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TopicAccession #Description Summary
1955 Spring and Summer Wools: VideoMU2019/61a Fashion video advertising Spring and Summer Wools for 1955. 
A Cappella and Madrigal Recordings: Vinyl and DigitalMU2019/79 

Spring 1966 recording of Madrigal concert (digitized), 3 vinyl records of unknown year (probably A Cappella Choir and probably digitized), 1962-1963, 1964-1965, and 1965-1966 A Cappella Choir vinyl records (digitized).

 
A Cappella Choir and Music GroupsMU2018/1 

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

 
A Cappella Choir: April 1985 PerformanceMU2015/150 wave sound 

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

 
A Cappella Choir: Attendance and RecordsMC2003/149 

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

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

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

  • Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].
 
A Cappella Choir: News Releases and Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/147  A Cappella pre-1975: Clippings & news releases regarding performances and members.  
A Cappella Choir: Students First CampaignMU2018/120 

The Manchester College A Cappella Choir creates a musical CD titled, "Voices Lifted," for the Students First! Campaign for Manchester.

 
A Cappella Choir: The Creation,1953MC2008/144a,b,c 

A Cappella Choir - The Creation, (poem) recording with music, 1953, narrated by Art Hunn.  Lord, Thou Has Been Our Refuge, recording 1953.

 
A Cappella Choir: Tours 1976 - 1998MC2003/151  

A Cappella Choir programs, news releases and correspondence, including the1989 European tour "On Wings of Song."

 
A Cappella: Tours to 1975MC2003/150  Choir tours to 1975.  
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2002/6 AAFRO House
  • Information on Black History Month and the AAFRO House and Program records for 1969-1982.
  • 1986-87 Budget for AAFRO Program.
 
AAFRO House Presentation: Art ExhibitMU2018/103 1976 c African art display probably sponsored by AAFRO House. 
Academic AffairsMC2009/97a-d 

Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives July 2009.

 
Academic AffairsMC2010/2 Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives February 2010.  
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 - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
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).
 
Academic ProcessionMC2003/223 

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

 
Accreditation: NCATE 2000MC2003/361 Karen Doudt's submission to NCATE, 2000 
Adams, Professor James R. C.MC2011/102 Professor James R. C. Adams gives a presentation on the topic of "19th Century Art." 
Adams, Professor James R. C.: Ways of Looking At ArtMC2011/103 Professor James R. C. Adams talks about Ways of looking at art."  He makes the presentation in response to a faculty request. 
Adams, ShirleyFaculty/Staff Boxes: Adams, Shirley Material related to Shirley Adams, school nurse. Photograph. 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
Administration Building: Postcard, Pre-1921 ViewMC2003/56 

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 Administration Building Postcard Collection.  
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

 
Administrative Updates: Audio RecordingMU2014/100 wave sound An undated audio recording with Administrative Updates for an unknown year. 
AdmissionsMC2004/133 

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

 
Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010MC2012/85 - Contents Part One A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. 
Admissions: Materials 1989 - 2009MC2012/85 - Contents Part Two 

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

 
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: Publicity MC2011/12 wave sound 

Audio section of a filmstrip entitled, "What is Manchester College?"  This could be another copy of MC2011/10.

 
AdvancementMC2008/201a-i 

Advancement promotional materials, CD of the Groundbreaking and Dedication of the the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall, along with one old "key" that was found on campus.

Three "Stagebills, May 2001" from Carnegie Hall featuring the Manchester College A Cappella Choir.

Manchester College A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers Concert Tour May 2001 CD .

Manchester College Concert Tour May 2001, CD and CD Master Copy.

"Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," DVD.

 "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," Commercial 1 - Adds Up, Commercial 2, - Not Stuffy DVD.

 
AdvancementMU2015/131 

2014 Holiday Open House at Tall Oaks - invitation.

2014 Holiday card sent by the McFaddens.

2014 Advancement Thanksgiving "Gratitude" cards -

2014  birthday cards - "From the students you put first ... and all of us at Manchester University."

2014 "Students First!" Campaign Celebration program and invitation.

Photographs:

David McCormick directing band at Morton West concert.

1954 or 1955 "workday" stage presentation.

1955 Convocation Planning Committee.

 
Advancement Centennial Event - Step Up To The Future Campaign: Slides and ScansMU2014/49 Slides and digital copies documenting the Centennial Celebration's October 1987 kick-off event for the "Step Up to the Future Campaign." 
Advancement MaterialsMU2018/98 

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

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

Advancement Christmas card, promotional materials, mission and vision statement, posters, Church of the Brethren connection, events, societies, self-study, float plan for a parade, and more.  Read the accession page for a complete listing.

 
Advancement: Manchester Fund Appeal, Fall 2012MU2012/113 Copies of Students First! Just like it was for you, that's still how learning happens here. Brochures and flyers for the 2012 Fall Manchester Fund appeal. 
Advancement: Assortment MU2012/96 A variety of materials from the Department of Advancement that was moved to the Archives during office relocations in the Summer of 2012. Alumni Days 2003. 
Advancement: Centennial Campaign LithographMU2013/105 

One framed historic offset lithograph, Spring 1990, given to supporters of the Manchester College Centennial Campaign.

 
Advancement: FundraisingMC2009/141a-j 

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

 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2002/2o 

March of Progress materials including

First phase information, with final reports, correspondence.

Second phase information, including final reports by Rufus King and J. Wiley Christie .   

Convocation materials.

 
Advancement: Otho Winger Society and President's ClubMU2013/106 

Programs:

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

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

Otho Winger Society - descriptive brochure.

The President's Club - descriptive brochure.

 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2007/61 "The Next Step" strategy, goals, publicity material and timeline. 
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.

 
African Art Collection: Photographic RecordMC2010/81 A partial photographic inventory of the Manchester College African Art Collection.  that is currently stored 2nd Floor Physical Plant.  Other images are found in the file, African Art and Museum Photo Record by J. Wine, located on the Archives, Scanned Images Drive.  Even these photo records do not document the entire collection.  There are frightening wooden masks with moveable jaws that have not been photographed. Time ran out before a complete documentation could be made. 
Alford, SteveMC2002/104b 

Steve Alford: Biographical information, family photos, promotional cards, material from the "Community Awards Banquet, 2005," articles, 2014 VIA program and related materials.

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alford, Steve: 1995 BasketballMU2020/83 Steve Alford Era basketball negatives, contact sheets, and photographs for 1995, including the 1995 NCAA Basketball Championship and Awards held in Buffalo, New York. Pictures from campus practice sessions.   
Alford, Steve: InterviewMU2018/114 

19 February 1992 interview with Steve Alford highlighting his pathway to coaching at Manchester College.

 
Alford, Steve: Poster, Friendly Spoof MC2009/71-SP:Sports Posters:  Spoofs on Steve Alford. See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports, then MC2009/71-SP,alfordspoof and MC2009/71-SP,alfordspoof2. 
Alumni Affairs: Miscellaneous CollectionMU2016/52 

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

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

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

Alumni Directory (1939) with notes.

Alumni Directory 1960.

Class of 1951 Senior Recognition Day program.

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

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

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

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

2001 and 2002 Alumni Day Banquet program.

Manchester College song written by Lucile Klinger and Henrietta Wassman.

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

 
Alumni Association MC2008/26 Alumni Register October 26, 1929 - October 28, 1961. 
Alumni Association: PhotographsMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection

 
Alumni Days: 2003 PhotographsMU2012/97 Photographs from Alumni Days, May 2003 with identification of many classes and alumni. 
Alumni Event: ImagesNeg15304 Images probably taken during the 1963-1864 academic year.  They include a campus alumni gathering, T. Wayne Rieman, Vernon Stinebaugh, and automobiles on the corner of Ruse and College Avenue. 
Alumni Relations: Class Reunion FilesMU2016/11 Class reunion files from the Classes of 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1953.  Dormitory  housing records for Schwalm Hall (Fall 1977 - Spring 1989) and Garver Hall (Fall 1977- Spring 1989) and Schwalm renovation and restructuring plan 18 April 2000. Schwalm reunion list of 1977 alumni? 
Alumni Relations: Departmental and Alumni TreasuresMU2016/13 Postcards, lettermen jacket patches/awards, oak leaf stamp, MC pamphlet from Great Depression, Alumni of Color meeting video, "Dona Nobis Pacem" Italy Tour (2004), "Celebrating the Vision" DVD, 2010 Alumni Honor Award Banquet (audio), identified pictures of alumni. 
Alumni Reunion and Expression Class: PhotographsMC2009/63a,b,c,d 

Reunion 1907 and 1908 with picnic tables laid out on campus.  

Group photo taken in the Summer of 1907.

Expression Class photo circa 1907. MC 2003/35 #58 showing the Elocution Class expressing, "Supplication, 1907," with Professor Andrew Daniel Ward.

 
Alumni Reunion: Class of 1941MU2018/122 Video of the 50th Class Reunion of the Class of 1941. 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
Alumni Tour, Europe 1990: VideoMU2013/63 

VHS and digitized footage of the Manchester College Alumni Tour to Europe in July 1990.

Bill Eberly narrates tour and describes scenes in Schwarzenau, Germany, birthplace of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Alumni: Memorial Service 31 May 2012MU2012/30 

A memorial is held on an annual basis to remember alumni of Manchester University who have died during the year.  This is a video of the service held on 31 May 2012.

 
Alumni: NewsclippingsMU2017/58: Alumni 

News-clippings about Manchester College alumni:

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

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

 
American Association of University Professors MC2002/13 

American Association of University Professors Records

See also:  Oak Leaves 1 October 1969 p.1

 
American Chemical SocietyMC2002/14 

American Chemical Society records.

 
Amnesty InternationalMC2002/15 

Amnesty International newspaper clippings.

See also: Amnesty International's webdsite.

 
Anabaptist and Pietist: GroupsMU2013/15, Folder 7 Information regarding: Plain People, the Amish, Old German Baptist Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Bruderhof Communities, Woodcrest Community, Society of Brothers, Hutterites, Historic Peace Churches (Friends, Mennonites, Church of the Brethren), Civilian Public Service (CPS, a history), Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS), Saur Press, Native American relations, Service programs (American Friends Service Committee, Mennonite Central Committee, Brethren Volunteer Service), the Oneida Colony, Shakers, Anarchists, Mormons, and map of the spread of Anabaptism 
Anniversay TapeMC2011/13 90th Anniversary Tape of Manchester College with interviews of professors and individuals with long-time association with the school in which the present is placed against the history of the past. 
Architectural PlansVault: Architectural Plans Contact Archives Office to view architectural plans for many buildings on campus. 
Arnold's Grove: Big Meeting 1882BC2018/21 EDITORIAL: Comments at the Arnold's Grove Revisited Prayer Meeting, May 19, 1991. This article reflects upon Annual Conference 1882, when members of the German Baptist Brethren congregations gathered at Arnold's Grove. The Berlin Committee reported on charges against Elder Henry Holsinger, who had written an article comparing the Annual Conference Standing Committee to a non-Brethren set of institutions, e.g. secret lodges and societies.  More tension mounted over reforms such as salaried ministers, dress codes, missions, higher education, the Sunday School movement, and evangelistic meetings.  
Art Department: Gallery GMC General File: Art Department - Gallery G Publicity material related to Gallery G. 
Articles of Association: 1902, 1906 and AmmendmentsMU2013/34 "Articles of Association of Manchester College," 1902, 1906. Various versions of amendments to the Articles of Association of Manchester College. 
Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2017/1 

June1895 Agreement between Citizens' Committee of North Manchester and representatives of the German Baptist College which proposes location at this point.

1895 articles of association (charters) filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for "Manchester College" and "The Bible School,"  including role of Trustees and the German Baptist Brethren.

1902 - "Manchester College"- a body politic and corporate, authorized and empowered by the laws of the State of Indiana to proceed to carry out the objects of its organization, signed by Hunt, Secretary of State.

September 1902 Department of State Certificate - Articles of Association.

Secretary of State, Ed Jackson, provides copy of 1902 articles of incorporation in September 1920.

Copy of Articles of Incorporation June 1937 showing history of incorporation by copying information from 1902 document. 

1944 authorization of Schwalm and Ikenberry to execute all instruments pertaining to the business of Manchester College - "Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation" - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc.

Charter - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, copy of document filed January 1931 and various revisions.

Correspondence with Secretary's of State.

Dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc. September 1943.

 
Artist Lecture Series: Seating DocumentationMC2007/51 Seating Documentation and performance listings for Artist Lecture Series circa 1982 through April 1990.  One seating chart, undated. One 12 November 1988 payment receipt  to the Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre.  
Athletic Department: Hall of FameMU2014/106 Program from the induction of the "charter class" into the Manchester University Athletic Hall of Fame, 3 December 1994. 
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.

 
Athletic Program Guide: Cross Country and FootballMU2021/3 1950 athletic program guide for HCC Football teams Earlham vs. Manchester, with a halftime hosting of corresponding Cross Country teams. 
Athletic TrainingMC2004/281, File #4 

The file on AthleticTraining is part of the Office of Printing Services Collection, a collection of 44 files located in Large Box 159.

 

See Also: Education/Professional Programs Division, Accreditation

 
Athletic Training: 2005 Video ClipsMU2018/50 Video DVD identified as "Guys" with clips from 13 September 2005: head-dunking, "let's get fired up!," dance, Frisbee relay, pledge of allegiance, park crawl, "ta-da!," North Manchester skip, North Manchester run, covered bridge crossing, cool, child in PERC. 
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: Certificate of AppreciationMC2004/675 

Manchester College Athletes Certificate of Appreciation:

Award from WFYI TV, dated 1993.

 
Athletics: Forney, JohnMU2018/36 Manchester pennant and sports letter belonging to John E. Forney, MC Class of 1938. Textbook printed in 1937 for Physical Education Department, Carl Burt, Director, "Parties, Games, Relays." 
Athletics: PhotographsMU2018/108 

Baseball February 1992.

Cheerleading November 1991.

 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
Auburn Golf OutingMU2013/38 a,b The history of the Auburn Golf Outing and the impact this fundraiser has had upon Manchester students.   Created by Sound Productions, 2002, Warsaw, Indiana. All Rights Reserved. 
Audio Recording: Men's Discussion Group, Debate Group, Radio ProgramMC2011/52 

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

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

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

 
Augsburger, David: SpeakerMC2011/84a,b 

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

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

 
Aurora 2006-2007 ImagesMU2015/16 Images taken for 2006-2007 "Aurora" yearbook. 
Aurora: Cunningham, Ruth, Aurora, 1929MC2008/189 and MC2008/191a, b Mary Wilsted Collection, Cunningham Books:  Aurora, 1929 and 1930, The En-Em Yearbook, 1925 North Manchester High School). 
Aurora: Nolt, Melville, Auroras, Various YearsMC2007/23  Aurora, Student, Melville T. Nolt. Personal copies embossed and autographed.  
Aurora: PhotographsMU2014/4 Photographs from the Office of the "Aurora" that appear to be from the years, 1997-1998 and 1998 -1999, and negatives from 1986 and 1986. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1984 EditionMC2004/439 Aurora photographs for the1984 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1989 Edition MC2004/414 Aurora photographs for the 1989 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1990 EditionMC2004/718 Aurora photographs for the1990 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1992MC2008/184 Aurora photos from 1992 yearbook, an assortment including "Vince the Crash Dummy," Alcohol Awareness Week, MC Double Dare.  
Aurora: Photographs, 1993 EditionMC2004/719 Aurora photographs for the1993 edition. 
Awad, MubarakMU2017/3 Photographs of Mubarak Awad when speaking at Manchester College October 1988. 
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. 
Banjo, Cow, Fiddle RecordingMC2011/82 Recording of banjo, fiddle and cow, possibly for use by the radio station. 
Barts, WayneMU2019/37 

The Wayne Barts Manchester College Collection.

 
Baseball and Tennisl: Photos circa 1988MU2018/61 

Baseball team and individual player photographs from what might be1988. Pictures of Tennis players.

 
Baseball, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/15 Newspaper articles about Men's and Women's Baseball at Manchester College focusing on the years 2003 and 2004.  An article on the page also includes Tennis, March 2004,  with Coach Ryan Linstromberg and team members. 
Baseball: PhotographsMU2018/47 

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

 
Baseball: RecordsMC2002/20 

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

 
Basketball, Men'sLarge Boxes 22 and 23 Materials related to men's basketball. 
Basketball, Womens: Alumni Game 1991MU2013/64 VHS and digitized footage of Alumni Game, 9 November 1991, Women's Basketball. Introduction of the Betty Clarke Memorial Award. 
Basketball: Alford EraMU2019/10 

Video titled, "Spartan Successes, An Indiana Basketball Success Story, How Steve Alford made Manchester College a champion again. Footage of Alford and players from the Alford Era.

 
Batzka, Professor Stephen: representational and Nonrepresentational ArtMC2011/105 Professor Stephen Batzka gives a presentation on "Representational and Nonrepresentational Art." 
Bauman Bowman, Weber, Helman: Family BibleMC2011/134 

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

 
Benjamin, MarciaFaculty/Staff Boxes: Benjamin, Marcia 

Material related to Marcia Benjamin.

Marcia Benjamin died 24 November 2010.  Her Manchester College obituary is located in Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Benjamin.

 
Berrigan, Philp and McAlister, ElizabethMC2007/45 

Speeches by Philip Berrigan and Elizabeth McAlister, and photograph taken in Petersime Chapel . 

One Manchester College, "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," August, 1976, Vol. 6, No. 2. containing adapted reprints of Liz and Phils' speeches given at Manchester College and Goshen College.

One magazine, "The Holy Cross Quarterly," Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1971 covering the convictions of blood brothers, Dan and Phil Berrigan.

 
Bible Contests MC General File: Bible 

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

 
Biology Symposium 1980MU2018/10 

Recorded presentations of the 14 November 1980 Biology Symposium by: Dr. William Eberly - Jane Henney, M.D. - Dr. Dale Oxender - Dr. Gene Likens - Dr. Larry Yoder - Dr. Robert Gordon.

 
Birds: List from Original RecordsMC General File: Birds It appears as if 194 names and locations of birds were typed from original records that might have been composed by A. B. Ulrey during May 1889 through March 1890. 
Black Student Union Black Student Union: Information 

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

 
Board of TrusteesVault: Board of Trustees Schedule and agenda by meeting by year, see location in Vault.  
Board of Trustees: Personal InformationMC2010/140 

Personal information about individuals on the Board of Trustees.

 
Board of Trustees: 1990MU2018/96 Photograph of the Manchester College Board of Trustees as of April, 1990. 
Board of Trustees: ImagesMU2015/19 Images of the Board of Trustees: 2005, April 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005. 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Board of Trustees: PhotographsMC2007/59 

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

 
Bond, JulianMC2008/126 

One photograph, negatives, and digital images of Georgia state legislator,Julian Bond, when he was on campus.

 
Books: With Significant MemoriesMU2013/88 Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. 
Bosnian ProjectMU2013/66 Channel 33 News and Liveline (Channel 21) spotlights - Bosnian student fundraising. Video of presentation by Keller (student) and Winnemyr (faculty). 
Bowman, Jacob Bowmoan, Jr. and Susannah Millhouse Descendents in Eastern Tennessee: Family HistoryBC2018/4 See B 929.2 W725J and updated version BC2018/4 located together in Archives Sanctum, genealogical section. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad Admissions MaterialsMC2002/290 

1998-99 Itineraries for Xalapa, Strasbourg, Nancy, Sapporo, Quito, Marburg, Dalian, Cochin, Cheltenham, Athens.

Admissions booklet "Brethren Colleges Abroad 35 Years of International Studies."

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

Sample letters to prospective BCA students from Allen C. Deeter, dated March and September 1996.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad CorrespondenceMC2004/731: BCA 

Proposal and reports Correspondence.

File 1: 1983-99.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad RecordsMC2002/2 

Brethren College Abroad material.

See also:  MC2002/290; also Oak Leaves 27 September 1967, p.2; 11 October 1967; 10 January 1968, p.4; 3 April 1968, p.3; 8 May 1968, p.1; 15 May 1968, p.5.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Allen Deeter FilesRO2017/1 

Brethren Colleges Abroad materials from the files of Manchester College professor, Allen Deeter.  Personal awards and diplomas and commendations. CONFIDENTIAL - materials deal with student and employee information.

"Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren World Assembly," July 1992.

NOT YET FULLY DESCRIBED OR ACCESSIONED.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: ChinaMU2015/143 wave sound Allen Deeter and Sun, Ying, a Chinese student at Manchester College, are interviewed on "Sunday Side Up," 13 November 1988 (MAJIC 95.1fm] regarding the Brethren Colleges Abroad program. 
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 Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2020/84 a,b, c Correspondence: Student files, financial reports, travel arrangements, housing accommodations, newsletters, addresses, insurance, invoices/receipts, conferences, BCA administrative communication between Church of the Brethren colleges and organizations, communication with other schools, employment within BCA, and more. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Radio SpotlightMU2015/140 wave sound Professor Allen Deeter and Dr. Dobuo Dobashi of Japan, report upon Brethren Colleges Abroad opportunities in Japan during an interview on Fort Wayne radio station WAJI. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Rogers CollectionMU2018/57 A poster-board filled with images from Ingrid Rogers' and Ken Rogers' experiences with BCA in Germany was found by the archivist in a classroom of the Administration Building following the auction and close of the 2nd and 3rd floors.  The images were cut from the board and scanned. Descriptions and student information are located within accession record. 
Brethren: Historical ResearchCOB General File: Research 

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

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

 
Buchanan, Nancy: MC photos 1954-1958MU2019/75 MC photos from alumna, Nancy Buchanan, who attended Manchester from 1954-1958. She and many other family members are alumni of Manchester as well (history included).

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

Also included are photos of "Uncle Turner Kline."

 
Buckeye Sprouts, Clubs, Organizations, GroupsMC2003/364 

Buckeye Sprouts Postcard.

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings: Campus HousingMU2016/26 These series of photographs appear to be buildings owned and operated by Manchester College that were utilized for student housing. 
Buildings: General InformationMC2002/31  

General Information about campus buildings, dedications, histories, renovations, names.

Additional information about buildings might also be found in 1 File/Large box 158 - Campaigns.

 
Buildings: InformationMC2002/31  

Information about many campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations, and names.

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

General Information about campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations and names.

 
Business Office: GuidebookMU2014/141 One "Your Business Office Guide," indicating appropriate fees, formats and protocols (circa 1949). 
Butterbaugh, Ed: 1993 Faculty Workshop RecordingMU2014/101 wave sound Interim President, Edgar Butterbaugh, leads the Manchester College Faculty Workshop, 27 August 1993 (morning session). 
Bwala Degree PresentationMU2019/35 May 24 1992 newscast of degree presentation. 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack 1941MU2019/61f The film was titled Freshmen Event at Camp Mack, 1941. It is in color. 
Camp Mack: Images circa 1986MU2018/79 Camp Mack negatives and scanned images from circa 1986. Pictures include President Robinson, baseball, tug-of-war, volleyball. 
Campaign: Step Up To The FutureMU2013/68 A video supporting the Centennial Campaign Fund (circa 1989) focusing on the Manchester College educational experience and emphasizing the need for funding student financial support, building maintenance, and improved educational equipment.  A tape divided into two parts. 
Campaigns: Students FirstMU2018/20 

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

 
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.

 
Carbauagh, Pauline BrownMU2017/71 

"Aurora" yearbooks 1940, 1942, 1943 with many autographs and signatures that belonged to the family of Pauline Brown Carbaugh ("Polly"). The 1943 "Aurora" contains an additional loose page that adds names to the "Index." 2 letters of commendation from Paul Cannahan (Secretary of the Northern Indiana Camping Association to MC President Vernon Schwalm and Polly's parents, highly complimenting Polly and MC students, Ruth Hanawalt, Helen Cook and Betty Pottenger, on their outstanding work as camp chefs  during WWII's summer of 1942 (they did the work heretofore done by 3 competent male chefs).

 
Caveat EmptorCaveat Emptor: Information 

Caveat Emptor was an underground publication. 

Search under Underground Publications [MC2002/156]

and Periodical List http://www.manchester.edu/OAA/Library/Archives/periodicals2.htm:  See Also:  Oak Leaves 16 January 1964 p.1, 2, 3; 30 January 1964 p.1; 13 February 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.2;

 
Centennial :Style ShowMU2016/31 

As part of Manchester College's Centennial Event, Home Economics Instructor, Martha Miller, sponsored a style show, presenting a historical overview of fashions 1889 - 1989, and including international dress.

 
Centennial Celebration at Manchester College: Slide ShowMU2014/44 A,B,C 

Slides and scanned images documenting the festivities surrounding the centennial anniversary of Manchester College.

 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: Humanities Symposium MC2007/177 Manchester College Humanities Symposium, April 30 - May 6, 1990. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC2002/39  

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

 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Centennial: Senate Concurrent ResolutionMC2004/485 Framed document reading:  "A Senate Concurrent Resolution celebrating the 100th birthday of Manchester College.   
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

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

 
Centennial: Social Science Symposium, 12 March 1989MC2011/72 Presentation of the Centennial Social Science Symposium, 12 March 1989. 
Centennial: Style ShowMU2016/41 Martha Miller coordinated the Centennial style show at Manchester College titled, "100 Years of Fashion."  Correspondence and costume description. 
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.

 

 

 
Chacour, Elias: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographMU2012/49 Photograph of Elias Chacour when he spoke on campus, 1993.   
Chamberlain, Geneva Burrous: AlumnaMC2008/16 The Geneva Burrous Chamberlain collection.  Photo album and memorabilia. 
ChapelMC2009/74 Chapel addresses 1943-1944.  
Chapel Addresses: 1943 - 1944MC2012/23 

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

 
Chapel vs. ConvocationMC2010/32a,b  

Change in name from "Chapel to Convocation."

Correspondence between Robert Mock, Director of Religious Life, and President Helman and Dr. Bollinger regarding, "Developing Concerns Regarding the Role of the Christian Faith and the Director of Religious Life on Manchester College Campus." 

 
Chapel, All-StudentMC2004/486 

Chapel: All-Student chapel sign.

 
ChautauquaMC General File: Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc. 

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

Chautauqua

 
Childhood Narrative: Speech and CommunicationMC2011/85 The narrator describes stages of childhood and lighthearted music is interposed.  This might have been the audio for a slide show. Listening to the music one might think this was recorded in the 1950s or 1960s. 
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.

