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• Information on Black History Month and the AAFRO House and Program records for 1969-1982.
• 1986-87 Budget for AAFRO Program.

Statistics: Student enrollment and statistics. Observations for 1945 - 1946.  Report for 1922 - 1947.

Script for "Accent on Education",  a radio spot introducing Professor Art Gilbert and students, who talk about the internship in Accounting.

Lola Sanger Accounting Award.

Accounting Alumni Directory, January 1992.

Photocopy of advertisement from Indiana Business Magazine, November 1995.

Robert M. Stauffer Award to Outstanding Business Students, "The News-Journal," 26 May 1987.

International perspectives in business curriculum.

Letter from The Council of Independent Colleges, regarding international aspects of business, 1988.

CIC International Business Grant Proposal memo.

One book property of the Adelphian Society, a literary society at Manchester College.

"Wild Life In Oregon:  Being a Stirring Recital of Actual Scens of Daring and Peril Among the Gigantic Forests and Terrific Rapids of the Columbia River (The Mississippi of the Pacific Slope) ....... "

History of the Administration Building.

Manchester College Administration Building Postcard Collection.

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

Advancement Christmas card, promotional materials, mission and vision statement, posters, Church of the Brethren connection, events, societies, self-study, float plan for a parade, and more.  Read the accession page for a complete listing.

VHS tapes and cassette tapes including but not limited to:

• Manchester College Centennial - 1889 - 1989.
• Inauguration of President Parker Marken.
• Seminar progam in Cordier lobby - Heifer Project International.  Bill Eberly is included, 30 May 1995.
• Baccalaureate and Commencement 1995.
• Bob Kerry in Vietnam, memories of a massacre in 1969.
• Ken Brown in office.
• Alumni experiences, 1941.
• The Next Step - A campaign to strengthen Manchester College toward the next century," kickoff - David Heist, Parker Marden.
• "Step Up To The Future."
• Laminated poster - "Little Known Office of College Advancement Facts."

Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193.

Welcome Weaver: President's Club program celebrating Welcome Weaver, his family, and Weaver Popcorn.

Material about the college experience of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Weller when they were students at Manchester College. 

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

Class of 1932 fundraising letters from Kenneth Kintner, see folder "Alumni Class of 1932 Fundraising."

This collection includes but is not limited to:

• Program for "Manchester College Spartan Soccer, Alive in '95."
• Reunion: Class of 1941, activities and "Test Your Memory," quiz (with answers).
• "Golden Anniversary, 1927-1977, 'The Mini-Aurora."
• 1990 Centennial Celebration.
• Cluster Reunion, May 17-19, 1991.  Theme: "It Happened On Our Watch..."
• 1991, Set-up Needs for May 1991 Alumni Day "Weekend."
• Invitation for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008.
• Brochure, "Alumni Connections for Life, Alumni Days, June 3-4, 2009."

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

1968 promotional, "The Next Eighty Years,"  from James K. Garber. 

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

Gifts to College: For the chime titled, "Christian Education."

Special Events Photograph Collection

Copies of photographs of class reunions over a span of years.

Alumni photographs for the Class of 1922 taken in Alumni gathering in 1972.

This collection includes but is not limited to:

• Reunion: Class of 1950
• Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
• Staffing Schedule
• Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
• Banquets
• List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004.  See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.

Gladys Dickey's "Manchester College" was first sung at the joint program of the Lincoln and Adelphian literary societies, May 18, 1912. 

"The Alumni Song" was written by Miss Lucile Klinger of Wabash, Indiana in the spring of 1917. 

Newspaper clippings about alumni events.

Services recognizing the death of alumni and members of the College community.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, October 1949 p.1; November 1949 p.2.

This collection contains materials related to Alumni Events.

Reunion 1907 and 1908 with picnic tables laid out on campus.  

Group photo taken in the Summer of 1907.

Expression Class photo circa 1907. MC 2003/35 #58 showing the Elocution Class expressing, "Supplication, 1907," with Professor Andrew Daniel Ward.

Willkie, Edward, 1914 graduate of the Academy and 1920 U.S. Olympic Wrestler. 

Irma Hensler Memorabilia Collection:

One issue of Refuge: Home for Wandering Manuscripts (May 1940).

Several issues of The Manchester Mirror (January 1938, April 1939, July 1939, January 1940, July 1940, January 1941, April 1941).

A memorial is held on an annual basis to remember alumni of Manchester University who have died during the year.  This is a video of the service held on 31 May 2012.

Alumni Photograph Collection including

Alumni Awards.

Alumnus, Troy Smith, is one of two of Manchester College's first graduating class (A.B. degree)-1900.

Correspondence, records. FERPA laws apply.

Blosser, Glenna. 

1936-1937 Diary of Manchester College alumna, Glenna Blosser Andrews.

Show:  Art show news clippings and schedules.

"Brothers" Memories and Impressions," Larry Weaver and Ron Weaver (MC alumni).

Manchester Junior High School show in union at MC, including Jed Bruce.

 

Photographs:  Two art show photographs and one art workshop (for older women) photo. 

Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  Many photographs are identified, including but not limited to:

• Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
• NRHH #83.
• Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
• Photographs of international students #14, #16.
• Amnesty International #13.
• Homecoming.

Invitation to Alumni Day and Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises May 1938. 

Handwritten notes on verso describing elements and costs of building a house. Quite interesting.

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

Newspaper article about Camp Mack with a large spotlight on Manchester College alumnus, Arden Ball.

Student, Dick Harris, is a member of the Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame. See stats in his file in Alumni Box 187.

See Also: Basketball Large Boxes 22 and 23 and the Basketball teams' (including Dick Harris') trip to Latin America.

Materials related to Manchester College including the diploma of Bill's father, John Eberly, Class of 1929. 

Personal information about individuals on the Board of Trustees.

Student, D. Owen Cottrell received a B.A. from Manchester College in 1903.  This is his notebook on Botany Lectures for Winter Term 1898 - 1999 and Spring Term 1899, with notes beginning 7 December 1898. The notebook is illustrated nicely. Though over 120 years old…the paper is supple and has been well preserved.

1937 "Aurora" with many autographs, a gift list, and words of advice.

Photograph of the Class of 1937 attending the 1987 reunion, along with an identification sheet and nametag.

Program from the "Combined Concert of the Manchester College Orchestra and Manchester College Concert Band," 1937, autographed by Hoy O. McIntire, Class of 1937.

Scrapbook from a trip Maxine Cripe Brembeck made to China in 1989. 

1998-99 Itineraries for Xalapa, Strasbourg, Nancy, Sapporo, Quito, Marburg, Dalian, Cochin, Cheltenham, Athens.

Admissions booklet "Brethren Colleges Abroad 35 Years of International Studies."

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

Sample letters to prospective BCA students from Allen C. Deeter, dated March and September 1996.

General Information about campus buildings, dedications, histories, renovations, names.

Additional information about buildings might also be found in 1 File/Large box 158 - Campaigns.

Information about many campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations, and names.

General Information about campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations and names.

James T. Westwood Collection, Part Two, a biography of Dr. Eldon Burke written by James T. Westwood, B.A. (History) Manchester College 1962, along with a revision submitted in 2012. 

Awards and degree belonging to President Emeritus, Edgar Butterbaugh, MC Class of 1949.

Bwala, Dr. Hyedima, BA from Manchester College in 1971.  LLD from Manchester College in 1992.  

Alumni Award recipient.  Included is a photo of Dr. Bwala presenting President Helman with a gift.

Biographical information regarding Dwight Byerly ("Pete" Byerly) and the bequest he and his wife, Helen, made to the University's Division III basketball program.

• MC2009/71: Career Fair Posters, File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various.
• MC2004/263: Lists of alumni and their careers. 
• Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.3; April 1951 p.4; March 1976 p.5; February 1977 p.1, 2; January 1978 p.6; The News-Journal 29 December 2000 p.8; Photo Box 57.

Caveat Emptor was an underground publication. 

Search under Underground Publications [MC2002/156]

and Periodical List http://www.manchester.edu/OAA/Library/Archives/periodicals2.htm:  See Also:  Oak Leaves 16 January 1964 p.1, 2, 3; 30 January 1964 p.1; 13 February 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.2;

The Centennial Quilt was designed and quilted by Lydia Bowman '49 for Manchester's Centennial Celebration in 1989.

Norma Louise Childs, (Mancheser College alumna,1948).

• Maid of Honor, May Day 1947.
• Sister to Jean Childs Young (Manchester College alumna, 1954).
• Sister to Cora Ann Childs (Manchester College alumna, 1951).
• Notation in Oak Leaves 19 April 1956 regarding the engagement of Norma Louise Childs.

