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TopicAccession #Description Summary
MC General File: Angell   
A Cappella Choir: General Material, 1975 - 1998MC2003/148  

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

  • Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].
 
Academic AdvisorsMC General File: Academic Advisors 
  • Students at Risk, Memorandum Summer 1993, etc. 
  • List of Primary Advistory 1997 - 1998 by Department.
 
Academic AffairsMC2010/2 Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives February 2010.  
Academic AffairsMC2010/45 a-i Summer and spring terms, evening classes, introduction to computers, driver training, newspaper articles, news releases, academic standard requirements for academic progress, probation and disqualification (1990).
Cora Wise Helman's "Report of the Registrar," 1922-1947. 
Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic Affairs: 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: General Education, Curriculum Review, 1993-1995MC2003/11 

General education review and revision, 1993-1995:

Correspondence and summaries from meetings of Task Force for Curriculum Review, 1993-1995.

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

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic Affairs: Statistics, EnrollmentMC2007/97 

Statistics: Student enrollment and statistics. Observations for 1945 - 1946.  Report for 1922 - 1947.

 
Academic Excellence BanquetMC General File This banquet honors those graduating Magna cum laude, summa cum laude, cum laude. Programs for 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019 recognition events. 
Academic PoliciesMC2003/131 

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

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

 

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

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
  • Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
  • Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
  • Videotape and closed-circuit television.
  • From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
    • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
    • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  
  • Miscellaneous materials from the files 
  • An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
    • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
    • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
    • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
    • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
    • January Term Load.
    • Course Requirements for various majors.
    • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
    • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).
 
Academic ProcessionMC2003/223 

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

 
Academic Program: The Manchester PlanMU2013/35 Booklet advertising The Manchester Plan - an academic program for the 1970's  - introducing new curriculm including a 4-1-4 academic calendar, interdisciplinary courses, and the January interim term. 
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). 
AccreditationMC2003/347 

Materials for accreditation 1992.

 
Accreditation: Student Assessment 1992MC2003/347 

Accreditation Materials, 1992 including:

  • Educational Facilities Revenue BondsManchester College Project
  • Proposed Campus Plan
  • Student Housing Evaluation
  • Energy Use Statistics
 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
AdmissionsMC General File  1976 Open House at the Honeywell Center. 
AdmissionsMC General File  Student Admission or Denial form.  
AdmissionsMC2007/203 Comparative Survey of College Publications, April, 1981 
Admissions and Financial AidMU2013/110 

Admissions and Financial Aid brochure describing Manchester College, financial aid benefits, and application form.

 
Admissions: EnrollmentMC General File  Manchester College Liberal Arts program 1935-1936 to 1958, Enrollment by Course, Number and percent.  
Advancement MaterialsMU2018/98 

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

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

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

 
Advancement: Estate PlanningMU2013/73 Office of University Advancement, Creating a Legacy newsletter, Spring 2013. 
Advancement: FundraisingMC2009/141a-j 

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

 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMC2002/115a  

Fundraising by decade/campaign - individual campaigns and records.

1    Winger Fund, March of Progress, Focus on the Seventies, Funderburg Fund

2    General Education Fund, Centennial Campaign, The Next Step.

 
Advancement: GiftsMU2017/52 Advancement fundraising material: a.) 1953 letter from President Schwalm regarding the amounts of money raised by the college from all sources and for what fund the money is intended. b.) Donors and contributions 1946 through 1954. 
Advancement: Otho Winger Society and President's ClubMU2013/106 

Programs:

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

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

Otho Winger Society - descriptive brochure.

The President's Club - descriptive brochure.

 
Advancement: Restricted Endowment FundsMC2011/107 Description of Restricted Endowment Funds through the Office of College Advancement. 
Advancement: Special Occasion CardsMU2013/108 

Birthday, Thanksgiving, and Holiday cards sent by the Office of College Advancement.

 
Advancement: Stauffer Gift 1967MC2010/179 Newspaper article telling about the $100,000 gift given to Manchester College from Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Stauffer. 
Advancement: Thanksgiving CardMC2012/43 Thanksgiving card distributed by the Office of College Advancement (undated). 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2007/61 "The Next Step" strategy, goals, publicity material and timeline. 
African American Presenters on CampusMCGeneral File: African American List of African American leaders and individuals who have spoken or performed on campus.  
African-AmericanMC2007/88 Department of Higher Education at Indiana University "Study  of the Impact of Increased Black Enrollments," 1968.  A questionnaire to Manchester College. 
Albaugh, H. P.MC2002/104c Photo and description of presidency.  Copy of newspaper article describing career following service at Manchester College. 
AlephMC General File: Aleph A humorous pamphlet but out by a MC student organization with a scientific orientiation. 
Alexander Mack: Genealogical InformationBC2004/21 

Alexander Mack Genealogical information.

 
All-American ScholarsMC2003/9 Lists of Manchester's All-American Scholars 1993-1998.  
Alumni and Faculty/Staff: Indiana Lawrence BankMC General File: Indiana Lawrence Bank Individuals associated with Manchester College who were also associated with this bank.  
Alumni Association Large Box 18  

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

Class of 1932 fundraising letters from Kenneth Kintner, see folder "Alumni Class of 1932 Fundraising."

 

See also: MC General File, Class Gifts
Alumni Association: Gifts and Fundraising Manchester College General File: Properties Owned by the College  

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

Gifts to College: For the chime titled, "Christian Education."

See also: MC General File, Class Gifts
Alumni Association: PhotographsLarge Box 18: 1949, Photo Montages Class of 1949, photo montages from Aurora, etc., "People and Places," "Groups," "Faculty, New Arrivals in 1946," "Faculty Aides General Staff."  
Alumni Authors: PublicationsMU2012/58a, a1, b News releases, newspaper articles, resumes, announcing publications written by  Manchester University alumni - as well as actual publications or businesses/careers associated with alumni of the University. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions Large Boxes 17-19: General Alumni Materials General Alumni Association Materials: Alumni Days and Reunions 
Alumni Days and Alumni ReunionsMC2002/9 Alumni Association Records. 
Alumni Memorial Service: Gangai, Dagnew, HailuMU2018/7 

Bulletins from the memorial service of Nerad Grace Mangai, Brook M. Dagnew, and Kirubel Alemayehu Hailu, held on the Manchester University campus 24 February 2016.

Memorial booklet for Brook Dagnew.

Sympathy cards from the North Manchester community and from other educational institutions.

 
Alumni Recognition: AdmissionsMU2013/114 A promotional piece featuring the careers of 20 alumni spanning the MC Class years 1917 through 1985. 
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, AcademyMC General File: Academy Alumni 

Willkie, Edward, 1914 graduate of the Academy and 1920 U.S. Olympic Wrestler. 

 

See also: Pictures of Edward are in the 1912 (Academy Sophomore), 1913 (Academy Junior), 1914 (Academy Senior) Manchester College yearbooks
Alumni: Hensler, IrmaMC2004/543 

Irma Hensler Memorabilia Collection:

1 Election of Major Subject card, signed by C.W. Holl and Julia Vandevort on 13 October 1929.
2 Extension course card, signed by C.W. Holl and Cora Wise Helman on 19 May 1930.
3 Students Card from Winter Term 1924-25.
4 Students Card from Fall Term 1924.
5 Completion of Course Report, signed by Mrs. A. W. Cordier on 7 February 1930.

 
Alumni: Hunt, Marie (The Manchester Mirror)MC2004/401 

One issue of Refuge: Home for Wandering Manuscripts (May 1940).

Several issues of The Manchester Mirror (January 1938, April 1939, July 1939, January 1940, July 1940, January 1941, April 1941).

 
Alumni: Memorial ServicesMC2007/3 

Annual memorial services recognizing deaths of alumni and members of the College community.

 
Alumni: NewsclippingsMU2017/58: Alumni 

News-clippings about Manchester College alumni:

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

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

 
Alumni: Paul Boase CollectionMC2004/395 Materials from this collection include programs for "The Devil Passes," a play presented by the Senior Class of 1938, Program for the State Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest, dated 12 February 1937, Class Day 1937 program, Manchester College Bulletin from December 1935, Alumni Days, 1987 and 1992, Commencement program  for 1937 and other materials and photographs. 
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.

 
AmbassadorsMC2002/281  Volunteer Services records.  
American Assembly RecordsMC2002/12 

American Assembly 1965 Records

See also: Oak Leaves 20 February 1964 p.1; 23 April 1964 p.1; 21 May 1964 p.1, 2; 18 March 1965 p.4

 
American Chemical SocietyMC2002/14 

American Chemical Society records.

 
Amnesty InternationalMC2002/15 

Amnesty International newspaper clippings.

See also: Amnesty International's webdsite.

 
Anabaptist and Pietist: GroupsMU2013/15, Folder 7 Information regarding: Plain People, the Amish, Old German Baptist Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Bruderhof Communities, Woodcrest Community, Society of Brothers, Hutterites, Historic Peace Churches (Friends, Mennonites, Church of the Brethren), Civilian Public Service (CPS, a history), Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS), Saur Press, Native American relations, Service programs (American Friends Service Committee, Mennonite Central Committee, Brethren Volunteer Service), the Oneida Colony, Shakers, Anarchists, Mormons, and map of the spread of Anabaptism 
Angell, Sir Norman: Book CollectionSanctum, Unit #5 Books from the private collection of Sir Norman Angell (Lane). 
Anniversary: Golden JubileeMC2002/121 

Manchester College celebrated fifty years of service in 1939.  A booklet containing historical facts and plans for the future was published for this event.

 
Armed Service RecruitingMC General File: Armed Service Armed service recruitment on campus. 
Arnold, PatriciaMC General File: Faculty, New From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986 Patricia Arnold will teach English composition.  She has degrees from Marillac College and Purdue University.  She has taught in junior and senior high schools, most recently in Southwood High School.   
Art Department: College of Pharmacy GalleryMC General File: Art Department: College of Pharmacy Gallery Promotional materials related to the gallery at the Manchester University College of Pharmacy. 
Art Department: Gallery GMC General File: Art Department - Gallery G Publicity material related to Gallery G. 
Art Department: Link GalleryMC General File: Art Department - Link Gallery 

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

 
Art Department: Senior ExhibitionsMC General File: Art Department - Senior Exhibitiions Promotional materials related to Manchester University Senior Art Exhibitions. 
Art Show: 2019MU2019/87 Program for the 2019 alumni art show in Link Gallery, A Celebration of Homecoming
Articles of Association: 1902, 1906 and AmmendmentsMU2013/34 "Articles of Association of Manchester College," 1902, 1906. Various versions of amendments to the Articles of Association of Manchester College. 
Articles of IncorporationMU2016/45 

Notes on the Manchester College and Bible School articles of incorporation.

 
Assessment of StudentsMC2004/244 

Correspondence.

See also: Examinations.

 
Associate DegreeMC2002/5 Associate Degree: Proposals and admissions material for the Associate's degree program. 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMC2002/16 

Reports, newsletter.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin October 1952 p.4.

 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMC2004/287 Associated Colleges of Indiana correspondence. 
Athletic Committee: FundraisingMU2015/35 23 January 1984 Athletic Committee "Guidelines for Raising Funds." 
Athletic DepartmentMC General File: Black and Gold Black and Gold - the history behind the colors.  
Athletic DepartmentMC General File: Athletic Department, Sports Banquet  Sports Banquets.  Programs for 1964, 1968.  
Athletic DepartmentMC General File: SHAPE  SHAPE.  Sport, Health, and Physical Education Club.  
Athletic DepartmentMC General File: Athletic Department, Skybox  Spartan Skybox  
Athletic DepartmentMC2007/65 Athletics Department Timeline 1900 - 1961. 
Athletic DepartmentMC2003/121 Athletics History: Three documents from Winger's tenure as president. 
Athletic Department, History, Statistics, and RecordsLarge Box 21 

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

 
Athletic Department: Hall of FameMU2014/106 Program from the induction of the "charter class" into the Manchester University Athletic Hall of Fame, 3 December 1994. 
Athletic Department: Hall of Fame Induction, 1996MC General File: Athletic Department Hall of Fame 

Athletic Department Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, 1996. 

 
Athletic Program Guide: Cross Country and FootballMU2021/3 1950 athletic program guide for HCC Football teams Earlham vs. Manchester, with a halftime hosting of corresponding Cross Country teams. 
Athletics: Hall of FameMC General File: Athletics - Hall of Fame 

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

 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
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. 
Audio-Visual: Department RecordsMC2002/18 Audio/Visual Department Records 
Audobon Society: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Audobon Society Newspaper articles related to area Audobon Society.  Faculty and Staff of Manchester College are part of programs presented by the group. 
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. 
Ball State University and Manchester CollegeMC General File: Ball State  Historical relationship with Manchester College, a theory.  
Ball, Arden: Camp MackMC General File: Campus Plan, Improvement Articles 

Newspaper article about Executive Director, Arden Ball and improvements to the camp. 

 
Baseball, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/15 Newspaper articles about Men's and Women's Baseball at Manchester College focusing on the years 2003 and 2004.  An article on the page also includes Tennis, March 2004,  with Coach Ryan Linstromberg and team members. 
Baseball: RecordsMC2002/20 

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

 
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 1994 and 1995.MU General File: Athletics, Basketball 

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

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

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

 
Basketball, Men's, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/14 Newspaper articles about MC men's basketball.  There are miscellaneous articles and then articles from 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. 
Basketball, Woman's: HistoryMU2014/153 "A History of Women's Basketball at Manchester College," a research paper submitted to the graduate school in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts, by Tricia L. Floyd, adviser, Dr. Marvin Gray. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, July, 1995. 
Basketball, Women's 1980's: PhotographsPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #1 

Photographs: Women's Basketball 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and possibly other years.

 
Basketball, Women's, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/12 Newspaper articles about the MC Women's Basketball Team focusing primarily on 2002 - 2006. 
Basketball, Women's: RecordsMC2002/22 

General materials:

Records from 1977-1998.  Supplement  contains promotional Souvenir Game Day Program 2000 - 2001 and Manchester College Women's Basketball promotional schedule booklet for 1992 - 1993..

 
Basketball, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
Beery, Cleo: MemorabiliaMC2001/16  

Cleo Beery memorabilia from Mt. Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  Many items, including:

  • Our Dedication, Compliments of The Amphictyon Society," signed W.B.S. [Wilbur Stover?], undated
  • Permanent records of Wilbur Stover's time at Mt. Morris College, dated 1884-1890.
 
Bell TowerMC General File: Bell Tower  Information about the Bell Tower, including its height. 
Bell: "Christian Education." MC General File: Properties Owned by the College  

Inscription and donation on chime,"Christian Education." 

Before using this copy of the text check it against the current updated version found in MC 2002/43

 
Bells RecordsMC2002/24 The bells, which were a gift from the class of '39, signaled the beginnings and ends of classes in the Administration Building.  The bells system is not to be confused with the college chime. The file contains general information. 
Bethany Bible School Correspondence: Home Study CoursesMC2007/187 Letters regarding Manchester College credit for courses taken through the Home Study Department of Bethany Bible Training School, Chicago, Illinois. 
Beulah Book Lecture SeriesMC General File: Book, Beulah 

Background material regarding Behlah Book (MUClass of 1939) and the anouncement of the Beulah E. Book Lecture Series.

Announcements of on-campus lecturers.

 
Bible Collection: General FileMC General File: Bible Collection A file containing pieces of information about bibles and their donors.  These books are part of the Funderburg Library Rare Book and Manchester College Archives and Brethren Historical Collection.  Donors include Calvin Ulrey and Bill Eberly. 
Bible Contests MC General File: Bible 

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

 
Bicentennial College (1975-1976)MC2002/25 

Bicentennial College records.

 
Bikerace: Spartan Spoketacular PlaqueMU2015/10 M. C. U. "Spartan Spoketacular" plaque with names of winning bike race teams; 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1963, 1974, 1975. 1976, 1977. 
Biology Club (Phi Sigma) and Honor Society (Alpha Chi)MC2002/26 

Biology Club (Phi Sigma) and Honor Society (Alpha Chi):

  • constitutions, by-laws, and some correspondence.
 