 
Children's Theatre with Jill Morgan: VideoMU2014/26 

Special Problems Class: ...a project of The Communications Studies Department of Manchester College Children's Theatre Tour, 1990-1991. Jill Morgan gives a behind  behind the scenes tour of the 1991 touring children's theatre group.

 
Children's Theatre, Touring: Video of "The Crossroads," 1994MU2014/30 A video documentation of  the Manchester College Touring Children's Theatre group in their presentation of "The Crossroads," on 19 January 1994. 
Children's Theatre: Video of "Sleeping Beauty," 1990MU2014/27a,b 

Video of Sleeping Beauty, presented January 1990 in Cordier Auditorium by the Manchester College Children's Theatre group.

Video of Sleeping Beauty, presented 22 January 1990 at Center School, Marion, Indiana by the Manchester College Children's Theatre group.

 
Children's Theatre: Video of "The Nightingale and Rumpelstiltskin," 1992MU2014/29 Video documentation of the Manchester College Children's Theatre production of "The Nightingale and Rumpelstiltskin," January, 1992. 
Children's Theatre: Video of "The Storytellers," 1997MU2014/32 

Video documentation of the Manchester College Children's Theatre production of "The Storytellers," January, 1997.

 
Children's Theatre: Video of Sleeping Beauty, 1995MU2014/31 Video documentation of the Manchester College Participation Players' production of "Sleeping Beauty." 11 January 1995. 
Children's Theatre: Video, 1991MU2014/28 

Video documentation of Manchester College Children's Theatre from January 1991, "Good Scene as Director."

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference: Myer, JamesBC2015/12 wave sound James Myer speaks on the "Biblical Basis of Non-Resistance" at the Church as Peacemaker Conference held on 28 February 1988. 
Church Directory: Local HistoryMC2008/113 1957 church directory for Chester Township and North Manchester, Indiana.  
Church of the Brethren District Conference September 1993BC2015/11 wave sound Digital recordings from District Conference, 18 September 1993. This conference is probably that of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren History: WIlliam Eberly CollectionBC2011/25a-y 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: South Central District, Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/26 1973 Church of the Brethren "Partners in Mission" Second-Year Self-Allocation Report for the Manchester Church of the Brethren, South/Central Indiana District. 
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. 
Civilian Public Service InterviewsMC2012/33 

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

 
Civilian Public Service: Virginia Keller InterviewsMC2008/06 

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

 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Photographs and Publications in the Francis Barr CollectionMC2011/233 

Civilian Public Service camps, photographs, publications and events, including but not limited to: 

  • Pictures from Waldport, Camp #56, in Washington State.
  • Holly Inn, Pinehurst, North Carolina. "May 15, 1945 - July 6, 1945, Room 302, "A Typical Pneumonia Guinea Pig Experiment.
  • Starvation experiment of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, Angel Keys, Ph D., Director.
  • The Reporter, Vol. V, No. 7, March 1947.
  • The Compass, Summer and Fall, 1944.
  • Smoke Jumper bi-annual.

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

 
Clark, Joe: AudioMU2014/50 wave sound Audio documentation of Joe Clark's visit to Manchester College, 12 April 1991. 
Clarke, John Henrik: PresentationMU2013/123a Some considered Clarke to be one of America's most courageous scholars, reconstructing a new history of the world.  Professor, historian, author, critic, traveler, developer of the  African Studies Center at the New School for Social Research - John Henrik Clarke spoke at Manchester College. 
Classrooms: PhotographsMC2003/45 Classrooms, Natural Science, and Student Activities photographs - circa 1902 and forward. 
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

Photographs dating from 1896 forward until circa the 1960's portraying clubs, groups and organizations at Manchester College. Most of the images predate the 1920's.

 
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

 
Clubs: The Y Getting to Know You Question Booklet, The Green Quiz MC2010/29 "Y" getting-to-know-you question and answer booklet, circa 1940 - 1947 
Coffman, Dick: Creative WorshipMC2011/17 

Dick Coffman speaks on worship utilizing language and music contemporary to the 1960's or 1970's, probably post 1965.

 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Avenue, Administration, Ikenberry, Oakwood: National Register of Historical PlacesMC2003/137 

Press release announcing the listing of the Administration Building, Ikenberry Hall, and Oakwood Hall on the National Register of Historical Places (6 February 1991).

 
College Avenue: Postcards MC2004/7 Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection  
College Avenue: PostcardsMC2003/62 College Avenue postcard.  
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 Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies"MC2011/69 College Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies," 14 April 1976.  The past presidents of the College Woman's Club give their reflections. 
College Woman's Club: Faculty, Staff, Alumni Interviews and RecordsMC2002/58 

College Woman's Club Records: Minutes, directories (1912 forward),  newspaper articles, alumni interviews, financial materials, arrangements for events.



Bill for postage, rosebud and vase, expenses for cards and postage, 1995, Arrangements for Christmas Tea, 1996.

 
College Woman's Club: Interview with Pat and Blair Helman, 1986MC2011/68 The College Woman's Club interviews Pat and A. Blair Helman after the presidential couple's 30 years of service, 12 March 1986. 
College Woman's Club: PlattersMU2015/48a,b Wrought "Farberware" serving platters from the Manchester College Woman's Club. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Collegium MusicumMC2003/161 

The Collegium Musicum was a "small vocal ensemble" according to the college catalog, but brought together vocalists and instrumentalists to perform early music.  Dr. John Planer founded and directed the ensemble.

  • Programs, correspondence, financial records, news releases, rosters, instrument information, instructional materials for "Dido and Aereas" (1976).
 
Colloquium: FYC, First YearMC2008/19 VHS tape titled "Learning Through Service FYC: First Year Colloquium," produced Spring 2003 (Benjamin & Bowers). 
CommitteesMU2020/48 Committee for the Future:1969-1971 
Some issues:
Black speakers for Spring Convocation.
Philosophy of recruitment (black students and foreign students)..
Atmosphere re: Racial attitudes and human relations on campus.
20 October 1969 - the creation of of a special committee following the events of the night of October 8.

Convocation Committee 1967-1968 through 1968-1969: Discussion surrounding speakers and programs - Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory - convocation schedules.

Convocation Committee: 1969 -1972:. 
Chapel (Convocation) Committee: 1964-1967.
Chapel Committee: 1957-1964 
Chapel Committee: 1956-1957.
Communications Committee: 1956 - 1957.
Curriculum Committee: 1956 -1965.
Food Service: 1960 -1969.
Graduate Study Committee: 1966 - 1972.
Health Committee: 1954 -1965. 
Investment Committee: 1956 -1958.
Library Committee: 1954 - 1963.
Peace Corps Committee: 1964 -1968.
Public Programs Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Personnel Committee: 1956 -1965.
Readmissions Committee:1955-1956.
Recreation Committee: 1955 -1959.
Rural Life Committee: 1952 -1968
Traffic and Parking Committee: 1968.
Space Allocation Committee: 1958 - 1966.
Faculty publication of Materials for student use: 1966.
Expanding Educational Opportunities Committee: 1968 -1970.
Steering Committee: 1959 - 1964.
Social Committee: 1953-1959.
Student Life Committee: 1972-1973.
Student Personnel Services Committee: 1965 -1972.
Student Publications Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Teachers' Committee: 1955-1958. 


 
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.


 
Communication Studies: Portfolios 1998-1999MU2017/70 

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

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

 
Communications: WBKE, Forensics, DramaMU2019/74 

An assortment of historical materials from Manchester University's WBKE Radio Station.

Certificates establishing the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha forensics honor society (1964), the Pi Kappa Delta Forensic Honor Society (March 17, 1993), and the Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity(January,1975).

 
Communicorp RecordsMC2002/78 

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

 
Concerts: Centennial Celebration 1989MU2013/128 

Cassette tape and corresponding digital recording prepared for the Manchester College Centennial Celebration 1889-1989 featuring Manchester Symphony Orchestra, A Cappella Choir and the Concert Band.

 
Conscientious ObjectionConscientious Objection: Additional Information 

See also:

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

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

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

 
Conscientious Objector in America PosterMC2004/156 

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

 
Convocation #003: Young, Andrew - Address 10 May 1971MU2014/24 wave sound Audio recording of Andrew Young's address delivered at Manchester College 10 or 11 May 1971 and written transcription.  
Convocation #004: Rokeach, MiltonMU2015/135 wave sound Dr. Milton Rokeach addresses Convocation #4 on 4 October 1971.  His address is "Beliefs, Attitudes and Values." 
Convocation #018: Sharp, Gene, Focus on Issues for Social Change, 1975 and PhotographsMC2011/128 

Dr. Gene Sharp speaks on "Focus on Issues for Social Change," delivered on 2 October 1975.  Dr. Sharp has been described as the world's top theorist of nonviolent strategy.

 
Convocation #020: Kliman, AnnConvocation #20: Kliman, Ann, 1976 

Ann Kliman presents "Coping with Crisis," 14 January 1976.

 
Convocation #021: Thomas, ArthurConvocation #21: Thomas, Arthur, 1976 Dr. Arthur Thomas speaks on the topic of "Future Shock from a Black Perspective," 4 March 1976. 
Convocation #022 and 023: Berrigan and McAlister, "Prophecy is Life"MC2011/15 wave sound 

Peace Studies and Co-Curricular Departments of the College invited Elizabeth McCallister and Phillip Berrigan to speak of their convictions. The cassette tape is dated 11 March 1976.

 
Convocation #024: West, PhilMC2011/45 wave sound Manchester College Alumnus (1960), Dr. Phillip West, a specialist in Chinese History, speaks on "The Future of Sino-American Relations" (26 April 1976). 
Convocation #026: Friedman, StantonMC2011/74: Convocation, Friedman Dr. Stanton Friedman, convocation speaker, talks on the topic of  physics, flying saucers, and space travel. 
Convocation #027: Cotton, ElizabethMC2011/20, Convocation Tape #27 Elizabeth Cotton C, composer of "Freight Train," and one of the country's top Folk Blues guitarists, presents a convocation titled, "Spirituals/Folksongs/Blues," at Manchester College on 4 October 1976. 
Convocation #028: Collins, A New Heaven and a New EarthConvocation Tape #28: Collins, Sheila Sheila Collins speaks on "A New Heaven and a New Earth," on 21 October 1976. 
Convocation #029: Terkel, Studs - Kermit Eby Memorial LectureMC2011/46 wave sound Convocation #29, the Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, is presented by Studs Terkel on 15 November 1976. 
Convocation #030: Aronson, "Jewish Value in Song"MC2011/14 wave sound A convocation presentation by Joe and Penny Aronson," Jewish Value in Song," 2 December 1976. 
Convocation #031: Oates, Dr. Wayne, "Signs of a Healthy Religion"Convocation Tape #31 In this 24 January 1977 convocation, Dr. Wayne Oates gives the presentation, "Signs of a Healthy Religion." 
Convocation #032: Haskins, Diary of a Harlem SchoolteacherConvocation Tape #32: Haskins, James James Haskins speaks on the topic of "Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher," 10 February 1977. 
Convocation #033 A: Lens, SidneyConvocation #33A: Lens, Sidney Mr. Sidney Lens speaks on "The Day Before Doomsday," 3 March 1977. 
Convocation #034: Baldwin, JamesConvocation #34: Baldwin, A Cappella Choir, 1977 Dr. James Baldwin and the A Cappella Choir, 21 March 1977. 
Convocation #035: Johansen, Dr. RobertConvocation Tape #35 Dr. Robert Johansen presents convocation program/address of 18 April 1977. 
Convocation #036: Powers, Dr. Charles, The Role of Multi-National Corporations in the Future, 1977Convocation Tape #36: Powers, Charles Convocation presented by Dr. Charles Powers on 25 April 1977. 
Convocation #037: Broderick, Dr. Calfred, "Managing Psychic Space"Convocation Tape #37 Convocation 18 September 1977, Dr. Calfred Broderick, "Managing Psychic Space." 
Convocation #038: Detrick, Ralph and MaryConvocation Tape #38: Detrick, Ralph and Mary Presentation by Ralph and Mary Detrick on 26 September 1977. 
Convocation #039: Novak, MichaelConvocation Tape #39: Novak, Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture The Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture by Dr. Michael Novak, 28 March 1977.  
Convocation #040: Howe, "Live All Your Life"Convocation Tape #40 Convocation tape dated 10 October 1977 entitled, "Live All Your Life." 
Convocation #041: Neville, Dr. Robert, "Body and Mind"Convocation Tape #41 Dr. Robert Neville presents the convocation address on 16 October 1977 on the topic of "Body and Mind." 
Convocation #042: Fuller, Millard, Rich AgainConvocation #42: Fuller, Millard 1977 Millard Fuller presents, "Rich Again." Millard Fuller is the founder of Habitat for Humanity International. 
Convocation #043: Wolf, Reverend John, Crazy Christians, 1977Convocation #43: Wolf, The Rev. John, 1977 

Reverend John Wolf delivers the convocation address on 14 November 1977.

 
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 #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #058: Firebaugh, Dr. Morris, "Nuclear Discussion," 1979Convocation #58: Dr. Morris Firebaugh, 1979 

Dr. Morris Firebaugh,  Manchester Graduate (1959). Raises issues behind nuclear energy, 26 March 1979.

Sister Burtell, expert on environmental health, responds to Firebaugh's presentation.

 
Convocation #059 a: Nuclear Discussion SeriesConvocation Tape #59a, 1 and 2: Nuclear Discussion, Panel 

Nuclear Power Discussion: One of 5 recordings in a series of panel discussions and workshops about nuclear power held on 27 March 1979 at Manchester College.

The first speaker is Kenneth Shank (spelling?).

 
Convocation #059 b: Seellman and Weaver, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 1Convocation Tape #59b Seelman and Weaver speak during the Nuclear Discussion Workshop on 27 March 1979. 
Convocation #059 c: Seelman and Weaver, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2Convocation Tape #59c Seelman and Weaver continue their presentation during Manchester College's Nuclear Discussion Workshop, 27 March 1979. 
Convocation #059 d: Lens and WIlkensen, Nuclear Discussion WorkshopConvocation Tape #59d: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop Sidney Lens and Jim Wilkensen of the State Department.  Mr. Wilkenson speaks on the social and political implication of nuclear energy. 
Convocation #059 e: Lens and Wilkensen, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2Convocation Tape #59e: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop Part 2 Convocation Tape #59e: Lens, Sidney and Wilkensen, Jim, Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Part 2. 
Convocation #060: Johnson, Kathyrn, "Sex Roles," 1979Convocation #60: Johnson, Kathyrn, 1979 Dr. Kathyrn Johnson speaks on "sex Roles," 9 April 1979. 
Convocation #061: Hayes, Larry, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues," 1979Convocation #61: Hayes, Larry, 1979 In Convocation #61, 23 April1979, Larry Hayes presents, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues." 
Convocation #062: Wolkoff, Dr. Regina, History of Sexuality, 1979Convocation #62: Wolkoff, Dr. Regina, 1979 Dr. Regina Wolkoff speaks on the "History of Sexuality," ...with emphasis on the 20th Century, 17 September 1979.  Wolkoff's speciality is the history of the family in America.  
Convocation #063: Howard, Ted, Who Should Play God, 1979Convocation #63: Howard Ted, 1979 Ted Howard presents the convocation, "Who Should Play God?" delivered 24 September 1979. Discussion of the field of genetic evolution and the implications of the process of designing and creating life on our planet. 
Convocation #064: Forney, RobertConvocation Tape #64: Forney, Robert 

In this convocation of 1 October 1979 Dr. Robert Forney speaks on "Substance Abuse."

 
Convocation #064: Forney, Robert, 1969Convocation Tape #64: Robert Forney Robert Forney delivers a convocation on "Substance Abuse," 1 October 1979. 
Convocation #065: Fuller, Barb, "Healing the Wounds of the Vietnam War," 1979Convocation #65: Barb Fuller, 1979 Mrs. Barbara Fuller, a theologan and peacemaker, has traveled to Vietnam to work for reconcilliation.  She is a member of many boards and organizations that work for peace and justice. 
Convocation #066: Larson Bruce, To Live Is To Risk," 1979Convocation #66: Larson, Bruce, 1979 

Bruce Larson speaks gives the address, "To Live Is To Risk," on 12 November 1979.

 

 
Convocation #069: Knechel, Bob - Christmas 1979Convocation #69: Knechel, Bob - Christmas 1979 Campus Pastor, Robert Knechel presents a message at Christmas Convocation 10 December 1979. 
Convocation #070 B: Kaplow, Herb - ABC News CorrespondentConvocation #70B: Kaplow, Herb, 1980 ABC news correspondent, Herb Kaplow, speaks on 8 February 1980. 
Convocation #070A: Helman, President A. Blair - Opening Convocation - February 1980Convocation #70A: Helman, President A. Blair, 1980 President A. Blair Helman presents opening Convocation on 4 February 1980. 
Convocation #071: Strasman, Gavriel, "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," 1980Convocation #71: Strasman, Gavriel, 1980 Gavriel Strasman speaks on "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," on 18 February 1980. 
Convocation #072: Keen, Sam, "Spirituality and Sexuality," 1980Convocation #72: Keen, Sam, 1980 Mr. Sam Keen presents, "Spirituality and Sexuality," 21 February 1980. 
Convocation #073: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Brass QuintetMU2014/72 wave sound 

Convocation #73 - Professor John Planer describes the definition of chamber music and a concert follows. The date is 25 February 1980.

 
Convocation #074: McManus, Bishop, "Transition Within Catholicism," 1980Convocation Tape #074: McManus, Bishop, 1980 Bishop McManus speaks upon "Transition Within Catholicism," 3 March 1980. 
Convocation #075: Kirkpatrick, Dow, "Latin American Contributions to North American Faith," 1980Convocation #75: Kirkpatrick, Dow, 1980 Dow Kirkpatrick speaks on "Latin American Contributions to North American Faith," 31 March 1980. 
Convocation #076: Gordon, Sol, 1980Convocation Tape #76: Gordon, Sol Dr. Sol Gordon speaks on sexual issues in this convocation presentation on 21 April 1980. 
Convocation #077: Discussion Day April, 1980Convocation 77: Discussion Day 1980 Recording of Manchester College Discussion Day 24 April 1980. 
Convocation #078: Tucker, Jerry - Faculty Series - 1980Convocation Tape #78, Tucker, Jerry, 1980 Dr. Jerry Tucker - as part of the Manchester Colleg Faculty Series - speaks in convocation on 28 April 1980. 
Convocation #079: Nelson, Dr. John Oliver, 1980MC2011/44 

Announcements by Bill Jones and Harriett Hamer: Discussion Day focusing on the Draft

Holly Pelking (MC Alumna) - offering free immunizations sponsored by the State Health Department

Ministry Conference - sponsored by the College Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Campus Ministry Program

Dr. John Oliver Nelson, keynote speaker of the conference, giving the address,  "The Role of the Church in the 80's."

 
Convocation #080: Helman, A. Blair, September 1980Convocation Tape #80: Helman, A. Blair, 1980 Manchester College President A. Blair Helman gives the opening convocation 3 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 A: Adams, Walter, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," 1980Convocation Tape #81A: Adams, Walter, 1980 Dr. Walter Adams gives a presentation, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," on 11 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 B: "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Iinvolvements," 1980Convocation Tape #81B: 15 September 1980 

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

 
Convocation #082: Butterbaugh, Ed, "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 1980Convocation #82: Butterbaugh, Ed, 1980 Ed Butterbaugh, who would become interim President of Manchester College, speaks on "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 25 September 1980. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980MC2011/22 

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

 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald, "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980Convocation Tape #83: Durnbaugh, Donald, 1980 

Manchester College alumnus, Donald Durnbaugh, presents "Confessions of a Searcher," at the Academic Convocation 29 September 1980.

 
Convocation #084: West, M. S.,"One Woman's Journey..."MU2014/73 

Convocation #84 - (Sponsored by the Social Science Festival)  - is delivered by MC alumna,Martha Smeltzer West, on 2 October 1980.  Her topic is "One Woman's Journey Into the Legal Profession."

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

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

Professor Colburn (Psychology), introduces Ms. West.

 
Convocation #085: Mollenkott, VirginiaConvocation #85 wave sound Dr. Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," during Convocation on 6 October 1980.  She focuses on interrelationship as females and males. 
Convocation #086: Waldie, Anderson MU2014/74 wave sound In this Convocation #86 of 20 October 1980, Mr. Waldie Anderson performs a voice recital. 
Convocation #087: Wallis, Jim, Disciplining the Faith Response, Sojourners 1980Convocation #87, Wallis, Jim, 1980 

"Disciplining the Faith - Response - Sojourners," 10 November 1980, Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine.

 
Convocation #088 and 88A: Sibley, 17 November 1980Convocation Tape #88 and #88A: Sibley 

#88A: Dr. Sibley presents, "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom," on 12 November 1980.

#88: Dr. Sibley present a convocation on 17 November 1980 on the topic of "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom."

 
Convocation #088A and 88BConvocation Tapes #88A and #88B wave sound In November of 1980 Dr. Sibley speaks on the topic of "freedom."  He is part of a series of lectures examining contemporary images of Freedom.  More lectures on this theme will follow in weeks following.  
Convocation #089: Nyman, Dr. Melvin, 1 December 1980Convocation Tape #89 wave sound Dr. Melvin Nyman speaks as part of the Faculty Series on 1 December 1980. He speaks on the Solar Energy Research Institute, a national research and development laboratory. 
Convocation #090: Christmas Convocation, 1980Convocation Tape #90 wave sound Christmas Convocation of 8 December 1980 led by Bob Knechel, campus pastor. 
Convocation #091: Levy, Michael, 1981Convocation Tape #91: Levy Michael Levy presents, "2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology," 2 February 1981. 
Convocation #092 A and 92 B: Schomer, HowardConvocation Tapes #92A and #92B wave sound Howard Schomer delivers morning and evening convocation addresses, 9 February 1981, related to the topic of "freedom." 
Convocation #094: Helman, President A. Blair, 1981Convocation Tape #94: President Helman President A. Blair Helman gives an address on 16 February 1981. 
Convocation #095 A and 95 B: Boulding, KennethConvocation Tapes #95A and #95B: Boulding Dr. Kenneth Boulding presents morning and evening sessions on 16 March 1981 focusing on the questions, what do we mean by "freedom" and "how do we get it?  
Convocation #096: Community Council SpechesConvocation Tape #96: Community Council Community Council speeches delivered 19 March 1981. 
Convocation #097A and 97B: Kuhn, Maggie, 1981Convocation Tapes #97A and #97B wave sound Maggie Kuhn speaks upon "Growing Old In America," at Convocation on 23  March 1981. 
Convocation #099: Evans, Robert Mayer, 1981Convocation Tape #99: Evans Broadcasting journalist, Robert Mayer Evans, ends the 1981 Artist Lecture Series by speaking in Convocation on 15 April 1981.  The title of his lecture is, "The Politics of Oil." 
Convocation #102: Helman's Opening ConvocationMU2014/75 President Helman presents the opening convocation on 3 September 1981. 
Convocation #105: Baird, Arthur, "Bible in Electric Age"MU2014/76 Dr. J. Arthur Baird presents Convocation #105, "Bible in this Electric Age," on 21 September 1981. 
Convocation #106: Driftwood, JimmyMU2014/77 wave sound Jimmy Driftwood presents Convocation #106 on 28 September 1981. 
Convocation #107: Escott, Stan, 1981Convocation Tape 107: Escott Stan Escott leads Convocation on 5 October 1981. Several individuals express what an education from Manchester College means to them. The title appears to be, "Clarifying Values in a College Community."  
Convocation #110 a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1989Convocation #110a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number one.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation #110 b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, Part Two, 1981Convocation 110b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number two.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation #112: Tucker, Len "Reconciliation and Justice..."MU2014/78 Convocation #112 by Lem Tucker, who talks on "Reconciliation and Justice in the Church."  Mr. Tucker is part of the "Focus on Faith" campus observance. 
Convocation #113: Raimondi, Father Cosmos, "El Salvador"MU2014/79 waver sound Father Cosmos Raimondi speaks at Convocation #113 on 30  November 1981. His topic is El Salvador. 
Convocation #114: Knechel, Robert, ChristmasMU2014/80 wave sound 

Campus Pastor, Robert Knechel, Jr. leads the Manchester College Christmas program on 7 December 1981.

 
Convocation #115: Helman, President, Opening Convo 1982MU2014/81 wave sound President A. Blair Helman opens the Convocation series with an address on 8 February 1982.  Robert Knechel, Jr. serves as minister. 
Convocation #116: Carter, JaredMU2014/83 wave sound Indiana poet, Jared Carter, author of "Work, for the Night is Coming," makes a presentation in Convocation on 15 February 1982. 
Convocation #117 A: Angelou, MayaConvocation Tape #117A: Angelou, Maya 

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

 
Convocation #119: Stevens, Leigh HowardMU2014/84 wave sound Musician Leigh Howard Stevens performs in Convocation on 1 March 1982. 
Convocation #120: Dushkin, Dr. RonaldMU2014/85 wave sound Dr. Donald Dushkin presents, "Fully Healthy/Fully Alive," in Convocation on 8 March 1982. 
Convocation #121: Community CouncilMU2014/86 wave sound Community Council election speeches during Convocation on 11 March 1982. 
Convocation #123: Bielesiak, "Poland in Crisis," 1982Convocation #123: Jack Bielasiak,1982 Dr. Jack Bielasiak delivers an address, "Poland in Crisis," on 29 March 1982.  At this time he was Assistant Professor of Political Science at Indiana University.  Born in Poland, he lived there through his teenage years and then came to the United States with his family. 
Convocation #124: Viehweg, StephenMU2014/87 wave sound Stephen Viehweg presents a Senior Series Convocation on 5 April 1982. 
Convocation #125: Murray, AndyConvocation Tape #125: Murray, Andrew Andy Murray's 1982 convocation presentation.  At the time of the presentation Andy was campus minister at Juniata College, Director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Department, Assistant Professor of Religion, as well as a musician and storyteller. 
Convocation #127: Ewing / Bathrick Memorial Service, 1982Convocation #127: Ewing / Bathrick Memorial Service A recording of the memorial service held on campus for students, Tom Ewing and Dawn Bathrick, 28 April 1982. 
Convocation #128: Teegarden, MattMU2014/88 wave sound Matt Teegarden presents a Senior Series Convocation on 3 May 1982. 
Convocation #129: Statler, AmyMU2014/89 wave sound Amy Statler presents a music oriented Senior Series Convocation on 10 May 1982. 
Convocation #130: Helman, A. BlairMU2014/90 wave sound President A. Blair Helman speaks during Opening Convocation 1 September 1982. 
Convocation #131: Bartlette, Dr. DonMU2014/91 wave sound Dr. Don Bartlette presents Convocation on 6 September 1982. 
Convocation #133: Keller, LisaMU2014/92 wave sound Lisa Keller presents a Senior Series Convocation on 20 September 1982. 
Convocation #134: Brown, DaleConvocation Tape #134: Brown, Dale "Who are the Brethren?" by Dale Brown. 
Convocation #137: Barr, JohnMU2014/93 wave sound John Barr presents an organ recital in Convocation on 8 November 1982. 
Convocation #139: Dramatic ReadingMU2014/94 wave sound 

A dramatic reading of "The Gospel According to St. John," is presented during Convocation 18 November 1982.

