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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir: Students First CampaignMU2018/120 

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

 
Academic AffairsMC2011/145 
  • Committees
  • FYC and FYC Luncheons and Workshops for various years.
  • Honors Convocations 1996-2000 and 2003-2007.  Background material and programs.
  • RATS!  2002-2005
  • Student Fellowships Handbook
  • Faculty Business Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Attachments.
  • Official Faculty Meetings
  • Back Copies of Faculty Meeting Minutes, Faculty Development Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.
 
Academic Affairs: Curriculum Review, General Education CurriculumMC2004/178 Curriculum Review: Correspondence regarding the changes to the general education curriculum in 1995, including information on the critical connections and first year colloquium courses. 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #3Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #3 Box includes but is not limited to; Office of Institutional Research statistics including Faculty Survey 1983, Administrative Personnel Survey and Faculty and Administrative Study. Curriculum Committee Minutes,1932 - 1965 and Curriculum review reports. Curriculum Core materials 1965 - 1985. Materials on General Education, Alexander, budget, co-curricular activities, faculty papers, Davidson-Groff, Faculty Workshop 1967, Fact-Finding Committee minutes, grade point average, Graduate Study Committee Minutes, Humanities, independent student development, statements on MC, AA Degree Committee, Comprehensive Exam, Senior Seminar, Social Sciences, Summer plans, Teaching Load Committee Minutes, Interdivisional Study courses. 
Academic Affairs: SyllabiMC2004/116 

Interdivisional (IDIV) syllabi

 
Accounting and BusinessMC2009/150a,b,c,d 

Script for "Accent on Education",  a radio spot introducing Professor Art Gilbert and students, who talk about the internship in Accounting.

Lola Sanger Accounting Award.

Accounting Alumni Directory, January 1992.

Photocopy of advertisement from Indiana Business Magazine, November 1995.

 

Robert M. Stauffer Award to Outstanding Business Students, "The News-Journal," 26 May 1987.

 

International perspectives in business curriculum.

 

Letter from The Council of Independent Colleges, regarding international aspects of business, 1988.

CIC International Business Grant Proposal memo.

 
AccreditationMU2017/62 "The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has taken action to continue the accreditation of Manchester College," September 1993 news-clipping). 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
Administration Building: Photographs, 1928MC2009/196 Administration Building: Photos from 1928.  
AdmissionsMC2007/202 

Admissions 1977 - 1980: Everything You Wanted to Know About Manchester College.

 
AdmissionsMC2011/4 

Admissions: Miscellaneous material from various years, circa 1968 -  1986.

 
Admissions: Enrollment 1987MC2008/150 Newspaper article 1987 regarding enrollment hike, first hike in half-decade. 
Admissions: Find Your Place MC2007/158 

"Find Your Place," 2007 January.

 

 
Admissions: Freshman Profile 1976MC2007/188 Profile of Freshman Class matriculating in 1976. 
Admissions: Freshman Profiles 1966 - 1984MC2007/204 Freshman Class Profiles and Characteristics of Freshmen: Varying Years 1966 - 1984. 
Admissions: Incoming Student TestsMC2007/212 Office of Institutional Research:  SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's. 
Admissions: Incoming Student Tests, A ComparisonMC2007/197 ATP (Admissions Testing Program of the College Board) Summary Reports, Highlights of the 1977 Manchester College Freshman Class 
Admissions: Materials 1989 - 2009MC2012/85 - Contents Part Two 

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

 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
AdvancementMU2015/131 

2014 Holiday Open House at Tall Oaks - invitation.

2014 Holiday card sent by the McFaddens.

2014 Advancement Thanksgiving "Gratitude" cards -

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

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

Photographs:

David McCormick directing band at Morton West concert.

1954 or 1955 "workday" stage presentation.

1955 Convocation Planning Committee.

 
Advancement: 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: AssortmentMU2014/40 An assortment of materials sent to the Archives from the Office of Advancement during the Spring of 2014. Materials focus on facilities planning needs (1989), proposed campus plan (1990), philanthropic market study recommendations, the building of the Science Center as part of "The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College," as well as the renovation of Funderburg Library 2013. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/12 Manchester College March of Progress fundraising campaign - Final Report First Phase [1955-1959] - Final Report Second Phase [1960-1964].   
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/14 Materials pertaining to the March of Progress fundraising campaign. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2002/2o 

March of Progress materials including

First phase information, with final reports, correspondence.

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

Convocation materials.

 
Advancement: MiscellaneousROSeptemer2012/8 
  • Copies of appeals - Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
  • Manchester Ladies Connect.
  • History of College - first buildings on campus.
  • Schwalm, autographed copy of "My Educational Pilgrimage."
  • One of a Kind items.
 
Advancement: Promotional MaterialMU2012/102 

Materials from Office of College Advancement:

  • Annual Fund Fiscal Year 2011 - acorn piece.
  • "Students First!"-  letter December 2011 - insert and envelope.
  • Valentine - AFV12 - gift to The Manchester Fund (2012).
  • Thank You cards from Office of College Advancement.  These were with 2011 and 2012 items listed above...but undated.
  • "Students First! - campaign newsletter, Issue V.
 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

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

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Association: EventsLarge Box 18: Alumni Board  Alumni calendar and board 1998, welcome to the first East Hall Reunion.  
Alumni Awards: Alumni Service AwardsLarge Box 18: Alumni Service Awards Citations for Alumni Service Awards, including names and dates. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2007/149 

Gladys Dickey's "Manchester College" was first sung at the joint program of the Lincoln and Adelphian literary societies, May 18, 1912. 

"The Alumni Song" was written by Miss Lucile Klinger of Wabash, Indiana in the spring of 1917. 

 
Alumni Event: ImagesNeg15304 Images probably taken during the 1963-1864 academic year.  They include a campus alumni gathering, T. Wayne Rieman, Vernon Stinebaugh, and automobiles on the corner of Ruse and College Avenue. 
Alumni Relations: Days Posters and EventsMU2018/21 

First 101 Days on Campus posters:  2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.

101 Days to Commencement posters: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

Class Celebration posters: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.

Program: "Class of 2018, Last Days to Commencement," 28 February 2019.

 
Alumni Reunion and Expression Class: PhotographsMC2009/63a,b,c,d 

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

Group photo taken in the Summer of 1907.

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

 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
Alumni 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: 1910 ReunionMU2019/20 The picture is titled,"Manchester College Reunion 1910." 
Alumni: Smith, TroyMC2002/249 

Alumnus, Troy Smith, is one of two of Manchester College's first graduating class (A.B. degree)-1900.

Correspondence, records. FERPA laws apply.

 
Applications and Job Searches: 1987MU2020/20 CONFIDENTIAL - 1987 Job Applications for Assistant Dean of Student Development /Director of Minority Affairs, and Head Basketball Coach. 
Architectural PlansVault: Architectural Plans Contact Archives Office to view architectural plans for many buildings on campus. 
Armstrong, Mary: MU2012/69 Mary Armstrong is an alumna of Manchester College, graduating with the Class of 1952.  The collection contains copies of stories and articles Mary wrote for the education of Kindergarten and Elementary aged children. 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMC2004/287 Associated Colleges of Indiana correspondence. 
Athletic Department Photographs: Coaching SchoolPhoto Box 2, File Folder #1 

Coaching School photographs:

  • First Annual Coaching School, 1930
  • Fifth Coaching School, 1935
 
Athletic Department: PhotographsPhotograph Box 24  

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

 
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: 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. 
Athletics: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/6 - Folder #1 
Cheerleading picture.
Women's and Men's Cross Country photographs.
These might have been taken in different years?
Liz Siminic
Darlen Schoudel
Gary Moughler
Amy Cook - Freshman
Tyson Dean - Senior
Ryan
 
Aurora 1989 World Views PhotographsMC2008/183a-e Aurora 1989 World Views photographs. 
Aurora: PhotographsMU2014/4 Photographs from the Office of the "Aurora" that appear to be from the years, 1997-1998 and 1998 -1999, and negatives from 1986 and 1986. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1948MC2009/62a,b Aurora 1948 snapshots from pgs. 159 and 163
Baldwin, FerneFaculty/Staff Boxes: Baldwin, Ferne 

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

 

 
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
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. 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist EmeritaROBaldwinBox2012/21 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, etc.  This box has been somewhat placed in alphabetical order.  SOme topics are Accreditation, Admissions, Alumni, Buildings, Christmas ....and topics continuing through FYC
Bark, Rhinie PublicationMC2011/218 

Oak Leaves describing the Bark, a Rhinie publication.

Copies of the Bark from 1937 and 1938.

A copy of a play entitled, "Common Clay Courtroom Burlesque.

Three pantemines written by George Beauchamp and presented by the first-year speech classes at Manchester College, 17 October 1936.

 
Barts, Wayne: Manchester memorabiliaMU2018/2 

Textbooks containing personal notes, one research paper, reading lists, syllabi, and painted brick, belonging to Manchester College alumnus, Wayne Barts.

 
Basketbal, Alford Experience: NCAA Basketball, 1995 MC2012/26 

Newspaper articles and memorabilia about Manchester College's participation in the NCAA 1995 Division III men's basketball tournament coached by Steve Alford to a 31-1 record and the national championship game.

 
Basketball Reunion: 30 YearMU2017/89 

30 year reunion of MC's 1953-1954 Basketball team taken during Homecoming 1984. This was Manchester's first Hoosier College Conference Champion Basketball Team.

 
Basketball, Men'sMU2014/165 Basketball, Mens Men's basketball statistics and souvenir programs [1953- 2009 various]. 
Basketball, Men's 1968 TripMU2014/127 One photograph of Coach Wolfe and the 1968 basketball team in front of an Ecuatoriana airplane. 
Basketball, Men's: Photographs, 1920-1999MU2014/53 

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
Basketball, Women's: History at Manchester CollegeSmall Box 76: Women's Basketball 

"A History of Women's Basketball at Manchester College," by Tricia L. Floyd, July, 1995. 

Basketball:  Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) first ever conference tournament title for MC women's basketball, 25 February 2006, piece of the net.

 
Basketball, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
Basketball: Photographs, Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/48 

Oak Leaves or Aurora pictures.

NCAA Championship images.  Steve Alford.  Other miscellaneous basketball pictures from a variety of years.

 
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.

 
Biology Class, Early Classroom Scene: PhotographMC2010/162 One photograph, probably taken between 1900 and  1920, of male students sitting around tables with books, looking through microscopes. 
Board of Trustees: CommitteesVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 4 Materials belonging to committees related to the Board of Trustees (1968-1996). 
Board of Trustees: Resolution on Residence Halls Completion, 1994MC2010/134 

One page resolution stating that the Board of Trustees acknowledges the successful completion of Helman and Oakwood Halls, the first stage in enhancing residence hall facilities under the College' s master plan for campus development.

 
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: Student and Professor CreatedMU2020/71 Titltes: "Modern Poetry," modern poems Collected by members of The Modern Poetry Class of 1927-28 - "A Collection of Poems on the Philosophy of Life," compiled by John Edgar Finney, Volumes 1 and II, circa 1926 - "Facts About Latin America" - "Hymn Studies," a compilation by the Class in Sacred Art, 1928-1929 -  "Cicero's Library," by Louise Grossnickle, c. 1929 - "Meditation," by Joan Wheeler Krumlauf (book on art)  - "Poems on the Lure of the Road," collected by Cecil Snyder, 1925-1926 - "Recreational Projects and Stunts, Recreational Projects and Stunts for Taking the Wreck out of Recreation," prepared by Garrett Eppley and James Newcom - Study Manual for History of the West (The American Frontier, 1607-1890), compiled by C. Ray Keim - Children('s) Literature in Manchester College Library, 1941 - "A Partial Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles of St. Paul," by R. C. Wenger, 1926. 
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. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2019/66 Elizabethtown College's collection of Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) materials. 
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. 
Brethren Peacemaker Award, First Annual MC2004/741  Framed award given to Wilbur E. Mullen.  
Buchanan, Nancy: MC photos 1954-1958MU2019/75 MC photos from alumna, Nancy Buchanan, who attended Manchester from 1954-1958. She and many other family members are alumni of Manchester as well (history included).

