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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 Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic Policies Committee: Minutes 2002 - 2004MC2006/30 
  • Academic Policies Committee Minutes, Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
  • Teacher Education Committee Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2001.
  • Department of Education Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2002 and Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
  • Institutional Report in preparation for NCATE/IPSB visit November 2004 and Exhibits for NCATE/IPSB Visit, November 2004.
  • Field Biology, Biol 110, Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center and Programs.
  • Analysis of MC's Teacher Education Goals using Student Teaching Evaluations, 2003 - 2004.
  • Teacher Education Ad-Hoc NCATE Minutes.
  • Teacher Education Department of Education Minutes from 1993 forward.
  • Teacher Education Schools Available for Field Experiences.
  • Education Budget, Budget Planning and Budget Reports.
  • Board of Examiners Report, NCATE, Accreditation Visit to Manchester College, November 2004.
  • Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook.
  • Military Order of the Purple Heart Award, January, 1984.
  • Indiana Board of Examiners, September, 1989.
  • Teacher Education Handbook - 1971.

 

 
Administration Building: Photographs, 1928MC2009/196 Administration Building: Photos from 1928.  
AdmissionsMC2004/133 

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

 
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.

 
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: 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: 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. 
Allen, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Allen, William Material related to William Allen.  
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: PhotographsMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection

 
Alumni Awards: Alumni Service AwardsLarge Box 18: Alumni Service Awards Citations for Alumni Service Awards, including names and dates. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

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

 
Alumni Days: 2003 PhotographsMU2012/97 Photographs from Alumni Days, May 2003 with identification of many classes and 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 StoriesMU2020/65 Alumni stories primarily about Otho Winger, yet a few others about the M Club, Mr. Fish, the College basketball team of 1924,   
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.

 
Art Show: 2019MU2019/87 Program for the 2019 alumni art show in Link Gallery, A Celebration of Homecoming
Athletic Department: All-Sports Banquet PhotographsPhoto Box 2, File Folder #7 

The Spring 1954 All-Sports Banquet was held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana. The special speaker was Lou Groza of the Cleveland Browns. Manchester College had received the Basketball Hoosier College Conference Champship trophy.

 
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 Department: PhotographsPhotograph Box 24  

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

 
Athletics and Hall of Fame: PhotographsMU2019/27 

Hall of Fame photographs and other athletics pictures.

 
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: Hall of FameMC General File: Athletics - Hall of Fame 

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

 
Athletics: PhotographsMU2015/28a Collection of sports photographs, including Wrestling, Baseball, Men's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Cross Country and Track, Men's Soccer, Football, Men's Basketball, Volleyball, pictures from Athletic Hall of Fame events, and other award celebrations. Many pictures are unidentified. Football action images from 1995. 
Aurora 1989 World Views PhotographsMC2008/183a-e Aurora 1989 World Views photographs. 
Award: Good HousekeepingMU2017/7 Photograph of Mona Jean Harley shaking hands with President Bill Robinson. Mona was the recipient of the Good Housekeeping award, "100 Women of Promise" (1986-1987). 
Bagley, William Faculty/Staff Boxes: Bagley, William H. Material related to William H. Bagley.  
Baldwin, Ferne: CollectionMC2011/231 

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

 
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. 
Basketball 1994 and 1995.MU General File: Athletics, Basketball 

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

 
Basketball, Men's, Coaches, Presidents of College: Newspaper SpecialMC2007/216 

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

 
Basketball, Men's: PhotographsMC2007/225  

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

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

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
Basketball, Women's: Awared PlaqueMU2015/11 Plaque with broken LP record recognizing Manchester College's Women's Basketball 1986-1986 "record breaker" of being Conference Champs - 4th in District (18-7). 
Basketball: Video, NCAA Division 3, 1994 and 1995MU2012/101 a 

VHS tape and DVD:  Inside - Behind the Scenes with a National Contender - Manchester College Spartans - NCAA Division 3  - 1994 and 1995. Baseline Productions, a Jeff Shafer and Rob Nichols video production.

 
Beahm, WilliamBrethren People File: Beahm, William Willam Beahm is an alumnus of Manchester College.  Missionary, author, scholar, and dean of Bethany Seminary, Beahm served the Church of the Brethren in various capacities throughout his life.  
Bible Collection: General FileMC General File: Bible Collection A file containing pieces of information about bibles and their donors.  These books are part of the Funderburg Library Rare Book and Manchester College Archives and Brethren Historical Collection.  Donors include Calvin Ulrey and Bill Eberly. 
Bible Society: Minutes 1902-1905, 1907-1912, 1916-1919MC2009/133a,b,c 

MC2009/133a: Bible Society Minutes, 31 March 1902 - 24 March 1905.

MC2009/133a: Copies of the Constitution and By-Laws revised 1915.

MC2009/133a Mission Program  - program notes and speakers.

MC2009/133b: Bible Society Minutes, 21 April 1916 - 19 May 1919.

MC2009/133c: Bible Society Minutes, 25 October 1907 - 12 April 1912.

 

 
Bikerace: Spartan Spoketacular PlaqueMU2015/10 M. C. U. "Spartan Spoketacular" plaque with names of winning bike race teams; 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1963, 1974, 1975. 1976, 1977. 
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. 
Board of Trustees: 1990MU2018/96 Photograph of the Manchester College Board of Trustees as of April, 1990. 
Board of Trustees: ListMC General File: Trustees A list of Manchester College trustees updated through 2003. 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Board of Trustees: Photograph CollectionMC2003/43  

Board of Trustees photograph collection.

 
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.

 
Book, BruceMC2002/155 

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

 

 
Books: CollectionsMU2019/22 Books from employees and friends of the College whom we have respected and loved: Tannreuther, Nettie Senger, Ruth Swihart, Charles Morris, Lewis Teeter and Nancy Bowman, Daniel Teeter, Anna Ikenberry,and  an assortment from the E. N. Goshorn memorial collection.. 
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. 
Bosnia: StudentsMC General File: Bosnia 

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

 
Brattain, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Brattain, William Material realted to William Brattain. 
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: JapanMU2017/82 September 1988 photographs of Dr. Nobuo Dobashi,  President Jun Arima, President William Robinson, and Professor Allen Deeter as Hokusei Gakuen University, agrees to become part of the Brethren Colleges Aborad (BCA) international studies program. 
Brethren Historical Collection, Museum, Archives and African Art CollectionMC2011/133 The papers pertaining to the creation of the campus Museum, the Brethren Historical Collection, the  African Art Collection, and  the Archives, including the move of the Museum to the North Manchester Center for History. 
Brinker, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Brinker, William Material related to William Brinker.  
Buck Family CollectionMC2007/40 Photographs and memorabilia from the Buck family.  Also included is information about Calvin Ulrey and his wife, Miriam. 
BuildingsMU2019/81 Bill Eberly writes primarily about the function of MC campus buildings, including: North Ward School, the Normal School, the Preparatory School/Academy/high school, the College Hall/Administration Building, the Science and Agriculture Building, the Old Library, the Communications Building including Radio/TV stations), and first computer labs. 
Buildings and Campus Scenes,1994-1995: SlidesMU2013/118 Slides of buildings, campus scenes, activities, sports, people (1994 - 1995). 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Burke, Eldon: James T. Westwood CollectionMC2010/74 

James T. Westwood Collection:

  • Biographical materials about Professor Eldon Burke and William Schuhle with a large caricature of Burke drawn by Schuhle. 
  • "Bibliography for the Study of World History," with a supplementary bibliography on "The Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime," compiled by Dr. Eldon R. Burke, Ph. D.
 