The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.

"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."

One beautifully bound Chinese book with silk cover and gold flecked case presented to Dr. Winger by Hung Nien Cheng (President of Chi-nan University, see MC201194a,b). The book appears to be similar to MC2011/94a,b in content, but this is an elaborate edition. The subject appears to be the history of China, or an area in China, and contains fabulous architectural illustrations and photographs.

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The book appears to be about the history of China, or an area of China, and contains fabulous architectural illustrations and photographs.

Another second book that might be another volume of the gift.

Civilian Public Service camps, photographs, publications and events, including but not limited to: 

• Pictures from Waldport, Camp #56, in Washington State.
• Holly Inn, Pinehurst, North Carolina. "May 15, 1945 - July 6, 1945, Room 302, "A Typical Pneumonia Guinea Pig Experiment.
• Starvation experiment of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, Angel Keys, Ph D., Director.
• The Reporter, Vol. V, No. 7, March 1947.
• The Compass, Summer and Fall, 1944.
• Smoke Jumper bi-annual.

For updates about the starvation experiment review the 1945 issues of the Gospel Messenger.

Photograph of Manchester College Student Body, 1924.

The Mary Coe Collection:

• Correspondence between A. W. Cordier and R. H. Miller.
• Correspondence regarding Abraham Mizrahi and Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
• R.H. Miller's eulogy of Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
• Photograph of Manchester College's football team, circa 1946 or 1947.

Tinted photograph of College Avenue side of campus, pre-1921. Shows original alumni fountain in between Bumgerdner Hall and Bible School Building.

For more information on Bumgerdner Hall, see: Buildings—Administration Building; Manchester College Bulletin October 1978 p.3; Oak Leaves 24 March 1960 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.3.

College Women's Club Records: Minutes, directories, tapes. Large Boxes 31 - 32a - 32b and media shelving unit. Also See Tuesday, 16 February, 1993 newspaper article, "Mrs. Helman Speaks To College Woman's Club (This article includes a list of officers).

Cassette tape: Alumni Interviews by David Waas, 1989.

Most membership directories and programs from 1912.

Bill for postage, rosebud and vase, expenses for cards and postage, 1995, Arrangements for Christmas Tea, 1996.

James Colon, Class of 1974, on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." 

Wabash Plain Dealer article, 21 May 1973, "Success Slump, Tells Graduates."  Dr. J. Irwin Miller was the commencement speaker for the 1973 Commencement.  This article recaps Miller's address and also reports on a silent student protest. 

Another article on the same page states four recipients of the "Outstanding Alumni Award." 

Material relating to Conrad, Duard, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1925. 

Contemporary Problems in Biology, A Symposium by Alumni of Manchester College, 1980, featuring: Likens, Oxender, Henney, Yoder, Gorden and Eberly.

• Folder containing programs/registration forms and a Manchester College Bulletin.
  

Dr. Morris Firebaugh,  Manchester Graduate (1959). Raises issues behind nuclear energy, 26 March 1979.

Sister Burtell, expert on environmental health, responds to Firebaugh's presentation.

A listing of Convocation tapes.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information .  A search will have to be done for each individual recording to see if the presentation is available on CD or DVD.

Dr. Anna Mow graduated from Manchester Collage in 1918.  A Church of the Brethren icon, Anna speaks on "Spiritual Vitality and the American Family."

Photographs of Andrew Cordier.

Photograph of Andrew Cordier with President Truman.

Photos of Andrew Cordier, dressed in gown for commencement, dining with college officials, and as a Manchester College student.

Unsorted papers of Donald Cordier, who earned a BS from Manchester College in 1934.

The file contains biographical information about Manchester College alumnus, Joseph Cunningham.

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

A digital image of Homer Davisson is available. Inquire with Archivist.

A biographical piece about Homer Davisson is available.  Inquire with Archivist.

Photographs of Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling, from a seminar on Manchester College campus.

Dolby, Mattie Cunningham. She and her brother, Joseph, were the first African-American students at Manchester College. One of the first female ministers in the Church of the Brethren.

See also:

•  Alumni Card for Mattie Cunningham Dolby MC2004/689.
•  See granting of petition to drop "Christian Evidences" in Faculty Minutes 1900, MC2009/100a.

• "The Brethren Encyclopedia."

See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Manchester College Alumni.

Artifacts and books from Donald and Olive Kessler's work in Liberia.

Members of the Madrigal Club 1935 -1939.  The Madrigal Club also played for the Messiah and for Operas.

Members of dramas, The Messiah, operas 1934-1935 through 1938-1939.

Alumni of the Classes of 1936-1939, who took part in musicals, dramas, and plays that were probably directed or assisted by Professor Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Cast of "The Bartered Bride," 1934-35.

Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years."

Dr. William Eberly:

• Material regarding Bill Eberly, Natural Sciences, Biology.
• "History of the Phosphate Detergent Ban in Indiana," William R. Eberly, Manchester College.  
• "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," Dr. WIlliam Eberly, Manchester College, June 1991.
• List of Professor William Eberly's publications.
• Obituary for Dr. Eberly, MC Class of 1948.

An alumna of Manchester College, Dorothy Helen Ebey (Class of 1937), submitted the dissertation, "Music Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy at the Ruth Lodge Residential School, Chicago, Illinois," for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Music Education degree, Chicago Musical College, in August of 1955.

Material related to Mike Emrick.

Material related to Rick Espeset.

See also: Photo of Rick Espeset Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection MC2004/729.

Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to:

Photograph of Manchester College alumus, Wangdi Sherpa.  Photo with Dr. William Eberly.

Carl Caldwell and parents during parent's weekend, 1978 - 1979.

Richard Nixon headline in newspaper with students and Stan Davis, Speech and Drama.

Foodservice.

Go to accession page to view listing of this assortment of faculty and staff pictures.

1973 compilation by Gary Zimmerman:  "Manchester College Graduates as Manchester College Faculty," a study showing the number of Manchester College voting faculty members from each Church of the Brethren college and from other colleges.

Photographs of faculty.  This is a large list of faculty and a large collection of pictures.

Copies of E-mail announcements regarding changes in Faculty and Staff for 2013.

Faculty and Staff photographs. Most are identified.

Faculty and Staff photographs. 

Lists of Manchester College Academic Procession, 24 May 1987  through  20 May 2001 and:

3 September 2003, 23 May 2004, 01 September 2004, 09 May 2005, 22 May 2005, 31 August 2005, 17 September 2005.  May 20, 2007.

Incomplete.

One family bible printed in 1773 and 1774 donated to the collection by Howard H. Helman, great great grandson of Marguit (Marguerite?) Bowman. Birth registries are included.

Handwritten list of female graduates (1924 - 1930) and who they married.

Financial records of the college, college classes, college student groups and organizations.

Annuity Funds.

Alice King Ebey: Handwritten record of income and expenses for the college including student/faculty/staff accounts.  Alice King is included, see: July 7, to December 12, 1898, Alice King 7/16/1898).

Clubs, societies and organizations: Account books for various clubs and organizations.  Aurora, College Quartet, Lincoln Adelphia Treasurer's Book, Philalethea Cash Books, Phronia Lethea, Physics (Sigma Pi Sigma), Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society, Science Club, Service Fellowship, Sociology Club, Tau Kappa Alpha Journal of Finances, Y.M.C.A. records for 1930 - 1931, and Women's Glee Club receipt books. Deputation Work at Manchester College 1945 - 1946: Receipts, expenditures and reports by Bill Eberly.

Recipient of the Sargent Shriver Award by the National Peace Corps Association, and an honorary doctorate from Manchester College, Loren Finnell is a member of the Manchester College Class of 1964.

He composed a draft of a autobiography entitled, "Still a County Boy.....After having been around the world a couple of times, The memoirs of Loren Finnell." In this manuscript Loren relates his experience at Manchester College, including a clandestine trip to Washington, D.C. for a "Ban the Bomb" demonstration.

Publications of Morris Firebaugh, alumnus of Manchester College.

Material relating to Mary Alice Fisher  (married to Howard Miller). 

Materials authored by Manchester College Alumnus, Charles Flory.  Including:

The Day of Small Things, Homecoming Address, Church of the Brethren, Nokesville, Virginia, 25 October 1970.

Lillian Moomaw Flory: Photographs taken during 1911, 1912, and 1913, including production of "Mary of Bethany," directed by Cora M. Stahly, music teacher.

Photograph of Cora Miller Stahly of Nappanee, Indiana.  Lillian Flory's M. C. music teacher, 1911, 1912, 1913.