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

Also included are photos of "Uncle Turner Kline."

 
Buck: Family BibleMU2014/109 

This is not a bible, but a book written in German.  It appears to contain the Buck family record of births, 1818-1937.

 
Building and RenovationMU2017/64 

Renovation and Construction Newspaper Articles:

Razing of Emma Neher residence, Gardner Hall, former biology building, removal of old barracks and maintenance shops.

Manchester broadcasts courses  by airborne television.  More facilities for foreign languages and psychology with new labs.

$100,000 maintenance center (Neher Maintenance Center) to be built.

1992 razing of  Ikenberry Hall.

Articles regarding completed Helman Hall project with the Helmans being honored at dedication.

Science Center cost and groundbreaking event.

Welcome and Adah Weaver give million dollar gift for New Science Building to President Ed Butterbaugh.

MC breaks ground on Recital Hall (2004).

Union half-way toward renovation goal (May 2004 article).

 
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 Property: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Buildings  

Information about buildings and property related to Manchester College, Including Lot Numbers 16, 18 and 21 College Addition and residences of College personnel:

Dates of construction of various buildings on campus and pieces of trivia, such as, "First washer and dryer." 

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings: East Hall, PostcardMC2003/100 Postcard of East Hall.  Labeled on back, "Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, East Hall, erected 1956.  This was the first building constructed across East Street.  The dormitory houses up to 218 students."   
Bumgerdner Hall and Bible School: Early Photograph MU2012/78 Two copies of the same image: A view of East College Avenue - looking eastward -  showing the Bible School (West) and Bumgerdner Hall (East).  The Howe House can also be seen on the south side of the street opposite Bumgerdner Hall. 
Burke, Eldon: James T. Westwood writes a biography of BurkeMC2010/189 

James T. Westwood Collection, Part Two, a biography of Dr. Eldon Burke written by James T. Westwood, B.A. (History) Manchester College 1962, along with a revision submitted in 2012. 

 

 
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.
 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Campaign: Step Up To The FutureMU2013/68 A video supporting the Centennial Campaign Fund (circa 1989) focusing on the Manchester College educational experience and emphasizing the need for funding student financial support, building maintenance, and improved educational equipment.  A tape divided into two parts. 
Campaigns: Students FirstMU2018/20 

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

 
Campaigns: Students First VideoMU2016/29 Nine videos focusing on the "Students First" Campaign, 2011. 
Campus Pastor, James Chinworth, ed: "I have this one question..."MU2019/93 Rev. James Chinworth edited this book containing reflections of Manchester College folks that were collected September, 1998 - December, 2006.  
Campus: Architectural Plans and LandscapingMC2007/October Update 

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

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

 
Campus: PhotographsMU2013/143a-g Photographs and printed material showing the Manchester College campus from it's earliest days forward until circa 1922. Interior of "modern" classroom in Holl-Kinter Hall of Science (circa 1960). Architectural illustration of a signboard. 
Carbauagh, Pauline BrownMU2017/71 

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

 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial Commemorative Oversized Bruchures and BookletsMC2011/219 An oversized brochure 12" x 9" with photographs and descriptions of buildings on the College campus from 1889 forward.  A 12' x 9" special edition of the Bulletin of Manchester College, Volume 82, Number 1, Sept. 1989, focuses on academic life and contains interesting photographs and facts surrounding the first 100 years of the institution.  
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

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

 
Chamberlain, Geneva Burrous: AlumnaMC2008/16 The Geneva Burrous Chamberlain collection.  Photo album and memorabilia. 
Chapel, All-StudentMC2004/486 

Chapel: All-Student chapel sign.

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

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

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

 
ChimeMC2002/43 

 

The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.

"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."

 

 
China Scenes: Pictorial BookMU2017/30 "China Scenes," a pictorial book celebrating the many beautiful images of this impressive land. 
Chinese Book: Sun Yat-senMC2011/95 

One beautifully bound Chinese book with silk cover and gold flecked case presented to Dr. Winger by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, in 1930. The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China."  This is thought to be an original first copy.

 
Chinese Volumes: Sun Yat -senMC2011/94a,b 

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China." 

 
Chorus: Photograph, circa 1915MC2011/138 

Photograph of a chorus at Manchester College.  Mary Stoner Wine graduated from a 2 year voice program in 1915.  She is identifiable in the picture.  The professor appears to be the same as in the 1908 Advanced Chorus class MC2011/137.

 
Christian Leadership Commission Record Book 1945 - 1948MC2008/15 Christian Leadership Commission Record Book with records from 1945 - 1948. 
Christliches Gebat-BuchMC2010/106 The German song book is lacking a title page. It is composed of two sections.  The first section is1044 pages in length, followed by an index. The second section is dated 1781, and is at least 158 pages in long.  
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 Poets from Manchester College, a PublicationMC2010/188 Newspaper article about "Watermarks," an 80 page paperback published by the Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois containing the poems of four Manchester College graduates.  The poets graduated between 1966 and 1969.  Their names are Paul Hoover, Brooks Couser, Robert Allen, Jr., and Terry Pettit. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/8 

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

Materials probably intended for the new history book, "Planting the Faith in a New Land: the History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana: "The Brethren in Huntington County, Indiana 1945 -1970," by L. W. Shultz - Notation of prominent individuals from Indiana with roots within the Church of the Brethren -  List of Indiana Churches - Cover-page, "...Sketch of The Brethren of Northern Indiana" - "A Brief Sketch of The Brethren, Generally Known as 'Dunkards' of Northern Indiana," by Opperman, 1897, and additional correspondence regarding the new COB historical publication. 

"Supportive Congregations Network," a network of Mennonite, General Conference Mennonite and Church of the Brethren congregations which welcome gay, lesbian and bisexual members, and related publications.

South Central Indiana District Senior Citizen Program, a working paper.

1993 Statistical Report for the Church of the Brethren with data for  individual congregations.

Hearings Before the United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization, a Statement by M. Guy West, Church of the Brethren, 29 November 1955.

Copy of "The Ministerial Bulletin," published by the General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren, June 1927.

"Congregational Organization and Polity," with signature of Edith Mae Hill.

 Leaflet from 1894 - Sunday School Meeting at the Brethren Church, Cerro Gordo, Illinois,1894.

 
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.

 
Classrooms: PhotographsMC2003/45 Classrooms, Natural Science, and Student Activities photographs - circa 1902 and forward. 
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

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

 
Clubs, Societies, Organizations: Co-Curricular Transcript MC General File: Co-Curricular Transcript  1987 letter and form published by the Student Development Operations Committee to help students keep track of activities and experiences during the college years, while listing the types of skills, learning and growth obtained from these events.  
Clubs: Spartan Chew CrewMC2009/11 

Spartan Chew Crew, circa 1980: "We need to put chewing tobacco back to its proper respect," said MC Spartan Chew Crew President Duane Sautbine. "Only proper gentlemen chew tobacco."

One newspaper article from an unidentified paper.

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
College Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies"MC2011/69 College Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies," 14 April 1976.  The past presidents of the College Woman's Club give their reflections. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Colloquium: FYC, First YearMC2008/19 VHS tape titled "Learning Through Service FYC: First Year Colloquium," produced Spring 2003 (Benjamin & Bowers). 
Colloquium: FYC, First YearMC2002/116 

First-Year Colloquium (FYC) Records.

 
Communication Studies: Portfolios 1998-1999MU2017/70 

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

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

 
Conkling, FredMC2009/61 "STIM-YOU-LUS BOOK," prepared by Fred R. Conkling for Freshman composition.  
Convocation #027: Cotton, ElizabethMC2011/20, Convocation Tape #27 Elizabeth Cotton C, composer of "Freight Train," and one of the country's top Folk Blues guitarists, presents a convocation titled, "Spirituals/Folksongs/Blues," at Manchester College on 4 October 1976. 
Convocation #043: Wolf, Reverend John, Crazy Christians, 1977Convocation #43: Wolf, The Rev. John, 1977 

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

 
Convocation #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #059 a: Nuclear Discussion SeriesConvocation Tape #59a, 1 and 2: Nuclear Discussion, Panel 

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

The first speaker is Kenneth Shank (spelling?).

 
Convocation #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 #291: Student SenateMU2015/87 Student Senate electoral speeches are presented during Convocation 3 April 1989 as well as various programs initiated within the campus community.  
Convocation #293: Sherpa, Wangdi, Senior SeriesMU2015/88 Wangdi Sherpa presents his "Senior Series Convocation" on 17 April 1989.  The topic is "Nepal." 
Convocation #551: VHS Tape and Digital CopyMU2013/152, #27 A Celebration of FiftyYears of Peace Studies at Manchester College, Convocation #551, presented on 5 October 1998.  This convo followed a presentation made by Dr. Arias, former president of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, on 2 October 1998. 
Convocation #657: Remembering World War IIMU2017/92 

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

 
Convocation 2007: Triptych MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation.  Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby.  
Convocation: Kozol, Jonathan, 1980MC2011/29 8 April 1980 Convocation with Jonathan Kozol, a public schooteacher who spoke out about inadequate conditions for learning. He authored, Death at an Early Age: The Destruction of the Hearts and Minds of Negro Children in the Boston Public Schools,first published in 1967.   
Convocation: Snyder and McGonegal, RecitalMC2011/43 Elaine Snyder, vocalist, and Rian McGonigal, guitarist present a convocation recital. 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy Cordier: Louise King Collection, Part 3MU2014/119 

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

 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2MU2014/52 Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. 
Cordier, Andrew: The Cuban Missile CrisisMC2008/161 Andrew Cordier: Cuban Missile Crisis newspaper article1987. 
Criminal Grant: Justice Exposure Project MC2003/297 

Criminal Justice Exposure Project.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3A-DF-890 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 21 December 1971.  Grant proposal to Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3-34-72-F-1 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 31 August 1972.  First Quarterly Report June 1-August 31, 1972.

 
Cunningham, Joseph: PapersMC2002/83 

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

 

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

 
Cunningham, Joseph: Photograph CollectionMC2004/725 
1Group photo of Lincoln Society, taken on 14 March 1903.  Cunningham is seated in middle of front row.  Many of the other students are also identified.
2Group photo of baseball team of 1904.  Cunningham is in back row, third from left.  Willard Burrous is in back row, far left.
3-4Group photo of basketball team of 1903-04.  Cunningham is in middle row, far right.  Willard Burrous is in middle row, far left.

 

Also See:  MC2004/3 Joseph Cunningham in the Earl E. Lichtenwalter Photograph Collection

 
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.

 
Dad's DayMC2002/88 

The Dad's Day Collection.

 
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 Student Scholarship SymposiumMC2003/317 

"MC Students Shine in Symposium," The Manchester Monitor, 26 March 2002, p.19.

An additional folder was added including materials found in the Archives stacks.  This is an assortment of information including an announcement of the first symposium on 9 April 1999, newspaper clippings, programs, a 2004 symposium checklist, behind-the-scenes material for the 2004 symposium, promotional posters, etc.

 
Deavel, Gary: Manchester VariationsMC2005/6 Spiral bound copy of score, "Manchester Variations," by Dr. Gary Deavel. 
Deavel: Manchester VariationsMC2011/139 Musical score composed by Dr. Gary Deavel for Robert Jones and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra. 
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, AllenFaculty/Staff Boxes: Deeter, Allen 
  • Material related to Allen Deeter, Religion and Philosophy.
  • Allen Deeter: "What Kind of Pacifist Are You," from the BVS Training Unit, 10 August 1973.
  • Allen Deeter: Thomas Cowley correspondence.

