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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir: News Releases and Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/147  A Cappella pre-1975: Clippings & news releases regarding performances and members.  
Academic Affairs: Statistics, EnrollmentMC2007/97 

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

 
Advancement, Office of Institutional: Assortment of MaterialsMC2008/203a-m 

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.

 
Alexander Mack: Genealogical InformationBC2004/21 

Alexander Mack Genealogical information.

 
Alumni Affairs: Miscellaneous CollectionMU2016/52 

DVDs -  (1) "The Friends of Manchester College Golf Outing, Looking Back on 15 Years" (1990 forward). (2) the Manchester experience, preparing graduates to think deeply and critically, with attention to the benefits of the Auburn Golf Outing.

Video clips - Student Union (now Jo Young Switzer Center) renovation, time- elapsed photography of construction.

Church of the Brethren relations - programs from the Alumni Luncheons at Church of the Brethren  Annual Conferences 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.

Alumni Directory (1939) with notes.

Alumni Directory 1960.

Class of 1951 Senior Recognition Day program.

Notecard prints of watercolors campus buildings by Deb Hammond (MC Class of 1992).

Programs; Athletic Hall of Fame - luncheon and induction ceremony 2000 - "M" Club induction (undated) - Citation for  the 1994-1995 Basketball Team (Athletic Hall of Fame 2000).

1941 - 1991 Golden Anniversary booklet for the Class of 1941.

1999 Alumni Day Banquet program, with Honor Award recipients, and Golden Anniversary of Class of 1949.

2001 and 2002 Alumni Day Banquet program.

Manchester College song written by Lucile Klinger and Henrietta Wassman.

"Bulletin" focusing on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater visits.

 
Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, Winona Lake, Indiana: Panoramic Photograph, 1913MC2011/185 A panoramic photograph of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held at Winona Lake, Indiana in 1913. 
Annual Meeting Dining Hall Help: Photograph dated 1929MC2011/183 This picture was identified as "Dining Hall Help, 131 Annual Meeting, Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana, June 12 to 19 - 1929. 
B.S.C.M. (Brethren Student Christian Movement)B.S.C.M.: Information 

B.S.C.M. (Brethren Student Christian Movement):

See:  Religious Activities; Oak Leaves 17 September 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.3

 
Baldwin, FerneFaculty/Staff Boxes: Baldwin, Ferne 

Material related to A. Ferne Baldwin who was a Manchester College Professor of Social Work and Sociology and History from 1969 - 1989, and also served as Sociology Department Head.  

 

 
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
Ball, Arden and Camp MackMC2009/116 

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

 
Ball, Arden: Camp MackMC General File: Campus Plan, Improvement Articles 

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

 
Bauman Bowman, Weber, Helman: Family BibleMC2011/134 

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

 
Bethany Bible School Correspondence: Home Study CoursesMC2007/187 Letters regarding Manchester College credit for courses taken through the Home Study Department of Bethany Bible Training School, Chicago, Illinois. 
Bethany Theological SeminaryMC2008/38 

Bethany Seminary feature in Manchester College Bulletin, circa 1921.

 
Board of Trustees: Personal InformationMC2010/140 

Personal information about individuals on the Board of Trustees.

 
Brethren Heritage Tour 2004: ImagesMU2015/22 Images from the 2004 Brethren Heritage Tour to Schwarzenau, Germany. 
Brethren High School DayOak Leaves Brethren High School Day, See: Oak Leaves,19 November, 1964 p.1 
Brethren Peacemaker Award, First Annual MC2004/741  Framed award given to Wilbur E. Mullen.  
Brethren Service CampsMC2007/38  

Newspaper clippings of Schwalms personal reflections on a transatlantic tour, including a report on the Church of the Brethren mission in Nigeria and Brethren Service Camps in Europe.Tour

 
Brethren Student Christian ConferenceGospel Messenger  Brethren Student Christian Conference, See: Gospel Messenger 12 January 1946 p.7-9 
Brethren Young People's Department (BYPD)MC2002/29 

BYPD at Manchester College.

List of cabinet members from 1922.

See Also:  BYPD in the Church of the Brethren.

 
Brown, Deanna: Minister, Church of the BrethrenFaculty/Staff Boxes: Brown, Deanna Material related to Deanna Brown, alumna and Campus Minister. 
Bwala, Dr. Hyedima and PhotographAlumni Box 187: Bwala, Dr. Hyedima 

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

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

 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Cawood, Carl: Fundraising RecordsMC2004/360 Carl Cawood's records of field calls, dated 1987. 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Chamberlain, WendyBrethren People File: Chamberlain, Wendy Material related to Wendy Chamberlain McFadden. 
Chinese Volumes: Sun Yat -senMC2011/94a,b 

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." 

 
Chinworth, JimFaculty/Staff Boxes: Chinworth, Jim Material related to Jim Chinworth.  
Christian Leadership Commission Record Book 1945 - 1948MC2008/15 Christian Leadership Commission Record Book with records from 1945 - 1948. 
Church & Higher EducationMC2002/47 

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.

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference MC2009/72 Poster from 1986 Church as Peacemaker Conference.  
Church as Peacemaker Conference MC2004/146 

Materials from various events including the program from the "11th Annual Church as Peacemaker Conference, March 8-9, 1992."

One schedule for the China Seminar that was held on campus April 20-21, 1972.

 
Church Directory: Local HistoryMC2008/113 1957 church directory for Chester Township and North Manchester, Indiana.  
Church Leaders' Conference Brochures, 1975 - 1985MC2003/70 

Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985.

 
Church of the Brethren Historical RoomMC General File: Brethren Historical Room Photocopy of letter from L. W. Shultz to Wilbur Barnhart, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, about the establishment of the Brethren Historical Room and dreams for its expansion. 
Church of the Brethren Summer Assembly, Middle Indiana, Manchester College: Panoramic Photograph, 1921MC2011/186 Photograph of the Summer Assembly of the  Middle Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren held at Manchester College August 15 - 19, 1921. 
Church Relations Update MC2002/48 

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.

 
Civilian Public Service (CPS) Identification cardMC2003/334 Civilian Public Service Identification Card. 
Civilian Public Service CollectionMC2003/33 Brethren Service Committee pamphlets and other publications. 
Civilian Public Service Newspaper ArticlesMC2004/352 

Civilian Public Service (CPS) clippings collection.

 
Civilian Public Service: Vetter Material, Garver PapersMC2003/337 "Dictates of Conscience" by Herbert F. Vetter, Jr. 
Civilian Public Service: Blickenstaff, Delbert D. Collection MC2009/154 

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

  • The B-Complex Experiment
 
Civilian Public Service: Brethren Service Committee, Garver PapersMC2003/344 

"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: Camp Bedford, Garver PapersMC2003/343 

Correspondence regarding dance instruction controversy, "Concerns to Be Presented to BSC," correspondence between Earl Garver and Eldon Burke regarding monograph on Puerto Rico, collection of letters to the editor of The Bedford Bulletin and The Bedford Democrat regarding Camp Bedford, "Organization of Camp Bedford Government," "Qualifications for the Assistant Directorship," "Campers at Lyndhurst July 17, 1943"

 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Personnel, Garver Papers MC2003/341 Some material might be confidential. CPS related personnel materials. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston Articles, Garver PapersMC2003/339 Camp Wellston Article Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston Reunion, Garver Papers2004/67 Camp Wellston reunion. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston, Garver PapersMC2003/342 Camp Wellston Material from the Earl Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Civilian Public Service Camp Publications, Garver PapersMC2003/338 

CPS camp publications. Starvation experiment.

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

 
Civilian Public Service: Correspondence, Garver PapersMC2003/340 

Garver papers, correspondence. Some material might be confidential.

 
Civilian Public Service: Correspondence, Garver PapersMC2003/331 Civilian Public Service correspondence. 
Civilian Public Service: Directors' Conference, Garver PapersMC2004/59 Garver papers, directors' conference. 
Civilian Public Service: Elgin Conference, Garver PapersMC2004/68 Elgin administrative conference. 
Civilian Public Service: Kunkel Material, Garver PapersMC2003/336 "Farewell to CPS" by Warren Kunkel, from the Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Orientation Material, Garver PapersMC2003/335 Civilian Public Service Orientation Materials from the Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Transfers, Garver PapersMC2004/60 Transfers of CPS'ers from camp to camp. 
Conscientious ObjectionConscientious Objection: Additional Information 

See also:

  • Civilian Public Service Bibliography; Committees-Postwar Planning; Conscientious Objection; Manchester College Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute v.27 (1997); Memorabilia; Relief and Rehabilitation; Wartime
  • Karl Kime, Supreme Court transcripts BC2007/7 located in the Brethren People file and videotaped interview MC2008/06.
 
Conscientious Objection: Student information.MC2002/296 

Card for each student serving in the military or in civilian public service during World War II.  Information includes name, rank, address (while in service), class or graduation year, discharge date, killed in action date where applicable.

