1 envelope of 7 photographs and letter of explanation from Jo Young Switzer
Location
Photograph boxes 69--Residence Life
Citation
John Young Photograph Collection, MC2003/6 , Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana.
Access
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Four men in costume in front of car, labeled "Homecoming 1941"
Photo 2
Same subjects as 1
Photo 3
Six men around kitchen table, front labeled "At Manchester College The Hash House Gang 1939-1940," back labeled "Tiny [Donald] Rowe-Vice-Pres., John Young-Publicity Agent, Caleb Frantz- Prexy, Bruce Wood-Treas., Edward Myers-Chaplin [sic], Vic Bendsen-Chorister"
Photo 4
Six men with coffee mugs, sitting and standing around sign "Never Let Your Studies Interfere With Your Education."
Photo 5
Six women lying on blanket in front of Manchester's Old Gymnasium/Auditorium, labeled "Just another familiar background"
Photo 6
Twelve men (basketball team and coach) in uniform, seated on bleachers, front labeled "Manchester College"
Photo 7
Six men sitting around kitchen table, labeled "Manchester College, The Hash House Gang 1939-40" (same photo as 3)
Date of Accession
20 January 2003
Bio History Note
Enclosed letter from Jo Young Switzer reads, in reference to the Hash House, "This was a group of men who rented rooms from an elderly handicapped woman off campus." She indicates that Benton Rhoades and Virgil St. John were members of the Hash House Gang as well.
Archivist Note
Description prepared January 2003 by Sara L. Smith. Last updated 03 August 2005 by Travis Poling.