 

 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/119 

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

 
Denlinger and Funderburg: Family BibleRa220 B471h This bible is the original source of the names and birth dates of the children of Abraham Denlinger (1776-1819).  
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs CollectionMU2013/77 

Materials reflecting the past of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the intercultural Center.  They show the circumstances in which the AAFRO House was created and its evolution into the intercultural Center and developing Office of Multicultural Affairs.

 
Dolby, Mattie CunninghamMC2002/95 

Dolby, Mattie Cunningham. She and her brother, Joseph, were the first African-American students at Manchester College. One of the first female ministers in the Church of the Brethren.

 

See also:

  •  Alumni Card for Mattie Cunningham Dolby MC2004/689.
  •  See granting of petition to drop "Christian Evidences" in Faculty Minutes 1900, MC2009/100a.
  • "The Brethren Encyclopedia."

 
Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2004/689 Mattie Cunningham Dolby's alumni card. 
Donald E. and Olive Kessler Collection: Liberian MaterialsMC2008/196 

Artifacts and books from Donald and Olive Kessler's work in Liberia.

 
Doris B. Garey Postcard CollectionMC2003/106 Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. 
Drug and Alcohol PoliciesSee MC2010/142  

Document from the Dean of Student Development, August, 1990.  "Alcohol and other Drugs Information on Policies, Laws and Programs For Students and Employees of Manchester College." 

See MC2010/142

 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
East Hall: MemorabiliaMU2019/91 Items found behind a desk and bulletin board during the 2019 Summer renovation of East Hall. 
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: 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.

 
Ebey, Alice King DiariesMC2006/36 Diaries relating stories of Alice's life and missionary work in India. 
Echoes, by Patsy La VarMC2012/2 "Echoes," a book of poetry by Manchester College Student, Dorotha Mae Crowl Yoder (Patsy La Var). 
Edith Miller: Postards Sent ToMC2004/635-33 Postcards to Edith Miller from her mother, Levi Neher, Ida Miller Winger, and others.
 
Education Department: Classroom Observation 1908, Photograph MU2012/75 Future educators observe children and their instructor in a classroom (first floor of  Library "Reading Room"). 
Education Department: Indiana State Teachers' Licenses - Historical CollectionMC2012/86 A variety of types of Indiana State Teachers' licenses that belonged to various individuals.  Dates range from 1881 - 1990. 
Education Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Education Master's Theses: Physical EducationMC2012/61a-d Education Master's Theses: Physical Education. 
Education: Acme SchoolMC2007/175 

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

 
Eikenberry, A. R: Mother's BibleMU2014/67 

The Bible belonging to Professor A. R. Eikenberry's mother with a New Testament publishing date of 1831.

 
Eiler, David L.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Eiler, David L. 

Material related to David L. Eiler, Religion and Philosophy, Department Head.

"Summary of the Major Features of Islam," by David L. Eiler, December 1974.

 
Endowded Scholarship Records: 1974-1997MU2020/17 

Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997.

 
Escott, Stan: DiscussionMC2011/23 Stan Escott, Dean of Students, leads a presentation around the topic of, "What is important to you and other members of the College community? This discussion takes place two weeks before Fall Fest 1980. 10 individuals tell what they value most about Manchester College. 
Executive Board: Minutes 1919-1922, 1923-1941MU2012/27a,b,c,d Executive Board: Minutes: 1919-1922, 1923-1926, 1925-1939, 1939-1941. 
Executive Committee Minutes April - June 1900 and Faculty Meetings April 1900 and 1925MC2009/100a,b 

MC2009/100a: Executive Committee Minutes from April, May June 1900 as well as Faculty Meeting Minutes ( 11 April and 18 April 1900).

MC2009/100b: Executive Committee Minutes from 4 March 1901 - 4 June 1901.

Letter from Balsbaugh Over the Death of Sister Catherine Forney

 
Faculty and Staff" PR Photograph CollectionMC2007/228 A - BG Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

 

 
Faculty Index CardsMC2007/41 Index cards including various facts, figures and photographs of Manchester College faculty and staff. 
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 PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Faculty/Staff Photographs: IdentifiedMC2010/90 

Faculty and Staff photographs. 

 
Faculty/Staff: Photographs and ImagesLarge Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes, Unit #7, IS A collection of Faculty and Staff images of various media located in alphabetical order within 3 Large Boxes located on the Photography shelving unit #7.  When looking for a picture of faculty or staff member  - look here first. 
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. 
FireworksMC General File: Fireworks Fireworks related materials.  
Fish, Stanley: Discussion Day Presentation - VideoMU2014/34 MP4 video This Discussion Day rises out of issues stemming from 11 September 2001.  Professor Stanley Fish talks about first amendment issues and raises questions regarding "free speech."  
Flory, Ezra: Personal Publications, Notes, BooksMU2013/144 

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

 
Flory, Paul: CollectionMC2001/2 

Paul Flory Collection.

 
Flory, Paul: Degrees and CertificatesMU2013/87 A collection of some of the degrees and certificates conferred upon Paul Flory. 
Flory, Paul: Dr. Allan R. ShultzMU2012/36 A scholarly paper and biographical material related to the career of Dr. Allan Shultz, Paul Flory's first graduate student.  A copy Chapter 8, "PVT, Specific Heat, and Thermal Transitions," by Allan R. Shultz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, from the publication, "Handbook of Polycarbonate Science and Technology, edited by Donald G. LeGrand and John T. Bendler.   
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 History at Manchester College: 50 YearsMC2010/185 50th anniversary highlights, with articles from the Plain Dealer, (1974), a history of MC football, memories of Emera Hearne, photograph of Johnny Piper," group shot of the first team (1924) with identification. 
Football: 1969-1970 ImagesMU2019/16 Images from the Manchester College vs. Olivet football game, first football game of the 1969-1970 academic year. 
Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State MC2010/196 

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

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

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

 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Forensics: Awards, 1949-1950MC2011/205 

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

Tay Kappa Alpha order blank, 1949.

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

Speech Awards for 1949-1950.

 
Forensics: State-Interstate Oratorical Contest ManuscriptMC2011/204 

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

 
Fountains: PostcardsMC2002/176  Postcards with pictures of the fountains, a copy of an article from North Manchester Journal (1 August 1912), and an information sheet compiled by the archivist.  
Freshman Orientation: 1990-1991MU2018/90 

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

 
Freshmen in Auditorium circa the 1950's: PhotographMC2010/167 Photograph of freshmen in the auditorium of the old gymnasium, circa the 1950's. 
Freshmen, Majors ListedMC General File: Freshman Majors 

Majors listed by new incoming freshmen for Fall Term 1993 (published 20 August 1993, and 15 August 1996.

 
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

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

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


 

 

 
Funderburg Library: Building plans.MC2004/13 

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

 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
Fundraising by Decade/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/CampaignMU2013/97 

Office of University Advancement

Publications: from 2013.

Students First! The Campaign for Manchester, News and Updates.

Creating a Legacy, Spring 2013.

Programs: - including the Otho Winger Society, President's Society, and Endowed Scholarship events.

 
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.

 
Garner, Warren: Family LettersMU2017/79 Personal letters documenting everyday life of Barkdoll family members between circa 1876 and circa 1903. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
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. 
Graduation 1922: circa 1922 Panoramic PhotographMC2011/178 Graduating Students, Manchester College: Panoramic Photograph, circa 1922. This picture's year will be able to be identified  by the women's collars.  See Aurora, 1922. More research will be needed to make a positive identification. 
Graduation 1938: Baccalaureate and Commencement ActivitiesMC2012/38 

Invitation to Alumni Day and Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises May 1938. 

Handwritten notes on verso describing elements and costs of building a house. Quite interesting.

 
Grant: Interns in Probation ProjectMC2003/296 

File 1    Interns-in-Probation Project #3A-DF-890 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 21 December 1971.  Grant proposal to Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.

File 2    Interns-in-Probation Project #3-34-72-F-1 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 31 August 1972.  First Quarterly Report June 1-August 31, 1972.

 
Grant: Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Announcement, 1973MC2011/169 An announcement from the Board of Trustees outlining the grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., 1973. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

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

 

 
Group, Kathleen: ObituaryAlumni Box #187: Group, Elna Kathleen  

Obituary for Elna Kethleen (Group) (Snyder) (Stewart) Kirkwood

 
Guide BookMC2002/320 

Manchester College Guide Book and Spartan Cue Collection.

Books from 1969 - 1979 and beyond.

 

See Also: Student Handbook.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong 

Moy Gwong was the first international student to receive a degree from Manchester College in 1920.  He went on to be an outstanding Church of the Brethren missionary in China.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong, Moi 

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

 
Hamer, Harriett: CollectionMC2008/169 

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

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

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

 
Hamer, Marcia and Vaughn: Photograph CollectionMU2021/18 The photograph collectoin of Marcia Hollenberg Hamer, Class of 1943. 
Hardman, Eva: Diploma, Bible School, 1897MC2009/65 Hardman, Eva, diploma from The Bible School, 1897  
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.

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

1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program

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

Scrapbook from 1999-2000.

Negatives.

3 VHS videocassettes.

24 camcorder videocassettes.

 
Helman Hall Unification BoardMC General File: Helman Hall 

Helman Hall Unification Board invitation to first and second Helman Hall Banquet.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Planning Committee RecordsMC2004/332 

Curriculum Review: Planning Committee - Curriculum,  Student Welfare, Spiritual Life, Recreation, Physical Education & Athletics, Public Relations, Finance, Faculty Development, Curriculum, Buildings.

 
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. 
 
Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel: Photographs.MC2008/132 Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa, early photos. 
Henney, JaneAlumni Box 187: Henney, Jane 

Material related to Jane Henney, Manchester College alumna and first female FDA Chief.

See Also: MC2011/106 The Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science.

 
Heritage Tours: Church of the BrethrenMC2006/34 

Church of the Brethren Tours led by L. W. Shultz.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
History: Newspaper and Magazine MC2008/197 

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

 
History: Postcard, Dead Man's Hill, Argonne, 1918MC2009/136 History, Indiana and Local: Postcard: Dead Man's Hill, Captured by the 35th, 26 September 1918, Argonne.  
Holl, Carl Waldo Papers: Manufacturing Chemists' Association Teacher Award-PhotographsMC2004/222 

On 12 June 1958, Carl Waldo Holl received a College Chemistry Teacher Award from the Manufacturing Chemists' Association (MCA). 

Photographs showing Carl W. Holl and the other five winners with Mr. Ernest Hart (chairman of the board of MCA) and General John E. Hull (president of MCA).  The second shows Carl W. Holl receiving his award from Mr. Ernest Hart.

 
Home ManagementMC2010/94 

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Howe, David N.MC2002/104j 

President David N. Howe: Photo, biographical info, news article.

See also:

Delilah Howe.  President David Howe's first wife who died on campus in Bumgerdner Hall.  She is buried next to David in the Roselawn Cemetery (Manchester College).  For newspaper article about her incredible death and funeral see David N. Howe in the MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Howe.

 

MC General File: Faculty/ Staff, Howe

  • Copy of "A Word for Jesus," lyrics by Professor D. N.l Howe.
 
Howe, F. J. Howe, F. J. - old newspaper article 

F. J. Howe of the Commercial Department.  Resigned during the Kriebel incident.  See old newspaper article in the Howe/Kriebel files about the story.

 
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.

 
Howe, President: PhotographsMC2008/59 Miscellaneous photographs of President Howe. 
Howe: Roanoke Classical SeminaryMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Howe  

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

See Also:
Manchester College Bulletin, February 1950 p.1.
Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.3, 5; Roanoke Classical Seminary History.
 
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 Hall: World RecordMU2020/56 Sweatshirt commemorating the 101 hour touch football game played in 1969 by the men of Ikenberry Hall. 
Independent StudiesMC2002/142 

Independent Studies Records and Special Problems.

Individualized programs 1960-1990, general information.