Biology Society, Beta Beta Beta, Theta Sigma ChapterMC2006/35 

Biology Society, Beta Beta Beta, Theta Sigma Chapter

  • Minutes and recall of chapter.
 
Birds: List from Original RecordsMC General File: Birds It appears as if 194 names and locations of birds were typed from original records that might have been composed by A. B. Ulrey during May 1889 through March 1890. 
Bixler, EdwardMC2002/104d  

Edward C. Bixler served as Manchester College's president from 1910-1911.  He also taught Latin and Greek.

 
Black and GoldMC General File: Black and Gold History behind the colors of MC athletic teams. 
Black History Month/WeekMC General File: Black History Program for February 1990.  
Blocher, JoeMC General File: Faculty, New, Blocher, Joe From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Joe Blocher will teach experimental psychology.  His degrees are from Manchester College and New Mexico State University.  He has taught in several universities and currently is a therapist at the Community Counseling Center in Fort Wayne.  
Blood DrivesMC General File: Blood Drives 1973, 1982 1994 newspaper articles, and one undated article announcing the largest collection of blood in North Manchester since April 1958.  Partial credit was given to the telephone recruitment of the Circle K organization of Manchester College. 
Board of Trustees: IndividualMC General File: Trustees Articles about individual trustees, including David Haist. 
Board of Trustees: Issues Surrounding Winger's RetirementMU2017/99 Minutes of the Board of Trustees and Executive Board of Manchester College, 1929 - 1930's incomplete. History surrounding the final years of Otho Winger's presidency. 
Board of Trustees: ListMC General File: Trustees A list of Manchester College trustees updated through 2003. 
Board of Trustees: ListMC General File: Trustee List Lists of trustees. 
Board of Trustees: RecordsVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 1 

Correspondence and materials relating to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee including committee materials, Church of the Brethren district ratification forms, membership lists and memos from the presidents to the Board of Trustees 1956 - 2002.

 

 
Boebel, DagnyMC General File:Faculty, New, Boebel, Dagny 

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Dagny Boebel has been appointed to a full-time teaching post in the English Department.  In addition to her part-time teaching at Manchester College she has also taught at Luther College and Purdue University.  She holds degrees from the latter two institutions and from California Polytechnic University. 

 
Book of MemoryMC General File: Book of Memory Correspondence regarding the history of the Book of Memory and suggestions as to how additions to the memorial might be shared with the public. 
BooksMC2010/9 Historical books at Manchester College and their donors.  
Bookstore/Campus StoreMC2002/27 

Bookstore/Campus Store: The file contains fliers, memos, and booklists.

See also:  Oak Leaves 27 October 1960 p.2; 10 November 1960 p.1

 
Bosnia: StudentsMC General File: Bosnia 

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

 
BreakawayMC2002/28 

General "Breakaway" information.

 
Brembeck Scholarship MC General File: Brembeck Scholarship Brembeck Scholarships for Manchester College Business Adminstration majors. 
Brethren BeliefsBC2017/7 a,b,e,f,p,r,s,sp,u Articles related to Church of the Brethren Beliefs on: Anointing (a), Baptism (b), Ecology (e), Fundamentalism (f), Peace and Conscientious Objection (p), Anti-Racism and the call for Justice (r), Sexuality (s), Spirituality (sp), and Universal Restoration (u). 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2020/84 a,b, c Correspondence: Student files, financial reports, travel arrangements, housing accommodations, newsletters, addresses, insurance, invoices/receipts, conferences, BCA administrative communication between Church of the Brethren colleges and organizations, communication with other schools, employment within BCA, and more. 
Brethren Young People's Department (BYPD)MC2002/29 

BYPD at Manchester College.

List of cabinet members from 1922.

See Also:  BYPD in the Church of the Brethren.

 
Brethren: Historical ResearchCOB General File: Research 

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

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

 
Brittain, RobertMC General File: Faculty, New, Brittain, Robert From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986:  Robert Brittain will teach argumentation.  His degrees are from Indiana University.  He has taught English and directed forensics at Columbia City Joint High School.   
Brothers Sisters and Siblings Weekend MC2002/30 

Brothers and sisters weekend programs and news releases.

See Also: Photo Box 66 for pictures of little brothers and sisters and siblings weekend.

 
Buck Family CollectionMC2007/40 Photographs and memorabilia from the Buck family.  Also included is information about Calvin Ulrey and his wife, Miriam. 
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).

 
Building Blocks: PromotionalMU2013/113 Advertisement promoting the sale of wooden blocks featuring buildings on the Manchester College campus. 
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: General InformationMC2002/31  

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

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

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

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

 
Bunker, Dr. Ladoska Z. MC General File: Bunker  2 June 1970 tribute to Dr. Lakoska Z. Bunker.  
Bureau of Tests & MeasurementMC2002/33 

The file contains "Tested Tips" pamphlets, sample tests, and general information.

See Also: Manchester Mirror January 1936, p.13; August 1936, p.8

 
Business Office: Payroll ChangesMC General File: Payroll Changes  Manchester College payroll changes. Restricted. 
Business: Educational MaterialsMU2020/42 Materials related to a Business curriculum. 
Butterbaugh, EdgarMC2002/104e Material related to Edgar Butterbaugh.  
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Cahalan, PatriciaManchester College General File: Faculty, New: Cahalan, Patricia  From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Patricia Cahalan will be Choral Music Conductor and teach music courses.  Her degrees are from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame and Indiana University, Blooomington and she is completing her doctorate at University of Iowa.  She has teaching and conducting experience in public schools and at the collegiate level.  
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Campus Buildings: Railroad AdditionMC General File: Railroad Addition  

Railroad Addition:

  • "Dream For Manchester College For 1925."
  • "A New College Building," "The Hope for 1919." - Administration Building
 
Campus FacilitiesMC General File: Campus Facilities Campus facilities. 
Campus ImprovementMU2013/36 A memo from the Manchester College Treasurer to President Helman (circa 1965) descripting improvements on campus including classroom remodeling, the Vernon F. Schwalm Hall addition, and the completion of Funderburg Library. 
Campus Ministry Board, 1975 - 1980MC2003/69 Brochures, events, and programs advertising campus ministry, 1975-1980.  
Campus Pal ProgramMC2002/36 

The file contains clippings and news releases.

See also:  Aurora 1964 p.8; Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2

 
Campus Plan and ImprovementsMC2007/118 Plan of Campus Development, 1958. 
Campus Plan and ImprovementsMC2007/26 Proposed Campus Plan, Guidelines for Long Range Physical Development, 1990. 
Campus Plan and ImprovementsMC General File: Campus Plan, Improvement Campus plans and improvements:  Assorted newspaper articles of building development and reconstruction. Newsprint photos of Ikenberry Hall demolition, bulldozing of football grandstands and reconstruction, launching of new fieldhouse project, Camp Mack improvements, etc. 
Campus ScenesMU2016/42 Campus Scenes from 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983. 
Campus Visit Day MC General File: Campus Visit Day. Materials related to  Campus Visit Day. 
Card PlayingMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger 1928 copy of letter from President Otho Winger to the family of a student following the discovery that card playing was taking place in the dorm. 
Career Planning & PlacementMC2002/37 Newsletters and general information about career planning and placement. 
Career Planning & PlacementMC2003/72 Materials for career fairs, career placement, career newsletters, and career development brochures.  
Career Services: Career Advice from Famous SourcesMU2015/42 Letters from famous individuals in response to an inquiry into what fosters a successful career? 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial Celebration: ResolutionMU2021/1 One document titled, "A Senate Concurrent Resolution celebrating the 100th birthday of Manchester College." 
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: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Centennial 

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

 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC2002/39  

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

 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Central States College AssociationMC General File: Central States College Association "Big Step by Small Hoosier College," Leader - Tribune newspaper article, March 29, 1966.  See General File: Central States College Association. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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

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

 

 

 
Chapel Addresses: 1943 - 1944MC2012/23 

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

 
Chapel Chime Fund: Account Ledger, 1920MC2012/21 

A notebook containing the names, addresses and amounts of pledges for the Chapel Chime. 

 
Chapel Program CollectionMC2003/68 

Chapel program collection:

  • Programs from 1962, 1976, 1976, 1986.
 
Charitable Fundraising: News ClippingsMU2017/73 News clippings regarding charitable fundraisers at Manchester College:  $192.87 to help victims of bombing in Birmingham, Alabama (27 September 1963), concert for "Sanctuary"  to help refugees in Central America (1992), students buy heifer for family through HPI (1995),  $43.35 raised for March of Dimes (undated), "Vagina Monologues" admission to help abused women (2004), MC donates books to community college library (2004), Garver Hall raises $1,500 for families (2005). 
ChautauquaMC General File: Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc. 

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

Chautauqua

 
CheatingMC General File: Cheating Material regarding cheating. 
CheerleadersMC2002/41 

Cheerleading clippings and news releases.

 
Cheerleaders: Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/11 Cheerleading and Spartanettes articles from the 1995 and 2003 athletic season. 
Child and Sweatshop LaborMC General File: Labor  Letter of concern about college bookstore purchases, by President Marden.  
Children's Theatre and the Participation Players MC General File: Speech and Drama, History 

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

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

 
Children's Theatre: Rumpelstiltskin Newspaper ClippingsMC General File: Speech and Drama, Children's Theater  Newspaper article about the production of "Rumpelstiltskin." 
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."

 

 
Chime DedicationMC2003/129 

Two copies of the "Programme of the Chime Concerts-Manchester College," dated 15-17 August 1922.  Program includes text of inscriptions on bells. This is an older text of the inscription.  For future reference use the text as found in  MC2002/43.

 
Chime: Hammer, Lila, HistoryMC General File: Chime Former student and MC College Registrar, Lila Hammer, writes about the history of the chime, chime pranks, and the experience of being a chimer.   
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." 

 
Christian College DaysMC2002/44 

General information on Christian College Days covering 1944-present.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin February 1976 p.1; July 1977 p.9.

 
Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889MC2012/4 

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889 may have been utilized in the early days of Manchester College when  Professor David Howe was President of the institution.  

 
Christianity: Pointings Newsletter CollectionMC2002/306  Pointings: A monthly newsletter of inquiry into Christianity and Higher Education, Newsletter Collection. 
Christmas CardsMC2002/45 

Samples of Christmas cards sent by Manchester College Presidents.

See Also:  Photo Box 157

 
Christmas DinnerMC2002/46 

The file contains various years' Christmas dinner programs and invitations.

 
Church & Higher EducationMC2002/47 

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

Gospel Messenger 8 September 1945 p.7-8; 15 September 1945 p.9-10; 22 September 1945 p.11-12; 12 January 1946 p.11-13; 23 February 1946 p.8-9; 9 March 1946 p.3-4, 25-26; 27 April 1946 p.8; 6 July 1946 p.23; 30 November 1946 p.5-13; 8 November 1947 p.9-10, 11-12; Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.1; June 1951 p.1; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.4; Oak Leaves 6 October 1960 p.1; Religious Activities.

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference, 1986MC2012/5 This conference featured Mary Travers, social activist and folk music star from the singing group, Peter, Paul and Mary.  The keynote speaker was Dr. Ronald Sider, Professor of Theology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  This was the 5th year for the conference, an ecumenical gathering sponsored by the college's Peace Studies Institute and the Howard John Peace and Justice Lectureship of the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Church Leaders' Conference Brochures, 1975 - 1985MC2003/70 

Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985.

 
Church of the Brethren Historical RoomMC General File: Brethren Historical Room Photocopy of letter from L. W. Shultz to Wilbur Barnhart, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, about the establishment of the Brethren Historical Room and dreams for its expansion. 
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: BeliefsMU2018/4 

Abortion.

"Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective, Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Statement," circa 1983.

"A Statement on The Church and Its Colleges," Adopted by the COB Annual Conference, 1960.

"A Statement of the Church of the Brethren on War," and "Biblical Basis of a Peace Witness."

"How Shall We do justice? Let U Count the Ways," by Howard Royer.

"Militarism and Education, a Report," by David Frantz.

"The Brethren and the Work Ethic," by Donald E. Miller.

 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Action MovementBC2008/3  Conception, newsletters, tracts, letter, writings by Dale Aukerman, Ken Brown, Larry Kuenning, Art Gish, and others.  
Church of the Brethren: DivisionBC2020/11 2006 and 2007 articles from the "Messenger" regarding issues such as sexuality, authority of scripture, and same-sex covenant ceremonies. 
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 of the Brethren: MissionsBC2020/7 2007 Mission Report by the Church of the Brethren General Board, including articles on missions in Nigeria, Sudan, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Brazil. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, PeaceMC2009/144a-f 

Miscellaneous Church of the Brethren Related Pamphlets and Articles on Peace and conscientious objection.

 
Church of the Brethren: Regional Youth ConferenceMC2002/308 

Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference Materials.

See Also: MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference for posters of Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1980, 1982, 1985. 

 
Church Relations Update MC2002/48 

The file contains copies of the church relations newsletter from years 1966-1988. Also included are newspaper articles, public relations statements, Church of the Brethren district "thank you" reports.

 
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 CollectionMC2003/33 Brethren Service Committee pamphlets and other publications. 
Civilian Public Service Oral History Release FormsMC General File: Civilian Public Service  

Release Forms and correspondence regarding Dr. Virginia Keller's CPS oral history project:

  • Francis Barr
  • Robert Rohwer
 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Blickenstaff, Delbert D. Collection MC2009/154 

Correspondence and photos from Delbert Blickenstaff regarding Dr. Virginia Keller's CPS oral history project:

  • The B-Complex Experiment
 
Civilian Public Service: Brethren Service Committee, Garver PapersMC2003/344 

"Proposed Section for Alternative Service," "Brethren Service Committee Meeting Agenda," "General Statement on Civilian Public Service by Brethren Service Committee," News of Brethren Service v.1:1 (September 1945), "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service Relief Goods," "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service," "Comparative Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of Brethren Service Committee [April 23 1945]," "Minutes of Brethren Service Committee [June 6 1944]," 

 
Civilian Public Service: Photographs and Publications in the Francis Barr CollectionMC2011/233 

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

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

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

 
Clark, JoeMC2002/51 

Information on Joe Clark's visit to Manchester College and biographical information.

 
Class Cards, Passes and NotepadsMC2009/31 

A variety of cards, passes and schedules, for a variety of uses. They include but are not limited to: classes, organizations, and athletic events.

 
Class GiftsMC2002/52 

Class Gifts Records.

 
Class Schedules (Summer Term)MC2002/330 

Summer Term Schedule of Courses Collection 1943-1981.

  • Course schedules for summer terms from 1943-1981 (some missing).

See Also: The News-Journal, 11 April 1960.

 
Clock, Grandfather from Oakwood HallMC General File: Clock  Material related to the grandfather clock from Oakwood that is currently on the second floor of Funderburg Library. 
Clubs, Societies and OrganizationsMC General File: Clubs  

Clubs, organizations, leadership development, and activities, March 2000.

 
Clubs, Societies and Organizations: RSUMC General File: Radical Student Union  

Radical Student Union (RSU).

See Also: Radical Student Union (RSU): Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.

 
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: Circle KMC2002/49 

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

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

 
Clubs: Click Clique MC General File:Click Clique 

Business records of Click Clique group and minutes of meetings, 1949-1957.

 

See Also: Oak Leaves 10 October 1963 p.4

 
Clubs: Co-WedMC2002/54 

Co-Wed Club papers.

 

 
Clubs: Co-WedsMC General File: Co-Weds Co-Weds: 1966 - 1967 Co-Wed Directory and Program Booklet.  
Clubs: ColheconMC2002/55 

The file contains Colhecon Club Programs and articles.

A folder was added on 12 March 2009 by Jeanine Wine with a handbook and student card, materials found in Archives stacks.