 
Conscientious Objector in America PosterMC2004/156 

Conscientious objector poster. Poster entitled "The Conscientious Objector in America."  Shows 6003 CO's and their locations as of March 4, 1943, plus other statistics.  Back side shows locations of CPS camps across the United States.

 
Conscientious Objector: Experiments OnMC2004/197 Article from unknown newspaper that outlines experiments on conscientious objectors during World War II.  Fatigue, starvation, and other experiments are briefly described.  Photo of participant in starvation experiment is included. 
Conscientious Objector: Murray, DonLarge Box 119  "A Man Who Refused to Kill," by Kirtley Baskette, 1957 article from "Redbook," about the actor and conscientious objector, Don Murray [MC2003/333].  
Conscientious Objector: Starvation ExperimentsLarge Box 119  

"Men Starve in Minnesota, Conscientious Objectors Volunteer For Strict Hunger Tests To Study Europe's Food Problem," article in unknown publication with large photographs.  Shown are Samuel Legg, Edward Cowles, James Plaugher and Dr. Ancel Keys [MC2003/333].

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

 
Convocation #029: Terkel, Studs - Kermit Eby Memorial LectureMC2011/46 wave sound Convocation #29, the Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, is presented by Studs Terkel on 15 November 1976. 
Convocation #038: Detrick, Ralph and MaryConvocation Tape #38: Detrick, Ralph and Mary Presentation by Ralph and Mary Detrick on 26 September 1977. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980MC2011/22 

During this 9/29/1980 convocation, Donald F. Durnbaugh receives the degree, Doctor of Humane Letters.  The degree is conferred by President Helman. Dr. Durnbaugh then gives the presentation, "Confessions of a Searcher."

 
Convocation #084: West, Marty Smeltzer, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession"MC2011/51 

Social Science Festival Speaker and Manchester alumna, Marty Smeltzer West,  talks about, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession," and "Confrontation with Choice."  We as women are faced with many choices, and many different roles that we are asked to play and that we want to play. 

Professor Colburn (Psychology), introduces Ms. West.

 
Convocation #134: Brown, DaleConvocation Tape #134: Brown, Dale "Who are the Brethren?" by Dale Brown. 
Convocation: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974MC2011/42 

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

 
Coppock, Elder Jacob: Photograph MC2004/560 Elder Jacob Coppock: Photograph of this gentleman in plain suit and white beard. Elder Coppock was President of the Board of Trustees in 1911.  
Coppock, Nevin L.: Laymen's Citation Award Program MC2003/51 

Program from 11 March 1955 Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony.  Short biographies are included.

 
Crumpacker, Franklin Henry and Anna NewlandReferences 

Research references for Franklin Henry Crumpacker and Anna Newland Crumpacker.

 
Cunningham, Joseph: PapersMC2002/83 

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

 

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

 
Dan West:Obituary from HPIHeifer Proj News pg.1 and Heifer Project News pg.2 A biographical tribute to Dan West by Heifer Project
Dilling, Yvonne: PhotographsMC2009/28 

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

 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2004/635-29 Letter from Alice King Ebey, India, to Edith Miller, North Manchester, Indiana.  
Education: Acme SchoolMC2007/175 

"Stories of Days Long Gone in the Acme School, North Manchester, Indiana," by Bertha Miller Neher.

 
Faculty as Manchester College Graduates MU2020/58 

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

 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsMC2008/79 

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.

 
Fahs, Eldon Eugene Faculty/Staff Boxes: Fahs, Eldon Eugene 

Material regarding Eldon Eugene Fahs. Included is a bulletin for E. Fahs' memorial service.

Photographs - See 3 large Faculty/Staff photograph boxes, IS, Unit #7, in alphabetical order.

See also: Faculty/Staff A-Z; Manchester College Bulletin March 1977 p.8-9; July 1977 p.10; Oak Leaves 22 October 1964 p.1
Frantz, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes: Frantz, Robert 

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.

See also: Manchester College General File: Transcripts
Fundraising: Church GivingMC2004/220 Church Giving Records. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/61 Earl Garver: Austria Peace Seminar. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/63 Earl Garver: World outreach of the church. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/64 Earl Garver: Brethren ideals on peace. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/66 Earl Garver: "The Church Under Persecution." San Jose Conference. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/75 Earl Garver: "Let's Try Christianity" by Howard Fowler. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/76 Earl Garver: Asche work camp. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/77 Earl Garver: Puidoux Theological Conference. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/83 Earl Garver: Church and economics. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/79 Earl Garver: Leadership training manual. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/85 Earl Garver: Brethren Service Committee poster. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/246 Earl Garver: Correspondence, 1930 - 1949. 
Gish Fund BooksMC General File: Gish 
The Gish Fund was an endowment to provide books cheaply to ministers and missionaries. This is a chronological list of all Gish Fund Books from 1899 - 1944. 
See Also: Reference in the Brethren Encyclopedia
 
Graduation 1922: Commencement BookletMC2010/21 1922 Commencement booklet including the graduating Andrew Cordier and Ira Heeter. 
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Dr. Durnbaugh, President HelmanBaccalaureate and Commencement 1986: Durnbaugh and Helman Baccalaureate Address 25 May 1986 given by Dr. Donald F. Durnbaugh and Commencement Address delivered by President A. Blair Helman 25 May 1986. 
Graduation 1993MC2004/122 

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.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong, Moi 

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong 

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.

 
Hamer, Harriett: CollectionMC2008/169 

Newspaper article about Professor Boebel's play, "Memory Speaks: North Manchester Celebrates its First 150 Years."

One newspaper article from around 1986 that tells of North Manchester's search for a town slogan.

One personal letter that refers to the Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Dr. Hamers, and gives short vignettes about past Manchester College presidents, including Otho Winger and Professor Crouch and what life was like as a student.

 
Heifer Project InternationalMC2010/80a-e 

This informative DVD/CD combination has pictures of individuals throughout the world who have received livestock from Heifer International as well as pictures of volunteers who have contributed to Heifer International.  Also is information about Dan West as well as the Andy Murray songs:

"Cowboy Dan" and "One Person at a Time"

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Criticism of the CollegeMC2004/299 File 1  Correspondence that criticizes various stances, activities, and admissions policies at the College by individuals.

File 2  Correspondence of similar nature to File 1, from churches.

 
Helman, A. Blair and Patricia HelmanSmall Box #23: Helman "Messenger" article 

Messenger article, July 1976 on A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

 
Helman, A. Blair, Myer, James and Neff, Robert: PhotographMC2008/63 A. Blair Helman: Photo with Robert Neff, former COB General Secretary and former President of Juniata College and James Myer, leader of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.  Photo circa 1984 - 1985. 
Hoff, LloydFaculty Staff Boxes: Hoff, Lloyd 

Material related to Lloyd M. Hoff.

 

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

 

 
Honorary Degrees: Mow, Anna BeahmMC2008/137 Photograph of Anna Beahm Mow (MC Class of 1918) eating at a table with President Helman during the 1976 Commencement exercises.  Anna was a 1976 Honorary Degree Recipient. 
Hymnal and Bible InformationMC2004/534  Information pertaining to German bibles and hymnals. 
Ikenberry, L. D.Faculty Staff Boxes: Ikenberry, L. D. 

Material relating to L. D. Ikenberry.

 
Ikenberry, L. D.MC General File: Faculty/Staff  

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.

 
Kintner, EdwardLarge Box 50 

Material related to Edward Kintner, Professor, Manchester College.

 
Kintner, Edward,: TextbookMC2010/98 

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.

 
Klingler, Charles D. Faculty Staff Boxes: Klingler, Charles D.  

Material related to Charles Klingler, English Department.

See also: Gospel Messenger 29 March 1947 p.15; 28 June 1947 p.3-4 

 
Lassa Fever: President Jo Young Switzer, Parkview North, HonoreesMC2011/191 

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.

 
Local History: ObituariesMC2008/74 

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:

 
Manchester College 1953: ReligionMC2010/182 "Manchester College, Liberal Arts School Puts Emphasis On Religion," Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, 18 January 1953.  A history of Manchester College and the aims and objectives of the institution as seen in 1953. 
Manchester College: Contributions to a Better WorldMC2010/194 

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.

 
Manchester College: Relief and Rehabilitation Relief: Information See Also: "Manchester College Involvement in Relief and Rehabilitation Activities During and Following World War II," Y.M.C.A., Heifer Project, Faculty/Staff Shultz, L.W.; Civilian Public Service; Gospel Messenger, 27 January 1945 p.19.  
Memories of Manchester, by Otho Winger: Index by Allan WhiteMC2011/99 Historian, Allan D. White's, index to the book, "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, President of Manchester College, 1911 - 1941. 
Metzger, Thurl Donald: Brethren PeopleMC2003/51: Metzger 

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

 
Military: RecruitmentMC2004/84 

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.

 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

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.

 
Miller, R. H.: Travel LettersMC2009/92 "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.  Good condition.  
Miller, R.H. Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Miller, R.H.  

Material related to R. H. Miller.