 
Convocation #140 Clarke, JamesMU2014/95 wave sound Jim Clark presents a Senior Series Convocation on 19 November 1982. 
Convocation #141: Christmas ConvocationMU2014/96 wave sound Christmas Convocation is presented on 6 December 1982.  Robert Knechel, Jr. is campus pastor. 
Convocation #142: Moscowitz, RaymondMU2014/97 wave sound Raymond Moscowitz, former instructor of journalism at Manchester College, presents a Convocation on 31 January 1983, "A Tiny Flame For World Peace." 
Convocation #143: McFadden, Dr. Wilbur, "The Last Epidemic"Convocation #143: McFadden, Wilbur The tape is labeled so that the listener expects to hear a presentation by Dr. Wilbur McFadden, 7 February 1983, "The Last Epidemic."   However, there are several presenters and Dr. McFadden is not identified (but he might be if someone listens to the entire recording).  A presenter gives a physical description of what happens during nuclear war.  He uses San Francisco as an example and projects what would happen if the city suffered a nuclear strike. 
Convocation #144: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theatre, 1983Convocation Tape #144: AAFRO Club, Reader's Theatre A recording of the 14 February 1983 Reader's Theatre Presentation by the AAFRO Club. 
Convocation #144: AAFRO Program Reader's TheatreMU2018/101 AAFRO Program, Reader's Theater, 14 February 1983. Dramatic acts and readings illustrating literary contributions of African Americans and the talents of students on campus. 
Convocation #145: Pettit, Dr. Robert, The Golden Age of Radio, 1983Convocation #145: Pettit, Dr. Robert, The Golden Age of Radio, 1983 

Part of the faculty convocation series with Dr. Robert Pettit presenting "The Golden Age of Radio," on 21 February 1983.

Radio is a mirror of our American culture.

Radio is a neglected art form, a medium no longer utilized.

 
Convocation #146 a: DeIrio, Dr. Judy, Women and the New Right, 1983Convocation #146a: DeIrio, Dr. Judy, 1983 Dr. Judy DeIrio speaks on "Women and the New Right," or "Women Versus the New Right."  The date of the presentation is 28 February 1983. 
Convocation #146 b: Jones, Dr. Sam Jr., 1983Convocation #146b: Jones, Dr. Sam Jr., 1983 1969 Social Worker of the Year recipient, Dr. Sam Jones, Jr., speaks on "The High Cost of Maintaining Two Societies," on 14 March 1983. 
Convocation #147 b: Jewett, Dr. Robert, Super-Heroison and the Bible,1983Convocation #147b: Jewett, Dr. Robert, 1983 Dr. Robert Jewett presents, "Super-Heroism and the Bible: From Paul to Batman," on 11 April 1983. This talks focuses on Biblical interpretation as it applies to modern American culture. 
Convocation #147A: Crovello, TheoMU2014/98 wave sound Dr. Theo Crovello presents Convocation on 7 March 1983, "Computer Technology and the Teaching of Values." 
Convocation #148: Opening Convocation by HelmanMU2015/71 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 31 August 1983. 
Convocation #149: Barber, JohnMU2015/54 Dr. John Barber presents "Community and Conflict," at the 5 September 1983 Convocation. 
Convocation #150: Klein, Gerda WeissmanMU2015/147 

Gerda Weissman Klein speaks on the topic of "The Holocaust and Renewal," in Convocation on 12 September 1983.

 
Convocation #151: Bernstein, Thomas P.MU2015/146 Convocation #151 is presented by Thomas P. Bernstein on the topic of "Marxism in China," on 29 September 1983. 
Convocation #152: Bredow, Wilfried vonMU2015/145 wave sound Fulbright Scholar in Exchange, Dr. Wilfried von Bredow, presents, "A European View on the Current Debates in International Politics," in Convocation on 3 October 1983. 
Convocation #153: Arlinghaus, EdMU2014/144 Introduced by President A. Blair Helman, Dr. Ed Arlinghaus speaks on "The Future of Health Care in America," on 3 October 1983. 
Convocation #155: Hasse, JohnMU2015/74 Dr. John Hasse presents Convocation on 24 October 1983, "Back Home Again in Indiana," in which he speaks about Indiana Ragtime music and plays Ragtime songs. 
Convocation #157: McCracken, PaulMU2015/72 Dr. Paul McCracken presents, "Economics and Public Policy," during Convocation on 7 November 1983. 
Convocation #158: Reid, Dr. SteveMU2015/73 Dr. Steven Reid presents Convocation on 14 November 1983, "Faith and Courage in a Post-Industrial World." 
Convocation #159: Halasz, MaryMU2015/56 Senior Series presentation by Mary Halasz on 21 November 1983. 
Convocation #160: Keller, DeeMU2015/66 

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

 
Convocation #161: ChristmasMU2015/67 Christmas Convocation with Advent Celebration by Tim McElwee presented on 5 December 1983/ 
Convocation #162: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/65 

Manchester's president A. Blair Helman presents the opening Convocation on 30 January 1984.

 
Convocation #163: Thomas, JohnConvocation Tape #163: Thomas, John 

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

Convocation #163: Thomas, John, 1984Convocation Tape: Thomas, John Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of "What Makes an Olympic Champion?" The date of the address is 6 February 1984. 
Convocation #164 Faculty Series:Caldwell, CarlMU2015/64 In this Convocation "Faculty Series," Dr. Carl Caldwell makes a presentation on 20 February 1984. 
Convocation #165: Morrison, EleanorMU2015/63 Rev. Eleanor S. Morrison presents Convocation on 27 February 1984, "Sexuality, Faith and Values." 
Convocation #167: Richards, HowardMU2015/80 Dr. Howard Richards presents, "Nonviolent Economics,"  during Convocation on 12 March 1984. 
Convocation #168: Bennett, LeroneConvocation #168: Bennett, Lerone, 1984 At the time of the address on 26 March 1984, Lerone Bennett was the Senior Editor of "Ebony" magazine.  He was here because the Eby family ordered him to come to the College that day.  This reference is in regard to Kermit Eby Senior, and Kermit Eby, Jr.  He knows of the marvelous work that the Church of the Brethren has done in the area of peace and social justice and in trying to make sure that there is a world tomorrow. He will speak on black history and the multicultural educational challenges of the 1980's.  
Convocation #169: Stapleton, Dr.MU2015/79 Dr. Stapleton presents Convocation on 9 April 1984, "The Myths of Technology: Historical Perspectives." 
Convocation #170 A: Brown, Robert McAfeeMU2015/75 Convocation #170A is presented by Dr. Robert McAfee Brown on 30 April 1984, "But What About the Russians?" 
Convocation #170: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/55 Opening Convocation 5 September 1984 with Manchester University President, A. Blair Helman. 
Convocation #171: Haffner, TerryMU2015/76 Terry Haffner presents Convocation on 10 September 1984, "More Than Show and Tell" focusing on handicaps and disabilities. 
Convocation #173: Asher, Dr. H.MU2015/57 Dr. H. Asher presents, "The Mass Media and the Presidential Selection Process," in Convocation on 17 September 1984. 
Convocation #176: Dilling, Yvonne, The Christian's Response to Current Central American Events, 1984Convocation Tape #176: Dilling, Yvonne Yvonne Dilling, peace activist and 1979 Manchester College alumna, speaks on the U.S. government's policies in Central America, 8 October 1984. 
Convocation #177: Bowman, ClayMU2015/58 Clay Bowman presents a Senior Series Convocation on 15 October 1984. 
Convocation #178: Fountain Square FoolsMU2015/59 "The Fountain Square Fools" make a presentation to Convocation on 22 October 1984. 
Convocation #179: Brethren Colleges AbroadMU2015/78 Brethren Colleges Abroad students present Convocation on 29 October 1984, "How to See Europe and Get an Education Too." 
Convocation #180: Gerzon, MarkMU2015/68 Mark Gerzon presents Convocation on 5 November 1984, "Neither Warrior nor Pacifist." 
Convocation #181: May, MelanieMU2015/62 Melanie May addresses Convocation on 11 may 1984, "Christian Unity: Women, Men and the Bible." 
Convocation #182: Harroff, S.MU2015/60 

Alumnus, Steve Harroff presents "Experimente im Lab des Herr Professor Dr. Wuerli," on 19 November 1984.

 
Convocation #183: Keller JohnMU2015/77 John Keller presents his Senior Series Convocation on 26 November 1984. 
Convocation #184: Boebel, CharlesMU2015/69 

Convocation on 3 December 1984  is presented by Professor Charles Boebel.  He focuses on "The Journalist as S. P.: Perspectives on the P. & S." 

 
Convocation #185: ChristmasMU2015/61 Christmas Convocation 10 December 1984 hosted by Tim McElwee. 
Convocation #186: Opening Convocation with HelmanMU2015/70 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 28 January 1985. 
Convocation #187: Wu, Wenzhong, "A Perspective on Life Within New China" Convocation #187: Wu, Wenzhong, 1985 Wenzhong Wu delivers the talk, "A Perspective on Life Within New China," on 4 February 1985.  At the time of the address Wu was a citizen of the People's Repulic of China was on a two year teaching exchange program. 
Convocation #188: Rankoe, Thandie, "Apartheid and the U. S. Role in South Africa"Convocation Tape #188 

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

 
Convocation #191: Deavel, Dr. Gary, "A Birthday Bouquest for Sebastian," 1985Convocation #191: Gary Deavel, 1985 A recital by Dr. Gary Deavel.  Not all pieces are by Bach, but the entire recital is in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach. 
Convocation #200: Harvey, ThomMU2015/118 Dr. Thom Harvey presents, "Some Notions about Creating Change," during Convocation on 30 September 1985. 
Convocation #201: On the Enjoyment of OperaMU2015/119 "On the Enjoyment of Opera," "A View from Germany," a recital given by Herr Doring and accompanist during Convocation on 7 October 1985. 
Convocation #202: Doug HallMU2015/120 President Helman introduces Dr. Doug Hall to present, "Stewardship: An Old Word, A New Challenge," as an extension of a conference on Stewardship and Brethren Values. This Convocation took place on 14 October 1985. 
Convocation #203: David BoothbyMU2015/121 The Rev. David Boothby presents, "To Feed or Not to Feed the Hungry," during Convocation on 21 October 1985 as part of "Focus on Faith Week." 
Convocation #204: Miller, Ed, Donde No Hay Doctor, 1985Convocation Tape #204: Miller, Ed Dr. Ed Miller's and students' experiences in villages of Central America or the Carribean following the 5th medical practicum. 
Convocation #206: ChristmasMU2015/122 Tim McElwee leads Christmas Convocation on 9 December 1985. 
Convocation #208: Senior Series - TrippMU2015/123 Alan Tripp presents his Senior Series Convocation on 10 February 1986. 
Convocation #209: AAFRO CLUBConvocation #209: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theater, 1986 AAFRO Club, Reader's Theater, 1986. 
Convocation #210: Siders, RonMU2014/99 wave sound Ron Sider presents Convocation on 3 March 1986, "Would Jesus Kill Communists to Defend Democracy?" 
Convocation #211 A: Discussion DayMU2015/103a 

Discussion Day #1 was held on 10 March 1986.  Discussion centered around a film, "Bread and Life."  It appears as if this approaches the problem of population balance and food supply.

 
Convocation #211 B: Collins, JosephMU2015/103b 11 March 1986 Discussion Day presentation by Dr. Joseph Collins. 
Convocation #211 C: Discussion Day WorkshopsMU2015/103c Discussion Day #3, workshops on 10 March 1986 - World Hunger. 
Convocation #212: Planer, John and Traxler, JaninaMU2015/106 Professor John Planer and Professor Janina Traxler present a Faculty Series Convocation on 14 March 1986. 
Convocation #213: Senior Series - BishopMU2015/124 

Student, Becky Bishop, presents her Senior Series Convocation on 21 March 1986.

 
Convocation #215: JamesonMU2015/125 Dr. Penny Jameson, psychologist, presents, "Piecing Us Together: A Feminist Vision of Human Relationships,"during Convocation on 5 May 1986. 
Convocation #216: President RobinsonMU2015/126 

Manchester College President, Dr. William Robinson, presents Opening Convocation on 3 September 1986.

 
Convocation #217: Congressional DebateMU2015/127 Debate of candidates for the House of Representatives from the North Manchester, Indiana District. Butcher (Republican) Senator Jontz (Republican). This debate takes place during Convocation 8 September 1986. 
Convocation #236 A and BMU2015/117a,b 

Convocation #236 A and #236 B focus on AIDS.

 
Convocation #237: Klingler, CharlesMU2015/116 Manchester Professor, Dr. Charles Klingler, presents Convocation on 13 April 1987, "Things Fall Together: A Sabbatical Journal." 
Convocation #284: Cotton, Dorothy - Tribute to Dr. KingMU2015/105 Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Dorothy Cotton. 
Convocation #285: Robinson, PresidentMU2015/107 President Robinson presents "Opening Spring Convocation" on 6 February 1989. 
Convocation #289 A, B: Helman, A. Blair and Coffin, William SloaneConvocation Tape #289A and B sound wave A) President Emeritus A. Blair Helman gives an overview of Manchester College's history in preparation for the College's "Faith Centennial Lecture" to be presented by Dr. William Sloane Coffin. B) Presentation by Coffin at Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Convocation #289: Coffin, Dr. William Sloan, "Inaugurate Peace in 1989"Convocation Tape #289 wave sound 

In this 6 March 1989 presentation, Dr. William Sloane Coffin, Pres. of SANE/FREEZE speakes on , "Inaugurate Peace in 1989."

 
Convocation #290 A: Social Science Symposium Convocation - Sowles, MarciaMU2015/85 MC alumna, Marcia Sowles, presents, "The Evolution of the Public Interest Law" during a Social Science Symposium Convocation on 13 March 1989.   
Convocation #290 B: Chenault, Gehres, Mann, RixlerMU2015/86 "Law and Social Change" is the topic of a Social Science Division Centennial Symposium on the evening of 13 March 1989. Speakers include alumni, Myron Chenault, Dan Gehres, Pat Mann, and Barry Ritzler. 
Convocation #291: Student SenateMU2015/87 Student Senate electoral speeches are presented during Convocation 3 April 1989 as well as various programs initiated within the campus community.  
Convocation #293: Sherpa, Wangdi, Senior SeriesMU2015/88 Wangdi Sherpa presents his "Senior Series Convocation" on 17 April 1989.  The topic is "Nepal." 
Convocation #294: Caine, Virginia MDMU2015/89 Virginia Caine, M.D. presents, "An Approach to STDs" during Convocation on 24 April 1989. 
Convocation #295: Baldwin, FerneMU2015/90 Alumna and MU professor, Ferne Baldwin, presents, "Manchester at One Hundred Years, Illustrations of Manchester's Story." 
Convocation #296: Glassford, Barb - Senior Series MU2015/91 Barb Glassford presents a Senior Series Convocation on 8 May 1989. 
Convocation #297: Robinson, President WilliamMU2015/92 

Manchester's President William Robinson presents the Opening Convocation address on 30 August 1989.

 
Convocation #298: Lindeman, LeslieMU2015/96 Leslie Lindeman presents, "With Russia, From Love," in Convocation on 4 September 1989.  He focuses on the 1987 Soviet American Peace Walk. 
Convocation #299: ChinaMU2015/84 A gathering of individuals who have visited or lived in China, sharing their impressions of and experiences in China.  This Convocation took place on 11 September 1989 and is titled, "Changes in the Peoples Republic of China.". 
Convocation #300: Brown, CherieMU2015/93 Cherie R. Brown speaks on "Welcoming Diversity in Relationship'" during Convocation on 18 September 1989. 
Convocation #301: Arnett, RonaldMU2015/94 Dr. Ronald Arnett, MC alumnus and Manchester's Dean of Academic Affairs, presents Convocation on 25 September 1989, "Academic Issues for the 90's." 
Convocation #302: Smith, Todd - Senior SeriesMU2015/95 Todd Smith presents his "Senior Series" Convocation on 2 October 1989. 
Convocation #303: Hispanic HeritageMU2015/108 "Our Hispanic Heritage" is the topic of the 9 October 1989 Convocation. The Latin American Music Ensemble presents a program. 
Convocation #325: Ningkun, Wu 1990MU2014/19 

A video recording of Manchester College's opening Convocation 29 August, 1990, featuring Dr. Wu Ningkun.

 
Convocation #372: "Understanding Human Diversity," 1992MU2014/35 MP4 video Convocation #372, "Understanding Human Diversity" (16 March 1992) presented by Manchester College faculty and students. 
Convocation #431: Student Senate and Activities CouncilMU2015/109 The Manchester College Student Senate and Manchester Activities Council present Convocation on 11 April 1994, "Working for Manchester Students" featuring highlights of the academic year. 
Convocation #432: Hess, EarlMU2015/110 Dr. Earl Hess presents, "Ethics in the Marketplace," during Convocation on 18 April 1994. 
Convocation #433: Gustin, TomMU2015/81 MC alumnus and musician,Tom Gustin, presents Convocation on 25 April 1994, "Musical Heritage of Indiana." 
Convocation #434: Honors ConvocationMU2015/82 Closing Convocation for the 1993-1994 academic year was an "Honors Convocation" in which students were recognized and awarded. 
Convocation #435MU2014/57 Video of Opening Convocation 31 August 1994  #435] in which Jo Young Switzer introduces the new MC President, Parker Marden. 
Convocation #435: Marden, ParkerMU2015/83 President, Dr. Parker Marden, addresses the Manchester College community during Opening Convocation on 31 August 1994. 
Convocation #442: Ningkun WuMU2016/32 Dr. Ningkun Wu presented Convocation on 31 October 1994 during International Week. 
Convocation #540: Cultural DiversityMU2015/111 Convocation 540 is titled, "Synergy from Others: Cultural Diversity on Campus."  It was presented 20 April 1998. 
Convocation #551: Peace StudiesMU2015/129 "A Celebration of 50 Years of Peace Studies at Manchester College," is presented during the 5 October 1998 Convocation. A synopsis of the lives of Andrew Cordier and Gladdys Muir is given.  Andrew Cordier's portrait is presented. Bob Johansen, MU alumnus, gives his perspectives of Peace Studies at MC. 
Convocation #551: VHS Tape and Digital CopyMU2013/152, #27 A Celebration of FiftyYears of Peace Studies at Manchester College, Convocation #551, presented on 5 October 1998.  This convo followed a presentation made by Dr. Arias, former president of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, on 2 October 1998. 
Convocation #579: A Century PastMU2015/112 Manchester College Faculty present Convoction #579 on 1 November 1999, "Reflections on a Century Past." 
Convocation #657: Remembering World War IIMU2017/92 

"Remembering World War II," was presented on 11 November 2002. Professor Katherine Tinsley gives an overview of "Armistice Day" and "Veterans Day," and intervies three MC alumni about their experiences during WWII; Gene Stone, Onita Johnson, Gilbert Weldy.

 
Convocation #689: Dr. Marable, Manning, 1988MC2002/154a  

Convocation 689, Dr. Manning Marable's lecture on Martin Luther King Jr., took place on January 19, 1988. 

 
Convocation 166: Sharp, Gene, Gandhi's Challenge to Modern PoliticsConvocation #166: Sharp, Gene 

Gene Sharp presents, "Gandhi's Challenge to Modern Politics," on 5 March 1984.  Nonviolent ways of solving problems in the world today.

 
Convocation 2007: Triptych MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation.  Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby.  
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

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

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/98 

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 . 

 
Convocation, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, Values, Ideas, and the ArtsMU2019/90 

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

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

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

 
Convocation, Opening: 2012MU2012/107 Program for the 124th Year of Manchester University Opening Convocation, 28 August 2012. 
Convocation: Hamilton, Dr. Charles, "Black Power, Theory and Practice, 1968" MC2010/195 Three copies of Dr. Charles Hamilton's Convocation address, "Black Power: Theory and Practice," delivered 11 November 1968. 
Convocation: Harris, Sydney, "On the Topic of Communication"MC2011/25 Author and newspaper columnist, Sydney Harris talks about "Communication" during convocation. 
Convocation: Kozol, Jonathan, 1980MC2011/29 8 April 1980 Convocation with Jonathan Kozol, a public schooteacher who spoke out about inadequate conditions for learning. He authored, Death at an Early Age: The Destruction of the Hearts and Minds of Negro Children in the Boston Public Schools,first published in 1967.   
Convocation: Lens, Sidney,1967 and Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969MC2010/150 

Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969.

Transcript of Sidney Lens Convocation, 6 April 1967.

 
Convocation: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974MC2011/42 

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

 
Convocation: Photograph CollectionMC2004/123 

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

 
Convocation: Snyder and McGonegal, RecitalMC2011/43 Elaine Snyder, vocalist, and Rian McGonigal, guitarist present a convocation recital. 
Convocation: Social Science Symposium, Sowles, Marcia, 13 March 1989MC2011/75, Convocation, Sowles This Social Science Symposium Convocation took place on 13 March 1989.  The speaker was Marcia Sowles. 
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 Cordier: Louise King Collection, Part 3MU2014/119 

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

 
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 W and Dorothy Butterbaugh: Collection of Louise KingMU2014/12 Louise King's collection of photographs and materials related to her father and mother, Andrew W. Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier. 
Cordier, Andrew W.: Memorial ServiceMC2011/19 Memorial service for Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  Participants include President Helman, Rev. David Rogers and Dr. Gary Deavel, organist. 
Cordier, Dorothy: Memorial Service 1972MC2011/5 wave sound Dorothy Cordier is the wife of Andrew Cordier.  Both individuals were Manchester College alumna and instructors. This is a recording of Dorothy's memorial service. 
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  -

 
Crouch, Eugene M.MC2002/104g 

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

 

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

 
Davisson, Homer G.MC2002/90 

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

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

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

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

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

 
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, Arthur L.: Petersime ChapelMC2007/84 Service of Dedication for the Arthur L. Dean Memorial Chancel Candle, Petersime Chapel. 
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, Allen: Ethnographic Art CollectionMU2016/16 

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

 
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.


 
DemonstrationsMC2008/94 Peace marches and dialogue. 
DiversityMC2004/391 Hawthorne Program Photograph and Video Collection. 
DiversityMU2020/44 17 March 1999 Manchester College "Commitments to Diversity." 
Diversity Photograph CollectionMC2004/130 Diversity Photograph Collection 

Diversity Photograph Collection.

 
Diversity: Correction of Cultural Biases to Prepare Students for the Real WorldMC2011/56 

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

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

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

 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs. Historical FoldersMC2012/35 Historical correspondence from the Department of Multicultural Affairs regarding the speaking engagements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Andrew Young at Manchester College. Invitations to Mrs. Coretta Scott King are also included along with her responses. 
Drama: Photographs, pre-1930MC2010/36 

It is not known if this picture was taken at Manchester College or Mt. Morris College, however it was not found wtih the Mt. Morris materials.  Portrait photographs hang on the wall and an archivist might be able to identify these individuals and identify the location.  Each character is in a costume.  It appears as if the following costumes are represented and perhaps the players are the cast of a variety show or vaudeville presentation:

Chinese

Brethren man in collar and hat

White man in black face with top hat holding a child in fur cap on lap

One man reclining in a suit and hat holding a laughing mask

Cowboys

Nun or woman in burka with face exposed

Lady wrapped in a striped flag with a ribbon of stars.

 
Drum Group: RecordingMC2011/88 An audio segment of a group drumming. Segment appears to stop then picks up again. 
Dunbar, Dr. Willis: Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?MC2011/21 Dr. Willis Dunbar talks on the topic, "Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?" 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
Eberly, William: Personal Library and Professional MaterialMU2018/66 

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

 
Eberly, William: Natural SciencesMU2014/102 Background material for William Eberly's book,
The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College." 
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.

 
Eberly, William: Paul Halladay Performance BrochureMC2003/346 

"Concert Oratorio Radio" flyer that describes Mr. Paul Halladay's availability for vocal performances.  Includes photograph.

 
Ebersole, JohnConvocation Tape 513 See: Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997). 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2006/36: License and Records File Alice's teacher's licenses and Mt. Morris and Manchester College records. 
Ebey, Alice King DiariesMC2006/36 Diaries relating stories of Alice's life and missionary work in India. 
Eclipse 10 May 1994: VideoMU2016/28 Dwight Beery and Stan Pittman make a video of the May 10, 1994 eclipse of the sun. The sun, moon and earth will probably never be aligned/centered this well in any of our lifetimes. 
Education and Professional Programs Division MC2006/25 

Education and Professional Programs Division: Assortment

  • Phi Delta Kappa permanent charter status certificate, November 10, 1984.
  • 1907 Certificate of Proficiency to Lulu Waggoner.
  • Manchester College SEA Plaque of Appreciation.
  • Partners In Learning History Policy Manual as well as background, permission letters and forms.
  • TEP Model History.
  • State Teacher Education Approval Letters 1947 - 1969.
  • NCATE Accreditation Reports.
 
Education Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Education: Acme SchoolMC2007/175 

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

 
Energy MC2007/170 The North Manchester Project; Justice and the Energy Crisis: Deciding for the Common Good, circa 1974. 
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.
 
Escott, Stan: DiscussionMC2011/23 Stan Escott, Dean of Students, leads a presentation around the topic of, "What is important to you and other members of the College community? This discussion takes place two weeks before Fall Fest 1980. 10 individuals tell what they value most about Manchester College. 
Espeset, RickFaculty/Staff Boxes: Espeset, Rick 

Material related to Rick Espeset.

 

See also: Photo of Rick Espeset Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection MC2004/729.

 
Ethnic Studies ProgramsMC2011/79a,b,c 

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

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

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

 
Event PhotographsMU2018/62 David Waas and Dick Harshbarger are included in pictures of at least three events taking place on Manchester's campus (circa late 1960's?).  
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 Photograph: Professor Bruce I. BookMC2010/91 Photographs of Professor Bruce I. Book at three stages of his adult life, with accompanying negatives.  These photographs help commemorate the endowment that his daughter, Beulah Book, established in his honor. 
Faculty Retirement Dinner, 1992: VideoMU2018/113 

"A+" Faculty Retirement Dinner, 16 May 1992, a video.