These materials include but are not limited to:

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

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

 
InfluenzaResources: Influenza, Flu 

The book, "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger, former President of Manchester College, pgs.39-40. The accession page offers excerpts of President Winger's experiences on campus caring for students during the flu epidemic circa 1918. :

See Also: Oak Leaves, December 1918 p.7, 8, 9, 10-12, 13; January 1919 p.6, 7, 8, 9, 11-12; February 1919 p.7, 10; March 1919 p.10; April 1919 p.8, 10; May 1919 p.2-4; Aurora, 1919 p.6-7, 21, 36,

 
Institutional ResearchMC2009/171  

This folder contains but is not limited to the following:

1.  Failing And Incomplete Grades: Fall 1979 - January 1984.

2.  1976-1977 statistics for Fall Term 1976, number of full-time undergraduate students according to Indiana county.

3.  Graph showing the number of classes and class size by year, 1970 - 1980.

4.  Admissions profile issued 8/27/97 for Fall 1986 through Fall 1996.

5.  "Characteristics of Freshmen Entering Manchester College Fall, 1970."

6.  1985 Freshman Profile from selected institutions.

7.  Fall Term 1989: majors listed by incoming Freshmen.

8.  Fall Term 1992: majors listed by incoming Freshmen

9.   "Prelimlinary Report on the Academic Profile," from Roger Buzzard, Director of General Education, 18 August 1988.

10. "Student Survey 1995, Seeking to serve student needs better."

11.  News Release 15 March 1973 giving characterization of student body.

12.  1971 questionnaire.

13.  Freshmen placement (1990?).

14. Incoming student testing results.

 
Institutional Research CollectionMC2002/143  

Institutional Research Collection: Teaching loads, first-year student stats, comprehensive stats, graduates, enrollment.

 
Institutional Research: Statistics for Freshmen 1981 and 1982 MC2009/164 

1981 and 1982 Freshman class profiles and characteristics.

Questionnaire from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program conducted jointly by the American Council on Education and the University of California, Los Angeles.


 

 

 
International or German Music Group Circa 1953: PhotographMC2010/144 Student group with a musical instrument, some women in German costume. One student is Lois Snyder. 
January Term : 1970 Usumacinta Newspaper SpreadMC2010/103 

The News-Sentinel, Roto, March 14, 1970 - Newspaper spread about Manchester College students participating in the Usumacinta Expedition during January term under the direction of James R. C. Adams.

 
January Term: Industrial Chemistry, 1979MU2014/150 Participant photograph and description of the 1979 Industrial Chemistry January Term Tour. 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

 
Kappa Mu EpsilonMC2002/182 

Kappa Mu Epsilon Collection.

  • News releases.

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

 
Keller and Morton: PhotographsMU2018/75 Negatives and scanned images of Professor Dorothy Keller with student. 
Kessler, Donald and Olive: Liberian Artifacts and BooksMC2008/196 

Liberian art collection.

Books related to Manchester College alumnus, Donald E. Kessler's, (Class of 1946), work in Liberia.


 

 

 

See also: Kessler file in Museum Box - Archives Office
King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.MU2017/28 Letters regarding preparation for Dr. King's visit to Manchester College in 1967. This visit had to be postponed due to bad weather. Copies of speeches delivered at Dr. King's campus memorial service  in 1968. Spoken tributes were made by: President Hellman, Robert Allen, Jr., Terry Pettit, and Professor Ken Brown. Letters written for and against King's appearance on campus. 
King, Dr. Martin Luther: Speech Transcription MU2012/41 Transcription of the speech, The Future of Integration, delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Manchester College 1 February 1968. Revision to former speech booklets. 
King, FlorenceMC2004/207 

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

 
Kinter, Edward Collection: Church of the Brethren MaterialsMC2004/392 

Auroras and Church of the Brethren material, from the Edward Kintner Collection, including:

Full Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren's Annual Meeting Held at Bellefontaine, Ohio, June 1-3, 1903.  Bulletin from services of dedication of Christianburg [VA] Church of the Brethren (dated 14 December 1958).  Minutes of the First Conference of the Church of the Brethren South/Central District of Indiana (dated 31 July 1971).  Minutes of Joint Board Meetings of the Middle District of Indiana (dated 1920-1922). Church of the Brethren membership records.

 
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: 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).

 
Klingler, Charles: CollectionMC2011/234: Boxes 1 and 2 

Professor Charles Klingler taught English at Manchester College for 35 years [1959 - 1994]. 1961).  This is a historical description of his work including but not limited to; "Writing Across the Curriculum," "Writing to Learn," and syllabi for the Humanities Core.

 
Koile, David: Orchestra Photograph 1929-1930MU2013/96 

Photograph of David Koile and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, as seen in the 1930 Aurora.

 
Kurtz, Ruth Naomi Smith: Student Life, 1930's - 1940MC2008/69 

Momentos from Ruth Naomi Smith who attended Manchester from 7 September 1937 thorugh 2 June 1941, examples include.:

 

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

 

One 1936 Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Winger with a photo of the Otho Winger family.

 

"Rules for Freshman Initiation," probably from the Fall of 1937.

 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

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

 
Lear, Mattie: Mt. Morris Faculty and COB MinisterMC2009/98  

Portrait of Mattie Nicholas Lear (Mrs. John Lear), Church of the Brethren female minister, and instructor at Mount Morris College from 1879 - 1881. A typewritten history is included.

 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Library, Manchester College: Accession Books Vols. 1 - 13MU2017/26 The first accession book of the Manchester College Library, Vol. 1., along with the first book accessioned by the library, "A Short History of England," by Edward Cheyney, 1904. Other Volumes 2 through 13. 
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.

 
Likens, Gene: MC MaterialsMU2019/69 Lab notes, class papers, and reports, collected during 1953-1957 while Gene Likens was in residence as a student at Manchester College. Correspondence surrounding 1980 Niswander retirement events, including the symposium, "Contemporary Problems in Biology." 
Lilly Endowment: Realizing the DreamMC General File: Lilly Grant Lilly Endowment, "Realizing the Dream," honoring first-generation students in their first year of college. 
Local History: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana,MC2007/174 History, Indiana and Local: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana, Volume 1, published by the Activity Department ARA Living Centers - Eastern Division, 1983. 
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 1936 Freshman ClassMC2004/583 1936 Freshman Class. 
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 Foundation and Holding Company: Minutes, 1931 forwardMU2012/24a,b 

MU2012/24a: Minutes of the meetings of the Directors of the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company. The minutes start with 14 February 1931.

The last recorded meeting in this book is 24 September 1938.

MU2012/24b: "Minutes of the Executive Board of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company," beginning with a report on the first meeting held on 4 April 1935.

Farm Income and Expense for period ending 30 June 1937.

 
Manchester College Group Picture and Graduating Class: 1916MC2011/226 Photograph of the Manchester College faculty, student body and graduating class of 1916.  Dan West, as a non-graduating student, is standing in the back row. 
Manchester College Orchestra and BandMU2013/145 Program - Third Annual Combined Concert of the Manchester College Orchestra and Manchester College Band, 1939. 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/384 

Manchester College Postcard Collection that includes images of buildings and students from the early 1900's forward.

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

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

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

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


 
Manchester College: Historical Recording of MemoriesMC2011/78 Manchester College's present superimposed upon the history of Manchester College's  past.  This was recorded during Manchester's 90th Anniversary and included faculty and staff emeriti. Some of these individuals had also been students at Manchester College:  Max Allen, Professor Emeritus of Art (MC Class of 34), Russell Bollinger (MC Class of 1926), Nettie Leasure, Eldon R. Burke, Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science (MC Class of 1922), T. Wayne Rieman, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, L. W. Shultz (MC Class of 1914). 
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Manchester College: 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 OrchestraMC2007/133 The Manchester Symphony Society in cooperation with Manchester College sponsors a community-oriented symphony called the Manchester Symphony Orchestra.   North Manchester has been the smallest community in the United States to support a full symphony orchestra. This collection contains brochures, schedules and programs.  
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: HistoryMU2016/37 1988  - 1989 Manchester Symphony Orchestra Program - 50th Season.  One slide and negatives and photographs of the MSO  with conductor, Robert Jones 
Mason, Neva Miller: ScrapbookMU2019/58 

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

 
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: of the 1920'sMU2013/32 B 

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

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

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

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

 

 

 
McFadden, DavidMU2016/44 One invitational "mailer" for the Manchester University luncheon during the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 5 July 2014.  The piece is autographed by President-Elect David McFadden. 
Men's Basketball 2010: Manchester College vs. University of New MexicoMC2011/232 

Images of the Manchester College Men’s basketball exhibition game against University of New Mexico, November 2010. The photographer is unknown.  Coach for the University of New Mexico team, Steve Alford, was a famous basketball player and once a coach for Manchester College.  Featured in the pictures is President Jo Young Switzer, Steve Alford and the Manchester College athletic director/baseball coach, Rick Espeset. 

 
Men's Glee Club: Photograph, circa 1903MC2011/136 

Photo montage of Men's Glee Club. circa 1903.

 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Book CollectionMU2017/21 Three significant books; (1) "Manchester College, the first seventy-five years," autographed by Eldon Burke, Russell Bollinger, Paul Keller, Gletha Mae Eikenberry, A. R. Eikenberry, V. F. Schwalm, Earl Garver,and  Ira Frantz  (2) "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger (3) "The Story of One World Handcrafts, Iinc.," by Martha 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, Martha: Arthur Showalter AlbumMU2018/35 

A collection of scanned excerpts from Arthur Showalter's  photograph album reflecting his Manchester College and Church of the Brethren experience from Fall 1925 through Spring 1928, including a trip to Annual Conference (Summer 1928).


 
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.

 
Morris, Charles: MemorialMC2011/9 wave sound and CD 

Recording of the Charles Morris memorial service.

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

 

 
Morris, Charles: Photograph CollectionMC2008/36 
  • Photo of Dr. C. S. Morris, Physics Dpt., and student.
  • Photo of newly constructed Holl-Kintner Science building.
  •  
    Mount Morris College: 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: Biography of Florence King, 1891 Graduate of Mount Morris CollegeMC2004/728 

    Mount Morris College Alumni: Florence King, First Woman Patent Attorney.

    • Biography of Florence King, 1891 Graduate of Mount Morris College.

     
     
    Mount Morris College: Fire, 1931, Newspaper ArticlesMC2008/51 Newspaper articles about the April 12, 1931 fire. 
    Mount Morris College: Heisler Collection, Photographs of Alumni, 100th Anniversary, College Song, 1912 Fire, History, Old Folks HomeMC2004/540  

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

     

     
    Mount Morris College: HistoryMC2003/141  
    Mount Morris College Written Histories Collection
     
    Mount Morris College: Miller,President D. L., PhotographMC2008/120 Photograph of President D. L. Miller. 
    Mount Morris College: PhotographsMU2015/45 A collection of photographs from Mount Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois. 
    Mount Morris Memorial Endowment Fund MU2015/44 

    Materials related to the Mount Morris Memorial Endowment Fund - held by General Education Board - Church of the Brethren.

     
    Mount Morris: Catalogues and GradesMU2018/42 

    Mount Morris catalogues and bulletins from 1879 (the first), forward through 1932 (incomplete). Teacher grade books (confidential)1910-1911-1912 forward - incomplete). Time Schedules and Pay Records for Desk Librarians - Daily Desk Service Record.

     
    Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
    Muir, Gladdys: "Settlement of the Brethren on the Pacific Slope"MU2015/2 An autographed copy of Gladdys Muir's, "Settlement of ... the Brethren on the Pacific Slope," with a photograph and handwritten dedication to Manchester College's first Peace Studies major, Robert McFadden. 
    Muir, Gladdys: MusicMC2007/221 

    Gladdys Muir's music.

     
    Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
    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, Chorus, Bands, and Clubs: PhotographsMU2013/141a-l Photographs of choral groups, bands, and organizations on the Manchester College campus. 
    Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

     
    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.

