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TopicAccession #Description Summary
AAFRO Club, AAFRO House & ProgramMC2009/71-D 

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

 
AAFRO House and ProgramMC2009/71-E,c 

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

 
Academic AffairsMC2011/145 
  • Committees
  • FYC and FYC Luncheons and Workshops for various years.
  • Honors Convocations 1996-2000 and 2003-2007.  Background material and programs.
  • RATS!  2002-2005
  • Student Fellowships Handbook
  • Faculty Business Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Attachments.
  • Official Faculty Meetings
  • Back Copies of Faculty Meeting Minutes, Faculty Development Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.
 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic PoliciesMC2003/131 

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

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

 

 
Academic Policies, Faculty Minutes, Kintner: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/131  

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
  • Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
  • Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
  • Videotape and closed-circuit television.
  • From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
    • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
    • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  
  • Miscellaneous materials from the files 
  • An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
    • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
    • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
    • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
    • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
    • January Term Load.
    • Course Requirements for various majors.
    • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
    • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).
 
Accreditation: Social Work 1978MC2003/270  Social Work accreditation, 1978  
ACT Class Profile Reports: Freshmen 1974 - 1979MC2007/198 a,b,c,d,e ACT (American College Testing Program): The Class Profile Service Reports for Nonenrolled and Enrolled Freshmen. 
Admissions: Directions For YouMC2007/163 "Directions for You, Your Career, Your Future." circa 1997-1978. 
Admissions: Freshman Profiles 1966 - 1984MC2007/204 Freshman Class Profiles and Characteristics of Freshmen: Varying Years 1966 - 1984. 
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."  
Admissions: Reports 1977 - 1983MC2007/209 Admissions: Spring and December Reports 1977 - Spring 1983. 
Admissions: Simple MeasuresMC2007/159 

"Simple Measures," undated, but after 1994.

Quotations are taken from students graduating in 1962, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1989, and 1994.

 
Advancement: AssortmentMU2014/40 An assortment of materials sent to the Archives from the Office of Advancement during the Spring of 2014. Materials focus on facilities planning needs (1989), proposed campus plan (1990), philanthropic market study recommendations, the building of the Science Center as part of "The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College," as well as the renovation of Funderburg Library 2013. 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

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

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Allen, MaxFaculty/Staff Boxes: Allen, Max "Art and the Church" article written by Professor  Max Allen. 
Allen, Max: PhotosMC2008/118 Photographs of Professor Max Allen, incorporating photos from MC2003/225 
Alumni Awards: Alumni Service AwardsLarge Box 18: Alumni Service Awards Citations for Alumni Service Awards, including names and dates. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

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

 
Alumni Reunion: PhotographsMU2017/90 

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

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

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

 
Alumni Service Award: PhotographsMU2017/8d 

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

 
Alumni Service Award: PhotographsPhoto Box 167 Claude Wolfe '40, Alumni Service Award photo 1978.  
Alumni Service Awards: PhotographsLarge Box 18: Folder, Alumni Service Award Winners  Photograph of Alumni Service Award Winners, Homecoming 1977 - 1978, Alison and Jim Adams, Clara and N. Ivan Patterson.   
Architectural PlansVault: Architectural Plans Contact Archives Office to view architectural plans for many buildings on campus. 
Arnett, RonaldFaculty/Staff Boxes: Arnett, Ronald 

Ronald Arnett:

  • "Oak Leaves" clipping, "Arnett to be new Academic Dean by George Boudreau, 30 April 1987.
  • Welcome letter to students from Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Affairs.
  • Article: "Nonviolent Peacemaking: A Look at Assumptions," by Ronald Arnett published in Peace and Change, Winter, 1979 - 1980.
  • "The Encounter Group as a Part of the Speech Communication Curriculum," by Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., 1978.
  • "Communication as Dialogical Interpretation," by Dr. Ronald C. Arnett.
  • "Dialogical Foundations of Conflict Resolution," by Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D.
 
Artist Lecture Series and Public ProgramsMC2010/149 

Miscellaneous items dealing with Public Programs and the Artist Lecture Series:

Listing of Fall-Winter Events at Manchester College invitation postcard. (undated), including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Listing of Winter-Spring Events at Manchester College, 1979 invitation postcard, including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Listing of Spring Events at Manchester College 1977 - 1978 invitation postcard, including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Poster/flyer/mailer for the Public Program and Cinema Series. 1994-1995.

Program and Libretto of a concert by the Russian Cossack Chorus, Sergei Socoloff, Director, (undated).

 

 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMU2020/24 Associated Colleges of Indiana - Correspondence (1981-1986), Membership Committee materials (1976,1977,1978), Subscription Reports (1981-1986, Monthly Financial Reports (1976-1977 through 1980-1981). 
Athletic DepartmentPhoto Box 2, File Folder #5 

Photographs of Athletic related events, including the MC mascott.

 
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: Photograph CollectionMC2004/505 

Athletic Department Photograph Collection:

Photographs of Baseball, Wrestling, Basketball, Women's Basketball, Soccer, Tennis (men's and women's), Track and Field, Cross Country, Football and Volleyball.

 
Athletics RecordsMU2014/165 

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

See also Large Box #21.

 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Baseball, Men'sMU2014/165 Baseball 

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

 
Baseball: RecordsMC2002/20 

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

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

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
Basketball, Women's 1977 - 1978: PhotographsPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #5 

1977-1978 Women's Basketball team and candid court photographs. Many players have been identified. The Coach is Lana Groombridge.

 
Basketball, Women's 1977 - 1978: PhotographsPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #6 

1977 - 1978 Women's Basketball photographs of court shots and individual players, some who have been identified.