See also: Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.1; 27 February 1964 p.3; 22 October 1964 p.4; 18 March 1965 p.1

 
Clubs: ColheconMC2002/294 Colhecon Club Homecoming Guestbook 
Clubs: College RepublicansMC2002/56 

The file contains an envelope, bumper stickers, a pamphlet,  and note paper.

 
Clubs: Community Club MC2002/80 

Records of the Manchester Community Club. The Community Club informed its members of the history, traditions and the current direction of the college, encouraged and performed service for the college, and promoted sociability among its members.

 
Clubs: Conservation ClubMC2002/84 

Conservation Club records containing news releases.

 
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.

 
Clubs: The Y Getting to Know You Question Booklet, The Green Quiz MC2010/29 "Y" getting-to-know-you question and answer booklet, circa 1940 - 1947 
Coe, Mary: CollectionMC2004/386 

The Mary Coe Collection:

  • Correspondence between A. W. Cordier and R. H. Miller.
  • Correspondence regarding Abraham Mizrahi and Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
  • R.H. Miller's eulogy of Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
  • Photograph of Manchester College's football team, circa 1946 or 1947.
 
Coffee House, Manchester CollegeMC2008/41 

Certificate of appreciation.

See Also: Oak Leaves 12 November 1964 p.2

 
College HospitalMC General File: Hospital  Article from Oak Leaves, March 1919, pg. 10.  
College Museum CollectionMC2003/102 

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

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

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
Colloquium: SeniorMC2002/246 

Senior Colloquium 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.

 
Communications: Speech and Drama Report, 1960sMC General File: Speech and Drama 

Description:  Report written by Paul Keller about the Department of Speech and Drama, Manchester College, circa the 1960's.  It includes sections on:  Courses and course descriptions, collateral courses, teaching major and minor requirements, the Manchester Forensic Union, Tri-Alpha and the Radio Station WMIB. 

 
Communicorp RecordsMC2002/78 

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

 
CommuninetMC2002/79 

Communinet [Conference and Communications Coalition of Wabash County].

Newspaper articles.

 
Community Involvement: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/67 

1992 - MC women's basketball team forms adopt-a-grandparent program with retirement community.

Charles Boebel writes play about Thomas Marshall. Lilly has offers grant to move and restore Marshall's birthplace.

1986 - Prof. Charles Boeble, writes play, "Memory Speaks" highlighting N. Manchester's 150 year old history:

1985 - Shepherd's Center created for older adults.

2003 - Haunted Forest scares up fun.

 
Conference ServicesMC General File: Conference Services Material related to Conference Services.  Conference Services Brochure circa 2005. Article: "Meet at Manchester" (2005).  
Conflict Resolution, Inc., Education forMC2004/218 

Education for Conflict Resolution, Inc. materials including newspaper articles.

 
Conscientious ObjectionMC General File: Conscientious Objection  

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

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

 
Conscientious Objection: Military Law ReporterMC2008/08 Military Law Reporter, Volume 2, Number 6, November - December 1974. 
Conscientious Objection: Leachman, JamesMC General File: Conscientious Objection  Conscientious Objection: James Leachman. 
Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's KitMC2007/156 

Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's Kit

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

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

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

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

 
Cooking: PolicyMC General File: Policies Cooking in residence hall policy.  
Copyright Guidelines MC General File: Copyright Guidelines 

Copyright Guidelines: 1994 Copyright Guidelines from Jo Young Switzer to the Faculty.

 
Cordier, AndrewFaculty Staff Boxes: Cordier, Andrew Material related to Andrew Wellington Cordier, Manchester College alumus,[Class of 1922].  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/104f Andrew Cordier materials.  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy Cordier: Louise King Collection, Part 3MU2014/119 

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

 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2MU2014/52 Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. 
Cordier, Andrew W and Dorothy Butterbaugh: Collection of Louise KingMU2014/12 Louise King's collection of photographs and materials related to her father and mother, Andrew W. Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier. 
Cordier, Donald MC General File: Cordier, Donald 

Unsorted papers of Donald Cordier, who earned a BS from Manchester College in 1934.

 
Courses: Newspaper clippingsMU2017/68 

Clippings include but are not limited to:

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

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

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

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

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

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

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

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

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

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

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

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

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

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

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

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

 
Courtship and MarriageMC General File: Courtship Courtship: "Courtship & Marriage Conference," led by Evelyn Millis Duvall, Ph.D., 1955.  
Cross Country, Men's and Women's, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/10 Newspaper articles about Men's and Women's Cross County events, generally from 1995 - 2003.  One article features a run sponsored by the Manchester College Athletic Trainers' Club. 
Crouch, Eugene M.MC2002/104g 

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

 

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

 
Curriculum: Revision Committee, 1944 - 1946MC2011/157 

"The Nature and Purpose of General Education Courses as offered in American Colleges," by the Curriculum Revision Committee, J. I. Baugher.

The General Survery Courses: Philosophy of Living - description.

Meeting of Curriculum Revision Committee 14 November, 1944 - outline.

Schwalm's memo to the members of the Curriculum Revision Committee, 5 November, 1945.

"Criteria to be Considered in Curricula Evaluations."

 

 
Dad's DayMC2002/88 

The Dad's Day Collection.

 
Dances: Dance Collection and Policy ChangeMC2002/89  

General and announcement of policy change allowing dancing.

The file contains correspondence, signage, programs, invitations, tickets, committee minutes, dance cards from the Robinson Presidential Ball of 1991.  Includes information on Presidential Balls, Valentine's Dances, and the Oak Leaves article announcing "At Last - Dancing!"

 
Davisson, Homer G.MC2002/90 

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

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

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

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

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Dean'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.

 
Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium: PapersMC2007/57 Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium, selected papers from Spring 2002. 
Deed and Articles of AssociationMC2002/91 

Deed and Articles of Association for Manchester College.

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, AllenMC2004/119 

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

 
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

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

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

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

 
Degree, Conditions of MC General File: Degree Conditions under which a second degree may be granted.  
DemonstrationsMC2008/94 Peace marches and dialogue. 
Department ChairsMC General File: Department Chairs 

An accurate record of department chairs was not kept prior to 1951.  This list was compiled with the best information available and includes some individuals who were informally recognized as chairs.  The list ends with 1988.

1988 Memorandum regarding Chair appointments and their terms.

Typed questionnaire, "Functions of the Department Head."

 

 
Department ChairsMC General File: Department Chairs Accurate records about Department Chairs were not kept before 1951.  The list includes some individuals who were informally recognized as chairs. The record extends until 1988.  
Diploma Release FormMC General File: Diploma Release A diploma release form that was to be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office. 
District Representatives to the Board of TrusteesMU2018/5 Plans for a conversation to be held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Bible School building. An invitation is extended to the six members of the Board of Trustees representing the Districts of the Church of the Brethren to discuss challenges of a rapidly-changing society. 
Ditch DayMC2002/93 

Ditch Day Collection: General

 
DiversityMU2020/44 17 March 1999 Manchester College "Commitments to Diversity." 
Diversity: Multicultural AffairsMC2007/2 

Booklet entitled, "International Student's Host Family Program, Sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Peter Gitau, Director, Katrina Bruce, Assistant Director.

 
Diversity: Multicultural AffairsMC General File: Multicultural Affairs, Office of Material pertaining to the Manchester College Office of Multicultural Affairs. 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs ProgramLarge Box 114 

A brochure describing The Multicultural Affairs Program that was designed to offer American ethnic minority and international students an enriched social, cultural and educational experience.

 
Doctoral Degrees: Chemistry and Science RelatedMU2013/33 Materials related to Manchester College and alumni receiving Chemistry Ph. D. degrees. Other information showing Manchester's national rank for the percentage of graduates receiving Ph. D. degrees. Special report from the National Science Foundation, "Science and Engineering Doctorates: 1960-81." Related articles about psychological and sociological factors that play a role in a person's desire to obtain a Ph. D. 
Domestic Violence VigilMC2003/312 "Vigil Honors Victims of Domestic Violence, Pledges Zero Tolerance," The Manchester Monitor, 9 October 2001, p.2  
Dotterer, John: Mathematics Lecture Notes MU2014/47 

Professor J. E. Dotterer's bound volume of class lecture notes (circa 1926 to 1930).

 
Drama and Music Performance: Casts and MembersMC2007/58 

Members of the Madrigal Club 1935 -1939.  The Madrigal Club also played for the Messiah and for Operas.

Members of dramas, The Messiah, operas 1934-1935 through 1938-1939.

Alumni of the Classes of 1936-1939, who took part in musicals, dramas, and plays that were probably directed or assisted by Professor Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Cast of "The Bartered Bride," 1934-35.

 
Dress CodeMC2002/96 

The file contains information and clippings pertaining to Manchester's former dress code.

See Also:  Oak Leaves 6 October 1955 p.2; 5 November 1964 p.3; Hair Bobbing and MC2007/6, Effie Stinebaugh's Drama Scrapbook,  "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair).

 
Dress CodeMC2009/60  

Dress Code.

Also see Women's Residence Organization (WRO).

 
Dress: StandardsMC General File: Dress Code Dressing standards for faculty/staff at Manchester College. 
East Hall: MemorabiliaMU2019/91 Items found behind a desk and bulletin board during the 2019 Summer renovation of East Hall. 
Easter Egg HuntMC2002/97 

Easter Egg Hunt Newspaper Clipping Collection.

 
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.

 
EcchoMC General File: Eccho Eccho: Manchester College newsletter directed towards a Church of the Brethren audience. 
Eclipse of the Sun: PhotographMC2004/555 Eclipse: Photograph "compliments of The Buckeye Sprouts." 
Economics Course on TelevisionMC General File: Television Course An article citing Manchester College as one of more than 400 colleges and Unitersities in the U.S. that will offer credit for a television course, "The American Economy."   
Economics: Special ProblemsMC2007/78 

A Special Problems in Economics:  The economic impact of Manchester College on the community of North Manchester.

 
Education for Conflict Resolution: AnniversaryMU2013/85 Booklet celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Education for Conflict Resolution," 1988 - 2013. 
Education Master's Theses: MusicMC2012/60a,b Education Master's Theses:  Music. 
Education Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Education: ContinuingMC2002/85 

Continuing Education news releases, registration information, and correspondence.

 
Educator's Who's Who: Top TeachersMU2017/61 There is a select group of American teachers listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers (3rd edition)," and  three are from Manchester College: Steve Naragon, Jo Young Switzer, and Janina Traxler (1994). 
Eichholtz and Wolfe: Family BibleMU2014/70 The Eichholtz family Bible noting the marriage of Nellie Eichholtz to A. C. Wolfe.  The births of two children is also recorded. Sunday School class notes and offering totals are included. 
ElderhostelMC2002/99  

The box contains General information about Elderhostel, certificates of attendance, and brochures.

See Also:

  • MC General File for ewspaper article, Manchester College hosting Elderhostel program. 
  • Elderhostel: Photo Box 97
 
Eley, LeonardMC2003/130 Leonard Eley, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1924. Memorabilia   
EmergencyMC General File: Emergency 

Appreciation from A. B. Helman regarding campus response to 1977 severe weather situation.

2005, Manchester College Response to Hurricane Katrina.

1998 preparation for unexpected disasters.

 
Employment GuaranteeMC2002/100 Newspaper clippings regarding the employment guarantee. 2003, 2004 and 2006 clippings regarding MC grads finding jobs quickly after graduation. 
Employment SurveyMC General File: Employment Survey Employment Survey Results, Class of 2007. 
Endowded Scholarship Records: 1974-1997MU2020/17 

Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997.

 
EndowmentMC General File: Endowment Endowment Fund documents from 1911 and 1919. 
EnrollmentMC General File: Student Enrollment  

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

 
Entrepreneurship: Symposium and EndowmentMCGeneral File: Entrepreneurship 

1997 Entrepreneurial Symposium packet.

2003 article - endowment from the estate of Mark Johnston, MC Class of 1968.

 
Environmental Action GroupMC2002/102 

Environmental Action Group Records.

See Also: Oak Leaves 25 April 1991, p.1.

 
Escort ServiceMC2002/103 

Manchester's Escort Service provides secure transport of students on campus.

 
Ettinger, Mary: Photograph Collection.MC2003/356 

Collection includes information about eight female Manchester College students who lived at 703 College Avenue beginning in 1946.  The women are:  Neva Miller '50 Mason, Mary Nihart '50x Wetzel, Nola McCauley '50 Plaugher, Maxine Hileman '50 Garber, Mary Nichols '49 Ettinger, Ella Gottshalk '50 Byrer (deceased), Lenora Mishler '50 Stark, and Kay Moran '59 Farrar.

 
Faculty Banquets and ReceptionsMC2003/75 Large Box 49 Faculty Banquets and Receptions Program Collection. 
Faculty Meeting Minutes: May 2008Faculty Meeting Minutes File Drawers - Vault Faculty Meeting agenda for 15 May 2008.  Included is a General Education proposal, the institution of a Skills System for studends(WOQ = written, oral and quantative skills) as well as proposed revisions to the Faculty Manual. 
Faculty Recognition: Reception, Spring 2019MU2019/39 Program for the 2 May 2019 Faculty Recognition Reception celebrating the careers of Jim Brumbaugh-Smith, Dave Hicks, and Jill Lichtsinn, with announcements for Faculty Artistic and Creative Endeavors, Faculty-Student Summer Research Grants, and 2019-2020 Sabbaticals. Retirement recognition speech for Jill Lichtsinn. 
Faculty Rock BandMC2010/124 

Newspaper article from "The Monitor," 29 November 2005.

 

See also: Otho Winger experience.

 
Faculty SupportMU2015/36 "A General Statement and Some Ideas on Faculty Support" [undated]. 
Faculty WorkshopMC2003/74  

Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection.

 

 
Faculty/Staff IssuesMC2009/155 

Files include scattered materials on the following:

Faculty Workshops.

Faculty Professional Development Meetings.

Faculty Research and Artistic Endeavor, call for proposals for summer 1995.

Lists of Faculty Instructors.

Faculty Workload study.

End of Third Year Evaluation.

Faculty Policy decisions.

Faculty Emeriti.

Faculty Executive Committee.

List of Faculty Dissertations and Theses.

Part-time Faculty and Special Situations - Confidential

Proposal for an Energized Faculty Atmosphere.

 
Faculty/Staff: EvaluationsMC General File: Faculty/Staff Evaluations 

Staff/Faculty Evaluations: Confidential files.

 
Faculty: "Why I Teach at Manchester College"MU2019/76b Notebook filled with faculty's answer to the question, "Why I Teach at Manchester College. Transcripts reflect presentations given at Honors Convocation, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 1005, 2006, 2007. 
Fahs, Eldon Eugene: FilesVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 2 Materials belonging to Eldon E. Fahs who served the college from 1964 forward, through the department of Education, and as Registrar, Treasurer, Business Manager, Assistant to the President and as Vice-President. 
Falk, Richard A.: ArticleBC2004/34 Richard Falk article on "Songmy:  War Crimes and Individual Responsibility." 
Fellowship of Reconcilliation MC General File: Fellowship of Reconcilliation Materials pertaining to the Fellowship of Reconcilliation.  
Fellowship Recipients MC General File: Fellowship Recipients 

Records of those who have received major fellowships, dated 26 February 1998.

 
Financial Affairs: ReportsMU2012/99 Confidential and other reports from the Office of Steve Shumaker, Business Manager of Manchester College [1984 - 1994]. Some reports from 1993.  Reports include but are not limited to:
  • April 1984, 1985, 1986 - Annual Report of the Treasurer and Business Manager to the President of Manchester College - DRAFT with handwritten notes.
  • 5 September 1984 - Total cost of electric from 7-1-1983 to 6-30-1984 and average cost per K.W.H.
  • 11 March 1983 - Physical Plant Report with handwritten notes.
 