Paul Flory Collection.

A football history composed by Archivist, Ferne Baldwin, that tells the story behind Manchester College, and rival, Ball State.  Also included are the heroic efforts of student, Bob Brandon.

Footage of the Manchester College vs. Ball State football game of 1940.  The score: MC 7, Ball State 6.

Kathryn Forney, graduating in 1922 and dying in 1925.

Photographs of the construction of Funderburg Library (1966)and floor plans, Allen Wilmert and Rob Gratz with Paul Kantbambi of the University of Malawi, May 1988, the 1992 National Library Week Reception, pictures of sculptures, artwork and library equipment, musical instruments, photos of faculty, staff and students....and many more.

"National Hometown Tour "Materials related to fundraising and advancement.

Library Campaign, part of "Step Up to the Future" Centennial Campaign (Large Box 65).

"Gold Club Quarterly, a newsletter for young alumni."

See MC2004/281 File #3 for Alumni Association tours flyer, postcards, Homecoming flyers, golf outing flyers, Cubs outing flyer, alumni luncheon/annual conference flyers, reply cards for alumni gatherings, Gold Club Quarterly newsletters, Alumni Days banquet flyers. This is part of the larger collection of MC2004/281.

See Also: Alumni Association 2

Memory and Fellowship Book of Manchester College alumna, Mary S. Blocher Gongwer (BA 1926).  The book records Mary's  Manchester College Experience.

Material regarding Robin (Rob) Gratz, including photograph of Rob Gratz as a Manchester College student running in a competition.

See also: MC2004/729 for a photograph of Robin Gratz in the Public Relations Wall of Fame photograph collection.

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

Moy Gwong was the first international student to receive a degree from Manchester College in 1920.  He went on to be an outstanding Church of the Brethren missionary in China.

Articles and invitation regarding the Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science. 

See Also: Janey Henney, Alumni Box 187.

Material related to Terry Heavilon, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Material related to Jane Henney, Manchester College alumna and first female FDA Chief.

See Also: MC2011/106 The Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science.

Jane Henney, MC Class of 1969 served as a member of Manchester College's Board of Trustees before being appointed the director of the Food and Drug Administration during President Clinton's term of office.

1. General biographical information.

See Also: The Manchester Monitor, 14 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 15 May 2002 p.23.

Church of the Brethren Tours led by L. W. Shultz.

"The Saga of a Hoosier Village," by E. M. Wasmuth that tells the story of Roanoke, Indiana and the Wasmuth family.  Also included is information about the early years of Roanoke Classical Seminary.

Material related to Lloyd M. Hoff.

See also:   Lloyd M. Hoff obituary in the Edith Miller Collection as well as MC2004/203, Alumni award in leather folder that was awarded posthumously to Lloyd M. Hoff on 22 May 1976.

Newspaper article about this Manchester graduate, "Supporting Roles, Nurturing black fathers don't receive a lot of attention, but their presence is essential in the lives of their children."

Carl Waldo Holl Papers:  Official documents, including marriage license, wills, living trust, and deeds.

Some material may be confidential.

Material regarding Manchester College alumnus, Carl Waldo Holl, who graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  From 1923 until his death in 1961, he served as a chemistry professor and dean.

Information about Paul Flory, James Shaffer, and Roy Plunkett.

Correspondence regarding S. Holl.  Some material may be confidential.

On 12 June 1958, Carl Waldo Holl received a College Chemistry Teacher Award from the Manufacturing Chemists' Association (MCA). 

Photographs showing Carl W. Holl and the other five winners with Mr. Ernest Hart (chairman of the board of MCA) and General John E. Hull (president of MCA).  The second shows Carl W. Holl receiving his award from Mr. Ernest Hart.

Carl Waldo Holl: Correspondence.  Some material may be confidential.

Carl W. Holl Diploma.

Carl Waldo Holl: Mortgage information.

Some material may be confidential.

Carl Waldo Holl: North Manchester High School consolidation.

• Manchester High School Dedication program, dated 4 December 1960.
• Text of speech given by C. W. Holl, dated 1961.

Dr. Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund Resolution, 1948

1.  One resolution, 1948, signed by Roy J. Plunkett, Harry R. Weimer and Don Martin.

2.  One bulletin following Dr. Holl's death revising the name of the scholarship to "the Carl Waldo Holl Memorial Scholarship Fund."

Carl Waldo Holl Papers: Teaching Contracts.

Some materials may be confidential.

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Materials

• Program & menu
• Manchester College Bulletin from May 1948, with photo and description of celebration.
• "Introduction of Carl Waldo Holl Respectfully Submitted at the Carl Waldo Holl Silver Anniversary Luncheon."  Text of speech by Don Martin.
• Telegrams and letters of congratulations.
• Letter regarding the Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund.
• Photograph of Carl Waldo Holl with the anniversary celebration attendees.  Shot in front of Administration Building.  Not labeled.

Homecoming Photograph Collection

Primarily black and white pictures, photographed by Scott McAlpine at Homecoming 1992 (10/17)

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1997 Postcard.

BW photograph of Homecoming tents.  Back labeled, "Manchester College Office of Alumni Administration.  Come one, come all.  It's Homecoming under the Big Top in the fall.  Every fall, alumni return to campus for a day of football, reunions, food, memories, and more.  It's tradition.  And you're invited.  mark your calendars now for Homecoming 1997:  Oct. 11.  On the field, the Manchester Spartans tackle the Wabash Little Giants.  We'll see you under the Big Top!"  Unused cards.

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1996 Postcards:

BW photograph of football game circa 1940.  Back labeled, "Manchester College, Office of Alumni Administration.  Do you remember this?  It's Manchester College homecoming action from 1940.  Like any homecoming event, it created memories that last a lifetime.  Relive your Manchester memories when you return for homecoming October 19, 1996.  Mark your calendars now!"  Unused cards.

Homecoming records, 1929-2000 and 2007, including Homecoming 23 October 1954  Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vx. Anderson Ravens.

• 1929-present. 
• One Homecoming Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vs. Anderson Ravens, 23 October 1954 (added by J. Wine 20 June 2008).
• One 1943 Homecoming Banquet menu and Program with autographs.
• One oak leaf nametag for the homecoming celebration of the Class of 1932.

For more information on Homecoming see: Union Program Council; Oak Leaves, 13 October 1960 p.1, 2, 3 (photo); 20 October, 1960 p.1; 3 October, 1963 p.1 (history); 1 October, 1964 p.1; 8 October 1964, p.1; Photo Boxes 42 & 43.

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Jeff hood has been appointed as Assistant Football Coach and a teacher in physical education. 

See also: Material related to Jeffrey Hood in the Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48

Several articles about Andrew Cordier.

Bulletin from Mabel Moomaw's memorial service at Sebring.

Collection of letters from classmates on the occasion of the 60th alumni reunion of the class of 1923.

Letters, photographs and commencement invitation from Marie Ikenberry Hamilton, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1923.

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

Articles and studies related to Manchester College and the number of alumni who go on to receive doctoral degress.

Myrtis Becker Justiniano, MC Class of 1954.

• Bills and cancelled checks

Writings of S. Bruce Kauffman, and Kauffman Award Recipients 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000.

1. Documents from one three ringed notebook that include Bruce's writings.

2.  Materials include a list of those receiving Kauffman Awards from; 1997 - 1998, 1998 - 1999, 1999 - 2000.

3.  Application form and description of the Bruce Kauffman Award.

For Kauffman Award Memorandum and description, See: Alumni Large Box 187, then Kauffman.

See Also:  MC 811.52 Au23zk.

Liberian art collection.

Books related to Manchester College alumnus, Donald E. Kessler's, (Class of 1946), work in Liberia.

Florence King was the first female patent attorney in the United States.  She graduated from Mount Morris College in 1891.

Memorabilia belonging to student, Paul Kinsel,.  The collection reflects his 1928 - 1929 through 1931 - 1932 college experience.

Dr. Elgin Kintner, honored. Photocopy of article by Tom Sherlin in "The Daily Times" November 27, 2006.  "Blount Memorial names lab after Dr. Elgin Kintner."

See Also: Faculty/Staff Kintner, Edward; Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.5-6.

Momentos from Ruth Naomi Smith who attended Manchester from 7 September 1937 thorugh 2 June 1941, examples include.:

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

One 1936 Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Winger with a photo of the Otho Winger family.

"Rules for Freshman Initiation," probably from the Fall of 1937.