 
Basketball, Women's 1978 - 1979: PhotographPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #7 1978 - 1979 Women's Basketball team photograph.  
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, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
Bellows, RichardFaculty/Staff Boxes: Bellows, Richard Material related to Richard Bellows.  
Black History Month/WeekMC2009/71 

Posters:

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

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

 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Book, HowardFaculty/Staff Boxes: Book, Howard Material related to Howard Book. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: A Blair Helman PapersMC2004/295 
Files 
11961/62-1966/67, includes document entitled, "A Proposal for an Undergraduate Study Abroad program to be Undertaken Cooperatively by the Six Church of the Brethren Colleges."
21967/68-1972/73
31973/74-1974/75
41975/76-1978/79
5Special Report, 1979
 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Deeter CollectionMU2018/55 Box 4: Slides and Negatives Allen Deeter's collection of slides and negatives from his years serving with Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) at Manchester College. 
Brethren People: Whisler, Glen D.Brethren People File: Whisler, Glen D. An article by Glen Whisler, "Sin Should Be Defined As Sin,"  Messenger April 1978.  
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Campus: Architectural Plans and LandscapingMC2007/October Update 

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

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

 
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.
 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Central States Colleges Association: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/293 A. Blair Helman: Central States Colleges Association Collection. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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

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

 

 

 
Children's Theatre and the Participation Players MC General File: Speech and Drama, History 

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

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

 
Chime Installation and Students Playing the ChimeMC2007/222 

Negatives, photographs, students playing the bells.

For more photographs of students playing the chime see Photograph Box 98, Building, Administration Building-Inside.

 
Chisholm, Congresswoman Shirley: SpeechMC2011/2 Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm gave the address, "Changing Patterns in an Era of Risk" in Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester College campus, 27 October, 1978. 
Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education and Conference on Higher Education: President's filesMU2020/26 Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education (1948-1956 through 1978-1980). Church of the Brethren Conference on Higher Education (1959 January 22-24). 1976 June 24-17). 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Class StandingMC2011/224 Papers from the Office of the Registrar showing students and their Class Standing from from the graduating classes of 1969, 1972, 1973, and 1978. 
Clubs: Circle KMC2002/49 

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

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

 
College AvenueMC2004/584  

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

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

 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Chorale: News Releases, 1978.MC2003/160  

College Chorale news releases, 1978.

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

 
College Museum CollectionMC2003/102 

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

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

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Collier, JuliaFaculty/Staff Boxes: Collier, Julia Material related to Julia Collier. See also: Manchester College Bulletin November 1978 p.2
Committees: Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/7 

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

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.


 
Convocation #044: Imara, Growing, Dying, and Being BornConvocation #44: Imara, Dr. 1978 

The question of death. Life challenges deal with the question of rebirth. Death in fact is rebirth.

The archivist believes that this is the message of Dr. Mwalimu Imara, a contemporary and colleague of Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.

 
Convocation #045: Smith, Dr. Thad, Is Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Bare?Convocation #45: Smith, Dr. Thad 1978 Dr. Thad Smith speaks on the topic, "Is Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Bare: The Crisis of Global Resources"  He poses questions about global resources, economic and political issues and the future of the global standard of living. 
Convocation #047: Mohr, Mrs. Louis, Free To Be MeConvocation #47: Mohr, Mrs. Louis, Free to Be Me 1978 A "Christ"-ian, Pentecostal, Episcopalian, Mrs. Mohr talks about the innate desire of a little girl to be beautiful accompanied by the fear that she is not.  Mrs. Mohr speaks of God's love and acceptance and the taking off of personal masks to be one's real self. 
Convocation #048: Caldwell, Carl, "Faculty Series," 1978Convocation #48: Caldwell, Carl, 1978 

Dr. Carl Caldwell delivers a presentation as part of the "Faculty Series," on 3 April 1978.  He talks about witches, witchcraft and witch beliefs to see the implications of all of this for us.

 
Convocation #049: Harfield, Senator MarkConvocation Tape #49 Senator Mark Hatfield gives the convocation presentation on 19 April 1978. 
Convocation #050: Helman, A. Blair, "Opening Convocation," 1978Convocation #50: Helman, A. Blair, 1978 President A. Blair Helman delivers the opening convocation speech on 7 September 1978.  This recording is of the convocation service as well, including a welcome by campus minister, Robert Knechel, singing, prayer, a presentation about being students on campus, as well as President Helman's words. 
Convocation #051: Porter, Dr. Gareth, "U.S. Encounter with Viet Nam"Convocation Tape #51 

Dr. Gareth Porter speaks in convocation on 18 September 1978 on the topic of "U.S. Encounter with Viet Nam."

 
Convocation #052: Greenwood, Richard, "Disarmament & Conversion"Convocation Tape #52 Richard Greenwood presented the 16 October 1978 convocation on the topic of "Disarmament and Conversion." 
Convocation #054: Jackson, Colin, "The World in Crisis"MC2011/32, Convocation # 54 Colin Jackson presentation, "The World in Crisis," dated 2 November 1978. 
Convocation #056: Hartman, KenMC2011/26 wave sound 

This convocation tape is labeled, Ken Hartman.  He talks of life design and career decision making. The date is probably 5 February 1979.

 
Convocation #160: Keller, DeeMU2015/66 

Professor Dorothy Keller presents the 28 November 1983 Convocation as part of the Faculty Convocation Series.

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

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

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

 
Cordier Auditorium: Construction PhotographsMC2008/166 

Early photograph of the moving of earth for the Cordier facility.

 
Cordier Auditorium: PostcardsMC2003/87 Postcard of Cordier Auditorium:   "... The Cordier Auditorium, named for Andrew W. Cordier, was completed in 1978 and has a seating capacity of 1,300 in continental style.  The facility includes a 45-rank pipe organ, elevator orchestra pit and a large dividable meeting room."   
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2MU2014/52 Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. 
Cordier, Andrew: ArticlesMC2002/173 Four articles published during Cordier's time with the United Nations. 
Cordier, Andrew: Helman Interview by CableMU2014/133 wave sound 

3 May 1977 recorded interview with President A. Blair Helman regarding significant influences on the life of Andrew Cordier.

 
Courses: Newspaper clippingsMU2017/68 

Clippings include but are not limited to:

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

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

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

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

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

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

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

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

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

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

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

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

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

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

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

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

 
Dances: PostersMC2009/71, File Folder D: Dances 

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

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

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

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

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

 
Dean of Students: Student Development, Discipline, Mental HealthMU2020/9 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Dean's ListMC2003/36 

Dean's Lists 1950-1995

Fall Semester 2002-2003

 

Unrestricted access and reproduction except File 1.