Financial Affairs: ReportsMU2012/100a,b 

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

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

 

 
Financial AidMC General File: Financial Assistance Financial Assistance and Financial Aid brochures.  
Financial Aid: MaterialsMC2003/71 Financial aid materials, brochures, forms, and rosters from the early 1980's. One copy of newspaper article, November 1994, "M.C. Financial Aid Office Earns Praise." 
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. 
Financial Records: Articles of Incorporation andLedger 1931-1941MU2015/34 

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

 
FireMC General File: Fire Fire related materials. News clippings from  2003 fire on MC campus. 
FireworksMC General File: Fireworks Fireworks related materials.  
Flag: African-American / Pan-AfricanMC General File: Flag - African American The symbolism and meaning behind the African American / Pan-African flag. 
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.

 
Food DrivesMC2002/107 

Food Drives Newspaper Clipping and News Release Collection. Also are copies of articles about CRO, Schwalm sponsored "Walk for Hunger," etc.

 
Food Service PFM / Chartwell'sMC2002/108a  

Food Service records with brochures, general material and assorted menus.

 
Food Service: Banquet menus MC2002/305 

Food Service: Banquet menus (1977-1983), brochures, Polynesian Party flyer, information sheets.

See Also: The News-Journal, 28 August 2002 p.9;  Oak Leaves,  21 October 1943, p.4; 23 April 1964 p.3; 17 September 1964 p.2; 6 December 1967, p.2; 10 January 1968, p.2; 24 January 1968, p.1; 28 February 1968, p.1, 2; 7 April 1971, p.1; 9 November 1971, p.2; 16 November 1971, p.2; 14 December 1971, p.3; 11 September 1973, p.4; 14 October 1977, p.1; 4 May 1984, p.1.

 
Food Service: The OaksMC2002/108b 

Food Service Records

 
Football 1928: PhotographSmall Box 76  

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

Football Photograph, 1928.

 
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.

 
Forward Planning: Financial Analysis and Strategic PlanMU2013/29 

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

 

 

 
Foundations and American Organizations: Helman YearsMU2020/12 Foundations and American Organizations associated with Manchester College during Helman's years as president. 
Founders' DayMC2002/111 

General materials regarding Founder's Day.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin August 1963; November 1963, p.5-6; Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.1; 1 October 1964 p.1.

 
Founders' Day: Johnston, Mark, Entrepreneurship, 2003MC2004/12 Materials related to Founder's Day 2003. Founder's Day 2003 (November 16) was dedicated to entrepreneurship, in honor of Mark E. Johnston '68.  The inaugural lecture for the Johnston Professorship of Entrepreneurship was offered by James R. Falkiner '69.  
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.  
Fourth of July CelebrationMC2003/322 

Fourth of July Celebration Collection, including:

"MC to Host Free 4th of July Celebration," 25 June 2002, unknown newspaper

 
Frantz, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes: Frantz, Robert 

Material related to Robert Frantz, including a personal history describing the influence that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on the life of Bob Frantz.

See also: Manchester College General File: Transcripts
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.

 
Frey, VelmaManchester College General File: Transcripts For material related to Velma Frey, see: Manchester College General File: Transcripts.  A transcription from one of a series of interview tapes. 
Friends WeekendMC2002/112 

Friends Weekend signage and programs.

 
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.


 

 

 
Froschaur BibleMC2002/113 

Froschaur Bible Records.

 
Fulbright Scholar-in-ResidenceMC2002/114b 

Fulbright Program Collection: Invitation to Dr. Perbi's parties.

 
Fulbright Scholars: Fulbright Program CollectionMC2002/114a 

Fulbright Scholars: News releases, clippings, information on Manchester's Fulbrights.

See Also: The Manchester Monitor, 7 May 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 4 October 1962 p.1; 7 September 1964 p.2

 
Funderburg Library: GuidesMC2003/39 

Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide.

 
FundraisingMC2002/115b  

Estate planning, church giving, annual fund, phonathon.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Campaigns of 1960-s - 1980'sMC2003/41 

"Focus on the Seventies," "Step Up to the Future," and other campaigns from the late 1960's through 1980's.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988 MC2003/38 

Centennial Campaign - "Step Up To The Future" - circa 1988.

Dinner invitation, letter of intent, and campaign literature.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Congratulatory Gift Matching Newspaper Statement to CompaniesMC2009/109  Wabash Plain Dealer spread, "Manchester College Congratulates...Container Corporation of America, The General Tire and Rubber Company and Honeywell Inc., For Their Forward-Thinking Action In Establishing Gift Matching Programs To Aid Education..."  
Fundraising by Decades/Campaigns: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/66 

1963 Newspaper articles related to the "March of Progress."

2006 newspaper article related to "The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College." 

 
Fundraising: Annual FundMC2004/44 Phonathon, annual fund. 
Fundraising: Education Initiatives, PhonathonMC General File: Fundraising, Phonathon A page created for use in the "Education Initiatives" Phonathon.  It includes a list of Manchester College Gift Clubs and gift confirmation notices. 
Fundraising: General InformationFundraising: Additional Information 

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

 
Fundraising: Oh the Places We Go, BookletMC2003/318 "Oh The Places We Go" fundraising booklet. 
Fundraising: Otho Winger SocietyMC2004/88 Otho Winger Society certificate. 
Fundraising: President's ClubMC General File: President's Club President's Club - brochure containing a description of members of the organization.  
Fundraising: Ropchan FundMC2004/45 Ropchan Fund: Correspondence dated 1987-88. 
Gallery: Penny French-Deal ExhibitionMU2018/83 

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

 
Garber, Daniel: ArtistMC2002/117 

Lists of paintings, news articles, photos about artist, Daniel Garber.

 
Garner, WarrenMC2010/198 

Certificates, Licenses and Diplomas of Warren K. Garner

 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Garver Hall: Newsletter, 1970MU2014/112 "The Dorm Reporter," 20 April 1970 - newsletter and historical document of the Officer's Organizational Meeting of Northeast Hall (now Garver Hall).   
Gender Studies MC General File: Gender Issues Symposium on Women and Work," 1994. 
Gender Studies: Poem, Gender RolesMC General File: Gender Issues  

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

 
Gender Studies: SexualityMC General File: Gender Issues 

Sexuality, Human :"Men Who Cross-Dress..." flyer.

 
GenealogyMC General File: Genealogy  

An assortment of resources for the study of genealogy.

 
General Education Requirements: Alternative Ideas, 1973MC2004/56 A document by David Waas entitled "Some alternative ideas on general education inspired by the November 15 luncheon on core."  Dated 27 November 1973. 
General Education Requirements: NCA Materials, 1992 2003/347 

North Central Accreditation Materials, 1992 - 24 files.

 
General Education: Curriculum Proposal, 1995MC2003/327 

Memo regarding General Education Curriculum Proposal, dated 26 January 1995.

 
German ClubMC2003/345  German Club Collection. 
Germanfest2002/119 

Germanfest Newspaper Clipping Collection.

 
Ghayur, ArifMC General File: Faculty, New  

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Arif Ghayur will be teaching sociology courses.  He has taught a variety of subjects in a number of colleges and universities.  His degrees are from Karachi University, University of Massachusetts and St. John's University.

 

Also see materials in Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Ghayur, Arif.

 
GhostsMC2002/120 

Information on alleged hauntings of various buildings on campus and articles.

 
Gish Fund BooksMC General File: Gish 
The Gish Fund was an endowment to provide books cheaply to ministers and missionaries. This is a chronological list of all Gish Fund Books from 1899 - 1944. 
See Also: Reference in the Brethren Encyclopedia
 
Globalization of Indiana EconomyMU2013/31 Brochure advertising the symposium, "Globalization of Indiana Economy," held on the Manchester College campus 1 March 1993. 
Golf Outings: InvitationsMC General File: Golf Outings Invitations for the Auburn Indiana, Golf Outing. 
Good Morning AmericaMC2002/123 

Good Morning America Newspaper Clipping Collection.

Good Morning America:  See also Oak Leaves 14 December 1984 p.1

 

 
Goshen CollegeMC2002/2z A Blair Helman Papers: In1964, representatives from Goshen College and Manchester College met to explore the possibilities of cooperative projects in BCA and in the science division.  
Graduate and Continuing Education Council: Change in Faculty Manual Recommendation, 1989MC General File: Graduate and Continuing Education Council 23 March 1989 recommendation for change in the Faculty Manual that reflects the current status of the Graduate and Continuing Education Council  along with a recommended change.  Included are line-staff arrangements that would be altered upon approval. 
Graduation 1897: Baccalaureate and Commencement: InvitationMC2004/533 

Baccalaureate and Commencement invitation from 1897.

 
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.

 
Graduation 1995: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Chappell Studio PhotographsMC General File: Chappell Studio Baccalaureate and Commencement: Chappell Studio: Graduation Photo Roll-Frame Assignment Report for Period 01/01/1995 to 12/31/1995.  
Graduation 1997: Baccalaureate and Commencement PhotographsMC General File: Chappell Studio. Baccalaureate and Commencement; Chappell Studio: Graduation Photo Roll-Frame Assignment Report for 01/01/1997 to 12/31/1997.  
Graduation PledgeMC2002/125 

Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility:

General material.

Graduation Pledge Alliance.

Newspaper clippings and brochures.

List of student supporters for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004.

 

 

See Also:

 MC2004/281: File #15 for informational brochures regarding the Graduation Pledge Alliance. 

 

The Manchester Monitor/ 14 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 8 May 2001 p.8.

 
Graduation: Commencement Speaker - Marshall, ThomasMC2003/138 

An article about the 1925 Commencement address presented at Manchester College by Thomas R. Marshall.

 
Graduation: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/65 Newspaper clippings related to MC graduations:1963, 1992, 1993,2003,  2004. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

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

 

 
Groninger, Joy: Publications and DesignMC2009/14  

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

 
Habitat for HumanityMC2002/126  

Habitat for Humanity Newspaper Clipping Collection.

 
Hamer, Marcia and Vaughn: Photograph CollectionMU2021/18 The photograph collectoin of Marcia Hollenberg Hamer, Class of 1943. 
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.

 
Hartman, Arthur A. MC General File: Hartman 

1988 lecture by Dr. Ronald C. Hartman, retired U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union with photo.

 
Health FairMC2002/127 

Health Fair newspaper clippings and news releases.

 
Health ServicesMC General File: Health and Illness 

Health Services:

  • Health and Illness.
  • Manchesterr College's Response to AIDS.
 
Health Services: Department RecordsMC2002/128 

Historical information, correspondence, brochure, clippings.  1969 copy of the Position Statement on Drug Abuse adopted by the American College Health Association.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, January 1953 p.1.

 
Heifer Project MC2002/129 

Files:

1    Articles, general information including historical, brochures. 

2    Articles, general information including historical, brochures. 

See Also: 

Relief and Rehabilitation; Gospel Messenger articles.

Kermit Eby "Gospel Messenger" article, 1951 including "Faith" the cow and Dan West.

 
Helman Hall Unification BoardMC General File: Helman Hall 

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

 
Helman, A. Blair and FamilyManchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Helman  

President A. Blair Helman general file containing an assortment of articles and materials about A. Blair, Pat (A. Blair's wife) and the Helman daughters. 

 A. Blair Helman served as Manchester College's president from 1956-1986.  Helman Hall is named in his honor.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Correspondence with officials at other IN colleges, 1957-1965. MC2002/2hh A. Blair Helman Papers: Indiana Colleges Correspondence Collection.  
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Tensions in the Church of the BrethrenMC2004/300 

President Vernon Schwalm's Letter Regarding Tensions in the Church of the Brethren

  • Responses to President Schwalm's letter from pastors, district executives, Church of the Brethren College presidents.
 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Tuition exchange programMC2004/294 

Tuition Exchange Program

  • File 1   through 1969/70
  • File 2  1970/71-1973/74
 
Helman, A. Blair, Myer, James and Neff, Robert: PhotographMC2008/63 A. Blair Helman: Photo with Robert Neff, former COB General Secretary and former President of Juniata College and James Myer, leader of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.  Photo circa 1984 - 1985. 
Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood BoardMC2004/301 Correspondence and other materials related to the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, dated 1955-1974. 
Helman, A. Blair: Letters of Nomination for the University of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation, 1997MC2011/170 

Letter nominating A. Blair Helman for the Univeresity of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation written by Jo Young Switzer, 1996.

Completed Nominating Form and Biographical Outline.

Supporting Letters for Nomination.

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

 

 
Helman: DeskMC General File: Desk  Information regarding President Helman's desk and credenza.  
Helman: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/9 

Information and photographs about A. Blair and Pat Helman.

Photographs from the farewell celebration and from the welcoming of President Robinson and family.

 
Helman: President's Memo FileMU2013/101 

An assortment of memos including but not limited to; IRS regulations, the State of Indiana, telegram to President Richard Nixon, student behavior, tuition Remission, student appointments, standards of progress for Schools approved for veteran's training, lobbyist registration law, drug policy, alcohol.

 
Henney, JaneMC2002/130 

Jane Henney, MC Class of 1969 served as a member of Manchester College's Board of Trustees before being appointed the director of the Food and Drug Administration during President Clinton's term of office.

  1. General biographical information.

See Also: The Manchester Monitor, 14 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 15 May 2002 p.23.

 
Hicks, DavidFaculty/Staff: Hicks, David 

Material regarding David Hicks.

See also:  Manchester College General File: Faculty, New

 
Higher Education: PerspectivesMU2014/160 Faculty-Student Conference on 'Perspectives in Higher Education,'" Manchester College, 1959 with comparative statistics for Classes of 1957, 1958, 1959 on the Graduate Record Examination. 
Historical Mural: Church of the BrethrenBC2007/2 

History: Church of the Brethren history mural.

 

See Also: Professor L. W. Shultz gives a narration of the paintings included in the history mural.  See the Digital Media Cabinet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

 
History, Political Science, and Social ScienceMU2014/147 

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

 

 

 
History: Postcard, Dead Man's Hill, Argonne, 1918MC2009/136 History, Indiana and Local: Postcard: Dead Man's Hill, Captured by the 35th, 26 September 1918, Argonne.  
History: The Immortal J. N.MC2011/199 wave sound 

"The Immortal J. N.," Jacob Newman Free, was a frequent visitor of Warsaw, Indiana and Kosciusko County. He had long, flowing gray hair and would gather a crowd on a street corner and make an address on various topics.  He never lingered long in one place.  This folder contains his history, image, and several stories.

 
Holiday Celebration: 2010MU2018/64 Invitation to the 2010 Annual Holiday Celebration. 
Holiday SongsheetMU2013/112 Sheet with words to holiday songs, identified as being from 1998. This contains words to "Oh Little School of Manchester." 
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.

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: General Brotherhood Board awardMC2004/270 Carl Waldo Holl: General Brotherhood Board award. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: ScholarshipMU2016/38 

Dinner program for the Cleveland Chapter of Manchester Alumni 1951.

1952 correspondence regarding contributions to the Holl Scholarship Fund.

Manchester College alumni and job title

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: Scholarship FundMC2007/183 

Dr. Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund Resolution, 1948

 

1.  One resolution, 1948, signed by Roy J. Plunkett, Harry R. Weimer and Don Martin.

2.  One bulletin following Dr. Holl's death revising the name of the scholarship to "the Carl Waldo Holl Memorial Scholarship Fund."

 
Home Economics and Office AdministrationMC General File: Home Economics and Office Administration Letter from Academic Affairs announcing the discontinuance of the 4-year major in Home Economics and Office Administration as of May 1992. This is a letter to a student informing her that she will need to change her educational plans. 
Honorary Degrees: Ford, RichardMC2008/01 

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

1.  One copy of news release.

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

 
Honorary Degrees: Geisert, Wayne, 1987MC General File: Honorary Degrees, Geisert, Wayne 

Geisert, Wayne E.  Honorary Degree Recipient and commencement address 1987.  Dr. Geisert was President of Bridgewater College, Virginia.