This file contains a copy of August 2011 Notes from the President in which a mural at Parkview North emergency room is described. President Jo was asked to paint a square of the mural that depicts an "Everyday Star" whose non-work life embraces generosity and service.  She chose John Hamer (MC Class of 1948) who worked with his wife, Esther (MC Class of 1950) as medical missionaries in Nigeria.  Besides being a physician, Dr. Hamer was a scientiest who helped to discover one of the world's deadliest viruses -- Lassa Fever.

Two other Manchester College graduates were honored as being "Everyday Stars" in the mural, Dr. Jane Weaver (Everyday Star #156) and Daryl Yost (Everyday Star #108). 

A color copy of the mural is included along with a list of artists and honorees

A thank you letter from John and Esther Hamer to President Jo Switzer is also in the file.

Dr. Gene E. Likens, Manchester College alumnus, graduating in 1957 with a degree in zoology.  He is known for being the first scientist in North America to discover acid rain in the 1960s.

• Newspaper clippings, news releases
• MC2002/188b, "Pin Cherry Perception," by Robert E. Cook, an article about Gene Likens from "Natural History," November 1981. 

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1975 p.4; January 1978 p.17;  The Manchester Monitor, 28 May 2002 p.2.

Material relating to Marsha Palmer Link, Class of 1968, philanthropist.  

The M Organization/Club/Association began informally in 1939, and then more officially in 1940.  It is made up of alumni who participated in athletics during their years at Manchester College. This file contains history, articles and general information.

Letter to Timothy K. Jones of Manchester College by Robert S. Zigler, Washington, DC.  The letter starts:

"Here's the stuff re MC and the contribution to a better world."

A list cites Manchester College graduates that have been involved in Relief, Rehabilitation and/or Development.

Articles of historical interest and significance to Manchester College and to the Town of North Manchester.

Publications authored by Patrick C. Mann, including items such as:

"A New Focus in Water Supply Economics - Urban Water Pricing, Reprint Series V, No. 3, Reprinted from the Journal American Water Works Association, Vol. 62, No. 9, September 1970. 

May Day photographs, 1992 through 1995.

Thurl Donald Metzger is a Manchester College alumnus and member of Manchester College Class of 1938.   He was a recipient of the Laymen's Citation Award, an award given by Manchester College to honor outstanding members of the Church of the Brethren.

Much more material than can be described. Please go into the accession page to read Scope and Contents. The collection includes the following but is vastly larger:

Obituaries, information on the Shull children, photograph of son of Moy Gwong,  "Memory Speaks, North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years," program for play written by Dr. Charles Boebel, article from "The Noble County American," Albion, Indiana, Thursday, June 24, 1982, pg. 7 regarding the Potawatomi Chief Simon Pokagon, Last Chief of the Potawatomies, personal information about Edith Alice Miller, letter by Otho about his wife's, Ida's death, and Class of 1926 Information, as saved by Edith Miller.

For more information on Edith Alice Miller see West Manchester Church of the Brethren.

• Mount Morris Alumni Card File

Mount Morris College Alumni information

• Alumni Directory from 1930, photocopied sheets that list alumni 1881-1922, typed sheets with notes (undated), and analysis of graduates from 1960.

Mount Morris College:  Mount Morris College Academic Department Permanent Records including cards of Mary Emmert and Adam Eby

• Grade cards from 1889-1890 that were sent to parents/guardians of students of the academy at Mount Morris.  
• Cards read, "Make the education of your children a special object.  Parents are responsible not only for what they themselves teach their children, but for what they allow others to teach them,"

• This collection includes the cards of Mary Emmert and Adam Eby.

An assortment of materials related to Mount Morris College, Illinois that include; snapshots of the renovated campus, a photocopy of the article, "Mount Morris College Alumni End Tradition of Reunions," and a copy of the book, "Memories of Old Sandstone."

Mount Morris College Alumni: Florence King, First Woman Patent Attorney.

• Biography of Florence King, 1891 Graduate of Mount Morris College.

Lucile Buck Kinsley's Mount Morris College Memorabilia Collection circa 1932.

Milly Heisler Collection including a history of Mount Morris College.  Picture of Mount Morris Old Folks Home. Photos of "pigtail day" and "tie day," as well as other interesting images.

Music Department Newsletter Fall 1993.

Manchester College Music Alumni Newsletter 1982-1983.

A collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960's and 1970's related to music, choir, recitals and concerts at Manchester College.

This large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b includes printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Photographs of reception at a recital or musical event, probably in Winger Auditorium sometime in the 1950's.

Myrtis Becker (MC Class of 1954) Justiniano's collection of items saved from Myrtis' years at Manchester College.

Materials related to the students who were employed as a "normal" in a control group against individuals who were "less than normal," or having some sort of medical deficiency or problem. The studies took place at the National Institute of Health.

Photo of Paul Flory and A. Blair Helman at the Chemistry Symposium 1975. 

Time Chart V: Physical Chemistry of Polymers, found in the publication, "Polymer Pioneers, A Publication of the Center for History of Chemistry."

One photograph of a scene from the play, "The Poor Richard,"  from the Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection.

Ida Fields Neff Memorabilia Collection:

• Birth announcement for Mary Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luke Hoff.
• Manchester College Athletic Association membership card for 1919-1920 school year.
• Invitation from Platform Reading Class to faculty and students of the Expression Department of Manchester College to attend readings.
• Two calling cards--one from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Mote and one from Olive Erickson.
• Wedding program for Trude Mishler and Floyd Irwin, 14 December 1919.
• Envelope addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart, a soldier during World War I, 1919.
• Envelope with Christmas card addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart of the U.S. Army.  Sent during World War I.
• Christmas card from Wormhout, France, 18 December 1918.  Signed "Fordie."
• Valentine's card from N.N.
• Reproductions of photos of J.E. and Nettie Miller.
• Poem called "Whispers of Cheer," written by Ida Fields during her senior year.
• Remnant from corsage.
• Photo from play, "Every Student," showing Lillian Moomaw and Myrna Flory Gemmeo (M.C.1911-12-13).
• Invitation for Junior-Senior Reception, 1920.
• Note of thanks from Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Wampler.
• Letter from Sadie Stutsman (Wampler)  to Ida Fields, 1918.
• Wedding invitation of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.
• Letter to Ida from a male friend who is entering military service, 1918. (perhaps F. E. Dewart, "Fordie?")

 O. W. Neher served as Acting President at Mount Morris College following the presidency of Professor W. W. Peters and prior to that of C. Ernest Davies. His dates at Mount Morris spanned from 1924-1932.   When a fire forced Mount Morris to close its doors and merge with Manchester College, Neher came to Manchester and taught Biology from 1932-1954.

For additional material regarding O. W. Neher, see: Manchester College Bulletin ,January 1977 p.10.  Faculty File in Vault containing confidential information.  The public segment of this file contains Neher's obituary, memorial service and remarks by President Helman, as well as Neher's sermon "Nature and God."

Material regarding Robert T. Neher, Ph.D.

"Old Houses of North Manchester, Indiana," written by L. Z. Bunker, M. D. and retyped and illustrated by Allan White.

Eleven issues of the Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc., containing historical information about events and figures of North Manchester.  Some of these people are connected to Manchester College.

Special issues of the Oak Leaves.

1. MC2009/96a:  7 March 1925 edition featuring editor and student Harry Lynn Sheller on pg. 2.

2. MC2009/96b:  11 March 1925 edition featuring the heating plant and speaker Dr. Ira Landrith.

3. MC2009/96c:  8 January 1948 edition featuring "(Carl) Sandburg Here Tonight."

4. MC2009/96d:  26 March 1953 edition featuring "Jean Childs To Reign As May Queen."

The photograph is labeled "Oakwood Open House, November, '89."  The students in the picture are identified as:

• Haruko Yamamoto (Koko)
• Vanessa Truss (MC Class of 1991)
• Stempanie Peters (MC Class of 1993)

• Sabbatical letters.
• Manchester Institute.
• Reaching Business and Community Through Expert Training, Tree Commemoration 30 October 2003.
• A Proposal for a Shared Investment in a New College Union at Manchester College, 1998, Capital Improvement Program,The Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets.  See "Scope and Content."

Opal Stech Collection:

Aurora 1943

Magazine, "Progress" featuring the Holl Kintner Hall of Science.

"Faith, Learning and Service, A Commitment Recalled, Manchester College," honoring A. Blair Helman.

Manchester College Bulletin, Volume 60, Feb. 1968, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater issue.

1972 - 1973 Manchester College Catalog with Opal's signature.

Issues of the Bulletin.

Alumni Issue of the Manchester College Bulletin, May 1956, No. 8, Dan West. 

Original Alumni Fountain Photograph: Crowd of men, women, and children surrounding original Alumni Fountain.  Bumgardner Hall is shown in the background.