 
Faculty SalariesFaculty Salaries: Information See Financial Records of Manchester College (restricted files). 
1998-1999 records Large Box 49
 
Faculty Workshop: Recording of August 1995 WorkshopsMU2012/37a,b,c,d 

Recordings of the Faculty Workshop held on August 24 and 25, 1995.  Dr. Karl Smith speaks on "Cooperative Learning" and Jo Young Switzer makes a presentation.

 
Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni PortraitsMU2015/15 Black and white portraits of Manchester College faculty, staff, students, and alumni that were sometimes used on the "Wall of Fame" in the Administration Building and for other promotional purposes.  Additional portraits not "Wall of Fame" related are also included. 
Faculty, Trustee and Early PhotographsMU2014/13 Photographs of many faculty members from what appears to be the early 1900's as well as the 1950's and 1960's. A few other pictures showing trustees, the MC Chorus' oratorio of 1912, and various student groupings. 
Faculty/Staff Announcements: 2013MU2020/60 

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

 
Faculty/Staff ListsMC2002/2dd  

Faculty/Staff Lists 1959-1969, incomplete.

 
Faculty/Staff: Photographs and ImagesLarge Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes, Unit #7, IS A collection of Faculty and Staff images of various media located in alphabetical order within 3 Large Boxes located on the Photography shelving unit #7.  When looking for a picture of faculty or staff member  - look here first. 
Faculty: "Why I Teach at Manchester College"MU2019/76b Notebook filled with faculty's answer to the question, "Why I Teach at Manchester College. Transcripts reflect presentations given at Honors Convocation, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 1005, 2006, 2007. 
Family: Groff, Warren and Mollenkott, Dr. Virginia, 1980MU2015/138 wave sound files 

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

 
Fierd, Eva, Dr.MC2011/212 Dr. Eva Fierd was born in Liberty Mills, Indiana, in the 1800's.  Prior to 1900 she served in Korea as a Presbyterian medical missionary. 
Financial Affairs: ReportsLarge Box 154 

"Financial Report and "Report of Examination" for Manchester College - including but not limited to 1956, 1960, 1962, 1969, 1974-1975.

 
Financial Records: Articles of Incorporation andLedger 1931-1941MU2015/34 

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

 
Firebaugh, Morris: PublicationsMU2012/59 

Publications of Morris Firebaugh, alumnus of Manchester College.

 
FireworksMC General File: Fireworks Fireworks related materials.  
Fish, Stanley: Discussion Day Presentation - VideoMU2014/34 MP4 video This Discussion Day rises out of issues stemming from 11 September 2001.  Professor Stanley Fish talks about first amendment issues and raises questions regarding "free speech."  
Flory, Ezra: Personal Publications, Notes, BooksMU2013/144 

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

 
Flory, Paul: VideoMU2013/131 

Gary Patterson, Professor of Chemical Physics and Polymer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, remembers Paul Flory.

 
Flying Club" PhotographsMC2011/190 

Four photographs of what appears to be the Flying Club

The 1967 Aurora features the Flying Club on pgs. 62 and 63.

 
Folk Guitarists and Singers: RecordingMC2011/87 

Folk Guitarists and Singers: Recording

Beyond the Sky

More time is need to listen to the full recording to identify singers and songs.

 
Food Service: The OaksMC2002/108b 

Food Service Records

 
Food Service: The Oaks, PhotographsMC2003/368 

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

 
Football 1928: PhotographSmall Box 76  

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

Football Photograph, 1928.

 
Football 50 Year Reunion, 1990MU2018/91 The Manchester College 1940 Football team reunites for a 50 year reunion in 1990. 
Football Statistics and Souvenir ProgramsMU2014/165 Football Football records for the 1924 -1986 seasons. Statistics for 1982-1983, 1990 media guide, and Football statistics and souvenir programs for most years 1992 through 2007. 
Football: 50th Anniversary CelebrationMU2014/51 

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

 
Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State MC2010/196 

A football history composed by Archivist, Ferne Baldwin, that tells the story behind Manchester College, and rival, Ball State.  Also included are the heroic efforts of student, Bob Brandon.

 
Football: Manchester College vs. Ball State, 1940MU2012/64 

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

 
Football: MiscellaneousFootball: Additional Information 

See Also:  Memorabilia; Photo Boxes 10, 11, 12, & 13.  Boxes 11, 12, and 13 have been combined and contents are now organized by year or subject within a series of file folders.  These file folders are kept at the same location that boxes 11, 12, and 13 had been.

 

See:  Athletics, Football.

 
Football: VideoMU2018/117 

21 October 1967 Homecoming football game, Manchester 27, Anderson 0.

 
ForensicsMC2010/118 

Miscellaneous materials dealing with Forensics, Debate and Speech.

 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Forney, Catherine: Illness and DeathMU2013/10 

One letter from 1925 from Walter Balsbaugh to Brother Ulry. It was sent with monetary gifts to help defray the expenses caused by the illness and death of Sister Catherine Forney.

 
Forward Planning: Financial Analysis and Strategic PlanMU2013/29 

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

 

 

 
Fountain and Helman Hall: PostcardMC2003/79 Fountain and Helman Hall Postcard  
Fountain and Chemistry Building : Photographs, OlderMC2004/4 

Black and white photo of second fountain (behind Ad Building).  Goshorn Chemistry building in background.

Artist's rendering of Manchester College campus.

 
Fountain: PostcardMC2003/54 Postcard: Photograph of the original fountain, with College Avenue in the background.  Postcard is labeled on front, "Fount on College Campus, North Manchester, Indiana."  
Fountains: PostcardsMC2002/176  Postcards with pictures of the fountains, a copy of an article from North Manchester Journal (1 August 1912), and an information sheet compiled by the archivist.  
Four Square World Record Attempt: MoviesMU2019/18 Movies of Manchester College's four square world record attempt on February 25 and 26, 2011. 18 
Frances Slocum Trail: MapMC2007/161 The Frances Slocum Trail. Map Designed and drawn by Otho Winger and Ada Louise Duckwall. 
Freshman Orientation: 1990-1991MU2018/90 

A picture identified as "Part of freshmen orientation, 1990-1991." This is a Wabash Plain Dealer photograph.

 
Freud and the MotherMC2011/18 

A Man is Not a Thing: Freud and the American Mother

Eric Fromm, Psychoanalyst and Author

Robert Nesbitt, Dean ----- , University of California, Riverside.

Floyd Ross, Professor of World Religion

Dr. Edward Ruden, Chief Psychiatrist

This is a recording of a radio program discussing Freuds views towards the child and the mother.  The speakers also talk about the errors in Freud's theories.

 
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

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

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


 

 

 
Funderburg Library: Building plans.MC2004/13 

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

 
Funderburg Library: PhotographsMC2003/115 

Photographs of the construction of Funderburg Library (1966)and floor plans, Allen Wilmert and Rob Gratz with Paul Kantbambi of the University of Malawi, May 1988, the 1992 National Library Week Reception, pictures of sculptures, artwork and library equipment, musical instruments, photos of faculty, staff and students....and many more.

 
Funderburg, Cyrus and Emma: PhotographMC2004/637  Photograph of Cyrus Funderburg.  
Funderburg, Cyrus and Emma: PhotographMC2004/636 Photograph of Emma Funderburg. 
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.

 
Gallery: Penny French-Deal ExhibitionMU2018/83 

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

 
Gardner HallMC2004/419 

Gardner Hall Photograph Collection.

 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Gas Station: PhotoMU2019/2 Photograph of Tater Brooks gas station on the Manchester College campus, taken circa 1937. 
GenealogyMC General File: Genealogy  

An assortment of resources for the study of genealogy.

 
Gladdys Muir Peace Garden: Construction Images and PlansMU2018/92 

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

 
Gladdys Muir Peace House and GardenMC2007/179a and b 

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

 
Glade, HenryFaculty/Staff Boxes: Glade, Henry 

Material related to Henry Glade, Modern Languages, Department Head.

 

See also: Henry Glade photograph from class, in photos with accession number MC2006/31 located in photo box #165.

 
Glee Club: Bus Photograph and Other PicturesFlat File Drawer 4 

Glee Club Bus Photograph and other Glee Club pictures.

The location of the Glee Club bus photograph was not recorded.  Perhaps it is with other Glee Club pictures in Flat File Drawer 4?

 
Gockley, Anna: Student, Mt. Morris, Plant Analysis Notebook MC2011/124 

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

Timber near Spring Creek,

Timber near Frenchtown, Iowa,

New Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Illinois,

College Campus, Mt. Morris, Illinois.

 

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

 

 
Goldwater, Barry: SlidesMU2018/38 Nine slides of Barry Goldwater made by Professor James R. C. Adams upon Mr. Goldwater's visit to the Manchester College campus during February1968. 
Goldwater, Barry: Speech at Manchester College 1968MC2011/6 wave sound 

A recording of the speech Barry Goldwater made when on campus in 1968, a week following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus.

 
Gongwer, Mary Blocher: AlbumMC2010/12 

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

 
Gordon, Sol: Coming to Terms with Your Own Sexuality, Convocation #20A, 1976Convocation #20A: Gordon, Sol Dr. Sol Gordon speaks on "Coming to Terms with Your Own Sexuality," 26 February 1976. 
Graduation 1972MC2011/11 wave sound and CD 

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

Recording of jazz music.

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

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

 
Graduation 1983MU2016/34 Senator Mark Hatfield gives the address during Commencement 1983. 
Graduation 1983: Commencement Speaker - Hatfield, Senator MarkCommencement Tape: 1983, Hatfield, Senator Mark A recording of Senator Mark Hatfield presenting the 1983 Commencement address at Manchester College. 
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Dr. Durnbaugh, President HelmanBaccalaureate and Commencement 1986: Durnbaugh and Helman Baccalaureate Address 25 May 1986 given by Dr. Donald F. Durnbaugh and Commencement Address delivered by President A. Blair Helman 25 May 1986. 
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: VideoMU2013/50 

Footage of 1986 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises [MP4 file].

 
Graduation 1987: Baccalaureate Address - Robinson, President Dr.Baccalaureate Tape 1987: President Robinson Sermon President Robinson delivers the baccalaureate address on 24 May 1987. 
Graduation 1987: Commencment VideoMU2013/51 Video footage of Manchester College Commencement, 1987 [MP4 file]. 
Graduation 1987: Convocation Addres - Geisert, WayneCommencement Tape: 1987, Geisert, Dr. Wayne Recording of Dr. Wayne Geisert delivering the 24 May 1987 Commencement address. 
Graduation 1988: Baccalaureate Address - Robinson, PresidentBaccalaureate Tape 1988: Robinson, President Manchester College President, Dr. Robinson, delivers the 1988 Baccalaureate address. 
Graduation 1988: Commencement Address - Walter, FranklinCommencement Tape 1988: Walter, Dr. Franklin Dr. Franklin Walter delivers the Commencement address on 22 May 1988. 
Graduation 1989: Baccalaureate Addres - Robinson, PresidentBaccalaureate Tape 1989: Robinson, President 

Manchester College President, Dr. Robinson, presents the 21 May 1989 Baccalaureate address.

 
Graduation 1989: Commencement Speaker - Young, Dr. John F.Commencement Tape 1989: Young, Dr. John F. A recording of Dr. John F. Young speaking at Commencement, 21 May 1989. 
Graduation 1991: Commencement VideoMU2013/52 Video of Manchester College Commencement, 1991 [MP4 file] and DVD. 
Graduation 1992: Commencement VideoMU2014/20 VHS tape and MP4 digital file documenting Manchester College Commencement exercises 1992. Dr. Hyedima Bwala receives an honorary degree. 
Graduation 1993MC2004/122 

President WIlliam Robinson: Commencement Photograph Collection, 1993.

Honorary Degree recipient: Andrew Murray.

Honorary Degree recipient: Howard Brembeck.

Many faculty/staff, students and alumni are identified in this set of photographs.

 
Graduation 1993: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2013/53 Video coverage of Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, 1993 [MP4 files]. 
Graduation 1994: Baccalaurete and Commencement VideoMU2013/54,1-7 Edited and unedited video footage [MP4 files] of the 1994 Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. 
Graduation 1995: Baccalaureate VideoMU2014/21 and MU2014/22 Video footage and sound recording of the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises at Manchester College, 21 May 1995. 
Graduation 1998: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2013/58 Unedited video footage [MP4 file] of the Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, 1998. 
Graduation 2003: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2012/42a,b MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises at Manchester College 2003. 
Graduation 2004: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2012/43a,b 

MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises held at Manchester College in 2004.

 
Graduation 2005: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2012/44a,b MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencements exercises at Manchester College in 2005. 
Graduation 2006: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video MU2012/45a,b MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises at Manchester College in 2006. 
Graduation 2007: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2012/46a,b MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises held at Manchester College in 2007. 
Graduation 2008: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMC2008/104a, b 

MP4 files of Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement 2008 by James R. C. Adams - with campus scenes.

 
Graduation 2009: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMU2014/14 2009 Baccalaureate and Commencement videos [MP4 files]. 
Graduation 2010: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video MU2014/15 Video documentation [MP4 files] of the 2010 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises at Manchester College. 
Graduation 2010: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMC2010/78a,b 

MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement 23 May 2010, by videographer, James R. C. Adams.

 
Graduation 2011MU2018/118a,b DVD and digital copies of Manchester College's 2011 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. 
Graduation Procession: VideoMU2019/61c Video of a graduation procession at Manchester College, probably during the 1940's. 
Gratz, James: Memorial Service DVDMU2017/12 Video of the memorial service for Jim Gratz, 6 February 2017 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Gratz, Robin, Organ RecitalMC2008/02 Robin Gratz, Faculty Recital, 8 September 1998. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

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

 

 
Groninger, Joy: Publications and DesignMC2009/14  

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

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong, Moi 

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

 
Hamer CollectionMU2019/70 Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. 
Hamer, Esther: MemorabiliaMU2013/124 Memorabilia about Mount Morris and Manchester College collected by Esther (Rinehart) Hamer. 
Hamer, O StuartMU2020/72 Papers of Professor O. Stuart Hamer and Mrs. Stuart Hamer: Statement of Purpose regarding the demonstrations in Selma, Alabama, Helman letter regarding estate planning, Helman letter of thanks for contribution to the Martin Luther King Memorial Fund. 
Hardman, Eva: Diploma, Bible School, 1897MC2009/65 Hardman, Eva, diploma from The Bible School, 1897  
Hartman, Ambassador: Russian IssuesMU2015/141 wave sound 

Ambassador Hartman reports on challenges faced by Gorbachov, such as Christianity in Russia, during an assembly on 20 April 1988.

 
Hauser, Phillip: PresentationMU2013/134 

Dr. Phillip Hauser, eminent authority on urban studies and population growth, speaks on the population explosion 23 November 1970.

 
Hawthorn Program: FilesMU2014/163 Dr. Onyegi's records of the Hawthorne Program (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) – A Lilly funded grant designed to help prepare Hispanic and African American middle school (grades 6-8) students for college. Some records are confidential. 
Hawthorne Program: Photograph and Video Collection, 1999 - 2000MC2004/391  

1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program

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

Scrapbook from 1999-2000.

Negatives.

3 VHS videocassettes.

24 camcorder videocassettes.

 
Heavilon, TerryFaculty/Staff Boxes: Heavilon, Terry 

Material related to Terry Heavilon, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

 
Heifer International: Power Point Photos, Movie ClipMU2015/24 2003 Power Point presentation, images, and movie clip about Heifer International believed to have been supplied by Jan Schrock, daughter of Dan West, and is to be used for historical and educational purposes only. 
Heifer Project: Goshen OfficeLarge Box - Long Term Loan - with Dan West Boxes, Sanctum Materials relocated to the Manchester College Archives following the closure of the Goshen Office of Heifer Project. Materials include Seagoing Cowboy related articles. 
Helman Hall and Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Dedication: VideoMU2013/72 

9 October 1993 video of the dedication of A. Blair Helman Hall and the Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge.

 
Helman Tapes: Centennial Interview with Tim Jones Part 1 and 2MC2011/64a,b,c Centennial interview with President A. Blair Helman by Tim Jones, May 1988 accessioned as MC20211/64a,b. The third interview is accessioned as MC2011/64C and was recorded on 8 June 1988. 
Helman Tapes: Exit Interview 30 April 1986 MC2011/63 Student George Boudreau's interview with President A. Blair Helman on 30 April 1986. 
Helman Tapes: Movie AwardsMC2011/61 Mrs. Patricia Helman presents the Helman Movie Awards, "Stars Fell in September." Dr. David Waas, Master of Ceremonies. The "Oakey Awards," in honor of people whose talent and creativity has brought us entertainment throughout the years.  A comedic spoof. 
Helman Tapes: Retirement Part 1, 2 and 3MC2011/65a,b 

Three cassette tapes with tributes to A. Blair Helman upon his retirement and corresponing CDs.

 
Helman, A. Blair: Speeches and AddressesMC2011/167 Addresses authored and delivered by President A. Blair Helman.  
Helman, Pat: Star Church ServiceMC2011/83 

Pat Helman narrates a slide presentation delivered at Manchester Church of the Brethren on the topic of understanding God.  Other voices join in.

 
Helman: DeskMC General File: Desk  Information regarding President Helman's desk and credenza.  
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. 
 
Higher Education: PerspectivesMU2014/160 Faculty-Student Conference on 'Perspectives in Higher Education,'" Manchester College, 1959 with comparative statistics for Classes of 1957, 1958, 1959 on the Graduate Record Examination. 
Hiroshima: Ken BrownMC2010/38 wave sound 

Professor Ken Brown's Sermon Regarding Participation in 1977 Peace Walk and A-Bomb Conference, Japan.

 
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.

 
History: Indiana, Town of North Manchester and LocalMC2009/34 

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

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

 
History: Newspaper and Magazine MC2008/197 

Collection of newspapers and magazines from 1918 through 1974.  The first article is titled, "Kaiser Abdicates Throne; Surrender Is At Hand, Say German Socialists."  The last article is headlined, "Nixon's transcription of Watergate Tapes, The next question: Will House be satisfied?"

 
History: Postcard, Dead Man's Hill, Argonne, 1918MC2009/136 History, Indiana and Local: Postcard: Dead Man's Hill, Captured by the 35th, 26 September 1918, Argonne.  
History: The Village of Roanoke and the Wasmuth FamilyMU2012/104 

"The Saga of a Hoosier Village," by E. M. Wasmuth that tells the story of Roanoke, Indiana and the Wasmuth family.  Also included is information about the early years of Roanoke Classical Seminary.

 
History: Webster, Mary, Scrapbook, 1882MC2009/36  Mary E. Webster Scrapbook, Eureka, Kansas, 1882.  
Holl, Carl Waldo Faculty Staff Boxes: Holl, Carl Waldo  

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

 

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: PhotographsMC2004/223 

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

 
Holsinger, Clyde: 1939 RecordingMU2019/83 

Recording of the voice of Clyde Holsinger singing with piano accompaniment on 30 October 1939.

Recording of MC Male Quartet, also 30 October 1939.

 
Holsinger, Clyde: Memorial Service Audio RecordingMC2011/28 An audio recording of Dr. Clyde W. Holsinger's memorial service, 18 April 1975.   
Holsinger, Clyde: Photographs,1940's, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1955, 1960's, 1961, 1970's, 1970 MC2004/450 

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

 

 
Home Economics: DecoratingMC2011/49 Two women with delightful voices speak about the "museum look" for the home, that includes art everywhere, even in the bath.  There is a plethora of art for purchase, from newly sprouting galleries to department stores.   The remainder of the tape records stock prices. 
Home ManagementMC2010/94 

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

 
Homecoming 1969: ImagesMU2018/82 

Homecoming Queen, Joyce Malott, and escort, Dennis Steinhilber, are pictured in these images from Homecoming 1969, along with images of the football field and football fans.

 
Homecoming 1975: Production PhotographsMU2018/76 

Images from the 1975 Homecoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof."

 
Homecoming 2009 ImagesMU2015/17 

Football, King and Queen, and royalty candidate pictures, processed on 3 October 2009 and probably taken during Homecoming 2009.

 
Homecoming: VideoMU2019/61d What is probably pre-1941 color film footage of Homecoming, marching band and football.  
Honorary Degrees: Murray, Andrew, 1993MC2004/122: Murray Degree Photographs 

Andrew Murray received an honorary degree from Manchester College in 1993.  See MC2004/122 for photographs from this event.

 
Honors Convocation: ProgramsMCGeneral File: Honors Convocation Honors Convocation: Programs for May 1994, 2005, 2006, 2007. 
Honors or Math Banquet: Photograph 1981-1982MU2017/8f Photograph of either the 1981-1982 Honors Banquet, or the Math Banquet? 
Hood, JeffreyMC General File: Faculty, New, Hood, Jeffrey 

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Jeff hood has been appointed as Assistant Football Coach and a teacher in physical education. 

 

See also: Material related to Jeffrey Hood in the Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48

 
Hostetler: Summer 2003 Imagination GrantMU2018/72 Power Point presentation used as evidence for Summer 2003 Imagination Grant. 
Houser, BarbaraFaculty Staff Boxes: Houser, Barbara Barbara Houser, program for "Come and take a...Sentimental Journey, A Celebration to Honor Barbara Houser for Her 28 Years of Dedicated Service to Manchester College," 12 January 2005. Photograph. 
Houser, Barbara: ImagesMU2015/21 Images from celebrating honoring Barb Houser (January 2005), "Come and take a Sentimental Journey."  Included are many faculty and staff pictures. 
How Viable is Capitalism?Convocation Tape #33b: Lens, Sidney 

How Viable is Capitalism? The presenter speaks on one out of five topics that included

  • New Directions in the Labor Movement and 
  • Socialism for the Rich
  • In what sense is business changing?
  • What's threatening Capitalism?
 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Humanities Division: Assortment MC2009/178 

Humanities Division: Assortment of materials, circa 1969 - 2001.

 
Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered BrideMC2004/710 Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953.  This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger.  
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Ikenberry Hall Demolition: VideoMU2013/70 A video showing the preparation of ikenberry Hall for demolition, including interior and exterior shots.  Footage of the demolition of the brick house located west of Ikenberry on the corner of College Ave. and Wayne Street. Footage of the demolition of Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall, Demolition and Construction of Helman Hall: VideoMU2013/71 A video continuing the story of the demolition of Ikenberry Hall (see MU2013/70).  Groundbreaking and dedication of the construction site of Helman Hall with President Robinson officiating. Footage of the construction of Helman Hall, 1992. Openhouse showcasing the interior of Helman Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall: Alumni MemoriesMU2019/19 Video of alumni reminiscing about their experiences in Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall: Postcards, circa 1911MC2011/206a,b 

Two postcards with the same image of "Young Men's Hall, North Manchester."  This building was also known as Ikenberry Hall. Each card has a one cent stamp and a postmark of North Manchester, IND, Jul 21, 5 PM, 1911.

The cards were addressed to Mrs. Louis Achzehner of Newport, Kentucky.

 
Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and DanceUnrecorded 

Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

  • State physical educators group honors two Manchester students.
 
Indiana Campus Compact: Doudt, NCATE: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/361 

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

 
Indiana Heritage Research Grant MC General File: Indiana Heritage  

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

 
Indiana History: Roann MemorabiliaMC2010/123 

One piece of memorabilia from the State Exchange Bank, serving Roann since 1882. 

A copy of a One Thousand dollar bank note (?) from 1840 (?) on the recto, with an advertistement and program for festival honoring the history of the town of Roann, Indiana on the verso :

  • 1816 - Roann Remembers - 1966
 
Indiana History: Wabash CourthouseMC2010/125 A photograph circa the 1930's - 1940's (look at car) of the Wabash County Courthouse. 
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 Buffet 2003: ImagesMU2018/8 Images from the December 2003 International Buffet held on the Manchester College campus. 
International Fair and Fashion Show: RecordsMC2002/145 

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

 
International Fair RecordsMU2018/111 Background materials, programs, and photographs related to the 1993,1994 and 1995 International Fairs. Extensive article about Andrew Cordier, his wit and wisdom, and the intersection of his UN career with world events. 
International Fair: VideoMC2012/37 

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

 
Jackson, Jesse: MC BulletinManchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8, June 1969  Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pictures from symposium, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus.  
Jackson, Rev. Jesse: Speech at Manchester CollegeMC2011/7 wave sound 

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

 
January Term: 1970 Usumacinta ExpeditionMU2013/115 DVD and MP4 video A video documentary of the 1970 January Term expedition that Professor James R. C. Adams led to Usumacinta. Participants primarily included James R. C. Adams and Manchester College students. 
January Term: PhotographsMC2004/125 

January Term Children's Theatre, 1993.

Professor Jim Bishop and Marta Toranzo (Class of 1993) on January trip to India

 
January Term: RecordsMC2002/151 

January Term records including course proposals, waiver forms, and newspaper clippings.

 
Jarrett, JackMU2018/85 

Photographs, newspaper clippings, and personal statements related to the career of Manchester College's coach, Jack Jarrett.

 
Jean Childs Young Intercultural CenterMU2018/11 Video of the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center along with digital copy of the program. 
Jefferson Twp., Wayne Co., 1864 - 1871 School Record and Deportment Record Book MC2009/134 

Jefferson Twp., Wayne Co., 1864 - 1871 School Record and Deportment Record Book for Schools Number 4 and 5.

 
Johnston, Mark E: Small Business and Entrepreneurship ConferenceMU2014/55a,b MP4 video Video footage of the Mark E. Johnston Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference at Manchester College, 11 June 2003. 
Jones, Professor Robert: Structural Elements in Polyphonic MusicMC2011/104 Professor Robert Jones gives instruction on the topic of "Structural Elements in Polyphonic Music," 12 January 1971. 
Justiniano, Myrtis Becker, College Bills and Cancelled ChecksMC2009/132a-g 

Myrtis Becker Justiniano, MC Class of 1954.

  • Bills and cancelled checks
 
Kamphoefner, KathyFaculty Staff Boxes: Kamphoefner, Kathy 

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

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

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

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

 
Keim, Ray: A historical site recital tour,(A Field Course in History) MC2009/54 

Ray Keim: A historical site recital tour,(A Field Course in History) Sponsored by Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, July 4 - August 1, 1933 - This tour started at North Manchester and proceeded down the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers as far as Lafayette, covering nearly three thousand miles. A map is included with the brochure.