 
Honorary Degrees: Newspaper ClippingsMC General File: Honorary Newsclippings regarding various Honorary Degree recipients.  
Honorary Degrees: RecordsMC2002/132 

Honorary Degrees records: Lists, biographical info, news releases.

 
Honorary Degrees: Schwalm, Earl, 1963MC General File: Honorary Degrees, Schwalm, Earl Material related to Earl Schwalm who received a LL.D. in 1963. 
Honors Convocation: ProgramsMCGeneral File: Honors Convocation Honors Convocation: Programs for May 1994, 2005, 2006, 2007. 
Honors Course: Proposals MC General File: Honors Course Proposals "A Call for Proposals, Honors Courses for 1999 - 2000," page with guidelines for submission.  
Honors Program MC General File: Honors Program Brochures and description about the Honors Program and list of students accepted into the program 1992 - 1993 (partially restricted).  
Honors Program Fellowship MC General File: Honors Program Fellowship High School students recognized for academic distinction in high school and commitment to Honors Study at Manchester College.  
Honors Program: RecordsMC2002/133  

Honors Program Records: Student roster, data, general information, 1986-1994.  Three brochures.

 
Honors Students and Academic AwardsMC General File: Honors Students Newspaper clippings of Manchester College students receiving awards for academic excellence. 
Hood, JeffreyMC General File: Faculty, New, Hood, Jeffrey 

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

 

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

 
Hoosier Conference for WomenMU2019/55 

1 September 1986 certificate noting Scholar Athletes in the Hoosier Conference for Women (HCW).

 
Hoosier Hiking ClubMC2002/134 

Hoosier Hiking Club Records.

 
Housing: RecommendationsHousing: Small Box 34 May 1970 report publicizing "Housing Study Committee Recommendations." 
Housing: RegulationsHousing: Small Box 34 July 1950 memorandum from the Office of the President announcing "Changes in College Housing Regulations." 
Housing: Visitation and Room ConditionHousing: Small Box 34 

Forms, rules, and documents related to housing and visitation.  Reports of the "Alternative Visitation Committee" (1977).  Proposal for women's hours (1969-1970). 1948 assignment of student to private home and "Instructions to Men Students Living in Private Homes."

 
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, 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: 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.
 
Huffman, Virginia SlabaughMC2009/189 "The Acorn," 1938, beloning to Virginia Slabaugh Huffman.   
Human Resources: Student Employee HandbookMC2002/314 

Student employee handbook.

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

 
Human Rights Awareness WeekMC2004/65 Flyer from 1985 Human Rights Awareness Week.  
Hustin, DebFaculty Staff Boxes: Hustin, Deb 

Material related to Deb Huston.

 

See also:

MC General File: Faculty, New

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Deborah Hustin will be teaching mathematics and computer courses.  Her degrees are from Colgate University and Duke University and she has taught at several colleges, most recently Dickinson College.  

 
Ice Cream Social: Records and Butterbaugh EventMC2002/139 Ice Cream Social records and Interim President,  Edgar Butterbaugh's farewell. 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Ikenberry Hall: Plea for PreservationMC General File: Ikenberry Hall  Concerns for the preservation of Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall: SpecificationsMU2013/18 Ikenberry Hall - 1961 general construction and equipment specifications. 
Ikenberry, L. D.MC General File: Faculty/Staff  

Material regarding L. D. Ikenberry [Levi Daniel] who between 1900 and 1943,taught mathematics, science, astronomy, pedagogy, geology, and served as treasurer, vice president, and acting president of Manchester College.  Ikenberry Hall was named in his honor.  He died on December 29, 1957.

Interview of Wilbur Dunbar by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry.  Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather.

 
Illegal Activities and IncidentsMC2002/141  

Illegal Activities Records:

  • Records, correspondence, articles, reports of studies.
 
Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana 1968 - 1972: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/288 

Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana:

  • File 1    Correspondence, 1968-1969.
  • File 2    Correspondence, 1969-1972.

See Also:  Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges.

 
Independent StudiesMC2002/142 

Independent Studies Records and Special Problems.

Individualized programs 1960-1990, general information.

These materials include but are not limited to:

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

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

 
Independent Study Papers: BiologyMC2012/68a-jj Independent Study Papers: Biology. 
Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and DanceUnrecorded 

Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

  • State physical educators group honors two Manchester students.
 
Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges 1954 - 1968: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/289 Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges: Correspondence, 1954-1968 
Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference: ConstitutionMC General File: Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference One copy of the constitution of the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference as presented in the 1 April 1987 Board of Trustees agenda materials. 
Indiana Commission for Higher Education MC General File: Indiana "Indiana Commission for Higher Education, Annual Report, 1979, Indiana Needs and Higher Education."  
Indiana Commission for Higher EducationMU2017/93 1979 Annual Report of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and questionnaire, "Indiana Needs and Higher Education." 
Indiana Heritage Research Grant MC General File: Indiana Heritage  

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

 
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
Innovator of the YearMC General File: Innovator Material related to "Innovator of the Year." 
Institutional PositionMU2016/47 Does Manchester University ever take an institutional position on political issues? 
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: Grade Point Index by Departments 1965 - 1966MC General File: Grade Point Index Institutional Research: Grade Point Index by Departments 1965 - 1966.  
Institutional Research: Manchester College and Doctoral DegreesMC2009/167 

Articles and studies related to Manchester College and the number of alumni who go on to receive doctoral degress.

 
Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72MC2002/302 

Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72.

1969 study of P-NP enrollment, 1972 enrollment at IN colleges/universities, 1972 study of MC majors, 1968 Institutional Functioning Inventory profile of MC faculty.

 
Insurance: Manchester College and Manchester Civic Symphony SocietyMU2014/66 Insurance - Common Policy Declarations - 1991, 1992, 1993. 
Insurance: Manchester College, Civic Symphony, Church of the BrethrenBC2014/7 Insurance policies from the Mutual Aid Association of the Church of the Brethren for Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren properties [circa 1985 - 1992]. Also included is "Pastoral Counseling Professional Liability Insurance."  
International EducationMC General File: International Education International education materials.  
International Exchange: Reed, Richard MC General File: International Exchange 

International exchange: Student, Richard Reed, "Ambassador of Good Will," International Farm Yourth Exchange."

 
International Fair and Fashion Show: RecordsMC2002/145 

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

 
International Week: RecordsMC2002/148 

International Week records.

 
Interview Tapes and TranscriptsMC General File: Transcripts of Interview  Manchester College alumnus, T. Quentin Evans: Transcript of an 18 July 1988 interview recording his time as a student and later as a faculty person.  This is from one of a series of interview tapes done under the support of the Lily funds received by Manchester College in 1987. The interview probably took place along with interviews by Wilbur Dunbar, Lola Sanger, Robert Frantz, Dr. Phillip Orpurt.  David Waas was probably also interviewed at that time (transcript is undated).  
Intramurals: RecordsMC2002/149 

Intramurals Records.

 
Jackson, Dorothy: Diploma, B.S., EducationMC2004/500 Dorothy M. Jackson: Small diploma in leather folder.  Granted in 1943 for Bachelor of Science in Education.  
Japanese American Students, 1939 - 1945MC General File: Japanese American  Information about Japanese American students who attended Manchester College during World War II (1939 - 1945). 
Johnston, Mark E. Chair of Entrepreneurship: Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/314  

Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship Clipping Collection.

See Also:  The News-Journal, 2 January 2002 p.16.

 
Junior - Senior: Banquet, Reception and Dance Records, Including 1944 MC2002/152  Junior/Senior Banquet Records including programs, menus, and program from April, 1944, "Mississippi Dreamboat," accompanied by Madonna Wine  
Junior Scholars Day: Invitation, 2000 or 2001MC General File: Junior Scholars Invitation for Junior Scholars Day 2000 or 2001.  
Junior/Senior: Banquet and ReceptionMC2010/26 

Invitation for The Junior Class of Manchester College reception in honor of the Class of 1956.

Newspaper clipping reporting the Junior/Senior reception and banquet, 14 May 1959.

See Also: Junior/Senior Banquet/Reception and Dance, see also: Oak Leaves, 16 April 1964 p.1; 6 May 1965 p.1.

 
Kamphoefner, KathyFaculty Staff Boxes: Kamphoefner, Kathy 

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

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

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

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

 
Ke No Ryu ClubMC2004/46 Memo dated 15 November 1971 regarding Ke No Ryu's charter. 
Kennedy, John F.: Memorial Service RecordsMC2002/183 

John F. Kennedy memorial service records.

 
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.

 
Kintner, Elgin: Tennessee Photo Collection MC General File: Kintner Photo Collection  The Elgin Kintner (Tennessee) photo collection, includes 5 x 7 glass negatives.  Elgin Kintner photograph listing.  
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.

 
Koinonia: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Koinonia 

Articles about Koinonia:

Taxidermist, Luke Hunt prepares mounts for scientific and educational purposes.

Students at Manchester College work with the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service to study waterfowl populations in reconstructed wetlands in Kosciusko County.

Koinonia is recipient of the Kosciusko County Environmental Enhancement Award (1993).

 
Kriebel, C. E.MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Kriebel Excerpts from the book, "A Far Journey," describing the events in an immigrant's life as it was influenced by C.E.Kriebel and Manchester College.   
Kriebel, CharlesMU2014/131 

Ferne Baldwin and Paul Shrider conducted extensive research on the life of Manchester College's second president, Charles Kriebel. This collection contains supporting  materials, a genealogical history, and Shrider's concluding article.

 
Kurtz, Henry, Organ Faculty/Staff Boxes: Shultz  

L. W. Shultz and the Kurtz organ at the Church of the Brethren General Board in Elgin.

 
Labor: Child and SweatshopMC General File: Labor, Child and Sweatshop Letter of concern about College bookstore purchases, by President Parker Marden.  
Lay Counselor ProgramMC2008/92 

Lay Counselor's Program;

Included in the event is "Report on Self-Study," by Dr. David A. Waas.

"Manchester Through Student Eyes," Robert Mock, Joyce Clinton, Lowell Hartman, Jan Miller, Charles Tayler.

 
Leachman: Assortment of MaterialsMU2017/80 James Leachman's alternative service and draft counseling materials during the Vietnam War (1970's). Refugee resettlement materials (1970's and 1980's). 
Leaflet CommitteeMC General File: Vietnam War Leaflet Committee and the War in Vietnam.  
Ledford, Virgil:MU2019/63 Handwritten note dated 19 January 1977 by Cherokee artist, Virgil Ledford, regarding the bas-relief in cherry wood carving designed by Alison Adams and carved Ledford. 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Leonhard, Donna Barnhart MC2003/52 Donna Barnhart Leonhard is a Manchester College alumna, graduating in 1957. This is her student identification card from fall term, 1953.  
Liberal ArtsMC2003/5 "The Liberal Arts Tradition and Manchester College,"  essay written 22 August 1978 by John H. Planer.  
Liberal ArtsMC2004/252 Liberal Arts: "What Distinguishing Ideals Should Manchester Maintain?" [unsigned and undated], "Institutional Objectives" by V. F. Schwalm [undated].  
Liberal EducationMC General File: Liberal Education Liberal Education: Prospects for the Next Century, a symposium at Manchester College, 1995.  
Life SchoolsMC2004/247 
"Life Schools To Bridge Gap Between Vocations, Humanities."  Unknown newspaper October, 1976.  Photo of Ken Brown and Charles Boebel.  Article discusses continuing education program at Manchester College.
 
Lilly Endowment Workshop on the Liberal Arts Team ReportMC General File: Lilly Endowment, Liberal Arts Workshop, 1985 

"Team Report by Manchester College," 7 July 1983 for The Lilly Endowment's Workshop on the Liberal Arts.

 
Lilly Endowment: Gerontology and the Community of North ManchesterMC General File: Lilly Endowment, Gerontology 21 July 1998 announcement of a grant from Lilly Endowment to bolster the connections between the College, its gerontology program, and the Town of North Manchester's older citizens. 
Lilly Endowment: Realizing the DreamMC General File: Lilly Grant Lilly Endowment, "Realizing the Dream," honoring first-generation students in their first year of college. 
Lilly Grant: Special InitiativeMC General File: Lilly  President Parker Marden's announcement to faculty and staff regarding "A Special Initiative," the receipt of a planning grant from the Lilly Endowment as part of the most recent Special Initiative.  
Little Brother/Sister/Siblings WeekendMC General File: Little Brother, Sister, Siblings Weekend Information about Little Brother/Sister/Siblings Weekend.  
Local History: Thank You letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants, 1989.MC General File: Indiana Heritage 

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

 
Long, Weltha MillerMC2002/175 

Weltha Miller Long Collection circa 1900-1901.

 
LoomsMC General File: Looms Correspondence regarding looms that had belonged to the College. 
Lunch at Manchester Program: RecordsMC2002/190 

Lunch at Manchester Program Records.

 
M Club / M AssociationMC2002/191 

The M Organization/Club/Association began informally in 1939, and then more officially in 1940.  It is made up of alumni who participated in athletics during their years at Manchester College. This file contains history, articles and general information.

 
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 1953: ReligionMC2010/182 "Manchester College, Liberal Arts School Puts Emphasis On Religion," Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, 18 January 1953.  A history of Manchester College and the aims and objectives of the institution as seen in 1953. 
Manchester College and RussiaMC General File: Russia  

"College Group To Meet With Educators In Russia," circa 1985.

Manchester College General File: Russia.

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

Materials dealing with the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren.

See Also:  "Eccho," a Manchester College newsletter targeted toward Church of the Brethren audience.

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

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

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

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

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

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

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

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

 
Manchester College Chime ArticlesMC General File: Chime File 

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

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

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

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

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

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

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

 
Manchester College 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 Notes: Newsletters, 1921 -1 933MC2002/194 

Manchester College Notes Collection.

  • Newsletters 1921-1933.
 
Manchester College Orchestra and BandMU2013/145 Program - Third Annual Combined Concert of the Manchester College Orchestra and Manchester College Band, 1939. 
Manchester College Reconciliation Services (MCRS)MC2002/196 

"MCRS is a program designed to help Manchester College students resolve conflicts.  With the help of a small, trained listening panel, composed of students and peers, you can settle a dispute.  The panel assists while you and the other party share all sides of the conflict and work together to create an acceptable resolution.  The resolution is not legally binding, and the entire process is free, voluntary, and confidential."  --from a brochure produced by MCRS .

See Also: Photograph #81 in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.

 
Manchester College Written Histories CollectionMC2003/125  Manchester College Written Histories Collection, including picnic- basket story of President Howe. 
Manchester College: Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth AnniversaryMC2002/247  

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

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

 
Manchester College: BudgetsMC General File: Budgets 

Manchester College Budgets, information from 1986-87 through 1992-93.

Newspaper articles regarding MC budget, 1975, 1976.

 
Manchester College: CostMC2010/181 Newspaper article ranking Manchester College in relation to total cost expenses per year in relation to 32 largest colleges and universities in Indiana.  Manchester ranked 18th of the 32. 
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: HistoryMC General File: Manchester College History  
  • Manchester College History.
  • Interesting facts about the college and notable individuals associated with the college, included in information given to admissions volunteers.
  • History timeline and quips and interesting stories.
  • Manchester College History:  Memories of Mollie Blough Forrer, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1922.
 
Manchester College: HistoryMC2009/179 Notes and interesting findings about the history of Manchester College, including class cards, a personal history of football, letters of reminiscence.  
Manchester College: HistoryMC General File: Manchester Collge, History Multiples files recording the history of Manchester College. 
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Manchester College: Ideals, Objectives, RequirementsMC2008/84 

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

 
Manchester College: Lease MU2014/129 Photocopy of article from the 10 March 1904 "Manchester Journal" announcing that Manchester College had been leased to four individuals. 
Manchester College: Letterhead, Stationery, Business CardMC General File: Letterhead  Print Shop: Letterhead, envelope, business card collection.  It is not known which were printed by the College and which were not.  
Manchester College: Logos and SealsMC2004/348 Various Manchester College logos & seals. 
Manchester College: Mission and Vision StatementsMC2002/206 

Drafts of Manchester College's mission statements, statements of purpose, vision statement.  Poster with mission and vision statements.

