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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir and Music GroupsMU2018/1 

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

 
A Cappella Choir: General Material, 1975 - 1998MC2003/148  

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

  • Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].
 
A Cappella Choir: PostersMC2009/127 An assortment of older and newer posters related to choral and musical performances. . 
Academic Affairs: Holl, Resignation from Deanship, 1950MC2004/275 Correspondence regarding Holl's resignation from  the Deanship, 1950. 
AdmissionsMC2008/153 Admissions Officer: Paul Bowman interview on WOWO Radio Station, Ft. Wayne, 1960. One newspaper clipping describing event. 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Advancement: AppealsMU2012/98 Advancement materials for Fall appeal of 2010.  "Touch a student's life "today" [circa 2008]. Other cards [2009, 2010, 2011] and items related to "Connections" for Life [2009], and "Reach" [circa 2002]. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2004/314 A. Blair Helman Papers: March of Progress fundraising campaign of the 1950's. 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Allen, MaxFaculty/Staff Boxes: Allen, Max "Art and the Church" article written by Professor  Max Allen. 
Alumni AssociationMC2004/217 Class of 1950 Prophecies. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2007/76 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Reunion: Class of 1950
  • Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
  • Staffing Schedule
  • Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
  • Banquets
  • List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004.  See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.
 
Alumni Events Manchester College Bulletin See also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.3; The News-Journal, 19 June 2001 p.12; Oak Leaves, 30 April 1964 p.2; Photo Boxes 35, 36, 37, 38, 139, & 173. 
Alumni Relations: Departmental and Alumni TreasuresMU2016/13 Postcards, lettermen jacket patches/awards, oak leaf stamp, MC pamphlet from Great Depression, Alumni of Color meeting video, "Dona Nobis Pacem" Italy Tour (2004), "Celebrating the Vision" DVD, 2010 Alumni Honor Award Banquet (audio), identified pictures of alumni. 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
American Association of University Women [AAUW]Manchester College Bulletin  See related material in the Manchester College Bulletin May 1950 p.4. 
Armstrong, Mary: MU2012/69 Mary Armstrong is an alumna of Manchester College, graduating with the Class of 1952.  The collection contains copies of stories and articles Mary wrote for the education of Kindergarten and Elementary aged children. 
Athletic Department, History, Statistics, and RecordsLarge Box 21 

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

 
Athletic Department: Athletic Awards and Recognition, PhotographsPhoto Box 2, File Folder #1 

Photographs of athletic awards and events of special recognition: 1950's and 1960's.

 
Athletic Department: PhotographsPhotograph Box 24  

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

 
Athletic Program Guide: Cross Country and FootballMU2021/3 1950 athletic program guide for HCC Football teams Earlham vs. Manchester, with a halftime hosting of corresponding Cross Country teams. 
Athletics: Courts, Tennis and Ice Hockey, PhotographsMC2009/39  

Photographs of tennis courts: 

A set of pictures with a gathering of people, primarily women, on chairs under trees in front of tennis courts (circa the 1950's?).

A student playing ice hockey using a broom for a stick in front of tennis courts.

 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
Audio Recording: Men's Discussion Group, Debate Group, Radio ProgramMC2011/52 

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

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

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

 
Aurora: Students SigningMC2008/181 

Photographs: Students signing Aurora circa the 1940's or 1950s'.

 
Basketball, Men's 1950 - 2000: RecordsMC2002/21 

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

 
Basketball, Men's: Photographs, 1920-1999MU2014/53 

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
Basketball, Women's Teams of Many Years: PhotographsPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #2 

Photographs: Women's Basketball Team Photographs

  • Old Basketball photos and photo reproductions circa the 1920's, 1950's, 1940 coed Athletics.
  • Scott McAlpine 1993 series of team photos.
  • 1978 -1979 through 1981 - 1982 team photos.
  • 1985-1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993 team pictures. 
  • Other team photographs from - mystery years?  
 
Basketball: Photographs, circa 1920's and 1950MC2011/172 

Earlier basketball photographs.  Some images are identified.

 
Blough, RoyBlough, Roy Roy Blough, See: Manchester College Bulletin June 1950 p.1; July 1952 p.1. 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Board of Trustees: Records, 1935-1942 MC2002/2c  

Board of Trustees Records: Agendas, minutes, President's Reports, Executive Committee Minutes, appraisals of Manchester College, correspondence.

 
Books: With Significant MemoriesMU2013/88 Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. 
Bowman, PaulFaculty/Staff Boxes: Bowman, Paul S. Material related to Paul S. Bowman.  
Boy Scouts: PhotographsMC2011/121 

Photographs of boy scouts and scouting activities.