Butterbaugh, EdgarMC2011/217 

Awards and degree belonging to President Emeritus, Edgar Butterbaugh, MC Class of 1949.

 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
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 First VideoMU2016/29 Nine videos focusing on the "Students First" Campaign, 2011. 
Campus Life: Public Relations ImagesMU2012/135 

Negatives and slides taken by photographer, Churck Savage.  One copy of the book, "Placing the Light on the Stand, Manchester College Enters the New Century," featuring the photography of Chuck Savage.

 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Centennial 

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

 
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.  
Chappell, Bill and JeanneBrethren People File: Chappell, Bill and Jeanne Material regarding  Bill and Jeanne Chappell. 
Chavis, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Chavis, William Material related to William Chavis.  
China Scenes: Pictorial BookMU2017/30 "China Scenes," a pictorial book celebrating the many beautiful images of this impressive land. 
Christian Leadership Commission Record Book 1945 - 1948MC2008/15 Christian Leadership Commission Record Book with records from 1945 - 1948. 
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: Brethren Action MovementBC2008/3  Conception, newsletters, tracts, letter, writings by Dale Aukerman, Ken Brown, Larry Kuenning, Art Gish, and others.  
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. 
Clary, Willard: AlumnusAlumni Large Box 187: Clary, Willard Some material related to Willard Clary. 
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: 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 
Cobb, E. M.MC2004/541 Pamphlet for "Bible Institute Convention at Vawter Park, on Lake Wawasee, Aug. 1st to12th, 1900.  Conducted by E.M. Cobb, Pyrmont, Ind." 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
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.

 
Communications Center: History and Photograph, 1926MC2003/116 

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

 
Conkling, FredMC2009/61 "STIM-YOU-LUS BOOK," prepared by Fred R. Conkling for Freshman composition.  
Contact Sheets 1980's: PhotographsMC2008/139a,b 

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

 
Contemporary Problems in Biology, A Symposium by Alumni of Manchester College, 1980MC2008/199  

Contemporary Problems in Biology, A Symposium by Alumni of Manchester College, 1980, featuring: Likens, Oxender, Henney, Yoder, Gorden and Eberly.

  • Folder containing programs/registration forms and a Manchester College Bulletin.
 
Convocation #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 #133: Keller, LisaMU2014/92 wave sound Lisa Keller presents a Senior Series Convocation on 20 September 1982. 
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 #216: President RobinsonMU2015/126 

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

 
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 #297: Robinson, President WilliamMU2015/92 

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

 
Convocation #325: Ningkun, Wu 1990MU2014/19 

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

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

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

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

 
Convocation: Photograph CollectionMC2004/123 

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

 
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
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. 
Cunningham, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Cunningham, William J. Material related to William J. Cunningham.  
Cunningham, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Cunningham, William J. Material related to William J. Cunningham.  
Curriculum ReviewMC2004/531 

Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection

File 
1Social Sciences Division 1991-92
2Student evaluation questions
3Senior comprehensive examinations
4Faculty Executive Committee 1998-99
5Honors Committee 1987-89
6Faculty Workshop 1999
7Faculty survey, presidential search
8Advisory Council, 1989
9Curriculum review 1993-94
10Curriculum review 1993-94
11Curriculum review 1993-94
12Student Senate Constitution committee
13Freshman experience, including preliminary information on FYC
14Presidential Search Committee
15Academic Dean Search Committee
16Human Diversity Committee

 

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

 
Day, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Day, William Material related to William Day, Social Sciences, Economics and Business. 
Dean of Students: Student Development, Discipline, Mental HealthMU2020/9 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Dean's Scholarship MC2009/24 incorporated into MU2012/117 

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

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, AllenMC2004/154 Original artwork by Professor WIlliam Schule who was noted for his caracatures of individuals. 
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 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.


 
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. 

 
Dunbar, Wilbur: Correspondence with President William RobinsonBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur Wilbur Dunbar, alumnus (Class of 1943), corresponds with President William Robinson and Dean Ronald Arnett about the College's curriculum. 
Eberly, William Faculty/Staff Boxes: Eberly, William  

Dr. William Eberly:

  • Material regarding Bill Eberly, Natural Sciences, Biology.
  • "History of the Phosphate Detergent Ban in Indiana," William R. Eberly, Manchester College.  
  • "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," Dr. WIlliam Eberly, Manchester College, June 1991.
  • List of Professor William Eberly's publications.
  • Obituary for Dr. Eberly, MC Class of 1948.
See also: Guide Lines v.1:3 (July 1960) p.3, Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.10-11, July 1978 p.10, September 1978 p.4, October 1978 p.5.
Eberly, WilliamMC2007/25 William Eberly: "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," original manuscript and digitized illustrations. 
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.

 
Eberly, William:Science Core LectureMU2015/102 wave sound Dr. Bill Eberly presents a Science Core lecture focusing on environment, ecology, and environmental health. 
Education Master's Theses: Political ScienceMC2012/62 Education Master's Theses:  Political Science. 
Education Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Eisenbise, Esther: AurorasMU2020/49 1917 and 1920 Aurora yearbooks belonging to alumna, Esther Eisenbise. 
Etched Glass Panes: Student NamesMC2011/127 These appear to be small hand-etched panes of glass.  It seems as if each participant wrote his/her name individually, perhaps as part of a College function, reunion, or Church of the Brethren event?   
Faculty and Staff" PR Photograph CollectionMC2007/228 A - BG Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

 

 
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 Retirement Dinner, 1992: VideoMU2018/113 

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

 
Faculty Spring BanquetMC2002/317  Faculty Spring Banquet: Programs.  
Faculty WorkshopMC2003/74  

Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection.

 

 
Faculty WorkshopMC2002/2ff 

Faculty Workshop: 1953-70.  A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2).

  • Materials from 1953-1970.
 
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, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

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

 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsMC2008/79 

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

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

 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Financial Records of Manchester CollegeMC2007/137 

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

Annuity Funds.

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

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

 
Financial Records of Manchester College: Tuition and Student ReceiptsMC2007/137: Student Accounts, Financial Ledgers and receipts of tuition, typewriter and piano fees, lab fees, room and board fees to students from 1893  through at least 1942. This information is part of a much larger collection MC2007/137. 
Flory, Paul: Biographical InformationMC2008/179 

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

 
Food Service PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Food Service Photographs Food Service photographs. 
Food Service: PhotographsFood Service Photos 

Pictures of Food Service staff 1960 - 1981.


