Photographs of choral groups and performances: A Cappella Choir, Glee Club, Women's Quartet, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Elijah, Messiah, Brahm's Requium, Down in the Valley, Ruwana, and What is Man?

On 14 April 1985 the Manchester College A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Floyd Slotterback, sang at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

c.1966 - Records of spring semester attendance as well as of fee/dues payments.

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

• Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].

Posters from events sponsored by the A.A.F.R.O. Club.

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

Poster: "Haunted House," spondored by AAFRO House, 31 October 1978. 

• Students at Risk, Memorandum Summer 1993, etc. 
• List of Primary Advistory 1997 - 1998 by Department.

General education review and revision, 1993-1995:

Correspondence and summaries from meetings of Task Force for Curriculum Review, 1993-1995.

Contents include but are not limited to; Dean's Annual Reports 1930 - 1989 (incomplete), Athletic Training Program, church scholarships, college entrance exams, diploma releases, grade complaints, grade distributions, graduates by majors, grad school recommendations, Indiana Department of Teacher Education and Certification, Miller Analogies Test, National Dean's List, non-returning and non-traditional students, Union Administrative Committee Materials (1967), Academic Facilities Committee information, jukebox policy, guidelines for use of PERC (c. 1982), Reports of Dean of Academic Affairs (1980's incomplete), enrollment management 1987, etc.

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

1930-1931 Dean Holl's Report to the Faculty.

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

1987- 1993 - Number applying for graduation, graduating with honors, lowest GPA.

Faculty Governance Task Force (1971, 1990-1991), Faculty Executive Committee Minutes (1978-1984, 1984 -1999 incomplete).

Interdisciplinary Studies Committee and Honors Studies (1990-1991).

Enrollment Management Committee (1990).  Subcommittee on Academic/Registration/Advising, Provisional Admissions (1987).

Examination Program (1960), Studies on Improvement of Tests, Senior Independent Study Program.

Steering Committee and Self-Study Steering Committee Minutes and plans (1967-1989).

Faculty Development Committee and Department Chairs, Department Heads, Meetings (1982 - 1998).

Faculty Development - Faculty Workshop programs 1965 - 2002. 1990 Mission Statement.   1991 Minutes of Professional Studies Meeting.

Discussion of Faculty/Staff Club Room and Faculty/Staff Lounge (1980 - 1985).

Faculty banquets and "Welcoming Dinners." The honoring of retirees.

Executive Committee Minutes - Military Recruitment on Campus, Inter-Disciplinary Programs (Peace Studies and Environmental Studies), Faculty Workshops, Discussion Day, Admissions Standards, Educational Frontiers Committee Members, Ethical Research Principles, Faculty Committee Assignments, Religious Life Committee,  Accreditation - Self-Study, Faculty Social Programs Committee, Dismissal Procedures for Non-Tenured and Tenured Faculty Members , Skills Development Center, Christian Higher Education, Mission Statement,

Faculty suggestions, "how to improve the experience of minority students on campus," Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference and HBCC Financial Aid Policy, Standards for Honors Graduates , Human Diversity, Harassment, Faculty Governance, Faculty Standing Committees at MC, Collaborative Learning, School Breaks, Representatives for the Dean of Academic Affairs, Bylaws for Conduct of Faculty Elections, Discussion Day Schedule, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Department Chair Appointment, Retirement Banquet, International Meal, Admissions Classifications, History of Curriculum Review, 1984 task force on Program Reduction, Improved Status of Library Faculty [October 10, 1993], NCAA definition of "good academic standing," and "satisfactory progress of students" [1993], Computer Services, Human Diversity Policy by Affirmative Action Committee, Commuter Assignments 1993-1994 by Faculty Member, Policy for the Promotion and Protection of Human Diversity (1993), Responsibilities of Computer Users, Teacher Education Committees, use of Library in Curriculum, Academic Breaks, Length of Academic Year.

Two Year Curriculum and Instructional Improvement Study circa 1958 - Study on Curricular Integration.

Goals For An Effective Curriculum At Manchester College, July 2000.

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

Helman's introduction, description and final results of the 1960's Self-Study, and related reports, statistics and minutes.  "The New Curriculum at Manchester College, Report of the Self-Study) Status as of June 20, 1968)."

Development of Divisional Core Curricula in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science, etc., Proposed Non-Divisional Core Curriculum Focused on helping each student discover "Who He Is,"  A Statement of Purpose for Manchester College, Memo to Faculty Regarding Self-Study, Proposed Teaching Load Evaluation.

Grading and Low Scholarship.

Faculty Development Committee - 1974-1997 (incomplete) - includingTenure, Salary, Benefits, Faculty Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Teaching, Guidelines for Recognition of Faculty for 25 Years of Service, Sabbatical Requests, Support for Faculty Research Fulltime Status, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Formation of System for Evaluation of Staff and Administration (1992), Annual Reports to the Faculty, Program Adjustment, Student Evaluations of Faculty, Forward Planning Committee, Rank for Librarians.

Committees and Standing Committees of the Faculty 1960 - 1973 (incomplete). Also 2000 - 2001.

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

1974 materials including but not limited to: - Standards for the Accreditation of Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Social Work - Recommendations from the Natural Science Division to the Academic Committee - Humanities Faculty Core Evaluation - Questionnaire  "The following courses and programs help me discover who I am and what I can become." - Senior Colloquium -  Proposals for Curriculum Modification.

Academic Program 1988-1989, report of Graduate Student Enrollment - Academic Program developments (1986-1987)

Statistical Evaluation of contributions by each department (1982 - 1982).

1987-1991materials including but not limited to the following committees: Teacher Education (TEC), Academic Policies , Athletic Committee, Minority Concerns, Human Diversity, Student Life, Human Relations, Facilities Policy, Educational Innovation, Koinonia,College Planning , Management Information, Graduate and Continuing Education.

Budget (1967-1968), budget comparisons, salary scale, faculty benefits, teaching load, Co-Curricular Enrichment Committee,1986 President's memo, "An Attempt to Overthrow the Limitations of Manchester College."

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

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

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

• Faculty meeting minutes 23 November 1920 - 6 November 1923.
• Edward Kintner's faculty meeting notes,15 December 1925
• Special requests by students, 1968.
• Assortment of materials [circa 1956 - 1978] that include:
• Changes within the Mathematics Department, 1978.
• Credit Hours produced by Faculty Fall 1984 through Fall 1986.
• Manchester College Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 through 1984-1985. 
• Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration).
• New secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements.
• Journalism teaching minor and teaching major requirements
• Pass/Fail Policy review 1973 and 1974. 
• "The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's."
• "Educational Frontiers Committee."

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

Faculty Meeting Minutes discussing policies on tardiness, absences, grading, credit hours, credit points, and incompletes (November 1920 - November 1923).

Faculty Secretary, Edward Kintner's, notes from faculty meeting dated 15 December 1925. 

Materials dated 1956 through 1978 including but not limited to: Proposed Curriculum Modifications in the Math Department (1978), 1972 reaffirmation to offer the course Politics and the Environment during (1972-73), 1969 Memo: Independent Study for Science Majors, 1987 review committee for Non-Western Culture list, 1970 Convocation Committee Proposals, 1968 adjustment to the new curriculum,1976 interim, proposal for a new course, Literature and Music, Summary sheet for Music department excluding private lessons and music organizations, Summary Sheet for the Sociology Department.1987 course changes from Sociology & Social Work,Proposal for Sociology major, "Specialization in Correction, "Credit Hours produced by Faculty fall 1984 - Fall 1986,  Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 - 1984-1985, Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration), Academic Standards, new secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements, Journalism teaching major and minor requirements.Student requests for grade changes or credit. 

• Review of the Pass/Fail policy, 1973 and 1974. 
• Recommendations from Ed Miller to Dean Book.
• Grades of students Fall and Spring Term 1987.

"The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's." 

• Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
• Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
• Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
• Videotape and closed-circuit television.
• From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
  • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
  • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  

• Miscellaneous materials from the files 

• An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
  • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
  • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
  • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
  • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
  • January Term Load.
  • Course Requirements for various majors.
  • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
  • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).

Lists of Manchester College Academic Processions, 24 May 1987  through  20 May 2007, incomplete.

Accounting and Business Department Syllabi Collection.

Materials for accreditation 1992.

Accreditation Materials, 1992 including:

• Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds–Manchester College Project
• Proposed Campus Plan
• Student Housing Evaluation
• Energy Use Statistics

History of the Administration Building.

Administration Building photographs, including several captured digitally and placed on CD-ROM. These images span several decades and show the spoonholder, a 1938 automobile, and pictures with snow.

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

Admissions and Financial Aid brochure describing Manchester College, financial aid benefits, and application form.

A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010.

1.  Folder labeled "miscellaneous assortment."

• CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Coucil for Advancement and Support of Education.
• Fine Arts Week calendar, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams.
• January Term Opportunities at the Indiana Medical History Museum, Old Pathology Building. This was formerly given the accession number of MC 2003/113 #85 but paperwork was not completed.
• Manchester Activities Council banquet for MAC Officers and new members, 1991, including yearly calendar of events.
• The Charles and Cleda Zunkel Peacemaker Fund Presents, Rev. Dr. C. Wayne Zunkel, Manchester College alumnus, 1992. This poster was formerly given the accession number of MC2003/113 #114 but paperwork was not completed.
• Party with the O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994.This poster was formerly given the accession number of 2003/114 #22 but paperwork was not completed.

2.  Folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 containing poster. Formerly MC2003/113 #42 but paperwork was not completed.

3.  Folder labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 containing poster.   Formerly MC2003/113 #32 but paperwork was not completed.

4.  Folder labeled, "Manchester College Publicity," with posters.

• "Let each become all that he was created capable of being," by Thomas Carlyle.
• Folder with Manchester College map.
• Poster, "A Journey at Manchester College, Where we believe in preparation for a lifetime."

Items from Advancement: 2005 MC Alumni Days and Homecoming images, copy of the 1922 Chime Dedication program, materials related to the dedication of "Wilbur's," 2013 (including the McFadden Family Tree), materials related to the Science Center dedication, invitation to the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC) dedication, 2007 College Union dedication program and related materials, 2006 program for the groundbreaking of the remodeling of the College Union with printed images from that event, invitation list, groundbreaking program, "Legacy" mailings: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Fiscal Year President's Report and Honor Roll," 2014 and 2015 issues of "Manchester Magazine," President's Circle Donor Wall plaque ordering information, alumni Memorial Service programs, 2017 and 2018.

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.

Bell-shaped invitation that was prelude to a special dinner event held at Manchester College on 21 October 2011.

1947 photo spread from "The News-Sentinel" that features the Chime Tower, Oakwood Hall, student housing, tennis courts, trailers for married students, the radio station, Manchester College professors, the May Day queen, football players, and the Education/Professional Programs Division.

Office of University Advancement appeals, organizations, and promotional materials 2010-2011 and earlier.

A variety of funds and societies and fundraising events, including The Annual Fund 2008 as well as plans for the Science Center and Union renovation material as part of "the Next Step" campaign.  Information for the President's Circle 2008. Stanley J. Gilbert, '66 piano dedication.

Fundraising by decade/campaign - individual campaigns and records.

1    Winger Fund, March of Progress, Focus on the Seventies, Funderburg Fund

2    General Education Fund, Centennial Campaign, The Next Step.

• Copies of appeals - Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
• Manchester Ladies Connect.
• History of College - first buildings on campus.
• Schwalm, autographed copy of "My Educational Pilgrimage."
• One of a Kind items.

Programs:

Manchester College President's Club and Otho Winger Society Annual Dinnner, Inauguration Weekend, 21 October 1994 - with a brief description of each president along with humorous quips.

The Otho Winger Society, Annual Breakfast, 24 May 2002, 31 May 2012.

Otho Winger Society - descriptive brochure.

The President's Club - descriptive brochure.

Birthday, Thanksgiving, and Holiday cards sent by the Office of College Advancement.

VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year.  Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry.  Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College.

Alexander Mack Genealogical information.

Catherine Alspach Bachelor of Arts Diploma.