 
Brembeck, ColeManchester College Bulletin October 1950 p.1. Material related to Brembeck Cole. 
Bright, Don: CollectionMU2019/57 Collection of photographs and memorabilia belonging to the Manchester College experience of Don Bright, MC Class of 1952, especially highlighting May Day 1948-1952. 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Career Planning and PlacementCareer Planning and Placement: Additional Information 
  • MC2009/71: Career Fair Posters, File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various.
  • MC2004/263: Lists of alumni and their careers. 
  • Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.3; April 1951 p.4; March 1976 p.5; February 1977 p.1, 2; January 1978 p.6; The News-Journal 29 December 2000 p.8; Photo Box 57.
 
Cars on CampusManchester College Bulletin See Manchester College Bulletin August 1950 p.2. 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Chapel: Study on College Chapel ServicesMC2004/253 

Chapel: Report of study on College chapel services.

 
Chemistry Lab and Science: PhotographsMC2010/156 An assortment of chemistry lab shots (circa 1931) and beyond) with other assorted chemistry related photographs, including the Chemistry Symposium, 1975 with Ed Miller and Mr. and Mrs. David Grandstaff and the American Chemical Society group shot (pg. 42,1992 Aurora). 
Childhood Narrative: Speech and CommunicationMC2011/85 The narrator describes stages of childhood and lighthearted music is interposed.  This might have been the audio for a slide show. Listening to the music one might think this was recorded in the 1950s or 1960s. 
Choral Concert: PosterMC2004/180 Christmas concert poster: "Manchester College Presents:  Christmas Concert.  The A Cappella Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club.  Under The Direction of Clyde Holsinger" [ 1950].   
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.

 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Conkling, FredFaculty/Staff Boxes: Conkling, Fred R. 

Material related to Fred R. Conkling.

According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, Fred Conkling taught English and Debating at Manchester College from 1923-1959.  He died 12 February 1962. 

See also: Manchester College Bulletin June 1950 p.2, Oak Leaves 4 October 1924 p.3, 15 February 1962 p.1 (obit).
Conscientious ObjectionMC General File: Conscientious Objection  

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

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

 
Dad's DayMC2002/88 

The Dad's Day Collection.

 
Dean's ListMC2003/36 

Dean's Lists 1950-1995

Fall Semester 2002-2003

 

Unrestricted access and reproduction except File 1.

 
Domer, MaxineFaculty/Staff Boxes: Domer, Maxine Material regarding Maxine Domer. See also: Manchester College Bulletin November 1950 p.3.
Dunbar, Dr. Willis: Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?MC2011/21 Dr. Willis Dunbar talks on the topic, "Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?" 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

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

 
Education Department: Indiana State Teachers' Licenses - Historical CollectionMC2012/86 A variety of types of Indiana State Teachers' licenses that belonged to various individuals.  Dates range from 1881 - 1990. 
Elementary Education Photographs: Education and Professional Programs Division, Photographs MC2009/02 Elementary Education photographs. 
EnrollmentMC General File: Student Enrollment  

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

 
Ensembles: News Releases, 1950 - 1998MC2003/164 

Ensemble News Releases:

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

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

 
Faculty, Trustee and Early PhotographsMU2014/13 Photographs of many faculty members from what appears to be the early 1900's as well as the 1950's and 1960's. A few other pictures showing trustees, the MC Chorus' oratorio of 1912, and various student groupings. 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Female Student Sawing Wood: PhotographMC2010/111 

Female student sawing wood, circa the 1950's (?)

 
Financial Records of Manchester CollegeMC2007/137 

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

Annuity Funds.

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

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

 
Financial Records of Manchester College: Tuition and Student ReceiptsMC2007/137: Student Accounts, Financial Ledgers and receipts of tuition, typewriter and piano fees, lab fees, room and board fees to students from 1893  through at least 1942. This information is part of a much larger collection MC2007/137. 
Flory, PaulFlory, Paul: Messenger Article 

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

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

 
Flory, Paul: Colleague's CollectionMC2005/15 Colleague's collection of articles about Flory and personal family correspondence. 
Flory, Paul: CollectionMC2001/2 

Paul Flory Collection.