 
Kennedy, John F. and Johnson, Lyndon B.MC2010/172a,b 

Two magazines in memory of President John F. Kennedy with both giving a special section to the background of Lyndon B. Johnson.

 
Kessler, Agnes Faculty Staff Boxes: Kessler, Agnes  Information regarding Agnes Kessler:
  • Education, 1926-1929
  • Principal, Training School,1931-1942

See also: Confidential - Agnes Kessler's personnel file is located in the faculty filing cabinets housed in the Vault.

 
King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.MU2017/28 Letters regarding preparation for Dr. King's visit to Manchester College in 1967. This visit had to be postponed due to bad weather. Copies of speeches delivered at Dr. King's campus memorial service  in 1968. Spoken tributes were made by: President Hellman, Robert Allen, Jr., Terry Pettit, and Professor Ken Brown. Letters written for and against King's appearance on campus. 
King, FlorenceMC2004/207 

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

 
King, Martin Luther, 1968 Memorial: Convocation #2Convocation #2: King, Martin Luther, Memorial, 1968 The memorial in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held on 11 April 1968. 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Visit to North Manchester, 1968MC2002/154b Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Visit, 1968. 
Kintner, Edward: Diploma, 1912, 1938MC2004/353 

Edward Kintner:

  • Program from Spring 1940 tour of Manchester Chapel Choir.
  • Edward Kintner's diploma from Manchester College, B.A., 1912.
  • Edward Kintner's diploma from Manchester College, Doctor of Science, 1938.
  • Photograph of college apartments (located on College Ave & Wayne St).
 
Kintner, Edward: FuneralMC2011/33 

Audio recording of Professor Edward Kintner's funeral. 

 
Knuth, JulieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Knuth, Julie Copy of emaill announcing Julie Knuth as Executive Assistant to the President. 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

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

 
Leachman: Assortment of MaterialsMU2017/80 James Leachman's alternative service and draft counseling materials during the Vietnam War (1970's). Refugee resettlement materials (1970's and 1980's). 
Leckrone, Joyce: Kennedy CollectionMC2009/22 John F. Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy magazine and newspaper collection with a Christmas card reproduced from an original painting by Mrs. John F. Kennedy with a handwritten note to Joyce from "Gladdys."  This is presumably Gladdys Muir.  
Life SchoolsMC2004/247 
"Life Schools To Bridge Gap Between Vocations, Humanities."  Unknown newspaper October, 1976.  Photo of Ken Brown and Charles Boebel.  Article discusses continuing education program at Manchester College.
 
Lincoln Hall, Manchester College: Photograph, 1898MC2011/173 From Photo Box 88. Lincoln Hall, Manchester College, 1898. 
Lincoln, President: Assassination MC2009/20 President Abraham Lincoln: New York Times, Saturday,15 April, 1865 WHOLE NO.10.456 and New York Times, Saturday, 15 April 1865 WHOLE NO. 10.459. New York Herald 15 April 1865, New York Herald 15 April 1865 (another version).  
Little TurtleTHE KE NA PO CO MO CO, EEL RIVER, The Home of Little Turtle 

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

Copyright 1934, by Otho Winger, North Manchester, Indiana

The book has been scanned. Contact the Archivist.

 
Local History: Indiana County Boundary ChangesMC2010/34 History, Indiana and Local: "Indiana County Boundary Changes, A Special Sampling From 'Outline Maps of Indiana Boundaries,'" Reprinted from Indiana Boundaries by George Peace and Nellie C. Armstrong. 
Local History, Sidney P.T.A., Womanless Wedding, Fundraiser, 1932 - 1933MC2007/157 Sidney, IN, P.T.A. "A Womanless Wedding" fundraiser.  In this photograph men play the part of women and are dressed accordingly. 
Local History: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana,MC2007/174 History, Indiana and Local: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana, Volume 1, published by the Activity Department ARA Living Centers - Eastern Division, 1983. 
Local History: Clear-Creek Township High School: PhotographMC2008/127 Clear-Creek Township High School, 1901 class photo. 
Local History: ObituariesMC2008/74 

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

 
Local History: Place NamesMC2007/190 History, Indiana and Local: Place-Names of Chester Township Wabash County, Indiana. 
Local History: Shively, BillMC2007/169 One laminated newspaper article by Rufus King reflecting the life and personality of Bill Shively.  
Local History: Thank You letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants, 1989.MC General File: Indiana Heritage 

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

 
Local History: The Indianian, 1899MC2008/27 History, Indiana and Local: The Indianian, 1899; "Historic and Picturesque Indiana - Wabash County," (including a section about Manchester College). 
Long, Weltha MillerMC2002/175 

Weltha Miller Long Collection circa 1900-1901.

 
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. 
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester College 1993: VideoMU2013/67 Scenes from Manchester College during 1993, including Steve Alford, Jane Henney, and 1993 commencement exercises.  Faculty and students are interviewed.  Andy Murray receives an honorary degree during commencement. 
Manchester College and Mount Morris College: Photograph Collection2004/454-457  

Photos 1 - 72 : Manchester College Photographs.

Photos 72 - 105: Identification of Locations and Buildings (72 - 77 are missing).

Photos 106 - 189: Portraits and Uknown Affiliations.

Photos 191 - 229: Mount Morris College Photographs .

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC General File: Church of the Brethren  

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

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

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

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

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College Bulletin IndexMU2021/6 Boxes of topical index cards containing subject material and corresponding article location within Manchester College Bulletins. 
Manchester College Collection: Collected by Ferne BaldwinMU2013/155 

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

 
Manchester College Photographs: circa 1926MU2018/28 Manchester College photographs from the collection of Lynn and Mary (Gilbert) Sheller who graduated with the MC Class of 1926: Fred Conkling, Otho Winger, May Day. 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/722 

Student photographs: Postcards

1Administration Building on snowy day.  Card sent on 16 July 1928 to Mr. Wm. Bender in Albion Ind.
2Administration Building with American flag at entrance.  Verso: text describing the new Administration Building, dedicated on 7 January 1921.
3Administration Building. 
4Photograph of lightposts at end of sidewalk to front entrance of Administration Building. 
5Interior of bookstore when it was located in the basement of the Administration Building. 
6-7Photograph of Oakwood Hall with several women on porch.  Labeled, Ladies' Home showing New Addition
8Photograph of Oakwood Hall's entrance with about twenty women on the porch.   Sent to Naomi Miller in Columbiana, Ohio from Elsie (Miller?).
9Photograph of group of women gathered on Oakwood Hall's porch, in about 1912 or 1913. 
10Photograph of construction of original gymnasium in1911. 
11Photograph of students posed in front of Ikenberry Hall.  Some are wearing commencement garb.
12Photograph of Ikenberry Hall.  Labeled on front:  Young Men's Hall.  North Manchester, Ind.  Sent on 17 May 1910 to Miss Mildred Cassel from North Manchester.

 
Manchester College: Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth AnniversaryMC2002/247  

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

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

 
Manchester College: 1900MU2018/60 

Photograph of Manchester College dated "1900" on verso.

Photograph of North Manchester, Indiana Conference Ground where Annual Meeting was held in 1900.

 
Manchester College: Advertising FansMU2017/86 23 fans from the U. O. Colson Company of Paris, Illinois, advertising Manchester College. 
Manchester College: Deed Records,1895,1899 MC2010/15 

Manchester College transcription of deed records 1895 and 1899. This is the transcription of the Deed Record 71, Microfilm Reel 41 found in The North Manchester Center for History, North Manchester, Indiana. Transcribed are pages 67 and 68.

 
Manchester College: Eberly, WIlliam Collection: Manchester CollegeMC2011/221 

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

 
Manchester College: Historical Movies MC2009/147a,b,c,d 

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


 
Manchester College: Historical Recording of MemoriesMC2011/78 Manchester College's present superimposed upon the history of Manchester College's  past.  This was recorded during Manchester's 90th Anniversary and included faculty and staff emeriti. Some of these individuals had also been students at Manchester College:  Max Allen, Professor Emeritus of Art (MC Class of 34), Russell Bollinger (MC Class of 1926), Nettie Leasure, Eldon R. Burke, Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science (MC Class of 1922), T. Wayne Rieman, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, L. W. Shultz (MC Class of 1914). 
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: Ideals, Objectives, RequirementsMC2008/84 

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

 
Manchester College: Promotional Audio and Conferring of 1972 Honorary Degrees and GraduationMC2011/10 wave sound and CD 

This recording is in two parts:

"What is Manchester College?" promotional audio portion of a filmstrip or slide show ("a chairbound tour").  Audio of choir singing "By the Kenapocomoco."

1972 Conferring of Honorary Degrees and Graduation:

James Farmer, Civil Rights Activist,  with Dean Howard Book presentating. James Farmer was Race relations secretary with Fellowship of Reconciliation.  He was also involved in the labor movement. Author, "Freedom When," Random House, 1966. Recommendation for the Honorary Degree, "Doctor of Humanities."  Conferring of degree by President Helman.

Thurl Donald Metzger: Doctor of Humanities. Conferring of degree by President Helman.

Robert Miller Stauffer: Conferring of degree, Doctor of Laws. Manager of North Manchester Foundry.

 
Manchester College: Promotional Material, OlderMC2010/169 

Older promotional materials for Manchester College:

One small booklet promotes the Educational Department that "has gained recognition in Indiana, Ohio and other states." 

There is also a publicity postcard in black and white showing 9 shots of locations and buildings on campus.

One small print of Oakwood Hall.

 
Manchester Subscription Agency MC2009/17 

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

 
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Concert Recording, 1989MU2012/29 Recording of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra concert performed on 5 November 1989. 
Manchester vs. Bluffton, 1982: Football, VideoMC2011/131 Manchester College Football, Manchester vs. Bluffton, 30 October 1982 reel-to-reel tape and digitized transfer to DVD. 
Mangai, Dagnew, Hailu: Memorial ServiceMU2016/5 MP4 

Video of memorial service for Manchester University students Nerad Grace Mangai, Brook M. Dagnew, and Kirubel Alemayehu Hailu in MP4 Video and DVD format.  Copies of memorial service program.

 
Maps of North Manchester MC2009/82a,b,c,d 

Four maps of North Manchester from various years and sources.  Maps show stores and identify buildings in the town.

 
Marden, Parker: "A Celebraton of His Presidency"MU2018/117 A video honoring the work of Parker Marden, who served Manchester College as President from 1994 - 2005. 
Marden, Parker: Portrait negativesMU2021/4 Portraits of Manchester College President, Parker Marden as he is captured speaking to the camera. 
Marden, Parker: SpeechesMU2018/53 

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

 
Marken, Parker: Celebration of Presidency, DVDMC2006/11 Parker Marden: "A Celebration of His Presidency, 1994-2005," DVD-R by Manchester College. 
Marketing Materials for AdmissionsMU2018/9 Admissions materials used for marketing Manchester College
Marketing Materials: Student Photographs and Marketing EmployeesMU2014/161 

2006 student photographs.

Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006.

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

Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver.

MC Visual Identity Guide.

 

 
Mason, Neva Miller: ScrapbookMU2019/58 

One scrapbook depicting the lives of eight freshman Manchester College girls who roomed together at 703 College Ave. during the year of 1946-1947 (the 703ers).

 
Mastodon DigMC2007/144 Photos from the mastodon dig circa 1929. 
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. 
May Day Celebrations: 1930 - 1948MU2013/32 C Photographs of May Day celebrations spanning 1930 through 1948, along with Queens of the May and their Courts. 
May Day Celebrations: of the 1920'sMU2013/32 B 

Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens, and their Courts (1920 - 1929).

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1950'sMU2013/32 D 

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1960'sMU2013/32 E Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Queens and their Courts, from the 1960's. 
May Day Celebrations: The 1970' s through 1993 MU2013/32 F Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens and their Courts from 1970 through 1993. 
May Day: Homecoming, Valentine and May DayMU2013/32 A Photographs of 1943 and 1969 Valentine Queens and Court.  Pictures of Homecoming Queens and Courts for various years during the 1960's and 1970's.  Unidentifiable pictures from May Day celebrations circa 1920 and forward. 
Mayer, Major William E. and Student Readings for Oral InterpretationMC2011/38 

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

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

 

 

 
MC2009/04MC2009/04 Picnic on campus lawn.  
McFadden, David: Video of MU Presidential InaugurationMU2014/159 

7 November 2014 video documentation of David McFadden's inauguration as President of Manchester University.

 
Medical Practicum: HistoryMU2018/116 Statistical information regarding Manchester University's Medical Practicum: Medical Practicum Data 1981 - 2018, Medical Practicum Sites, Students and Staff, Medical Practicum History 2018 to 28 June 2018. 
Merdock, Deroy: Convocation TapeConvocation Tape #199: Merdock, Deroy Rev. Deroy Murdock's presentation on 23 September 1985. 
Messiah, 1970: RecordingMC2011/31 Presentation of The Messiah, 1970. 
Meyer, Barbara Carlile: ScrapbookMU2018/99 A digital copy of the scrapbook of Barbara (Carlile) Meyer (MC 1957) that documents and illustrates her Manchester College experience, September 1953 - Spring 1957.  
Miller, E. C. and Lou: Wedding Party PhotographMU2013/92 

Composite photograph of the wedding party of E. C. and Lou Miller.

 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

Much more material than can be described. Please go into the accession page to read Scope and Contents. The collection includes the following but is vastly larger:

Obituaries, information on the Shull children, photograph of son of Moy Gwong,  "Memory Speaks, North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years," program for play written by Dr. Charles Boebel, article from "The Noble County American," Albion, Indiana, Thursday, June 24, 1982, pg. 7 regarding the Potawatomi Chief Simon Pokagon, Last Chief of the Potawatomies, personal information about Edith Alice Miller, letter by Otho about his wife's, Ida's death, and Class of 1926 Information, as saved by Edith Miller.

For more information on Edith Alice Miller see West Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2009/87 

Elder Robert Henry Miller, minister in the Church of the Brethren had a son, Manchester College Professor Robert Henry Miller, a minister as well.  The accession page gives information about both father and son. MC2009/87 is the manuscript of an unpublished book by Professor R. H. Miller, "Comments on the Gospel of John."

Miller, Robert Henry (1825-1892) obituary in the Gospel Messenger.

 
Mindpower: 1983 Domino VideoMU2014/7 MP4 video 15 year old, Dr. Domino [Kurt Shady] , a sophomore from Muncie's Delta High School, uses 8,000 dominos during a Mindpower program at Manchester College, 5 October 1983. 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardMU2018/63 

Qualifications for a Foreign Missionary and missionary wife - Reorganization Plan of COB Home Mission Work to carry on the work of Church Extension in America and the World. - 1925 Report of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the C. B. I. S. Held at the School 9 1925 along with Recommendations for the Idaho request  - Private School Inspection form - Balance Sheet and Statement For Year Ending 1913, 1916,1919, 1925 for the Brethren Publishing House, and Schedule of Business for Directors meeting of the Brethren Publishing House, 1925 - Newspaper clippings - 1942 clipping recapping President Schwalm's Lion's Club speech -"Odd-Fellowship" and its history and Why Christians cannot belong - Secret Societies - 1922 Brethren Publishing House Financial Report - Buying Brethren Publishing Co. stock to support missionary work - Young People's Commission appeal promoting their own publication -  Manchester College Audit Report for F/Y 1935 - Manchester College and Manchester College Foundation and Holding Co., Inc. audits,1937 -  Preliminary meeting and estimates for Fine Arts Building construction and pledge reports - Official Reports of the General Mission Board 1920-1927 - Helser correspondence - Early Nigerian missionary conflicts - Correspondence 1920 forward, between Charles Bonsack and Otho Winger, including the1937 Japanese capture of the China mission area - Correspondence between the General Brotherhood Board and missionaries in India and China (1913 - 1918) - Copies of  Business/Financial Reports/and Minutes of the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board (1912 -1947).

 
Moments with ManchesterMC2011/34 James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration.  This show was delivered on 1 January 1967. 
Moments with ManchesterMC2011/35 

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration.  This show was delivered on 5 April 1967. Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations at MC, gives a homily.

 
Moments with ManchesterMC2011/36 

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration featuring the Manchester College Symphonic Band (not dated).

 
Moments with Manchester: Fanning, Nancy and Frantz, DeanMC2011/98 Nancy Fanning (MC Class of 1966) and Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations, are highlighted on this recording of the radio broadcast, "Moments with Manchester."  Nancy Fanning (Bachus) plays piano solos and Frantz reads a story of bees, relating the work of bees to the potential spirit of Christian living. Circa 1966. 
Morris, Charles: MemorialMC2011/9 wave sound and CD 

Recording of the Charles Morris memorial service.

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

 

 
Mount Morris College: 1894 Reunion of Old Settlers of Ogle CountyMC2004/680-8 Old Settlers of Ogle County 13th Annual Reunion held on the campus of Mount Morris College, 1894.  Invitation and program. 
Mount Morris College: Anniversary BookletMU2013/26 A booklet commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  Brief history of Rock River Seminary and Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris College: Heisler Collection, Photographs of Alumni, 100th Anniversary, College Song, 1912 Fire, History, Old Folks HomeMC2004/540  

Milly Heisler Collection including a history of Mount Morris College.  Picture of Mount Morris Old Folks Home. Photos of "pigtail day" and "tie day," as well as other interesting images.

 

 
Mount Morris College: Permanent RecordsMC2004/215 Mount Morris College: Permanent records from Mount Morris Academic Department, 1880s 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Mow, Anna: Family PhotographsMU2021/13 Anna and Baxter Mow family photographs. 
Muir, GladdysLarge Box 89 (Peace Studies 4): Muir, Gladdys 

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

 
 
Muir, Gladdys: the Eisan CollectionMU2019/108 A scrapbook containing a calendar for 1945, probably created by the Eisan's. The scrapbook contains original drawings, watercolors, and calligraphy, by artist, Gladdys Muir, photographs, Muir correspondence, "The United Nations Today," by Muir, a copy of the Muir biography by H. Hogan, and Muir's tea-jacket. 
Multicultural Affairs: Black Student UnionMU2019/94 Various Black Student Union historical materials dating back to the 1970's - 2000. 
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. 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictOne Large Box Historical materials related to the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
Music and Choral: PhotographsMU2013/140 Pictures of music related classrooms as well as choral and instrumental groups spanning 1900 through the 1970's. 
Music DepartmentMU2018/110 An assortment of materials from the Department of Music, including A Cappella Choir and "What is Man?" (1966) photographs. Slides of instructors and students within the Music Department. 
Music, Chorus, Bands, and Clubs: PhotographsMU2013/141a-l Photographs of choral groups, bands, and organizations on the Manchester College campus. 
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: The Lovin Sound, Independent Student Music Group, 1967-1969MC2011/207 

Ann Blair, Jan Deaton, Dodie Heiny, Ann Lawver, and Linda Zumbrun were the student artists who sang these songs.  This was an independent group of Manchester College students unrelated to the College's music program. 

 
Musical Performances at Manchester College: Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/41 

Recording of musical segments that include the String Symphony Concert, 1964, and Janice, a 1966 soloist singing The False Prophet.

 
Myers, Michaele: Collection of Actress from Sydney, IndianaMU2014/6 

A history of actress, Michaele Myers, as written by Martha Ann Merkle Myers.  Also included are plays, photographs, newspaper articles, and posters.

 
Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

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

 
Native American Pottery Sherds: ArizonaMC2007/139 Native American relics - potsherds from Arizona pueblo and some (Miami) tool fragments found on the Manchester campus 
Natural Science: Photograph, circa 1897MC2004/724 Photograph depicts an early lab at Manchester College, located in Bumgardner Hall.  Labeled on back:  Beginning at left from back, forwards:  ?, ?, Cecil Jordan, G. W. Tannreuther, ?, E.G.H., ?, A.E. Keufer, ?, Mary Jordan, ?.  At Manchester College, Spring of 1898 or Fall of 1897.  
Natural Sciences Division: Chemistry Symposium 1975MC2008/171a-h 

Chemistry Symposium 1975 speaker correspondence, resume and presentation files.  One 1899 Oregon H.S. commencement program.

 

 
Natural Sciences Division: Science Symposium 20 April 1990 Media Cabinet: Science Symposium April 1990 

Science Symposium 20 April 1990.   SVHS tapes copied to DVD-R in 2010, see Media Cabinet, IIS.

Dr. Dale Oxender, "Impact of Biotechnology on Man's Environment." [dubbing master]

Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [SVHS original]

Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [dubbing master]

Dr. David Miller, "Management of Low-Level Radiocactive Wastes." [SVHS original] (SLIDES)

Dr. David Miller, "Management of Low-Level Radiocactive Wastes." [dubbing master] (SLIDES)

Dr. Roger Dilling, "Global Warming-Physics of Phantasm? An Environmental Mandate for 'Mission to Planet Earth.'"  [SVHS dubbing Master]

Dr. Richard Ringeisen, "Mathematical Sciences..." and Dr. Roger Dilling, "Global Warming..." [SVHS original SLIDES]

See Media Cabinet, IIS.

 

 
Neff, Robert: Commemorating the Death of ChristConvocation Tape #175: Neff, Robert Speaker:  Dr. Robert Neff, who at that time was General Secretary of the General Board of the Church of the Brethren.  The speech was given on 1 October 1984. 
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: 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. 
Neher, Minnerva: Missionary to China, CorrespondenceBrethren People File: Neher, Minerva 

Signed letter from Minerva Neher, missionary to Shou Yang, Shansi, China, dated 18 August 1936.

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

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

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

 
Neher, Olive: Family VideoMU2019/61b Reel to reel film titled "Olive Neher" and contains what might be footage of family and friends circa the 1930's. 
Neher, OscarMU2019/40 The Oscar Neher Mount Morris College and Manchester College Collection 
Newman, Paul: Contact PrintsMU2013/8 Contact prints of Paul Newman's stop on campus in April of 1968 while campaigning for Senator Euguene McCarthy who was seeking the Democatic presidential nomination. 
News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001ROSeptember2012/25 News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process.  Not all of the releases have been recorded. 
Newscast: 21 September 1994MU2013/62 Channel 15 newscast from 21 September 1994, featuring Manchester College as " A best value among Midwestern Colleges." 
Newspaper CollectionMC2009/21 

Collection of newspapers including:

  • Dixon Evening Leader, 7 November 1918, "HUNS QUIT"...'War Ends At 2 P.M. As Germany Accepts Allied Terms; French Are Wild With Joy"
  • Dixon Evening Leader, 11 November 1918, "Huns Bow Completely To The Allied Demands."
  • The Indianapolis Times, 12 September 1938, "War or Peace--- Hitler to Decide."
  • The Washington Post, 21 January 1953, "Ike Takes Helm in a 'Time of Tempest..'"
  • Chicago Daily News, 23 November 1963, "President is Killed...".
  • The Christian Science Monitor, 25 November 1963, "U.S. Rallies in Crisis," [assassination of John F. Kennedy and L. B. Johnson sworn in as 36th President of the U.S.].
  • The News Journal, North Manchester, Indiana, 25 November 1963, "Country Mourns Slain President."
 
Newspaper Spread: Education and Professional Programs DivisionMC2009/118 Newspaper spread, "Manchester Makes Educators," by Joe Gaskill.  
North Manchester BuildingsFile Folder: Local History Section, northeast shelving unit, (IS).  History, Indiana and Local: Hotel, Town of North Manchester:  Lantz House, Sheller Hotel, Grimes Hotel and Hospitality House.  
North Manchester Historical Society: Historical Presentations on Local HistoryMU2017/18 Papers on aspects of North Manchester's history presented to the North Manchester Historical Society. 
North Manchester History: HousesMC2011/230 

"Old Houses of North Manchester, Indiana," written by L. Z. Bunker, M. D. and retyped and illustrated by Allan White.

 
North Manchester: Local HistoryMC2010/153 A publicity postcard with the family portrait of the Rev. J. I. Byler and Family, "Gospel Singers" from North Manchester, Indiana. 
Nutt, Grady: ConvocationMC2011/48 Mr. Grady Nutt is a comedian and a minister.  He performed at Manchester College on 7 April 1975. 
Oak Leaves: Negatives and Contact SheetsMU2014/3 Negatives, contact sheets, and photographs from the Office of the "Oak Leaves" - circa 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998,1999, 2000, 2003 and 2004. 
Oak Leaves: Idea Box, Photograph and Printing RemnantsMU2014/2 A wooden suggestion box from the "Oak Leaves" office, wood-backed plates for printing, some photographs. 
Oaks: PhotographsMU2014/36 

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

 
Oakwood Hall Demolition and Rebuilding: VideoMU2013/69 A video showing the exterior and interior of Oakwood Hall prior to demolition, the demolition of the building, and video footage of the construction of the new Oakwood Hall. 
Oakwood Hall: Slides and ImagesMU2014/46 Slides and digitized copies of the old Oakwood Hall and the newly constructed Oakwood. One image of The Oaks exterior. 
Observatory: Charles MorrisMU2018/54 Materials related to the development, construction and dedication of the Charles S. Morris Observatory. 
Observatory: Morris, Charles S.Observatory: Information For material regarding the Charles S. Morris Observatory, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, October 1950 p.4; March 1977 p.4; Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2; 22 September 1960 p.2; Photo box 118. 
Office of Academic Affairs: AssortmentMC2011/203 
  • Sabbatical letters.
  • Manchester Institute.
  • Reaching Business and Community Through Expert Training, Tree Commemoration 30 October 2003.
  • A Proposal for a Shared Investment in a New College Union at Manchester College, 1998, Capital Improvement Program,The Lilly Endowment, Inc.
 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets.  See "Scope and Content."

 
Office of Printing Services: PosterMC2010/53: O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994 This is part of the larger collection accessioned as MC2010/53.  
Opening Convocation MaterialsMU2019/60d Opening Convocation materials for 1994, 1995, 2001, including 2001 address by president Marden, "The State of the College, 2001: Or Chet Does Not Just Happen." 
Opening Convocation, 2017: ProgramMU2018/93 Program for the Opening Convocation of the 2017-2018 academic year, 29 August 2017. 
Opening Convocation: 2016MU2015/98 Program for the Opening Convocation of the 2015-2016 academic year. 
Oppenheim, Etta H.Photo Box 186, MC2004/386  Tribute to Etta H. Oppenheim by Professor R. H. Miller.  
Oppenheim, Isaac and Etta H. MC2009/149 

Photograph of the donors, "Professor of Mathematics," Isaac and Etta H. Oppenheim.