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

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

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

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

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

Bulletins from the memorial service of Nerad Grace Mangai, Brook M. Dagnew, and Kirubel Alemayehu Hailu, held on the Manchester University campus 24 February 2016.

Memorial booklet for Brook Dagnew.

Sympathy cards from the North Manchester community and from other educational institutions.

Alumni 1977 - 1978, Basketball Teams Reunion: 1936-1937 and 1937-1938.

1969 Alumni Honor Awards: Clair Throne, Mrs. Earl Garver representing her husband, Homer Burke, Robert Winger. Circa 1931 photograph of group including Clair O. Throne (chemist) and future wife, Ferne Chaffin Throne.

1977-1978 Basketball team reunion: (Charles Beck, Wayne Strycker, Richard Spiece, Gerald Sapp, Harold Waddel, Hubert DuBois, Waveland Snider, Robert Schmalzried, Merlin Eikenberry.

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).

Annual memorial services recognizing deaths of alumni and members of the College community.

News-clippings about Manchester College alumni:

David Eicher, student car accident death (1992), Steve Etheridge, Ruth Grossnickle Hodges (1992), George Merkle, Robert Johansen, Ruthann Knechel Johansen, Paul Keller, Ray Keim, David Mann, Glenn Maple (1992), Kay Sponseller, Phil West, Martha Hendrix Bartenbach, Robert Stauffer,  Robert M. Stauffer Award, Jenny Shock.

1963 list of MC graduates from Claypool, Etna Green, Silver Lake, Syracuse, Winona Lake, Argos, Bremen, Ligonier, New Paris, Atwood, Akron, South Whitley, Warsaw, Columbia City, North Manchester.

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

Correspondence, records. FERPA laws apply.

American Assembly 1965 Records

See also: Oak Leaves 20 February 1964 p.1; 23 April 1964 p.1; 21 May 1964 p.1, 2; 18 March 1965 p.4

American Chemical Society records.

Amnesty International newspaper clippings.

See also: Amnesty International's webdsite.

Manchester College celebrated fifty years of service in 1939.  A booklet containing historical facts and plans for the future was published for this event.

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

Notes on the Manchester College and Bible School articles of incorporation.

Nader, Ralph:  Photo, from 10 October 1968 Artist/Lecture Series.

Correspondence.

See also: Examinations.

Reports, newsletter.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin October 1952 p.4.

Athletic Department Memorabilia Collection:

Intramural pendants, football letter, NAIA awards belonging to Dick Harris and Joe Phillips

This box includes but is not limited to: Faculty Athletics Committee minutes, all sports statistics, all conference statistics (1948-1963), membership history and statistics (including ICAC, HCAC, NCAA, NAIA, HBCC), historic athletic organization rules and reports, news releases, schedules, intramural sports, sports camps, policies, Women's Athletic Association Records (1941 through 1950), Hoosier Conference for Women (HCW) meeting minutes and statistics, women's award boards for all sports, women's and men's M-Club winners, sports awards, sports banquets, and Hall of Fame materials.  See finding aid for a more complete list.

Athletic Department Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, 1996. 

Photographs of Athletics, Physical Culture and Physical Education spanning 1915 - 1995 [approximate dates].

Athletic scores, newspaper articles, and materials regarding individuals, types of sports and  sports events - multiple years: Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, etc.

See also Large Box #21.

Program: Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame – Luncheon and Induction Ceremony of Charter Class – 3 December 1994 - information on Robert Stauffer, Carl Burt, Herbert Banet, Donald Lieberum, Claude Wolfe, Paul Hoffman, Richard Harris, Linda Zumbrun, Freddie Bullock, Dan Taylor.

Soccer - including but not limited to Cheri Rieman circa 1996.  Also pictures of David Harms, fans in the sidelines, Women's Volleylball, and Tennis circa 2000?

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

Female students present viewpoints about the middle east, Nassar and the Arab Nations, and the Suez Canal.

Section Three - Radio Program - WJR the Goodwill Station, with the announcer, Johnny Russell

The reel-to-reel tape box is labeled "Augsburger,"  1/18/1979.  Sometimes the label on the box does not match the presentation, and since the speaker on the tape was not introduced, it is impossible for the Archivist to verify the identity of the speaker.  The speaker talks about multiple binds and double binds.

A second box [MC2011/84b] is labeled "110 ft. more of Augsburger 1-18-79" and it is the same individual.  This is rather certainly two tapes by the speaker David Augsburger.

Ronald Aungst:

• Four photos of Dr. Ronald Aungst.
• Brief biography by Jeri Kornegay.

Distribution Lists 1955 - 1990.

Science related excerpts from Auroras.

Pictures include group of students in Wampler Auditorium, "Victory Rally" poster, men playing saxophone and guitar, Rob Dickason, Jeremy Groh, Manchester Activities Council, student orientation leaders, NASA (No Longer Accepting Substance Abuse), Student Education Association, Accounting Club, Cordier Club, Math Club, Business Club, Social Service Club, Psych Society, Pre-Law Club, Society of Physics Students, American Chemical Society, female students, male and female students, serenade, Lara Jeanne Tokarski, Kenapocomoco Coalition Meeting, Elizabeth Young singing into microphone and man a woman running sound equipment, Robert Novak.

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.

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

Objects in the collection of former Manchester College Archivist and Professor, Ferne Baldwin.  The collection includes assorted MC historical materials and records.

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

Newspaper article about Executive Director, Arden Ball and improvements to the camp. 

The Wayne Barts Manchester College Collection.

Baseball yearbooks:

"HCAC Tournament Champions, 2012," "Mideast Regional Champions, 2013," and "Regular Season Conference Champs, 2014."

Men's Baseball statistics and record books, newspaper articles, press releases, newsletters, and other materials ranging from 1949 - 2014. A scattering of information about Women's Baseball.

Pictures of team members from circa 1990,1991, 1992, including; Rick King, Jason King, Eric Morgan, Joel Mallery, Bob Overmyer, Shockey, Balkey?,P. J. Fauquher, Troy Mercer, along with other unidentified players from unidentified years, and 1989-1990 baseball team photograph.

Athletic Department Baseball: General information and newspaper clippings from 1980-1986 and 1989-1996.

Newspaper articles and memorabilia about Manchester College's participation in the NCAA 1995 Division III men's basketball tournament coached by Steve Alford to a 31-1 record and the national championship game.

Program for the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference [ICAC] 1994 Basketball Championship Tournament to be held at Manchester College, 24-26 February 1994.  Fundraising letter to support Manchester College's NCAA Division III men's basketball team [1995].

General: Basketball (Men's) Records, 1950 - 2000. 1936 - 1937 booklet documenting the history of Coach "Smilin Bob" Stauffer's winning 1937 Spartans.

Manchester Herald, College Special Vol. 5. No. 19, Wednesday, December 8, 1926. This publication focuses on the College and contains the 1926-1927 basketball schedule along with team photos.  It features plans for the "new' gym, write-ups about faculty and staff and interesting advertisements.

Hoosier College Conference Champion 1954 photo on program for Manchester Spartans vs. Huntington Forresters, December 4, 1954 game. The "Wolfmen" defending their title. Includes player statistics for 1953-54.

1. One program book with vignettes of players and coach.

Men's Basketball Photos - Contact sheets and individual portraits, snapshots and trips.  Many identifide students and coaches.  Significant Moments:  Receipt of trophy, 1993-94. Tourney Champs 1993. Team photo 1994-1995. Team photo 1976-1977. Steve Alford era.

Basketball Photos with team, managers, trainers and Coach Alford.

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

Photographs: Women's Basketball 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and possibly other years.

1985 - 1986 Women's Basketball team photograph with court photographs: Several are identified.

1982 - 1983 Women's Basketball Intramurals photographs.

Women's Basketball photographs including 1986 - 1987 as well as other years.  Many players are identified.

General materials:

Records from 1977-1998.  Supplement  contains promotional Souvenir Game Day Program 2000 - 2001 and Manchester College Women's Basketball promotional schedule booklet for 1992 - 1993..

Women's basketball statistics, newspaper clippings, and souvenir programs [1965 - 2012 various].

See Intercultural Center; Winger Hall, Ida.

The booklet is called “Beaker Breakers’ Bi-Weekly” and was put out during the National Science Foundation Summer Chemistry Program at Manchester College.  It has was appears to be getting-to-know-you games and funny/interesting quips about participants.  This booklet is undated. 

Cleo Beery memorabilia from Mt. Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  Many items, including:

• Our Dedication, Compliments of The Amphictyon Society," signed W.B.S. [Wilbur Stover?], undated
• Permanent records of Wilbur Stover's time at Mt. Morris College, dated 1884-1890.

Material related to Dwight Beery, Physics.

1986 Newspaper article about Beery's physics problems (and solutions) that are being included in a three-volume college physics textbook published by Engineering Press.

Inscription and donation on chime,"Christian Education." 

Before using this copy of the text check it against the current updated version found in MC 2002/43

Background material regarding Behlah Book (MUClass of 1939) and the anouncement of the Beulah E. Book Lecture Series.

Announcements of on-campus lecturers.

Booklets: "Bible Memory and Bible Story Telling Contests," promoted by the Indiana Council of Religious Education.  Guidelines for contestants and lists of participating counties.

Bicentennial College records.

A photograph of Biology Class circa 1894 at Manchester College.

Biology Club (Phi Sigma) and Honor Society (Alpha Chi):

• constitutions, by-laws, and some correspondence.

Biology Society, Beta Beta Beta, Theta Sigma Chapter

• Minutes and recall of chapter.

Edward C. Bixler served as Manchester College's president from 1910-1911.  He also taught Latin and Greek.

Posters:

• 1985 Black History Month calendar.
• 1980 "Together We Can Make It:  Tell It, Black History Week," featuring Dr. Roger Pulliam, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Mr. Halisi Shauri, Director, Project Upward Bound, Northwestern University, Dr. A. D. Pickney, President, Indiana State Chapter of the NAACP.
• 1990 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d4)
• 1992 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,3).
• 1993 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,2).

See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus.

The Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC20024/408, has an image of the Black Student Union.  It is located on pg. 65 of the 2001 Aurora and is image #69 in the CD/photo collection.

Blue Stocking: This newsletter contains articles, poetry, essays, and artwork regarding women's issues.

Photographs Manchester College Board of Trustees 2003 and 2003 MC Trustees who grew up in the vicinity of North Manchester.

Correspondence and materials relating to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee including committee materials, Church of the Brethren district ratification forms, membership lists and memos from the presidents to the Board of Trustees 1956 - 2002.

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Dagny Boebel has been appointed to a full-time teaching post in the English Department.  In addition to her part-time teaching at Manchester College she has also taught at Luther College and Purdue University.  She holds degrees from the latter two institutions and from California Polytechnic University. 

The original, signed contract for Professor Book's first year of teaching at Manchester (1900-1901), with the original envelope.  An additional short memo from R.C. Hollinger (Secretary of the Executive Committee) is included.

Bookstore/Campus Store: The file contains fliers, memos, and booklists.

See also:  Oak Leaves 27 October 1960 p.2; 10 November 1960 p.1

"College Working to Bring Bosnian Students to Campus," 1994 article.

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. Nicely illustrated.

General "Breakaway" information.

BYPD at Manchester College.

List of cabinet members from 1922.

See Also:  BYPD in the Church of the Brethren.

One pamphlet, "Guide to Research in Brethren History," Compiled by Donald Durnbaugh through the Church of the Brethren Historical Committee, 1968. 

It lists resources and sources for studying brethren history and gives the locations of various repositories of brethren collections.

Brothers and sisters weekend programs and news releases.

See Also: Photo Box 66 for pictures of little brothers and sisters and siblings weekend.

Images include but are not limited to: 1954-1955, 1954-19581954-1955 at Lake Webster, 1955 May Day, 1955-1956 Winger Fine Arts Building, 1955-1956 at Bonnie's Lake, 1955-1956 Brown County photos, 1955-1956 Donita and Ike vows, 1955-1956 Carolyn's "tubbing" at engagement, 1957 May Day, a July 1957 wedding and trip to Virginia, 1957-1958 events.

Also included are photos of "Uncle Turner Kline."