 
Flory, Paul: Dr. Allan R. ShultzMU2012/36 A scholarly paper and biographical material related to the career of Dr. Allan Shultz, Paul Flory's first graduate student.  A copy Chapter 8, "PVT, Specific Heat, and Thermal Transitions," by Allan R. Shultz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, from the publication, "Handbook of Polycarbonate Science and Technology, edited by Donald G. LeGrand and John T. Bendler.   
Football Team, 1950 Spartans: PhotographMC2011/123 This football team photograph, 1950, is framed.  The entire team is identified on the verso. The picture is published in the 1951 Aurora on page 136. 
Football, Homecoming 1950, Supringer, Minear: PhotographsMC2004/633 Football: Homecoming 1950.  Photo: "Supringer fades to Pass." Dick Supringer accounted for one touchdown and Jim Minear scored two more for the Spartans. 
Football: 50th Anniversary CelebrationMU2014/51 

Images for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Manchester College Football, highlighted at Homecoming, 12 October 1954.

 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Forensics: Awards, 1949-1950MC2011/205 

Tau Kappa Alpha Ritual, a booklet published by the National Office, May, 1949.

Tay Kappa Alpha order blank, 1949.

TKA Chapter postcard addressed to Professor Paul Keller regarding nominations for national officers.

Speech Awards for 1949-1950.

 
Forensics: State-Interstate Oratorical Contest ManuscriptMC2011/204 

Drafts and final drafts of manuscripts tor the State-Interstate Oratorical Contest - various years. 

 
Freshmen in Auditorium circa the 1950's: PhotographMC2010/167 Photograph of freshmen in the auditorium of the old gymnasium, circa the 1950's. 
Fundraising: Plant Development, 1950MC2007/114 Plant Development Fund Pledges 1950 - restricted file. 
Future Teachers of AmericaMC2001/14 

Future Teachers of America Records

 
Garber, JamesMU2017/9 

James Garber, article and photograph.  Co-recipient of the L. D. Ikenberry Award in 1960 and recipient of an Alumni Honor Award in 1985.

 
Garner, WarrenMC2010/198 

Certificates, Licenses and Diplomas of Warren K. Garner

 
Garner, Warren Collection: Felt Pillow Cover, Belt-buckle and 1950 Athletic PassMC2008/187a,b,c Warren Garner Collection. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Garver, Earl S.Large Box 49 

Material related to Earl Garver including program from his memorial service, March 1968.

See also:
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/61 Earl Garver: Austria Peace Seminar. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/76 Earl Garver: Asche work camp. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/83 Earl Garver: Church and economics. 
Gorden, WilliamAlumni Box 187: Gorden Information related to WIlliam Gorden as well as a copy of his article, "Buried Treasure," presented at the Indiana State Oratorical Contest at Saint Mary-if-the-Woods College, 13 February 1950. 
Government, CommunityMC2009/18 

Manchester College Community Government: Handwritten ledger for school year 1949 - 1950 through school year 1960 - 1961, listing income and expenses.

 
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.

 
Group Faculty/StaffMC2003/46  

Group Faculty/Staff photograph taken sometime between 1944 and 1950.  Subjects are Russell Bollinger, Amos R. Eikenberry, Vernon F. Schwalm, Dale Srickler, Charles Morris, Cole Brembeck, and Carl Holl.

 
Hamer, John and Esther: BlottersMU2013/102 Manchester College "blotters" with student pictures and one advertisement for The Heckman Bindery, circa 1948. 
Holl, Carl Waldo Faculty Staff Boxes: Holl, Carl Waldo  

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

 

 
Holl, Carl Waldo Papers; Manchester College Teaching Position LetterMC2004/228 Letter from President Otho Winger, offering Dr. Holl a teaching position in the science department.  Dated 9 March 1923. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: CorrespondenceMC2004/243 

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

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: Newspaper clippingsMC2004/259 Carl Waldo Holl: Newspaper clippings 
Holsinger, Clyde: Photographs,1940's, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1955, 1960's, 1961, 1970's, 1970 MC2004/450 

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

 

 
Home Economics: DecoratingMC2011/49 Two women with delightful voices speak about the "museum look" for the home, that includes art everywhere, even in the bath.  There is a plethora of art for purchase, from newly sprouting galleries to department stores.   The remainder of the tape records stock prices. 
Housing: RegulationsHousing: Small Box 34 July 1950 memorandum from the Office of the President announcing "Changes in College Housing Regulations." 
Howe: Roanoke Classical SeminaryMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Howe  

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

See Also:
Manchester College Bulletin, February 1950 p.1.
Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.3, 5; Roanoke Classical Seminary History.
 
Hymn to ManchesterMU2013/30 

Hymn to Manchester and the Class of 1950, with words and music by Wilson B. Lutz.  Hymn to Manchester, with words by Charles Klinger and music by Wilson B. Lutz, 2013. Related correspondence.