 
Oppenheim: Boys and CarsMC2011/223 Gene Oppenheim, Ben Oppenheim, Isaac Oppenheim and Phil Oppenheim all had unique interests in automobiles. 
Oral History of Indiana 1983 - 1984: PhotographMC2010/160 

1983 - 1984 photograph of Manchester College students working with local citizens to produce an "Oral History of Indiana."

Also see:  President's 1984 Annual Report, page 12.

 
Oral Interpretation and ASCD Eductional ConferenceMC2011/37 

It appears that two unrelated recordings are on one reel-to-reel audio tape.  T

Track #1 - a presentation of readings by students for the study of oral interpretation, circa 1959 - 1963. 

Track #2 is of an ASCD education meeting featuring Harold Taylor and Gardner Murphy. 

 
Original Alumni Fountain: PhotographMC2003/55 

Original Alumni Fountain Photograph: Crowd of men, women, and children surrounding original Alumni Fountain.  Bumgardner Hall is shown in the background.

 

See Also: Fountains.

 
Orpurt, Philip: Classroom PhotographsMU2018/73 Photographs of Professor Phil Orpurt in classroom setting. 
Otho Winger Experience 2014MU2014/71 MP4 file documenting "The Otho Winger Experience," musical event, 2014. 
Oxender, DaleMC2006/5  

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

 

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

 
Peace Choir: AlbumMU2017/91 Digitized copy of the Manchester College Peace Choir's album, "While I Live, I Will Sing." 
Peace House 

Additional information on the Peace House can be found in, "The Sunken Garden Home of Ralph G. and Vinna C. Rarick."

 
Peace PoleMC2002/221 

Peace poles, which state, "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in several languages have been dedicated in several locations on Manchester's campus and in North Manchester. 

  • Correspondence, dedication programs, newspaper articles

More information at Peace Poles can be found at www.peacepoles.com

 

For related material regarding the Peace Pole see: Messenger June 1996 p.5

 
Peace Studies, Fifty Years: Arias, OscarMU2015/151 wave sound Sponsored by the Ropchan Endowment, fifty years of Peace Studies at Manchester College is celebrated with speaker, Dr. Oscar Arias,  former president of Costa Rica, and Nobel Laureate for his work to effect peace in Central America. 
Peace Studies: Administration Office MomentosMU2012/67 

One VHS tape - The Vagina Monologues.

One book, "Gladdys E. Muir, Professor, Peacemaker, Mystic," by Herbert Hogan.

One notebook containing schedules for special convocations, events and Values Ideas and the Arts programs beginning Winter Term 1960 and ending Spring Term 1979.

 

 
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 Studies: Faith Perspectives in PeaceMU2015/137 wave sound 

Representatives from different faiths give their tradition's perspectives on peace in an event sponsored by the Manchester College Peace Studies Program and the Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Peace Studies: Faith Perspectives in Peace - IslamMU2015/142 wave sound Bilal Abdula talks about Islam during "Faith Perspectives on Peace" on 24 February 1990.
Lois Barrett, a Mennonite, presents during "Faith Perspectives on Peace."
 
Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
Peace: Mason, JudyBC2015/13 wave sound Member of the Church of the Brethren, and Manchester College alumna, Judy Mason, is interviewed about her formation as a peacemaker and about her experience as a U.S. student in Ghana. 
PERC Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony: VideoMU2014/18 MP4 video A video of the PERC renovation groundbreaking ceremony on 3 September 1997. 
Perkins, John, Going Through Samaria: Convocation #25, 1976Convocation #25: Perkins, John Rev. Mr. John Perkins gives the address, "Going Through Samaria," 13 October 1976. 
Petersime, Amy: Winner, Women's HurdlesMU2013/39 a,b Video recording of the 1995 NCAA D3 National 100 Meter Women's Hurdles, won by Amy Petersime, Manchester College. 
Petersime, Ray Child Care FoundationMU2021/17 Photographs and materials related to Ray Petersime's work with the Child Care Foundation (CCF). 
Petersime, Ray: Photo CollectionMU2019/54 Ray Petersime's images of the construction of Petersime Chapel and buildings on the college campus, including the newly constructed Holl Kinter Hall of Science. 
Petersime, Ray: Poland and Post WWII ReliefMU2021/9 Documents related to Ray Petersime's May 1946 trip to Poland where he delivered hatching eggs to a war torn population, and Petersime's subsequent European relief activities (February 1946 to May 1948).  
PhilophronianMC General File  

Male literary society, counterpart to Philalethean.  Photocopy of image of key fob. 

1921 Aurora, pg. 74.: Motto: "Strength United is Stronger."  

 
Philorhetoria Graduates of 1924MC2004/493 Philorhetoria (male)  graduates of 1924.  
Philorhetoria Literary SocietyMC2003/358  Philorhetoria (male) and Philomathea (female).  
Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

A packet of materials was dropped at the Front Desk of the Library by an unidentified individual during the month of July 2011.  The contents contained photographs from Manchester College and one paper fan from a local funeral home.  The Archivist believes this assortment was received from former Archivist, Ferne Baldwin. Two of the photographs were of the "Flying Club?" and were accessioned as MC2011/190.  A listing of the remaining objects follows:

1.  One fan from George N. Bender & Son Funderal Directors, North Manchester, Indiana.  The picture on the fan is that of a young mother holding a sleeping baby in her arms and is titled, "Loves Gift Divine." This fan will be filed in the Local History Box of the Archives by its accession number MC2011/192fan.

2.  Eight Photographs:

Two photographs of the gymnasium layout for a program held in June 1967.  At first glance, until looking at the date, it appears as if this could be for baccalaureate and commencement exercises.

One photograph of Student Alumni Service Award recipients, Cynthia Bull (MC Class of 1990) and Matthew Smucker (MC Class of 1990) as well as Alumni Service Award reciptients Robin Lahman, Florence Freed (MC Class of 1928) and Helen Taylor (MC Class of 1973).

Two color snapshots of the footfield field with chairs, platform and band.  This is possibly for graduation exercises.

One black and white photograph of aerial view of campus with Petersime Chapel, Funderburg Library, the Gymnasium/Auditorium, Holl-Kintner Hall of Science and the Winger building before it was the Wine-Winger building.

8" x 10" black and white photograph of students, possibly from the 1970's. 

Black and white 8" x 10" publicity photograph of Paul Polivnick, Associate Conductor, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

 

 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs 1963Neg27196: 1963 

Images of one or two events, possibly including students and alumni.  A decorative turkey plate might indicate this is a Thanksgiving function.  Also included is a bicycle race down College Avenue.

 
Photographs 1963: Football Neg26116: 1963 Images of what might be a  Homecoming football game circa 1963.  They contain images of cheerleaders leading the team in a grand entrance, as well as pictures of spectators and what might be alumni. Also included is a family group outside of Petersime Chapel. 
Photographs 1984MU2015/100a,b,c,d Slides (circa 1984) from the Public Relations office picturing students, campus scenes and buildings, faculty/staff, and classroom scenes. 
Photographs and Woman's Club BanquetMU2021/7 Aerial image of campus and picture of the Freshman Class of 1940. One program for the "College Woman's Club Banquet," March 1969.  
Photographs circa 1964Neg15305 

Pictures of Professor Genita Speicher giving piano instruction, choral event in old gymnasium, language lab, exterior of old gym, and Seniors holding candles at graduation.

 
Photographs circa 1964Neg16021 Pictures of individual playing chime and students studying  an intimidating piece of equipment.  Perhaps this is a type of computer? 
Photographs of Conductor, Arthur FiedlerMC2010/102 Photographs of Arthur Fiedler on the Manchester College campus when he came to direct the Manchester College String Festival. 
Photographs: 1966-1967MU2019/12 Pictures obtained from negatives.Topics include:1966-1967 basketball game between Manchester and Terra Haute, 1966 HCC Co-Champ football with Jarrett and Jim Andrews, Tim Dubois, Steve Hazelwood, Don Blair, along with student and campus photos. Photos of the 1967 Aurora staff,1966-1967 Baseball team and of Funderburg Library move-in.  
Photographs: 1976-1977 Academic YearMU2019/11 

Scanned images created from negatives processed from July 1976 through December 1976. Pictures from the Alumni trip to Great Britain during the summer of 1976.

 
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: circa 1963 and1964Neg12874 Images from circa 1963 and 1964. An assortment of pictures reflecting the construction of the College Union,  Earl Garver and Jim Garber, the renovation of Wample Auditorium, and possibly the renovation of the Oakwood Hall basement. 
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2003/226 Faculty/Staff Photograph Collection  
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
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. 
Photographs: Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/1 - Folder 2 Interesting photographs from various years that might have been used for a display.   
Physical Education: Exercise VideoMU2013/61 Video focusing on exercise and physical fitness.  The VHS tape was identified as Jill Morgan, 1992 
Physical PlantMU2013/155, Folder 8 

Topics related to MC's safety and maintenance concerns and include but are not limited to:

1959 – Shrubbery memorial by Dr. Lee Smith.

1960 - Gift of property.

1965 - Gift of car to College.

1969 – Business Office renovation.

1974 - Auction notice.

1977 – Railroad track removal.

1977 – Renovation of Administration Building – letter of concern.

1980 – Storm warnings.

1981 – Vehicle maintenance 1981

1981 –Computer use by Physical Plant -  Paul Shrider’s establishment of the computer system in the power plant building.

1985 – David Good in enclosed  snowplow.

1988 - Tornado Preparedness Week.

1993 – custodial care.

1994 - Policies - use of facilities.

1994 – Staff saves $200,000.

1995 - Insurance Safety Inspection

1995 - Use of fleet vehicle policy 2000 - Parking


 
Physical Plant: Fleet of VehiclesMC2010/143 One copy of a 1981 newspaper article about the College's vehicular fleet. 
Physical Plant: ProjectsMU2016/7 The Physical Plant presents photographs of campus projects titled, "Your Tuition Money at Work." 
Planer, Professor John: An Introduction to Electronic MusicMC2011/101 This is a recording made for class.  Professor John Planer pre-records a presentation that is an introduction to electronic music.  Music samples are played. 
Plant Analysis Notebook: Goshorn, Mt. Morris College, 1889MC2011/125 

About 61 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by Ezra N. Goshorn, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  The book spans 17 April 1889 through 29 July 1897.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar.

 
Plant Analysis Notebook: Ikenberry, Mt. Morris College, 1888MC2011/113 

About 150 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by W. Lewis Ikenberry, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  The book spans 21 April 1888 through 30 May 1893.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar. Although preformatted, the individual fills in the blanks.  W. Lewis Ikenberry, from Waterlook Iowa, filled this book out in detail, including localities where specimens were found, such as:

College campus, Mt. Morris, Ilinois, May 9, 1988.

Pine Creek 3 mi. W. Mt. Morris, May 16, 1888.

Rock River below Oregon,Illinois,June 2, 1888

Cedar River, opp J. Murphy, Waterloo, Iowa, July 4, 1892

Cascade Glenn, Ann Arbor, Michigan,May 30,  1893.

 About 150  plants are described and recorded. 

 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988MC2001/3 Box 1 

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

 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988, 1989MC2001/3 Box 2 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #2: 1988 - including 50 years of "Teflon" and the Du Pont Plunkett awards (1988, 1989 and beyond). 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical MaterialMC2001/3 Box 3 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. 
Plunkett, Roy: Diplomas, Awards, CommendationsMC2001/3 A collection of Roy Plunkett's diplomas,  awards and commendations. 
Plunkett, Roy: Honors Assembly Video 1990MU2014/8 MP4 video Dr. Roy J. Plunkett is recognized (video location 24:30) through receipts of the ASME Holley medal for the discovery of Teflon. 
Plunkett, Roy: ObjectsMC2001/3 Objects and plaques in the possession of Plunkett that were received as awards, commemorative items, gifts, or as examples of the varied uses of Teflon. Slides and notecards for presentations. Other Plunkett awards and objects are on display on the second floor of the Science Center and are not documented. 
Plunkett, Roy: Photographs MC2004/285  Photographs of Roy Plunkett at various times in his life. 
Plunkett, Roy: Video CollectionMC2001/3 MP4 file Videos within the Plunkett collection: National Inventors Hall of Fame (1992), "TEFLON, The Accidental Wonder," by K. Birkemeier (1990), The Plunketts in Shimizu (1988), News 11,  San Jose,  "Dr. Roy Plunkett- Du Pont Teflon," (1985), "Our Commitment to Tomorrow Began 50 Years Ago." Plunkett on "The Today Show," and the 1989 and 1991 Plunkett Awards. Note: Not for reproduction or duplication. Came to Archives as part of Roy Plunkett's personal collection. 
Polley, Frederick: ArtistMC2002/228 Artist, Frederick Polley, sketch collection.  
Polley, Frederick: Artist, DrawingMC2004/624 Frederick Polley drawing of Ikenberry Hall.  
Pollution: GarnerMC2011/89 

Dr. Garner, who had been affiliated with the Environmental Protection Agency, talks about pollution, the auto industry, catalytic converters and their pollutants, consumption, oil shortages, and the idea that "technology can disrupt nature but it can't transcend it." 

President Helman is captured giving an address about Manchester College and higher education in a Christian college. He also touches on environmental concerns.

 
Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

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

 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
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. 
Presentation: Wright, Dr. NathanMC2011/73 

Dr. Nathan Wright, African-American leader, educator, and activist presents, "What Black Educators Are Saying."

 
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 AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
President's Box: #1MU2016/20 MC Factbooks, 1988, 1999, 2000, Dashboard Indicators (Fall 2000, 2001), "Toward a Margin for Excellence, Strategic Indicators" (1977), VIA 1996 - 1997 notebook, Helman retirement preparations, Helman portrait preparations, Labor force changes in Indiana, projections for 1996 - 2010, fifty years of Brethren Volunteer Service, BVS volunteers from MC and influence on career, CPS and Brethren Service Committee including Cordier, Shultz, Kinsel, Zigler, Durnbaugh, Eby, West, Indiana Higher Education Facility Study (1967, 1973), Hegis Facilities Data (1970, 1971), ""A Campaign to Strengthen MC," PERC building project, "Reflections on the Theological Exploration of Vocation," study of financial and academic resources at MC (1965). 
President's Box: #2MU2016/20b 

Major Report for "Focus on the 70's" Campaign. Materials related to the Church of the Brethren Education Query 1987-1989 with the intent of strengthening the relationship between church and education. Brethren Colleges Abroad Materials 1988 -1992.  Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education materials for the years 1985 -1992.


 
President's Box: #3MU2016/20c 

Materials belonging to President Helman, President Robinson, and Vice President Fahs.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education materials (NCATE) for reaccreditation: 1970 - 1982, 1972 - 1973, 1982 - 1983, 1972 - 1973 through 1976.

Council on Social Work Education: 1973 - 1979, 1979 - 1984, 1986 - 1987 through 1992. Evaluation of Social Work program for reaccreditation through site visit reports.

Facilities planning studies and preparations for specifications of Science Center and building updates. Building and programmatic needs by department.

Discussion related to historic preservation of fountain and buildings on College Avenue.

Residence Hall Planning Committee  surveying improvement options, circa 1990 - 1993.

Space Inventory 1972 as part of Indiana Higher Education Facilities Study.

Proposed Campus Plan with guidelines for long range physical development.

1991 Student Housing Evaluation.

1990 Physical Plant Study.

Structural and regulative report of major Campus buildings.

1958 Plan of Campus Development.

 
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: CommitteesMU2020/32 President Helman's committee files - in alphabetical order: AAFRO Program through topics such as Peace Studies, Professional Studies Committee, PERMABIX (dorm maintenance issues), Professional Studies - and then - 
Educational Frontiers Committee through Teacher Educaton Committee.
 
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 Files: MardenMU2020/33 

Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office MemorabiliaMC2006/2 Certificates, Plaques and miscellaneous items removed from the President's Office. 
President's Office: AssortmentMU2012/103 Box 5 A vast assortment of materials from the Office of the President, some confidential. 
President's Office: Materials AssortmentMU2014/117 "M" branded materials from Advancement and Admissions (2006), 2005-2006 President's Report and Honor Roll, 2010 Baccalaureate and Commencement program, advertisement for President's position, notable couples celebrating the tradition of leadership at Manchester College 1989-2004. 
Presidential Search MaterialsPresidential Search: Manchester College 

2004 packet containing presidential search position announcement, presidential profile and nomination form. 

 
Presidents: Photograph CollectionMC2003/105 Photographs of the Presidents of Manchester University - oversized collection.  Also included are the photographs of the Chinese Wedding performed by President Winger. 
Presidents: PhotographsMC2008/65 

Photographs of Manchester College presidents (incomplete collection).

 
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. 

 
Professional Studies: Video 1991MU2014/58 MP4 video Professional Studies, 2 October 1991, "'Front Loading' Resources to First Year Students." 
Professors in the NewsMU2018/121 DVD titled "Professors in the News," and includes  Manchester's Department of Career Services (Lani Roberts),  Barb Ehrhardt (Koinonia Environmental Studies Grant 11 June 1991), Dr Wu Ningkun (Class of 1948) interviews taking place during March and April 1993. 
Public Relations: Circa 1972Pre-Med Brochures 

Promotional brochures, "A Good Place to be From - for Pre-Meds," circa 1972.

 
Public Relations: CollectionMU2014/143 MP4 videos and DVDs Informational files, news clippings, publications, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes from the Public Relations Office, various years from 2001 - 2013. Topics include but are not limited to: Jim Adams, teaching awards, dedication College of Pharmacy, Switzer to retire and receives leadership honor, Jennifer Shepherd, Andrea Murray, Eel River watershed, Blair and Pat Helman memorial info, Yom HaShoah, Stacey Morgan, Rainn MacPhail, Beth Sweitzer Riley, Jerry Sweeten, LaFountain Mural, A Cappella tour, Science Center dedication, Switzer inauguration, fire, CASE Professor of the Year,  
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: Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006MC2006/4 

Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006.

 
Public Relations: MU in the News 2015MU2016/3 

Articles related to Manchester University(2015) include but are not limited to:

Abigail Fuller (minimum wage), Phil Wright (emergency doctor back on the front line), Gerad Good (men's basketball head coach), Benson Onyeji (Iran agreement), Tiana Maclin and Aja Michael (millennials honored), Heather Schilling (call on teachers), Leonard Williams, Thelma Rohrer and Tim Ogden (new deans), social work program earns perfect reaccreditation score, volunteers clean Eel River,college sexual-assault rules, Adam Hohman (online education), MU exemplifies career pathway programs, Nicole Sauder (Teacher of the Week), Lisa Updike Starks (Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award), Chris Garber (illness and obituary),  President Dave McFadden (seek out and learn from those who are different, Wanda Will Button), Pharmacogenomics Master's Degree, MU one of "Best in Midwest,'" Brad Pyrah (married same-sex couples and tax season), student newspaper wins statewide awards, students selected (Inaugural Fellows for a new Greater Fort Wayne Inc.), Holly Beer ("Vote 'yes' for Fremont Community Schools"), MU degree first of kind (genetic-based drugs wave of future), antidiscrimination policy at MU(sexual orientation and gender identity), Dwight Farringer (interest in science shouldn't be discouraged), Ahmed Abdelmageed (adding pharmacists to health care team), Tim McElwee - Melanie Harmon (VP for Academic Resources, Names Advancement Leader), Mark Huntington (Associate Dean for Natural and Health Sciences), Jack Gochenaur (Nonprofit CFO of the Year), death of Rowan Daggett, Emma Nellans (working with an autistic child), death of Bill Scott, Maggie Wimberly (Wabash Habitat for Humanity), MU honors Bob Keller and Dee Keller, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees [(Donna (Shively )Moudy, Heather (Harshman) Turk, Todd Saylor, Todd Saunders, Joe Phillips, Andy McClain] ,Holiday Community Events, Robert Pettit (Disneyland), Tiana Maclin (recognized for community involvement), Whitney Caudill (member of  Embassy Theatre board and board member of YMCA Northeast Indiana.), pharmacy students (link between DNA and medical results), K-3 students experience MU during "Walk Into My Future" event, 2015, "Manchester U. Launches First-of-Its-Kind Degree," Brian Henriksen poison ivy), colleges and universities collaborate to align with business work-force needs," campus lockdown following threats, Graduation 2015 Set for May 17,"MU Men's Tennis .500 for Weekend," "MU Baseball Team Geared up for Conference Tourney," Neil Wollman (Democrats need to unite to defeat Pence), MU's program expands academic offerings, "Small schools sidestep Sweet Briar's struggles," Debra Futa (director of the St. Joseph County Public Library), Deanna Beckner (Faith in Action Award from  Office of Religious Life), honoring Rachel Polando (in photo with student, Emma Scheumann), Jim Brumbaugh-Smith, and Katharine Ings, promotions of Tim McElwee, Melanie Harmon and Raylene Respond, Christer Watson (GOP quashes climate change research), Judd Case (Chess Camp), String Camp (Robert Lynn,  Elizabeth Smith, Scott Humphries), Robotics (Robin Mitchell).

 
Public Relations: MU in the News, 2011MU2016/54 

Manchester College in the news during 2011, including; the deaths of alumni, Alina BigJohny and Jennifer Haskell (Indiana State Fair stage collapse), one rainy morning Manchester's peace studies students appear on ABC's "Good Morning America's" segment  "My Three Words" ("Work for peace. Rain or shine),  MC starts construction of School of Pharmacy, Christer Watson, associate professor of physics at MC (Pluto review), Coach Shannon  Griffith (Spartan football), Manchester has highest enrollment in forty years.

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: Newspaper Spread August 1911MC2009/112 

Newspaper spread August 1911: "One of the Best Colleges Located in the Middle West." 

A history of the institution and how it is conducted. 

 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/118 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/130 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Included are pictures of men's wrestling, campus shots featuring buildings and signage, the chime and its chimers, Funderburg Library, international flags, and the inauguration of Parker Marden. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/127 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Photographs include pictures of the members of the administration and Board of Trustees. Special members of the faculty are also recognized with a picture. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/121 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures are from Alumni Days (circa mid to late 1990's) and photographs from 1995, 1996, 1997.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/122 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Reunion pictures of alumni from Class years of 1928 through the early 1990's.  Negatives from reunions circa 2000.  Photographs from reunions taking place in 2004.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Many pictures of students, events, and faculty/staff circa the mid to late 1990's.  Pictures from other years offer campus scenes, Fall 2003 Service Day at North Mandchester Historical Society, Fun Fest and more.

 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/125 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/128 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.  
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. 

 
Public Relations: Press Releases and News ClipsMU2012/79a,b,c,d,e 
  • News Clips: October 1998 - May 1999.
  • News Releases: September 2001 - September 2002.
  • News Clips: September 2001 - September 2002.
  • News Releases: 1 September 2003 - 31 August 2004.
  • Press Releases - student admissions and awards for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000.
 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/83 Faculty/Staff and Student contact sheets, negatives and photographs taken for the Wall of Fame.  Biographies of some individuals are attached to the picture's verso. Dates include 2003-2004, 2005 
Rawlins, John: Rock River SeminaryMC General File: Rock River, Rawlins 

John Aaron Rawlins, Adjustant and Chief of Staff to General Ulysses S. Grant, attended Rock River Seminary.   

 
Recitals, Faculty and Student: Posters MC2009/71-MU: Music Department  

These materials are part of the larger collection, MC2009/71.  See MC2009/71 for a complete listing of the entire collection. 

File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department

  • MC2004/711 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist but no paperwork had been created. An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.
  • MC2009/71-MU,a - 1979, December, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with Findlay College, Music For Romantics."
  • MC2009/71-MU,b - 1981, February, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with olivet Nazarene College."
  • MC2009/71-MU,c - 1981, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Barry Coe, Tenor, Pamela Duffy, Soprano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Karen McKimmy, Soprano, Susan Penner, Organ, Lisa Savage, Piano, Mary Tilsy, Soprano, Robin Zeider, Saxophone.
  • MC2009/71-MU,d - 1980, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Mary Patterson, Bassoon, Susan Penner, Organ, Nina Hill, Piano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Lisa Savage, Piano, Diana Gunnerson, Soprano, Cathy Mishler, Soprano, layra Swantner, Soprano.
  • MC2009/71-MU,e - 1982, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Diana Coe, Pam Duffey, Patty Jones, Janie McCauley, Lisa McMillan, Christine Oetama, Ingrid Rupel, Loa Traxler.
  • NC2004/708 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist  but no paperwork had been created.  An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.
 
Recognition EventsMC2002/307 

Recognition Events Program Collection:

MAC Recognition Banquet (1986), President's Recognition Dinner (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986), Secretaries' Luncheon (1977, 1980, 1981), Recognition Celebration for Helmans' 25th Anniversary (1981), Senior Recognition Day (1947), Recognition Event for Emerson Niswander (1980), Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony (1955), Recognition Banquet for President and Mrs. V.F. Schwalm (1956), Recognition Service for Otho Winger (1936), Recognitions Day (1961), Awards & Senior Recognition Convocation (1969), Awards Day (1959), Recognitions Chapel (1960).

 
Recorded MusicMC2011/81 

Recording of light rock, possibly from the 1960's along with some laughter.

 
Recording AssortmentMC2011/86 Recording of dog barking, bird chirping, song of "the Great Pumpkin" from the comic strip, "Charlie Brown," recording of a newscaster, Russell Warren Howe, in Washington.  Mr. Howe reads the same newscast in different ways. 
Recording of the Manchester College ChimeMC2011/76 This is a recording of the Manchester College chime circa 1967 including Eidelweiss, Please Don't Take My Sunshine Away and the College hymn, By the Kenapocomoco
Reel-To-Reel TapesMC2007/229 

Old Ampex reel-to-reel format tapes including the lectures given by professors such as Gary Deavel, Jim Hollis, John Planer, Steven Batzka, Charles Klinger, James R. C. Adams, and others.  The college does not have the equipment necessary to listen to some of these recordings.

In 2009 and 2010 Pittman and his staff were able to digitize some of the recordings that were on particular types of tape.

 
RegistrarMC2008/23 Registrar' Office, September 1969: academic regulations and new grading system, 1969. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit MU2015/47a 

Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - 1993 through 1996.

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47b Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded, VIA Credit Awarded - 1996 - 1999. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47c Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - Fall 1999 through Summer and Fall 2001.


 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47d 

Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Form, Incomplete Grade Submission, NR Grade Submission Forms, Convocation Credit Change, P/NP Cards - January and Spring 2002 through Summer, Fall 2003 and January 2004.