 
Manchester College: Open House at the Honeywell CenterMC General File: Admissions  1976 promotional event at the Honeywell Center "Celebrating the 86-Year History of Wabash County's Only College." 
Manchester College: PromotionalMU2015/43 Promotional piece for Manchester College circa pre-1930 designed to stand upright on a table. 
Manchester College: PropertiesMC General File: Properties A list of properties owned by Manchester College that was composed by Lawrence W. Shultz.  
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

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

  • Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.
 
Manchester College: Review and ObjectivesMC2010/35 

"Manchester College Review and Reflection Paper," by Commicorp, The Education Group, 1995. Quotations from interviews with faculty, staff and students.  The paper points out the College's strengths and gives input regarding the institution's plans for the future.

 
Manchester Collge and the Church of the BrethrenMC General File: Church College Conversation Church-College Conversation Summary: 10-13 February 2005 event on MC campus and 1-3 May 2005 session at the Church of the Brethren General Office in Elgin, IL. 
Manchester InstituteMC2003/49 See also:  Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau; The Manchester Monitor, 28 May 2002 p.7; The News-Journal, 3 July 2002 p.10; 4 September 2002 p.20. 
Manchester UniversityMC General File: Manchester University Materials related to the change in title from Manchester College to Manchester University. 
Marden, ParkerMC2002/104n 

President Parker Marden: Speeches, newspaper articles, correspondence, MC newsletters, inaugural congratulations, January 1996 letter to students, and general information.

 
Marden, Parker: Article in, College FaithMU2012/106 

One book, College Faith...150 Christian Leaders and Educators Share Faith Stories from Their Student Days, edited by Ronald Alan Knott, 2002.   This book contains an article by Parker G. Marden, entitled, " Truths That Will Get You Through The Day."

 
Marden, Parker: AutobiographyMU2013/43 "Biographical Sketch," by Parker G. Marden. 
Marden, Parker: Newspaper Article, 2000MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Marden Newspaper article related to Parker Marden, "MC President Hits the Road," 25 July 2000. 
Marden, Parker: Paper on EducationMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Marden Paper by Parker Marden: "New Balances Between Schooling and Education: A View of Quality in Higher Education From One of the Trenches," by Parker G. Marden.   
Marden, Parker: SpeechesMU2018/53 

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

 
Marketing Materials for AdmissionsMU2018/9 Admissions materials used for marketing Manchester College
Marketing Materials: Student Photographs and Marketing EmployeesMU2014/161 

2006 student photographs.

Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006.

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

Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver.

MC Visual Identity Guide.

 

 
MarriageMC General File: Courtship  Courtship and Marriage Conference led by Evelyn Millis Duvall, Ph.D., April 12-13, 1955.   
Marshall, Thomas R.MC General File: Marshall  

Copies of 1925 Oak Leaves articles reporting Thomas R. Marshall's last address to the public that took place at Manchester College commencement.  Also published is the last photo of Marshall following commencement on the College campus taken by Millard Royer, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1928. There is also an Oak Leaves article regarding Marshall's death.  CD of material.

File on Thomas Marshall that belonged to Archivist, Ferne Baldwin containing biographical information.

The Thomas R. Marshall Home Restoration Project citing financial support by the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Lexington, Kentucky. 

"Tom Marshall's Home Again," a program for a play by Charles Boebel.

See Also:

Graduation Program 1925 cover, the only known 1925 commencement program cover known to exist.  It was probably used to design the 1926 commencement program cover as evident in the markings.  

 

Oak Leaves,1925, Marshall Commencement speech.

Oak Leaves, 13 June 1925 p.1 (photos).

 
Master of Athletic TrainingMU2019/41 Program for the Master of Athletic Training Commencement Breakfast, 20 May 2017. 
Math ClubsMC2007/15 Information about three clubs: Mathematics Club, Kappa Mu Epsilon and Chi Psi. 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

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

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

 
Mathematics Field DayMC2002/198 

Mathematics Field Day news releases.

 
Mathematics: Chi Psi Mathematics ClubMC2002/42 

General materials about the Chi Psi Mathematics Club.

See Also: Oak Leaves 10 November 1960 p.3

 
Mathematics: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Mathematics Newspaper articles related to the Mathematics program at Manchester College.  Included are the 1972 Math Field Day, the 1978 Mathematics Field Day and the 1976 Math Day at Manchester College. 
May Day: General Report, 1958MC2007/64 May Day 1958, General Report with photographs. 
MC PaloozaMC2003/308 Manchester College Palooza clipping, "College Bands Hold Weekend Fest," 3 April 2001 (unknown newspaper).  
MCIA (Manchester College International Association)MC2002/146 International Relations Club records. Unsorted material. 
MCIA, (Manchester College International Association): Student RecordsMC2002/147  

Unsorted international student records.

 
Media Resource Guides/Speakers' BureauMC2002/199 

Lists, brochures, general information related to the Manchester College Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau developed so that participating Manchetser College faculty could provide current information on a given subject by an expert in the field, and to further the relationship between Manchester Colge and the surrounding communities. 

 

For related material to Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau see, Manchester Institute.

 
Medical Practicum: HistoryMU2018/116 Statistical information regarding Manchester University's Medical Practicum: Medical Practicum Data 1981 - 2018, Medical Practicum Sites, Students and Staff, Medical Practicum History 2018 to 28 June 2018. 
Medical Technology MC2002/200 

Medical Technology Program Correspondence Collection.

 
Mega Market: News ArticleMC2002/201 

News article about Mega Market.

Mega Market photographs can be found in Photo Box 67 .

 

 

 
Memories of Manchester, by Otho Winger: Index by Allan WhiteMC2011/99 Historian, Allan D. White's, index to the book, "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, President of Manchester College, 1911 - 1941. 
MENCMC2002/203 

Music Educators' National Conference (MENC): Programs and menu.

 
Messenger: Lineage of the MessengerCOB General File: Messenger This timeline traces the ancestory of the Messenger from  "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" [1851] and the "Christian Family Companion" [1865], and many publications in-between. 
Methodist Student MovementMC2002/204 Methodist Student Movement Newspaper Clipping & News Release Collection. 
Military: IraqMU2017/60 

MC Offers Operation Connect (April 2003) - North Manchester residents welcome to use College computers o e-mail military stationed in Iraq or to "surf" the Internet for the latest war news.

"MC Remembers Six Of Its Own Serving Wartime in Military (Iraq, May 2003) -

 
Military: RecruitmentMC2004/84 

Letters from A. Blair Helman to Reverend Wayne Zunkel, editor of the Brethren Peace Fellowship Newsletter and to Ron Keener of the General Offices of the CoB.  Dated 30 June 1979 and 17 February 1971, respectively.

Materials from 1980, when President Carter reinstated the registration for the draft.

 
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.

 
MindpowerMC2002/205 

Articles, brochures and records related to "Mindpower."

Mindpower was a summer camp for gifted school-age children that operated on the Manchester College campus.

 
Mindpower: CorrespondenceMC2003/363 E-mails and other correspondence regarding Mindpower.  
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardMU2018/63 

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

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardBC2020/13 Correspondence from the 1920's and 1930's between the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board and President Otho Winger.

The General Mission Board had authority over missionaries and missionary programs. The Board seemed to keep tight administrative watch. 

During the days and years following the stock market crash of 1929, fundraising appeared to be of great concern. 
 
Mock Trials: History and Political ScienceMU2014/146 

Publicity, cases, and participant scores for regular and national  "Mock Trial" competitions, 1985 through 2000.

 
Model United NationsMU2017/63 
Newspaper articles announcing the "Model United Nations Assembly" at Manchester College for area high school students (1962). .
 
Mom's DayMC2002/171 

 

 

See also:  Oak Leaves, 18 March 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.1; 31 January 1968, p.4; 28 February 1968, p.1; 6 March 1968, p.1.

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

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

 
Mount Morris College: Anniversary BookletMU2013/26 A booklet commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  Brief history of Rock River Seminary and Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris College: 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: Kinsley, Lucile BuckMC2003/370 

Lucile Buck Kinsley's Mount Morris College Memorabilia Collection circa 1932.

 
Mount Morris College: Stover, MiriamMC2003/371 

Miriam Stover's Mount Morris College Memorabilia Collection, circa 1913 - 1920.

 
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.

 
Movie and Theater: Program Books and StagebillMC2007/68 

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

 
Mr. Dave'sMC General File: Mr. Dave's Information about the North Manchester eating establishment, "Mr. Dave's," and its relationship with Manchester University. 
Mu Pi Sigma Physics SocietyMC2002/209 

Mu Pi Sigma Physics Society News Releases.

 
Muir, GladdysMC General File: Muir, Gladdys Information related to the portrait bust of Gladdys Muir by Paula Adams.  The bust currently resides in the Union. 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Music Programs: Garner, Warren CollectionMC2007/129 

Programs featuring performances at Manchester College (Warren Garner Collection):

The 1949 Manchester College Student Voice Recital. 

Manchester College LYCEUM Presents The Troubadours, John De Merchant, Director.

World Famous General Platoff Don Cossack Russian Chorus, N. Kostrukoff, Conductor, 1946.

 
Muzzillo, JeanneFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Muzzillo, Jeanne From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Jeanne Muzzillo will teach English Composition.  She has degrees from Purdue University and Indiana University.  She has taught in several school, most recently in Salem Community Schools.    
Myer, James: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Myer, James 

Photographs of Jim Myer and others taken in Petersime Chapel 1987-1988 at what appears to be a seminar or conference. 

Copy of the publication, "Faith, Learning and Service: A Commitment Recalled," with a photograph of President Helman greeting James Myer and Robert Neff during the 1984 Church Leaders' Conference.

 

 

 
Nappanee College: ProposalMC General File: Nappanee A history beind the proposal to start a German Baptist college in Nappanee, Indiana (1895).  The birth of the Manchester Colelge seal. 
NASA (No Longer Accepting Substance Abuse)MC2002/211 

NASA (No Longer Accepting Substance Abuse) Collection - brochures and correspondence.

 
National Institute of Health, Normal Volunteers ProgramMC2011/198 

Materials related to the students who were employed as a "normal" in a control group against individuals who were "less than normal," or having some sort of medical deficiency or problem. The studies took place at the National Institute of Health.

 
National Organizations: Carnegie through North CentralMU2020/14 National organizations affiliated with Manchester College. 
Native American: Cemetery DataMU2013/155, Folder 6 Native American cemetery data from the Peru Public Library and Miami County Library. 
Nativity Collection: Douglas, Max and JoyceMC2006/12 Documentation of the nativity collection, which is a gift to Manchester College by Max and Joyce Douglas. 
Natural Science Division: Minutes of 5 November 1997MC2012/28 

Minutes of the Natural Science Division, 5 November 1997.

 
Natural Science Division: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/29 Newspaper articles related to the Natural Sciences at Manchester College. 
Natural Science: Alcohol PermitMU2016/40 1925 letter from the U. S. Industrial Alcohol Company, Manufacturers of Cologne Spirits and Alcohol, Pure and Denatured, 3652 Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois regarding expiration of Tax Free Alcohol permit. Notes from Faculty Meeting 1925 on verso. 
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: Environmental Studies Subject Guide MC2003/73 
Environmental Studies Committee recommendation and subject guide, dated 1970.
 
Natural Sciences Division: Pre Med Promotional, circa 1972MC2008/108 One large brochure promoting the Pre-Med program at Manchester College. 
Natural Sciences Division: Science ClubMC2003/3 
Science Club
  • Financial records, minutes from 1925-1941.
  • Letter from H. B. Hass, Department Head of Chemistry, Purdue University to Dr. Carl W. Holl.
  • Letter from Aurora Secretary to Wilson Lutz, President of the Science Club regarding Aurora fees.
 
Neff, Robert: Commemorating the Death of ChristConvocation Tape #175: Neff, Robert Speaker:  Dr. Robert Neff, who at that time was General Secretary of the General Board of the Church of the Brethren.  The speech was given on 1 October 1984. 
News From Manchester CollegeMC2012/27 

One newsletter, October - November 1998 that highlights the unveiling of a portrait of Andrew Cordier by artist, Noelle Knight, through the W. Earl Beyer Fund, as well as other articles of interest.

 
Ningkun, WuMC2004/53  Wu Ningkun materials including flyer from book signing and copies of newspaper articles.  
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)MC General File: Non-Governmental Organization Manchester College's NGO status. 
Non-Traditional Programming Feasibility StudyMC2007/151 From the Office of the President, 1983. One  Manchester College Non-Traditional Programming Feasibility Study 1983 and handwritten notes. 
Non-Violence Policy and ProceduresMU2017/87 "Non-Violence Policy and Procedures" brochure for Manchester University, with "Key Definitions Regarding Sexual Violence," and "Bystander Intervention Guidelines." 
North Manchester Historical Society: Historical Presentations on Local HistoryMU2017/18 Papers on aspects of North Manchester's history presented to the North Manchester Historical Society. 
North Manchester History: HousesMC2011/230 

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

 
North Manchester: 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.

 
North Manchester: PostcardMU2019/97 Postcard postmarked (1918?) featuring North Manchester' Indiana's City Hall and fire department. 
Nursing ProgramMC2002/214 

Nursing Program Records.

 
O. G. A., International Competition: Winning TelegramMC2004/628 Telegram announcing Manchester College's team winning second place, college division, in the OGA contest.  The date is possibly 17 April 1925. 
Oak Leaves: HistoryMC2003/123 Oak Leaves administrative history.  
Oakwood Hall: Rehabilitation Contractor ProposalsMU2013/17 Contractor proposals and bids for the general contruction/rehabilitation of Oakwood Hall, 1964. 
Observatory: Charles MorrisMU2018/54 Materials related to the development, construction and dedication of the Charles S. Morris Observatory. 
Observatory: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Observatory A collection of newspaper articles about the observatory at Manchester College.  Topics of interest include an eclipse event 12 May 1994 and the appearance of Halley's comet in 1986. 
Octo Rollo Basic Skate ClubMC2002/215 

Octo Rollo Skate Club rews releases.

 
Office of Academic Affairs: AssortmentMC2011/203 
  • Sabbatical letters.
  • Manchester Institute.
  • Reaching Business and Community Through Expert Training, Tree Commemoration 30 October 2003.
  • A Proposal for a Shared Investment in a New College Union at Manchester College, 1998, Capital Improvement Program,The Lilly Endowment, Inc.
 
Office of Printing ServicesMU2015/37 

Materials related to the Office of Printing Services.

 
Open House MC General File: Admissions, Open House  Open House. 
Opening Convocation MaterialsMU2019/60d Opening Convocation materials for 1994, 1995, 2001, including 2001 address by president Marden, "The State of the College, 2001: Or Chet Does Not Just Happen." 
Oppenheim FellowshipMC General File: Oppenheim 

Oppenheim Fellowship holders 1967-1968.

 
Oppenheim: Boys and CarsMC2011/223 Gene Oppenheim, Ben Oppenheim, Isaac Oppenheim and Phil Oppenheim all had unique interests in automobiles. 
Organ: DedicationMC General File: Organ Schedule and program for organ dedication recitals - Cordier Auditorium - 1982. 
Pacifist HandbookMC2012/1 

"Pacifist Handbook, Questions and Answers Concerning the Pacifist in Wartime, prepared as a Basis for Study and Discussion," June, 1939.

 
ParadesMU2020/40 Parade participation (2002, 2003, 2004) by Manchester College; newspaper articles, snapshot, rules, routes. 
Parades: RecordsMC2002/218 

Records of parades.

For additional information about parades, see: Floats.

 
Parents Association NewsletterMC2002/219 

Parents Association Newsletter.

See Also: Parents Association Newsletter contained in the College Museum Collection, MC2003/102.