For more material related to R. H. Miller, see: Gospel Messenger, 24 February 1945 p.8-9; 3 March 1945 p.4-5; 24 March 1945 p.4-5; 14 April 1945 p.14; 23 June 1945 p.12; 16 February 1946 p.14-15; 29 March 1947 p.5-6; 2 August 1947 p.8-9; Manchester College Bulletin, January 1949 p.1; February 1949 p.2; February 1950 p.2; March 1953 p.2; July 1953 p.2.

 
Moments with Manchester: Fanning, Nancy and Frantz, DeanMC2011/98 Nancy Fanning (MC Class of 1966) and Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations, are highlighted on this recording of the radio broadcast, "Moments with Manchester."  Nancy Fanning (Bachus) plays piano solos and Frantz reads a story of bees, relating the work of bees to the potential spirit of Christian living. Circa 1966. 
Mount Morris College: Academic and Permanent RecordsMC2004/213  

Mount Morris College Academic Department Permanent Records - grade cards from 1889-1890,  including cards of Mary (Emmert) Stover and Adam Eby.

 

 
Mount Morris College: Register of Students 1902 - 1921MC2011/211 

Register of the Students of Mount Morris College from September 1904 through school year 1920 - 1921.

 
Mow, JosephGospel Messenger: Mow, Joseph For Joseph Mow, See Gospel Messenger, 18 August 1945 p.6-7. 
Moyer, Faye: African and Mideast Artifacts CollectionLarge Box: Museum  Correspondence regarding the Faye Moyer African and Mideastern artifacts collection.  
Muir, Gladdys: Brethren Colleges and Preparation for LeadershipMC2004/282 

Gladdys Muir Papers:  "The Place of Brethren Colleges in Preparing Men and Women for Peace Leadership."

 
Neher, O. W. Collection: Mount Morris CollegeMC2011/210 

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

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

 
Office of Institutional Research: SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.MC2007/212 

Office of Institutional Research:  SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.

 
Papa is All, Chicago Stagebill, 1941MC2007/72 "Papa is All"  Chicago Stagebill, 1941.  Play depicting "the Plain People" of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 
Peace Studies CollectionMC2002/167  General Peace Studies information in four large boxes, including Gladdys Muir's and Dale Barnard's teaching materials and an inventory of Peace Studies students.  The Peace Studies Institute was founded in 1948 on Manchester College's campus by Gladdys Muir and others. This material also includes writing of Gladdys Muir. 
Peace Studies: Statements and ReportMC2004/366 "A Report on the Progress of the Manchester Program of Peace Studies--September 1948-December 1950." Undated and unsigned.

"Report of Special Committee--Recommendations to Brethren Colleges Regarding Brethren Values."  (Committee: Vernon Schwalm, Dan West, P.L. Huffaker).

"Brethren Statement on Peace." Undated and unsigned.

"Basic Brethren Ideas."  Dan West.

"The Guiding Principles and Program Objectives of Brethren Service."  Undated and unsigned.

 
President's AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
Public Relations: Dedication of Administration Building 1921MC2009/113a,b Newspaper articles regarding the festivities surrounding the dedication of the Administration Building, 1921. 
Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

Article Collection:

"Action of U.S. Congress." Gospel Messenger 92.31 (July 31, 1943): 17.

"Education for Service in Relief and Reconstruction Organized…" Gospel Messenger 92.20 (May 15, 1943): 19.

"Foreign Relief Training." Gospel Messenger 92.41 (October 9, 1943): 14-15.

"Manchester Unit."  Second Mile [publication of C.P.S. Camp #48, Marienville, PA]. July 1943.

"Plans for Manchester Relief Corps." Gospel Messenger 92.32 (August 7, 1943): 21.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2004/9 

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

 
Religious Activities: GeneralMC2002/237a  

Fieldwork, ministerial association, chapel, deputation team, youth leaders lab, cell groups, Methodist student movement, fellowships, retreats, Student Christian Union.

 
Religious EducationMC2008/17 Seventh Indiana Young People's Conference of Religious Education, Souvenir Program, 1927.  L. W. Shultz, Chairman. 
Rieman, Phil and Louise Baldwin Messenger December 1993 p.17, 20  Material related to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman. 
Rieman, Phil and Louise BaldwinMC2010/5 Video of Manchester College' s 2009 Homecoming plaque dedication to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman, in the Muir Peace Garden. See also: Brethren People File: Rieman, Louise and Phil
Rieman, T. WayneFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rieman, T. Wayne 

Material related to T. Wayne Rieman, including:

  • 1996 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute, Manchester College with a dedication to T. Wayne Rieman, 1912 - 1994.

For additional materials related to T. Wayne Rieman, see: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945; 20 July1946 p. 22-23; Manchester College Bulletin, December 1949 p.2; October 1953 p.1; July 1978 p.7; The News-Journal 16 November 1994 p.4 (obit).

 
Rieman, T. WayneMC2004/364 

Various publications written by or pertaining to T. Wayne Rieman.

 
Rieman, T. Wayne: PhotographsMC2007/148 T. Wayne Rieman photos from class and miscellaneous photographs. 
Royer, John GroveMC2008/56 

John G. Royer taught at Mt. Morris College and also served as  President of the College.  These are newspaper articles related to his death.

 
Rupel, Esther: Biographical Material and WritingsBrethren People File: Rupel, Esther 

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

 

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

 

See also: Esther Rupel in:

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

 

 
Schultz, L. W. and West, Dan: Group PhotographMC2009/148 

Group photograph including L. W. Schultz and Dan West.

1. One photograph.

 
Schultz, L. W.: Canadian Tour, 1965MC2010/67 Photograph: 1965 L. W. Shultz tour to Canada with identified participants.  
Schultz, L. W.: Indiana Young People's Conference, 1927MC2007/17 L. W. Shultz, Chairman of the Seventh Indiana Young People's Conference of Religious Education, 1927, Souvenir Program. 
Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection: Town of North Manchester and Manchester College, PhotographsMC2005/4 

Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection.  Black and white and tinted glass slides of Manchester College and the North Manchester Community, c. 1900-1950.

 
Senger, Nettie: Buddhist Bible Vol. 4MC2011/93 Nettie M. Senger, Manchester College Class of 1915 and Church of the Brethren missionary to China, presented "Buddhist Bible, Vol. 4" to the Manchester College Museum. 
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Committee Materials, Conscientious ObjectionMC2002/2m 

A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2)

Correspondence, certificate for registration of a claim to copyright (for seventy-fifth anniversary book), minutes of historical committee meetings, copy of Manchester's wartime policy (shared by President Schwalm in early days of WWII), schedule of events for anniversary celebration

Conscientious Objection:  World War II statement.

 
Shock, Laura: Chinese BibleMC2011/92 Laura Shock donated a Chinese Bible to Manchester College Library on 25 January 1923.  The Archivist believes that this is the same Laura Shock that grauduated from Manchester College in 1916. 
Shrider, Paul and Shrider, VioletFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Shrider, Paul Biographical material regarding Paul Schrider and his wife, Violet, including an article about Paul Shrider's 50th Wedding Anniversary.   
Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Gradebook, Lectures, Student Grades, Etc.MC2011/115 

One notebook with class registers and lectures outlines for various classes.  Student grades are included making this a partially restricted file. Circa 1919 - 1920.

Also included is a personal reading list from 1905 and an Adelphian-Lincoln Program from 22 May 1909 upon which a timeline has been written on the verso.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Manchester College Interview TranscriptMC General File: Transcript: Shultz, L. W. L. W. Shultz: Interview transcript. 
Shultz, L. W.: PapersMC2001/12g 

Student papers written by L.W. Shultz:

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

 
Shultz, L. W.: Photograph CollectionMC2001/12h L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. 
Shultz, L. W.: Wedding InvitationMC2001/12e 

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

 
Smeltzer, Ralph and Mary Blocher: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smeltzer, Ralph and Mary Blocher Material regarding Ralph and Mary Blocher Smeltzer.  
Stahly, Cora MillerFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stahly, Cora Miller 

Material related to Cora Miller Stahly (1877-1971) instructor at Manchester College and resident of Nappanee, Indiana.

 
Stinebaugh, VernonFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stinebaugh, Vernon Material related to Vernon Stinebaugh.
For additional material related to Vernon Stinebaugh, see :  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1977 p.11. 
Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/171 

Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

1. Music department statistics, 1972.

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

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

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

5. "Together in Harmony," Vernon and Angela Stinebaugh celebrate 77 years of marriage. 

 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

 
Studebaker, George and Mary: Diaries and Autograph BooksMC2011/90a,b,c,d 

MC2011/90a: Autobraph book belonging to Mary (Mollie) and Andrew Studebaker.  This book begins 1880 or 1881.

MC2011/90b: Autograph book of Mary Simonton (Mollie) and George Studebaker,  circa 1881.