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47e Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded Sheets - Spring and SUmmer 2004 through Summer 2006. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47f Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, R Grade Submission Request Forms, NR Grade Submission Request Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submission Forms - Fall 2006 through Summer and Fall 2010. 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

Article Collection:

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

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

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

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

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

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Camp 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2002/295 

Matriculation cards for all students enrolled in Manchester's 10-week relief training program.  Student information included: name, marital status, rooming location, parent's name, home address, courses, grades.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101MC2002/236  

C.P.S. Unit 101

"Possible Criteria for Selecting Personnel for Relief and Reconstruction Training"

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

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

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

 
Replogle, Fred A.: Founding of RHR InternationalMU2013/130 

Manchester College alumnus, Fred Replogle, helped to found RHR International, a firm of management psychologists and consultants. Fred offers stories about the formation of the company.

 
Rieman, Phil and Louise BaldwinMC2010/5 Video of Manchester College' s 2009 Homecoming plaque dedication to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman, in the Muir Peace Garden. See also: Brethren People File: Rieman, Louise and Phil
Ringenberg, Patricia: Local AuthorsMU2019/102 Patricia Ringenberg's documentation of authors associated with North Manchester, Indiana, their writings, and biographical material. 
Roanoke Classical SeminaryMC2002/239 

Manchester College traces its roots to Roanoke Seminary, located in Roanoke, Indiana.

  • General info, legal documents.
  • Memo from Dean of Students, Paul W. Hoffman to President A. Blair Helman regarding materials he had investigated. 
  • Photocopies of brochure listing Courses and Expenses of the Roanoke Classical Seminary and Normal School.
  • Newspaper articles about Roanoke Classical Seminary. 
 
Roanoke Classical SeminaryMC2004/693-2 

Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana. The school was moved in 1889 and became known as Manchester College.

A reproduction of what appears to be a drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary.


 

 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: Photographs MC2007/115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4 

Roanoake Classical Seminary Photographs and brief history including President David N. Howe.

Photograph of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

 
Robinson, WilliamMU2015/139 wave sound Manchester College President, William Robinson, is interviewed on "Wabash Talks," WAYT AM, Wabash, Indiana in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Manchester College. 
Robinson, William: Inaugural Worship ServiceMU2015/148 wave sound The inaugural worship service of President Bill Robinson, 8 November 1986. 
Robinson, William: President, Convocation 1992MC2003/258 President William Robinson: Text of convocation, dated February 1992. 
Robison, RichardFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Robison, Richard 

Richard Robison, Practical Arts and Letters, Education:

  • 1985 News Journal newspaper article, " ..... Dr. Richard Robison...has been appointed acting chair of the Manchester College Education department for spring term 1985.  Robison replaces Dr. Warren K. Garner who is on (one) a one semester sabbatical leave..."
  • 1987 Plain Dealer newspaper article, "Vocational Seniors to Get Certificates......Richard W. Robison, a Manchester Collge education professor, will speak.  He and his wife have had more students participate in the vocational school than any other family in the district.  Seven of the Robisons' 10 children have attended the school...."
  • "Outdoor Classes Bring Science to Life In Schools Here," 1987 News Journal newspaper article, "... In addition, the Manchester College Education Foundations class, taught by Dr. Richard Robison, will provide 27 college students who will assist teachers and serve as counsellors...."
 
Rock River Seminary: HistoryRock River Seminary: History and Scanned Image 

History of Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  This institution was started by the Methodists in the 1839.

 
Rock River Seminary: Memorabilia from the 1800sMC2003/359 

Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois, was started by the Methodists in the 1839.  This collection is related to that era.

 
Rogers, IngridFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rogers, Ingrid 

Material related to Ingrid Rogers.

 
Roller, Mrs. Frank: From Ruth W, 1952MU2013/93 Postcard to Mrs. Frank Roller, Bridgewater, Virginia from Ruth W., North Manchester, Indiana sent 25 March 1952. 
Rummel, MerleMU2018/94 Manchester graduate (1956), Merle Rummel, is an educator, Church of the Brethren minister, and historian.   
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
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). 
Rural Life Association CollectionMC2002/240 

Material related to The Rural Life Association that as founded in 1942 with the support of the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Church of the Brethren.

 
Rural Life Association: Food for Peace ConferenceMC2006/13 Organization Records related to the "Food for Peace Conference" (1964) sponsored by the Manchester College Rural Life Association  and Heifer Project, Inc. 
Salem Church of the Brethren: Organ RecitalMC2011/40 The box is labeled Salem Church of the Brethren, 16 March 1969.  It appears as if the participants include Fred and Mary Schmidt, Jr.  The recording is of an individual playing musical selections on an organ. 
Sandburg, Carl: Radio Interview MC2011/8 wave sound 

Carl Sandburg: recorded radio interview during broadcast of "Listen America," produced by the University of North Carolina.

 
Sayers, Bill: Tennis at MCMU2017/33 A photo book belonging to Bill Sayers, who graduated from Manchester College in 1941. The pictures are of Bill and others playing tennis on the campus courts located between the Old Gym and Oakwood Hall. 
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 LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folder #5 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #16, #17, #18, #19, #20 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #1 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations Detailed description of folder contents. File #1 details activity in the 1950's and 1960's. 
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. 
Schuhle, William: Political Cartoon CollectionMU2012/72 

In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, WIlliam Schuhle (Political Science and History) was a political and social cartoonist.  This is a collection of original artwork and clippings of published cartoons.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 17 - 22  

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

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44 

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

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 84 - 120, and remaining items 

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

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 1 - 16 J. Raymond Schutz - a man of many capabilities.  He was a professor at Manchester College, husband, father and farmer, public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. The researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana during war.  Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of men from North Manchester who were killed in the war.  Topics include: Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, RaymondFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Schutz, Raymond 

Material related to J. Raymond Schutz.

Article, "J. Raymond Schutz," by Wilbur Brookover donated to the Archives by Ferne Baldwin.

Postcard with writing, "Nine Rahs for Shutz."   The picture is identified on the verso as "Former Faculty Sheetz," but it is J. Wine's opinion this was taken during the rally where J. Raymond Schutz ran for Republican Candidate for Congress.  It is located in the Large Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes (166, 167 and 138 combined)

For additional material regarding J. Raymond Schutz, see: Mountaineer; Oak Leaves, 4 October 1924 p.1; 11 July 1925 p.4;  6 June 1926 p.1, 2; 16 October 1926 p.1.

Charlotte Schutz, daughter of L. W. Schutz, married Professor Gary Deavel. See her memories about Mrs. M. R. Gardner in the Gary Deavel section of the Large Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes.  This writing also includes a glimpse into the life of the Schutz family.

 
Schwalm Collection: Publications from Schools of Higher LearningMU2013/25a-d 

A collection of college and university bulletins and catalogues dating from the mid 1800's through the 1920's.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

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

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

Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

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

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

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

 
Schwalm: Messiah, Aurora, Schwalm InaugurationMC2008/76 

1. MC2008/76 a:  One "Oak Leaves" including article regarding the 1941 production of Handel's Messiah.

2. MC2008/76 b:  One 1920 Aurora.

3. MC2008/76 c:  One "Manchester Bulletin, Inauguration Number," Vol. 32, No. 201, November 1941, with the headline, "Dr. Schwalm Installed as President."

 
Schweiker, Rabbi Peter, The Jew in America: Convocation Tape #67Convocation Tape #67: Schweiker, Rabbi Peter Rabbi Peter Schweiker talks about "The Jew in America," 26 November 1979. 
Science Center Dedication: VideoMU2016/22 Video footage of the dedication of the Science Center. 
Science Center: Construction VideoMU2016/27 Time-lapsed photography of the construction of the Science Center, 17 November 2003, forward. 
Science Symposium 1990: VideoMU2014/25 Video footage of the presentations made at the Centennial Science Symposium of April 1990, "Global Change, Human Impact." 
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.  
Seelman, Weaver: Nuclear Power Discussion WorkshopConvocation Tape #59b: Weaver, Seelman, Nuclear Power Discussion Workshop 

59b: Nuclear Discussion Workshop, Seelman Weaver #1, 27 March 1979, representing the opinion of the National Council of Churches Study on nuclear energy and other alternative energies.

 
Senior Day: Ditch Day, PostcardMC2003/77 Senior Day Postcard 
Senior Series ConvocationSenior Series: Information For information on the "Senior Series Convocation," see See Values, Ideas, and Arts.  See also:  Oak Leaves 8 October 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.1; 11 February 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.1; 18 April 1991, p.5; 9 May 1991, p.1. 
Senior Series Convocations: Miller, LisaSenior Series: Miller, Lisa and More Information 

Lisa Miller, Senior Series Convocation, VHS tape converted to DVD-R 2010, Media Cabinet, IIS.

Lisa Miller, Senior Series Convocation 21, September 1992.

For more material related to "Senior Series Convocations," see: Manchester College Bulletin October 1977 p.5; Photo Box 33 & 49.

 
Senior Series Convocations: Petry, DanMC2010/22 

Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording.

 
Shafer, Edith Yaney Photograph CollectionMC2003/47 

Edith Yaney Shafer Photograph Collection, including photographs of tennis (men's and women's), students, activities, residence life, the famous spoonholder, and buildings on campus.  Photographs of Vernon Schwalm, who would later become President of Manchester College.

 
Sharp, Albert and Sarah Jones: Sod Home, North DakotaMU2016/18 The book, "Dakota Portraits," was found on a bookshelf in the Archives with the bookplate of "Mrs. O. Stuart Hamer, R. R. 4, North Manchester, Ind. 46962"  Within the book are newspaper clippings about North Dakota pioneer life, a photograph of Albert Sharp and Sarah Jones Sharp with children standing in front of their sod home, and handwritten notes and typed stories describing experiences associated with the pictured "soddy." 
Sherrick, M. M.MU2013/155, Folder 2 M. M. Sherrick poem, Eisenhower newspaper clipping, and personal correspondence to family members. 
Sherrick, M. M.MC2008/75 

M. M. Sherrick: Photograph from Coe College 1896.

 
Sherrick, Marvin MC2004/49 

Marvin M. Sherrick taught at Mount Morris College from 1904-23 and at Manchester College from 1923-38.  This collection contains diplomas and degrees belonging to M. M. Sherrick..

 
Shoemaker, Joe and Sherry: Aurora autographs and photoMU2020/76 Shoemaker Aurora inscriptions and one photograph. 
Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
Shultz L. W.: Piney Woods School MC2001/12a  

L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

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

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

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

 
Silver Book, The: Tribute to Otho WingerMC2006/39 

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to:

Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe.

 
SoccerMC2002/312  Soccer programs. 
Soccer, Men's Women'sSmall Box 53 now Athletic Filing Cabinet Assorted materials related to Men and Women's Soccer. 
Soccer, Men's: Clippings, Programs, Nigeria, TournamentsSmall Box 53 

Assorted materials related to Men and Women's Soccer including:

  • 2003-2004 Men's Soccer Conference Tournament Semi-Finals program
  • 2003-2004 29 October, Men's Soccer, Manchester College vs. Anderson University program
  • 2003-2004, 23 August, Men's Soccer Va. Alumni program
  • 2003-20024 Men's Soccer Manchester College Invitational Tournament, Aug. 29 - 30.
  • Newspaper articles including Coach Dave Good's soccer team trip to Nigeria.
 
Soccer, Women'sMC2002/252 Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.  
Soccer: January Session TripsMU2014/123 History of the Soccer team's January Term and January Session trips to Nigeria and Jamaica. 
Soccer: Team Information, Programs, Nigeria BenefitMC2003/299 2001 Soccer programs, and advertisement for Nigeria Work Camp benefit. 
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).  
Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

Listing of Social Science Materials:

Readings: Appalachia As A Sub-Culture," Social Science Core.

Department Meetings 1996, 1997 - agendas, enrollments, learning goals for the sociology major, the learning portfolio.

Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

For Clubs, societies and organizations: Southern Belles Home Demonstration Club, see MC2009/162d.

 
Sollenberger, HowardMU2017/28 Material related to alumnus, Howard Sollenberger.  
Soul Review: MU2018/102 Indiana University(perhaps) presents, Soul Review, 20 February 1983. 
Sound of Music 2004: Musical ProductionMU2015/20 

Images of the cast from the 2004 production of "The Sound of Music."

 
South Central District and Middle Indiana District MaterialsBC2018/27 South Central District of the Church of the Brethren materials, along with pieces of information from the former Middle Indiana District. 
Souvenir China: North Manchester CollegeMU2019/86 Wheelock China, four pieces advertising North Manchester College made in Germany for merchants, R. F. Hays and Son, 130 East Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana. 
Spartan Season Recap 2003-2004: VideoMU2013/129 Video recapping Spartan athletic events of 2003-2004 and thanking donors who contributed to the year's success. 
Speaker: Child DevelopmentMC2011/50 

The first recording is a small clip probably from the Messiah.

The second recording is a woman talking very slowly, probably for a speech or oral interpretation class.

A female and witty child psychologist gives a presentation on child development.

 
Speakers and Performers at Mancheser College: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/74 Newspaper clippings related to speakers and performers sponsored by Manchester College: Carl Holl brings General Electric Company's "House of Magic" (undated), African American baritone, William Warfield (1963), the Four Freshman  (1963), Andrew Cordier (1963), Elizabeth Eiselen  (1963), Stanton Evans (1963), Mulford Sibley (1963), Dennis Baley (1963),  Albert Ravenholt, Joe Nixon, Clay Syler (1963), Harry Zeller (1963), Ernest Simmons (1963), Bruce Ergood (1963), Rev. John Sadiq (1963), Hollis Summers (1963) Willard Hanna (1963), Rabbii Maurice Davis (1963), Henry Steele Commager (1963), George Norris (1963),  Albert Ravenholt (1963), Ralph Shively (1963), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Theodore Hesburgh (1967), "Sons of Thunder" (1973), Robert Guralnick (1975?), Floyd Fithian, Senator Gene Snowden(1981),  Alice Friman (1985), Dr. John Robinson, Kathy Kelly, Dr. Eugene Roop, Dr. Thad Godish (1991), "Sounds of Hope" European concert tour group (1992), "Redcliff" (1992), Robert Channing  (1992), Steve Geyer (1992), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Eli Chacour "Blood Brothers" (1993), The Modernaires (1993), Greg Smith Singers (1993),  Bill Pelke (1993), Governor Robert Orr, Carlos Barbera and Giandomenico Picco  (1995), Heather Forest (1995), Chuck Collins (1996), Dr. Derek Penslar (1996), Dr. William Thomas (1996), "Prayer for World Peace" presented by Tibetan Buddhist (2003), Holocaust survivors share accounts (2003), Ferenc Miczlivetz (2003),Clyde Prestowitz (2004), Scott Rutter (2004).Zia Mian (undated). Nels Ferre, (undated). 
Special Events Photograph CollectionMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection.

 
Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993MC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133  A collection of photographs from the early 1990's including alumni pictures.  Many of them are identified.

 

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133 

All photos are black and white. Many are identified and most are from the 1990's.

 
Special Events: Photographs, 1992-1993MC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993, including Ingrid Rogers playing guitar for the German Club.

 

 
Spectrum: Digital Files 2004 and 2005MU2014/154a,b CDs and network copies of digital files for the "Spectrum," 2004 and 2005. 
Speicher, Tim: "Man and His Ideals"MC2011/77 Man and His Ideals, Parts I and 2, with host, Tim Speicher,ltaking a look at the poor and minorities under U.S. bureaucracy through words and music. 
Stauffer, Barbara Fuller: VietnamMC2011/24 

Barbara Stauffer Fuller is accompanied by her husband.  Also included are Bill and Peggy Herrod.  She speaks about reconstruction aid to Vietnam and her experience when visiting North and South Vietnam March 27 - April 10 (      ).

 
Stine, Bertha Miller NeherMC2004/635-2 

Bertha Miller's correspondence from tour to Europe and the Holy Lands, 1927.

 
Stinebaugh, Celia: In ConcertMU2019/84 Recording of Celia Stinebaugh, titled, "In Concert." 
Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler CollectionMC2012/52 Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. 
Stoner Family Manchester College AlumniMC2011/100 All of Benjamin Oliver Stoner's brothers and sisters attended Manchester College between the years of 1909 and 1931.  Photocopies of Stoner family materials found in Manchester College publications. 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

 
Streator, Dr. James:Genetic Engineering VideoMU2014/33 MP4 video 

Manchester professor, Dr. James Streator, speaks and illustrates the process of genetic engineering.

 
Studebaker, Ted MC2002/257 

Ted Studebaker, MC Class of 1967, pacifist and conscientious objector who served as an agricultural worker during the Vietnam War and was executed by North Vietnamese in 1971.


 
Studebaker, Ted: ABC News Story and Church of the Brethren DocumentaryMU2012/63 wave sound 

An excerpt from a Church of the Brethren documentary on Ted Studebaker and a recording of an ABC News story by Jim Kincaid.

 

 
Studebaker, Ted: Memorial and BiographyMU2013/126 digital recording 

A memorial biography in tribute of MC alumnus, Ted Studebaker, a pacifist killed in 1971 while working with the people of South Vietnam.

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

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

 
Student Government: Judicial BoardLarge Box 99 

Judicial Board materials.

 
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

A group of slides titled, "A year in the Life of Manchester College," 1984, digitized in 2014. Many of the images probably from 1983.

 
Student Life: Slides and ScansMU2014/48 
A group of slides depicting the education and life of students at Manchester College from 1975 through 1992.
 
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

Digitized slides featuring students, professors, and campus scenes circa 1992 through 1995.

 
Student Lobbying DayMU2018/119 News coverage of the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Student Lobbying Day, 27 February 2007. 
Student Petition to Board of Trustees, 1900MC2007/79  

1.  One file containing an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees, April 5, 1900.

 

The student petition to the Board of Trustees was from an early era in Manchester College history when both the academic and administrative credibility were in question. This file contains an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees,dated April 5, 1900.

 
Student Records: 1889-1920MC2002/179  College and Academy permanent student records: 1889-1920. 
Student Records: 1921-1949MC2002/180  

Academy and College permanent records from dates indicated (1921-1949).

 
Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
Students and Campus circa 1970's:VideoMU2019/61e Video of students on the Manchester College campus circa the 1970's. 
Students in the NewsMC2010/114 

Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news!  Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in.

 
Students' Transfer and Admission InformationMC2003/34 

Transfer and admission information. 

Information spans approximately 1920-1950.

Boxes arranged alphabetically by students' last names.

 
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.

 
Sundial: PhotographsPhoto Box 113 

Photographs of the sundial.

 
Swank Crim, Louella Z.MC2003/134  Manchester College alumna, Louella Z. Swank Crim: Examination paper written by Louella Z. Swank Crim* at Manchester College, dated 24 January 1899 and entitled "Primary Geography."  
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration VideoMU2014/11 "The Inauguration of Jo Young Switzer, Fourteenth President of Manchester College, September 17, 2005." 
Switzer, President Jo Young: ImagesMU2014/108 

Images of Jo Young Switzer as Manchester student, professor, Vice President and Dean for Academic affairs (1993), and as President (December 2004) assembled as an exhibition in honor of Jo's retirement. Accompanying notebook of audience reflections.

 
Tall Oaks and Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer CollectionMC2011/235 a, b,c 

MC2011/235 a: Information about the building of Tall Oaks.

MC2011/235b/c: Copies of correspondence between A. Blair Helman and Dr. Jo Young Switzer as well as material related to Helman, President Emeritus,Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer. 

 
Tanimato, Kiyoshi: A Message of Warning and HopeConvocation Tape #135: Tanimato, Kiyoshi 

Rev. Kiyoshi was a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima and worked with victims of the bomb.  He raised funds for the Hiroshima Maidens project in which women, severly burned by the bomb, received constructive surgery. He also raised funds for a peace center in Hiroshima. His message was delivered on 11 October 1982.

 

 

 
Tape Recorder and Amplified Public Address SystemMC2011/80 

Tape recorder that can also be used as an amplified public address system. This is a demonstration that new technology is always a challenge. 

Another section of the tape features a woman interviewing a child.

 
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 CrossroadsMU2013/46 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 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 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.

 
Theater: Pictures from the 1980'sMU2018/78 Negatives and digital images from a theatrical production circa 1987. Pictures of preparations being made for another event. 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Theological Exploration of VocationMC General File: Theological Explorations  

"Theological Explorations of Vocation," and "Pathways, Theological Explorations of Vocation." 

For more material on "Theological Exploration of Vocation," see: The News-Journal 30 October 2002 p.8B.

 
Thomas, Frances SmithAlumni Box 187: Thomas, Frances Smith 

Frances Smith Thomas, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, scholar, activist and musician.

See also:

  • Frances wrote a song about Manchester College. It can be found in the Music Filing Cabinet (IIS).
  • transcript of Frances Smith Thomas' memorial service, MC2007/134
 
Thomas, Frances Smith: Memorial Service in Petersime ChapelMC2007/134a,b Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, musician, Manchester College alumna, a memorial service is held in Petersime Chapel honoring the life of Frances Smith Thomas, 13 March 1999. 
Thompson, RobertMU2018/89 The Manchester College related photograph collection of Robert Thompson (MC 1934). These photographs give a glimpse at student life between 1930-1934, and an aerial view of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference at Manchester College held during the summer of 1929. 
Tomlonson, JohnManchester College Bulletin November,1975 p.1-2. Material related to John Tomlonson is located in the Manchester College Bulletin November 1975 p.1-2. 
Town of North Manchester, Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Town of North Manchester Newspaper Articles 

Newspaper articles dealing with the Town of North Manchester and/or the Town of North Manchester and the College.  Some titles are:

At Manchester College, Conflict Resolution Course Set, 1996.

Two Local Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America, 1988.

Flat Tax Would Only Worsen Inequality, by Worth Weller.

 
Town of North Manchester: High School Yearbook, 1925 and College AurorasMC2008/189b 

EnEM North Manchester High School Yearbook, 1925.

Two Auroras with Ruth Cunningham's name on the inside front pages. 

 
Town of North Manchester: History and DataMU2013/155, Folder 5 

 Article by Wilbur L. Dunbar, “Roads to Home Never Go Where You Want Them To." 


Commencement Program for North Manchester Schools (1929).


1990 Population Distribution in North Manchester with age-sex pyramid graphic -  56.1 percent of NM’s total population were women.

 
Town of North Manchester: Newspaper ClippingsMC2004/249 

Newspaper clippings related to the history of the Town of North Manchester, Indiana.

 

Somewhere in the collection there isTown a Centennial Section of Newspaper with historical accounts of the Town of North Manchester as well as a history of Manchester College. The location of this newspaper is temporarily lost. jwine 20 July 2011

 
Town of North Manchester: Smith, Frances and FamilyMC2008/07 

Smith, Frances:

Frances Smith, Manchester College alumni, Class of 1923, and her historical North Manchester family.

 
Track and Field: 2008MU2018/49 Digital images from the spring 2008 Track and Field athletic season. Disc 2 of 3 disc set. 
Track and Field: Posters with SchedulesMC2009/71, Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports Posters wtih Men's and Women's Track and Field Schedules.  See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports, listed as a group in Scope and Content.  
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 and BuildingsMU2014/118 An extensive report on campus trees by Professor Philip Orpurt, including photographs and slides. Images and postcards of campus structures including historical information and construction dates. Maps of College acreage 1935 forward. History of North Manchester and College, including traditions. 
Trueblood, EltonMU2015/136a,b wave sound D. Elton Trueblood addresses Manchester College on 25 January 1968 on the topic of "Trust and Mistrust." 
Trustees: 2004 PhotographMU2015/128 2004 photograph of Manchester College Trustees with members of the Office of College Advancement. 
Turkel, Studs: Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, PhotographMC2008/128 

Studs Terkel photograph 1976 - 1977, Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture Convocation Speaker.

 
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. 
Ulrey, A. B.: Eberly Historical InformationMC2004/216 

Biographical materials and pictures related to Manchester University's first science instructor (1894), A. B. Ulrey.

 
Ulrey, Calvin: SchoolteacherMU2013/91 Calvin Ulrey [viewer's left] is identified as a teacher in this photograph that was probably taken prior to 1902. 
Ulrich and Hoover: Family BibleMU2013/74 John Ulrich and Mary Hoover family bible listing marriage date and births. Also included is a patent right agreement. 
Unidentified Photographs: MenMC2004/569 

Unidentified black and white photograph of a man in Brethren garb, dark hair and beard.

Unidentified black and white photograph of a cleanshaven man in "worldly" garments - photographed in Rice's Studio, North Manchester. 

 
UnionUnion: Additional Information See Also: Building List; The Manchester Monitor, 9 July 2002 p.7; The News-Journal 10 July 2002 p.9;  28 August 2002 p.9 Oak Leaves, 7 November 1963 p.1; 16 January 1964 p.2; 27 February 1964 p.1; 19 March 1964 p.1; 17 September 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.3; 18 February 1965 p.2; 29 April 1965 p.3; 6 May 1965 p.1  
Union Groundbreaking: circa 1964Neg10451 Photographs of the groundbreaking for the College Union, now known as the Jo Young Switzer Center. Also pictured is the remodeling of Wampler Auditorium. 
United Nations FlagMC2002/172  

See:  Oak Leaves 3/6/68 p.1;  5/1/68 p.2; 10/15/69 p.4; 10/29/69 p.1, 9

 
United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
Values, Ideas, & Arts, Convocations, Cinema Series, Schedules, Programs including Martin Agronsky as well as Opening Convo 2004 MC2004/355 

Values, Ideas, & Arts, Opening Convocations, Convocations, Cinema Series: Schedules, Listings and Programs, including"

  • 1967, Martin Agronsky, Washington Correspondent for CBS Radio and Television and Moderator of "Face the Nation."
 
Values, Ideas, and ArtsMC2002/278h 

Values, Ideas, and Arts records.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Blyden, Jackson, PhotographsJackson Blyden: Large Faculty/Staff Photograph Box (combined 166, 167 and 138) "Orrel Little" File 

Jackson, Blyden:

African American author professor, dean and pioneer in the study of African American literature. Blyden Jackson visited Manchester College in the fall of 1966.  Two photographs of Manchester College faculty at a luncheon with Mr. Jackson. Faculty included are :  Herbert Ingraham, Charles Klingler, Margaret Brown, Doris Garey, and Orrel Little.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocation CommitteeMC2002/278e 

Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Convocation Committee.  Payments made to convocation speakers during the 1990-1991 academic year.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1956-1969MC2002/278a 

Convocations 1956-1969:

  • Values, Ideas, and Arts Records
 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1970-1975MC2002/278b Convocation records 1970-1975. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1976-1983MC2002/278c Convocations 1976-1983, including program for the 90th Anniversary Convocation. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1984-1999 MC2002/278d 

Convocation records 1984-1999.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Honors ConvocationsMC2002/278f Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Honors Convocations. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2003MC2004/354 Opening Convocation, 3 September 2003. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2007MC2007/168 Opening Convocation, 29 August 2007. 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Sloane, Dr. William CoffinMC2009/195 

Convocation photographs from Rev. Dr. William Sloan Coffin's visit to Manchester College, March 1989.