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, AllenMC2004/137 Correspondence chronicling the beginnings of the Kenapocomoco Coalition in 1978 from the Allen Deeter Papers.  
Deeter, Allen: Brethren Life and Thought, Peace IssueMC2004/151 Brethren Life and Thought issue on Peace
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

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

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

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

 
Deeter, Allen: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 2 

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

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


 
DiversityLarge Box 114  

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

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

 

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

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

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

 
Doris B. Garey Postcard CollectionMC2003/106 Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. 
Drama and Music Performance: Strode, Scott, Theater and Children's TheaterMC2009/90a,b,c,d,e,f,g Scott Strode Collection: Theater and Children's Theater Collection including the "History of Play Production at Manchester College," including posters, programs, production files, VHS tapes and DVDs of productions.  
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
East Hall: Dedication and Resident PhotographsMC2009/01  Photographs of East Hall Groundbreaking and Dedication Events and residents.  Some pictures of the women living at East Hall are from the 1970's and 1980's. 
East Hall: MemorabiliaMU2019/91 Items found behind a desk and bulletin board during the 2019 Summer renovation of East Hall. 
East Street Apartments Photograph CollectionMC2004/431 

Photographs of East St Apartment:

  • Small bonfire in distance.  Labeled on back:  End of Kintner house--the bonfire.
 
Eberly, William Faculty/Staff Boxes: Eberly, William  

Dr. William Eberly:

  • Material regarding Bill Eberly, Natural Sciences, Biology.
  • "History of the Phosphate Detergent Ban in Indiana," William R. Eberly, Manchester College.  
  • "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," Dr. WIlliam Eberly, Manchester College, June 1991.
  • List of Professor William Eberly's publications.
  • Obituary for Dr. Eberly, MC Class of 1948.
See also: Guide Lines v.1:3 (July 1960) p.3, Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.10-11, July 1978 p.10, September 1978 p.4, October 1978 p.5.
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 Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Endowded Scholarship Records: 1974-1997MU2020/17 

Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997.

 
EnergyMC2002/101  
  • Manchester College's response to the energy crisis of 1978.
  •  Newspaper articles 1977, 1980, 1981.
 
EnergyMC2003/32 

Energy crisis.

  • Response to energy crisis of 1978.
 
EnergyEnergy: Additional Information See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin March 1977 p.2; March 1978 p.1, 2; April 1978 p.7;  October 1978 p.5. 
Faculty and Staff, A-Z: PhotographsMC2003/225 

Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to:

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

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

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

Foodservice.

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

 
Faculty Photograph CollectionTwo Large Boxes: Photo Shelves 

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

 
Faculty Spring BanquetMC2002/317  Faculty Spring Banquet: Programs.  
Faculty/Staff Writing: CurriculumMC2004/34 T. Wayne Rieman, paper on "curriculum," presented to the faculty.  
Financial Affairs: ReportsMU2012/100a,b 

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

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

 

 
Financial Records of 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, Paul: Degrees and CertificatesMU2013/87 A collection of some of the degrees and certificates conferred upon Paul Flory. 
Foundations and American Organizations: Helman YearsMU2020/12 Foundations and American Organizations associated with Manchester College during Helman's years as president. 
Funderburg Library/LibraryLibrary: Additional Information 

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

 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Focus on the SeventiesMU2013/99 

Focus on the Seventies - Campaign Materials July 1970 - 23 January 1975 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies - Phase II - Campaign Materials 1978 -1982 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies Transmittal Forms - CONFIDENTIAL.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Focus on the Seventies, circa early 1970'sMC2004/328 

Advance Report - Focus on the Seventies: Undated report, sent to "selected friends of Manchester College,"  from the A. Blair Helman Papers.

 

 
Fundraising: General InformationFundraising: Additional Information 

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

 
Garner, Warren: Education and Professional Programs DivisionMC2004/256 Warren Garner correspondence 1976-1980 
Gender Studies: Poem, Gender RolesMC General File: Gender Issues  

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

 
Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
Gilbert, ArthurFaculty/Staff Boxes: Gilbert, Arthur 

Material related to Arthur Gilbert, Social Sciences, Economics and Business.

 
Groombridge, Lana Faculty/Staff: Groombridge, Lana 

Material regarding Lana Groombridge, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

 

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.3-5; The News-Journal 26 November 2002 p.8B, as well as Lana Groombridge's, Health and Physical Education Department, Clippings Book 1993 - 2006, MC2008/147.

 
Gymnastics: PhotographsPhoto Box 2, File Folder #4 

Gymnastics photographs:

  • Reprint from publications including a 1914 gymnastic demonstration.
  • 1980 - 1981 Gymnastics Workshop
  • 1980 - 1981 Athletics, Steve Smith in gymnastics workshop.
    • Penny Doke
  • 1978 - 1979 Gymnastics Camp
  • 1980 - 1981 Gymnastics Workshop
 
Health Cente:r PhotographMC2004/424 Photograph of the Health Center, which later became the Student Activities Center.  Photo dated 1978-79.  
Helman, A. Blair: Speeches and AddressesMC2011/167 Addresses authored and delivered by President A. Blair Helman.  
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Helman: Presidential CorrespondenceMU2020/29a Helman correspondence: A - Hd. 
Hensley, Dennis E.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Hensley, Dennis E. 

Material related to Dennis E. Hensley.

 

For additional material related to Dennis E. Hensley, see also :  Manchester College Bulletin September 1978 p.3.

 
Hiroshima: World Friendship Center, Leona Row Eller CollectionMC2011/195 

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

 
Historical Committee: Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2016/12 

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

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

 
History, Political Science, and Social ScienceMU2014/147 

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

 

 

 
Holl, Carl Waldo PapersMC2004/278 Carl Waldo Holl: Household Expenses Ledgers 
Honorary Degrees: Ford, RichardMC2008/01 

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

1.  One copy of news release.

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

 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Human Resources: Student Employee HandbookMC2002/314 

Student employee handbook.

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

 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana: Helman filesMU2020/27 President Helman's files: Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana (I.C.U.I.) 1973-1974 through 1980-1981, and I.C.U.I. Board of Directors, 1978-1980. 
Independent StudiesMC2002/142 

Independent Studies Records and Special Problems.

Individualized programs 1960-1990, general information.

These materials include but are not limited to:

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

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

 
Independent Study Papers: SociologyMC2012/81a-t Independent Study Papers: Sociology. 
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
International Week: PostersMC2009/71-E  

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

 
January Term: Enrollment Reports1973 - 1981MC2008/31  

January Term enrollment reports from the Office of Institutional Research.

  • 1. Office of Institutional Planning and Research, January Term Enrollments, 1981 - 1985.
  • 2.  January Courses, March 13, 1985.
  • 3.  January Term Enrollment Patterns of Graduated Seniors (1978).
  • 4.  Report:  "What Do Students Take in the January Term?" from the Office of Institutional Research, 6/28/1973.
 