Two diaries MC2011/90c and MC2011/90d dated 1888 and 1936 belonging to George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L.MC2002/104t 

Sermons and diaries of George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, Ted: News ReportMC2011/116 

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

 

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

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

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

 
Student: Hardman, Eva, Collection circa 1896-1897MC 2004/677: 1-5 

Eva Hardman Collection circa 1896/1897.

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

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

3.  MC2004/677-3:  Matriculation Card.

4.  MC2004/677-4:  Matriculation Card.

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

 
Student: Religious Affiliation 1973 - 1983MC2007/96 

Records for the distribution by church membership of undergraduate full-time students for: 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980,1981,1983.

 
Stump, Wilbur: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Stump, Wilbur Article from the April 1978 Messenger, "Wilbur Stump: Stumping for the WPTF," by Anne M. Albright of the Agape congregation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  
Sunday School Day in the College Chapel, 1899MC2004/706-3 

Chapel: Sunday School Day in the College Chapel, 18 January 1899, with notes of lecture by Emma Bowman.

Other speakers included:

A, I. Mow, Edna Puterbaugh, E. M. Crouch, Owen Cottrell, Edson J. Ulrey, Mrs. T. T. Myers, Gorman Heeter, J. W. Kitson, J. R. Miller, Mrs. Emma Garver, Mrs. Kate Hollinger, Mrs. W. Wright, I. L. Burkey, Alice King, M. M. Sherrick, S. D. Royer.

 
unidentified Photograph: Older woman in Brethren garb, bonnetMC2004/573 Unidentified black and white photograph: Older woman in Brethren garb and bonnet.  
Wallin, Dr. Franklin: New Call To Peacemaking, Convocation, 1978Convocation Tape 21 April 1978: Wallin, Franklin 

Dr. Franklin Wallin, President of Earlham College, give an address at the New Call to Peacemaking conference at Manchester College. In the address he talks about the paper and ideas behind the paper produced by the New Call to Peacemaking.

 
Wampler, Sadie Irene Stutsman: Hand O Graphs BookMC2011/126 

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

 
Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

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

 
West, Dan and Petersime, Ray: Heifer Shipment MC2008/61 Photograph of Dan West and Ray Petersime attending a service of dedication for a shipment of heifers to South America. 
West, Dan: Exhibit Program and InvitationMC2010/40 Dan West Exhibit Program and letters of invitation to the unveiling.  
West, Dan: Family and Heifer Project Photographs and MemorabiliaMC2011/208: Janet Schrock 

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

 
West, Dan: Materials, Gift From Heifer Project InternationalMC2009/130 a,b,c Dan West File with copies of writings, DVD with clips of radio broadcases, pictures and video.  Photographs of Heifer Project in other countries.  These materials were gifts to the Archives from Heifer Project International. 
Wiltschek, WaltFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wiltschek, Walt 

Walt Wiltschek, Manchester College Campus Pastor. Material includes but is not limited to:

  • News Release from December 2009 announcing Wiltscheks appointment at Manchester College.
 
Winger, OthoMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger, Large Collection  

File with related Otho Winger material including but not limited to vignettes, letters, and Winger's writing about Native Americans as well as his close relationship with the Miami Nation.

 
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

 
Winger, Otho and Miller, R. H.: Authors of Travel BooksMC2008/97 

One copy of "Letters From Foreign lands," by Otho Winger - PART TWO.

One copy of "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, IdaMC2009/138 "Letters of Love, Ida Miller and Otho Winger," transposed by Lou Ann McKimmy.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Christmas Family PostcardMC2004/635-31 Christmas postcard with Otho Winger family house on recto.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Wedding Announcement, 1902MC2004/635-32 Wedding announcement for Otho and Ida Winger, 1902.  
Winger, Otho: Promotional BrochureMC2009/79 Promotional Brochure on Otho Winger as Preacher, Educator, Lecturer, Traveler, Author, Author on Indian History.  
Winger, Otho: Winger to Speak, 1926MC2004/688-2 "Winger To Be Speaker Here," newspaper article, 1926. The Layman's organization of the Huntington Church of the Brethren arranged for President Winger to speak at their church. 
Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

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

 
Wolfe, ClaudeFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wolfe, Claude 

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

 

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

 
Wolfe, Claude: Alumni Service Award Photograph, 1978Faculty/Staff Large Photograph Boxes  Photograph: Claude Wolfe, Alumni Service Award Winner 1978. 
Wolfe, Claude: PhotographsFaculty/Staff Large Photograph Boxes  

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

 
Women and Children: Panoramic Photograph circa 1900MC2011/175 Many of the women pictured are in Church of the Brethren garb.  Children accompany the women, along with a dog.  Horse drawn buggies and scattered buildings are in the background.  It looks as if makeshift roofs cover a certain space.  Perhaps this is the cooking crew for a Church of the Brethren Annual Conference?  
Yearbooks and Publications: Church of the Brethren CollegesMC2011/96a--o 

Yearbooks and publications from other Church of the Brethren colleges. 

 
Yoder, Harold: HymnalB 783. C47b, 1886 c.2 

A copy of a letter written to Harold Yoder by J. Allen Willmert, College Librarian Emeritus, 9 April 1990 listing the books that Harold Yoder donated to Funderburg Library. 

Harold Yoder wrote a special note to accompany his donation of the 1901 Hymnal.  It stated that the 1901 Hymnal was used at the Camp Creek Church of the Brethren where his wife, Ella Yoder (deceased) worshipped as a girl.

 

 
Young, E.S.: President, Manchester CollegeMC2002/104v  

E. S. Young taught New Testament history, hermaneutics, theology, sacred history, and Old Testament history.  He also served as Manchester's president 1895-1899.

  • Biographical information photo, letters.

See Also: MCGeneral File: Faculty/Staff, Young, E. S. -  has copies of photographs of President E. S. Young, his family and house on 507 Miami Street, North Manchester.  His brother and business partner was S. S. Young.

 
Zimmerman, Jean : PhotographsZimmerman, Jean: Photographs  Photographs of Jean Zimmerman:  See Gary Zimmerman.  
Zimmerman, Jean: Faculty/Staff and PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Zimmerman, Jean 

Material related to Jean Zimmerman as part of the Manchester College Faculty/Staff.

See Also: Photographs of Jean Zimmerman with her husband, Professor Gary Zimmerman located in Faculty/Staff photos: Gary Zimmerman

 
Zunkel, Cleda Shull: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Cleda Shull 

Material relating to Cleda Shull Zunkel.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10.

 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Adams, PaulaBrethren People File: Adams, Paula Manchester College alumna, Paula Adams, is the sculptress of the Gladdys Muir portrait  that currently resides on the second floor of the Manchester College Union. 
Alexander, MyrlBrethren People File: Alexander, Myrl 

Material regarding Myrl Alexander.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin April 1975 p.1.
Ammerman, GiffordBrethren People File: Ammermann, E. Gifford Information about Gifford Ammermann.  
Annual Conference: Winona Brethren Hymnal 1910BC2011/12 A song book published by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois, for use at Annual Conference, Winona Lake, Indiana, June, 1910. 
Augsburger, DavidBrethren People File: Augsburger, David Material related to David Augsburger. 
Baad, ReneeBrethren People File: Baad, Renee Information regarding Renee Baad. 
Barkdoll, SadieBrethren People File: Barkdoll, Sadie 

Information related to Sadie Barkdoll.

 

 

 
Battenberg, DesmondBrethren People File: Battenberg, Desmond 

Desmond Battenberg, "And How Shall the Brethren be Recognized?" pamphlet.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, December 1985, p. 20-22.

 
Baugher, NormanBrethren People File: Baugher, Norman Information related to Norman Baugher.  
Beam, William M.Brethren People File: Beam, William M. 

William M. Beam information.  Abstract of address given at Church of the Brethren Conference, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, "The Message and Ministry of Reconciliation."

See Also: MC2008/79, William M. Beam photograph with Kintner, Hartsough and Bollinger.

 
Beery, William and Statler, Ruth: Brethren PeopleBC2010/16 

"Invocation Hymn," by Ruth Statler (poet) and WIlliam Berry (composer)*.  SIgnature of WiIliam Berry on the lower left corner.