 

 
Van Dyke, JoeMU2018/29 Photographs, programs, memorabilia and personal writing that reflects the life and Manchester College experience of Jo Van Dyke, MC Class of 1935. A biography of the Life of Joe Van Dyke written by his son and daughter, Chris Van Dyke and Kathryn Kolb. 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 4Vice President's Box: #4 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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

 
Vice President: Box 7Vice President's Box: #7 

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

 
Video, Historical: Holl and Martin Family- Historical - circa 1930'sMU2013/89 Historical video from the 1930's with vignettes of Manchester College campus life and the Carl Holl and Don Martin families. Some cartoons of the era and captions are presented - along with clips of many students. 
Violence: Lemberg CenterMC2002/186 

The Lemberg Center for the Study of Violence contains information on the race riots of the 1960s and originated at Brandeis University outside of Boston.  The archive was transferred to Manchester College on permanent loan in 1979, and was housed there until 1997, when it was transferred to the University of Notre Dame.

See Also: Oak Leaves, 21 September 1979 p.6.

 
Volleyball: RecordsMU2014/165 Volleyball Women's Volleyball statistics, records, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and promotional materials. 
Volunteers: Ambassador InformationMU2017/35 Information regarding volunteers working for Manchester College in various capacities (1996 - 2005) including: waivers of liability, check requests, paid mileage, locations, letters, hours served and project descriptions (1996 - 2004-2005). 
Wabash County HistoryMU2014/103 

A grouping of materials related to the history of Wabash, and Wabash County, Indiana.

 
Wallin, Dr. Franklin: New Call To Peacemaking, Convocation, 1978Convocation Tape 21 April 1978: Wallin, Franklin 

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

 
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
WAV Files for Digitized RecordingsMC2010/82 

WaV Files (like Raw files) for:

  • A Cappella Choir 27 May 1947 audio discs record, "I Want To Be Ready," "Russian Picnic," and "All Through the Night."
  • Centennial Celebration tape.
  • Clyde Holsinger voice and piano, 1939.
  • MC Quartet,1940.
  • MC Quartet - Don Frederick's Wedding.
  • Popular Pilots, 1945
  • Ted Studebaker album.
  • WWHS Concert,1945.
 
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, Nuclear Discussion, National Council of Churches StudyConvocation Tape #59c: Weaver, Seelman, Nuclear Discussion, Panel 59c: Nuclear Discussion Workshop, National Council of Churches study part 2 with Seelman Weaver. 
Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

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

 
Weimer, Orpha and Harry Collection: Manchester College Experience, 1927MC2011/189 

Below is a small representation of this collection's holdings.  See the accession page for a more extensive list of photographs and memorabilia:

"The Speaker of Tau Kappa Alpha, Golden Anniversary, 1908 - 1958," Vol. XL, No. 3, March, 1958, a booklet published four times a year.  Tau Kappa Alpha is a speech fraternity. 

Orpha Jackson Weimer's scrapbook from her senior year of college, 1926-1927 including:

  • Ditch Day, May Day, Freshman - Sophomore water fight, graduating Class picture, athletic competitions, Senior Banquet, nature hikes, Philophronian and Philalethean memorabilia, May Day Court with Queen, Mother's and Daughter's Banquet, and Commencement week program for 1927.
  • Picture of shelved cans at the Weimer Canning Factory in North Manchester.
  • Manchester College marching band.

Group photograph of MC male students.

Female student in MC Chemistry library.

Photograph of football team, presumably circa early 1920's.

Photograph of Manchester College Philophronian members in the summer of 1923.

 
West End Chapel or West End MissionMC2007/50 

Photograph of West End Chapel, (also called West End Mission) at time of dedication.  Short reflection on its history by Prof. Bill Eberly.

 
West, Dan: Family and Heifer Project Photographs and MemorabiliaMC2011/208: Janet Schrock 

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

 
West, Dan: Heifer Project International, Long Term LoanArchives Office, North Shelving Unit 

Objects are on Long-Term Loan from Heifer Project International.

These include but are not limited to:

  • 25 years of Brethren Service Pin (in Dan West exhibit).
  • Nametag written on wood in shape of Brethren Service Cup.
  • Dan West's pocketknife.
  • Dan West's camera and case.
  • Dolls from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).
  • Manchester College momento 1895, acorn on leather strap.
  • Children's shoes from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).

Contact the Archivist for questions about the entire list of objects.

 
West, Dan: Materials, Gift From Heifer Project InternationalMC2009/130 a,b,c Dan West File with copies of writings, DVD with clips of radio broadcases, pictures and video.  Photographs of Heifer Project in other countries.  These materials were gifts to the Archives from Heifer Project International. 
West, Don: PresentationMU2013/123b Poet, educator, historian, Don West, gave a talk at Manchester College.  He was the founder of the Appalachan Sourthern Folk Life Center. 
Why I TeachMC2011/213 

A collection of short faculty speeches on the topic of why they chose to teach at Manchester College.  The presentations are dated from 1993 forwards through 2003.

 
Wilmert, AllenMC2002/316 29 candid photos of Allen Wilmert's retirement party, held within Funderburg Library during the spring of 1989.  
Wine Recital Hall: GroundbreakingMU2016/33 

Video of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Wine Recital Hall.

 
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. 
Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Schwalm, Vernon: Presidents Files and Other ResourcesWinger and Schwalm: Additional Resources 

Personal and confidential files and materials related to President Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm are located in the Vault (IIS) in older metal filing cabinet drawers.

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

Letters and momentos from Otho and Ida's foreign excursion.

 
Winger, Otho: State Official LettersMC2006/13: File Folder Case - State Official Letters 

President Winger's correspondence with the State of Indiana as he strives to certify Manchester as a "standard college." This involves heavy financial requirements.These letters also deal with State of Indiana requirements for teaching certifications. The story behind the abandoning of the Academy. Corresondence 1917 - 1928.

 
Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

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

 
Wise, AlmaFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wise, Alma 

A biography of Alma Wise presented during a College Women's Club program (1997).  Also included are stories of historical interest regarding Oakwood Hall.

 
Women's Clubs and Organizations: Signature and Membership BookMC2012/22 

A composition book containing the names, club affiliations and towns of various women.  Another page within the book gives another list, club affiliations and location.

 
Work Camp: PhotographsMC2007/108 Work Camp photo montage of Church of the Brethren Youth at European Work Camp Following WWII. 
Workshops, Symposiums and SeminarsMC2002/333 

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

 
Wrestling: PhotographsMU2018/48 Images from the 1995 and 1998 Division III Wrestling Championships and the Ohio Northern University NCAA Championships [HWT] [134] [190]  (undated). Pictures of Darrell Carr at 1998 Nationals. 
Wrestling: PhotographsMU2018/51 Unidentified Wrestling team pictures, possibly circa the 1990's. 
Wrestling: Records and Newspaper ArticlesMC2002/287 Wrestling records and newspaper clippings (1964 - 1999). 
Wu, Ningkun: ConvocationConvocation Tape # 442: Wu, Ningkun 

International Week Convocation speaker, 31 October 1994, Dr. Ningkun Wu.  1948 Manchester Alumnus, author, profesor.

 
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: Commencement Address, 2000MU2012/28b Dr. Andrew Young presents the Commencement address, 2000. 
Young, Andrew: PhotographMC2008/125 Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives.  
Young, E.S.: President, Manchester CollegeMC2002/104v  

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

  • Biographical information photo, letters.

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

 
Young, Jean Childs: 1980 Honorary DegreeMU2021/5 Negatives of photographs taken at Manchester's 1980 graduation where Jean Childs Young receives an honorary doctoral degree.  Also included in pictures is Andrew Young, members of the Young family, Frances Smith Thomas, and President and Mrs. Helman. 
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.

 
Young, Menno and Viola: Collection 1898 - 1924MU2014/82 

A collection of Manchester College and Church of the Brethren materials belonging to Menno and Viola (Rau) Young, who attended Manchester during 1898-1899.  Materials range from 1898 to 1924.

 
Young, S. S.: Historical Family CollectionMU2018/71 The Simon S. Young collection of family photographs, memorabilia, and the books, "History of Christian and Catherine Buck and Their Descendants," "The Young Family History." 
Youth Events Sponsored by or Held at Manchester: NewsclippingsMU2017/59 Events for youth/young people sponsored by or held at Manchester College: Competition for High School writers (1992), Young Author's Conference (1992), Jr. High School Art Exhibit (1992), Metro North Social Studies Fair (1992), Wabash Valley Youth Orchestra String Festival (1992), MC Poetry Contest (1993), Wabash County MC math contest z (2003). 
Zimmerman, Jean: Faculty/Staff and PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Zimmerman, Jean 

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

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

 

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
Aged Persons Home and Orphanage: Southern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2010/3 Secretary Book for Aged Persons Home and Orphanage of the Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District. Secretary's records from the creation of the Articles of Association in 1918 to its merger with the Mexico Welfare Home in 1951.  
Album: Church of the Brethren, People, Highland AvenueBC2010/5 

What makes this album interesting in the amount of history it records.  There are articles about Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren  in Elgin, Illinois, Church of the Brethren ministers and leaders, as well as personal stories about the compiler and folks this individual knows.  It is a shame that the source remains unknown.

 
Audio Tape: "A Look at the Brethren" BC2011/3 

This reel-to-reel tape entitled, "A Look at the Brethren," was produced by Dean Frantz.  It answers questions about the Church of the Brethren:

What is it,

Who are the Brethren,

What do they look like,

What do they do? 

This appears to be  the audio portion of a slide show or filmstrip that describes the Church of the Brethren.

 
Aukerman, Dale H., by Miller, Donald E.BC2007/24 Aukerman, Dale: Biographical sketch by Donald E. Miller.  
Beery, William and Statler, Ruth: Brethren PeopleBC2010/16 

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

 
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Bethany Theological Seminary Campus Moves Oak Brook, IL.BC2007/1 "A Dream Unfolds," brochure marketing campus move to Oak Brook, IL. 
Bethany Theological Seminary: Bulletin CollectionCOB General File: Bethany Theological Seminary Collection of the "Bulletin," a publication of Bethany Biblical Seminary
Bethany Theological Seminary: Tape for InterpretationBC2018/32 Warren Groff, president of the institution, interprets the program at Bethany Theological Seminary. Floyd McDowell makes a plea for funds. Graydon F. Snyder, and Donald Miller speak on texts involving ministry. 
Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

 
Bowser, Anna Maude: Jonathan Creek Brethren BC2018/28 Anna Maude Bowser 1877-1951, by her eldest granddaughter, Betty Jean Clark Laude and A. H. Laube. 
Brightbill, Alvin :Church of the Brethren,EducatorBC2006/12  

Two CDs of Alvin Brightbill, Church of the Brethren leader and musician, playing bells and chimes.

 
Camp Mack: Historical MuralsBC2018/29 L. W. Shultz describes the Church of the Brethren historical murals at Camp Alexander Mack. 
China Relief: Church of the BrethrenBC2014/12 

Narrative and video documentation of the mission and relief work conducted by the Church of the Brethren in the country of China from 1908 through 1951.

 
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 HistoryBC2015/10 

Historian, pastor, and MC alumnus, Merle Rummel's extensive COB research, including:

Stonelick, Brethren Migration Roads, history of the Four Mile congregation, journals of Nancy Lybrook and Elizabeth Miller, the frontier Brethren of Kentucky, and the Virginia Colony.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2007/4 

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

 
Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/10 1966 article by theologian Martin Marty  in "The National Catholic Reporter" in which he compares the challenges of the Church of the Brethren with those of the Catholic Church. What does the future hold? 
Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/11 The August 1966 article by Martin Marty [MU2018/10] was written during the same time-period as the 1966 COB Annual Conference. Should the Church of the Brethren face the future by ecumenical participation with other denominations through the Consultation on Church Union (COCU)? BC2018/22 includes documents of the Church of the Brethren's "Fraternal Relations Committee to the 1966 Annual Conference, along with a speech delivered by Wayne Zunkel on the Conference floor during the COCU debate. Also included: "An Open Letter To the Fraternal Relations Committee," "Report, Consultation on Church Union" (1966), and "Supplementary Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee to Annual Conference on COCU. 
Church of the Brethren: Indiana and Kentucky Congregations, PhotographsBC2010/40 

Photographs: The collection is thought to contain pictures of Pleasant View Chapel and Milford Indiana Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana Bethel Church of the Brethren as well as Flat Creek Mission, Creekville, Kentucky and Mud Lick Chapel of the Flat Creek mission.

 
Church of the Brethren: Journey in Jesus WayBC2017/27 "Journey in Jesus' Way," original interviews and some footage, by videographer, David Sollenberger, in which members of the Church of the Brethren share their faith on many topics. 
Church of the Brethren: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
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 AssortmentBC2018/3 

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

A variety of materials regarding the Church of the Brethren collected during the ages. "Academy for Church Leadership," Summer Intensive, 1987 - "Volunteer Service in the Local Church," featuring New Windsor BVS class with Dan West - 1987 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring Ronald Reagan and the Central American Peace Agreement - 1988 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring, "Civil Rights at Critical Juncture" - Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, 1902, 1908,1940, 1954, 1955, 1960 - "Jesus Christ - Our Hope," Indiana Brethren Young Adult Retreat, 1976 (Warstler, Carter) - Three year Reading Course for Licensed Ministers - Eldership Ordination1965, Manchester/Liberty Mills COB.

 
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, FLOR-IANA, Helping HandsBC2010/25a-k An assortmenet of materials related to theThe Church of the Brethren Northern Indiana District project to provide Helping Hands, through the FLOR-IANA FAITH VENTURE, a Plan to Assist Struggling Congregations."   
Church of the Brethren: Pine Creek , North Liberty, Indiana, N-PAC ResolutionBC2010/15 One page resolution on N-PAC, dated 1980, supporting national leaders in actively planning, establishing, and funding a National Peace Academy. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/23a 

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/24 Statements, tracts, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals.  A publication, "Prayer for...Missions." 
Church of the Brethren: Salamonie, South Central Indiana BC2010/30 One written history and one Anniversary Day flyer, 1945 for Salamonie Church, Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana. 
Church of the Brethren: VHS CollectionBC2016/1 Four video collections and leader's guides highlighting the views of prominent Church of the Brethren leaders, theologians, and historians and documenting the Brethren Heritage Tour led by Hedda and Donald Durnbaugh, October 1995. 
Church of the Brethren: Volunteer Service BC2004/28 

Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service Materials.

 
Civilian Public Service: Weldy, GilbertBrethren People File: Weldy, Gilbert 

Articles in the Brethren People File related to Gilbert Weldy, Manchester College alumnus, 1949, and CPS Smoke-Jumper:

  • Member Profile, Gilbert Weldy, "The National Smokejumper Association, Smokejumper," Quarterly Magazine, October, 2003.
  • "Some of My Life's Memories," by Gilbert R. Weldy, Written in 1998, Bloomington, Indiana.

See Also:  Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Manchester College Bulletin November 1976 p.3

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

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

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

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

 
Eel River Church of the Brethren: People and vicinityBC2018/1 Objects and images reflecting the everyday lives of people and places surrounding the Eel River Church of the Brethren and German Baptist community (circa 1905), Kosciusko County, Indiana.See also: -
Ernestine Hoff Wedding, Hoff MaterialBC2010/5 

Emrick, Ernestine Hoff.  Manchester College Alumna

  • Wedding photo of Lottie and Ernest Hoff and the way their dining table looked at their wedding.
  • Christmas postcard wtih E. G.  Hoff holding grandson, Gregory Lee, circa 1946.  On card verso is a family lineage:
    • Ernest Hoff b.
      • Lottie Neher Hoff b.
        • Grandson, Gregory b
          • son of:
            • Minister Emrick, Leland B.S. 39 [Manchester College Alumnus]
            • Ernestine (Hoff) Emrick B.S. 40  [Manchester College Alumna]
  • Clippings showing:

    Dr. WIlbur McFadden and Family, Vernard Eller, Glenn Rohrer, Dan West, Ora Huston, Edward K. Ziegler (1960), Jesse Ziegler, Burton Metzler, Lorell Weiss, Ira Moomaw (1962), Chalmer Faw, James B. Bowman (missionary), Mary Schaeffer, Ernest and Olivia Ikenberry, Merlin Shull, Martha Cocanower, Martha Rupel, Wilma Stern, Anna Warstler, etc.

    1961 Annual Conference Worship leaders, Dale W. Brown, Clarence Sink, Wilfren Staufer, Hubert Newcomer, Thomas Davis and other 1961 Conference speakers.

 
Faw, Chalmer: Gospel of MatthewBC2017/4 Digital recording of cassette tapes created by "The Faw Team" and titled, "The Gospel of Matthew," by Dr. Chalmer E. Faw. Chapters 1 - 28 are included. 
Flora Church of the BrethrenChurch of the Brethren Congregations Flora Church of the Brethren Collection.  
Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
Halladay, Paul: Church of the Brethren, Northwestern Ohio DistrictBC2006/13 

Black Swamp Church of the Brethren, Paul Halladay Musical Presentation at Northwestern Ohio District Conference.

  • CD of Paul Halladay at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
  • CD of a partial church service at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
 
Heifer Project: Seagoing CowboysBC2006/5 

Seagoing Cowboys:

1.  Issue #6 of "Catoctin History,"  Fall/Winter 2005.

2.  January 10, 2006 issue of "The Mennonite."

3.  "The Impossible Dream, How the Heifer Project Came to Be," Reiff Miller.

"Ride 'Em Seagoing Cowboy!," "A 1940s Brethren/UNRRA Partnership Touched Countless Lives," by Reiff Miller.

 
History of Ephrata, by Milton H. HeinickeBC2011/6 

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

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

 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: DirectoriesBC2019/6 Church membership directories belonging to Huntington City Church of the Brethren, Huntington, Indiana (1922 - 1998, incomplete). 
Krebiehl Bible: Family BibleBC2011/20 

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


 
Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Transfer LettersBC2014/19 

German Baptist and Church of the Brethren transfer of membership letters 1800's and 1900's for the Ladoga, Indiana area. Lists of congregational authorities, sending church and receiving church locations, and member names.

 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2015/1 

Primary source material for Ladoga area Brethren: Raccoon Creek, Cool Spring, Bethel, Mount Pleasant, Little Walnut, Bethany, Ladoga, including but not limited to: Congregational minutes, histories, sermon notes, financial records, and transfer of membership letters (19th and 20th century) including Brethren from Four Mile (Indian Creek).

 
Ladoga, or Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Letters and RecordsBC2015/2 Early letters of members in good standing who are presumably transferring in and out of Ladoga area congregations during the 1800’s.  They contain names of members as well as names of ministers, elders,  deacons, or clerks from the recommending German Baptist Brethren and Church of the Brethren (after the divide) group.   
Living Faith Church of the BrethrenBC2003/6 

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

 
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.

 
Love Feast and Feet WashingBC2014/13 "Love Feast at Rocky Ridge," the Monocacy Church of the Brethren congregation prepares for love feast and feet washing, newspaper spread from  "The Sun Magazine," Baltimore, MD, 9 December 1956, Metrogravure. 
Manchester Church of the Brethren: 1998 FireBC2018/31 Footage and news coverage of the January 1998 fire that took place at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. Video footage of the new facility's construction on Beckley Street, North Manchester. 
Manchester Church of the Brethren: Heritage CelebrationBC2018/30 DVD and MP4 copy of the 27 October 1991 Heritage Celebration that took place at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Mexico Welfare Home Ledger Book BC2009/02  

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

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

2. Two copies of financial report:

Balance Sheet, 30 June 1952

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

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

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

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

 
Middlebury Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2011/1 

Middlebury Church of the Brethren is located in the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  This collection includes church history, records of business meetings, pictorial directories, the booklet,  "Peace Education in Churches," by Dan West and Others, and other materials.

 
Missionary Prayer ChainBC2015/8 A chain-letter postcard (1906) from Lydia Metzger of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Miss Effie Montel, of North Manchester, Indiana, requesting prayer for missionaries. 
Mount Morris Church of the BrethrenBC2018/24 and BC2011/26 Historical materials belonging to Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, including newsletters, correspondence, Annual Reports with statistical information, 1948 plan for church organization, and [BC2011/26] historical Souvinir Booklet and program printed in honor of the new church building (1923) listing elders, pastors, ministers, members, along with historical vignettes. 
Mount Morris Church of the Brethren: Souvenir Booklet, 1867 - 1923BC2011/26 

This Sourvenir Booklet contains a dedicatory program, a commemorative and anniversary service of the Church of the Brethren in Mount Morris, Illinois, that took place on Sunday, 18 March 1923. It holds pictures of members, lists of elders, pastors, ministers, a membership directory as well as historical sketches.

 
Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2013/2 Records of the Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren (formerly Yellow River), Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: Individual Churches and MemorabiliaBC2006/17 

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Wakarusa Church of the Brethren and the Michigan City Church of the Brethren.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

Bethel Church of the Brethren: Women's Fellowship Records 1970 - 1983, photos 1984, Mother and Daughter Banquet 1990, 1985 and 1988 newspaper clippings.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the South Bend City (also known as the South Bend Second) Church of the Brethren.

Family photo of Marcos and Suely Inhauser.

 
Northern Indiana District: Wakarusa, Michigan City, Bethel, South Bend Second (City)MC2006/17 

Records and memorabilia from Northern Indiana District Churches of the Brethren that have been closed: Wakarusa, Michigan City, Bethel, South Bend Second (City).

Photograph of Marcos and Suely Inhauser, Church of the Brethren missionaries in Brazil.

 
Ogan's Creek Church of the Brethren: South Central DistrictBC2012/15 

One bible [1874] used at Ogan's Creek Church of the Brethren.

On record book of church minutes [30 September 1873 to 22 February 1889].

Questionnaires and information sheets.

 
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. 
Rummel, Merle C.: Books and PapersBC2015/10 "Frontier Brethren," "The Virginia Colony," "The Journal of Nancy Lybrook," and "The National Road Journal of Elizabeth Miller,"  by  Manchester College alumnus, Merle C. Rummel. 
Shull, ErnestBrethren People File: Shul, Ernest, Butterfly Materials Church of the Brethren minister and Manchester College alumnus, Ernest Shull was a multifaceted individual. His scientific research in the area of "butterflies" was remarkable.  
South Central District: Collection of MaterialsBC2014/10a-g 

An assortment of  items found in basement of the South Central Indiana District Office building.  Some interesting items include a notebook containing Funerals at the Eel River Church along with obituaries of individuals who died in the area.

 
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 District: Mississinewa German Baptist ChurchBC2013/1 Records and Record Books - Restricted - of Mississinewa German Baptist Church, 1950 - 1965, formerly of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central Indiana District: 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).

 
South Central Indiana District: Office MaterialsBC2016/15 

Files from the South Central Indiana District Office of the Church of the Brethren.  Primarily the correspondence of District Executive, Carroll Petry, citations honoring church members, and confidential ministerial files.

Computer storage discs from unknown congregation(s).

 
South Central Indiana: Women's Fellowship Treasurer's RecordsBC2016/8 Treasurer's Records for the South Central Indiana District Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship,1972 - 1987. 
Southern Ohio District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/7  

Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren general and congregational records as well as copies of the Memo, the District newsletter.

 
Teeter, L. W.BC2007/5 L. W. Teeter Collection: Lewis Wallace Teeter, (1845 - 1927).  Mechanic, preacher, Bible expositor, Annual Meeting leader.  Born Oct. 15 near Hagerstown, IN.  Teeter taught himself basic Greek and German to supplement a limited secondary education.  The Annual Meeting asked Teeter to prepare a two-volume commentary on the New Testament (1894). This collection contains the original handwritten draft as well as published volumnes. 
The Walnut Street MessengerBC2011/7 A historically interesting publication published by the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana.  Articles on people and events 
Wabash Country Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/12 Wabash Country Church of the Brethren membership directories and Sunday School records from 1935 through the 1980's. Wabash Country is located within the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
West, Dan: "Clearer Convictions on Peace"BC2012/7 

A copy of Dan West's booklet, "Clearer Convictions on Peace," Board of Christian Education, Elgin, Illinois.

"Messenger" articles regarding Dan West, and the Dan West display currently located in Manchester University's Funderburg Library.

 
West, Dan: Brethren PeopleBC2004/4 Dan West "Basic Brethren Ideas." 
West, Dan: InterviewsBC2017/26 "Dan West, Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews individuals about the life, faith, projects, and witness of Dan West, founder of Heifer Project. A set of transcripts is also included. 
West, Phil: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: West, Philip  

Material related to Phil West, MC Class of 1946.

Material relating to Philip West, Manchester College alumnus, 1946.

Article from the Missoulian, Tuesday, September 20, 1988, "UM Nurtures Link to Pacific Rim," by Janice Downey.

 
Wine, Jacob C., Jr.: Collection BC2008/12  

1.  One diary of Jacob Wine's post WWII seagoing cowboy experience transporting horses to Europe.  the war ravaged city of Bremen.

2.  Photographs of  life on board ship and of the the war raveged city of Bremen.

3.  The Jett family history.

4.  Three DVDs containing interviews with Jacob C. Wine detailing family history, family stories, personal history, the history of Hempfield Church of the Brethren (East Petersburg, PA), and J. C. and Jean's missionary experience in Nigeria, Africa (1949-1956).

 
Women's Work: Central Region of the Church of the BrethrenBC2014/9 

Records and materials related to "Women's Work" of the Central Region of the Church of the Brethren. This would include  Northern, Middle and Southern Indiana, Michigan, North East, North Western and Southern Ohio, as well as Southern and Northern Illinois.

 
Zigler, M. R.: The M. R. Zigler ProjectBC2017/25 "The M. R. Zigler Project, Portrait of a Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews M. R. Zigler, Don Durnbaugh, Ken Morse, Hilton Harman, Geraldine Glick, Enten Eller, Hilton Harman, Desmond Bittinger, Eldon Burke, David Eberly, Hazel Peters, Ken Kreider, Clyde Carter, E. Paul Weaver, Linda Logan and Geraldine Glick. 
 


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