Johansen, Robert C.Faculty Staff Boxes: Johansen, Robert C. 

Material relating to Robert C. Johansen.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.13; July 1978 p.16

 
Jones, RobertFaculty Staff Boxes: Jones, Robert 

Material regarding Robert Jones, Music.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.7; Symphony

 
Keller and Morton: PhotographsMU2018/75 Negatives and scanned images of Professor Dorothy Keller with student. 
Keller, DorothyFaculty Staff Boxes: Keller, Dorothy 

Material related to Dorothy Keller, Social Sciences, Sociology.

 

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1978 p.3-4.

 
Keller, Paul Faculty Staff Boxes: Keller, Paul  

Material related to Paul Keller.

 

Saa also: Gospel Messenger 3 March 1945 p.10; 20 July 1946 p.12; 28 September 1946 p.6-7;  Manchester College Bulletin February 1951 p.2; October 1951 p.2; November 1978 p.1.

 
Keller, RobertFaculty Staff Boxes: Keller, Robert 

Material related to Robert Keller, Social Sciences, Sociology.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1978 p.3-4.

 
Klingler, Charles: CollectionMC 2011/234 Boxes 3 and 4 

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

 
Kreps, DavidFaculty/Staff Boxes: Kreps, David 

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

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

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

 
Laundry 1976 - 1977: PhotographMC2010/164 One photograph of female student doing laundry in residence hall. 
Laymen's Citation Award Program MC2003/51 

Laymen's Citation Award Program:

  • Those honored in 1955 were:  Wilbur Stover Barnhart, Dr. Curtis Buford Bowman, Nevin L. Coppock, Joseph Benjamin Flora, Theo Allen Hoover, Harold Kenneth Loutsenhizer, Thurl Donald Metzger, Dr. Daryl McCoid Parker, F. Willard Powers, Orion J. Stover, Modena Minnich Studebaker, and Daniel West.
 
Liberal ArtsMC2003/5 "The Liberal Arts Tradition and Manchester College,"  essay written 22 August 1978 by John H. Planer.  
Likens, GeneMC2002/188 and MC2002/188b  

Newspaper clippings, news releases, articles and other materials related to Dr. Gene E. Likens, Manchester College alumnus, graduating in 1957 with a degree in zoology.  He is known for being the first scientist in North America to discover acid rain.

 
Luce, Don: The Global Struggle for Human Rights, 1978Convocation #55: Luce, Don Don Luce presents the convocation, "The Global Struggle for Human Rights," presented 20 November 1978. 
Manchester College Chime ArticlesMC General File: Chime File 

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

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

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

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

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

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

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

 
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.
 
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).

 
Mathematical ModelingMC2011/16 wave sound and CD An unknown speaker talking on "mathematical modeling" with emphasis on the work of Ray Fulkerson.  This symposium highlights the life and work of mathematician, Ray Fulkerson. 
Mathematics: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Mathematics Newspaper articles related to the Mathematics program at Manchester College.  Included are the 1972 Math Field Day, the 1978 Mathematics Field Day and the 1976 Math Day at Manchester College. 
McGrath, EarlMU2015/101 

Dr. Earl McGrath gives a presentation for the Indiana Office of Campus Ministry Consultation, 30 November 1978.

 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
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, Recitals, Programs, Performances: Extensive Record, 1967 - 2011MC2007/56 

Program booklets containing printed programs for all campus performances associated with the Manchester College Music Department 1967 - 2012.

 
National OrganizationsMU2020/13 

National organizations affiliated with Manchester College: A - Danforth Foundation.

 
National Organizations: Carnegie through North CentralMU2020/14 National organizations affiliated with Manchester College. 
Natural Science Division: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/29 Newspaper articles related to the Natural Sciences at Manchester College. 
NegativesMU2019/4 

Negatives from the 1977-1978 academic year: Artist Lecture series, library "Peace" woodcarving by Virgil Ledford (unveiling), Cross Country team, student groups, prank.

1973-1974 (circa) Photos of Helman and Howard Book taken during financial campaign, Focus on the Seventies.

Undated (circa 1977-1978) of old gym and students working with children. Old gym and students practicing for a performance.

 
NegativesMU2018/46 

Negatives from circa the late 1960's and 1970's. More research is needed in order to more closely date the pictures which include: Football field, individual (Dan Taylor) and team football photos, theater, Women's Tennis, Homecoming (circa 1976), Coaches Claude Wolfe, James Gratz, Jack Jarrett, Bill Phillips (assistant coach), Basketball, Wrestling, and 1968 Track Team with pictures of Rob Gratz, Kent Stump, Kurt Stump, Dave Smith,  Craig Schneider, and Mike Wolfe.

 
Negatives: 1977-1978MU2019/1 Negatives from 1977 with images of football players, a student dance (probably from the Fall of 1977), and President Helman.   
Negatives: ImagesMU2018/45 A variety of negatives and scanned images from the MC Publications Department. Pictures appear to illustrate the 1970's. Topics include: 1978 dedication of Cordier Auditorium with Andrew Young, accompanying reception in Tall Oaks, the 1978 alumni reunion, "Bus Stop" (May Day Play 1978), May Day trike and bike races, instrumental and music related photos, faculty/staff pictures, McFadden family pictures, athletic images including; Soccer, Frisbee, football, track and field, tennis. 
Newspapers: HistoricalMU2018/65 
Newspapers from 1940's through 1970's.  Topics include: 1945, Japan wants to quit - 1974, Nixon resigns - 1974, President Ford settles in - 1974, Ford Seeks Vice-Presidency - 1974, Evel Knievel parachutes to safety - 1977, Indiana in deadly cold - 1978, "The Blizzard of 78" - 1978, Digging-out from Blizzard - 1978, "Begin Asking Sadat for Talks" - 1974, "President Steps Down" - 1942, "Remember Pearl Harbor" - 1941, Roosevelt orders fire on axis raiders - 1943, "Italy drops from war" - 1944, Invasion slashes into France  1944, Allies into France - 1945, "French Liberate Paris" - 1941 "War Declared on Japan" - 1945, "U.S. Aerial strike destroys Japanese planes and vessels - 1945, Launch into Reich - 1945, Soviets troops 55 Miles east of Greater Berlin -  1945, Truman President after Roosevelt's death - 1945, "Capital Bids Farewell to Roosevelt" - 1945, Truman pledged to war plans - 1945, Germans Surrender to Allies - 1945, "V-E is Declared" - 1945, "Atomic Bomb answers Japanese rejection of Potsdam Ultimatum" - 1945, "Reds Enter Pacific War" - 1945, "White House waits on Japanese surrender - 1974, Ford becomes President.