 

 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Ikenberry Hall PhotographsPhoto Box 106, Buildings, Ikenberry Hall 

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

 
Independent Study Papers: HistoryMC2012/73a-j Independent Study Papers: History. 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

 
Justiniano, Myrtis Becker, College Bills and Cancelled ChecksMC2009/132a-g 

Myrtis Becker Justiniano, MC Class of 1954.

  • Bills and cancelled checks
 
Kappa Mu EpsilonMC2002/182 

Kappa Mu Epsilon Collection.

  • News releases.

See Also: MC2007/90 for photograph of the first group of Kappa Mu Epsilon, 1950.

 
Koller, Dr. Charles R.: Dissertation, Publications and Patents, PhotographMU2012/39 Dr. Charles Koller is an alumnus of Manchester College, graduating in the year 1943.  Included in this collection is Koller's PhD dissertation, a collection of his publications and patents and a photograph circa 1960. 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

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

 
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.

 
Longanecker, Glen Manchester College Bulletin, Longanecker 
Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.3.
 
Manchester Christian Association,1950 - 1964MC2002/237c 

Religious Activities Collection: Manchester Christian Association (MCA).

  • Minutes 1950-1964.
 
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

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

  • Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.
 
Manchester College: Resource GuideMC2010/146 This booklet was produced by Cathleen Arnoldy, Director of Media Relations (undated).  It lists departments and professors and famous MC alumni. 
Math ClubsMC2007/15 Information about three clubs: Mathematics Club, Kappa Mu Epsilon and Chi Psi. 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

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

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1950'sMU2013/32 D 

Photographs of May Day celebrations, along with Queens and their Courts from the 1950's.

 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
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.

 
Morris, Charles: Photograph CollectionMC2008/36 
  • Photo of Dr. C. S. Morris, Physics Dpt., and student.
  • Photo of newly constructed Holl-Kintner Science building.
  •  
    Mount Morris College: StoriesMU2014/122 Stories about Mt. Morris College. 
    Muir, GladdysLarge Box 89 (Peace Studies 4): Muir, Gladdys 

    Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

    Added from MU2019/15 Establishment of the Gladdys Muir Memorial Peace Studies

     
     
    Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
    Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

     
    Music: Opera PosterMC2004/181 

    "Von Flotow's Opera 'Martha' Presented By Manchester College Under the Direction of Arthur W. Kennedy, [1950].  

     
    Music: Recital Photographs, 1950'sMC2009/08  

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

     
    Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

    Actress Michaele Myers Collection that includes personal books and pamphlets, as well as clippings, scripts, pictures and correspondence surrounding her acting career. 

     
    Natural Sciences Division: Bird and Flower Sighting Chart by YearMC2007/180 Bird (including 1936, 1947, 1950, 1964-65, 1967, 1970, 1973) and Flower (1950) Calendars: date / bird (flower) / sighted where / by whom . 
    Natural Sciences Division: Niswander, EmersonMC2004/257 Dr. Emerson Niswander's,( "Doc.'s") gradebooks, photographs, pennants, banners, examinations, miscellaneous student information - confidential, MCAT records - confidential,  class record, 1950 - confidential. 
    Neher, Oscar: Lesson Plans and PapersMC2002/104o 

    Oscar Warner Neher taught at Mount Morris College from 1924 until it merged with Manchester College in 1932.  He was the only faculty member that transferred to Manchester College, where he taught biology from 1932 until 1954. Following is a list of folders containing lesson plans and papers for Neher's courses.

     
    New Student OrientationManchester College Bulletin and Photo Box 64 

    See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, August 1950 p.2; August 1952 p.2; October 1977 p.16.

    Photo Box 64.

     
    Niswander, EmersonFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Niswander, Emerson 

    Material relating to Emerson Niswander.

    For more material regarding R. Emerson Niswander, see: Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.4; June 1950 p.4; July 1975 p.12, 14-15; November 1975 p.4; July 1977 p.3.

     
    Niswander, Emerson: TributeMC2007/219 

    "Tributes to 'Doc'" was compiled on Dr. Niswander's retirement from the College.  Dr. Niswander was hired by Manchester College in 1950 as the replacement for Dr. Kintner. He spent 30 years as an instructor, retiring in May of 1981.

     
    Noffsinger, PaulFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Noffsinger, Paul 

    Material relating to Paul Noffsinger.

    See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1950 p.2.

     
    North Manchester: Historical FiguresNewsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc.  