     
    Natural Sciences Division: Chemistry Symposium 1975MU2017/56 Correspondence in preparation for the 1975 Chemistry Symposium, along with the attendee registration list including names, addresses and affiliations. 
    Natural Sciences Division: Faculty Images, PhotographsMC2010/70 

    Identified slides of former faculty in the Natural Sciences Division, circa 1960- 1975.

     
    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.

     
    Natural Sciences Division: Science Manuals MC2009/143a,b,c 

    MC2001/143e:  Teaching Outline, Coure 1 (First Term)

    MC2009/143a:  Science II, Manual, 1971 Spring Term, Manchester College.  Authors are J. Beard, D. Farringer, R. Foreman, D. Kreps, P. Ray and H. Weimer.

    MC2009/143d: Science II Manual, 1972 Spring Term, Manchester College

    MC2009/143b:  Science I, Manual, 1973 Fall Term, Manchester College. Faculty are D. Farringer, R. Kilgore, D. Kreps, D. McCauley, J. White, J. Streator.

    MC2009/143c:  "Plant Science, A Study Guide With An Audio Tutorial Approach," Second Edition, 1967, by S. Postlethwait, H. Telinde and D. Husband, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.

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

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

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

     
    New Student OrientationManchester College Bulletin and Photo Box 64 

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

    Photo Box 64.

     
    New Union: Student Group, Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/304 Brochure entitled "The New Union:  Serving a Responsible Student Body."

    Memo to Members of the Administrative Committee from Off ice of the Dean of Students, dated 9 June 1969.  Discussed a conference between Paul W. Hoffman and the President & Vice-President of the New Union.

    Essay written by Alan Flory regarding the New Union, dated 15 May 1969.

    For more material on the New Union (NU) see alsoOak Leaves, 30 April 1969 p.1.

     
    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. 
    Noffsinger: Family BibleMU2014/110 German bible belonging first to Samuel Noffsinger (1803), then to Eli Noffsinger (1832), then to Soll Noffsinger (circa 1870), and finally to Ezra Noffsinger of Union City, Indiana. 
    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: Editor's Manual 1946MC2008/192 A handbook for the Oak Leaves editor. A typed, cut and pasted, guide that includes a description of terms as well as many examples. 
    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.  
    Oak Leaves: TemplatesMU2012/18 - Folder #1 Cardboard-like plates probably used in the printing process.  Some subjects and images are identified. 
    Oakwood Hall Demolition and Rebuilding: VideoMU2013/69 A video showing the exterior and interior of Oakwood Hall prior to demolition, the demolition of the building, and video footage of the construction of the new Oakwood Hall. 
    Obama, President Barack, Election: Photographs MC2009/30 President Barack Obama takes his first oath of office as students, faculty and staff watch the television broadcast on 20 January 2009. 
    Office of Institutional Research: SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.MC2007/212 

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

     
    Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

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

     
    Open House MC General File: Admissions, Open House  Open House. 
    Oral Interpretation and ASCD Eductional ConferenceMC2011/37 

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

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

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

     
    Orpurt, Philip A.: CollectionMC2009/140 

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

     
    Parents' Weekend: PhotographsMC2004/131, Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 14 

    These photographs are part of a larger collection MC2004/131.

    Photo #1: Robin Szulczyk '96 and her mom on parents' weekend.10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger '95.

    Photo #2: Lori Bolton '96, Amy Bolton '95 and their family on parents' weekend.  10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

    Photo #3: Keith Roberts and his parents outside the Union on parents' weekend 10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

    Photos #4, 5: Gina Klakamp '94 and her dad on parents' weekend.  10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

    Photo #14: Jenny Lekarczyk '96 with her parents on parents' weekend 10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

    See also:  Union Program Council; Photo Box 65.

     
    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 StudiesMU2019/73 

    "50 Years, 1998 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute."

    "Releasing the Doves," by Thomas Healy, published on 23 May 2003 by CommonDreams.org. "Peace Studies was first formalized as a course of study in 1948 at Manchester College, a liberal arts college in northern Indiana affiliated with the Church of the Brethren." Information on Ken Brown and Andrew Cordier.

     
    Peace Week Banner BurningMC2007/43b Campus Ministry Board's response to Peace Week banner burning May 2006. 
    PEMM Club: Records, 1981-1988MC2002/222 

    PEMM Club stands for Physical Education Majors and Minors Club.  The club was started in 1964 with the purposes of helping physical education majors get acquainted, sharing ideas, promoting physical education interests, offering opportunities for practical experiences in the field, supplying information for job opportunities, and developing assistants for the physical education department.  Mr. James Gratz was the first faculty advisor. This file contains the constitution, and minutes 1981-1988.

     

    See Also: Oak Leaves, 15 October 1964 p.2; 14 January 1965 p.4; 28 January 1965 p.2.

     
    Petersime, Ray: Poland and Post WWII ReliefMU2021/9 Documents related to Ray Petersime's May 1946 trip to Poland where he delivered hatching eggs to a war torn population, and Petersime's subsequent European relief activities (February 1946 to May 1948).  
    PhilophronianMC General File  

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

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

     
    Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

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

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

    2.  Eight Photographs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

     

     
    Photograph: Manchester College Class of 1922MC2011/70 This 28 inch photograph is of the Manchester College Class of 1922.   
    PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
    Photographs 1963Neg23484: 1963 

    Images processed 19 September 1963:

    a.) Russian Orthodox clergy visiting campus. b.) An interview (radio?) with President Helman on campus mall. c.)Students walking from Holl Kintner Hall of Science. d.) Male students in front of (Ikenberry Hall?).

     
    Photographs 1963Neg24556: 1963 Images of campus buildings, including the fountain, Communications building, and students receiving mail from individual mailboxes. 
    Photographs 1963Neg27195: 1963 Pictures of a function in the old dining hall in the basement of Oakwood. Two separate occasions might be documented including what might be a Christmas tea/student art exhibit. A Foodservice picture ends this collection. 
    Photographs 1963Neg27196: 1963 

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

     
    Photographs 1963Neg27197: 1963 Blurry images of faculty in classrooms and of a possible holiday event, including tea and orchestra. 
    Photographs 1963: Football Neg26116: 1963 Images of what might be a  Homecoming football game circa 1963.  They contain images of cheerleaders leading the team in a grand entrance, as well as pictures of spectators and what might be alumni. Also included is a family group outside of Petersime Chapel. 
    Photographs 1964Neg28283: 1964 

    Blurry pictures, possibly of Executive Board with President Helman.

     
    Photographs 1964Neg29619: 1964 

    Images of what appears to be one or two events, possibly with alumni, at Manchester College.  President Helman is sitting next to an individual that might be Church of the Brethren leader, M. R. Zigler?

     
    Photographs and Woman's Club BanquetMU2021/7 Aerial image of campus and picture of the Freshman Class of 1940. One program for the "College Woman's Club Banquet," March 1969.  
    Photographs circa 1964Neg15305 

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

     
    Photographs circa 1964Neg16021 Pictures of individual playing chime and students studying  an intimidating piece of equipment.  Perhaps this is a type of computer? 
    Photographs of Faculty, Trustees, Etc. From College Advancement, PR filesMC2007/228 

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

     
    Photographs: Faculty and Staff, Student DevelopmentMC2008/143a-i Photographs: Student Development Staff. 
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1997 - May 2000 - Part 1MC2012/36 

    Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997.

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

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

     
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2MC2012/36g - Part 2 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. 
    Photographs: Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/1 - Folder 2 Interesting photographs from various years that might have been used for a display.   
    Physical Plant: Projects, In House MaintenanceMU2016/8 Money-saving in-house projects achieved by Manchester's Physical Plant. Descriptions and photographs. 
    Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988MC2001/3 Box 1 

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

     
    Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988, 1989MC2001/3 Box 2 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #2: 1988 - including 50 years of "Teflon" and the Du Pont Plunkett awards (1988, 1989 and beyond). 
    Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical MaterialMC2001/3 Box 3 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. 
    Plunkett, Roy: ObjectsMC2001/3 Objects and plaques in the possession of Plunkett that were received as awards, commemorative items, gifts, or as examples of the varied uses of Teflon. Slides and notecards for presentations. Other Plunkett awards and objects are on display on the second floor of the Science Center and are not documented. 
    Plunkett, Roy: Video CollectionMC2001/3 MP4 file Videos within the Plunkett collection: National Inventors Hall of Fame (1992), "TEFLON, The Accidental Wonder," by K. Birkemeier (1990), The Plunketts in Shimizu (1988), News 11,  San Jose,  "Dr. Roy Plunkett- Du Pont Teflon," (1985), "Our Commitment to Tomorrow Began 50 Years Ago." Plunkett on "The Today Show," and the 1989 and 1991 Plunkett Awards. Note: Not for reproduction or duplication. Came to Archives as part of Roy Plunkett's personal collection. 
    Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

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

     
    Postcards: Mohler Collection of College and First Brethren ChurchMC2010/43 
    • Antique postcard of the First Brethren Church with a sign, "God is Calling You," above the door.
    • Oakwood Hall, Manchester College.
    • Panoramic view of Manchester College, showing Gymnasium/Auditorium and Power House (with smokestack), and Science Building with Greenhouse.
    • Gymnasium/auditorium, Manchester College.
    • Fountain, Manchester College.
    • Chime tower, Administration Building, Manchester College.
     
    Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
    • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
    • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
    • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
    • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
    • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
    • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
    • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
    • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
    • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
    • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
    • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
    • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
    • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
     
    Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

    Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

     
    Power Plant: Construction photoMU2019/34 Photograph of the construction of the Power Plant. 
    President's Files: MardenMU2020/33 

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

     
    President's Files: Primarily RobinsonMU2020/36 Files primarily belonging to President Robinson (some Helman): Treasurer and Business Manager, Director of Personnel, Print Shop, TIAA Cref and Investments, Summer Camps and Conferences, Director of College Union, Student Development, Campus Pastor, Residence Hall Planning, Vision '91, Admissions, Finanacial Aid, Vice President, Eldon Fahs. 
    President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
    President's Office MemorabiliaMC2006/2 Certificates, Plaques and miscellaneous items removed from the President's Office. 
    President's Office: AssortmentMU2012/103 Box 8 An assortment of materials from the Office of the President spanning 1986 through 1999. 
    President's Office: AssortmentMU2012/103 Box 9 An assortment of files from the Office of the President spanning approximately 1956 - 2001. 
    President's Office: FilesMU2014/120 

    Materials related to the search for Manchester's 14th president.

     
    President's Office: McFadden Pre-Presidency FilesMU2014/125 

    McFadden files including institutional self-study, strategic planning, admissions, COBCOA, College of Pharmacy, board of trustees, and Church of the Brethren materials.

     
    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.

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

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

     
    Professional Studies: Video 1991MU2014/58 MP4 video Professional Studies, 2 October 1991, "'Front Loading' Resources to First Year Students." 
    Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

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

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

     
    Protest: Arm Bands MU2017/40 20 May 1973 stating the reason some individuals are wearing arm bands. 
    Protests: 1969 -1970 School YearMC2002/318 Protests: A series of articles and statements regarding the tumultuous year leading up to the final two weeks of the 1969- 1970 School Year."  
    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: 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 Journal 1911 Newspaper SpreadMC2009/111 

    Newspaper: The News-Journal 1911 newspaper spread: "Wonderful Progress of Manchester College."  An interesting historical account about the founding of the College.

    Mentioned in the "College Notes" section is Catherine Forney, a student in Manchester college and instructor in French in the academy. Her parents, D. L. Forney and Anna Shull, were one of the first students to enroll at Manchester college and served also as missionaries at Jalalpor, India.  

     
    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: 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 Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

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

     
    Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

     
    Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/83 Faculty/Staff and Student contact sheets, negatives and photographs taken for the Wall of Fame.  Biographies of some individuals are attached to the picture's verso. Dates include 2003-2004, 2005 
    Rare Book CollectionMC2012/46 

    Ungraded reports submitted to Professor Stacey Erickson during January term 2010 for the class, Culture of the Book.  Reports give information about bibles, books and periodicals from the Funderbury Library rare book collection.