 
Observatory: Charles MorrisMU2018/54 Materials related to the development, construction and dedication of the Charles S. Morris Observatory. 
Opinion Survey: Faculty and Student, 1978 and 1982MC2007/30 Faculty and Student Opinion Surveys 1978 and 1982. 
Orpurt, PhilipFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Orpurt, Philip 

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

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

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

 
Orpurt, Philip A.: CollectionMC2009/140 

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

 
Paine, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Paine, Robert 

Material regarding Robert Paine.

Newspaper article about Robert Paine's retirement and his book, "Seeking New Horizons."

For additional material relating to Robert Paine, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1978 p.1.

 
PeaceLarge Box #87 Archival collections related to "Peace," including but not limited to: Center for Research on Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational and Career Inventory, Education of Brethren for Social Missions, Internships, Institute for International Study, Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Kenapocomoco Newsnotes, Nuclear Threat Seminar in Peace and Justice, Peace Corps, Peace Studies, Peace Studies Correspondence. See finding aid for more accurate inventory. 
Peace Studies: Deeter, AllenMC2009/185 

Peace Studies Materials Including Helman and Deeter Articles.

  • President A. Blair Helman's, "The Peace Studies Program: Retrospect and Prospect."
  • Professor Allen C. Deeter's, "Pioneering in Peace Education in the Church Colleges."
  • Allen Deeter's, "Educational and Career Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Manchester College, 1948-1970."
  • Fellowship of Reconcilliation events (folder #7).
  • "America's Post-War Foreign Policy."
  • "Towards a World Organism, Specific Proposals for - an integrated, functional approach to world organization - and for creative technics of building world unity and understanding.  This much we could achieve by 1960," by Kenneth Ives.
  • "From UMT To Peace," by E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.
  • Bookmark, "Please Remember, Bombs Are Made To Kill People."

  • Clipping, "Sobbing, Fainting Mark Realistic War Rehearsal..."

 
Peace Week: Posters, Schedules, 1994, 2004MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus, Object number MC2009/71-Ei, Ei2  

Poster with schedule of events for Peace Week 2004.  This poster  is part of the larger collection MC2009/71.

  • MC2009/71-E, i - Peace Week 2004, schedule of events poster.
  • MC2009/71-E,i2 - Peace Week 1994, schedule of events poster (formerly #24 2003/114).
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    PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
    Photographs: 1978-1979MU2019/13 Pictures from the 1978-1979 academic year, including professors such as Gary Zimmerman, Richard Harshbarger, and Paul Keller.  Union pictures show students playing pinball, eating in the Union, and talking on the stairs.  Classroom and campus scenes involve students and unnamed professors. 
    Photographs: Art, Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, Football, SportsMC2006/31 

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

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

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

    Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

     
    Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2003/226 Faculty/Staff Photograph Collection  
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

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

     
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2MC2012/36g - Part 2 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. 
    Planer, John: Humanities, Music, Faculty CollectionMU2016/12 

    Minutes of the Music Faculty and Humanities Division [Humanities Core] with personal notes by Dr. Planer. Faculty Minutes 1970-1977.  Reflection papers by Dr. Planer regarding various Manchester College policies.

     
    Planer, John: PhotographsFaculty/Staff Large Photo Boxes, Unit 7, IS - alpha order - Planer Pictures of Professor John Planer, including Planer playing the crumhorn as part of the Collegium Musicum, circa 1978-1979. 
    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
     
    Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

    Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

     
    Pranks: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/307 Pranks pulled by students during President Helman's time as President. 
    President Helman: History of Manchester CollegeMC2011/27 

    Helman opening Spring Term of the academic year.   The box is dated 1/29/1978. This could be wrong. The actual date could be 1/29/1979.  Helman states that the College is opening an anniversary year and that During the 1979 calendar year, MC will be observing its 90th anniversary.  1979 is an anniversary year.

     
    President's Files: AdmissionsMU2020/67 
    Admissions Consultants Stuart Weiner and Associates 1976 - 1977: Preliminary Proposal 1976 October.

    Admissions Consultants Stuart Weiner and Associates 1976 - 1983. Weiner Ingersoll and Associates, Inc,
    Admissions Consultants Ingersoll Group - 1983- 1986.
    Admissions Statistics Reports.
    Director of Admissions 1977-1978, along with Admissions Annual Report to the President.
    Admission Data - 1977 December Evaluation Meeting.
    Director of Admissions 1984-1985 through 1985-1986.
     
    President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
    Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
    Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
    Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
    Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
    Football, 1979 - 1982.
    Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
    Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
    Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
    THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
    Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
    Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
    Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
    Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
    Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
    Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

     
    President's Files: HelmanMU2020/55 President Helman's Committee files: Director of Computer Services - Campus Pastor - Health Services - Director of Admissions - Director of Financial Aid - Director of Student Activities - 
    Faculty Social Committee, including Christmas Dinner - 
    Faculty Affairs, Christmas Dinner - Faculty Affairs, Fringe Benefits, Yearly Faculty Changes, Annual Faculty Dinner (Spring Banquet) - Faculty Affairs, Tuition Discounts - Faculty Affairs, Administrative Offices -Community Council.
     
    President's Files: HelmanMU2020/31 

    Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club.

     
    President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
    Presidents' Files: Registrar, Enrollment, Public RelationsMU2020/47 Schwalm and Helman - Presidents' files, including the Registrar's Report and Enrollment Statistics (1922 through 1967-1968), and an historical account surrounding the formation of the Registrar's Office. Public Relations information, including but not limited to: Church of the Brethren reports, Annual Conference reports, alumni correspondence, consultations, alumni who have achieved Ph.D.s and other positions of achievement, with the statistical report, "What Becomes of Manchester's Graduates," listing the  professions of 6,205 total living alumni as of 1 April 1953. 
    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.