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

     
    Oak Leaves: Idea Box, Photograph and Printing RemnantsMU2014/2 A wooden suggestion box from the "Oak Leaves" office, wood-backed plates for printing, some photographs. 
    Oak Leaves: PlatesMU2012/18 - Folder #5 

    Oak Leaves plates circa the 1950's.

    • Firemen hosing with water.
    • Group of students.
    • Men's tennis.
     
    Oaks: PhotographsMU2014/36 

    Two photographs of the "Oaks," the college café, circa 1948.

     
    Observatory: Morris, Charles S.Observatory: Information For material regarding the Charles S. Morris Observatory, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, October 1950 p.4; March 1977 p.4; Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2; 22 September 1960 p.2; Photo box 118. 
    Orpurt, Philip A.: CollectionMC2009/140 

    Reprints of Dr. Orpurt's MS thesis and PhD Thesis, and other publications. Information on campus trees.

     
    Otho Winger Memorial Building PostcardMC2003/98 

    Color postcard of Winger Building.  Labeled on back, "Otho Winger Memorial Building, Erected 1952, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana." 

    For material related to the Winger Memorial Building, see :  Manchester College Bulletin January 1949 p.1; October 1950 p.1; November 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; February 1951 p.1; March 1951 p.1; June 1951 p.2; July 1951 p.1; October 1951 p.4; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.2; July 1952 p.1; October 1952 p.1; Photo box 125.

     
    Oxender, DaleMC2006/5  

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

     

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

     
    Pastor's DayManchester College Bulletin See Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2; May 1950 p.4. 
    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.

     
    Peace Studies: Student European Tour, circa 1950MC2008/117a,b 

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

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

     
    Permanent Records: 1950-1959MC2006/42 Permanent records of 1950-1959 graduates. 
    PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
    Photographs of International StudentsMC2010/92 

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

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

     

     
    Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2010/71 

    Slides of Faculty and Staff 1951 - 1963 and beyond into the President Robinson Era.

     
    Photographs: Identified photographs of Faculty / Staff / Student / FriendsMC2010/88 

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

     
    Photographs: Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/1 - Folder 2 Interesting photographs from various years that might have been used for a display.   
    Physical Plant and CampusPhysical Plant and Campus: Additional Information See also: Aerial views of campus; Buildings; Gospel Messenger, 23 June 1945 p.5; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1950 p.3; July 1951 p.4; July 1977 p.9; Oak Leaves, 19 September 1963 p.1;  3 October 1963 p.2 (history); Photo Box 148. 
    Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988MC2001/3 Box 1 

    A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #1: 1938 - 1988.

     
    Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

    The Holl-Kintner Hall of Science was constructed during the first phase of the March of Progress fundraising campaign was named in honor of  Professors Holl and Kintner.  These portraits were located in the lobby of Holl-Kintner Hall of Science.

     
    Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
    • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
    • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
    • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
    • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
    • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
    • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
    • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
    • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
    • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
    • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
    • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
    • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
     
    Pottenger, James LeeMC2009/37 

    Pottenger, James Lee, Class of 1939.

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

     

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

     

    See also: Manchester College Bulletin August 1950 p.3
    Prayer: PhotographMC2010/107 

    Photograph of a circle of students in prayer.

     
    Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

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

     
    Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

    Deeds of property owned or administered by Manchester College and Mount Morris College, including property divided with the Church of the Brethren. Documents of agreement between MC and Calvin Ulrey and Miriam Ulrey. Lots including Railroad Addition North Manchester (Judge John Comstock). Cook family property. Koinonia. Property associated with Eel River Church of the Brethren. Insurance policies (property/equipment/autos).

    1895 articles of incorporation and charter (E. S. Young) - also documents following administration change 1900 and also the formation and dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company.

     
    Public RelationsPublic Relations: Information 

    See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 November 1963 p.3 (history); Large Boxes 133-135, 163; Photo Boxes 136, 137, 164, 197.

     
    Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church RelationsMU2020/11 Helman and Robinson files on Public Relations, Development, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Church Relations, and other topics. Public Relations Annual Reports, and materials on topics including but not limited to: Mindpower, faculty news, donations, Alumni Association news, church relations, Harshbarger's Business Advisory Group, and wills.  
    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. 

     
    Racquetball: PhotographsPhoto Box 2, File Folder #3 

    Racquetball and badmitten (?) photographs, including:

    • Badmitten (?) circa 1950's and/or 1940's.
    • Rusty McGill, Racquetball.
     