     
    Rare Books: PagesMU2019/103 

    A collection of pages from antique/rare books reflecting innovations in printing techniques and changes in subject materials from the Koran (page dated 1207 A.D.) to a 1796 common Bible that was printed for public sale and copied from the English Bible by Barker.

     
    RegistrarMC2008/23 Registrar' Office, September 1969: academic regulations and new grading system, 1969. 
    Residence LifeResidence Life: Additional Information and Photos See Also:  Student Development, The Manchester Monitor, 25 March 2003 p.6; Photo Boxes 69, 72, 147, 176. 
    Residence Life: Experiential Theme UnitsMC2004/281 File #2 

    An Experiential Theme Units flyer is part of this large collection of materials from the Office of Printing Services.

    See Also:  Residence Life, Student Development

     
    RetentionMC2004/20 National Study of Retention Results of which Mancheser College was a participant. The study entitled "Student Retention at Liberal Arts Colleges:  The Development and Test of a Model" was conducted in 1988 by Robert Thomas, Vice President for Student Affairs at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.  
    Rhinie Bowl: OriginMC General File: Rhinie  

    Research into the the word Rhinie and the place Rhinie bowl done by Ferne Baldwin.

    See Also:  Rhinie/Rhiny, Aurora, 1967 p.20; Oak Leaves, 10/7/37 p.1; 9/16/43 p.2; 9/14/44; 9/15/49 p.3; 9/9/65; 9/27/67 p.1, 3; 10/11/67, p.1; 10/18/67 p.1, 2; 11/1/67 p.5; 9/24/69 p.3; 9/30/70 p.3.

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

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

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

    Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

     
    Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

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

     
    Robinson, WilliamMU2015/144 wave sound President Helman introduces President Bill Robinson as Robinson makes his first address to Manchester College faculty.   
    Rock River Seminary: Memorabilia from the 1800sMC2003/359 

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

     
    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.

     
    Roosevelt, Eleanor: Visit to Manchester College, The Story Roosevelt, Eleanor: Story and Information 

    Patricia Kennedy Helman's story about Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit to the President’s home. This was prior to the construction of Tall Oaks, and perhaps added to the urgency of constructing a presidential residence.

     
    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 
    Rural Life Room: PhotographMC2008/122 Students in Rural Life Room reading an edition of the "Oak Leaves" with the headline, "Handel's Messiah To Be Given Dec. 14." 
    Safety: Spartan CoinMU2020/43 

    Description of Spartan Coin and first three recipients.

     
    Scholarships, Loans, and Grants: RecordsMC2006/13 Scholarships 

    Scholarship, Loan, and Grant Records:

    Freshman Honor Scholarships, Oppenheim Trust - Chair of Mathematics and Scholarships, W. Arthur Cable Award forensics), Leroy Smith Scholarship, Higher Education Loan Plan of Indiana, Calvin Ulrey Award.

     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

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

     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folder #5 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #16, #17, #18, #19, #20 

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

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

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

     
    Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #1 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations Detailed description of folder contents. File #1 details activity in the 1950's and 1960's. 
    Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #2 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Detailed description of folder contents. File #2 details activity in the 1970's. 
    Schultz, L. W.: Wooden Postcard, 1945MC2009/51 Wooden postcard addressed to L. W. Shultz, who was interested in educating others about Native American lore.  
    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: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

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

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

    Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

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

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

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 147 - 160 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 147 - 160  

    Vernon Schwalm's family and personally related materials,including family genealogy, family history, biographical sketch, resume, staement written for honorary degree,  "Oak Leaves" article recalling the campus during WWII, letters of appreciation. Family letters and letters from those who are "like family." Early photograph of Vernon and Florence Studebaker Schwalm and intimate letters between husband and wife. Personal correspondence regarding hospitalization, insurance and financial matters.Some materials ar confidential and are marked accordingly. Folder 148 - card from Schwalm's mother requesting that he does not move to "the wild west" (probably Kansas).

     
    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 45-53 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 45-53 

    Schwalm's materials surrounding President Otho Winger and family, including Otho's funeral service and tribute to Oscar Winger. Letters regarding Schwalm's book on Otho Winger. Assorted correspondence with Dan West, Gladdys Muir and others.

     
    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.

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: My Educational PilgrimageMU2013/125 First copy of "My Educational Pilgrimage," by President Vernon F. Schwalm, presented to President and Mrs. A. Blair Helman. 
    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.

     

     
    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.

     
    Sexual HarrassmentMC2010/116 One booklet, "It's Never Okay.  Harrassment, Aaault, Discrimination, They Hurt, They are Illegal, They don't Have to Happen! Guidelines for Understanding, Prevention and Recovery." 
    Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
    Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

    L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

     
    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. 
    Soccer, Women's: photographMU2018/15 Photographs of early women's soccer team circa 1994 that includes but is not limited to: Coach Martha Judge, Melissa Culver, Cheri Rieman, Brice Bedke, Joel Pippenger, Jennifer Vincent, Carolyn McGuire. 
    Soccer: January Session TripsMU2014/123 History of the Soccer team's January Term and January Session trips to Nigeria and Jamaica. 
    Social Science Core I and II, History and Political ScienceMU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983).  
    Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

    Listing of Social Science Materials:

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

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

    Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

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

     
    Sociology and Social Work: Interns-In-Probation Project Grant #3-34-72-F-1, 1972 - 1973MC2007/199 a, b, c 

    Interns-In-Probation Project, Grant #3-34-72-F-1

    1.  MC2007/199 a: Interns-In-Probation Project, Grant #3-34-72-F-1, First Quarterly Report, Jun 1 through August 31, 1972.

    2.  MC2007/199b:  Interns-In-Probation Project Grant #3-34-72-F-1, First Quarterly Report, Jun 1 through August 31, 1972 .

    3.  Interns-In-Corrections Project Grant #3-34-72-F-1, Final Report 1972 -3.

     
    South Central District: Legal DocumentsBC2018/27 addition 

    Legal documents, financial arrangements, and discussions regarding congregations within the South Central District of the Church of the Brethren.

    Copy of letter written by Jacob Rife in 1878 describing the formation of the first Church of the Brethren congregations in the state of Indiana.

    Articles of Incorporation for "The Church of the Brethren, Southern District of Indiana, Inc." along with incorporation change to "South/Central District of Indiana, Inc."

     
    Speaker: Child DevelopmentMC2011/50 

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

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

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

     
    Speakers and Performers at Mancheser College: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/74 Newspaper clippings related to speakers and performers sponsored by Manchester College: Carl Holl brings General Electric Company's "House of Magic" (undated), African American baritone, William Warfield (1963), the Four Freshman  (1963), Andrew Cordier (1963), Elizabeth Eiselen  (1963), Stanton Evans (1963), Mulford Sibley (1963), Dennis Baley (1963),  Albert Ravenholt, Joe Nixon, Clay Syler (1963), Harry Zeller (1963), Ernest Simmons (1963), Bruce Ergood (1963), Rev. John Sadiq (1963), Hollis Summers (1963) Willard Hanna (1963), Rabbii Maurice Davis (1963), Henry Steele Commager (1963), George Norris (1963),  Albert Ravenholt (1963), Ralph Shively (1963), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Theodore Hesburgh (1967), "Sons of Thunder" (1973), Robert Guralnick (1975?), Floyd Fithian, Senator Gene Snowden(1981),  Alice Friman (1985), Dr. John Robinson, Kathy Kelly, Dr. Eugene Roop, Dr. Thad Godish (1991), "Sounds of Hope" European concert tour group (1992), "Redcliff" (1992), Robert Channing  (1992), Steve Geyer (1992), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Eli Chacour "Blood Brothers" (1993), The Modernaires (1993), Greg Smith Singers (1993),  Bill Pelke (1993), Governor Robert Orr, Carlos Barbera and Giandomenico Picco  (1995), Heather Forest (1995), Chuck Collins (1996), Dr. Derek Penslar (1996), Dr. William Thomas (1996), "Prayer for World Peace" presented by Tibetan Buddhist (2003), Holocaust survivors share accounts (2003), Ferenc Miczlivetz (2003),Clyde Prestowitz (2004), Scott Rutter (2004).Zia Mian (undated). Nels Ferre, (undated). 
    Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993MC2004/133 

    Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

     
    SpectrumMC2012/84 

    Back-up copies of the Spectrum.

    A complete set of Spectrums is available in the Archives' [Sanctum].

     
    Stine, A. M.MC2008/208: Edith Miller Collection  

    "We Are What We've Come From," the family and life of A. M. Stine.  This object has been placed with geaneological materials in alphabetical order in the Archives Office.  This booklet is part of the Edith Miller Collection MC2008/208.

    A. M. Stine married Bertha Miller Neher following the death of Bertha's first husband, Levi Neher.  Bertha was a sister-in-law to Manchester College President, Otho Winger.

     
    Stong, Ethel Leibert: CollectionMU2018/43 Ethel (Leibert) Stong's 18 May 1922 diploma stating that she had successfully completed the Academic Course of Study offered at Manchester College.  In addition, a photograph of Ethel holding the diploma accompanies the collection.   
    String Festival: Vernon Stinebaugh CollectionMU2013/132 

    Letters, photographs and publications surrounding the highly recognized Manchester College String Festival

    Finished score of "Danza" by Vaclav Nelhybel - composed in honor of Vernon Stinebaugh and the String Festival.

     
    Studebaker, George L.: Scrapbook MC2009/16 

    Scrapbook beloning to George Losh Studebaker.

     
    Student Development Student Development: Additional Information 

    See also:  Memorabilia; Residence Life; Photo Box 178.

     
    Student Development MC2007/101 College Students- the Eighties.  A speech. 
    Student DevelopmentMC2010/154 Letters concerning recipes and information regarding pizza. 
    Student Development: 1998 - 1999 Annual SummariesMC2010/155 One report for 1998-1999. 
    Student Development: Committee MinutesMC2003/22 

    Student Development Committee minutes and notes, 1995-2000.

     
    Student Development: Liabilities StatementMC2004/35 

    Report of analysis of College's liability in regard to student safety, etc. by independent attorney.  Explanation is included.

     
    Student Development: New Student Album, 1993-1994Large Box 98  Student Development: New Student Album, 1993-1994. 
    Student Development: New Student OrientationMC2002/301  New Student Orientation Pamphlet Collection,1967-1987 [incomplete]. 
    Student Development: New Student Orientation EvaluationsMC2004/23 Evaluations of New Student Orientation from 1986 and 1990. 
    Student Development: New Student Orientation HandbookMC2003/40 New Student Orientation handbook (1967) and letter to students and parents (date unknown).  
    Student Development: RecordsMC2002/259 

    Student Development Records:

    • Unsorted
    • Those College Days, newsletter of the Office of Residence Life.
    • Student Development Newsletter, No. 14 August 1994.
     
    Student Development: Report, 1979MC2004/166 

    Student Development Report,1979, submitted to Board of Trustees by Stanley Escott.

     
    Student Development: Sexual HarassmentMC2004/527 Collection of various materials pertaining to the issue of sexual harassment on Manchester's campus.  
    Student Development: Staff Meeting Minutes, 1981-1986MC2004/164 Student Development Staff meeting minutes, 1981-1986. 
    Student Development: Student Experience Task ForceMC2003/28 

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

     
    Student Development: Student Experience Task Force ReportMC2003/257  

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

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

    Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

     
    Student Development: Student Government, Student Budget BoardMC2003/13  

    Student Budget Board Minutes Collection

    • Minutes from 1989-2002.
     
    Student Development: Student Government, Student Budget Board StatisticsMC2003/15 Student Budget Board statistics. 
    Student Development: Student Leadership RetreatMC2004/171 

    Student leadership retreat, 1984.

    • List of students who participated, planning correspondence, materials used in the retreat.
     
    Student Development: Student Life CommitteeMC2003/20  

    Student Life Committee: Student Life Committee Minutes.