 
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 50 Year Reunion, 1990MU2018/91 The Manchester College 1940 Football team reunites for a 50 year reunion in 1990. 
Football Team, 1939, Lieberum, Don: PhotographMC2011/214 

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

 
Football: 1940MU2015/7 Football with the inscription "Manchester 7, 1940, Ball State 6." 
Football: 50th Anniversary CelebrationMU2014/51 

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

 
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: PhotographsMU2019/44 Photographs of Football athletes, many are identified (see accession record). 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Forensics: Awards, 1949-1950MC2011/205 

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

Tay Kappa Alpha order blank, 1949.

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

Speech Awards for 1949-1950.

 
Funderburg FamilyMC2004/532 

Funderburg Family Materials from the collection of Truman Funderburgh, including but not limited to: Harmon Gray, Funderburg,, Loma Hart, Kenneth Fogle, William Gray Harmon, Hill, Funderburk, Marjorie Nell Lauver/John Funderburg Lauver, Frank Harrowing, "From the Castle," Earl Lloyd, Guy Funderburk, Lazarus Funderburgh, WIlliam Funderberg family, J. C. Funderburgh, Richard Funderburgh, Rosetta Funderburgh, Brown, Boone, Joseph Miller, Jesse Funderburg, Jacob Funderburgh, Alvin Funderburg, Walter Funderberg, Deeton Cottage, Elmer Arnold, Edith Funderburgh, Mrs. George Funderburgh

 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
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.

 
Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMU2013/98 

Advancement materials including but not limited to:

  • Funderburg Library funding correspondence.
  • Hall of Science funding soliciation and dedication ceremonies, 1960.
  • 2001 reports on additions and renovations to the Science Center.
  • Science Center Campaign - promotional materials, groundbreaking, and dedication ceremony, 2005.
  • Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall Campaign - and dedication events.
  • Breaking ground for the Union.
  • PERC building project.
  • The Next Step Campaign: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
  • 2010 -  2011 President's Report.
  • The Next Step Campaign Notebooks [2000 - 2003]: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
  • Manchester College wraps up The Next Step! Campaign.
  • Manchester's March of Progress.
  • Step Up To The Future - The Centennial Campaign for Manchester College.
  • Focus on the Seventies [Phase I and II].
  • Oak Leaves article 17 March 1960 - Cordier pays Two-Day Visit, UN Executive To Address Community Sunday, Monday.

 

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2009/115 Newspaper article announcing the launch of the Centennial Campaing with a fundraising event and speech by President Robinson.  
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.

 
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. 
Garver Hall: Student PhotographsPhoto Box 69: Garver Open House 1991 Garver Men Open House 1991.  See Photo Box # 69.  Men include: Jason King, Jason Powell, William Berens, Chad Fawley, Mark Neher, Keith Stouder, Reginald Batusic, Marc Blosser, J. Eric Shockey, P.J. Fauquher, W. Nicolas Harper, Thomas Byerly, Darren Bickel, Greg Hall. 
Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
Gnagey, WIlliamFaculty/Staff Boxes: Gnagey, William 

Material related to William Gnagey.

For additional material related to WIlliam Gnagey, see:  Manchester College Bulletin August 1953 p.1

 
Gorden, WilliamAlumni Box 187: Gorden Information related to WIlliam Gorden as well as a copy of his article, "Buried Treasure," presented at the Indiana State Oratorical Contest at Saint Mary-if-the-Woods College, 13 February 1950. 
Goss, Madonna Wine: Video TributeMC2008/64 MC alumna, Madonna Wine Goss ,Video Tribute by Bill Jacobs. 
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 1989: Baccalaureate and Commencement PhotographsPhotograph Box 44  

Dr. Al WIlliams, David Kreps and Phil Orpert in cap and gowns, 1989.

 
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 2008: Baccalaureate and Commencement VideoMC2008/104a, b 

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

 
Halladay, PaulFaculty/Staff Boxes: Halladay, Paul 

Material related to Paul Halladay, who taught Music at Manchester College from 1928 - 1967.

Halladay's materials for church congregations produced through the Board of Christian Education, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois..

 
Harry H. Henney '35 & Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and ScienceMC2011/106 

Articles and invitation regarding the Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science. 

See Also: Janey Henney, Alumni Box 187.

 
Helman, A. Blair and Patricia: Photographs MC2007/145 

A. Blair Helman: Photo Collection containing images of A. Blair and Patricia Helman, including A. Blair receiving keys to station wagon from manager of Chrysler plant [MC2007/145]. 

 
Helman, A. Blair: Newspaper Articles About President HelmanMC2010/176 Newspaper articles focusing on President A. Blair Helman from 1966, 1967 and 1970.   
Helman, A. Blair: TributesMC2011/159 
  • An assortment of materials pertaining to President A. Blair Helman, Including:
    Letter of retirement to the Board of Trustees, April 1985.
  • Nomination materials for the Council on International Educational Exchange Award.
  • Vernon Schwalm correspondence.
  • Helman, Member of theThe Indiana Academy, elected 9 June 1987.
  • Presentation of Doctor of Humane Letters degree to President Helman, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981.
  • Also in this folder are items from Kay Batdorf, Andrew Cordier, Vernon Schwalm, Sarafian, President, University of LaVerne and President William Robinson, etc.

 

 
Helman: A. Blair Helman Letter to William RobinsonMC2003/235 A. Blair Helman: Letter from Blair Helman dated 15 January 2003 regarding Bill Robinson's book, Leading People from the Middle.  
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. 
 
Hendrix, Helen and Allbaugh, Willard: CollectionMU2014/132 One autographed 1929 "Aurora" belonging to Helen (Hendrix) Billings, MC Class of 1930.  One autograph book belonging to Willard Allbaugh, 1908, related to his experience at Manchester College. 
Hiroshima: Ken BrownMC2010/38 wave sound 

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

 
History of Manchester College: Written MC2004/257: Written Histories Barnhart, Marjorie.  "Manchester College Starting to Build Campus-of-Future."  The News-Sentinel.  8 November 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

 
History, Political Science, and Social ScienceMU2014/147 

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

 

 

 
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.  
Holl, Carl WaldoMC2004/271  

Information about Paul Flory, James Shaffer, and Roy Plunkett.

 

See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by WIlliam R. Eberly
Holl, Carl Waldo: MemorabiliaMC2004/279 Carl Waldo Holl: Memorabilia 
Holl, Carl Waldo: ScholarshipMU2016/38 

Dinner program for the Cleveland Chapter of Manchester Alumni 1951.

1952 correspondence regarding contributions to the Holl Scholarship Fund.

Manchester College alumni and job title

 
Holsinger, Clyde: Recording in HonorMU2014/104 Recording titled, "In Memoriam Clyde W. Holsinger," performed by the Manchester College A Cappella Choir 1964-1975, with Professor John Planer, Acting Director. 
Home ManagementMC2010/94 

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

 
Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

 
Homecoming: RecordsMC2002/131 

Homecoming records, 1929-2000 and 2007, including Homecoming 23 October 1954  Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vx. Anderson Ravens.

  • 1929-present. 
  • One Homecoming Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vs. Anderson Ravens, 23 October 1954 (added by J. Wine 20 June 2008).
  • One 1943 Homecoming Banquet menu and Program with autographs.
  • One oak leaf nametag for the homecoming celebration of the Class of 1932.
 