    Rowe, JamesFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rowe, James 

    Material related to James Rowe, Manchester College 1950 alumnus, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, 1969 - 1988:

    • July 1988 newspaper clipping, Three MC Faculty Retire. The list of three retiring at the end of the 1987-88 academic year include James E. Rowe, Dr. Donald L. Colburn, Professor of Psychology and Onita Johnson, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education.
     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

    Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 

     
    Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #1 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations Detailed description of folder contents. File #1 details activity in the 1950's and 1960's. 
    Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44 

    A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

     
    Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
    Schwalm, V. F.: Speeches and ReportsMC2004/317 V.F. Schwalm speeches and reports. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

    A great deal of material including but not limited to: Correspondence surrounding Schwalm's trip to Nigeria, including letters to and from missionaries and interaction with the Foreign Mission Commission of the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board. Issues regarding the Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home and Schwalm's leadership in the creation of Timbercrest.

    Many drafts of presentations as well as completed speeches, articles, and sermons by Vernon Schwalm, including an address given in the fall of 1923 at Manchester College, the year the Academy was eliminated. Schwalm gives a brief history of the institution.

    Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 144a - 146144a-146 

    Schwalm's correspondence dealing with Church of the Brethren related materials, including reminescences of Baugo Church of the Brethren. Materials surrounding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the denomination. Bibliography for the study of church history.  Corespondence with individuals at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois on a variety of topics. Annual Conference program committee notes and other Annual Conference materials. The collection contains a variety of letters, including that of Siegfried Leffler of Germany, giving thanks for a donation towards a peace bell.

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 161 - 169MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169  

    A vast assortment of correspondence and materials from a variety of sources concerning personal and professionally related topics. Some are related to the Church of the Brethren One letter of interest regards Mr. Max Pinney, Huntington, Indiana, who donated a charcoal drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary (by the artist, Hansacre, of Chicago) to Manchester College.

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 62-104MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 62-104 Correspondence bidding Schwalm farewell as he leaves Manchester College as Dean and heads west as President of McPherson College in Kansas.  Letters of congratulation and support and appreciation regarding his great ability. The return of Schwalm to Manchester College as President and materials related to his inaugural event. Also, The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 250th anniversary, Schwalm gives tribute to Carl Holl, Manchester College experiences challenges during WWII. Correspondence between Schwalm and students in Civilian Public Service and students in the military. Schwalm works with the Board of Trustees, and faces staff and student issues. Schwalm's retirement and gift from the Board of Trustees offering theSchwalms a trip to Europe and Africa. Career following retirement and dedication of Schwalm Hall. Materials surrounding, "My Educational Pilgrimage," by Schwalm and a look into Schwalm's life following his presidency. A small collection on the history of Manchester College. Various writings by Schwalm including but not limited to the drafts, "College Life Since World War II," "Christian Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren at Mid Century," and "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College."  Correspondence with A. Blair Helman. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

    Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold.  Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing.

     
    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.

     
    Service FellowshipMC2007/137: Service Fellowship (General Fund, Relief, Work Camps  

    Part of a larger collection, records for Service Fellowship, a student group, contain financial records for General, Relief and Work Camps, for the years 1939 - 1940 and 1940 - 1941.

     
    Shultz L. W.: Piney Woods School MC2001/12a  

    L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

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

     
    Sigma Eta Sorority MC2004/496 

    Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority Handbook Collection.  The Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority (Fine Arts Sorority) was organized on Manchester's campus on 3 June 1950.

     
    Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics SocietyMC2007/137 Sigma Pi Sigma Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Society, financial records 1949 - 1950, 1959 - 1951.  This material is part of the larger collection accessioned as MC2007/137. 
    Softball, Women's: PhotographsPhoto Box 16, File Folder #1 

    Women's Softball and Baseball: circa the 1950's, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1982.

     

     
    South Central District and Middle Indiana District MaterialsBC2018/27 South Central District of the Church of the Brethren materials, along with pieces of information from the former Middle Indiana District. 
    Stafford, William: CollectionMC2005/13: William Stafford Collection 

    William Stafford (1914-1993), US Poet Laureate 1970, received Relief and Rehabilitationtraining in Civilian Public Service Camp 101 at Manchester College 1943, was member of MC English faculty 1955-56, and visited the college many other times. See letter in collection for further information.

     
    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. 
    Strickler, DaleInformation: Strickler, Dale For material related to Dale Strickler, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, August 1950 p.4. 
    Student Couple in Lounge, circa 1950s: PhotographMC2008/110 Male and female student in lounge circa 1958/1959 with LIFE magazines on table. 
    Student Life: Photographs, circa 1956MU2014/164 

    Campus work day photographs circa 1956, the construction of East Hall, May Day Queen and court.  Other negatives from the 1950's.