     
    Protest: Anti-NuclearMU2017/44 Newspaper article relaying the account of Jean Zimmerman who was arrested in May of 1978 for protesting on property belonging to the Rocky Flats Rockwell International weapons plant.  Jean was part of a large and non-violent protest against the nuclear weapons plant and radiation fallout. 
    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: PhotographsMU2012/81 Photographs, negatives and contact sheets primarily from 2003. 
    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. 

     
    RegistrarRegistrar Information 

    Registrar information:

    Degree Candidates Class of 1986 and 1987.  Large Box 33a.

    Degree Candidates Class of 1972   Large Box 33a.

    Class Standing - Confidential Information - Class of 1969, 1972. 1973, 1978.

     
    Residence Hall: Staff MC General File: Residence Hall, Staff 

    Residence Hall Director advertisement, Residence Hall Coordinator workshop, Compensation of Residence Coordinators and assistants 1978-1979, expansion of Director of Women's Residence Halls apartment.

     
    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).

     
    Ross, KeithAlumni Large Box 187: Ross, Keith Material regarding Keith Ross, MC Class of 1934. 
    Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
    Sanger, LolaFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Sanger, Lola 

    Letter of rejection to Lola Sanger for graduate study at an institution because Lola was a woman and the graduate school wrote: "in past experience where we found only one or two women uncomfortable in a class dominated by men....no women admitted."

     
    Scheetz-Hollar, DoraleenFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Scheetz-Hollar, Doraleen 

    Material related to Doraleen Scheetz-Hollar.

    For additional material related to Doraleen Scheetz-Hollar, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.11.

     
    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 #2 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Detailed description of folder contents. File #2 details activity in the 1970's. 
    Scott Strode: Theater and Children's Theater Collection Including the "History of Play Production at Manchester College" MC2009/90a, b, c, e, d, f, g Strode Collection: Children's Theatre VHS and DVDs of productions. Touring history.  Year-by-year historical files and photos 1979 - 2005.  
    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.

     
    Social Science Core I and II, History and Political ScienceMU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983).  
    Sociology and Social Work: RecordsMU2012/65a,b 

    Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, 1976 - 2010. Deparmental Minutes, Departmental Business, and Departmental Review.

    Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, Committee Minutes, Syllabi, Faculty and Staff, course proposals 1989, 1990, 1991, and more.

     
    Sollenberger, HowardMU2017/28 Material related to alumnus, Howard Sollenberger.  
    Sollenberger, HowardMC2003/234 

    Letter from Howard Sollenberger to R. Gary Deavel regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments, 17 July 1978.

    Memo from R. Gary Deavel to President Helman regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments from Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

    Thank-you letter from R. Gary Deavel to Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

    See Also: Library Photograph Box 105, File Folder #5.

     
    Stafford, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stafford, William 

    Material regarding William Stafford. William Stafford (1914-1993), US Poet Laureate 1970, received Relief and Rehabilitation training 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.

    For Relief and Rehabilitation Training 101 at Manchester College, see MC2002/236.

     
    Streator, JimFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Streator, Jim  

    Material regarding Jim Streator, instructor in the area of Natural Sciences, Chemistry.

     
    Student Development: Student Experience Task ForceMC2003/28 

    Report of the Task Force to Study Student Experience, 1978.

     
    Student Development: Student Experience Task Force ReportMC2003/257  

    Student Experience; Report of the Task Force to Study Student Experience.

     
    Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

    Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

     
    Student HandbooksLarge Boxes 166a and 166b: Student Handbook Assortment Student handbooks and guidebooks put out by various organizations and departments across the years (circa 1927, prior to 1941, circa 1947, circa 1952, circa 1978, circa 20000. 
    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.

     
    Students: Photographs, 1890 - 1900'sMC2003/35 

    Classrooms: Groups of Students/Classes Photograph Collection-Oversized.  Pictures from 1890 through the 1900's. Mount Morris ladies in front of residence. Halloween. Joseph Cunningham.

     
    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.  
    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.

     
    Teacher Education: Substitute Teaching - CONFIDENTIALMU2015/40 CONFIDENTIAL FILE - Eligibility Letters for Substitute Teaching 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981. 
    Tennis, Women's: PhotographsPhoto Box 19a, File Folder #3 

    Women's Tennis photographs:

    • 1978 - 1979 Women's Tennis photographs:
      • Judy Silvers, Cindy Rosenberger, Janie Leatherman, Erica Colburn, Pt McQuillan, Caryl Coy, Dar Miller, Becky Middleton, Sue Walker, Michele Miller, Ramona Seese, Janet Witwer, Denise Parcel.
      • Becky Middleton, individual photograph.
    • 1979 - 1980 Women's Tennis
      • Judy Silvers, Coach, Erica Colburn, Brenda Nichols, Caryl Coy, Cindy Rosenberger, Ramona Seese, Becky Middleton, Denise Parcel, Janet Witwer, Michelle Miller.
      • Denise Parcel, individual photograph.
    • 1982 - Shelly Miller
    • 1982 - 1983 Women's Tennis and athletic pictures
    • 1983 - 1984 Strycker
    • 1984 - 1985 Tennis photographs.
    • 1984 - 1985 Jill Bolze
    • 1984 - 1985 Kathy Kruetzman
    • 1985 - Kathy Kreutzman
    • 1985 - Theresa Ginzer
    • Unidentified
    • 1991 Aurora pictures
     
    Tennis, Women's: PhotographsPhoto Box 19a, File Folder #5 

    Women's Tennis photographs: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984,  1985, 1987, 1988,  along with pictures of unidentified players from unspecified years.

     

     
    Theater, Children's: RumpelstiltskinMU2013/48 The Manchester College Children's Theatre Group presented "Rumpelstiltskin" on 21 January 1987 under the direction of Professor Scott Strode. This is a digital recording made from the original VHS tape.  
    Theater, Children's: Sleeping BeautyMU2013/47 The Manchester College Children's Theatre Group presented "Sleeping Beauty" on 16 January 1985 under the direction of Professor Scott Strode.  This is a digital recording made from the original VHS tape. 
    Theater, Children's: The CrossroadsMU2013/49 The Manchester College Children's Theatre Group presented "The Crossroads" on 15 January 1988 under the direction of Professor Scott Strode. This is a digital recording made from the original VHS tape. 
    Theater, Children's: The CrossroadsMU2013/46 The Manchester College Children's Theatre Group presented two performances of "The Crossroads" under the direction of Professor Scott Strode, on January 16 and 17 1984.   
    Theater, Children's: The StorytellersMU2013/44  

    "The Storytellers" was presented by Children's Theatre in 1983. It was originally recorded on VHS tape (see MC2009/90d) and digitized in 2013.