This is not a bible, but a book written in German.  It appears to contain the Buck family record of births, 1818-1937.

Renovation and Construction Newspaper Articles:

Razing of Emma Neher residence, Gardner Hall, former biology building, removal of old barracks and maintenance shops.

Manchester broadcasts courses  by airborne television.  More facilities for foreign languages and psychology with new labs.

$100,000 maintenance center (Neher Maintenance Center) to be built.

1992 razing of  Ikenberry Hall.

Articles regarding completed Helman Hall project with the Helmans being honored at dedication.

Science Center cost and groundbreaking event.

Welcome and Adah Weaver give million dollar gift for New Science Building to President Ed Butterbaugh.

MC breaks ground on Recital Hall (2004).

Union half-way toward renovation goal (May 2004 article).

Information about buildings and property related to Manchester College, Including Lot Numbers 16, 18 and 21 College Addition and residences of College personnel:

Dates of construction of various buildings on campus and pieces of trivia, such as, "First washer and dryer." 

Materials [2012] from University Advancement; images of buildings and memorabilia from events. 

Invitations to the dedication of the Academic Center on 13 October 2012 with copies of the Academic Center Donor Plaque Listing, 13 October 2012.

Memorabilia from the "Jingle Bell Tea," 5 December 2012 - history of the Chime on verso.

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.

The file contains "Tested Tips" pamphlets, sample tests, and general information.

See Also: Manchester Mirror January 1936, p.13; August 1936, p.8

History and general information about Camp Mack.

Camp Mack pictures including games, food, singing and bikes.

Photographs from Camp Mack:

• "Tug - O - Peace" (1981 - 1982).
• Photo of canoe with two students. 

Photographs:  Canoe, lake and water pictures. One old photo possibly circa the 1920's?

Students First! The Campaign for Manchester - introductory packet, promotional materials, campaign videos, newsletters (January 2010 - October 2013), 30 June 2014 closing campaign report.

Railroad Addition:

• "Dream For Manchester College For 1925."
• "A New College Building," "The Hope for 1919." - Administration Building

The file contains clippings and news releases.

See also:  Aurora 1964 p.8; Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2

Architectural Plans for buildings, gardens, rooms and equipment on the Manchester College campus. List of trees and shrubs that Professor Philip Orpurt thought acceptible for the landscaping of Cordier Auditorium.

For more "tree" related material see also: Manchester College Bulletin April 1978 p.8-9.

CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Preliminary letter for Centennial history book, clippings, notes, items for sale, calendar, auction object description, and miscellaneous materials.

Centennial Celebration Records; General material, including autographed program by Dr. William Sloane Coffin.

Centennial Slide Show - a historical overview of Manchester College. Note: These slides were digitized. 

Central States College Association.

See Also: Oak Leaves, 13 May 1965 p.1.

Institutional Research: CSCA studies, including but not limited to the following.  See the accession page for a complete listing:

• Annual Report 1967-1968.
• Nobel Conference, Jan. 1974.
• Records, 1964 - 1969 and 1970 - 1972.
• Central States Assembly on the United States and Eastern Europe, October 23-26, 1969.
• CSCA Handbook, 1969.
• Peace Studies Program research.
• "Pollution and its Control: Report of a Conference," March 5-6, 1971.
• Materials from the chemistry section of CSCA.
• Research on the American College Testing program (ACT).
• Director of Research 1968.
• Director of Research 1969-70.
• Director of Research 1971-72.
• Student Attitude Study Report, 1970.

Chapel addresses from 1943-1944 with a Foreward by President Vernon F. Schwalm.

A notebook containing the names, addresses and amounts of pledges for the Chapel Chime. 

Chapel program collection:

• Programs from 1962, 1976, 1976, 1986.

This memo book Compliments of Angelyn Coleman, '44-45 contains handwritten lyrics to songs.  There is also a handwritten title, "Chapel Program Nov 44." 

Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc., Volume XXVI, Number 3, August 2009, article by John Knarr.

Chautauqua

Cheerleading clippings and news releases.

Article about the history of the "Participation Players," by Scott Strode.

Information about Touring Children’s Theatre: The Participation Players.

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."

Two copies of the "Programme of the Chime Concerts-Manchester College," dated 15-17 August 1922.  Program includes text of inscriptions on bells. This is an older text of the inscription.  For future reference use the text as found in  MC2002/43.

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, in 1930. The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China."  This is thought to be an original first copy.

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China." 

Choral Concert poster:

• "Manchester College Presents A Choral Concert.  The A Cappella Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club.  Under The Direction of Clyde Holsinger" [1951] .

Choral Society has been known for its performance of oratorios and other major choral works.

• Handwritten performance notes, lyrics/poetry, undated.  Correspondence (late 1940's).  Sample programs & posters.  News releases.  Rosters (1956, 1958, 1987).  Flyer/poster "Six Reasons Why I Can't Join Choral Society" by Dr. Floyd Slotterback (c.1985).  Program drafts.

Choral Society Dues Receipt, 1952

1.  One receipt.

Received of Edna Steury: 15 cents

Signed: Phyl(Phyllis Heeter Hunn) Heeter, Treas(urer)

Manchester College Choral Society Poster:

• "Haydn's 'The Seasons' presented by Manchester College Choral Society, Clyde Holsinger, Director.   Manchester College Auditorium, North Manchester, Indiana.  Soloists:  Virginia Smallwood, Amswy Bollinger, Paul Halladay. Accompanists:  Max Allen, Mary Adine Eley.  Saturday, April 17, 1948, 8:00 p.m. Offering" 

Choral Society posters from various years advertising performances of "The Messiah," "Elijah," and "The Creation."

Choral Society Posters including but not limited to:

Bach, Mass in B Minor, John Yonkman, conductor, no year on poster.

Vivaldi, Gloria, December, 1993.

Bernstein, Chichester Psalms, Handel, Utrecht Jubilate, Patricia J. Cahalan, conductor, December 1989.

Choral Music Performance Collection:  "Brother James' Air," "The Holy City," "Almighty God of our Fathers."

Choral Music Performance Collection: Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

• Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

General information on Christian College Days covering 1944-present.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin February 1976 p.1; July 1977 p.9.

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889 may have been utilized in the early days of Manchester College when  Professor David Howe was President of the institution.  

A Forum Institute on Christian World Order, 1936.

See Also: Poster for this event MC2009/106.

Poster: Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings at Manchester College "An Institute on Christian World Order."

Samples of Christmas cards sent by Manchester College Presidents.

See Also:  Photo Box 157

The file contains various years' Christmas dinner programs and invitations.

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

Gospel Messenger 8 September 1945 p.7-8; 15 September 1945 p.9-10; 22 September 1945 p.11-12; 12 January 1946 p.11-13; 23 February 1946 p.8-9; 9 March 1946 p.3-4, 25-26; 27 April 1946 p.8; 6 July 1946 p.23; 30 November 1946 p.5-13; 8 November 1947 p.9-10, 11-12; Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.1; June 1951 p.1; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.4; Oak Leaves 6 October 1960 p.1; Religious Activities.

Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985.

Papers written for Professor Kendall Roger's class on Brethren heritage.  They range in date from 1990 to 1992.  The topics are varied and include but are not limited to: Church of the Brethren history, the legacy of certain individuals,  architecture,  Brethren beliefs and Church of the Brethren programs.

See the accession page for a complete listing of this collection that includes but is not limited to: Indiana church history, Brethren meetings and annual conferences, sunday school materials and publications, images of Schreisheim, Germany (birthplace of Alexander Mack), Church of the Brethren anniversary materials, Brethren Service in Puerto Rico, Nathan Leopold, West Manchester Church of the Brethren early membership list, and congregational transfer of membership letters from the 1800's.

Abortion.

"Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective, Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Statement," circa 1983.

"A Statement on The Church and Its Colleges," Adopted by the COB Annual Conference, 1960.

"A Statement of the Church of the Brethren on War," and "Biblical Basis of a Peace Witness."

"How Shall We do justice? Let U Count the Ways," by Howard Royer.

"Militarism and Education, a Report," by David Frantz.

"The Brethren and the Work Ethic," by Donald E. Miller.

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

Materials probably intended for the new history book, "Planting the Faith in a New Land: the History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana: "The Brethren in Huntington County, Indiana 1945 -1970," by L. W. Shultz - Notation of prominent individuals from Indiana with roots within the Church of the Brethren -  List of Indiana Churches - Cover-page, "...Sketch of The Brethren of Northern Indiana" - "A Brief Sketch of The Brethren, Generally Known as 'Dunkards' of Northern Indiana," by Opperman, 1897, and additional correspondence regarding the new COB historical publication. 

"Supportive Congregations Network," a network of Mennonite, General Conference Mennonite and Church of the Brethren congregations which welcome gay, lesbian and bisexual members, and related publications.

South Central Indiana District Senior Citizen Program, a working paper.

1993 Statistical Report for the Church of the Brethren with data for  individual congregations.

Hearings Before the United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization, a Statement by M. Guy West, Church of the Brethren, 29 November 1955.

Copy of "The Ministerial Bulletin," published by the General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren, June 1927.

"Congregational Organization and Polity," with signature of Edith Mae Hill.

 Leaflet from 1894 - Sunday School Meeting at the Brethren Church, Cerro Gordo, Illinois,1894.

Miscellaneous Church of the Brethren Related Pamphlets and Articles on Peace and conscientious objection.

Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference Materials.

See Also: MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference for posters of Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1980, 1982, 1985. 

The file contains copies of the church relations newsletter from years 1966-1988. Also included are newspaper articles, public relations statements, Church of the Brethren district "thank you" reports.

See Also:  

Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.17; 20 January 1945 p.4; 27 January 1945 p.17, 18;  10 February 1945 p.9, 13; 17 February 1945 p.3-7; 14 April 1945 p.2, 3; 21 April 1945 p.9; 28 April 1945 p.9; 26 May 1945 p.2; 24 November 1945 p.25; 13 December 1947 p.6.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Photographs, periodicals, correspondence, audio recordings, video and VHS recordings of Manchester College students who, as conscientious objectors, served in Civilian Public Service projects during WWII.

Release Forms and correspondence regarding Dr. Virginia Keller's CPS oral history project:

• Francis Barr
• Robert Rohwer

This collection contains all the paper documents and audio tape of interviews with Manchester Graduates and former Manchester students who served in Civilian Public Service in the late 1940s.

Correspondence and photos from Delbert Blickenstaff regarding Dr. Virginia Keller's CPS oral history project:

• The B-Complex Experiment

"Proposed Section for Alternative Service," "Brethren Service Committee Meeting Agenda," "General Statement on Civilian Public Service by Brethren Service Committee," News of Brethren Service v.1:1 (September 1945), "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service Relief Goods," "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service," "Comparative Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of Brethren Service Committee [April 23 1945]," "Minutes of Brethren Service Committee [June 6 1944]," 

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.

Information on Joe Clark's visit to Manchester College and biographical information.

A variety of cards, passes and schedules, for a variety of uses. They include but are not limited to: classes, organizations, and athletic events.

Class Gifts Records.

Summer Term Schedule of Courses Collection 1943-1981.

• Course schedules for summer terms from 1943-1981 (some missing).

See Also: The News-Journal, 11 April 1960.

Clubs, organizations, leadership development, and activities, March 2000.

Radical Student Union (RSU).

See Also: Radical Student Union (RSU): Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

See Also:  Oak Leaves 21 November 1963 p.1; 19 December 1963 p.1; 14 May 1964 p.1; 28 January 1965 p.1; 13 May 1965 p

Business records of Click Clique group and minutes of meetings, 1949-1957.

See Also: Oak Leaves 10 October 1963 p.4

Co-Wed Club papers.

The file contains Colhecon Club Programs and articles.

A folder was added on 12 March 2009 by Jeanine Wine with a handbook and student card, materials found in Archives stacks.

See also: Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.1; 27 February 1964 p.3; 22 October 1964 p.4; 18 March 1965 p.1

The file contains an envelope, bumper stickers, a pamphlet,  and note paper.