    • Minutes 1976-1988.

     

     
    Student Development: Student Personnel Services Committee CollectionMC2004/525 

    Student Personnel Services Committee Collection:

    File 1 contains information on committee appointments, community court, subcommittee on international student life, housing.

    File 2 contains information on orientation, visitation policy, subcommittee on women's affairs.

     
    Student Government: Black and Gold, Student HandbookMC2004/498 

    Black and Gold Student Handbook Collection.  These handbooks were produced by the Student Council.

     
    Student Government: Student Council Minutes, 1948 - 1949MC2009/19 Student Council: Minutes 1948 - 1949. 
    Student HandbooksLarge Boxes 166a and 166b: Student Handbook Assortment Student handbooks and guidebooks put out by various organizations and departments across the years (circa 1927, prior to 1941, circa 1947, circa 1952, circa 1978, circa 20000. 
    Student 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 Petition to Board of Trustees, 1900MC2007/79  

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

     

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

     
    Student Records: 1889-1920MC2002/179  College and Academy permanent student records: 1889-1920. 
    Student Research SymposiumMC General File: Dean's Scholarship 

    Programs and images for Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium, the Student Research Symposium, and the Jo Young Switzer Award for Excellence.


     
    Students in the NewsMC2010/114 

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

     
    Stutsman, Charles Noble: PhotographMU2018/115 Photograph of the Lincoln Oratorical Contestants of Manchester College taken 14 March 1903.  The photograph contains the images of eight students, including Sadie Stutsman's brother, Charles Noble Stutsman, and that of Joseph Cunningham. 
    Summer SchoolMC2010/145a,b 

    Two file folders.  The first folder has photocopies of various Summer School catalogue covers and copies of the description of several summer school courses, such as "Remedial Reading Techniques for Teachers," offered in the Summer School of 1952. There is even a copy of the June 6, 1989 advertisement, "North Manchester College, Will Hold Its Summer: Normal, in the Public School Building ....."  There is also an application for the June 9 to June 29,1971 first summer session and the June 30 to August 11 second summer session including a list of classes and prices.

    The second folder contains what might be a sample advertisement for summer school or for an alumni event.  It is a nostalgic picture rom the past with student witting on the "spoonholder" in front of the Adinistration Building.

     
    Switzer, Jo Young: InaugurationMU2013/137 

    Cards, notes and letters of support given to Jo Young Switzer at the time of her inauguration as President of Manchester College, September 2005. Bulletin from the Inaugural Worship Service, 17 September 2005.  Menu from the event of 27 September 2005.

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

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

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

     
    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.

     
    Tanreuther, George WashingtonMC2002/265 

    Manchester College alumnus, George Washington Tanreuther. Records. Tanreuther was one of two of Manchester College's first graduating class (A.B. degree)-1900.

     
    Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

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

     
    Teacher's LicensesMU2019/89 A variety of Indiana Teacher's licenses from various years, including but not limited to: 1881,1882, 1886, 1898, 1919, 1922. 
    TestMU/Test  
    The School and Home: Mount Morris Publication, 1893MU2013/81  "The School and Home," Vol. IX, No. 8, August 1893 edited by J. G. Royer, Mount Morris College, focusing on events in the lives of those associated with Mt. Morris College while featuring uplifting articles. 
    Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
    Thomas, Frances SmithAlumni Box 187: Thomas, Frances Smith 

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

    See also:

    • Frances wrote a song about Manchester College. It can be found in the Music Filing Cabinet (IIS).
    • transcript of Frances Smith Thomas' memorial service, MC2007/134
     
    Thomas, Frances Smith: Memorial Service in Petersime ChapelMC2007/134a,b Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, musician, Manchester College alumna, a memorial service is held in Petersime Chapel honoring the life of Frances Smith Thomas, 13 March 1999. 
    Three Old Volumes Donated by Burke, Dr. Eldon R.MC2011/108a,b,c 

    The three volumes described are the gifts of Dr. Eldon R. Burke. At the time received, they represent the 100,000th volume of the library and the first volumne of the Library's second 100,000 volumes. 

    MC2011/108a: 1793 edition of the nine volumes of "Tristram Shandy," by Laurence Sterne.

    MC2011/108b: 1753 edition of "The Spectator, Volume 2." It includes the daily issues from Saturday, 2 June to Thursday, 13 September of 1711.

    MC2011/108c: Volume 4 of a 1754 edition of "The Tatler."

     

     
    Track and Field: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Track and Field Newspaper articles about Track and Field events at Manchester College. 
    Trees and BuildingsMU2014/118 An extensive report on campus trees by Professor Philip Orpurt, including photographs and slides. Images and postcards of campus structures including historical information and construction dates. Maps of College acreage 1935 forward. History of North Manchester and College, including traditions. 
    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: [The] LibertarianMC2002/161 [The] Libertarian Collection. 
    Underground Publications: [The] Pine NeedleMC2002/163 [The] Pine Needle Collection: This anti-war newsletter was produced by Manchester College students and contained articles, essays, artwork, and poetry. One copy of "American Revelation." 
    Underground Publications: Broken Limb: Underground PublicationsMC2002/166 

    [The] Broken Limb.

     
    Underground Publications: Manchester Mobe to End the WarMC2002/159 Manchester Mobe to End the War Newsletter Collection. 
    Underground Publications: Scoops All?MC2002/322 Scoops All? Newsletter Collection 
    United National Assembly at Manchester College, Model: General File and PhotographsMC General File: United Nations 
    • Model for the United Nations Assembly at Manchester College.
    • The First Model U.N. Assembly Sponsored by Manchester College, March 28, 1952.  Program and list of countries with participants, including handwritten notes.  Some names include: Professors; Howard Book, Earl Garver, Wayne Geisert, Ray Keim, Nettie Leasure, Wayne Miller and Gladdys Muir.  College Staff; Mr. Paul Bowman  Students; Dale Barnard, Barry Cavaghan, Bob Keller and Wilbur Mullen.
    • High School Model United Nations Assembly, newspaper clippings, see General File: United Nations.

    For Photographs See: Photo Box 80

     
    United Nations, Model Security CouncilMU2014/43 Indiana Consortium for International Programs Model United Nations Security Council, 26-28 October 1995 - Study Guides on Bosnia, Rwanda, and Iraqi Crises - Manchester College. 
    United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
    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 4Vice President's Box: #4 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
    Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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

     
    Video, Historical: Holl and Martin Family- Historical - circa 1930'sMU2013/89 Historical video from the 1930's with vignettes of Manchester College campus life and the Carl Holl and Don Martin families. Some cartoons of the era and captions are presented - along with clips of many students. 
    Video, Historical: Holl, Carl - Circa the 1930'sMU2013/90 This video begins with shots of Native American men, Chief Godfroy and his brother, along with President Winger.The football team runs out and the marching band plays. There are clips of College life in the 1930's and two segments are marked as Carl Holl films. The filmaker documents the May Day Queen and her court and various faculty/staff on campus, C. W. Holl No. 2. Probably film of a football (basketball?) trip to Niagara Falls to play the University of Buffalo - MC-21 UB-6. The movie shows a railroad track and train cars marked (in chalk?) "Manchester Special" - "We Got The Bacon!" Pictures of triumphant arrival back in North Manchester? C. W. Holl No. 3 - This segment documents a football game. 
    Wabash County HistoryMU2014/103 

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

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

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

     
    WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
    Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

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

     
    Weimer, Orpha and Harry Collection: Manchester College Experience, 1927MC2011/189 

    Below is a small representation of this collection's holdings.  See the accession page for a more extensive list of photographs and memorabilia:

    "The Speaker of Tau Kappa Alpha, Golden Anniversary, 1908 - 1958," Vol. XL, No. 3, March, 1958, a booklet published four times a year.  Tau Kappa Alpha is a speech fraternity. 

    Orpha Jackson Weimer's scrapbook from her senior year of college, 1926-1927 including:

    • Ditch Day, May Day, Freshman - Sophomore water fight, graduating Class picture, athletic competitions, Senior Banquet, nature hikes, Philophronian and Philalethean memorabilia, May Day Court with Queen, Mother's and Daughter's Banquet, and Commencement week program for 1927.
    • Picture of shelved cans at the Weimer Canning Factory in North Manchester.
    • Manchester College marching band.

    Group photograph of MC male students.

    Female student in MC Chemistry library.

    Photograph of football team, presumably circa early 1920's.

    Photograph of Manchester College Philophronian members in the summer of 1923.

     
    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.

     
    Wells, CharlesMC2011/47 Charles Wells, founder of the news service, "Between the Lines," presents an evening lecture. His appearance was not part of the Church Leaders Conference but his presentation coincided with the conference. 
    West, Dan: Essays, Publications and AwardsMC2002/204w  

    Dan West founded Heifer Project International.  He also was one of the first professors in Manchester's Peace Studies Institute.  This collection contains essays by Dan West, information about awards he received, and a biographical essay from the internet Biography Resource Center.

     
    West, Dan: Family and Heifer Project Photographs and MemorabiliaMC2011/208: Janet Schrock 

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

     
    West, Dan: Heifer Project International, Long Term LoanArchives Office, North Shelving Unit 

    Objects are on Long-Term Loan from Heifer Project International.

    These include but are not limited to:

    • 25 years of Brethren Service Pin (in Dan West exhibit).
    • Nametag written on wood in shape of Brethren Service Cup.
    • Dan West's pocketknife.
    • Dan West's camera and case.
    • Dolls from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).
    • Manchester College momento 1895, acorn on leather strap.
    • Children's shoes from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).

    Contact the Archivist for questions about the entire list of objects.

     
    West, Dan: Personal Correspondence and MemorabiliaMU2015/29 

    Manchester College "Aurora" yearbooks, "Quartermaster Corp photograph, correspondence, 1965 program for "Advanced Seminary in Human Relations," 1965 program for "Advanced Laboratory and Youth Leaders' Lab," 1918 announcement of  the death of Manchester College alumna, Deane Dunbar Winger.

     
    Willkie, EdwardMC2010/61 Edward Willkie, student at  the MC Academy, went on to wrestle in the 1920 Summer Games in Antwerp Belgium.  Edward's brother was Wendell Willkie and his sister, Julia, was a professor at Manchester College. 
    Wine, Norman: CollectionMU2014/42 Materials related to Norman B. Wine - biography and related artifacts, diplomas, Auroras, Manchester College Bulletins reflecting his time with the Board of Trustees, congregational anniversary items for the Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren. 
    Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
    Winger, OthoMU2017/97 "Letters From Foreign Lands," by Otho Winger, Parts 1 and 2 (1928).  "The Address of Moderator Otho Winger," at the Conference of the Church of the Brethren, La Verne, California, 1928. 
    Winger, OthoMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger, Large Collection  

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

     
    Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Family Letter Before Tour, 1927MC2004/635-4 Otho and Ida Winger's first letter to family aboard the American Merchant 15 minutes before departure, 1927.  
    Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Letters From SeaMC2004/635-30 Otho and Ida Winger's letters (one from each) written from aboard S. S. American Merchant, during their first days at sea...."P.S. Neither typewriter nor pen can describe the 4 1/2 days experience with a rolling, pitching sea and stomache.  Glad to be better!"  
    Winger, Otho: Collection of Paul WingerMU2017/13 

    Objects related to President and Mrs. Otho Winger that were in the collection of their son, Paul Winger.

     
    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.

     
    Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

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

     
    Work Camp: PhotographsMC2007/108 Work Camp photo montage of Church of the Brethren Youth at European Work Camp Following WWII. 
    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).

     

     
    Yasukawa, Mary K. FujiiAlumni Box 187: Yasukawa, Mary K. Fujii  

    Yasukawa, Mary K. Fujii Yasukawa, MC alumna, Class of 1946.

    • "Home Without a Fence," by Mary Fujii, first place winner in the National Oratorical Contest for college women.
     