     
    Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
    Students Talking in Lounge circa 1959 - 1960: PhotographMC2010/109 

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

    Barbara Bender, MC Class of 1960.

    Norm Snyder, MC Class of 1960.

    Lou Ann Winger,1960.

     
    Students' Transfer and Admission InformationMC2003/34 

    Transfer and admission information. 

    Information spans approximately 1920-1950.

    Boxes arranged alphabetically by students' last names.

     
    Students, circa 1920 to Current: PhotographsMC2010/197a,b,c,d 

    One humorous photo of a male student in a tuxedo jacket, looking at a periodical while sitting in front of a piano.  The student is wearing sunglasses, a rain cap of some type and a t-shirt with a large logo.

    One photo circa 1972 of Vicki Pell, LuAnn Weldy, Steve Bowne, and Jo Renbarger.

    1940's or early 1950's photographs of students, unidentified.  Two photographs are cut into a circle.

    Circa 1920?  "In front of Bumgardner (Bumgerdner), Georgia."  Georgia is wearing high-topped laced boots.

     
    Summer SchoolMC2008/25 
    • Summer School booklets containing calendar, general information, class schedules, description of professors.
    • Two laminated pages featuring summer instructors: T. Wayne Rieman, Paul Keller, Max Allen, Neal Merritt, Ray Keim, Earl Garver, Dr. Bollinger, and Don Royer (no date given).
    • Brochures.
    • Summer Session 1954 brochure.
     
    Sundial: PhotographsPhoto Box 113 

    Photographs of the sundial.

     
    Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

    Tau Kappa Alpha: Journal of Finances 1937 - 1947 (one book) and Record of Minutes (May 17, 1937 - April 30, 1947) one book.  This material is part of a larger collection entitled, "Financial Records of Manchester College," MC2007/137.

     
    Tau Kappa Alpha: MemorabiliaMU2016/14 T. K. A. , a speech organization, selected only a very small percentage ofspeech students and select faculty as members.The Archivescollection contains a stencil with the T. K. A. initials and a length of chainon which cards containing the names and initiation dates of members were connected. Names included in description. 
    Tennis: PhotographsPhoto Box 19a, File Folder #2b 

    Tennis photographs:

    • 1940's (?) and 1950's (?) coed tennis
    • 1924
      • Burr
      • Hendrix
      • Neher
    • 1949
      • Former Manchester College alumnus, President Ed Butterbaugh, as a student on the tennis team.
     
    Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
    Town of North Manchester: PhotographsMC2004/286 

    Photographs & postcards of scenes in North Manchester:

    • Sheller Hotel (Hospitality House).
    • Wooden sign covered with snow--Main View
    • North Manchester's Main St. in about the 1950's.
     
    Track and Field: History at MCMU2018/39 "History of Track and Field at Manchester College," by Steve Zellers, Charles Eppley, Harry Hochstetler, in partial fulfillment for Track Theory, Spring Term, 1965. 
    Ulrey, Calvin and MiriamMC2002/118 

    See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2; May 1950 p.4; February 1951 p.4; October 1951 p.1; April 1952 p.1; Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.6.

    Buck family Photos and Memorabilia. 

     
    Unidentified Photographs: Faculty / Staff / Students / FriendsMC2010/87 

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

     
    Volleyball: PhotographsPhoto Box #22  

    Volleyball Team Pictures

    • Team pictures including Jan Smaltz
    • Earlier volleyball photo circa the 1950's.
     
    Weimer, Robert and Harry: PhotographsMC2007/89 

    Photographs of Dr. Harry Weimer, Dr. Carl Holl and students and faculty of Manchester College (1938 - 2005).

     
    Weimer: Harry and RobertMC2007/90 

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

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

     
    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. 
    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.

     
    Wong, AlbertoMU2018/69 International Chinese student, Alberto Wong, lived with the O. Stuart Hamer family during Alberto's time at Manchester College, The collection includes a photograph, correspondence, and Alberto's research regarding the retirement of Chiang Kai-shek, and the rise of Mao and the Communist party. 
    Work Camp: PhotographsMC2007/108 Work Camp photo montage of Church of the Brethren Youth at European Work Camp Following WWII. 
    Wu NingkunMC2004/133_11 

    Dr. Wu Ningkun and wife, Li Yikai, shake hands with Evan Kinsley.

     
    Y.W.C.A.: CollectionMC2003/1 

    Y.W.C.A. Collection.

    See Also: Mountaineer; Oak Leaves, 5.1 (Oct 1917) p.11; 22 October 1964 p.1; Religious Activities.