Records of the Manchester Community Club. The Community Club informed its members of the history, traditions and the current direction of the college, encouraged and performed service for the college, and promoted sociability among its members.

Conservation Club records containing news releases.

Spartan Chew Crew, circa 1980: "We need to put chewing tobacco back to its proper respect," said MC Spartan Chew Crew President Duane Sautbine. "Only proper gentlemen chew tobacco."

One newspaper article from an unidentified paper.

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.

Certificate of appreciation.

See Also: Oak Leaves 12 November 1964 p.2

College Avenue photographs.

College Chorale news releases, 1978.

Dr. James Baldwin directed the auditioned "80-voice oratorio chorus."  The ensemble included students and community members.

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

Artist/Lecture Series, Graduate Program, Homecoming, A. Blair Helman, May Day, MC Open House, January Term, MC Parent information, Mount Morris College, faculty and student recitals, the "Messiah," music programs, museum related information.

Senior Colloquium Records.

Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era.

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.

The Communication Studies Portfolio, a senior comprehensive experience for 1998 - 1999. Students, guidelines, evaluations, papers - CONFIDENTIAL.

Announcement - The First Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium at Manchester College 9 April 1999.

Photograph of the Communications Building circa 1926 and brief history of the structure.

Description:  Report written by Paul Keller about the Department of Speech and Drama, Manchester College, circa the 1960's.  It includes sections on:  Courses and course descriptions, collateral courses, teaching major and minor requirements, the Manchester Forensic Union, Tri-Alpha and the Radio Station WMIB. 

Communicorp, The Education Group, a company located in Atlanta, Georgia, studied MC and proposed various marketing objectives and materials during the 1994-1995 school year.

Communinet [Conference and Communications Coalition of Wabash County].

Newspaper articles.

1992 - MC women's basketball team forms adopt-a-grandparent program with retirement community.

Charles Boebel writes play about Thomas Marshall. Lilly has offers grant to move and restore Marshall's birthplace.

1986 - Prof. Charles Boeble, writes play, "Memory Speaks" highlighting N. Manchester's 150 year old history:

1985 - Shepherd's Center created for older adults.

2003 - Haunted Forest scares up fun.

Education for Conflict Resolution, Inc. materials including newspaper articles.

This file includes a wide variety of materials related to conscientious objection including tax resistance, draft counseling, correspondence related to Indiana Draft Counseling (1950's and 1970's), and peace related events.

See also: Civilian Public Service; Conscientious Objection Citations in the Gospel Messenger; Compulsory Military service; Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Selective Service System.

Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's Kit

Photograph Contact Sheet (Scott Mcalpine, photographer) from 1985 - 1989 including classroom and sports scenes and images of faculty and students.  Many individuals have been identified.

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.
  

Convocation 81B, "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Involvements," 15 September 1980.

18 February 1982 recording and video of Maya Angelou speaking at Manchester College and photograph with President A. Blair and Patricia Helman.

Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of  "Olympic Harmony," or what makes an olympic champion? The date of the address is 6 February 1984.

Thandie Rankoe deliveres the address "Apartheid and the U.S. Role in South Africa," on 11 February 1985.  From South Africa, she and her family have fled the country.  Ms. Rankoe gives a woman's perspective to the issues of apartheid. 

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . 

Schedules and media lists for: Convocation, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, and Values, Ideas, and the Arts.

1986 (c) handout for Convocation #261 - Discussion Day 22 March 1988 - "Total Productive System of an Industrial Society," and Economists vs. Futurists.

19 February 2001 Convocation presentation, "Understanding the African Woman: A Historical Perspective," by Dr. Akosua Perbi, Fulbright-Scholar-in-Residence.

A photograph collection of convocation participants and events.  Most individuals in the pictures have been identified.

Copyright Guidelines: 1994 Copyright Guidelines from Jo Young Switzer to the Faculty.

The Collection of Louise (Cordier) King, daughter of Andrew Cordier and Louise (Butterbaugh) Cordier. Louise's photographs from "The Seven Year Itch," and personal family momentos, including recording of Andrew Cordier's memorial service in North Manchester, IN.

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.

Clippings include but are not limited to:

1923? Dr. Charles Morris and O. W. Neher plan student trips to Chicago.

1953 - "Liberat Arts School puts Emphasis On Religion."

1960 - Independent and Honors Study Programs - Public Programs series offering more programs - Driver Training - Nutrition - Russian History.

1961 - Summer terms - College to utilize Airborne TV  - Income Tax course.

1963 -  Summer offeres courses in 8 areas - Home Economics Workshop - Saturday classes begin 26 January 1963.

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

1973 - "College to Offer Two-year Degree Program in 1974."

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

1976 - College offers a variety of summer workshops and courses - Modern Dance - Reading Workshop.

1973 - 1978 circa) - teacher education students experience the-instrument families.

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

1992 - Greg Shoup teaches seminar to design weather curriculums for teachers.

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

2000 - Social Work and Teacher Education program re-accredited.

2003 - Heritage Program at Koinonia  - MC celebrates its 115 year.

(undated ) Maximum 7 year accreditation of Teacher Education Program received  -

Material related to Eugene M. Crouch who served Manchester College as Professor of Mathematics, Latin, English, Greek, New Testament Greek and also as President (1901 -1910).  Eugene Crouch began teaching at Manchester College in 1895, his career at the institution stretching from 1895-1910. He died on March 18, 1941.

See Also:  President Young's wife wrote a history of the Young Brothers' purchase of Manchester College.  There are imperfections in spelling, but it appears as if Professor Crouch is mentioned in this history and it would be worth a researcher's read.  The history is located in the Young files in the MC General Filing Cabinet under Faculty/Staff: Young.

Transcription and interpretation of the Bertha (Hoover) Culler and Edward Culler diaries. Hoover and Culler family history written by their foster son, Jacob C. Wine, Jr.

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

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

Also See:  MC2004/3 Joseph Cunningham in the Earl E. Lichtenwalter Photograph Collection

Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection

Also see:  Academic Affairs: Manchester College Bulletin October 1977 p.3-4.

"The Nature and Purpose of General Education Courses as offered in American Colleges," by the Curriculum Revision Committee, J. I. Baugher.

The General Survery Courses: Philosophy of Living - description.

Meeting of Curriculum Revision Committee 14 November, 1944 - outline.

Schwalm's memo to the members of the Curriculum Revision Committee, 5 November, 1945.

"Criteria to be Considered in Curricula Evaluations."

The Dad's Day Collection.

General and announcement of policy change allowing dancing.

The file contains correspondence, signage, programs, invitations, tickets, committee minutes, dance cards from the Robinson Presidential Ball of 1991.  Includes information on Presidential Balls, Valentine's Dances, and the Oak Leaves article announcing "At Last - Dancing!"

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

1978 A.A.F.R.O. Club Presents, "Essence in Twilight," Semi-Formal.

circa 1985 Manchester College AAFRO Club and East Hall present "Take Your Sweetheart to Vegas."

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

No year on poster: "Winter Wonderful's Semi Formal Dance, Featuring: Catch."

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

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

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

1998 revised location list of Davisson's paintings at Manchester College (MU2019/15).

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

Student Development – (1983–1987) -Judicial System – Disciplinary Actions - appeals, correspondence, judicial system, pledges of office.

StudentDevelopment – Residence Life (Fall 1969-Spring 1982) – Conduct violations -“Schwalm March” (1982) residence hall issues – publication, “ThoseCollege Days” - hall contracts and procedures.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council Minutes (1982-1983) – including 1984 May Day1986 Breakaway Week.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council – Correspondence, 1974 through 1985-1986.

CONFIDENTIAL - Dean ofStudents –  Materials 1980-1983 –including but not limited to: Annual Report of the Student Development Program, AAFROHouse Activity Program, ideas forcombating racism, Student Activities,Discipline, Residence Life, Campus Ministry Board, Career Planning andPlacement.

Dean ofStudents Materials Fall 1977-Spring1980 – Community Judicial System (Community Court), Faculty Professional Studies programs – studentaltercations – Residence Life Staff, 1978-1979 – Student Health ServicesLicensing – 1978 Annual Report of the Office of the Dean of Students to thePresident – Revised Alternative Living Option - discussion of co-educationalhousing (1973).

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General File – 1983-1985 – including but not limited to:Annual Report of the Student Development Program from the Dean of StudentDevelopment to the President of Manchester College, 15 March 1985 –responsibilities of the Counselor and Coordinator of Minority Affairs – alcohollaws from the State of Indiana – residence hall survey results – recommendations on guest hours in residence halls – TheLaw  Related to Use of Videotapes andVCRs on Campus (1984) licensing restrictions – Annual Report of the StudentDevelopment Program from the Dean of Student Development to the President ofManchester College.

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General, 1985-1986 – including but not limited to: The AnnualReport of the Student Development Program form the Dean of Student Development Stan Escott) to the President of Manchester College, 17 March 1986 – letters of sympathy to family members of those who have died.

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

Student Development –Living-Learning Organization (formerly called Calvin Ulrey Living LearningCenter), 1976 – 1986; Discussion for and against the Calvin Ulrey Living Learning Center – Evaluations – Reports – Recommendations –Executive Council Minutes -

Student Development –Director of Placement, 195 8-1959 through 1974-1975, Job Placement (Class of 1974), 1973 Federal Summer Intern Program College Participations – Special Report: Student Demonstrations and College Placement (1967) – Philosophy of College Placement as adopted in1962 – letters from companies looking for employees.

Assistant to the President,1967-1983 – Salary Outlay and Increases 1983 – Enrollment Projections (Fall 1983) – Admissions statistics (1976-1982) – Trends in Institutional Vitality (1980) – Staff Benefits  – BasicCollege Costs (1976-1977) – servicing equipment in the transformer vaults – Vocational Interest of Freshmen  – Medical Professions – Indiana Colleges andUniversities statistics regarding total costs, tuition, fees, room and board – Church of the Brethren students – Indiana Corporations contributions to MC.

Vice President, 1983-1986–Manchester College faculty with Doctorates, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees – faculty rank [Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor,Lecturer, Library Faculty] – 1979 study of freshmen [Office of Institutional Research] – new College Seal.

Student Development - psychiatric services.

Various types of scholarship announcements, large formatted checks and names of recipients from Academic Year 1995 - 1996, Dean's Scholarship, newsclippings.  Scholarship Information Assortment. 

"MC Students Shine in Symposium," The Manchester Monitor, 26 March 2002, p.19.

An additional folder was added including materials found in the Archives stacks.  This is an assortment of information including an announcement of the first symposium on 9 April 1999, newspaper clippings, programs, a 2004 symposium checklist, behind-the-scenes material for the 2004 symposium, promotional posters, etc.

"This Green Morning" Original score. Music by R. Gary Deavel, Poems by Christine Deavel.

Deed and Articles of Association for Manchester College.

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

Ethnographic art collected by Allen Deeter, Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Manchester College.

Central States College Association (CSCA) Grant Materials. In 1970, Allen Deeter was given a grant by CSCA to complete a study on students' and graduates' evaluations of Manchester's Peace Studies Institute from 1948-1970.

Diploma from Bethany Biblical Seminary -  India correspondence - Ken Brown/Al Deeter 1969 correspondence - "I'll never make the mistake gain of putting institutional hopes above people who can love, fear, laugh, and share, " (Ken Brown) -  materials and lectures related to January Term 1996 in India and the course, "THE RELIGIONS OF INDIA" - additional course materials: Confucian and Buddhist Worlds, Hindu and Muslim Worlds, Islam and it's Impact on Today's World, Introduction to the Old Testament  (Faith of Israel), Introduction to the New Testament, Religions and War, Christian Ethics, Religious Classics, World Religions (Universidad Veracruzana), Religion and Politics in the USA, (Universidad Veracruzana), History and Thought of Christianity I, History and Thought of Christianity II, Contemporary Christian Thought, Peace and the Non-Western World, Religious Classics, Conflict Resolution - Religions and War, SIMULATION: 'The Final Settlement,' World's Living Religions, Introduction to Philosophy, Peace Studies curriculum, Special January Term Peace Studies Courses.