 
Bethany Bible School: PhotographsBC2007/18 Bethany Bible School faculty and student photo montage 1907 - 1908. 
Bethany Biblical Seminary: HandbookBC2011/5 One handbook from Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1939-40. 
Bethany Theological Seminary Campus Moves Oak Brook, IL.BC2007/1 "A Dream Unfolds," brochure marketing campus move to Oak Brook, IL. 
Bickel, Darren: Class of 1993Brethren People File: Bickel, Darren Information regarding Darren Bickel, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1993. 
Book, BeulahBrethren People File: Book, Beulah Information regarding Manchester College alumna, Beulah Book. 
Bosler, Edith and HowardBrethren People File: Bosler, Edith and Howard 

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

 
Bowman, ChristopherBrethren People File  Material relating to Manchester College alumnus, Christopher Bowman, Class of 1984.   
Bowman, Chuck and ShirleyBrethren People File: Bowman, Chuck and Shirley Information regarding Chuch and Shirley Bowman. 
Bowman, Curtis: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Bowman, Curtis Information regarding Curtis Bowman.  
Bowman, Mary JoBrethren People File: Bowman, Mary Jo Information about Mary Jo Bowman. 
Bowman, Paul H.Brethren Person: Bowman, Paul H. For information about Paul H. Bowman, See:  Gospel Messenger 10 February 1945 p.6; 23 June 1945 p.8-9; 19 October 1946 p.20; 30 November 1946 p.11, 13; 8 March 1947 p.17; 15 March 1947 p.9-10; 21 June 1947 p.13-14; 28 June 1947 p.8-9; 13 September 1947 p.19. 
Bowman, Rufus D.Brethren Person: Bowman, Rufus D. For material regarding Rufus D. Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 3 February 1945 p.2; 24 March 1945 p.8; 14 July 1945 p.5-6; 1 September 1945 p.6; 29 September 1945 p.9-10; 12 October 1946 p.10-11; 19 October 1946 p.10-11; 7 December 1946 p.14; 15 February 1947 p.5-7; 22 February 1947 p.7-10; 8 March 1947 p.10-11; 19 April 1947 p.14-15, 19; 3 May 1947 p.10-11; 31 May 1947 p.12; 7 June 1947 p.14-15, 18; 28 June 1947 p.13-15; 5 July 1947 p.8-9; 7 April 1951 p.11-13. 
Bowman, WarrenBrethren Person: Bowman, Warren D. For material related to Warren Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 24 February 1945 p.7-8; 9 June 1945 p.4-6; 14 July 1945 p.10; 28 July 1945 p.4-5; 29 September 1945 p.10-11; 29 December 1945 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.16. 
Boyer, Charles Brethren People File: Boyer, Charles  

Charles Boyer Obituary and article.

 
Brethren Crusaders for PeaceBC2004/25  Brethren Crusaders for Peace materials. 
Brethren Peace Fellowship Newsletter BC2006/6  Issues of Brethren Peace Fellowship newsletter from July, 1972 through December, 1991.  
Brethren People File: Bendsen, VictorBrethren People File: Bendsen, Vic 

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

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

 
Brethren People File: Snyder, Wilbur J.Brethren People File: Snyder, Wilbur J. Clipping from August, 1977 Messenger, "A Financial Crisis Strikes Brethren," by WIlbur J. Snyder.  
Brethren People: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S.Brethren People File: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S. 

Article about Spenser Minnich and Eva  Minnich edited by Anetta C. Mow, from the "Gospel Messenger," 20 August 1949.

 
Brethren People: Wine, JeanineBrethren People File: Wine, Jeanine Material regarding Jeanine M. Wine, Manchester College alumna, 1976.  
Brethren Service CupBC2006/4 

The history behind the Brethren Service Cup wtih recollections by Bob Frantz, designer and craftsman of the prototype.

 
Brethren Service CupBC2005/1 "The Walnut Brethren Service Cup" written by Bob Frantz, March 2005.  
Brethren, North Liberty, Indiana, 12 June 1921: PhotographBC2010/47 Although one can not be certain, it appears as if this photograph represents the Church of the Brethren congregation at North Liberty, Indiana and that it was taken outside the meeting house.  Many of the sisters and elders appear to be wearing the Brethren garb. 
Brown, KenBC2004/9 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Updating Brethren Values" 
Brown, KenBC2004/18 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Why I am a 'Pacifist'" 
Brubaker, WesleyBrethren People File: Brubaker, Wesley Wesley Brubaker material.  
Brumbaugh, WilburBrethren People File: Brumbaugh, Wilbur Wilbur Brumbaugh material.  
Bucher, Gordon W.Brethren People File: Bucher, Gordon W. Gordon W. Bucher information.  
Buckwalter, Richard and AnitaBrethren People File: Buckwalter, Richard and Anita Information about Richard and Anita Buckwalter. 
Burke, Homer and MargueriteBrethren People: Burke, Homer and Marguerite 

See:  Brethren in Florida and Puerto Rico p.51, 52, 115, 116, 204; Gospel Messenger 6 July 1946 p.16; 13 July 1946 p.20; 21 September 1946 p.11; 11 October 1947 p.9, 14; Missionary Visitor v.25 p.361-363, 365 (photos) Our Missions Abroad p.13, 94, 96, 98; She Hath Done What She Could p.103; Soudan's Second Sunup p.25 (photo)

See Also: Manchester College Faculty/Staff Large Boxes 46 - 48.

 
Burke, Homer and Marguerite: PhotographBC2008/4 1954 photo of Homer and Marguerite Burke. 
Button, WandaBrethren People File: Royer, Wanda (Royer) Wanda Will (Royer) Button, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1953.  
Cable, Miriam WeybrightBrethren People File: Cable, Miriam Weybright Material regarding Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  
Calderon, Karen GordenBrethren People File: Calderon, Karen Gorden 

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

 
Christian Education: Brethren Graded SeriesBC2011/13a-e 

BC2011/13a: Primary Year One, Fall Quarter, Course 1, Part 1, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Margaret M. Clems, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1950, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13b: Primary Year Two, Fall Quarter, Course II, Part 1, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Nan F. Heflin, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1951, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13c: Primary Year Three, Fall Quarter, Couse III, Part I, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Hazel A. Lewis, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1952, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13d:Teacher's Book, Junior Year Two, Fall Quarter, Brethren Graded Series, by Doris Clore Demaree, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1953, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13e: Teacher's Book, Junior Year Three, Fall Quarter, Brethren Graded Series, by Hazel A. Lewis, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1954, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois. 

 

 

 

 
Christian Education: My Bible BookBC2011/14a-L 

BC2011/14a: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Fall Quarter, Course 1, Part 1, Oct. Nov. Dec., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

BC2011/14b: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Winter Quarter, Course 1, Part 2, Jan., Feb., March., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

See Scope and Content on the BC2011/14a-L Accession Page to review additional volumes of this graded series.

 
Christian Education: My Bible GuideBC2011/15a-d 

Church of the Brethren Christian Education materials published by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Fall, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by James A. Talone, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 L. W. Smith.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, WInter Quarter, by Blanche Hoke, illustrated by john Gretzer, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15c: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Spring Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Kreigh Collins, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1955 by I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15d: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Summer Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Sid Quinn, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor Church School Publications, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications., copyright 1955 L. W. Smith.

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/16a-c 

In His Hand, Parts 1, 2 and 3, by Graydon F. Snyder, Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, copyright 1964 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/17a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum:

BC2011/17a:  In Christ Jesus, Part 1, The Significance of Jesus as the Christ, by Dale W. Brown; In Christ Jesus, Part 1, copyright 1965 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17b: In Christ Jesus, Part 2, The Significance of Jesus as the Christ, by Dale W. Brown; In Christ Jesus, Part 2, copyright 1965 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17c: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, Understanding and Accepting Myself, by William J. Gnagey; copyright In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, copyright 1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17d: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 4, Being Human, for God's Sake, by John H. Brennecke; copyright In Christ Jesus, Part 4,1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

 

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His SpiritBC2011/18a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His Spirit, Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, copyright 1966 and 1967 by the General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. Authors: Fancher, Shull, Kieffaber and Wagner.

 

 

 
Church of the Brethren Missions: NigeriaBC2010/8 

One booklet, "Kaduna, 1962." 

"Messenger," February 1973, Special Issue, "50 Years in Nigeria."

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference 1962, PhotographsBC2010/14 

Photographs of probable attendees at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, 1962, in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.  Pictures taken at House By The Sea Hotel and on the boardwalk. Individuals include:
Ada Brubaker, North Manchester, Indiana: Edith Slifer, Blanche Folgate, Fern Blocher, Iona Wise, Ethel Cripe, Reba Steck, Grace Noss, Eleanor Harrington, Dorothy McGill, Mrs. Delbert Buss, Nellie Evans, Nora Cripe, Mary Wood,

 

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference Daily 1948BC2010/42 Annual Conference Daily for 16 June 1948.   
Church of the Brethren: Chinese Day School, PhotographBC2010/9 Photograph of Chinese Day School, 1916 with H. S. Claybaugh on verso. 
Church of the Brethren: Creekville, Kentucky, and Lehman, GalenBC2010/46 

Correspondence between Galen Lehman and Ruth Anne Hoff, of Creekville, Kentucky and Rev. Ira C. Meyer of Creekville, Kentucky.

 

 

For photographs of the project at Flat Creek see BC2010/40

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1956.

 
Church of the Brethren: Financing Education, 1943BC2010/49 One in-depth study dated November 1943 focusing on the problems surrounding the financing of higher education within the Church of the Brethren.  
Church of the Brethren: Greece, 24 November 1949BC2010/17 

One letter from the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, to Church of the Brethren leader, M. R. Zigler, European Director, Brethren Service, describing the hardships of the people of Greece following two wars, a bloody post-liberation  and continuous and continuing guerilla warfare. 