     
    Yeatter, DavidFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Yeatter, David B. 

    Material related to David Yeatter.

    For more material related to David B. Yeatter, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, August 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; July 1977 p.10; October 1977 p.11.

     
    Young, John A.: MemoirsMC2008/209 

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

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

    Original poem about Leicester Brown, MC Class of 1936.

     

    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
    Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

    An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2006/15 Various Annual Conference booklets from 1932 through 1979. 
    Church of the Brethren: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

    Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

    A variety of COB related materials: COB "Agenda" (1978) with articles, Prepare Now for Possible Resumption of the Draft, What Would You Do if Your Loved Ones Were Threatened by Violence?, Keep America Free from Military Regimentation, a Warning to America, by E. Paul Weaver - 1909, program of Joint Sunday School Meeting of Howard, Flora, Upper and Lower Deer Creek School - Statistics and trends within the Regions of the COB (circa 1954) - Report of Women's Work -  G. Lehman letter to 1953 Standing Committee - Minutes of the South Central District Board (1972) - Planning for District Conference 1969 - Information probably for new book on Indiana COB History - History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana with dates of conception, location, moves, and 1991 activity of COB congregations - 1922-1927 Statistical Notebook with reports on Indiana Ministers and evangelists, church locations, congregational membership gains/losses/, ministerial statistics (sisters licensed, men licensed, year)/minister losses -Daniel Miller and descendants - "Brethren Connection to American Communal Groups" - "Divisions In the German Baptist Brethren Church" - "The Dunkard Dozen (1929)" who received advanced education - Report of the Committee on National Service to the World Ministries Commission (1972) - Indiana Church of the Brethren history gathered for writing of new book, including: congregational membership  in South/Central Indiana (1991), history of the Mississinewa Church, biographies of Elder D. P. Shively, Elder Elias Caylor, the death of James Quinter.

     
    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, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

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

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

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

     
    German Student Project: 1949-1950BC2019/7 One pencil/charcoal drawing of Jesus by German artist, Hans Joachim Sauer (Lauer?), given to the Roann Church of the Brethren by German exchange student, Gerhard Weiser, 1949-1950. 
    Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
    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.

     
    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. 

     
    McDaniel, Carolyn Lunkley: "Movin' On, Touched by Africa"MU2019/36 The story of the Charles and Rozella Lunkley family and their experiences as Church of the Brethren missionaries serving in Nigeria. 
    Mexico Welfare Home Ledger Book BC2009/02  

    Mexico Welfare Home, located in Mexico, Indiana, would evolve intoTimbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana.

    1. One ledger book with itemized income and expense reports and Inventory of Lots.

    2. Two copies of financial report:

    Balance Sheet, 30 June 1952

    Statement of Income and Expenses for the period July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952

    Schedule of endowment fund investments and notes receivable, 30 June 1952.

    3. One packet:"Articles of Voluntary Dissolution of Domestic Not for Profit Corporation by Art of the Corporation."

    4. One packet:"State of Indiana Laws Concerning Corporations Not For Profit, March 1950 Edition."

     
    Middle and Southern Indiana District Conference Minutes and BookletsCOB: Middle and Southern Indiana Minutes Church of the Brethren: A collection of  booklets and minutes from Middle Indiana and Southern Indiana District Conferences, including the last conference to be held in Southern Indiana 31 July 1971 before district restructuring. 
    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.  

     
    Nees, Opal PenceBrethren People File: Nees, Opal Pence Opal Pence Nees, Manchester College Class of 1950, served as Director of Religious Activities at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and a former pastor in the Church of the Brethren. 
    Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

     
    Richmond Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/9 Records of the Richmond, Indiana Church of the Brethren.  For a period of time Richmond Church of the Brethren shared a yoked parish with the Four Mile Church of the Brethren, and information about Four Mile is included in these records as well. 
    South Central District: Mississinewa German Baptist ChurchBC2013/1 Records and Record Books - Restricted - of Mississinewa German Baptist Church, 1950 - 1965, formerly of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
    South Central Indiana District OfficeBC2017/23 Materials from the, Northern Indiana, Southern Indiana, and  South Central Indiana District Offices of the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to, District Conference Agendas and Meeting Minutes, Newsletters, and directories.  
    West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

    Land records, deeds, financial reports, guest book, treasurer's records, investments, and contracts regarding the West Manchester Church of the Brethren, and possibly "Acme" school, as well as Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

     
    West Manchester Church of the Brethren RecordsBC2011/24 Records of the West Manchester Church of the Brethren. The doors of this congregation have been closed.   
     


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