Howe, Francis O.Faculty Staff Boxes: Howe, Francis O. 

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

 
Human Resources: Policies, Memos, Institutional ChartsLarge Box 71 

13 April 1987 Faculty Emeriti Policies. 

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

Paychecks; 2001 Reminder, bi-weekly pay policy. 

Student Summer Employment Memo, 30 April 1979. 

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

Performance Evaluation Grid by Bill Robinson (undated).  

 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

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

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

 
Inauguration: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/54 

One photograph is marked "inauguration" - perhaps of President Robinson?  A. Blair Helman is in the picture.  Some other faculty members are identified.

 
Independent Study Papers: BiologyMC2012/68a-jj Independent Study Papers: Biology. 
Independent Study Papers: EnglishMC2012/72a-m Independent Study Papers: English. 
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). 
Institutional PositionMU2016/47 Does Manchester University ever take an institutional position on political issues? 
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. 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

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

Myrtis Becker Justiniano, MC Class of 1954.

  • Bills and cancelled checks
 
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.

 
Kinsel, Paul: CollectionMC2011/229 

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

 
Kintner, Dr. ElginMC2007/43 

Dr. Elgin Kintner, honored. Photocopy of article by Tom Sherlin in "The Daily Times" November 27, 2006.  "Blount Memorial names lab after Dr. Elgin Kintner."

 

See Also: Faculty/Staff Kintner, Edward; Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.5-6.

See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly
Kintner, Dr. Elgin: Physiology Experiments, First Year Medicine, Indiana UniversityMC2011/97 

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

 

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

 
Kintner, Edward,: TextbookMC2010/98 

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

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

 
Kintner, Edward: Faculty/Staff CollectionMC2002/104L 

Kintner Collection, including: “Introduction to Cytology,” Kintner's 1932 calendarClass Record Books, newspaper clippings (retirement, honors, scholarship, wedding anniversary), 1946 receipt for license to preach, Kinter's admittance to Manchester (March 1900).

 
Kintner, Edward: Mastodon Skeleton, UnearthingMC2011/91 Edward Kintner writes an article for the "Proceedings of the Forty-Fifth Annual Meeting, Indiana Academy of Science, Volume 39, 1929," Stanley A. Cain, Editor. The article is found on page 237 and is titled, "Notes On Unearthing Parts Of A Mastodon Skeleton," Edward Kintner, Manchester College. 
Klingler, Charles: Collection, Part TwoMC2012/34 "Memories of ...Manchester," by Otho Winger. Personal correspondence to and from Charles Klingler between others on campus.  Independent Study papers by former students - Restricted. 
Likens, GeneMC2002/188 and MC2002/188b  

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

 
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: Shively, BillMC2007/169 One laminated newspaper article by Rufus King reflecting the life and personality of Bill Shively.  
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 the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College Celebrates: Heifer Project International, 1995MC2007/55 

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

 
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: 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: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Manchester College: Photograph AlbumMC2007/39 A photograph album containing photographs of Manchester College faculty and staff as well as pictures from theatrical productions/plays ranging from 1916 through 1965-1966. 
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

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

  • Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.
 
Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Music Competitions: PostersMC2009/124 

Manchester Symphony Orchestra poster assortment with some concerts in conjunction wtih the A Cappella Choir and featuring various soloists throughout the years as well as Student Competition Winners 1990, 1992, and Young Artist Competition Winners (1991, 1993, 1994).

For more posters see: MC2010/20.

 
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.

 

 
Mastodon DigMC2007/144 Photos from the mastodon dig circa 1929. 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

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

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1970' s through 1993 MU2013/32 F Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens and their Courts from 1970 through 1993. 
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.

 

 

 
McComas, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: McComas, William Material regarding William McComas.  
Medical Practicum: Nicaragua 2006MU2014/144 

Images of the 2006 medical practicum in Nicaragua that took place during January Session.

 
Men's Basketball: PhotographsMU2019/24 Men's Basketball photographs, circa 2001, 2002, and 2003. A few shots from random years are included, eg. 1992, 1995, 1996. 
Michigan City Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2019/4 Materials related to Michigan City Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: development, pension, payroll, tax statements, council discussions, financial and congregational records, membership certificates, baptism, congregational photos of 60th anniversary 1992. 
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, John J. and Elizabeth Chrowl Miller: Family HistoryMC2009/44 91st Annual John J. and Elizabeth Chrowl Miller Family Reunion, The Miller Odyssey from Switzerland to Elkhart County, IN and Beyond, Proof Edition, published by Mearl Grabill.  
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.

 
Model United NationsMU2017/63 
Newspaper articles announcing the "Model United Nations Assembly" at Manchester College for area high school students (1962). .
 
Montel, Gary: Public Relations Wall of Fame, Photographs MC2004/729: Montel, Gary 

Photograph of Gary Montel in the Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, MC2004/729. 

 
Mother's Day: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Mother's Day 

Newspaper articles about the Mother's Day programs presented at Manchester College.

 
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: Photograph Collection MC2004/2 

Fourteen photographs of Mount Morris College.

 
Mount Morris College: PhotographsMU2015/46 Photographs from Mount Morris College, Illinois. 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris: Rolston CollectionMU2015/32 W. Wendell Rolston's collection of memorabilia from Mount Morris College. 
Movie and Theater: Program Books and StagebillMC2007/68 

Souvenir Program Books and Stagebill: You Can't Take It With You (Harris Theatre, Chicago, Illinois), " Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents Ben - Hur," by General Lew Wallace, Directed by Fred Niblo (Souvenir Book, 1926), Walt Disney presents Fantasia, in Technicolor and Fantasound (Souvenir Book, 1940), Gone With The Wind (Souvenir Book).

 
Mow, Anna: Family PhotographsMU2021/13 Anna and Baxter Mow family photographs. 
Muir, Gladdys: CorrespondenceMU2014/61 Gladdy's Muir's 1937 letter to her father, Freeman Muir. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Music, Theater, Public Programs: Program CollectionMU2019/72 Manchester programs from various Tri-Alpha, Symphony, A Cappella Choir, Choral Society and other special events. 
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. 

 
National Organizations: Carnegie through North CentralMU2020/14 National organizations affiliated with Manchester College. 
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 Division: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/29 Newspaper articles related to the Natural Sciences at Manchester College. 
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: Chemistry Symposium 1975, PhotographsMC2009/194 

Photographs from Chemistry Symposium 1975.

 
Natural Sciences Division: Environmental Studies at Manchester CollegeMC2007/120 Environmental Studiesat Manchester College brochures and Dr. Eberly materials. 
Natural Sciences Division: Radio Station Collection from Barr, Francis H.MC2004/538  

The first known radio communication from the Manchester College campus was through an unlicensed amateur [HAM]radio station privately operated by the Singer brothers in 1927.  Their endeavor was entirely different from and unrelated to the first Manchester College radio station [WMIB] built by Dwight Farringer in 1945.  Francis Barr provides objects from the Singer brothers' interest and gives physical information about the construction of WMIB.

 
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.