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

Deeter articles: "India Report,"1995, on fulfilling study goals in India - "Teach-In" at Manchester College following 9/11 - "Muslims in the Middle East Conflict" - "Religion in America"- "Role of Religion in the Asian Work Ethic" - "Here I Stand Theologically, as of January 10, 1968" - "US and Next Door Neighbors," (Indiana Youth Camp, 1967) - "The University and Social Change," delivered at USIS Madras -  "The Necessity to Get Out of Vietnam and Re-Order Our National Priorities" - "Membership in the Body of Christ as Interpreted by Classical Pietism" - "The Anti-Cultic Tradition in Israel and the New Testament." 1970 letter to those interested in Non-Violent Social Change.

Correspondence, 1958 -1978 including but not limited to: Gladdys Muir's retirement, Peace Studies News-Letters from Gladdys Muir with handwritten notes, Memo from MC Treasurer regarding Gladdys Muir's library and retirement matters, the effect that a resignation would have on the Peace Studies program, Deeter's doctoral thesis, Conflict Resolution proposal, discussions with Professor William Schuhle, Ken Brown, Grady Snyder, Donald E. Miller, Dale Aukerman, and Linda Rehfeldt.

Materials related to: Council for Intercultural Studies and Programs, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Environmental Studies at Manchester, Brethren Volunteer Service, India 1973, 1978, India Delegation, 1975-1976, On Earth Peace, Testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Education - United States Peace Academy, On Earth Peace Academy, 1975-1976, World Without War Council, 1976. Deeter syllabi, papers, and Brethren Heritage materials.

An accurate record of department chairs was not kept prior to 1951.  This list was compiled with the best information available and includes some individuals who were informally recognized as chairs.  The list ends with 1988.

1988 Memorandum regarding Chair appointments and their terms.

Typed questionnaire, "Functions of the Department Head."

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

One Bachelor of Arts diploma from Manchester College presented to Robert Sherrick, 1924.

Showalter, Arthur, Liberal Arts Course of Study Diploma, Manchester College, 1928.

Schedule, expenses and correspondence regarding Discussion Day 1993.

Program for Discussion Days March 1995, "Violence in America."

Program for Discussion Days, March 1997, "Politics and Morality."

Ditch Day Collection: General

Diversity: Newspaper article showing Manchester College professors' reactions to Oklahoma City bombing.  Correspondence from Parker Marden, President, regarding the College's response to the terrorist attack of 11 September, 2001.  Also newspaper articles and flyer advertising the service of remembrance.

Diversity: Oak Leaves, 13 Nov. 1998 issue, "Mel White to Speak to Upcoming Convo." 

Report from the Sub-Committee on Non-Traditional Concerns, 23 March 1988.

Non-Traditional = "The student who after a period of time returns to the educational setting."

Diversity: E-mail incident and response from Office of Academic Affairs, 1998. 

Assessment:  "Diversity at Manchester College, Results of the Campus-wide Diversity Assessment Conducted by the Manchester College Human Diversity Committee and Cox & Associates Consulting," Assessment Conducted: Spring 1999.

Developing international relations, 1959 newspaper article. 

Diversity: information on Committee for Minority Concerns, Diversity Committee, College Vision, racism on campus, sex discrimination, non-traditional students, multicultural affairs, October 1969 incident, and hate e-mail incident.

Diversity: Assortment of international student materials including:

• Copies of international student records 1920's - 1940's. (Restricted)
• Newspaper clippings
• International Association

Diversity Photograph Collection.

Recording of a conference that took place at Indiana University.  Presentation titles are:

• Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Studies, a Latino's Perspective.
• Teaching Undergraduate Afro-American Studies.

Another presentation focuses on teaching culture in a multi-cultural society, such as the U.S. 

Booklet entitled, "International Student's Host Family Program, Sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Peter Gitau, Director, Katrina Bruce, Assistant Director.

Materials reflecting the past of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the intercultural Center.  They show the circumstances in which the AAFRO House was created and its evolution into the intercultural Center and developing Office of Multicultural Affairs.

A brochure describing The Multicultural Affairs Program that was designed to offer American ethnic minority and international students an enriched social, cultural and educational experience.

Newspaper clippings:  Russian film (1963) - "International Week focus on Africa" (1993) - Bosnian students tell of homeland at Manchester College"  (1993) - MC hosts international trade conference (1995) - Diversity Conference with focus on fighting hate crimes and bias (2003).

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.

Professor J. E. Dotterer's bound volume of class lecture notes (circa 1926 to 1930).

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.

See Also:  Oak Leaves 6 October 1955 p.2; 5 November 1964 p.3; Hair Bobbing and MC2007/6, Effie Stinebaugh's Drama Scrapbook,  "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair).

Dress Code.

Also see Women's Residence Organization (WRO).

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

Easter Egg Hunt Newspaper Clipping Collection.

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.

Materials from William Eberly's collection related to Bill's professional career and personal library. Eloise Eberly's College Woman's Club directories. Letter to Eloise from Bill's January Term trip West (circa 1976) and related snapshots. Notebook documenting Bill's participation in the "Citizen Ambassador Program (China)." Programs: Groundbreaking Celebration for the MC Recital Hall (March 2004) - Dedication of the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall (October 2004) - Celebrating the Marden Years (2005). 1889 Scholarship granted to Samuel Miller. Charles Lekrone's reflections on President Howe and early North Manchester College, including classrooms in future Ikenberry home. The history of Tall Oaks. "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," by Eberly (1991). Video of the dedication of Koinonia, 21 April 1990.

Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips.

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.

A Special Problems in Economics:  The economic impact of Manchester College on the community of North Manchester.

Continuing Education news releases, registration information, and correspondence.

The Bible belonging to Professor A. R. Eikenberry's mother with a New Testament publishing date of 1831.

The box contains General information about Elderhostel, certificates of attendance, and brochures.

See Also:

• MC General File for ewspaper article, Manchester College hosting Elderhostel program. 
• Elderhostel: Photo Box 97

Appreciation from A. B. Helman regarding campus response to 1977 severe weather situation.

2005, Manchester College Response to Hurricane Katrina.

1998 preparation for unexpected disasters.

Material related to Mike Emrick.

Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997.

Manchester College Liberal Arts Program 1935-1936 to 1958, report containing enrollment by course, number and percent.

Ensemble News Releases:

News releases for events including two or more ensembles 1950-1998.

Ensembles covered are:  A Cappella Choir, Brass Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, College Chorale, Concert Band, Entertainers, Faculty Piano Trio, Jazz Ensemble, Quarters, madrigal Singers, Manchester Singers, Men's Glee Club, Stage Band, Swing Choir, Symphonic Band, Women's Glee Club.

1997 Entrepreneurial Symposium packet.

2003 article - endowment from the estate of Mark Johnston, MC Class of 1968.

Environmental Action Group Records.

See Also: Oak Leaves 25 April 1991, p.1.

Manchester's Escort Service provides secure transport of students on campus.

CD #1 Much blank and irregular space before recording begins. The valuable amount of material on this recording is questionable. Sometimes students are clowning around. If listened to closely, this appears to be a recording of a class.  The Archivist did not have time to listen to it all the way through.

CD#2 Continues with a student that is part of a panel of presentors that and is very hard to understand. There is also discussion.

CD#3 A latin individual talks about ethnic studies programs.  This recording is very distinct but is only a partial recording of the entire presentation.  The presenter is also a teacher from a small institution in Chicago. 

Collection includes information about eight female Manchester College students who lived at 703 College Avenue beginning in 1946.  The women are:  Neva Miller '50 Mason, Mary Nihart '50x Wetzel, Nola McCauley '50 Plaugher, Maxine Hileman '50 Garber, Mary Nichols '49 Ettinger, Ella Gottshalk '50 Byrer (deceased), Lenora Mishler '50 Stark, and Kay Moran '59 Farrar.

MC2009/100a: Executive Committee Minutes from April, May June 1900 as well as Faculty Meeting Minutes ( 11 April and 18 April 1900).

MC2009/100b: Executive Committee Minutes from 4 March 1901 - 4 June 1901.

Letter from Balsbaugh Over the Death of Sister Catherine Forney

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.

Descriptions and programs for faculty dinners and spring banquets spanning the years. 

Faculty Meeting Minutes 16 September 1919 - 19 May 1925 and other pieces of memorabilia, ideas and resolutions.

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

Newspaper article from "The Monitor," 29 November 2005.

See also: Otho Winger experience.

Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection.

Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, Public Relations files.

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

Files include scattered materials on the following:

Faculty Workshops.

Faculty Professional Development Meetings.

Faculty Research and Artistic Endeavor, call for proposals for summer 1995.

Lists of Faculty Instructors.

Faculty Workload study.

End of Third Year Evaluation.

Faculty Policy decisions.

Faculty Emeriti.

Faculty Executive Committee.

List of Faculty Dissertations and Theses.

Part-time Faculty and Special Situations - Confidential

Proposal for an Energized Faculty Atmosphere.

Russell Bollinger: Photograph with Kintner, Hartsough and Beahm.  H. L. Hartsough served as pastor of Manchester Church of the Brethren.

For more information on H. L. Hartsough see See: Gospel Messenger, 7 April 1945 p.12; 5 May 1945 p.12; 19 May 1945 p.20; 2 June 1945 p.12; 1 September 1945 p.12; 6 April 1946 p.7-9; 16 November 1946 p.5-6, 10-11; 8 November 1947 p.5-6.

Staff/Faculty Evaluations: Confidential files.

During the Church Leaders Conference, October 1980, Dr. Warren Groff, President of Bethany Theological Seminary, speaks on family under the lordship of Christ. Dr.Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," October 1980. She deals with the Biblical basis for male and female equality within the covenant community. 

Records of those who have received major fellowships, dated 26 February 1998.

The June Felton Photograph Collection includes portraits of young people as well as:

• Geology Class.  May 1900.
• C.E. Rader.  Dino, Indiana.  Fulton/Kosciusko Co.
• Howard Huddleston.  July 1903. Carrol Co.
• Ivan L. Erbaugh.  Dayton, Ohio.  Rural Route #4.

• April 1984, 1985, 1986 - Annual Report of the Treasurer and Business Manager to the President of Manchester College - DRAFT with handwritten notes.
• 5 September 1984 - Total cost of electric from 7-1-1983 to 6-30-1984 and average cost per K.W.H.
• 11 March 1983 - Physical Plant Report with handwritten notes.

Confidential materials are within this collection from the department of Financial Affairs - including but not limited to:

• 1983 - Confidential Report to the Committee on Higher Education 30 January 1985
• 1986 - Confidential Report to the Committee on Higher Education - 5 February 1986.
• Comparisons for FY 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982.
• Council for Independent Colelges - Carnegie Program - Federal Government Revenues % Educational and General Expenditures 1980 - 1981.
• The President's Report to the Board of Trustees" - 1985, 1986.

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.

Manchester College General Ledger and ledger for the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, with records for 1931 - 1941.  Copy of articles of Incorporation.

The first full-time General Secretary of the General Sunday School Board in the Church of the Brethren, Ezra Flory, minister, elder, and educator, was the father of MC alumnus, Paul Flory. Ezra Flory received his Master of Arts degree from Manchester College in 1918.

Paul Flory: Article from the "Messenger," February, 1975 regarding the Nobel Prize. 

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.1; January 1975 cover, p.2-5; April 1975 p.1; July 1975 p.4; October 1975 p.8; January 1976 p.10; October 1976 p.7; April 1977 p.4.

Various articles and biographical pieces of information about Paul Flory. Copy of Flory's Nobel Lecture, 11 December 1974.

Paul Flory Collection.

Food Drives Newspaper Clipping and News Release Collection. Also are copies of articles about CRO, Schwalm sponsored "Walk for Hunger," etc.

Food Service records with brochures, general material and assorted menus.

Food Service: Banquet menus (1977-1983), brochures, Polynesian Party flyer, information sheets.

See Also: The News-Journal, 28 August 2002 p.9;  Oak Leaves,  21 October 1943, p.4; 23 April 1964 p.3; 17 September 1964 p.2; 6 December 1967, p.2; 10 January 1968, p.2; 24 January 1968, p.1; 28 February 1968, p.1, 2; 7 April 1971, p.1; 9 November 1971, p.2; 16 November 1971, p.2; 14 December 1971, p.3; 11 September 1973, p.4; 14 October 1977, p.1; 4 May 1984, p.1.