 
Parents' WeekendMC General File: Parents Invitation to The Manchester College 1982 Parents' Weekend Celebration. 
Parents' Weekend: Pamphlets, 1974-85MC2002/303 Parents' Weekend Pamphlet Collection, 1975-1984. 
Parking: PoliciesMC General File: Parking Policies Parking policies at Manchester College.  
Pastor's Salary: GuidelinesBC2016/17 "Pastor's Salary and Benefits Plan," recommendations from Annual Conference (1975). 
Peace Heroes: Anna MowMU2016/43 Anna Mow, Charlotte Paugh, "Peace Heroes" of the "21st Century Peace Literacy Foundation."  Peace Cards and photograph from the 2nd Annual Peace Heroes Walk. 
Peace PoleMC2002/221 

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

  • Correspondence, dedication programs, newspaper articles

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

 

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

 
Peace 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 Studies CollectionMC2002/167  General Peace Studies information in four large boxes, including Gladdys Muir's and Dale Barnard's teaching materials and an inventory of Peace Studies students.  The Peace Studies Institute was founded in 1948 on Manchester College's campus by Gladdys Muir and others. This material also includes writing of Gladdys Muir. 
Peace Studies: "Nuclear Times" Article Citing Manchester College and Ken BrownMC2008/105 "Peace Studies Comes of Age, As programs proliferate on college campuses, academics are struggling to define what it means," Nuclear Times, Sept./Oct., 1988.  
Peace Studies: Library DedicationMC2002/304  

Program from dedication of Peace Studies Library, pamphlets.

 
Peace Studies: Miscellaneous MaterialsMC General File: Peace Studies Materials collected by Ferne Baldwin and others about the Peace Studeis Program at Manchester University. Letter [1 December 1967] from Thurl Metzger proposing "Dr. Cordier School of International Relation (or Peace Studies)."   
Peace Studies: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/30 Newspaper articles related to Peace Studies at Manchester College.  See the finding aid for some of the topics included in this collection. 
Peace Studies: Poem by Bill HerodMC2010/17 

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

 
Peace Studies: Promoting Enduring PeaceMC2004/383 Promoting Enduring Peace, Inc. 
Peace WeekMC General File: Peace Week Peace Week material. 
Peace Week Banner BurningMC2007/43b Campus Ministry Board's response to Peace Week banner burning May 2006. 
Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
Peace: ArticlesMU2018/26 Articles regarding the topic of "peace," along with the announcement of Dr. Gladdys Muir's addition to the history department.  Included are issues of "Our Young People" from the 1940's with MC related authors Dan West and Paul Keller. Articles regarding the acceptance of men returning from both civilian an military services (1944) and Japanese internment camps (1943). 
Peace: Negatives, Oak LeavesMU2012/10 - Folder #1 Packet of negatives circa 1995 featuring the work of a muralist, that includes the slogans, "Stop Nuclear Power Plants" and "Stop War."  Also included is a musician from Peace Week 1995. 
Peace: Ralph BoyerMU2016/51 Boyer writes to MC President regarding the right tools, the right equipment, the right training for building peace. 
Peace: Relief and Rehabilitation Activities April 1943 - Spring 1947 MU2013/121 A documented paper and timeline describing the Manchester College Involvement in Relief and Rehabilitation Activities Following World War II.  It begins with the Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Project announced by Lewis Hershey, Director of Selective Service, and mentions Manchester College as the site of one of the training side camps for Conscientious Objectors.  
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, RayMU2021/8 The Ray Petersime collection of conceptual ideas, correspondence, financial contributions, vendor invoices, dedication programs, and photographs, surrounding the visualization and construction of Petersime Chapel. 
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).  
Phi Beta LambdaMC2002/223 

Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club) Event Invitation.

For related materials about Phi Beta Lamda, Business Club, seeOak Leaves, 9 May 1991, p.4.

 
Phi Delta Kreta: RecordsMC2002/225 

Phi Delta Kreta records including amendments to constitution.

 
PhilomatheanMC General File: Philomathean Female society.  Philomathea song and "Philo" banner in magazine reprint of photo entitled, "Snack Time" including Mary Elizabeth Long and dorm mates.  
Philomathean: BanquetMC2010/1 

Philomathea and Philorhetoria, "Hearts on Parade Banquet," 1935 and Program Booklet, with autographs.

 
PhilophronianMC General File  

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

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

 
Philorhetorian Literary SocietyMU2013/27 

The Constitution and Bylaws of the Philorhetorian Literary Society of Manchester College.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2002: Miscellaneous AssortmentMC2012/36h Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 - May 2002.  These images were out of order within the collection and the subject and/or date could not be determined. They form a miscellaneous group that falls somewhere within this general time period. 
Physical Education ProgramMC2003/316 Physical Education Program (PEP) newspaper clippings.  
Physical PlantMU2013/155, Folder 8 

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

1959 – Shrubbery memorial by Dr. Lee Smith.

1960 - Gift of property.

1965 - Gift of car to College.

1969 – Business Office renovation.

1974 - Auction notice.

1977 – Railroad track removal.

1977 – Renovation of Administration Building – letter of concern.

1980 – Storm warnings.

1981 – Vehicle maintenance 1981

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

1985 – David Good in enclosed  snowplow.

1988 - Tornado Preparedness Week.

1993 – custodial care.

1994 - Policies - use of facilities.

1994 – Staff saves $200,000.

1995 - Insurance Safety Inspection

1995 - Use of fleet vehicle policy 2000 - Parking


 
Physical Plant 1981: Fleet of VehiclesMC2010/180 Newspaper article from unknown paper dated 9 November 1981 about the existence and maintenance of Manchester College's fleet of vehicles. 
Physical Plant and MaintenanceMC2002/226  

Physical Plant Records: Study report, insurance policies, correspondence, general information.

 
Physical Plant: ProjectsMU2016/7 The Physical Plant presents photographs of campus projects titled, "Your Tuition Money at Work." 
Physical Plant: Projects, In House MaintenanceMU2016/8 Money-saving in-house projects achieved by Manchester's Physical Plant. Descriptions and photographs. 
Pittman, StanMC General File: Faculty, New: Pittman, Stan Fact sheet about Manchester College New Faculty 1986:  Stanley Pittman, Director of Audio-Visual Services and Assistant Professor of Education.   
PlaquesMC2002/227 Lists of memorial plaques from 1987, correspondence.  
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: General MC2001/3 

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

 

See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly
Post War Higher EducationMC2004/251 

Post-War Higher Education Materials.

 
President's AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
President's Box: #2MU2016/20b 

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


 
President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, 2011MC General File: Obama, President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, 2011 Copy of the News Release, "Manchester College embarks on White House challenge to imporve literacy, reduce hunger." 
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: COB, BCA, Elderhostel and MoreMU2012/103 Box 4 President's Box ihat includes Church of the Brethren materials, information about Brethren Colleges Abroad, and other topics beginning with the letter, "A." 
President's Office: Departments and DivisionsMU2012/103 Box 3 

President's Box #3: Departments and Divisions.

 
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.

 
President's Recognition DinnerMC2002/229 President's Recognition Dinner Program Collection. 
Presidential Search MaterialsPresidential Search: Manchester College 

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

 
Presidential Search: Manchester CollegeMU2015/38 Job posting and newspaper articles describing the 1985 presidential search. 
Presidents' Files: Registrar, Enrollment, Public RelationsMU2020/47 Schwalm and Helman - Presidents' files, including the Registrar's Report and Enrollment Statistics (1922 through 1967-1968), and an historical account surrounding the formation of the Registrar's Office. Public Relations information, including but not limited to: Church of the Brethren reports, Annual Conference reports, alumni correspondence, consultations, alumni who have achieved Ph.D.s and other positions of achievement, with the statistical report, "What Becomes of Manchester's Graduates," listing the  professions of 6,205 total living alumni as of 1 April 1953. 
Presidents: Homes and ResidencesMC General File: Presidents 

Presidents and their residences, a summary.

 
Presidents: PhotographsMC2008/65 

Photographs of Manchester College presidents (incomplete collection).

 
Presidents: Stories and PranksMCGeneral File: Faculty - Presidents Stories and pranks related to former Manchester College presidents; E. S. Young, Winger, Crouch, Bixler, and Ikenberry.   
Printing OfficeMC2002/231 

Printing Office Correspondence Collection.

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

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

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

 
Protest: Anti-NuclearMU2017/44 Newspaper article relaying the account of Jean Zimmerman who was arrested in May of 1978 for protesting on property belonging to the Rocky Flats Rockwell International weapons plant.  Jean was part of a large and non-violent protest against the nuclear weapons plant and radiation fallout. 
Protest: April 1964 Student DemonstrationMU2017/42 Newspaper articles related to April 1964 student demonstration in which about 75 students marched from campus to the North Manchester town hall. Several were charged with disorderly conduct. 
Protest: Arm Bands MU2017/40 20 May 1973 stating the reason some individuals are wearing arm bands. 
Protest: Moratorium DayMU2017/43 Newspaper clippings primarily focusing on student unrest (1969), student moratorium of MC classes to protest Vietnam War (Oct. 1969), "Moratorium Day Ends with Burning of Cards," burning of draft cards (16 October 1969), Anti-War Literature Distributed on Vietnam Moratorium Day," armbands symbolize anti-war garb, "Moratorium is Slow in Indiana," "Moratorium Day Demonstrations Expected to Include Millions, War Protests in Churches, in Streets, on Campus," "Peace-In-Vietnam March Starts at North Manchester Church of Brethren" (1967), peace bus travels to Washington, D.C. (1971), "A Statement Regarding The Manchester College Program During The Final Two Weeks Of The 1969-70 School Year," "High School, College Students Impressed With Order, peacefulness During March," "Classes Continue as MC Students Strike" (24 April 1972...and many other Vietnam/Manchester College protest related newspaper stories. 
Protest: PollutionMU2017/46 

Newspaper article documenting Manchester College students conducting a funeral for a gasoline engine as part of a program aimed at combating pollution (March 1970).

 
Protest: Self-Determination and Housing PoliciesMU2017/45a,b Newspaper articles and photograph documenting the campus tent-in during May 1969. One article writes,"...students staged a tent-in following a mass marriage ceremony....in a peaceful protest in support of self-determination and open housing policies." The marriage was performed by Rev. Ken Brown and its purpose was to demonstrate the students' desire to initiate a new relationship  resulting with the freedom to govern their relationship and create rules within their residences. 
Protest: Women's Housing HoursMC2017/47 One newspaper article (28 February 1972) describing a peaceful demonstration by female Manchester College students demanding the abolishment of women's hours on campus. 
ProtestsMC2002/165  

Protests: Records, memos, programs, statements, articles.

 
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."  
Protests: Circa late 1960sMC2004/507 Collection of clippings pertaining to protests during the late 1960's.  
Protests: COB and MC Resolution and PolicyMU2017/41 

The Church of the Brethren Standing Committee shares with Annual Conference the resolution and action taken by the District of Southern Ohio - "A Resolution on Campus Disorder."

Statement from Stanford University to parents of Stanford undergraduates 19 May 1970.

Draft of Manchester College's policy related to calls for moratoriums on "business as usual," with a bibliography for when and where previous policies can be found.

Memo regarding 13 March 1970 student/non-student violation of College rules and policy in regard to protest.

 
Psychology Club and or Psychological SocietyMC2002/232 

Psychology Club 1965 Program Records.

  •  Menu, program from 1966 dinner
 
Public Relations: CollectionMU2014/143 MP4 videos and DVDs Informational files, news clippings, publications, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes from the Public Relations Office, various years from 2001 - 2013. Topics include but are not limited to: Jim Adams, teaching awards, dedication College of Pharmacy, Switzer to retire and receives leadership honor, Jennifer Shepherd, Andrea Murray, Eel River watershed, Blair and Pat Helman memorial info, Yom HaShoah, Stacey Morgan, Rainn MacPhail, Beth Sweitzer Riley, Jerry Sweeten, LaFountain Mural, A Cappella tour, Science Center dedication, Switzer inauguration, fire, CASE Professor of the Year,  
Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church RelationsMU2020/11 Helman and Robinson files on Public Relations, Development, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Church Relations, and other topics. Public Relations Annual Reports, and materials on topics including but not limited to: Mindpower, faculty news, donations, Alumni Association news, church relations, Harshbarger's Business Advisory Group, and wills.  
Public Relations: MU in the News, 2011MU2016/54 

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

 
Public Relations: News Releases and Newspaper Clippings Collection, 1987-1993MC2004/446 

Various News Releases and Newspaper Clippings  - 1987 through 1993.

 
PublicationsMC General File: Publications and Books 

Partial list of publications and books produced by the College. 

Partial list of publications by Manchester College graduates.

Publications by classes.

 
Publications: Late 1800's - Brethren, Non-Brethren, Sunday-SchoolMU2013/119 
  • Primary Quartely, 1895 - non Brethren.
  • Revised Normal Lessons by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, 1893.
  • Sunday School lessons, 1893 - non Brethren.
  • 1894, Young Folk's Library of Choice Literature, "Enoch Arden," Tennyson.
  • 1886, Second Quarter, "The Brethren's Quartely," Brethren Publishing Co.
  • 1887, Second Quarter, April, May, June, "The Brethren's Quarterly," Brethren's Publishing Co.
 
QuarantinesMC2002/234 

Articles and general information on quarantines at Manchester College.

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger.

 
Radio: WBKEMC2002/178 Radio Station records [WMIB, WBKE].
  • General info, MIKE Club minutes, correspondence, news releases, budget materials.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin v.39:4 (February 1947). Oak Leaves 17 April 1968, p.1; 4 October 1967, p.3; 16 September 1970, p.3.

 
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.

 
Rawlins, John: Rock River SeminaryMC General File: Rock River, Rawlins 

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

 
Reading Corps: Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/313 Reading Corps Clippings Collection. 
Realizing the Dream MC General File: Lilly Endowment Grant 

Grant from Lilly Endowment.

1995 Newspaper clipping featuring Ryan Miller. 

 
Recognition EventsMC2002/307 

Recognition Events Program Collection:

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

 
Recreation Leaders' LaboratoryMU2019/85 Report of the "Recreation Leaders' Laboratory," held at Manchester College 29 December 1952 - 3 January 1953. Design by Doris Boyer. 
Recycling Program RecordsMC2002/235 

Recycling Program Records.  General information and newspaper articles.

 
Reed, ForrestFaculty/Staff Boxes: Reed, Forrest 

Material related to Professor Forrest Reed.

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

C.P.S. Unit 101

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

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

 
Religious Activities: GeneralMC2002/237a  

Fieldwork, ministerial association, chapel, deputation team, youth leaders lab, cell groups, Methodist student movement, fellowships, retreats, Student Christian Union.

 
Residence Hall AssociationMC2002/238 

Residence Hall Association Fliers Collection.

  1. Flyers from RHA weekends.
 
Residence Hall: Staff MC General File: Residence Hall, Staff 

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

 
Residence HallsMC2002/309 

Pamphlets on housing, residence life, and visitation.  Information booklet on Ikenberry Hall, published in 1962. Ikenberry Hall constitution. Farewell to Oakwood Hall.

 
Responsible PhilanthropyMC General File: Responsible Philanthropy  Program, 4 March 2002 and list of past certificates.  
Retirement Workshop 1996MC General File: Retirement An invitation to the Spring 1996 workshops on Creative Living in Retirement. "The mature years bring joys and losses, opportunities and challenges.  Come and learn about how to cope with the losses, how to maximize the joys, how to avoid the pitfalls, such as frauds and scams, and how to live in ways that please yourself and contribute to life." 
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 SeminaryMC2002/239 

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

  • General info, legal documents.
  • Memo from Dean of Students, Paul W. Hoffman to President A. Blair Helman regarding materials he had investigated. 
  • Photocopies of brochure listing Courses and Expenses of the Roanoke Classical Seminary and Normal School.
  • Newspaper articles about Roanoke Classical Seminary. 
 