 
NegativesMU2018/56 

Images include: Individual portraits of Football players (circa 1976) -  Dr. Ed Miller presenting the the Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship - Football Coaches Jack Jarrett and Jim Gratz with assistant,  Bill Phillips - football game with fans - Images from a "Jesus" concert - Baseball pictures (Mark Frey and Jim Jenkins) - the Morris Observatory telescope (circa December 1973) - early to mid 1970's track and football players (including Dan Taylor) - Spring 1972 track photos with Pat Hollar and discus discus, Lindsey Grantham, and the Spring 1972 Track Team - pictures from 1975 Business class.

 
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. 
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. 
Niswander, Emerson: TributeMC2007/219 

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

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

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

 
Oak Leaves: 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: PhotographsMU2012/8 - Folder #1 Identified and unidentified pictures of faculty, staff and students. 
Oak Leaves: Photographs circa1993 MU2012/112 Most of these photographs were used in issues of the Oak Leaves from 11 February 1993 through 7 May 1993.  There is one folder of negatives and images that did not appear to be correlated with this time-frame and will be arbitrariliy dated - circa 1992-1993.  
Oppenheim: Boys and CarsMC2011/223 Gene Oppenheim, Ben Oppenheim, Isaac Oppenheim and Phil Oppenheim all had unique interests in automobiles. 
Organ: DedicationMC General File: Organ Schedule and program for organ dedication recitals - Cordier Auditorium - 1982. 
Orpurt, Philip: Biology Department NotebookMU2014/148 Dr. Philip A. Orpurt presents the history of the Biology department at Manchester College (1894 - 2005).  His notebook includes humorous stories about Emerson Niswander, provides photographs of instructors, preserves memorabilia, and documents the construction of the new Science Center in 2005. 
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.

 
Papa is All, Chicago Stagebill, 1941MC2007/72 "Papa is All"  Chicago Stagebill, 1941.  Play depicting "the Plain People" of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 
Parents' WeekendMC General File: Parents Invitation to The Manchester College 1982 Parents' Weekend Celebration. 
Paul and Snoberger: Family BibleMU2013/24 

A bible [1813] that contains letters related to the Paul and Snoberger (Snowberger) families.  List of "Paul" family children and their birthdates.

 
Peace Studies: Miscellaneous MaterialsMC General File: Peace Studies Materials collected by Ferne Baldwin and others about the Peace Studeis Program at Manchester University. Letter [1 December 1967] from Thurl Metzger proposing "Dr. Cordier School of International Relation (or Peace Studies)."   
Peace Studies: Poem by Bill HerodMC2010/17 

Poem by Bill Herod, "I Hear A Different Drummer"

 
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: ResourcesMU2018/31 Booklets and brochures and bibliography related to the topic of "Peace" written by various organizations and individuals. 
Pennant 1925MU2015/18 One Manchester College pennant [1925], in colorful pink and grey felt, with four-color image of the Administration Building adhered to the surface. 
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).  
Phillips, BillFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Phillips, Bill 

Material related to Bill Phillips.

For additional material regarding Bill Phillips, see : Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.6.

 
Photograph Collection, Public Relations: Wall of Fame, Faculty and StaffMC2004/729 Faculty/Staff Photographs: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs 1958 - 1962MC2012/48 

A collection of photographs representing residence life, May Day events, A Cappella Choir, religious life, classes and athletics at Manchester College circa 1958 - 1959 - 1960 - 1961 - 1962.

 
Photographs of Faculty, Trustees, Etc. From College Advancement, PR filesMC2007/228 

Photographs of faculty, presidents, trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

 
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: Contact Sheets, 1980'sMC2008/139a,b 

Photographs and contact sheets from the 1980 featuring faculty, staff and students.  Also included are athletics pictures, Camp Mack Day, President Robinson, theater, the radio station, students playing the chime, and many other images.  Many pictures are identified.

 
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2003/226 Faculty/Staff Photograph Collection  
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2004/124 

Bicycling to Camp Mack 1991, Professor Al Herring.  9/19/91.

Gilbert Foster, graphic artist, during staff recognition.  Dubbed "Batman" because of his help in getting bats out of the Administration Building.  4/5/93. 

Leonard Williams, Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science.  9/28/92.

Katherine Tinsley, Assistant Professor of History.  9/28/92.

Dr. David Hicks, Assistant Professor of Biology.  10/17/92.

Lani Roberts, Director of Career Services.  10/19/92.

Leonard Williams. 10/16/92. 

Dr. Larry Underberg, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.  10/16/92.

Dale Liston, head football coach, Deanna Brown, campus pastor, at Christian Hindman's memorial.  3/2/93. 

David P. Kreps '64, Barbara Ehrhardt '89, David J. Hicks, Alan Holyoak, Albert Williams.  9/6/92. 

College Exploration Day.  Dr. James Streator. 

David Good, soccer coach and staff member, leads at the staff recognition.  4/5/93. 

 

 
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2010/71 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 3MC2012/36c 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1999 through July 1999.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 4MC2012/36d 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. August 1999 through December 1999.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 5MC2012/36e 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000.

 
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. 
Plunkett, RoyAlumni Box 187 - Placed with MC2001/3 

Plunkett, Roy, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1932.  Biographical material related to this prominent scientist and inventor of Teflon.

 

 

See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly.
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988MC2001/3 Box 1 

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

 
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: General MC2001/3 

Roy Plunkett Collection, containing but not limited to: Interview materials, articles, general info., address and photograph albums, photographs, awards, stoles.  Memorabilia including temperature and humidity indicator. Speech given at Manchester College.  Obituary from "Parade" magazine.  Personal correspondence.  Teflon demonstration pieces, such as utilization in the repair of the knee joint and medical prototypes.

 

See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly
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 Files Departments and DivisionsMU2020/73 President's files on departments and divisions, circa 1967 -  circa 1986.
"On the Edge of Tomorrow, Analysis, Interpretation, and Recommendations" - criminal justice grant.
"Interns-In-Corrections project, Grand #3-34-72-F-1, FINAL REPORT, 1972-1973.
 
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 NewslettersMU2013/120 

President's Newsletters from 1991 - 1999.

"Brethren Life and Thought," Volume III, Autumn 1958, Number 4 - with articles from Church of the Brethren presidents and faculties.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [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 1985: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/311 

Some of these materials may be confidential.  Inquire with Archivist.  Presidential search 1985

  • A. Blair Helman, Manchester College President Emeritus, served as president from 1956-1986.
  • William Robinson served as president from 1986-1994.
  • Documents include:  "Progress Report on Planning for an Orderly and Responsible Transition of Leadership," letter of resignation, and position announcement.
 
Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

Photographs of Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

 
Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, Staff: Public Relations PhotographsMC2007/228 

Photographs of presidents, faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

 
Printing PlatesMU2015/8 Three plates used for printing: "Oklahoma," 1961, Basketball, Football. 
Professional Studies: Video 1991MU2014/58 MP4 video Professional Studies, 2 October 1991, "'Front Loading' Resources to First Year Students." 
Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

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

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

 
Public Programs, Artist Lecutres Series, Cinema, Special Music Performances and Masterclasses: PostersMC2010/52a-u Posters for Public Programs / Artist Lecture Series / Cinema Series / Manchester College Department of Music Special Performances and Masterclasses.  
Public Relations Photograph Collection: Faculty and Students. MC2003/367 

Photographs of faculty, staff and students were taken and displayed in the Administration Building's main hallway on the "Wall of Fame." There are many identified faculty and students in this collection:

 
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: Images and media coverage 1994 - 2006MC2008/145a-z2 

Slides, Transparencies and News Clips From the Office of Public Relations including Manchester College campus and classroom scenes, athletic and other events, faculty, staff, students and images from the North Manchester area.

 
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: 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: PhotographsMU2012/88 An assortment of photographs from Public Relations including faculty and staff, students and guests on campus. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/80 Photographs of faculty, staff, students, alumni, college events, athletics, etc. circa 2001, 2002, 2003. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/81 Photographs, negatives and contact sheets primarily from 2003. 
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 MediaMU2012/131 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. This is a diverse folder. Many of these pictures record trips made during January Term and another folder contains images of Koinonia. 
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 MediaMU2012/120 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 MediaMU2012/122 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, MU2012/124 

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: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/82 Student head shots and Faculty and Student Wall of Fame pictures [2006]. 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/84 

Faculty and student photographs for the Wall of Fame.

 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/85 Many of these images are from 2002.  These are probably faculty/staff and student photographs taken for the Wall of Fame
Recital, Eicher, David, and White, William: Centennial Organ Recital, 1990 and Alumni Recital, 1992MC2010/49a,b 

David Eicher, Organ Recital, A Centennial Public Program, 1990.

Alumni Recital, May 1992:

  • William White, tenor.
  • David Eicher, piano.
 
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.

 
Relief: Sale for ReliefMU2017/96 One booklet, "Billy the Goat," A Story by Dan West, Pictures by Willis Kurtz, Brethren Service Committee, Elgin, Illinois. 
Residence Life: PhotographsMC2004/131 

A group of photographs representing Parents' Weekend, Hog Roast Weekend 1993 , the All-American Women's Baseball League 1993,  the Ikenberry Serenade 1991, Student Visitation Day, as well as other events.  Many students and individuals in the pictures are identified.

 
Rhudy, WilliamMC 2004/729: Rhudy, Bill, #31 Bill Rhudy, #31of the Public Relations Wall of Fame photograph collection.  This is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Ringenberg, Patricia: Local AuthorsMU2019/102 Patricia Ringenberg's documentation of authors associated with North Manchester, Indiana, their writings, and biographical material. 
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, WilliamMU2015/144 wave sound President Helman introduces President Bill Robinson as Robinson makes his first address to Manchester College faculty.   
Robinson, William: Farewell Roast for Bill and Bonnie MC2008/202 Farewell Roast for Bill (William) and Bonnie Robinson. 
Robinson, William: Inaugural Worship ServiceMU2015/148 wave sound The inaugural worship service of President Bill Robinson, 8 November 1986. 
Robinson, William: Inauguration as PresidentMC2002/310 Programs and materials from the inauguration of William Robinson as Manchester's President in 1986.  
Robinson, William: Inauguration, Worship Service BulletinMC2010/187 1986 Inaugural Celebration of William Robinson at Manchester College:  Worship Service Bulletin 
Robinson, William: PresidentSmall Box 25: Robinson 

Taken from a fact sheet entitled, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: William Robinson, President, comes from the National College of Education where he was Senior Vice-President for Institutional Advancement.  He holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, Wheaton College, and the University of Pittsburgh.  He  has taught courses in his field of organizational communication and research and has held several administrative positions.   

Small Box 25 contains materials relating to President WIlliam Robinson.

 
Robinson, William: PresidentMedia Cabinet: Robinson Tribute William Robinson Tribute, VHS tape copied to DVD-R in 2010.  
Robinson, William: President's PhotographsMC2008/71 Photographs of William Robinson, President of Manchester College 1986 - 1993. 
Robinson, William: President, Convocation 1992MC2003/258 President William Robinson: Text of convocation, dated February 1992. 
Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

Ronald R. Hill Collection, Class of 1959.  College Memorabilia from 1955 - 1959, including the autograph of Marian Anderson [1955], Arnold Moss, and program for The Messiah, 1958.

 
Ross, KeithAlumni Large Box 187: Ross, Keith Material regarding Keith Ross, MC Class of 1934. 
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). 
Rushby, William F. Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rushby, William F.  Material related to William Rushby, Department of History. 
Samuel, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Samuel, William Material regarding William Samuel.  
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. 
Scholars: PresidentialMU2017/8b Photographs of Presidential Scholars: 1982, 1984-1985, 1986-1986. 
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 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 #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.

 
Schuhle, William Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Schuhle, William 

Dr. William Schuhle, Professor of Political Science and History (1956-1967 and from 1968-1970).  In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, he was  an artist and drew portraits and caricatures of individuals.

Obituary of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Martin Schuhle.

 
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 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, 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.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 161 - 169MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169  

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

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

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

 
Schwarzenau: Painting by Dorothy Rarick Painting: Second Floor Funderburg and MC General File 

The painting, "Schwarzenau," by Dorothy Rarick" hangs in Funderburg Library.

Photos of Dr. William Eberly hanging the painting, "Schwarzenau," by Dorothy Rarick.

 

 
Science Center: GroundbreakingMU2015/113 Digital images of the groundbreaking ceremony held for the Science Center in 2003. 
Science Center: Proposal, Fundraising, DedicationMC2007/11 

Science Center: Proposal, fundraising, dedication.

Material from MC2004/308 related to the Science Center is included with the folders of MC2007/11.

 
Science Symposium 1990: VideoMU2014/25 Video footage of the presentations made at the Centennial Science Symposium of April 1990, "Global Change, Human Impact." 
Scott, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Scott, William Material regarding William Scott.  
Seifrit, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Seifrit, William Material regarding WIlliam Seifrit.  
Service FellowshipMC2007/137: Service Fellowship (General Fund, Relief, Work Camps  

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

 
Shultz, L. W.: 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. 
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. 

 
Sloan, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Sloan, William P. Material related to William Sloan.  
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).  
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. 
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 

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

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

 

 
Special Events: Photographs, 1992-1993MC2004/133 

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

 

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

Material regarding William Stafford. William Stafford (1914-1993), US Poet Laureate 1970, received Relief and Rehabilitation training in Civilian Public Service Camp 101 at Manchester College 1943, was member of MC English faculty 1955-56, and visited the college many other times.

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

 
Stafford, William: CollectionMC2005/13: William Stafford Collection 

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

 
Stafford, William: Collection, CDMC2006/43 

Images and materials related to William Stafford.  Stafford was a conscientious objector during WWI, English professor at Manchester College from 1955-1956, and United States Poet Laureate (1970).

 
Stafford, William: JournalMC2005/13 Fellowship, the journal of the fellowship of reconciliation: Journal published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation.  See William Stafford (faculty) and Dale Aukerman. 
Stafford, William: PhotographMC2012/93 November 1970 portrait by Dr. Lloyd M. Hoff of Dr. William Stafford in Stafford's "Poet's Room" at the Library of Congress.   
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 (      ).