Food Service Records

Photographs pertaining to "The Oaks" in it's various locations through the decades.  History of the various locations ot "The Oaks."

General, brochures etc. - 1999 Homecoming issue, "Big Top" focusing on football at Manchester College.

Football Photograph, 1928.

Grouping of football players, all from Fort Wayne, on 1939 football team with all-state quarterback #93 Don "Hank Lieberum.

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

Detailed description of two Forensics boxes filled with materials. Included are newspaper articles, scrapbook, manuscripts from oratorical contests written by MC students: Fujii, Butler, Thomas, Childs, Dye, Mendenhall, Hoffman...and much, much more.

Miscellaneous materials dealing with Forensics, Debate and Speech.

MC2010/173a: The history of Debate at Manchester College by Dr. Larry Underberg.  Other materials include Forensices-Debate History lists of members taken from yearbooks 1910 - 1983

MC2010/173b:  An article about a triangular inter-collegiate debate between Goshen College, Mr. Morris College and Manchester College, from the "Oak Leaves." (undated)

MC2010/173c:  Department of Communication Studies and Manchester Forensics Union recognize Gary B. Moughler, Kirby Van Vliet, Daniet M. Nickels, Sarah B. Ladd and Amy Graber, for outstanding performance in Public Address, November 1994.  Department of Communication Studies and Manchester Forensics Union recognize Lejla Kucukalic, Sami Bradfield and Jen Patterson for outstanding performance in Public Address, 1995.

MC2010/173d:  Evaluation forms and guidelines for oral interpretation and debate.

Summary of Recommendations of Forward Planning Committee, 6 October 1984, with supporting materials from I/CASE, institutional research, books, articles, and demographics.

General materials regarding Founder's Day.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin August 1963; November 1963, p.5-6; Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.1; 1 October 1964 p.1.

Fourth of July Celebration Collection, including:

"MC to Host Free 4th of July Celebration," 25 June 2002, unknown newspaper

Material related to Robert Frantz, including a personal history describing the influence that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on the life of Bob Frantz.

Majors listed by new incoming freshmen for Fall Term 1993 (published 20 August 1993, and 15 August 1996.

Friends Weekend signage and programs.

Materials collected by and related to David Friermood. Also, information on campus buildings and presidents. Retirement photographs of Friermood, Pat Weller, and Linda Richards.

Videos: Eel River Dam Removal, 2005 Alumni Honors Banquet, 2004 A Cappella Alumni Concert, 2004 Wine Recital Hall Dedication, 2004 Honors Convocation 2004.

Froschaur Bible Records.

Fulbright Program Collection: Invitation to Dr. Perbi's parties.

Fulbright Scholars: News releases, clippings, information on Manchester's Fulbrights.

See Also: The Manchester Monitor, 7 May 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 4 October 1962 p.1; 7 September 1964 p.2

For Library, see also:  Accreditation; Manchester College Bulletin, March 1976 p.10; July 1976 p.7; July 1977 p.11; October 1977 p.12; January 1978 p.6; Manchester Herald, 15 December 1925 p.7; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.2; 27 June 1925 p.1; 30 January 1926 p.2; 18 September 1926 p.1; 16 October 1926 p.1; 18 December 1926 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 29 October 1964 p.1; 21 January 1965 p.1, 2; 18 March 1965 p.4; 1 April 1965 p.2; 11/8/67 p.6 (photos); 10/68 p.1; 2/28/68 p.2; 4/3/68 p.1; 4/17/68 p.5; Winged Scroll.

Manchester College Library Renovation, illustration of Main Level, 15 September 1998.

Funderburg Library Interior Renovation and Facade Beautification Architectural Drawings by MSKTD & Associates, Inc., 8 February 1999.

Plans created by McGuire & Shook, Compton, Richey, and Associates (Architects).  Labeled on outside:  First Plan.  All three floors of library are shown.

Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide.

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.

Estate planning, church giving, annual fund, phonathon.

Centennial Campaign - "Step Up To The Future" - circa 1988.

1963 Newspaper articles related to the "March of Progress."

2006 newspaper article related to "The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College." 

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, November 1949 p.1, 3; November 1978 p.4; The Manchester Monitor, 22 January 2002 p.8; The News-Journal, 27 March 2001 p.1; 28 August 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 12 December 1963 p.2 (Wabash County Day); Photo Box 51.

Reach: two spiral bound campaign booklets.

Artist's statement, painting title/price-list, and spectator Comments sheet, for the exhibition, "A Journey of Yellow," by artist, Penny French-Deal, held in the College of Pharmacy Gallery 101, January 31 - June 13, 2014.

Lists of paintings, news articles, photos about artist, Daniel Garber.

Certificates, Licenses and Diplomas of Warren K. Garner

Poem regarding male/female gender roles written by a student, 1978.

Sexuality, Human :"Men Who Cross-Dress..." flyer.

An assortment of resources for the study of genealogy.

North Central Accreditation Materials, 1992 - 24 files.

Memo regarding General Education Curriculum Proposal, dated 26 January 1995.

Germanfest Newspaper Clipping Collection.

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Arif Ghayur will be teaching sociology courses.  He has taught a variety of subjects in a number of colleges and universities.  His degrees are from Karachi University, University of Massachusetts and St. John's University.

Also see materials in Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Ghayur, Arif.

Information on alleged hauntings of various buildings on campus and articles.

Digital images of the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden landscape/architectural plans by designer, Daniel Krall ('68), and photo record of the garden's development. Article related to the formation of the garden by Tim McElwee.

Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden: Background, fundraising, architectural plans.

About 52 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by Anna Gockley, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois in 1987.  The book is dated May 9, 1887 and spans spans May 9, 1887  through April 24, 1890.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar. Although preformatted, the individual fills in the blanks.  Ms. Gockley included localities where specimens were found, such as:

Timber near Spring Creek,

Timber near Frenchtown, Iowa,

New Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Illinois,

College Campus, Mt. Morris, Illinois.

See Also: Botany Notebook of Mt. Morris College student, Cottrell, D. Owen, MC2011/114, and that of Mt. Morris College student, E. N. Goshorn, MC2011/125

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

Good Morning America Newspaper Clipping Collection.

Good Morning America:  See also Oak Leaves 14 December 1984 p.1

Baccalaureate and Commencement invitation from 1897.

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.

James Farmer, civil rights activist, Thurl Metzger, of Heifer Project, and Robert Stauffer are given the Honorary Doctoral degrees during graduation 1972. of Laws Honorary Degree.

Recording of jazz music.

A presentation on the political history of Africa given by an unidentified speaker.

President Helman speaks on future goals of Manchester College with an introduction by Dr. Replogle..

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.

Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility:

General material.

Graduation Pledge Alliance.

Newspaper clippings and brochures.

List of student supporters for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.

See Also:

 MC2004/281: File #15 for informational brochures regarding the Graduation Pledge Alliance. 

The Manchester Monitor/ 14 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 8 May 2001 p.8.

An article about the 1925 Commencement address presented at Manchester College by Thomas R. Marshall.

Indiana Consortium for International Programs: "Rural Development and Urbanization in Africa:  Two Case Studies, Zimbabwe and Malawi," proposed by David Waas, Dated 18 October 1990.

Comedian and Civil Rights leader, Dick Gregory, spoke on the Manchester College campus during "Forum '69: An Experience in Soul," March 30 - April 1, 1969.  This is a copy of his presentation.

Personal and Assorted departmental files from Joy Groninger, Publications and Design.

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.

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

Habitat for Humanity Newspaper Clipping Collection.

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.

1988 lecture by Dr. Ronald C. Hartman, retired U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union with photo.

1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program

The Lilly Endowment funded Hawthorne Program was designed to help prepare African American and Hispanic students (grades 6-8) for college or other educational opportunities beyond high school.

Scrapbook from 1999-2000.

Negatives.

3 VHS videocassettes.

24 camcorder videocassettes.

Health Fair newspaper clippings and news releases.

Health Services:

• Health and Illness.
• Manchesterr College's Response to AIDS.

Historical information, correspondence, brochure, clippings.  1969 copy of the Position Statement on Drug Abuse adopted by the American College Health Association.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, January 1953 p.1.

See Also: 

Relief and Rehabilitation; Gospel Messenger articles.

Kermit Eby "Gospel Messenger" article, 1951 including "Faith" the cow and Dan West.

Helman Hall Unification Board invitation to first and second Helman Hall Banquet.

President A. Blair Helman general file containing an assortment of articles and materials about A. Blair, Pat (A. Blair's wife) and the Helman daughters. 

 A. Blair Helman served as Manchester College's president from 1956-1986.  Helman Hall is named in his honor.

President Vernon Schwalm's Letter Regarding Tensions in the Church of the Brethren

• Responses to President Schwalm's letter from pastors, district executives, Church of the Brethren College presidents.

Tuition Exchange Program

• File 1   through 1969/70
• File 2  1970/71-1973/74

Letter nominating A. Blair Helman for the Univeresity of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation written by Jo Young Switzer, 1996.

Completed Nominating Form and Biographical Outline.

Supporting Letters for Nomination.

• An assortment of materials pertaining to President A. Blair Helman, Including:
  Letter of retirement to the Board of Trustees, April 1985.
• Nomination materials for the Council on International Educational Exchange Award.
• Vernon Schwalm correspondence.
• Helman, Member of theThe Indiana Academy, elected 9 June 1987.
• Presentation of Doctor of Humane Letters degree to President Helman, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981.
• Also in this folder are items from Kay Batdorf, Andrew Cordier, Vernon Schwalm, Sarafian, President, University of LaVerne and President William Robinson, etc.

Information and photographs about A. Blair and Pat Helman.

Photographs from the farewell celebration and from the welcoming of President Robinson and family.

An assortment of memos including but not limited to; IRS regulations, the State of Indiana, telegram to President Richard Nixon, student behavior, tuition Remission, student appointments, standards of progress for Schools approved for veteran's training, lobbyist registration law, drug policy, alcohol.

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.

Material regarding David Hicks.

See also:  Manchester College General File: Faculty, New

Extensive collection of photographs, publications and memorabilia from the collection of Leona Row Eller from her participation in the World Friendship Center,  Hiroshima, Japan.

Files of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Historical Committee, historical resources,  and congregational surveys. Information related to the following congregations:

Arnold's Grove, Auburn, Baugo, Beacon Heights, Cedar Lake, Forest Grove, Goshen, Goshen City, Middlebury, Osceola, New Paris, North Liberty, North Webster, Pine Creek, Plymouth, Rock Run, South Bend City, Syracuse, Union, Wakarusa, Wawaka, and Camp Alexander Mack 65th anniversary celebration.

History: Church of the Brethren history mural.

See Also: Professor L. W. Shultz gives a narration of the paintings included in the history mural.  See the Digital Media Cabinet.

Bavender, Christine.  "Manchester Born as a Seminary."  Wabash Plain Dealer.  2 May 1989.

Ferne Baldwin's word-processed notes from The College Standard.

"Manchester College."  Undated, unsigned document describing the history of the College.

"Manchester College Begins 85th Year This September."  Unknown newspaper.  16 August 1973.

"Manchester College Dates Back to 1860 in Roanoke."  Wabash Plain-Dealer & Times Star.  17 May 1941.

Schwalm, V.F.  "Some Periods and Persons in the History of M.C."  Text of speech given by V. F. Schwalm during A. Blair Helman's tenure as president.

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

History, Political Science and Social Science materials including but not limited to: bibliographies, descriptions and/or reports for the Social Sciences Core, the Humanities Core Program, Senior Colloquium (1968), January Interim Term, and the Natural Sciences Core Program (1967). Humorous plaque illustrating "The Golden Age" of Waas, Bishop, Buzzard, Caldwell, Bittinger, Calihan and Johansen.

Author, Theodore Dreiser, visited North Manchester during the summer of 1915.  His observations of the community were included in his autobiography, "A Hoosier Holiday."  John Knarr writes about Dreiser's family and includes material on the Snap/Snepp/Sheneb/Shenep/Schneb/Schnebb family as well as on the Fruit family.