     
    Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
    Thompson, R. JanFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Thompson, R. Jan 

    Material related to R. Jan Thompson.

    For additional material relating to R. Jan Thompson, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1978 p.7.

     
    Tree Walk: CampusMU2015/52 "Manchester College Campus Tree Walk," a booklet identifying trees on campus along with location (2001). Other information and history behind campus trees. Class of 1941 Trees. 
    Trees on CampusMC General File: Trees 

    Information about trees on campus and trees in the Bible.

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

     
    Trees: Martin Luther King, Jr. SycamoreMC2003/311 

    Newspaper clipping (3 June 1996) with  photo of Dave Good and students dedicating historical trees, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore.

     
    Tucker, JerryFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Tucker, Jerry 

    Material related to Jerry Tucker. For additional material related to Jerry Tucker, see :  Manchester College Bulletin, October 1978 p.6; November 1978 p.2.

     
    Turn, Turn, Turn: A Presentation About Manchester College and Her StudentsMC2011/30 The audio portion of a slide show, "For Everything There is a Season," revealing what a day at Manchester College looks like through the feelings and thoughts of students.  The presentation was put together by David Bibbee and Carla Mitchell circa 1976 or 1977 but prior to 1978. 
    Ultimate FrisbeeManchester College Bulletin See:  Manchester College Bulletin, April 1978 p.7. 
    Union Program Council: Photo Board, 1978-1979MC2004/651 

    Manchester College Union Program Council 1978-1979, Photo Board.

     
    United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
    Values, Ideas, and ArtsMC2002/278h 

    Values, Ideas, and Arts records.

     
    Vice President: Box 11Vice President's Box #11 

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

     
    Vice President: Box 13Vice President's Box: #13 

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

     
    Volleyball: RecordsMU2014/165 Volleyball Women's Volleyball statistics, records, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and promotional materials. 
    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.

     
    WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
    Weaver, SteveFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Weaver, Steve 

    Material related to Steve Weaver.

    Additional material related to Steve Weaver:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1978 p.3.

     
    Wehner, James V.Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wehner, James Material related to James Wehner and photograph of Wehner playing a renaissance bass recorder (circa 1978-1979). 
    West, Dan - Biographical Materials and Correspondence: John F. Young CollectionMU2012/34 Personal correspondence between John F. Young and Dan West, Lucy West and others involved in Heifer Project International.  Articles and materials relating to Dan West and his family.  A tribute presented by Dr. Young at the time of Dan West's memorial service. 
    Wine, Norman: CollectionMU2014/42 Materials related to Norman B. Wine - biography and related artifacts, diplomas, Auroras, Manchester College Bulletins reflecting his time with the Board of Trustees, congregational anniversary items for the Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren. 
    Wolfe, Claude: Alumni Service Award Photograph, 1978Faculty/Staff Large Photograph Boxes  Photograph: Claude Wolfe, Alumni Service Award Winner 1978. 
    Workshops, Symposiums and SeminarsMC2002/333 

    A partial listing of workshops, symposiums and seminars by year.

     
    Wrestling RecordsMU2014/165 Wrestling Spartan wrestling yearbooks, statistics, records, score-sheets, press releases, and other materials (1987 - 2007). Also grouped with this collection is MC2002/287, MC General File: Wrestling, and records from the athletic filing cabinet. 
    Wrestling: Records and Newspaper ArticlesMC2002/287 Wrestling records and newspaper clippings (1964 - 1999). 
    Young, Andrew: Address for Cordier Auditorium MC2011/1 wave sound and MP4 

    A video of Andrew Young speaking at the dedication of Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester College campus 23 September 1978. 

     
    Young, Andrew: There's a New World ComingAlumni Box 187: Jean Childs Young  

    Excerpts from "There's a New World Coming,"  Andrew Young. Reprint of October 1977 "Messenger" article describing Church of the Brethren influences on the life of Andrew Young and his call to action.

     

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

     
    Young, Jean and Andrew: PhotographsMU2019/14 Photographs of Jean Childs Young and Andrew Young, and also of Howard Sollenberger 
    Young, Jean Childs: Materials and PhotographsMC2007/35 

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

     

    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.

     
    Church of the Brethren Collection: Bill EberlyBC2018/23 Box One 

    Church of the Brethren materials, primarily from the Middle Indiana and South/Central Indiana Districts: 1921 Huntington, IN COB directory - 1920 , 1921, 1922, 1924 programs for the COB Summer Conference and Summer Assembly - 1922 Bulletin for Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren Equity Board - 1922 Minutes of the COB District Meeting  - 1958-1959 Church Extension Project - Lessons in Stewardship Studies - 1954-1955 Brotherhood Fund Giving - 1972, 1973 Memo from Carroll Petry, South Central District of Indiana - 1972, 1973SALT newsletters from the District Witness Commission - Program for the South/Central District Conference, 1972, 1973 - "Together" publication - 1953 - 1966, "Central Region Herald" - 1955-1971 "Guide Lines" - 1922-1958 District News Letters - "Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service" -1948 Middle District of Indiana directory - other COB directories from various years and including District Conference Minutes from 2004, 2005, 2006 - 1895 Annual German Baptist Meeting, Decatur, Illinois, an informational booklet from the Wabash Railroad advertising service and accommodations - 1912 Christmas postcard from Sunday School Teacher, Frank Weybright to Viola Neher - Postcard - Bird's eye view of North Manchester- 1940 Postcard of Peabody Memorial Home - photograph of  a COB District Meeting - 1912 program for Special Bible Term - Notes regarding discussion at Annual Meetings during the middle1800's - Letters, Reports, Elders' Meeting programs - "The Eldership: Ordination and Responsibilities - Guidelines for ministerial ordination - 1940-1941 church organizational list - 1969 letter to Brother Harshbarger (Ladoga Church) from the Heeters. Commemorative plates: COB Buffalo, Mexico, Liberty Mills. Pleasant View and Peru COB directories. Centennial Program of the Mexico COB.  Manchester COB Heritage Celebration,1991, honoring Elder R. H. Miller and Sister Emma Miller along with other Manchester COB historical publications and church directories. 1910 and 1923 joint Sunday School programs.  Statistics, research, meeting minutes and discussion matierials related to the merger of the Middle and the Southern Indiana Districts of the Church of the Brethren. A variety of Northern Indiana District materials.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Indiana Cooperative Board and Congregational RecordsBC2018/23 Box Two Records of the Indiana Cooperative Board composed of Church of the Brethren Districts of Northern, Middle, and Southern Indiana (1952 - 1973 incomplete).  Detailed records and statistics of Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren congregations, 1911- 1945. Materials related to the proposed merger of the COB Middle and Southern Indiana Districts. South Central Indiana congregational historical materials, newsletters, and district conference information. An assortment of other Indiana congregational and district materials related to organizations, meetings, congregations and workshops. L. W. Shultz Otho Winger biography, Letter from Warsaw, Poland, interview with M. R. Zigler, etc.  
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/2 