See Also: Fountains.

Philip Orpurt: Natural Sciences, Biology, Department Head. Professor Orpurt is also an alumnus of Manchester College.

Philip Orpurt MC College "Letter Collection," MC2004/521, two cloth letters received for Cross Country and Music. See, Orpurt, in Large Faculty/Staff boxes 46-48.

For additional material relating to Philip Orpurt, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, April 1978 p.8-9.

Dale Oxender is an alumnus of MC and a prominent scientist. Five boxes containing personal items, certificates/awards, photographs, science equipment and writings, etc.etc.

See also, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by William R. Eberly.

Material related to student, Ova Frantz, or Ova Frantz Parish.

Additional information on the Peace House can be found in, "The Sunken Garden Home of Ralph G. and Vinna C. Rarick."

Wilbur Mullen, Muir letter and Vernier letter regarding student tour to Europe during the summer of 1950 or 1951.

1.  MC2008/117a - One letter from Dr. Gladdys Muir, 1959.1
2.  MC2008/117b -One letter from Philip Vernier of Belgium circa 1950 - 1951.
3.  One letter from Wilbur Mullen to Ken Brown.

Winnie Pearson Wertenberger took commencial coursework as well as shorthand and typing, graduating from this program in 1901.  She continued to live in North Manchester and worked for an insurance office (The College Standard, June 1901, Vol. III, No. 1) and it is noted in the Manchester College Catlogue 1907, with announcements for 1907-1908 that she worked as a bookkeeper (company not noted, perhaps the same one as previously mentioned.).  Her file contains copies from The College Standard and the Manchester College Catalogues that talk about the commercial department at the college and reasons why young women might consider a commercial education.

Class cards and records are in Filing Cabinet and in Large Box 125. Restricted access.

Pep Band:

The year prior to September 1994, students had organized a volunteer pep Band that played at football and basketball games.  The Pep Band was continued in 1994.  Butterbaugh agreed to raise money to furnish the Band with sport shirts and jackets.  This letter requests that recipients contribute $100 each to defray the cost of shirts and jackets. 

1. Pep Band letter from Edgar Butterbaugh, Chair, Board of Trustees and Former Trombone Player. 

Male literary society, counterpart to Philalethean.  Photocopy of image of key fob. 

1921 Aurora, pg. 74.: Motto: "Strength United is Stronger."  

One photograph of the Philorhetoria Literary Society circa 1931, with five students identified.

A packet of materials was dropped at the Front Desk of the Library by an unidentified individual during the month of July 2011.  The contents contained photographs from Manchester College and one paper fan from a local funeral home.  The Archivist believes this assortment was received from former Archivist, Ferne Baldwin. Two of the photographs were of the "Flying Club?" and were accessioned as MC2011/190.  A listing of the remaining objects follows:

1.  One fan from George N. Bender & Son Funderal Directors, North Manchester, Indiana.  The picture on the fan is that of a young mother holding a sleeping baby in her arms and is titled, "Loves Gift Divine." This fan will be filed in the Local History Box of the Archives by its accession number MC2011/192fan.

2.  Eight Photographs:

Two photographs of the gymnasium layout for a program held in June 1967.  At first glance, until looking at the date, it appears as if this could be for baccalaureate and commencement exercises.

One photograph of Student Alumni Service Award recipients, Cynthia Bull (MC Class of 1990) and Matthew Smucker (MC Class of 1990) as well as Alumni Service Award reciptients Robin Lahman, Florence Freed (MC Class of 1928) and Helen Taylor (MC Class of 1973).

Two color snapshots of the footfield field with chairs, platform and band.  This is possibly for graduation exercises.

One black and white photograph of aerial view of campus with Petersime Chapel, Funderburg Library, the Gymnasium/Auditorium, Holl-Kintner Hall of Science and the Winger building before it was the Wine-Winger building.

8" x 10" black and white photograph of students, possibly from the 1970's. 

Black and white 8" x 10" publicity photograph of Paul Polivnick, Associate Conductor, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

A collection of photographs representing residence life, May Day events, A Cappella Choir, religious life, classes and athletics at Manchester College circa 1958 - 1959 - 1960 - 1961 - 1962.

Group and individual photographs of international students. Included in this collection is:

• Pawn Chanthalangsy, Manchester College Class of 1976.
• Group photograph, undated.
• Group photograph circa the 1950's of students around a desk pointing to a poster advertising the "United Nations Banquet."

Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified.

Assortment of photographs of campus buildings, the construction of Holl-Kintner, the old observatory, May Day, Ikenberry Hall, students and professors, including Allen Deeter, Niswander and Glade.

Also included are photographs of Football 1960 - 1976 and Martial Arts.

Students in class and on campus, 1974 and earlier: 1974 photo of Yvonne Frey, Dave Ball, Margie Schaeffer.  Phil Amadon, Donna Hubscher, Nancy Hood, Patricia Dickens.

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

An assortment of identified photographs of Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends that span many years.  See Scope and Content for names.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 through December 1998.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1999 through July 1999.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. August 1999 through December 1999.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000.

Baccalaureate and Commencement Aurora Photograph Collection, 2001. Box 191 contains student, faculty, and staff portraits that appeared in the 2001 edition of the Aurora.  Each photograph is labeled with the subject's name. Box 193 contains 6 CD-ROMs and photographs.

Two photographs of two groups of students from the mid 1970's.

• Brenda Eberly
• Sharon Knechel

Plunkett, Roy, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1932.  Biographical material related to this prominent scientist and inventor of Teflon.

Plunkett, Roy: Pivotal scientific publication

Roy Plunkett Collection, containing but not limited to: Interview materials, articles, general info., address and photograph albums,  photographs, awards, stoles.  Memorabilia including temperature and humidity indicator. Speech given at Manchester College.  Obituary from "Parade" magazine.  Personal correspondence.  Teflon demonstration pieces, such as utilization in the repair of the knee joint and medical prototypes.

• File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
• File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
• File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
• File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
• File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
• File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
• File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
• File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
• File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
• File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
• File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
• File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
• File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department

Pottenger, James Lee, Class of 1939.

Letters, information about the debating team, photo, interesting items, see: Betty (Pottenger) Refior (Class of 1943) Collection MC2009/37.

See Also: Betty Pottenger Phelps Refior typed copies of her brother's letters that recorded his missionary experience.  Included in the collection are photographs, drawings, architectural plans and other memorabilia.  This collection is now at the DePauw University Archives, 11 E. Lrabee St., Greencastle, Indiana 46135

See Powderpuff Football, photo #51, in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408.

A large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b consisting of  printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia that accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Slides, Transparencies and News Clips From the Office of Public Relations including Manchester College campus and classroom scenes, athletic and other events, faculty, staff, students and images from the North Manchester area.

Newspaper: The News-Journal 1911 newspaper spread: "Wonderful Progress of Manchester College."  An interesting historical account about the founding of the College.

Mentioned in the "College Notes" section is Catherine Forney, a student in Manchester college and instructor in French in the academy. Her parents, D. L. Forney and Anna Shull, were one of the first students to enroll at Manchester college and served also as missionaries at Jalalpor, India.  

Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Many pictures of students, events, and faculty/staff circa the mid to late 1990's.  Pictures from other years offer campus scenes, Fall 2003 Service Day at North Mandchester Historical Society, Fun Fest and more.

This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Galaxy is a College magazine "... created so that students, alumni, and even professors may express themselves..." Associate Editors: David Blickenstaff, Marjorie Barnhart, Elizabeth Miller, Joe Van Dyke.  Business Manager: Robert Gage. Faculty Adviser: Prof. R. C. Wenger.

So, all you need to do is to hitch your manuscript to a star, and you will appear in GALAXY.

Partial list of publications and books produced by the College. 

Partial list of publications by Manchester College graduates.

Publications by classes.

David Eicher, Organ Recital, A Centennial Public Program, 1990.

Alumni Recital, May 1992:

• William White, tenor.
• David Eicher, piano.

These materials are part of the larger collection, MC2009/71.  See MC2009/71 for a complete listing of the entire collection. 