A second article, "A Trip to Niagara Falls, 1925," was discovered among papers donated to the North Manchester Center for History by Descendants of Ellis and Harold Miller. 

"The Immortal J. N.," Jacob Newman Free, was a frequent visitor of Warsaw, Indiana and Kosciusko County. He had long, flowing gray hair and would gather a crowd on a street corner and make an address on various topics.  He never lingered long in one place.  This folder contains his history, image, and several stories.

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

Some material may be confidential.

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 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.

Carl Holl photograph collection. *Some pictures deaccessioned and given to Carolyn Holl Leffel, sister of Carl W. Holl, Jr.

Dinner program for the Cleveland Chapter of Manchester Alumni 1951.

1952 correspondence regarding contributions to the Holl Scholarship Fund.

Manchester College alumni and job title

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.

Clyde Holsinger Photograph Collection - 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Scrapbook containing photos of choirs and other college scenes during Clyde Holsinger's time as director.  A newspaper article from September 1946 announces Holsinger's hiring at the college. 

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

Ford, Richard E.: On September 15, 2005, Manchester College celebrated Wabash resident Richard E. Ford for his life work as a philanthropist and preserver of the humanities and fine arts.

1.  One copy of news release.

2.  Two copies of event program.  The program details the career of James Giles, the musician who performed at the event.

Geisert, Wayne E.  Honorary Degree Recipient and commencement address 1987.  Dr. Geisert was President of Bridgewater College, Virginia.

Honorary Degrees records: Lists, biographical info, news releases.

Honors Program Records: Student roster, data, general information, 1986-1994.  Three brochures.

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

1 September 1986 certificate noting Scholar Athletes in the Hoosier Conference for Women (HCW).

Hoosier Hiking Club Records.

Forms, rules, and documents related to housing and visitation.  Reports of the "Alternative Visitation Committee" (1977).  Proposal for women's hours (1969-1970). 1948 assignment of student to private home and "Instructions to Men Students Living in Private Homes."

Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932.  Also included are Alumni Association materials.

President David N. Howe: Photo, biographical info, news article.

See also:

Delilah Howe.  President David Howe's first wife who died on campus in Bumgerdner Hall.  She is buried next to David in the Roselawn Cemetery (Manchester College).  For newspaper article about her incredible death and funeral see David N. Howe in the MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Howe.

MC General File: Faculty/ Staff, Howe

• Copy of "A Word for Jesus," lyrics by Professor D. N.l Howe.

Francis was the second son of first College President David Howe and David's first wife, Delilah.  Francis (Frank) was an instrumental music teacher at Manchester College 1899-1900.  Frank was also the Inventor/founder of the Howe Vacuum Bait Company.

Professor Howe moved Roanoke Classical Seminary to North Manchester.  He is considered to be the College's first president.

13 April 1987 Faculty Emeriti Policies. 

Health Insurance, 19 June 2000 memo from Parker G. Marden, President.

Paychecks; 2001 Reminder, bi-weekly pay policy. 

Student Summer Employment Memo, 30 April 1979. 

Structural Charts (1996) showing positions in Institutional Administration, Advancement, Financial Affairs, and Student Development.  

Performance Evaluation Grid by Bill Robinson (undated).  

Student employee handbook.

Manchester College Union Employees' Brochure, Centralized Student Employment Policies and Procedures 1978-1981.

Material related to Deb Huston.

See also:

MC General File: Faculty, New

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Deborah Hustin will be teaching mathematics and computer courses.  Her degrees are from Colgate University and Duke University and she has taught at several colleges, most recently Dickinson College.  

Award in honor of L.D. Ikenberry, former treasurer and former acting president of Manchester College.

• Nomination materials, lists, photographs.

An assortment of photographs of Ikenberry Hall and the gentlemen who resided there.

Material regarding L. D. Ikenberry [Levi Daniel] who between 1900 and 1943,taught mathematics, science, astronomy, pedagogy, geology, and served as treasurer, vice president, and acting president of Manchester College.  Ikenberry Hall was named in his honor.  He died on December 29, 1957.

Interview of Wilbur Dunbar by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry.  Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather.

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.

Illegal Activities Records:

• Records, correspondence, articles, reports of studies.

Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana:

• File 1    Correspondence, 1968-1969.
• File 2    Correspondence, 1969-1972.

See Also:  Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges.

Independent Studies Records and Special Problems.

Individualized programs 1960-1990, general information.

These materials include but are not limited to:

• A Student's Guide to Independent Study, 1977.
• Guidelines for special problems courses, 1970.
• Memo from Professor Charles Klingler, 1978.
• Rebuttal to Oak Leaves article from May 1978.
• Application for Independent Study, 1977.
• Minutes of the Individual Instruction Committee, 2 September 1977.

See Also: Two Large Boxes on top of Filing Cabinets (IIS) containing material on Special Problems. These Materials have not yet been accessioned.

Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

• State physical educators group honors two Manchester students.

Thank you letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants. 1989.

Oak Leaves, 31 October 1925 p.3; 1 October 1964 p.3; 8 October 1964 p.1; 15 October 1964 p.2. 

See Also:  Camp Mack Day.

This folder contains but is not limited to the following:

1.  Failing And Incomplete Grades: Fall 1979 - January 1984.

2.  1976-1977 statistics for Fall Term 1976, number of full-time undergraduate students according to Indiana county.

3.  Graph showing the number of classes and class size by year, 1970 - 1980.

4.  Admissions profile issued 8/27/97 for Fall 1986 through Fall 1996.

5.  "Characteristics of Freshmen Entering Manchester College Fall, 1970."

6.  1985 Freshman Profile from selected institutions.

7.  Fall Term 1989: majors listed by incoming Freshmen.

8.  Fall Term 1992: majors listed by incoming Freshmen

9.   "Prelimlinary Report on the Academic Profile," from Roger Buzzard, Director of General Education, 18 August 1988.

10. "Student Survey 1995, Seeking to serve student needs better."

11.  News Release 15 March 1973 giving characterization of student body.

12.  1971 questionnaire.

13.  Freshmen placement (1990?).

14. Incoming student testing results.

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

Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72.

1969 study of P-NP enrollment, 1972 enrollment at IN colleges/universities, 1972 study of MC majors, 1968 Institutional Functioning Inventory profile of MC faculty.

Materials describing events honoring the 50th Year Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to the Manchester campus.

Programs and materials created for the groundbreaking ceremony and dedication of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center. 

International exchange: Student, Richard Reed, "Ambassador of Good Will," International Farm Yourth Exchange."

International Fair records including programs, articles, and memos.  International Fashion Show newspaper clippings.

1. Manchester International Fair, the Global Village, April 21, 2002.  Poster made by the Manchester College Graphics department.

Video footage of International Fairs held at Manchester College in 1993, 1994 and 1995.

Picture of international student group taken in front of the old gymnasium.

Photographs from international/multicultural event like the International Fair.

International Week Posters. File Folder MC2009/71-E, object number MC2009/71-E,n.

International Week records.

Intramurals Records.

Contact prints and negatives recording Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit to Manchester College in the spring of 1969. Publicity picture of Rev. Jackson from the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

This CD and audio-tape are probably from "An Experience in Soul," a "March 30 - April 1 event held on Manchester College Campus in 1969.

The News-Sentinel, Roto, March 14, 1970 - Newspaper spread about Manchester College students participating in the Usumacinta Expedition during January term under the direction of James R. C. Adams.

Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship Clipping Collection.

See Also:  The News-Journal, 2 January 2002 p.16.

Invitation for The Junior Class of Manchester College reception in honor of the Class of 1956.

Newspaper clipping reporting the Junior/Senior reception and banquet, 14 May 1959.

See Also: Junior/Senior Banquet/Reception and Dance, see also: Oak Leaves, 16 April 1964 p.1; 6 May 1965 p.1.

Myrtis Becker Justiniano 's (MC Class of 1954) collection of Manchester College memorabilia, including May Day 1953.

Material related to Kathy Kamphoefner, a peace activist, and in 1995 was an Assistant Professor of Communications. 

"Faculty Annual Report," Department of Communication Studies, 1997.

"Talking About Peace: Palestinian Narratives about the Current Peace Process in Hebron," Kathy Kamphoefner, 15 October 1997.

Newspaper articles regarding Kamphoeffner's Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron and the resulting Israeli detention.

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.

John F. Kennedy memorial service records.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: DVD, "Tribute to a King."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last speech on a college campus here at Manchester College.  This DVD examines the effects that it had on others.

Craig Largent shares his research materials on Florence King, 1891 graduate of Mount Morris College, and the first female patent attorney in the United States.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Memorial service, 1968.

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

Auroras and Church of the Brethren material, from the Edward Kintner Collection, including:

Full Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren's Annual Meeting Held at Bellefontaine, Ohio, June 1-3, 1903.  Bulletin from services of dedication of Christianburg [VA] Church of the Brethren (dated 14 December 1958).  Minutes of the First Conference of the Church of the Brethren South/Central District of Indiana (dated 31 July 1971).  Minutes of Joint Board Meetings of the Middle District of Indiana (dated 1920-1922). Church of the Brethren membership records.

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.

Dr. Elgin P. Kintner, M.D., the son of Dr. Edward Kinter, graduated from Manchester College in 1939.  This book of "Physiology Experiments" was completed with a laboratory partner during Elgin's first year of medicine at Indiana University. 

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

Textbook with the handwritten name of Edward Kintner on the cover.  The title of the book is "Guide To The Study Of The Anatomy Of The Shark, Nexturus, And The Cat," by Samuel Eddy, Clarence P. Oliver, John P. Turner, Second Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sones, Inc., London: Chapman &  Hall, Limited.

For more information on Edward Kintner see, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by WIlliam R. Eberly.

Audio recording of Professor Edward Kintner's funeral. 

Professor Charles Klingler taught English at Manchester College for 35 years [1959 - 1994]. 1961).  This is a historical description of his work including but not limited to; "Writing Across the Curriculum," "Writing to Learn," and syllabi for the Humanities Core.

Charles Klingler Collection containing course materials and syllabi 1977 - 1993.

Articles about Koinonia:

Taxidermist, Luke Hunt prepares mounts for scientific and educational purposes.

Students at Manchester College work with the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service to study waterfowl populations in reconstructed wetlands in Kosciusko County.

Koinonia is recipient of the Kosciusko County Environmental Enhancement Award (1993).

Material related to David Kreps, Natural Sciences, Biology Department.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin October 1976 p.7; October 1978 p.2.

Photograph of David Kreps: MC2004/729, Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection.

Ferne Baldwin and Paul Shrider conducted extensive research on the life of Manchester College's second president, Charles Kriebel. This collection contains supporting  materials, a genealogical history, and Shrider's concluding article.

L. W. Shultz and the Kurtz organ at the Church of the Brethren General Board in Elgin.

Collection of articles, publications, letters, videos, and photographs dealing with Dr. Hamer's time in Nigeria, especially his connection with the discovery of the Lassa Fever Virus.

President Jo describes a mural at Parkview North emergency room in which she was a participating artist. Her work honored the lives of MC alumni, John Hamer and Esther Hamer, who served as medical missionaries in Nigeria.  Dr. Hamer helped discover one of the world's deadliest viruses -- Lassa Fever.

Two other Manchester College alumni were also honored; Dr. Jane Weaver and Daryl Yost.

Lay Counselor's Program;

Included in the event is "Report on Self-Study," by Dr. David A. Waas.

"Manchester Through Student Eyes," Robert Mock, Joyce Clinton, Lowell Hartman, Jan Miller, Charles Tayler.

Portrait of Mattie Nicholas Lear (Mrs. John Lear), Church of the Brethren female minister, and instructor at Mount Morris College from 1879 - 1881. A typewritten history is included.

Newspaper clippings, news releases, articles and other materials related to 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.

"Team Report by Manchester College," 7 July 1983 for The Lilly Endowment's Workshop on the Liberal Arts.

