from both the Canadian federal government and Manitoba provincial government. Prominent topics in the series include changes to healthcare and social services, Canadian foreign policy (especially in a violent world), the state of democracy in Canada (often from a concerned perspective), scandals and decadence amongst politicians, Canada’s New Democratic Party and the nature of Canada’s constitution (especially regarding challenges to Canada’s unity). See also series #3 (“Economic Issues”) and # 9 (“National and Civic Social Justice Issues in Canada”).

A wide variety of types of records make up the series. Many of the records in the series have been collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. The series gathers together records relating to Ridd’s interest in social justice issues taking place outside of Canada. Prominent issues in the series - besides those represented in the sub-series - include groups involved in international aid.

Most of the records in this sub-series have been originated by Carl Ridd, although a large number of supporting records collected by Ridd are also found in the sub-series. The sub-series gathers together records written by Ridd that he appears to have kept near-at-hand for referential use or to duplicate and pass on to others.

The material in this series is comprised of a wide variety of types of records, especially news media sources. Most of the records included in this series were collected, rather than originated, by Carl Ridd. The series contains records that pertain to conflict, violence and war with a strong focus on Canadian and – especially – American involvement. Prominent topics covered in the series include ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, wars in Vietnam and Yugoslavia, Canadian foreign policy and involvement in international conflicts, Ridd’s anti-war stance (brought on more by the nature of the conflicts than pacifist theology), violence in society, the Cold War and the role of the United States as an imperialist nation or rogue state in international affairs.