    Young, E. S.: PublicationMU2018/32 Two copies of the book written by Manchester College's first Church of the Brethren president, E. S. Young, "The Life of Christ, a Harmony, Of The Four Gospels, With Nine Maps, Tracing all of the Journeys of Jesus, and Giving all of the Events in a Chronological Order and Time of Their Occurrence," 1898. 
    Young, Jean Childs: Materials and PhotographsMC2007/35 

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

     
    Young, 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. 
    Young, Menno and Viola: Collection 1898 - 1924MU2014/82 

    A collection of Manchester College and Church of the Brethren materials belonging to Menno and Viola (Rau) Young, who attended Manchester during 1898-1899.  Materials range from 1898 to 1924.

     
    Young, S. S.: Historical Family CollectionMU2018/71 The Simon S. Young collection of family photographs, memorabilia, and the books, "History of Christian and Catherine Buck and Their Descendants," "The Young Family History." 

    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.

     
    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]. 
    Brethren Digital ArchivesBC2019/1 Brochures describing the Brethren Digital Archives project along with an appeal for donations. 
    Brethren Service CupBC2005/1 "The Walnut Brethren Service Cup" written by Bob Frantz, March 2005.  
    Brethren Volunteer ServiceCOB General File: Brethren Volunteer Service 

    "Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service," 1998."

    Program booklet for the Church of the Brethren, 60th Anniversary BVS (Brethren Volunteer Service) Reunion, Falfurrias, Texas, March 2008, Brethren Service Farm. The booklet contains a history of the Falfurrias Brethren Voluntary Service Project with reports compiled by Pearl Whitcher and Anna Patrick.  Booklet Committee: Nelson Yoder & Stanley Bittinger.

    • List of pastors and other church leaders - Falfurrias, Texas.
    • List of Brethren Service Project Volunteers from the first unit in 1948.
    • Falfurrias BVS Volunteers and interested persons mailing list accurate as of May, 2008.
    • Copies of historical photographs.
    • Description of 2008 reunion.

    See Also: Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2; 17 September 1964 p.1; 28 January 1965 p.1. 

    See also:  Volunteer services.

     
    Butterbaugh, Phoebe HarterBrethren People File: Butterbaugh, Phoebe Harter Information regarding Phoebe Harter Butterbaugh, first white child born in North Manchester, Indiana (1836). 
    Church of the Brethren Collection: Bill EberlyBC2018/23 Box One 

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

     
    Church of the Brethren HistoryBC2015/10 

    Historian, pastor, and MC alumnus, Merle Rummel's extensive COB research, including:

    Stonelick, Brethren Migration Roads, history of the Four Mile congregation, journals of Nancy Lybrook and Elizabeth Miller, the frontier Brethren of Kentucky, and the Virginia Colony.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference Moderators, PostcardsBC2008/2 Postcards  of Germantown Church of the Brethren, D. W. Kurtz,  and all living Annual Conference Moderators.  . 
    Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference NewspapersBC2009/09 Annual Conference and District Conference Newspapers circa the 1920's.  
    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: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/11 The August 1966 article by Martin Marty [MU2018/10] was written during the same time-period as the 1966 COB Annual Conference. Should the Church of the Brethren face the future by ecumenical participation with other denominations through the Consultation on Church Union (COCU)? BC2018/22 includes documents of the Church of the Brethren's "Fraternal Relations Committee to the 1966 Annual Conference, along with a speech delivered by Wayne Zunkel on the Conference floor during the COCU debate. Also included: "An Open Letter To the Fraternal Relations Committee," "Report, Consultation on Church Union" (1966), and "Supplementary Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee to Annual Conference on COCU. 
    Church of the Brethren: Financing Education, 1943BC2010/49 One in-depth study dated November 1943 focusing on the problems surrounding the financing of higher education within the Church of the Brethren.  
    Church of the Brethren: 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: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

    Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/2 

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

     
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

    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: Middle Indiana Men's Organization, 1948BC2010/35 One page announcement of a film and presentation by John L. Strohm, author, editor and world traveler.  The program is sponsored bythe Middle Indiana Brethren Men's Organization. 
    Church of the Brethren: PhotographsBC2009/10 Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, Decatur, IN, Vacation Bible School photograph, 1926.  
    Church of the Brethren: Salamonie, South Central Indiana BC2010/30 One written history and one Anniversary Day flyer, 1945 for Salamonie Church, Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana. 
    Church of the Brethren: VHS CollectionBC2016/1 Four video collections and leader's guides highlighting the views of prominent Church of the Brethren leaders, theologians, and historians and documenting the Brethren Heritage Tour led by Hedda and Donald Durnbaugh, October 1995. 
    Church of the Brethren: YouthBC2006/9 

    BYPD in the Church of the Brethren, including Indiana districts, and Annual Conference.

     
    Church of the Brethren: YouthBC2006/9  Various youth events, BYPD programs and Harold S. Martin's critique of the 1966 Brethren Youth Conference. Most of these materials are from the 1940's.  
    Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

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

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

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

     
    Eel River Church of the Brethren: People and vicinityBC2018/1 Objects and images reflecting the everyday lives of people and places surrounding the Eel River Church of the Brethren and German Baptist community (circa 1905), Kosciusko County, Indiana.See also: -
    Eel River Congregation, South Central Indiana: Church of the BrethrenCOB Filing Cabinets: South Central Indiana District 

    Indiana:  The Brethren in Indiana.  This file includes a special diagram of the first Eel River congregation organized in 1838 and the churches that branched from that original organization. Other pages show churches listed by counties.

     
    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.

     
    First Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: First Church of the Brethren, Chicago First Church of the Brethren, Chicago, IL, 1925 Dedication program. Seventy-fifth Anniversary Celebration booklet (2000) with history and photographs. 
    Flora Church of the Brethren, Flora, Indiana and Living Faith (Church of the Brethren), CollectionBC2010/7 

    Bibles, memorabilia, plaques from the "Flora Church of the Brethren," Flora Indiana and the "Living Faith" Church of the Brethren.

    • "The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out Of The Original Greek; And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised,"  New York: American Bible Society, Instituted In The Year MDCCCXVI, 1868 [Sm. Plica, Octavo.]
    • A gorgeously illustrated bible,  "The First Pulpit Bible used at the Flora Church of the Brethren." "[Authorized Version.] The Complete Text Pictorial Family Bible Containing The Old And New Testaments, Together With The Apocrypha, The Psalms In Metre, and A Concordance.
    • Plaques of recognition from Bethany Hospital, Chicago.
    • One white flag with a blue rectangle and red cross.
    • One American flag.
    • Linens. Not clear whether linens are from "Flora" or from "Living Faith."  Archivist believe they are from "Flora."
    • A large bible.  The way the objects were organized it appears that this bible might be from the "Living Faith" Church of the Brethren, since the other bible was identified as being from "Flora."    This bible is also beautifully engraved with illustrations.
     
    Funderburg: Family Reunion Minutes 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23)BC2011/4 Ohio-Indiana Funderburg Family Reunion Minutes, 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23). 
    Gilbert, Stan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gilbert, Stan Member of the College Board of Trustees. 
    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.. 
    Jett, Calvin and Pamela Love Jett: Family HistoryBC2017/18 The Calvin Jett and Pamela Love Jett family history compiled by Jacob C. Wine, Jr. 
    Kurtz, D. W., Minister: Church of the BrethrenBC2007/21 

    "The Three Choices..of Youth," by D. W. Kurtz..

    "Ideals of the Church of the Brethren," by D. W. Kurtz.

     
    Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
    Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Transfer LettersBC2014/19 

    German Baptist and Church of the Brethren transfer of membership letters 1800's and 1900's for the Ladoga, Indiana area. Lists of congregational authorities, sending church and receiving church locations, and member names.

     
    Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2015/1 

    Primary source material for Ladoga area Brethren: Raccoon Creek, Cool Spring, Bethel, Mount Pleasant, Little Walnut, Bethany, Ladoga, including but not limited to: Congregational minutes, histories, sermon notes, financial records, and transfer of membership letters (19th and 20th century) including Brethren from Four Mile (Indian Creek).

     
    Ladoga or 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.   
    Laura Wine, Africa, Medical Missionary: Brethren PeopleBC2006/10 

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

     
    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.

     
    Mexico Welfare Home Ledger Book BC2009/02  

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

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

    2. Two copies of financial report:

    Balance Sheet, 30 June 1952

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

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

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

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

     
    Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

     
    Peace ChurchBC2020/1 "At the Crossroads, A Historic Peace Church in the Twenty-First Century," a collection of essays originating in a conference called by Bridgewater College's Forum for Religious Studies to consider the state of the peace witness within the Church of the Brethren. 
    Richmond Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/9 Records of the Richmond, Indiana Church of the Brethren.  For a period of time Richmond Church of the Brethren shared a yoked parish with the Four Mile Church of the Brethren, and information about Four Mile is included in these records as well. 
    Rieman, T. Wayne: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rieman, T. Wayne Besides being a professor at Manchester College, T. Wayne Reiman was a leader within the Church of the Brethren.  See the "Brethren People" file for more of his writings and an interview about his first connections with Manchester College.  T. Wayne was also the father to Manchester College alumnus, Phil Rieman and father-in-law of alumna, Louise Baldwin Rieman.  
    Rummel, Merle C.: Books and PapersBC2015/10 "Frontier Brethren," "The Virginia Colony," "The Journal of Nancy Lybrook," and "The National Road Journal of Elizabeth Miller,"  by  Manchester College alumnus, Merle C. Rummel. 
    Sheldon, Ruby Wine: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Sheldon, Ruby Wine Aviator and member of Phoenix Church of the Brethren.  The first person in the United States to become a certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) in a helicopter.   
    Shull, 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 Indiana District OfficeBC2017/23 Materials from the, Northern Indiana, Southern Indiana, and  South Central Indiana District Offices of the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to, District Conference Agendas and Meeting Minutes, Newsletters, and directories.  
    South Central Indiana District: Congregational FilesBC2016/16 

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

    District Minister position description.

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

     
    South Central Indiana District: Women's Fellowship RecordsBC2011/23 Financial records for the Church of the Brethren South Central Indiana District Women's Fellowship 2000 - October 2010 with Final Record of 1 January - 30 September 1999.  Fall Fellowship report stating the decision to disband. 
    South Central Indiana: Women's Fellowship Treasurer's RecordsBC2016/8 Treasurer's Records for the South Central Indiana District Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship,1972 - 1987. 
    Teeter, L. W.BC2007/5 L. W. Teeter Collection: Lewis Wallace Teeter, (1845 - 1927).  Mechanic, preacher, Bible expositor, Annual Meeting leader.  Born Oct. 15 near Hagerstown, IN.  Teeter taught himself basic Greek and German to supplement a limited secondary education.  The Annual Meeting asked Teeter to prepare a two-volume commentary on the New Testament (1894). This collection contains the original handwritten draft as well as published volumnes. 
    Thompson, Joel Kent: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel Kent 

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

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

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

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

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

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

     
    Timbercrest Retirement CommunityBC2004/8 Timbercrest Financial Information  
    Timbercrest Retirement CommunityTimbercrest: Additional Information 

    For additional material also see files for "Mexico Church of the Brethren."

     
    Wine, Archibald and Kathren Jett Wine: Family HistoryBC2017/16 A history of the Archibald A. Wine and Kathren M. Jett Wine family by Jacob Calvin Wine, Jr. 
    Wine, Jacob C., Jr.: Collection BC2008/12  

    1.  One diary of Jacob Wine's post WWII seagoing cowboy experience transporting horses to Europe.  the war ravaged city of Bremen.

    2.  Photographs of  life on board ship and of the the war raveged city of Bremen.

    3.  The Jett family history.

    4.  Three DVDs containing interviews with Jacob C. Wine detailing family history, family stories, personal history, the history of Hempfield Church of the Brethren (East Petersburg, PA), and J. C. and Jean's missionary experience in Nigeria, Africa (1949-1956).

     
     


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