M. R. Zigler's response to a visit to the Archbishop in "Report on Greece," composed November 24, 1949, and given to the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Lent, Zeller, Harry Jr. 1944BC2010/10 The file folder containing this message by Harry K. Zeller, Jr. has "Sugar Creek" written on the left hand corner.  Perhaps Ferne Baldwin wrote this note to tell what congregation Harry Zeller was speaking to or was part of?  The message is titled, "Brethren Declare Their Lenten Faith," and is dated 26 March 1944. 
Church of the Brethren: Mahlon Rinehart, District Account Book and CorrespondenceBC2010/22a,b Letters from the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, a receipt, and one account booklet beloning to Mahlon Rinehard, District Treasurer, Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Nappanee, School of Religion and LifeBC2010/19 The Northern Indiana District sponsored this program to be held in the Nappanee Church of the Brethren, 1979.   
Church of the Brethren: Pine Creek , North Liberty, Indiana, N-PAC ResolutionBC2010/15 One page resolution on N-PAC, dated 1980, supporting national leaders in actively planning, establishing, and funding a National Peace Academy. 
Church of the Brethren: Young PeopleBC2010/24 A copy of a brochure advertising the "Brethren Young People's Conference," Ohio Conference, sponsored by the Young People's Department of the General Sunday School Board, Elgin, Illinois. 
Civilian Public Service: BCPS BulletinBC2006/19 

BCPS Bulletin.  Bulletin published bi-weekly for the men of Civilian Public Service by the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Service Committee, Elgin, Illinois.

 
Coffman, MacBrethren People File: Coffman, Mac 

Material related to Mac Coffman.

 
Corbett, OliveBrethren People FIle: Corbett, Olive Material related to Olive Corbett. 
Crouse, KenBrethren People File: Crouse, Ken Material related to Ken Crouse. 
Dell, Dwight: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Dell, Dwight Dwight Dell information. 
Dilling, YvonneBrethren People File: Dilling, Yvonne 

Material relating to Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling.

 
Doran, JohnBrethren People File: Doran, John 

John Doran information.

 
Dull, JoyBrethren People File: Joy, Dull Information regarding Joy Dull. 
Dunbaugh, Donald: PhotographBC2006/2 

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

 
Durnbaugh, Donald FBrethren People File: Durnbaugh, Donald F. 

Material related to Donald Durnbaugh including a collection of articles written by Donald F. Durnbaugh. 

See Also:

Gospel Messenger, 9 December 1950 p.18-19. 

Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

 
Eby, Mrs. Elmer: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Elmer, Mrs. Obituary, 1966, for Mrs. Elmer Ebey. 
Eikenberry, Grace, and Eikenberry, Mary Clingenpeel: ObituariesBC2007/13 

Obituary for Grace Eikenberry, nee Vigles, daughter of John and Clarinda Vigles born near New Berlin, Sangamon County, IL,  29 October 1884.

Obituary for Mary Clingenpeel Eikenberry, daughter of John and Mary Moss Clingenpeel, born near Mexico, Indiana, 9 October 1849.

 
Elders Meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes 1892 - 1916: Church of the Brethren BC2010/2 Elders meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes, 1892 - 1916  
Emrick, Ernestine Hoff Brethren People File: Emrick, Ernestine Hoff  Ernestine Hoff Emrick, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1940, is the granddaughter of the Hoff who started Bethany Theological Seminary.  
Emrick, Ernestine HoffBrethren People File: Emrick 

Material relating to Ernestine Hoff Emrick.

See Also MC2010/5: Emerick and Hoff material.

 
Faw, Chalmer: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Faw, Chalmer E. 

Information regarding Chalmer E. Faw.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 3 March 1945 p.8; 7 April 1945 p.11; 14 July 1945 p.16; 10 November 1945 p.5-6; 19 January 1946 p.8-9; 26 January 1946 p.19; 6 April 1946 p.20-21.

 
Fike, Lena and Henry: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fike, Lena and Henry Information regarding Lena and Henry Fike. 
Fisher, Herbert: Brethren People FileBrethren People File: Fisher, Herbert A. Herbert A. Fisher materials.  
Fujii, MaryGospel Messenger See Gospel Messenger, 12 May 1945 p.8; 16 June 1945 p.9; 23 June 1945 p.6-7; 14 July 1945 p.19; 8 February 1947 p.6-7. 
Gandhi Passes Through Mission: Miller, Miss E. B.BC2011/8 An article from "The Missionary Visitor," May 1930, writes about Gandhi and his volunteers sweeping through Jalalpor where Miss E. B. Miller, native of Waterloo, Iowa, served as a missionary.  This was written about in the New York Times
Gardner, RickBrethren People File: Gardner, Rick Slide of Rick Gardner. 
Gerig, Joan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gerig, Joan Material related to Joan Gerig. 
Gilbert, Israel and Mary Horning: Brethren PeopleBC2002/1 

Israel and Mary Horning Gilbert: Letter detailing North Manchester's connection to the Gilbert family and family group sheets for the Israel and Mary Horning Gilbert family.  

 

 
Gilbert, Mildred: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gilbert, Mildred Information regarding Mildred Gilbert. 
Gilbert, Stan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gilbert, Stan Member of the College Board of Trustees. 
Gish, Arthur: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gish, Arthur Arthur Gish information.  
Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
Grady, Duane: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Grady, Duane Duane Grady information.  
Hamilton, Marie: Brethren PeopleHamilton, Marie: Brethren People Information regarding Marie Hamilton. 
Harley, Rev. Sanuel A. Harley, Middle Indiana: Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Harley, Samuel A. Information regarding Rev. Samuel A. Harley, District Executive Secretary of Middle Indiana.  
Harshbarger, Jane: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Harshbarger, Jane Information regarding Jane Harshbarger. 
Harshbarger, Jon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Harshbarger, Jon Jon Harshbarger material. 
Heckman, Shirley: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Heckman, Shirley J. Material related to Shirley Heckman. 
Helman, A. Blair BC2006/14a,b 1957 Address to Church of the Brethren Northwestern Ohio District Conference. Organ Music from the 1957 Church of the Brethren Northwest Ohio District Conference. 
Helman, Pat: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Helman, Patricia Kennedy Material regarding Pat Helman, wife of A. Blair Helman. 
Helser, A. D. and Lola BechtelBrethren People File: Helser, A. D. and Lola 

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

See also:  The Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
History of Ephrata, by Milton H. HeinickeBC2011/6 

Milton H. Heinicke's History of Ephrata, Supplement to Booklet Seven, published by The Historical Society of The Cocalico Valley, Arranged for Publication by Ralph M. Hartranft, February 1974.

This booklet contains genealogical material related to the memberes of Johann Conrad Beissel's sect of Seventh Day Baptists.

 
Hoover, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Hoover, Paul 

Material regarding Paul Hoover.

 
Hoover, W. I. T.: Brethren PeopleGospel Messenger, 1945 

William I. T. Hoover was born near Dayton, Ohio.  Among other institutions, he studied at Mt. Morris Academy.  He taught history and philosophy at Manchester College from 1901 - 1906.

 
Huston, Ora: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Huston, Ora Material related to Ora Huston. 
Ikenberry, CatherineBrethren People File: Ikenberry, Catherine The obituary for Catherine Ikenberry (the mother of L. D. Ikenberry).  
Indiana Council of Churchers 1986: Annual ReportBC2010/50 Indiana Council of Churches Annual report to Member Judicatory Bodies in February of 1986. 
Ingold, Roger and Virginia: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ingold, Roger and Virginia Material related to Roger and Virginia Ingold. 
Johansen, Robert: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Johansen, Robert C Material related to Robert Johansen, MC Class of 1962. 
Johansen, Ruth Ann Knechel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Johansen, Ruth Ann Knechel Material related to Ruth Ann Knechel Johansen (MC Class of 1964). 
John, Grace: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: John, Grace 

Material regarding Grace John.

 
Jones, Gary and JoEva: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Jones, Gary and JoEva Material related to Gary and JoEva Jones. 
Jordan, Clarence: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Jordan, Clarence Material related to Clarence Jordan. 
Keeling, Calvin: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keeling, Calvin Material related to Calvin Keeling. 
Keim, Howard: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keim, Howard 

Material related to Howard Keim.

 
Keller, Jinny: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keller, Jinny Material related to Jinny Keller. 
Keller, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keller, Paul Information related to Paul Keller. 
Kieffaber, Alan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kieffaber, Alan Information regarding Alan Kieffaber. 
Kimmel, Jo: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kimmel, Jo Material related to Jo Kimmel. 
Kindy, Cliff and Arlene: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kindy, Cliff and Arlene Material related to Cliff and Arlene Kindy. 
Kinsey, James L.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinsey, James L. Material related to James Kinsey. 
Kinsey, Samuel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinsey, Samuel Information related to Samuel Kinsey. 
Kinzie, Tom: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinzie, Tom Material related to Tom Kinzie. 
Kirchner, Shawn: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kirchner, Shawn Material related to Shawn Kirchner. 
Krebiehl Bible: Family BibleBC2011/20 

The Krebiehl Bible is a German bible that might have been printed in Holland circa 1600.  The bible is from the Rossville Church of the Brethren, Indiana.  Family history is traced from 1762.