 
Stewart, RobertAlumni Box 187: Stewart, Robert Material related to Manchester College alumnus and athlete, Robert Stewart. 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

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

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

 
Student Affairs: RecordsMC2006/13 Student Affairs 

Student Affairs: AAFRO Club and House 1970-71 through 1972-73 (including student lists, 1969 Experience in Soul, incidents of October 1969, lunch-counter sit-ins), Crisis Center, Dancing, String Festival, WBKE Radio Station (formerly WMIB), Association of Women Students (AWS).

 
Student ExperienceMU2019/82 A publication produced midway through Jo Young Switzer's 4th year as College president. "The Manchester Spirit, Profiles of Ability and Conviction from Manchester Alumni and Students" tells the stories of  faculty, students and alumni, including: Art Gilbert, Sam Gunnerson, Tim Polakowski, Kyle Hupfer, Steve Alford, Malanie Degrandchamp, Jerry Sweeten, Bill Eberly, Tihitina Dagnew, Waiva Deardorff Lehman, Dean Lehman, Tiffany Berkebile, Alicia Roberts, Benson Onyeji, Parker Swanson. 
Student Government: Student Council Minutes, 1948 - 1949MC2009/19 Student Council: Minutes 1948 - 1949. 
Student Life at MC: Public Relations:MU2012/134 Images of individuals involved with BIology, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences. Pictures: Preparing ground near PERC -  Phonathon - sneakers in tree - residence life - student group portraits - theater - Union renovation - student volunteer projects - WBKE.  
Student Life: 1932-1933MU2017/38 

Schedule of classes - Spring Term 1932-1933; Winter Term 1932-1933.

Bishop William Fraser McDowell on Manchester College campus (1932 flyer).

Numerous play, recital, May Day, and performance programs from1932-1933.

International Relations Clubs Conference at Manchester College (1933) with Vernon Van Dyke, Ursula Hubbard, Sir Herbert Ames, Harry Gideonse, and Professor Quincy Wright.

 
Student Life: Pranks and StoriesStudent Life: Pranks and Stories: Information See:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1975 p.14 and book by William Whisler, Grand Old College Daze
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

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

 
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: Correspondence, 1919 MC2008/95 

1919 letter from Manchester College alumnus, William Eley, that was written to his parents.  The enclosed letter confirms what students have known for a long time -- that some tests are worse than others....the donor.

 
Surbey, Donald L.MC2007/20 

Scientist and Manchester College alumnus. Scientific writings and patents.

See also: The materials were in the Archives but not documented prior to April 2006.
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. 
Tannreuther, George W.MC2007/128 

Information about George Tannreuther who was the first college graduate of Manchester College in 1900.  Tannreuther became professor of Zoology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

 
Tannruether, Dr. George WashingtonAlumni Box 187: Tannruether, Dr. George Washington 

Dr. George Washington Tannruether, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1900.  Scientist.

See also: The History of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly; 1926 Aurora, p. 140
Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

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

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: MemorabiliaMU2016/14 T. K. A. , a speech organization, selected only a very small percentage ofspeech students and select faculty as members.The Archivescollection contains a stencil with the T. K. A. initials and a length of chainon which cards containing the names and initiation dates of members were connected. Names included in description. 
Tinsley, KatherineMU2018/34 Materials related to Professor Emerita of History, Katherine Tinsley. 
Tour: Church of the BrethrenMC2004/702 Guesthouse in Schwarzenau, Germany, bill for food, circa September 23, 1957, found in a stack of materials of the Ida, Edith and Bertha Miller collection 
Town of North Manchester: Louies, PhotographMC2008/20 Photograph: "Louie's Sodas Candies" by Bill Papodopoulous, 1991 Aurora. 
Town of North Manchester: Manchester Recycling, Inc.MC2007/85 

Manchester Recycling, Inc., is a project involving the citizens of the Town of North Manchester.

1. Folder containing planning information for Manchester Recycling, Inc.  It includes the "Strategic Planning Summary," March 23, 1995. Copy of the "Articles of Incorporation."

 
Town of North Manchester: PhotographsMC2004/286 

Photographs & postcards of scenes in North Manchester:

  • Sheller Hotel (Hospitality House).
  • Wooden sign covered with snow--Main View
  • North Manchester's Main St. in about the 1950's.
 
Tree Walk: CampusMU2015/52 "Manchester College Campus Tree Walk," a booklet identifying trees on campus along with location (2001). Other information and history behind campus trees. Class of 1941 Trees. 
Trees on CampusMC General File: Trees 

Information about trees on campus and trees in the Bible.

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

 
Trees: Biblical ReferencesMU2015/53 Workshop on "Trees of the Bible." 
Trike Race Award PlaqueMU2015/9 "MCU Trike Race" plaque with winners for, 1966, 1867, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977. 
Ulrey, A. B.MC2007/87 

A. B. Ulrey: First biology teacher at Manchester College, born near North Manchester, Indiana.

This material contains information regarding Ulrey's work done at the Venice Marine Station along with biographical notes and personal correspondence.

 
Ulrey, A. B.: Eberly Historical InformationMC2004/216 

Biographical materials and pictures related to Manchester University's first science instructor (1894), A. B. Ulrey.

 
Underground Publications: Good DopeMC2002/164 Good Dope Collection. 
Underground Publications: Manchester Mobe to End the WarMC2002/159 Manchester Mobe to End the War Newsletter Collection. 
Underground Publications: The Indiana Echo, Manchester College, College News, 1933MC2011/143 

One encapsulated newspaper collage with segments from other newspapers and typed copy related and unrelated to Manchester College.

Captions include:

  • Widow Sole Heir in Coolidge Will
  • Hangs Self in Barn
  • Relief of Sneezing Girl is Attributed to Own Will Power
  • Rosanna Huff, Sophomore, Chosen to Head State Group Next Year
  • Prominent Manchester College Senior Wins State Honors, Father Hears Son's Speech
  • Will Rogers Says--
  • Spartans to Meet Bluffton and Huntington Colleges in Twin-Bill Here Saturday Evening
 
Unidentified Photographs: Faculty / Staff / Students / FriendsMC2010/87 

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

 
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

 
Vacation Church SchoolMC2010/18 Vacation Church School instruction on Manchester College campus, newspaper article.  
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 Der Weele, WayneMC2010/28 

Numerous programs, photographs, publications and items of interest about Manchester College received from Wayne Van Der Wheele, alumnus, MC Class of 1949.

Manchester Symphony Orchestera, programs from the 1940's.

One copy of "Manifesto," Vol. 1, No. 14, "Above All Nations is Humanity," April 1947, published monthly by the journalism section of Students for Federal World Government of Manchester College, Editor in chief, Cecil Powell.

 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 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.

 
Wabash County HistoryMU2014/103 

A grouping of materials related to the history of Wabash, and Wabash County, Indiana.

 
Weimer, HarryMC2001/1 Harry Weimer materials involving the Manhattan Project. 
Weimer, HarryMC2007/91 

Harry Weimer family collection including family reunion and class reunion photos of Mrs. Harry Weimer.