THE KE NA PO CO MO CO, EEL RIVER, The Home of Little Turtle

Copyright 1934, by Otho Winger, North Manchester, Indiana

The book has been scanned. Contact the Archivist.

History, Indiana and Local: These appear to be local obituaries from (a)1891 and  from (b) 1949 through 1979.  Some are members of the Church of the Brethren:

History, Indiana and Local: Thank you letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants. 1989.

Weltha Miller Long Collection circa 1900-1901.

Lunch at Manchester Program Records.

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.

Bernarr Macfadden and Charles Atlas, Angelo Siciliano. A behind the scenes article of interest behind the work of Macfadden and the discovery of "Atlas," "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man."

Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture.

Union Program Council policies and procedures materials.

Manchester Activities Council (MAC) poster: MAC banquet for Officers and new members, 1991 with yearly calendar of events. This poster is part of the larger collection MC2010/53.

Manchester Activities Council budget proposals.

Records for Manchester involvement 1990-1991, 1993-1994, two memos from 1987.

Manchester Activities Council (MAC) certificates, signage, programs, minutes.

A bound book of Executive Committee and Church Board Minutes,1969 - 1975. 

A variety of reports, directories, and financial statements for Manchester Church of the Brethren.

"College Group To Meet With Educators In Russia," circa 1985.

Manchester College General File: Russia.

Materials dealing with the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren.

See Also:  "Eccho," a Manchester College newsletter targeted toward Church of the Brethren audience.

Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren: Bulletin insert for "Christian College Day."  

Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren: Brethren High School Day. 

See Also: MC2008/203e Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, Advancement poster: "Manchester College, A College of the Church of the Brethren, Sustaining and Challenging Students on Their Faith Journeys." Part of the larger collection MC2008/203.

MC2008/203h: "MCO, Manchester Congregational Outreach," brochure located in the MC General File: Congregational Outreach.

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

Manchester College Boosters Photograph Collection from the Kintner Collection.

Manchester College Celebrates Heifer Project International May 20, 1995. Commencement 1995  - photograph of students with heifer and letter to Bill Eberly from President Parker Marden.

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

"A Tradition Begins at Manchester," from the Manchester College Bulletin, May, 1964, by James Wampler (Class of 1966).

Lila Hammer, Registrar for Manchester College(Class of 1979). 

Note:  Lila Hammer, Registrar, writes about the history of the chime, chime pranks, and the experience of being a chimer.  To read the article look in the MC General File: Chime.

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

Manchester College Bulletin August 1947; December 1949 p.2; October 1975 p.6; January 1978 p.8; November 1978 p.6;

Oak Leaves 14 December 1961 p.2; 28 January 1965 p.2 (history); 19 February 1974, p.4; 30 September 1977, p.1; 28 October 1977, p.2; 21 November 1980, p.6.

Dr. William Robinson speaks at Pike Creek COB (1990), Centennial Celebration auction, Dagny Boebel offers Shakespeare course, David Eicher gives recital (1990), "The Glass Menagerie" (1990), “Good Health and Quality Health Care” workshop, IN State graduate degree to Robert Plummer, Mary Bombich and James Clark in "Hamlet," Dr. R. H. Miller officiates at Guthrie funeral service,Du Pont awards two grants (1963), Carol Stubbs in "Hamlet," Ed Johnston in "Fantasticks," Martha Smeltzer in "Hamlet," City schools employ MC graduates (report by Howard Book), MC appreciates community support (1995), "Oak Leaves" theft of papers and return (1975), Lynn Baker, Howard Sollenberger, A. Blair and Pat Helman, art shows, Public Programs, COB events on campus, new phone system, Charolotte Schutz Deavel, Doris Garey books, Deeter (Religion vs. Christian Tradition requirements), grade change policy (1996), Perry Graham/Peace Center, Nuclear Warfare, Men and Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.

MU2012/24a: Minutes of the meetings of the Directors of the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company. The minutes start with 14 February 1931.

The last recorded meeting in this book is 24 September 1938.

MU2012/24b: "Minutes of the Executive Board of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company," beginning with a report on the first meeting held on 4 April 1935.

Farm Income and Expense for period ending 30 June 1937.

Manchester College Notes Collection.

• Newsletters 1921-1933.

Student photographs: Postcards

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Featured in this newspaper spread are:

• the Chime Tower and Oakwood Hall
• Spartan Halls (barracks for men)
• (the new dormitory to house 100 men and costing an estimated $225,000
• Professor O. W. Neher and Professor Edward Kintner conferring in biology building with crayfish chart
• Tennis courts and 30 trailers for married veterans
• Campus radio station featuring Irvin Hoff, student and Dr. Orland lefforge, speech professor officiating as members of TKA, honorary speech fraternity, broadcast. Photographed are Wayne Miller, from North Manchester; Miss Elsie Rossmanith, Rensselaer; Ralph Yaney and Glen Crago, North Manchester
• Coeds, Miss Anna Mae Ehrmin, Mishawaka and Carlton Stoddard, Louisville, Ohio
• 1947 May Queen Mary Kathryn Cooper, Dayton, Ohio with football players John Krieg, Ft. Wayne and Ellis Lehman, Windbor, PA.
• Miss Mary Jane Penrod, Bluffton, IN, learns how to be a school teacher at Thomas Marshall School with Mrs. Esther Mae Ashley, student teacher director, and Miss Lucille Wright, critic teacher, along with a class of schoolchildren.
• Professors A. R. Eikenberry (Psychology), Fred R. Conkling (English) and Dr. C. S. Morris (Physics) in Administration Building with portrait of Otho Winger, President from 1911 - 1941 in background.

"MCRS is a program designed to help Manchester College students resolve conflicts.  With the help of a small, trained listening panel, composed of students and peers, you can settle a dispute.  The panel assists while you and the other party share all sides of the conflict and work together to create an acceptable resolution.  The resolution is not legally binding, and the entire process is free, voluntary, and confidential."  --from a brochure produced by MCRS .

See Also: Photograph #81 in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.

General information, brochures on the Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth anniversaries of Manchester College .

File assembled from the materials of Ferne Baldwin was added to MC2002/247 by Jeanine Wine on 21 April 2010. The file contains newspaper articles about the 75th celebration (1889-1964), script for the 90th Anniversary Presentation with memories of events and professors, description of the 75th Anniversay program.

Manchester College Budgets, information from 1986-87 through 1992-93.

Newspaper articles regarding MC budget, 1975, 1976.

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.

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

Financial records of the College from July 7, to December 12, 1898: Handwritten record of income and expenses. Alice King 7-16-1898, A. B. Ulrey 7-19-1898, Ladies Home, Brickwork, Plastering, Stamps, Gasoline, etc., part of the larger collection MC2007/13, Financial Records of Manchester College.

Historical videos of 1934 Homecoming, 1934 May Day festivities, sports events, and graduation exercises 1939 and 1941.  Camp Mack Day circa that same era.

• Manchester College History.
• Interesting facts about the college and notable individuals associated with the college, included in information given to admissions volunteers.
• History timeline and quips and interesting stories.
• Manchester College History:  Memories of Mollie Blough Forrer, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1922.

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

Ideals and objectives and requirements for various years, beginning with President Schwalm and ending with President Marden.

Drafts of Manchester College's mission statements, statements of purpose, vision statement.  Poster with mission and vision statements.

Financial Records of Manchester College - a larger collection MC2007/137 that includes:

• Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.

One report from an unidentified source from January 1961 that talks about the physical plant, the faculty, the curriculum, students and student life and the outlook for the future.

One report: "Report of a Visit to Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, November 14 - 16, 1972, for the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools."

One report: "Report of a Visit to Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, April 18 - 20, 1983 for the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

"Manchester College Review and Reflection Paper," by Commicorp, The Education Group, 1995. Quotations from interviews with faculty, staff and students.  The paper points out the College's strengths and gives input regarding the institution's plans for the future.

D. C. Reber, was the manager of Manchester Subscription Agency. Prof. Reber’s service would have been like toady’s EBSCO – a centralized vendor of periodical subscriptions. This handwritten book begins on December 11, 1930 and continues into 1935.  Individuals from North Manchester, and out of state, local high schools, the Manchester College library, the public library etc. have their periodical subscriptions recorded along with price and shipment address. D. C. Reber is the Manager of the agency whose address is 901 N. Wayne St., North Manchester, Indiana.  

President Parker Marden: Speeches, newspaper articles, correspondence, MC newsletters, inaugural congratulations, January 1996 letter to students, and general information.

One book, College Faith...150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Faith Stories from Their Student Days, edited by Ronald Alan Knott, 2002.   This book contains an article by Parker G. Marden, entitled, " Truths That Will Get You Through The Day."

Speeches and articles by President Parker Marden: Vision 1991, Focusing on Growth and Excellence - Committing an Act of History (Manchester's 106th year) - To The Frontier. Again - Not Unto Ourselves Alone Are We Born - What makes up a strong sports team? - Have you spent that million yet?  - email exchange to Wartburg College - The President's Circle 109th Convocation Address - 2003 State of the College Address, "Life in the Winter of Our Discontent" - the appropriate educational environment.

2006 student photographs.

Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006.

Graduation images circa 2004/2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver.

MC Visual Identity Guide.

Copies of 1925 Oak Leaves articles reporting Thomas R. Marshall's last address to the public that took place at Manchester College commencement.  Also published is the last photo of Marshall following commencement on the College campus taken by Millard Royer, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1928. There is also an Oak Leaves article regarding Marshall's death.  CD of material.

File on Thomas Marshall that belonged to Archivist, Ferne Baldwin containing biographical information.

The Thomas R. Marshall Home Restoration Project citing financial support by the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Lexington, Kentucky. 

"Tom Marshall's Home Again," a program for a play by Charles Boebel.

See Also:

Graduation Program 1925 cover, the only known 1925 commencement program cover known to exist.  It was probably used to design the 1926 commencement program cover as evident in the markings.  

Oak Leaves,1925, Marshall Commencement speech.

Oak Leaves, 13 June 1925 p.1 (photos).

Financial Records for Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society. These records are part of a larger collection MC2007/137.

Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society: 1939 - 1944 (in one book).  1942 - 1943, receipts 1944 (in one composition book).

Mathematics Field Day news releases.

General materials about the Chi Psi Mathematics Club.

See Also: Oak Leaves 10 November 1960 p.3

The first recording is of United States Army psychiatrist, Major W. E. Mayer.  The title of the speech is Communist Management of Korean War Prisoners. 

The second recording is similar to MC2011/37 and probably done by students for a class in oral interpretation.

Unsorted international student records.

Lists, brochures, general information related to the Manchester College Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau developed so that participating Manchetser College faculty could provide current information on a given subject by an expert in the field, and to further the relationship between Manchester Colge and the surrounding communities. 

For related material to Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau see, Manchester Institute.

Medical Technology Program Correspondence Collection.

News article about Mega Market.

Mega Market photographs can be found in Photo Box 67 .

Images of the Manchester College Men’s basketball exhibition game against University of New Mexico, November 2010. The photographer is unknown.  Coach for the University of New Mexico team, Steve Alford, was a famous basketball player and once a coach for Manchester College.  Featured in the pictures is President Jo Young Switzer, Steve Alford and the Manchester College athletic director/baseball coach, Rick Espeset. 

Music Educators' National Conference (MENC): Programs and menu.

MC Offers Operation Connect (April 2003) - North Manchester residents welcome to use College computers o e-mail military stationed in Iraq or to "surf" the Internet for the latest war news.

"MC Remembers Six Of Its Own Serving Wartime in Military (Iraq, May 2003) -

Letters from A. Blair Helman to Reverend Wayne Zunkel, editor of the Brethren Peace Fellowship Newsletter and to Ron Keener of the General Offices of the CoB.  Dated 30 June 1979 and 17 February 1971, respectively.

Materials from 1980, when President Carter reinstated the registration for the draft.

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.

One diploma presented to Elsie Miller after completing the Liberal Arts Course of Study at Manchester College, 1918.

A collection of scanned excerpts from Arthur Showalter's  photograph album reflecting his Manchester College and Church of the Brethren experience from Fall 1925 through Spring 1928, including a trip to Annual Conference (Summer 1928).