 
Largent, Dale: Brethren PeopleBrethrBrethren People File: Largent, Dale Dale Largent: "Brethren, Bush, and Dukakis, by Dale Largent, 1988 Messenger.  
Laura Wine, Africa, Medical Missionary: Brethren PeopleBC2006/10 

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

 
Lehman, James: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Lehman, James H. 

Material related to James Lehman.  As an author with roots in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and  as a member of the Chuch of the Brerthren, Jim's books often deal with historical and cultural issues of the Brethren. His titles include but are not limited to the following:

The Old Brethren.

The Old Brethren; People of Wisdom and Simplicity Speak to Our Time.

Living the Story: 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service.

Thank God for New Churchs: Church Planting - Source for New Life.

Beyond Anything Foreseen: A Study of the History of Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren.

Link, Marsha: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Link, Marsha 

Information about Marsha Link.

 
Living Faith Church of the BrethrenBC2003/6 

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

 
Long, Inez: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Long, Inez "No Problems with God as Masculine," by Inez Long, Messenger, 1977. 
Longenecker, Linn: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Longenecker, Linn Church of the Brethen artist, Linn Longenecker, "...Brushing Up On History, " 1987 Messenger article.  
Luckenbaugh, George: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Luckenbaugh, George W.  History of George Luckenbaugh, married to Mary Kroft.   
Lynn, Ercell: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Lynn, Ercell 

Information regarding Ercell and Isabel Lynn.

Ercell Lynn, see also:  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2. 

 
Mallott, Floyd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mallott, Floyd Information regarding Floyd Mallott. 
Mason, Judy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mason, Judy Material about the life of Judy Mason, by James H. Lehman.  Judy Mason was the daughter of Olin and Mary Mason.  
Mason, Olin J.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mason, Olin J. "Olin J. Mason: Clergyman Without a collar," article from 1972.  
McFadden, Ralph: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: McFadden, Ralph 

Material related to Ralph McFadden, MC Class of 1955.

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

 
McFadden, Robert: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: McFadden, Robert Material related to Robert McFadden.  
Metzler, John and MargaretBrethren People File: Metzler, John and Margaret Material related to John and Margaret Metzler.  
Meyer, Bertha and Charles, Image: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Meyer, Bertha and Charles Bertha and Charles Meyer:  Members of White Oak Church of the Brethren. Image from 1987 calendar. 
Michael, Peter: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Michael, Peter Material regarding Peter Michael.  
Middle Indiana Mission Board: Photograph BC2007/15 Middle Indiana Mission Board: Photograph of five unidentified men titled, "Mission Board Middle Indiana."  
Military: MinistryBC2004/26 From "Fellowship with our Boys in the Military":  The Church...respects the right of individual conscience.  Some of our young men...believe it their duty to render full or limited military service.  The Brethren Service Committee therefore felt it was a part of their Christian ministry to maintain a warm fellowship with our boys in the training camps." 
Miller, Eliza Coning: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Eliza Myrtle Coning  "The Life of Eliza Myrtle Coning Miller," written by Donald E. Miller, Trustee, Manchester College 
Miller, L. ByronBrethren People File: Miller, L. Byron Material relating to Byron L. Miller.  
Miller, Wayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Wayne Material regarding Wayne MIller.  
Minnich, Dale: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Minnich, Dale E. Article about Dale Minnich's appointment as associate general secretary of the General Board and executive of the General Services Commisssion of the Church of the Brethren.  
Mow, Anna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Anna 

Materials relating to Anna Mow.

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

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

 
Mow, Baxter: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Baxter Material related to Baxter Mow, husband of Anna Mow.   
Moyer, Elgin S.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Moyer, Elgin S. "Elgin S. Moyer: At 83 a devotion to missions," article from April 1973.  
Mullendore Family and Association with Flora Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Mullendore Family 

Flora Church of the Brethren and the Mulllendore family, Carroll County, Indiana.  Highlights from research on existing church directories and from pastor’s records.  

 
Mundy, Millie: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mundy, Millie Article about Millie Mundy by Norman F. Reber, "Messenger," 1978.  
Myers, Anne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Myers, Anne M. 1987 article about Anne M. Myers by Kenneth L. Gibble.  
Nead: Peter Nead CollectionBC2010/51a,b,c 

Books by and belonging to Peter Nead, 1796 - 1877. 

BC2010/51a: "Theological Writings on Various Subjects (1850),"  by Peter Nead.

BC2010/51b: Book of writings about Peace, given by Russell R. Lambert, Dayton, Ohio, 1944, the great grandson of Peter Nead.  Written in the book is "This Book is the Property of Peter Nead."

BC2010/51c:  "Peter Nead's Book" written on interior along with another inscription, "Given by Russell R. Lambert, R.I. Dayton, Ohio. On the very back page are the words, "Peter Nead's Book of Universalism."  The book title is, "Notes on the Parables of the New Testament, by  Hosea Ballou, Pastor of the Universalist Church and Society in Portsmouth, N.H.....,"1812."

 
Neff, Henry: Minister, Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Henry Rev. Henry Neff Dies at South Whitley - obituary. He was pastor of the Pleasasnt View and Sugar Creek churches of the Brethren. 
Neff, Steve: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Steve Material related to Steve Neff. 
Neher, Linda Faw: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neher, Linda Faw Material related to Linda Faw Neher.  
New Community Project: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: New Community Material related to the New Community project. 
Nolen, Wil: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Nolen, Wil Material related to Wil Nolen.  
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

Women's Fellowship materials of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Ober, Barbara: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ober, Barb Material relating to Barbara Ober.  
Oswalt, Dallas: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Oswalt, Dallas Dallas Oswalt material.  
Paul, Lois Teach: Brethren People Brethren People: Paul, Lois Teach Material pertaining to Lois Teach Paul who is a member of Manchester College Class of 1939.  
Petcher, Dr. Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Petcher, Paul Material related to Dr. Paul Petcher, including a newspaper article, "Dr. Paul Petcher, a Valuable, Vanishing Breed." Dr. Petcher is also an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren. Materials regarding Fruitdale Church of the Brethren, Alabama. 
Petersime, Ray: Brethren People Brethren People File: Petersime, Ray  Material related to Ray Petersime.  
Petry, Carroll: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Petry, Carroll M. 

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

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

 
Petry, RonaldBrethren People File: Petry, Ronald 

Material related to Ronald Petry, 1956 Manchester College alumnus.

For additional materials on Ronald Petry,1956 Manchester College alumnus, seeManchester College Bulletin, February 1976 p.3.

 
Rhoades, Benton and Ruby: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rhoades, J. Benton and Ruby  

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

 

See also: Gospel Messenger 14 April 1945 p.5-6; 9 June 1945 p.8; 25 August 1945 p.15; 22 December 1945 p.23-24; 4 May 1946 p.21; 13 July 1946 p.16; 20 July 1946 p.10 (photo); 27 July 1946 p.13 (photo), 24; 3 August 1946 p.13; 12 October 1946 p.18-19 (photo); 14 December 1946 p.8-9 (photos); 19 July 1947 p.18-19; 11 October 1947 p.18-19; Feb. 1985 p.9; Messenger March 2003 p.22-25; Meet Your Missionaries, p.115, 116; She Hath Done What She Could, p.165-166, 168
Rieman, T. Wayne: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rieman, T. Wayne Besides being a professor at Manchester College, T. Wayne Reiman was a leader within the Church of the Brethren.  See the "Brethren People" file for more of his writings and an interview about his first connections with Manchester College.  T. Wayne was also the father to Manchester College alumnus, Phil Rieman and father-in-law of alumna, Louise Baldwin Rieman.  
Rinehart Family in Howard County, IndianaBrethren People File: Rinehart Family The Rinehart family have produced prominent leaders in the Church of the Brethren.  A brief listing of names and the source of information, "History of the Church of the Berthren in Indiana," by Otho Winger, 1917. 
Ritchey Martin, Donna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ritchey Martin, Donna Material relating to Donna Ritchey Martin, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1977.  
Ritchey, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ritchey, Paul E. Material related to Paul Ritchey. 
Row, Harold: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Row, W. Harold 

Preliminary press release from Elgin, IL regarding Row's death that includes mention of William Stafford's meditation, "Thoughts for a Dying Friend."

 
Rowe, Donald: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Rowe, Donald E. Donald Rowe material.  
Royer, HowardBrethren People: Royer, Howard E. Howard E. Royer material.  
Rupley, Lawrence A.Brethren People File: Rupley, Lawrence A. Material relating to Rupley, Lawrence A. Rupley, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1962. 
Santiago, Ferdinand: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Santiago, Ferdinand Article from July 1974 Messenger, "Ferdinand Santiago: On Returning Home."  
Shaffer, Ken: ObituaryBrethren People File: Shaffer, Ken Obituary for Kenneth M. Shaffer, Jr. 
Shamberger, Chauncey: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shamberger, Chauncey Material related to Chauncey Shamberger.  
Shankster, Owen and Celia: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shankster, Owen and Celia 

Material related to Owen and Celia Shankster.