 
Weimer, Robert and Harry: PhotographsMC2007/89 

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

 
Weimer: Harry and RobertMC2007/90 

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

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

 
West 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.

 
Williams, AlbertInformation: Williams, Albert Instructor of Natural Sciences, Biology. 
Williams, LeonardFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Williams, Leonard 

Material related to Leonard Williams, Social Sciences, History and Political Science, including MC Center for Science crossword puzzle from "A Time for Celebration."

 
Williams, Leonard: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Williams, Leonard Leonard Williams with his American Liberalism and Ideological Change, photograph # 40. This is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Williams, NancyFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Williams, Nancy Material relating to Nancy Williams, Food Service Manager, October 1976 - Fall 1981, Manchester College.  
Williamson, JeffreyFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Williamson, Jeffrey Press Release and newspaper clipping: In August 1986 Jeffrey Williamson was appointed to the College's Admissions Office staff to serve as a counselor within the Manchester College Admissions Department.  
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

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

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

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

 
Winger, Otho: Faculty ProspectsMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Faculty and Prospects Letters President Otho Winger's correspondence regarding faculty prospects primarily for the 1920's. 
Winger, Otho: Peace, Temperance, and TobaccoMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Peace and Temperance  

What appear to be President Otho Winger's files on Alcohol and Tobacco which he labeled "Peade and Temperance."  Some of the materials were addressed to Mrs. Oscar Winger, his brother's wife.

 
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.

 
World War Two - Record CollectionMC2011/132 

A series of recordings done for Homecoming 1943.  They might have been pre-recorded for broadcast by WOWO Ft. Wayne.  They show the effects that WWII had on Manchester College.

  • War has taken 3/4th of our boys.
  • Intercollegiate football and basketball are part of war casualities.
  • College feels deeply the tragic effects of war.
  • 165 freshmen enrolled.
  • Enrollment of 270 women and 90 men. This unbalance among men and women makes life interesting (that is, for the men).

 

 
Worship Materials: When A Man Meets GodMU2017/34 Bob Wagoner and Shirley Williams write the preface for this collection of worship materials titled, "When A Man Meets God." "One day toward the latter part of the spring term at Manchester College, 1951, two persons walked into the office of the Director of Religious Activities, Prof. T. Wayne Rieman, and quietly began ransacking his worship files"........"This collection of worship materials has primarily been gathered from worship services that have been written and organized by students at Manchester College.  Most of it has been done under the direction and inspiration of Tim Rieman, and our debt of gratitude to him is beyond measure." 
Young, John: Biographical MaterialMU2012/32 Biographical material related to Dr. John F. Young, alumnus, Naval Aviator, Associate Superintendent of the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

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
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.

 
Beahm, I. N. HBrethren People File: Beahm, I. N. H 

Material related to Church of the Brethren minister, I. N. H. Beam (Newton Harvey Beahm).

 
Beam, William M.Brethren People File: Beam, William M. 

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

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

 
Beery, WilliamBrethren People File: Beery, William Member of the Church of the Brethren, William Beery, sings a solo over WLS radio to celebrate his 91st birthday [clipping]. 
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: Bulletin CollectionCOB General File: Bethany Theological Seminary Collection of the "Bulletin," a publication of Bethany Biblical Seminary
Brightbill, Alvin :Church of the Brethren,EducatorBC2006/12  

Two CDs of Alvin Brightbill, Church of the Brethren leader and musician, playing bells and chimes.

 
Cable, Bill and MiriamBrethren People File: Cable, Bill and Miriam Information regarding Bill and Miriam Cable. 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/17a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum:

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

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

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

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

 

 

 
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: 186th Annual Conference NewsBC2010/43 Newsletter for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, 1 July 1972.   
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: Annual Conference Daily 1948BC2010/42 Annual Conference Daily for 16 June 1948.   
Church of the Brethren: BeliefsBC2014/5 

Publications printed by The Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois, describing various beliefs held by the Church of the Brethren.

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

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/3 

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: 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: South Central Indiana District MaterialsBC2012/5 

An assortment of materials belonging to the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  Included are Financial Reports for the Mexico Welfare Home, 1952 - 1954 and Southern District Treasurer expense vouchers and bills for expenses.

 
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. 
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.

 
German Student Project: 1949-1950BC2019/7 One pencil/charcoal drawing of Jesus by German artist, Hans Joachim Sauer (Lauer?), given to the Roann Church of the Brethren by German exchange student, Gerhard Weiser, 1949-1950. 
Hoover, W. I. T.: Brethren PeopleGospel Messenger, 1945 

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

 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: Historical RecordsBC2016/3 Older church records; council meetings 1911 - 1959, class meetings, women's meetings, financial ledgers, newsletters, district meetings, Church Board Minutes 1936 - 1942, Fellowship Guild 1945 - 1975, Excelsior Class 1917 - 1949, Men's Organization 1935 - 1943, Building Committee materials 1957 - 1958.. 
In Good Faith newsletter: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/10 

In Good Faith newsletter collection. 

Volume 4 (1948) [incomplete].

 
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 Church of the Brethren Brethren Filing Cabinets and Brethren Shelving Units (IS)  

Ladoga - Bethel church records. Ladoga was part of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren that was eventually combined with the Central Indiana District. The merger is now called the South-Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Ladoga or Indiana Membership LettersBC2015/4 

Incoming letters of membership from the 1800's.  Names of traveling and transferring members are included along with signatures of ministers and officials from outgoing congregations. 

 
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.   
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. 
Meeting Houses in Indiana and Other Photographs: Church of the Brethren ImagesBC2014/8 

Pictures, postcards and photographic reproductions of  Indiana Church of the Brethren meeting houses, and some noteworthy individuals within the denomination.

 
Ministry Training: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Ministry Training Issue 1, Fall 1987, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren. Issue 2, Spring 1988, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren." 
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.

 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictBC2015/6 Materials related to the dissolution and sale of the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
Progression of Brethren Settlement: Church of the BrethrenBC2008/7 

Map of Brethren migration.

For other Brethren related genealogical material.

See Also:

Don Bowman's research on the Ulrich, Rench, Cripe, Metzger, Shively, Wolf, Bowers, Bowman families. See genealogical book section in Archives, one file folder under Bowman.

Heckman family genealogical information from the Brookville, Ohio Historical Society.  See genealogical book section in Archives, one file folder under Heckman.

 
Row, Harold: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Row, W. Harold 

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

 
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 Indiana District OfficeBC2017/23 Materials from the, Northern Indiana, Southern Indiana, and  South Central Indiana District Offices of the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to, District Conference Agendas and Meeting Minutes, Newsletters, and directories.  
South Central Indiana District: 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).

 
Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren: OhioBC2018/19 A list of elders, ministers, deacons, and other individuals holding a position with what is probably Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren in Ohio. This information might have been copied from some other type of record, such as a report from a visiting evaluator. 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren RecordsBC2011/24 Records of the West Manchester Church of the Brethren. The doors of this congregation have been closed.   
William Eberly, William: Church Music CollectionBC2003/9 

A church music collection donated by William Eberly.

 
 


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