    This assortment of Church of the Brethren Materials includes but is not limited to: Southern Indiana legal drafts and documents - Brethren Service Commission statement regarding police action in Korea - Minutes of the Brethren Service Commission - Report of NY Relocation Hostel to the Committee for Resettlement of Japanese-Americans,1944 - Guiding principles and objectives of Brethren Service - Boni (ponee) family history - Mount Morris Church of the Brethren accomplishments and goals - Junior High Church School - "Account of the Society of Dunkards in Pennsylvania," 1786, from Lancaster to Ephrata - History of the Olympia, Virginia Church of the Brethren, Virginia - May 1930, Bulletin of La Verne College - "Echo," January 1960 - "Hier is des echo auf das Echo der Hamburger Gruppe." ICYE Exchange 1958/1959 - John David Bowman - Global Women's Project, "Globalink," Issue No. 21 1994 and No. 25 - Report to Heifer Committee January 1946, Brethren Shipment to Poland - 1944 report on Heifers for Relief Shipment Number 1 to Puerto Rico - Bethany Seminary 1941 graduates - Death of Mary Leedy - Appraisal of the Indiana Home Mission Extension Committee,1964 - Program, 129th District Conference of the Northern Indiana District - "Dedication Memorial and Membership Directory" for the Wenatchee Valley Church of the Brethren, 1929  - Winona's Greatest Convention, Church of the Brethren Conference - George Brubaker's handwritten notes on church practice -  Women in the church - unique and powerful - March 1999 and 1978 News Release citing female participation in a nationwide Gathering of Church of the Brethren Women - Universal Military Training vs the American Way, Kermit Eby's testimony before the House Armed Services Committee,1947 -"The Third Day," 1998, quarterly newsletter by the Office of Brethren Witness Environmental Working Group - "Sourvenir of McPherson College, 1904," photo album.- Information about "Liberty Cemetery," Orange County, Indiana - Listing and dates of Church of the Brethren congregations within Indiana along with districts and mother churches- Old German Baptist Brethren congregations in Canada, and in the United State - script, "The Missionary Awakening of Elm Grove," written by a Class in mission at Bethany Bible School - General Brotherhood Board and Commissions Agenda," 1952,Warren Bowman.

     
    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.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2010/27 Material related to the "New Call to Peacemaking," 1978 
    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.

     
    Funderburg: Family Reunion Minutes 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23)BC2011/4 Ohio-Indiana Funderburg Family Reunion Minutes, 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23). 
    Loon Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/21 

    Historical and congregational materials related to Loon Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

     
    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.

     
    Mundy, Millie: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mundy, Millie Article about Millie Mundy by Norman F. Reber, "Messenger," 1978.  
    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. 
    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.  
    Sollenberger, HowardBrethren People File: Sollenberger, Howard 

    Article from October 1977 Messenger, "Howard Sollenberger: Face-to-face Diplomacy." Also included are two write-ups of Howard Sollenberger's life work.

    Howard Sollenberger, See AlsoGospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.21; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.11; October 1978 p.1.

     
    South Central District: District Office FilesBC2014/18 Files from the District Office of the South Central 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.  
    South Central Indiana District: Congregational FilesBC2016/16 

    Files of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, including congregational correspondence with the District Minister and church histories: Anderson, Arcadia, Arcadia/Windfall Yoked Fellowship, Beech Grove, Bachelor Run, Christ Our Shepherd, Clear Creek, Eel River, Hickory Grove, Howard, Huntington City, Kokomo, Lafayette, Liberty Mills, Locust Grove, Logansport, Loon Creek, Lower Deer Creek, Manchester, Marion, Muncie, Nettle Creek, Northview, Peru, Pipe Creek and Guernsey, Pittsburg, Richmond and Richmond/Four Mile Yoked Parish, Rossville, Salamonie, South Whitley, Sweetser, Wabash, West Eel River.

    District Minister position description.

    Minutes of the Mission-Ministerial Board of the Middle District of Indiana Church of the Brethren (1939).

     
    Syracuse Church of the BrethrenBC2019/3 

    Historical materials from the Syracuse, Indiana Church of the Brethren, Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, formerly Solomon's Creek (also Bethany).

     
    Syracuse Congregation of the Church of the BrethrenBC2017/24 

    Quarterly Council Minutes of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren,1907 - 1927, and 1973 - 1980, with several pastor's reports.

     
    Thompson, Joel Kent: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel Kent 

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

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

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

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

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

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

     
    Tornados, Church of the Brethren: 1965BC2004/20 

    Correspondence regarding tornados of 1965, also referred to as the Palm Sunday Disaster.  The Kokomo, Indiana, Church of the Brethren building was completely destroyed, and in other parts of Indiana four Church of the Brethren people were killed and four injured.

    For additional material related to "inclement weather," see also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.40;  Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.3; March 1977 p.3; April 1977 p.3; March 1978 p.1; April 1978 p.5; Oak Leaves 6 May 1965 p.2; Photo Box 135. 

     
    Ulrich, LarryBrethren People File: Ulrich, Larry K. "The Hospice Alternative," by Larry K. Ulrich, Messenger, January 1978.  
    Van Dyke, Joe: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Van Dyke, Joe 

    Articles about and by Joe Van Dyke.

     
    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.   
    Windfall Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2016/4 Records of the Windfall Church of the Brethren, part of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
    Zimmerman, JeanBrethren People File: Zimmerman, Jean 

    Material related to Jean Warstler Zimmerman, peacemaker, and Manchester College alumna, 1964:

     
    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.

     
     


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