File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department

• MC2004/711 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist but no paperwork had been created. An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.
• MC2009/71-MU,a - 1979, December, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with Findlay College, Music For Romantics."
• MC2009/71-MU,b - 1981, February, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with olivet Nazarene College."
• MC2009/71-MU,c - 1981, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Barry Coe, Tenor, Pamela Duffy, Soprano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Karen McKimmy, Soprano, Susan Penner, Organ, Lisa Savage, Piano, Mary Tilsy, Soprano, Robin Zeider, Saxophone.
• MC2009/71-MU,d - 1980, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Mary Patterson, Bassoon, Susan Penner, Organ, Nina Hill, Piano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Lisa Savage, Piano, Diana Gunnerson, Soprano, Cathy Mishler, Soprano, layra Swantner, Soprano.
• MC2009/71-MU,e - 1982, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Diana Coe, Pam Duffey, Patty Jones, Janie McCauley, Lisa McMillan, Christine Oetama, Ingrid Rupel, Loa Traxler.
• NC2004/708 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist  but no paperwork had been created.  An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.

1.  Program: The Music School of Manchester College presents Advanced Pupils in Recital, 1930.

2.  Program: Manchester College School of Music, Spring Recital, 1931.

C.P.S. Unit 101 Registrar's Records along with a brief history and reference material describing the creation of CPS Camp 101 and its sub-camps, of which Manchester College was one. Manchester College's 10-week program was directed locally by Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  The sixty-seventy CPS'ers were chosen by Brethren Service Committee, and the plan was for them to leave the country and begin relief and rehabilitation work immediately after the program's completion.

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

President WIlliam Robinson: Commencement Photograph Collection, 1993.

Honorary Degree recipient: Andrew Murray.

Honorary Degree recipient: Howard Brembeck.

Many faculty/staff, students and alumni are identified in this set of photographs.

Ronald R. Hill Collection, Class of 1959.  College Memorabilia from 1955 - 1959, including the autograph of Marian Anderson [1955], Arnold Moss, and program for The Messiah, 1958.

Biographical information related to alumnus, Merle Rummel.

Material relating to Esther Rupel, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1947.

"An Investigation of the Origin, Significance, and Demise of the Presdcribed Dress Worn by Members of the Church of the Brethren, Esther Fern Rupel, Ph.D, University of Minnesota, 1971.

See also: Esther Rupel in:

• Philanthropy Booklet 2002-2003 (MC2004/356).
• Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.4.

Information about scholarships (1.) Awarded by Manchester College and (2.) Non-Manchester College related scholarships given to Manchester College students/alumni.

Information about scholarships (1.) Awarded by Manchester College and (2.) Non-Manchester College related scholarships given to Manchester College students/alumni.

Posters about various scholarships.

In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, WIlliam Schuhle (Political Science and History) was a political and social cartoonist.  This is a collection of original artwork and clippings of published cartoons.

A collection of college and university bulletins and catalogues dating from the mid 1800's through the 1920's.

• Draft of President Vernon F. Schwalm's autobiography.
• "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College, a historical statement given at the dedication of the Hall of Science, 1960.
• Retirement plan and life insurance.
• Remarks made by A. Blair Helman at Schwalm's memorial service.
• MC Bulletin honoring Schwalm and giving his history.
• Obituaries.
• Correspondence between Schwalm and President Helman.
• Student Death in Library - correspondence between Schwalm and Helman.

Schwalm, Vernon F.:

"Indiana Institute of Technology:   Know all men by these presents, That in recognition of his Distinguished attainments the Faculty of Indiana Institute of Technology with the approbation of the Board of Trustees, through the authority in them vested by the State of Indiana, has conferred upon Vernon F. Schwalm the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities with all of the rights, honors and privileges thereto appertaining...." 1963.

Personal correspondence of Vernon F. Schwalm, President Emeritus, Manchester College.

"The Liberal Arts Tradition," chapel talk given in the McPherson College Chapel 6 January 1941 by Vernon F. Schwalm, three days before his election as President of Manchester College.

Preident's Report 24 February 1941.

Report to Board of Trustees, 20 Marcy 1942.

Report to the Board of Trustees 23 March 1945.

President's Report, March 1946.

Report from Curricular Revision Committee to the President and Faculty, 26 March 1946.

Report to the Board of Trustees 26 September 1947.

To the Board of Trustees - Manchester College - Fall Report, 1948.

Report to the Trustees, 19-20 March, 1948.

Development Program for the College, 1948.

President's Report to the Board of Trustees, Fall, 1949.

President's Report: 1949, to the Board of Trustees.

• Program for the Senior Recital of Richard Berg, 1960, piano and clarinet.
• Program for the  Senior Voice Recital of Lyric Soprano, Irene Winger, 1939.

Edith Yaney Shafer Photograph Collection, including photographs of tennis (men's and women's), students, activities, residence life, the famous spoonholder, and buildings on campus.  Photographs of Vernon Schwalm, who would later become President of Manchester College.

Materials relating to Manchester College alumnus, Wangdi Sherpa, MC Class of 1989.      

See also: MC2008/176 for a photograph of Wangdi Sherpa.   

Material relating to Mt. Morris alumna, Dorothy Sherrick, MM Class of 1917.

Dorothy Sherrick, Mount Morris College diploma from 1916 in the area of Music.

M. M. Sherrick: Photograph from Coe College 1896.

L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

As Director of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana, L.W. Shultz sponsored the tours of the Cotton Blossom Singers of The Piney Woods Country Life School, located in Piney Woods, Mississippi.  He also spoke at Piney Woods on several occasions. 

Genealogical information and correspondence (1947-1976) pertaining to L.W. Shultz who worked and taught at Manchester College in various positions (Librarian, Mathematics, Religious Education, Principal of Preparatory Department, Academy, Modern Languages) during the years 1924-1943.  The collection also contains books by L. W. Shultz.  Publications include an autobiography, a history of the Brethren, and a history of Camp Alexander Mack.

See also:  For related material regarding L. W. Shultz, see: Camp Alexander Mack; Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.2; Gospel Messenger, 14 April 1945 p.9-10, 16; 15 September 1945 p.12; 24 November 1945 p.20; 23 February 1946 p.20-21; 9 March 1946 p.16; 16 March 1946 p.21; 30 March 1946 p.20 (photo); 6 April 1946 p.18-19; 15 June 1946 p.21; 28 September 1946 p.11; 16 November 1946 p.17; 21 December 1946 p.21; 11 January 1947 p.16; 8 February 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10; Photo Box 156.

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

L. W. Shultz: Correspondence and memorabilia, including important personal decisions.

Student papers written by L.W. Shultz:

"Thanksgiving Essay:  What Have We to be Thankful For," "Inaugural for Bible Society: The End of Christian Faith," "True Worth:  An Oration" [dated 3-7 May 1910], "Ben Hur Story" [dated 5 July 1905],"Valedictory 1907," and "A Prospectus for M.C.:  Reunion of 1916."

Lawrence W. Shultz Postcard Collection.  Some cards are from,  Schwenksville, PA - Niagara Falls, Ontario 1948 - Moscow, Russia, 7 September 1961 - Camp Mack, Milford, Ind., 1925 -   Church of the Brethren, Wenatchee Washington - Cunard White Star, "Mauretania." 

Wedding invitation of Cora Leona Winger and Lawrence Shultz, dated 1915.

L. W. Shultz: "What M.C. Has Done for Me" - a handwritten document that is the text of a speech given by L.W. Shultz when 20 years old.

This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to:

Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe.

Assorted materials related to Men and Women's Soccer including:

• 2003-2004 Men's Soccer Conference Tournament Semi-Finals program
• 2003-2004 29 October, Men's Soccer, Manchester College vs. Anderson University program
• 2003-2004, 23 August, Men's Soccer Va. Alumni program
• 2003-20024 Men's Soccer Manchester College Invitational Tournament, Aug. 29 - 30.
• Newspaper articles including Coach Dave Good's soccer team trip to Nigeria.

Special Events Photograph Collection.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

All photos are black and white. Many are identified and most are from the 1990's.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

A definite assortment of pictures: Photographs of Steve Alford as well as members of the Alumni Baseball team and Alumni Volleyball team at Homecoming.  Photographs of football team and coaches, various professors and female basketball players.  Baseball team photographs and soccer, track and field.

Biographical information about Pauline Charity Steele and Fred B. Hilty, Manchester College alumni.

Please note:  Book is available in the MC Collection.

Drama Scrap Book and class notes of Manchester College alumna, Effie Stinebaugh,depicting; charm, expression, actresses and actors, loves old sweet song, costumes, kiddie joys, youthful pleasures, settings, scenes, humor clippings.  A date is not included but clippings include, "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair) and "The Real Life Story of Charlie Chaplin."

Also included are "Mathematics," class notes, and

"Principles of Secondary Education."

Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

1. Music department stsatistics, 1972.

2.  Professor Stinebaugh's days as a student at Manchester College, "A Public Paddling - Thwarted!"

3.  Stinebaugh as Brethren minister's son, "Preacher's Kids Survive Wild Joy Ride."

4.  Celebrity, Percy Grainger, oomposer and pianist, performs on campus, 1953.

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

Two autograph books, MC2011/90a beloning to Mary (Mollie) and Andrew Studebaker.  It is the Archivist's theory that they were brother and sister and shared these books because autographs are written out to both Andrew Simonton and to Mollie and to Mary (the same individual). This book begins 1880 or 1881.

The second autograph book, MC2011/90b appears to belong to Mary Simonton (Mollie) and George Studebaker, her future husband has an inscription in the book on May 21, 1881.

The two diaries MC2011/90c and MC2011/90d are dated 1888 and 1936 and belonged to George Studebaker.

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs. 159, 160.

Ted Studebaker, MC Class of 1967, pacifist and conscientious objector who served as an agricultural worker during the Vietnam War and was executed by North Vietnamese in 1971.

Ted Studebaker, MC Class of 1967, pacifist and conscientious objector - served as an agricultural worker during the Vietnam War.  He was  executed by North Vietnamese in 1971.  This is a recording of the ABC News storoy by Jim Kincaid and an excerpt from the Church of the Brethren documentary on Ted Studebaker.

Video - News feature on the death of pacifist,Ted Studebaker, in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in1971. Ted was a member of the Church of the Brethren and a Manchester College alumnus.

See Also: http://www.cob-net.org/ted/index.htm

http://co.mcc.org/us/co/profiles/studebaker.html

http://www.cob-net.org/ted/abcnews.htm

This photograph of the Student Alumni Council, photo #58, is part of a larger collection Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.

See also: Alumni Association

Manchester College alumnus, George Amaya, died 5 November 2010.  This file contains his obituary an announcement from Manchester College and College plans for a funeral.

In 1946 there were many returning students that were veterans or who had been  in Civilian Public Service. Student housing was at a premium.  Some married couples were lucky to get rooms in trailers parked near campus.  Leo and Ginny Morris found an alternative solution, a brand new chicken coop placed in Professor Paul Halladay's back yard!

Eva Hardman Collection circa 1896/1897.

1. MC2004/677-1:  Sunday school attendance and grade card.

2.  MC2004/677-2:  Report Card for term ending 17 March 1897 in the form of a one cent post card sent to Miss Eva Hardman, Sidney, Ind.

3.  MC2004/677-3:  Matriculation Card.

4.  MC2004/677-4:  Matriculation Card.

5.  MC2004/677-5:  Grade card for Bible Normal Course for the period 17 February 1896.

Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news!  Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in.

Jerome Dines, MC College graduate, working in Beirut, Lebanon, where he works at two jobs. Copy of newspaper article with note to Allen Deeter from Jerome's father, Arthur Dines, (1971? article).

"Jeanne's still Jeanne," article about Jeanne Eichenauer, (1994 article).

Students in a lounge area with the women seated and the gentleman's reflection showing a a mirror.  Students are:

Barbara Bender, MC Class of 1960.

Norm Snyder, MC Class of 1960.

Lou Ann Winger,1960.

Dean Beery Photograph Collection, including  photographs of Manchester College theater.  Many of these pictures are from the 1930's.

Two file folders.  The first folder has photocopies of various Summer School catalogue covers and copies of the description of several summer school courses, such as "Remedial Reading Techniques for Teachers," offered in the Summer School of 1952. There is even a copy of the June 6, 1989 advertisement, "North Manchester College, Will Hold Its Summer: Normal, in the Public School Building ....."  There is also an application for the June 9 to June 29,1971 first summer session and the June 30 to August 11 second summer session including a list of classes and prices.

The second folder contains what might be a sample advertisement for summer school or for an alumni event.  It is a nostalgic picture rom the past with student witting on the "spoonholder" in front of the Adinistration Building.

Photographs of the sundial.

Scientist and Manchester College alumnus. Scientific writings and patents.

Newsclipping about the Fred Tackitt Memorial Scholarship. Fred Tackitt was a Manchester College alumnus.

Information about George Tannreuther who was the first college graduate of Manchester College in 1900.  Tannreuther became professor of Zoology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Dr. George Washington Tannruether, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1900.  Scientist.

Manchester College alumnus, George Washington Tanreuther. Records. Tanreuther was one of two of Manchester College's first graduating class (A.B. degree)-1900.

Newspaper clipping (1995) with close-up photo of Indiana State Trooper, and Manchester College alumnus,  Dan Taylor holding the American flag during a memorial service for officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Frances Smith Thomas, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, scholar, activist and musician.

See also:

• Frances wrote a song about Manchester College. It can be found in the Music Filing Cabinet (IIS).
• transcript of Frances Smith Thomas' memorial service, MC2007/134

Smith, Frances:

Frances Smith, Manchester College alumni, Class of 1923, and her historical North Manchester family.

An array of photographs spanning many years with students and other individuals taking part in various activities. Some pictures were professionally photographed for publicity purposes.

Numerous programs, photographs, publications and items of interest about Manchester College received from Wayne Van Der Wheele, alumnus, MC Class of 1949.

Manchester Symphony Orchestera, programs from the 1940's.

One copy of "Manifesto," Vol. 1, No. 14, "Above All Nations is Humanity," April 1947, published monthly by the journalism section of Students for Federal World Government of Manchester College, Editor in chief, Cecil Powell.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Sadie Stutsman Wampler graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  This is the same year that she began entries in "The Hand O Graphs" book, and kept make entries for years following. This book comes with the instructions: Place your hand, palm downwards, on the paper and trace outline.  There are a couple examples given, and then the individual is on her own to gather outlines of the hands of friends, family and celebrities on the following pages.  It is like an autograph book for hands.  The name of the individual is also recorded along with the date.

Art show of MC alumni, Larry and Ron Weaver, "Brothers: Memories & Impressions."

Memorabilia from Mount Morris College and Manchester College. Autograph album of 1910 and 1911. Photograph album with early photograph postcards (circa 1910) of students at Mount Morris College. Some of these cards were sent to Mamie Wine of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Manchester College Aurora yearbooks with autographs. Picture of Elder D.  L. Miller.

Below is a small representation of this collection's holdings.  See the accession page for a more extensive list of photographs and memorabilia:

"The Speaker of Tau Kappa Alpha, Golden Anniversary, 1908 - 1958," Vol. XL, No. 3, March, 1958, a booklet published four times a year.  Tau Kappa Alpha is a speech fraternity. 

Orpha Jackson Weimer's scrapbook from her senior year of college, 1926-1927 including:

• Ditch Day, May Day, Freshman - Sophomore water fight, graduating Class picture, athletic competitions, Senior Banquet, nature hikes, Philophronian and Philalethean memorabilia, May Day Court with Queen, Mother's and Daughter's Banquet, and Commencement week program for 1927.
• Picture of shelved cans at the Weimer Canning Factory in North Manchester.
• Manchester College marching band.

Group photograph of MC male students.

Female student in MC Chemistry library.

Photograph of football team, presumably circa early 1920's.

Photograph of Manchester College Philophronian members in the summer of 1923.

Robert Weimer: Kappa Mu Epsilon certificate and photo of first Kappa Mu Epsilon group, 1950 (photo includes MC alumnus, Robert Weimer).

Materials also related to Manchester College alumnus, Dr. Harry Weimer.

Letter by Samuel Wenger referencing the work of his wife, Mabel Ditmer Wenger.  Mabel Ditmer is a Manchester College alumna in the Class of 1935.

A letter from Samuel Wenger to the Class of 1922.

Dan West founded Heifer Project International.  He also was one of the first professors in Manchester's Peace Studies Institute.  This collection contains essays by Dan West, information about awards he received, and a biographical essay from the internet Biography Resource Center.

An assortment of photographs and memorabilia about Dan West, his family and Heifer Project. These items were given to Janet Schrock, Dan West's daughter, by different individuals, including videographer, David Sollenberger.

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

Letters and momentos from Otho and Ida's foreign excursion.

Manchester College and Church of the Brethren related letters, pamphlets, photographs, Sunday school records, newspaper articles, interesting pieces of local and national history, diaries, wedding invitations, datebooks, publication agreements, resumes of applicants from the Albert Teaching Agency and more.

Material relating to Claude Wolf, including news clipping from 1964,  "Claude Wolfe Family Returns from Bolivia," news release from 1966 naming Claude Wolfe Coach of the Year, and Coach Wolf's obituary, 1985. 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945 p.7, 14; 14 July 1945 p.19; 15 September 1945 p.16; 6 October 1945 p.19; 24 November 1945 p.21; 20 April 1946 p.19; 8 June 1946 p.21; 7 December 1946 p.21; 14 December 1946 p.8-9; 22 March 1947 p.20-21 (photos); 5 April 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, June 1951 p.2; March 1976 p.7.