For more material related to Owen and Celia Shankster see: Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.3

 
Sheldon, Ruby Wine: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Sheldon, Ruby Wine Aviator and member of Phoenix Church of the Brethren.  The first person in the United States to become a certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) in a helicopter.   
Shull, Chalmer and Susan: Brethren PeopleBC2008/5 

Family photograph.

Chalmer's obituary can be found in the Brethren People file, organized in alphabetical order.

 
Shull, Ernest: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shull, Ernest Material regarding Ernest Shull.  
Shull, Gordon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shull, Gordon L. Copy of  "New Lessons for Old Dogs," by Gordon Shull, 1982 Messenger.  
Shultz, L. W.: Camp Mack PostcardsBC2004/37 

L.W. Shultz Camp Mack Postcard Collection:

 
Shultz, L. W.: Camp Mack, Photograph of History BookBC 2004/38: Story of Camp Mack L. W. Shultz: Photograph of four men holding a large framed photograph and the book The Story of Camp (a book about Camp Alexander Mack).  Back is labeled: Camp Mack.  L-R: ?, L.W. Shultz, ?, Perry Huffaker.  
Smeltzer, Ralph: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smeltzer, Ralph Material regarding Ralph Smeltzer.  
Smith, Florence Date: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Florence Date November 1988 Messenger article, "Days of Infamy," by Florence Date Smith.  
Smith, Lee and Glea: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Lee and Glea Materials regarding Lee and Glea Smith.  
Smith, Marcy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Marcy Materials regarding Marcy Smith.  
Smith, Rolland: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Rolland Materials regarding Rolland Smith.  
Smith, Todd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Todd Clipping from August 1978 Messenger, "God Can Be Found At Church Camp," by Todd Smith, a BVSer from the Akron, Indiana, congregation.  
Snyder, Graydon F.: PapersBC2004/32 

Paper by Graydon F. Snyder, Manchester College alumnus:

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

"The Re-Creation of Power" (same)

 

See also: Snyder, Graydon F., Alumni Honor Awards, photo in Large Box 18
Snyder, Graydon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Snyder, Graydon F.  Material relating to Manchester College alumnus, Graydon F. Snyder. 
Statler, Amy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Statler, Amy Clipping from October 1982 Messenger,
Goehle and Statler Join Sudan, Nigeria Projects." Article about Amy Statler and Ruth M. Goehle.  
Teeter, L. W.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Teeter, L. W. 

"Proposal for Lewis W. Teeter Memorial at Manchester College."

Photocopy of article about L. W. and Martha Ulrich Teeter from the Brethren Eneyclopedia.

 

See Also: the Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
The Brethren's Sabbath School at North Manchester: Record Book, April 1887 - January 1889BC2011/21 A record book kept of the meetings and collections of the Brethren's Sabbath School, North Manchester, Indiana.  This record begins on 17 April 1887 and continues through 7 January 1889. Some of the individuals cited are Albert Wright, S. A. Ulrey, Bertha Grossnickle, David Miller, Charles Delaughter and Sallie Baer. 
The Walnut Street MessengerBC2011/7 A historically interesting publication published by the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana.  Articles on people and events 
Thomasson, Kermon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thomasson, Kermon "At French Lick: Search is Essential to Faith," by Kermon Thomasson.  January 1982 Messenger, pgs. 9, 10, 11.  
Thompson, Joel and Phyllis: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel and Phyllis 

Material related to Joel and Phyllis Thompson.

 
Thompson, R. Jan and Roma Jo: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, R. Jan and Roma Jo R. Jan and Roma Jo Thompson related material.  
Tolle, Jeanette: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Tolle, Jeanette "Our Home is a Caring Community," by Jeanette Tolle. November 1977 Messenger.  
Van Dyke, Joe: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Van Dyke, Joe 

Articles about and by Joe Van Dyke.

 
Waba, John: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Waba, John "John Waba: Community Developer, February 1974, Messenger.  
Wagner, Murray: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wagner, Murray L. 

Murray Wagner:  Manchester College alumnus,  Class of 1959.  

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

 
Walton, Lloyd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Walton, Lloyd B.  Article: "Bringing Medicine and Engineering Together," by Lloyd B. Walton, Messenger July 1974.  
Warnke, Andrea: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Warnke, Andrea 

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

Andrea Warnke, Brethren Womaen's Caucus worker.

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

 
Weaver, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Weaver, E. Paul 

From UMT To Peace." E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.

For additional material related to "Paul E. Weaver," see: Gospel Messenger 23 March 1946; Guide Lines v.1:1 (January 1960) p.1, 3;

 
West, Dan: Brethren PeopleBC2004/4 Dan West "Basic Brethren Ideas." 
Winger, OthoBrethren People File: Winger, Otho "Messenger" article regarding Otho Winger.  
Wolfe, June: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wolfe, June "Life, Full and Rich, in Ecuador," a letter from June Wolfe, of Bella Vista, Ecuador, "Our Mission Work," from the Gospel Messenger, July 16, 1949.  
Workman, Ron Brethren People File: Workman, Ron  

Materials relating to Ron Workman, MC alumnus.

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

 
Yaussy, Kim: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yaussy, Kim  

Articles related to Kim Yaussy in the Brethren People File:

  • "Young Adults in the Church of the Brethren, 'On the Threshold,'" by Kim Yaussy, Messenger November 1989.
  • "Kim Yaussy: Working at Global Citizenship," by Kermon Thomasson, Messenger July 1989.
 
Yoder, Muriel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yoder, Muriel  

Related materials to Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Brethren People File:

  • Photocopy of the couple's portrait.
  • Information about Milo and Muriel from Daid Boothby 1976 - 2008 Regional Director of Heifer Project International.
  • Article by Jeanine Wine, Archivist, Manchester College, in preparation for the Dan West exhibit.
  • Obituary for Muriel Yoder received from Manchester College President, JoYoung Switzer.
  • Also see Milo and Muriel Yoder in Dan West exhibit display case and in the former Heifer Project International, Goshen office, materials.

 

See Also:  Awards received by Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Heifer International, Goshen Office, materials, as well as in the Dan West exhibit in the Funderburg Library.

 
Yoder, Peg: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yoder, Peg Peg Yoder's photograph snapshot with Brian, 21 May 1975. 
Yost, Dwayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yost, Dwayne  Article in file: "Dwayne Yost Lobbies for Rural Housing Aid," July 1982 Messenger.  
Young, Martha: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Young, Martha G. 

Materials relating to Martha G. Young:

One copy of "The Cranium, 1937," yearbook for the Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing.  This book contains many autographs.  Martha's photograph and description is on page 24.

One program for "Commencement Exercises, School of Nursing, Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia," 17 September 1937.

One brochure picturing the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia, and the nurses' residence.

 
Zigler, M. R.Brethren People File: Zigler, M.R. 

Program from the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 12 September 1965, with an article about the life of M. R. (Bob) Zigler on the back cover.

"...It was the tireless efforts of Bob Zigler in the 1930's and 1940's that led Congress to provide for work of national importance by conscientious objectors in lieu of military service..."

 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 14 July 1945 p.19; 25 August 1945 p.21; 15 September 1945 p.16; 29 September 1945 p.12, 16; 6 October 1945 p.18; 20 October 1945 p.6, 9; 27 October 1945 p.13; 3 November 1945 p.12; 10 November 1945 p.3-4, 7-8; 17 November 1945 p.21;  24 November 1945 p.16; 1 December 1945 p.21; 8 December 1945 p.11; 22 December 1945 p.6-7; 12 January 1946 p.24; 6 April 1946 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.7-8; 4 May 1946 p.12, 13; 1 June 1946 p.6; 6 July 1946 p.12; 2 November 1946 p.5-6; 16 November 1946 p.21; 21 December 1946 p.16; 4 January 1947 p.6; 25 January 1947 p.9; 8 February 1947 p.11; 8 March 1947 p.20; 12 April 1947 p.23; 20 September 1947 p.11; December 1985 p.12-13.

 
Zunkel, Charles E.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Charles E. 

Messenger article by Charles E. Zunkel, retired minister, and a former Annual Conference moderator, "God Needs Us in His Plan."

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1 February 1947 p.5-6; 8 March 1947 p.5-7; 19 July 1947 p.3-4; 2 August 1947 p.13; 23 August 1947 p.3-4

 
Zunkel, Wayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Wayne 

Material regarding Wayne Zunkel, (MC Class of 1953), including photograph, articles, Peace Studies Institute announcement, personal philosophy.

 
Zwally, Randy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zwally, Randy 

Articles regarding Randy Zwally:

  • "Randy Zwally: Music to Inspire, by Randy E. Newcomer, November 1988 Messenger.
 
 


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