A variety of photographs of Claude Wolf ("Whizzer Wolfe") as a M.C. athlete (Class of 1940) and later as coach and member of the M.C. faculty(1952 - 1976).

A series of recordings done for Homecoming 1943.  They might have been pre-recorded for broadcast by WOWO Ft. Wayne.  They show the effects that WWII had on Manchester College.

• War has taken 3/4th of our boys.
• Intercollegiate football and basketball are part of war casualities.
• College feels deeply the tragic effects of war.
• 165 freshmen enrolled.
• Enrollment of 270 women and 90 men. This unbalance among men and women makes life interesting (that is, for the men).

Wu, Ningkun.  Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1949. 

Box # 2  from the President's Office, Archives Vault.

Yasukawa, Mary K. Fujii Yasukawa, MC alumna, Class of 1946.

• "Home Without a Fence," by Mary Fujii, first place winner in the National Oratorical Contest for college women.

Excerpts from "There's a New World Coming,"  Andrew Young.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, October 1978 p.1.

Materials relating to MC alumna, Jean Childs Young and her husband Andrew Young.

Photographs of Jean Childs Young receiving an honorary degree from Manchester College during Commencement (1979-1980).

Materials and photographs related to Jean Childs Young: 1953 May Day Queen, Manchester College alumna, 1954, wife of Andrew Young (married June 1954), and Manchester College honorary doctorate recipient.

Young, John: The memoirs of John A. Young, BA 1947. Also included are experiences of his wife, Phoebe Timmons Young.

Trailer Court Housing found in: "Memoirs of John A. Young," Volume - IV, June 1946 - September 1950.

Original poem about Leicester Brown, MC Class of 1936.

Material regarding Myrl Alexander.

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

Photograph: Miss Blickenstaff and colleague in Mahableswa, India, in costumes.  It is not known if Miss Blickenstaff is a tourist, a missionary or if she is the Mary Blickenstaff referred to in the Brethren Encyclopedia.  The Brethren Encyclopedia writes of a Lynn (Mt. Morris Academy) and Mary Blickenstaff (La VerneCollege) as traveling to India in 1921 where Lynn Blickenstaff served as mission treasurer.  In 1935 Lynn became the manager of the Intermission Business Office in Bombay.  Mary assisted in administration, taught and hosted missionaries and visitors.  In 1946 the Church World Service asked Lynn to direct relief work in India    Their son, David Blickenstaff, was a 1937 Manchester College graduate.

Information regarding Howard Bosler (Manchester College Class of 1923)  and Edith Bosler (Manchester College Class of 1929).

Victor Bendsen information. Vic Bendsen was also an alumnus of Manchester College Class of 1942.

Also See: MC2003/6 for a photograph of Vic Bendsen while a student at Manchester College.

A collection of Bruderhof and Bruderhof related publications assembled by Professor David Eiler.

Material relating to Karen Gorden Calderon, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1971.

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

Articles in the Brethren People File related to Gilbert Weldy, Manchester College alumnus, 1949, and CPS Smoke-Jumper:

• Member Profile, Gilbert Weldy, "The National Smokejumper Association, Smokejumper," Quarterly Magazine, October, 2003.
• "Some of My Life's Memories," by Gilbert R. Weldy, Written in 1998, Bloomington, Indiana.

See Also:  Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Manchester College Bulletin November 1976 p.3

Material relating to Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling.

Photo of Donald F. Durnbaugh. in his office at Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, IL. 

Kermit Eby: Writings and biographical information.  Link to Record #  to see listing.

"Gemeinschaft - Gesellschaft, Perspectives on the Human Adventure," by Earl S. Johnson, the first address in the Kermit Eby Memorial Lectureship. This copy of Johnson's address also contains biographical material about Kermit Eby.

Biographical Article: "Kermit Eby: Pragmatic Idealist," by Philip G. Altbach.

Material relating to Ernestine Hoff Emrick.

See Also MC2010/5: Emerick and Hoff material.

Flat Fock Church of the Brethren photograph.

Photo of Michael Wine grave marker from the Elgin Kintner Flat Rock Church Photograph Collection.

Grave marker for Barbara, cousin of Michael Wine, born 1791 and died 1873.

Black Swamp Church of the Brethren, Paul Halladay Musical Presentation at Northwestern Ohio District Conference.

• CD of Paul Halladay at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
• CD of a partial church service at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.

Materials related to Manchester College alumni, A. D. Helser and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa. 

See also:  The Brethren Encyclopedia.

Laura Wine was the head of obstetrics at the Lassa Mission Hospital in Nigeria. She was one of the first to die of what was to be called Lassa Fever, an unknown and deadly disease that erupted in Nigeria, Africa in 1969.

Material related to Ralph McFadden, MC Class of 1955.

Material regarding Ralph McFadden can also be found in the Manchester College Bulletin, January 1976 p.7; July 1978 p.15.

Materials relating to Anna Mow.

The file contains an article containing Andy Murray's song about Anna Mow along with the photograph that inspired a line of his lyrics...."a hole in her stocking and a pocketfull of dreams..."

For more material related to Anna Mow see : Gospel Messenger, 19 January 1946 p.7-8; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.3.

"The Church of the Brethren and PEACE," by Charles C. Cripe with an introduction by Dan West, published by the Northern Indiana Board of Christian Education. 

Material related to Carroll Petry, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1953.

For additional materials on Carroll M. Petry, 1953 Manchester College alumnus, see: Guide Lines, v.1:1 (January 1960) p.1, 2.

Material relating to Benton and Ruby Rhoades who are alumni of Manchester College.

Material relating to  Eugene Roop, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1964, MC honorary Degree Recipient, and MC Trustee.

See also: Photograph of President Mardent with Eugene Roop receiving honorary degree  (MC2004/408).

Jan West Schrock material. Jan West Schrock is a daughter to Dan West and a 1958 alumna of Manchester College.

For more information on Jan West Schrock, see the Dan West exhibit, Funderburg Library.

Paper by Graydon F. Snyder, Manchester College alumnus:

"The Violence of Power" given at Burkhart Institute at La Verne, 9 April 1970.

"The Re-Creation of Power" (same)

Program: "Memorial Service conducted by Brethren Benefit Trust for Joel Kent Thompson," 18 November 1994.

"Joel Thompson Resigns from Top GSC Post," November 1980 Messenger.

"Meet Your Missionaries, Joel and Phyllis Thompson, the first Church of the Brethren missionaries to serve in Indonesia, Gospel Messenger, December 24, 1960.

Article: "Energy is a Moral Concern," by Joel K. Thompson, May 1978 Messenger, pg. 11.

"Brethren Staff Members Honored on Campuses," July 1978 Messenger: Manchester College alumnus, Joel K. Thompson, one of five persons awarded an Alumni Award by the Alumni Association of Manchester College, 1960.

For other material related to Joel Kent Thompson, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

Material related to Loren Waggy: Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1980.

Article by Manchester College alumnus, Loren Waggy, "Coffee Break in Castaner," by Loren Waggy, Messenger November 1977.

Murray Wagner:  Manchester College alumnus,  Class of 1959.  

Article by Manchester College alumnus, Murray L. Wagner, "Rinky-dink Religion Goes Big Time," January 1977 Messenger.

Material relating to Andrea Warnke: Manchester College alumna, Class of 1979.

Andrea Warnke, Brethren Womaen's Caucus worker.

Article: "Times of Trouble and of Hope," by Andrea Warnke.

Material related to Phil West, MC Class of 1946.

Material relating to Philip West, Manchester College alumnus, 1946.

Article from the Missoulian, Tuesday, September 20, 1988, "UM Nurtures Link to Pacific Rim," by Janice Downey.

Materials relating to Ron Workman, MC alumnus.

"Running the Race," article about Ron Workman, by Karen B. Kurtz, Messenger May 1982.

Material regarding Wayne Zunkel, Manchester College alumnus, 1953:

• Headshot photograph of Wayne Zunkel.
• August 1980 Messenger article by Vicky Dill, quoting Wayne Zunkel ".....We too often fear that sharing our faith will weaken it....."
• "Seminar Teaches Pastors How Churches Can Grow," April 1978 Messenger.
• C. Wayne Zunkel retirement announcement from "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," Manchester College.
• Growing the Small Church," by C. Wayne Zunkel, October 1982 Messenger.
• "Fast Food," by C. Wayne Zunkel, April 1989 Messenger.