Robinson, William: Inauguration as PresidentMC2002/310 Programs and materials from the inauguration of William Robinson as Manchester's President in 1986.  
Robinson, William: Inauguration, Worship Service BulletinMC2010/187 1986 Inaugural Celebration of William Robinson at Manchester College:  Worship Service Bulletin 
Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

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

 
Ross, KeithAlumni Large Box 187: Ross, Keith Material regarding Keith Ross, MC Class of 1934. 
Royer, J. G. and Reiff, Elizabeth: Family AlbumMU2018/70 

Printed family album of John Grove Royer and Elizabeth (Reiff) Royer.  J. G. served as president of Mount Morris College.

 
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
Rural Life Association CollectionMC2002/240 

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

 
Safety: Spartan CoinMU2020/43 

Description of Spartan Coin and first three recipients.

 
Salem CollegeMC2002/241 

A Church of the Brethren college that existed in Northern Indiana prior to Manchester College.

 
Same Sex MarriageMU2014/5 

Articles surrounding the Manchester University Cabinet's response to being asked to take a stand on legislation regarding same sex marriage.

 
Sanger, Lola: Interview, 1988MC General File: Transcripts  

Transcript of Lola Sanger Tape, 20 September 1988 interviewed by Ferne Baldwin. 

 
Sawquehanna, the White LilyMC2003/140 Beckner, W.O. "Sawquehanna, the White Lily,"  Gospel Messenger 5 August 1922, pg. 484.  The story of a girl (perhaps Brethren) who was captured by Native Americans, only to be reunited with her birth mother through the memory of a song. 
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. 
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 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 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: Messiah, Aurora, Schwalm InaugurationMC2008/76 

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

2. MC2008/76 b:  One 1920 Aurora.

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

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

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

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

 

 
Science Center: GroundbreakingMU2013/109 Program for Manchester College Science Center Goundbreaking Celebration, 14 November 2003.  Photograph of staff members participating in groundbreaking event. 
Seagoing Cowboy: Bomberger, Luke - Article by Peggy Reiff MillerMU2014/9 Seagoing Cowboy historian, Peggy Reiff Miller, writes an article on Luke Bomberger, who crossed the Atlantic Ocean sixteen times and the Pacific Ocean twice, to help people affected by World War II.  The article is titled, "A Cowboy Who Rode the Waves," and is published in the "Highlights" magazine, October 2013. 
Seagoing Cowboy: Geiger, ElwoodMC General File: Seagoing Cowboy Seagoing Cowboy:  Elwood Geiger letter to President Jo Young Switzer.  
Seagoing Cowboys: Shultz, Kosciuszko MedalMC2009/33 The Kosciuszko medal was given to L. W. Shultz by the mayor of Warsaw, Poland for L. W.'s service in 1945 and 1946 in providing post-war relief to the Polish people.   
SecurityMC2002/245 

Department of Security correspondence, brochures, policy on weapons.

 
Security and Fire Safety Report 2011-2012 with Crime Statistics for 2008, 2009, 2010MC2011/201 

Security and Fire Safety Report 2011-2012 with Crime  Statistics for 2008, 2009 and 2010.

 
Security: RecordsMC2004/167 

Security Department Records.

 
Senior Seminar MC General File: Senior Seminar Letter to President Helman from the Dean of the College, 1965, outlining the history of the seminar and offering a direction for the future.  
Senior Send-Off MC General File: Senior Send-Off Senior Send-Off.  
Service at Manchester College and UniversityMU2020/77 Archivist's file describing Manchester's legacy of "service," through its Church of the Brethren related values, and through its alumni. 
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.

 
Sherrick, M.M.: Family MaterialsMU2017/2 Sherrick family photographs, scrapbooks, photographs correspondence, poetry, publications, and memorabilia of M. M. Sherrick, Minnie Mae (Buck) Sherrick, Dorothy Sherrick, Marjorie Sherrick, Robert Sherrick, Paul Henry Sherrick, Burton Sherrick, and members of the Henry and Eliza Buck and E. S. Young families. Wilbur Stover tribute (Mount Morris Church of the Brethren). 
Shull, JanetMC College General File: Faculty, New  Taken from a fact sheet entitled, Manchester College New Faculty 1986:  Janet Shull has been appointed to teach in the social work program.  Her degrees are from Manchester College and Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.  She has both professional practice experience in a variety of agencies and teaching experience at Ball State University.    
Shultz, L. W.: Manchester College Interview TranscriptMC General File: Transcript: Shultz, L. W. L. W. Shultz: Interview transcript. 
Sigma Pi Sigma Physics SocietyMC2002/248  

Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society Collection.  Sigma Pi SIgma is an Honors Society for Physics.

Newspaper articles about Sigma Pi Sigma.

 
Sigma Pi Sigma Physics SocietyMC2002/311 Natural Sciences Division materials including Pamphlets from symposia, Sigma Pi Sigma information, Indiana Academy of Science 1979 meeting booklet.  
Sithole, ElkinMC General File: Sithole Dr. Elkin Sithole's visit to Manchester College and information on his death. 
Smoking PoliciesMC2002/250 

Smoking Policies Collection.

For related material on "smoking policies," see:  Oak Leaves, 28 February 1968, p.2; 15 May 1968, p.3; 5 October 1971, p.1; 19 October 1971, p.1, 2; 26 October 1971, p.1; 2 November 1971, p.2; 9 May 1972, p.3.

 
SoccerMC2002/312  Soccer programs. 
Soccer, Women'sMC2002/252 Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.  
Softball, Women'sMC General File: Softball, Women's Assorted newspaper articles regarding women's softball.  
Softball, Women's: PhotographsPhoto Box 16, File Folder #1 

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

 

 
Software: Request for Proposal for Manchester CollegeMU2013/156 Administrative System Software Enterprise Resource Planning System (E-Service) - Request for Proposal for Manchester College, 15 June 2000. An "RFP" reflecting the overall administrative computing needs of Manchester College that was compiled form a variety of sources, the most important being input from users across the College community. 
Spartan MascotMC2008/53 The history behind "Sami Spartan." 
Spartan MascotMC General File: Spartan Mascot The new Spartan Mascot 2008 - preliminary design and name contest. 
Spartan Sports ClubMC2004/514 The Spartan Sports Club was founded in 1987 as a way of bringing together the College and the North Manchester community. Newspaper clippings describe the Spartan Club and its activities, dated 1987.  
SpartanettesMC2002/254 

Spartanettes records.

 
Spartans: History of the NameMC2002/255 

Spartans, the history behind the name.

 
Speaker's BureauMC2010/120 Publicity for the "Speaker's Burueau."  Manchester College faculty and staff offer lectures and short speeches to outside organizations.  Lists of individuals and topics. 
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). 
Speakers: News Releases, 1990MC General File: Speakers News Releases for campus speakers February 13, 1990 through October 26, 1990.  
SpectrumMC2012/84 

Back-up copies of the Spectrum.

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

 
Spectrum: Student Literary MagazineMC2003/245 

Letters and memos regarding the 1990 edition of Spectrum, the student literary magazine.

 
Spectrum: Student Literary MagazineMC General File: Spectrum 

Spectrum, editors and other information.

Jenna Oke, named editor of the literary magazine, Spectrum, 1995.

 
Staff AssociationMC2002/256 

Staff Association Records.

Constitutions, annual reports, flyers, general info.  Discussion about the "Staff Association Flower Fund Policy."

Staff Association Ballott, 1996, 1998 newspaper article honoring staff members with photograph, programs and events, staff honored for years of service 1999 newspaper article, application for staff employment.

 
Staff List: Name and Position and Board of Trustee Participant -ObserverMC General File: Staff List 

A list probably composed by Ferne Baldwin.  A list of staff with their College positions and dates from 1895 - 1996. 

A list of staff on the Board of Trustee Participant-Observer Nomination Ballott of 1996-1997.

 
Staff Manual and Staff Employee HandbookMC2008/12 

1.  One Staff Manual, 1981.

2.  Staff Employee Handbook, September 2000 (added to collection 5 March 2009).

 
Staff Programs: Olympics Day, 1997MC General File: Staff Programs An advertisement for Staff Olympics Day, 11 June 1997.   
Stand Against Hate VigilMC2003/221 "Stand Against Hate Vigil" Materials.  
State Road 13 DebateMC General File: State Road 13  Resolution by the Manchester College Board of Trustees regarding State Road 13. 
Steel, Pauline Charity and Hilty, FredMC2003/224 

Biographical information about Pauline Charity Steele and Fred B. Hilty, Manchester College alumni.

Please note:  Book is available in the MC Collection.

 
Strategic InitiativesMC General File: Strategic Initiatives Strategic Initiatives Update beginning 01 October 2007. 
Strategic Plan for Manchester CollegeMU2019/60c 2005 - 2010 Strategic Plan for Manchester College printed on a bookmark. 
Strauss, D.A.MC2004/206 Strauss article: Article that appeared in The Washington Post on 24 December 1967.  Outlines industry of North Manchester and also mentions Thomas Marshall and Manchester College.  
Studebaker, Ted: Materials and PhotographsSmall Box 7: Alumni Materials and photographs related to Ted Studebaker, a 1967 graduate of Manchester College, who was serving as an agriculturist in Vietnam Christian Service, when he was killed in South Vietnam (1971). 
Student Deaths and Injuries: Amaya, GeorgeMC General File: Student Deaths and Injuries 

Manchester College alumnus, George Amaya, died 5 November 2010.  This file contains his obituary an announcement from Manchester College and College plans for a funeral.

 
Student Development MC2007/101 College Students- the Eighties.  A speech. 
Student Development: New Student OrientationMC2002/301  New Student Orientation Pamphlet Collection,1967-1987 [incomplete]. 
Student Development: New Student Orientation HandbookMC2003/40 New Student Orientation handbook (1967) and letter to students and parents (date unknown).  
Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

 
Student Development: Student Government, Student Budget Board StatisticsMC2003/15 Student Budget Board statistics. 
Student Education Association (SEA)MC2002/260 

Student Education Association (SEA) Newspaper Clippings and News Releases Collection.

For additional information related to "Student Education Association," see:  The News-Journal, 10 April 2002 p.20; Oak Leaves, 14 November p.1; 12 December 1963 p.1; 19 December 1963 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.1; 2 May 1991, p.4; Future Teachers of America; Education/Professional Programs Division.

 
Student Enrollment and StatisticsMC General File: Student Enrollment and Statistics Manchester College Liberal Arts Program 1935-1936 to 1958, enrollment by course, number and percent.  
Student ExperienceMU2019/82 A publication produced midway through Jo Young Switzer's 4th year as College president. "The Manchester Spirit, Profiles of Ability and Conviction from Manchester Alumni and Students" tells the stories of  faculty, students and alumni, including: Art Gilbert, Sam Gunnerson, Tim Polakowski, Kyle Hupfer, Steve Alford, Malanie Degrandchamp, Jerry Sweeten, Bill Eberly, Tihitina Dagnew, Waiva Deardorff Lehman, Dean Lehman, Tiffany Berkebile, Alicia Roberts, Benson Onyeji, Parker Swanson. 
Student Fellowships and AwardsMC General File: Student Fellowships and Awards Student Fellowships and Awards: 1997-1998, a resource guide. 
Student Government: Articles of OrganizationMC2002/315  

Student Government Articles of Organization from 1963, 1969, 1980.

 
Student Housing: Alternative Housing, Morris, Leo and Ginny, Chicken CoopMC2007/22 Alternative student housing.  Chicken coop.

 

In 1946 there were many returning students that were veterans or who had been  in Civilian Public Service. Student housing was at a premium.  Some married couples were lucky to get rooms in trailers parked near campus.  Leo and Ginny Morris found an alternative solution, a brand new chicken coop placed in Professor Paul Halladay's back yard!

 
Student Housing: Housing Study Committee, 1970MC General File: Housing Study, 1970 

Housing Study Committee Report, 13 May 1970.

 
Student InsuranceMC General File: Insurance Student Insurance.  
Student Leadership RecognitionMC General File: Student Leadership Recognition Programs for the 4 April 1993 and 10 April 1994 Student Leadership Recognition Banquets. Templates for the Manchester College Student Leadership Award Certificates. Invitation to the 10th annual Student leadership Recognition Dinner. 
Student Leadership Recognition Dinner, 1990 MC General File: Student Leadership  1990 invitation to the Student Leadership Recognition Dinner.  
Student Life Committee: Co-Educational HousingMC General File: Student Life Committee  

Recommendations from the Student Life Committee on Co-Eductional Housing.

 
Student Life: Class CardsMC2004/14 Class cards for Hildreth Killen and Ruth Heestand for the course entitled Romans.  Stamped Nov 28 1927.  
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.


 
Student Senate: Mission StatementMC General File: Student Senate This file contains the 1977 Mission Statement of the Student Senate as well as its powers and duties.  Also included is a photocopy of a 22 November 1995 newspaper article announcing Amy DeLau's, of Union Mills, election as the Oakwood Hall representative to the Student Senate. 
Student Time CardsMC General File: Student Time Cards  Sample time cards from the past.  
Student: DeathsMC General File: Students' Deaths Records Materials related to the deaths of Manchester College Students. 
Student: Deaths & InjuriesMC2002/258 

Students' records of deaths including articles, e-mails, and memorial services.

Marsa A. Hatten, Michael T. Petry article 16 February 1987.

For information on student deaths during the 1918 flu epidemic see "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs 39 - 40.

See Also:  Aurora, 1946 p.67. Oak Leaves, 4 December 1947 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 26 November 1969 p.8; 11 April 1972, p.1; 11 May 1989, p.1-2; Gospel Messenger, 4 October 1947 p.17,

 
Student: Religious Affiliation 1973 - 1983MC2007/96 

Records for the distribution by church membership of undergraduate full-time students for: 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980,1981,1983.

 
Students 1965 - 1976: Troubled MC General File: Student Arrests A confidential file listing students and/or alumni who had altercations with the law circa 1965 - 1976.  
Students: Dorm Life and Campus Scenes, 1933-1949MU2013/150 Photographs showing student life and campus scenes at Manchester College, 1933-1949.  
Summer Conference Schedule 1991MC General File: Conference Services, Summer 1991 A schedule of summer conferences on the Manchestser College campus for the summer of 1991.  The memo is from Pennie S. Hoover, Conference Coordinator.  Meal prices are included.  
Summer SchoolMC2008/25 
  • Summer School booklets containing calendar, general information, class schedules, description of professors.
  • Two laminated pages featuring summer instructors: T. Wayne Rieman, Paul Keller, Max Allen, Neal Merritt, Ray Keim, Earl Garver, Dr. Bollinger, and Don Royer (no date given).
  • Brochures.
  • Summer Session 1954 brochure.
 
SundialMC General File: Sundial Letter giving and requesting information about the whereabouts of the original sundial that was on the Manchester College campus. 
Swank Crim, Louella Z.MC2003/134  Manchester College alumna, Louella Z. Swank Crim: Examination paper written by Louella Z. Swank Crim* at Manchester College, dated 24 January 1899 and entitled "Primary Geography."  
Switzer, President Jo YoungMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Switzer, Jo Young Articles related to Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer.  
Table TennisMC2004/488 

Table Tennis News Releases Collection.

 
Tackitt, FredAlumni Box 187: Tackitt, Fred 

Newsclipping about the Fred Tackitt Memorial Scholarship. Fred Tackitt was a Manchester College alumnus.

 

See also: MC General FIle: Student Deaths
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. 

 
TAMBSPI (Teacher-Assisted, Master-Based, Self-Paced Instruction)MC2002/264 

TAMBSPI (Teacher-Assisted, Master-Based, Self-Paced Instruction) Records:

Notice of discontinuation, correspondence, TALICO newsletters, general information.

 
Tau Kappa AlphaMC2002/266 

Tau Kappa Alpha ritual booklet and miscellaneous file, along with an assortment of papers containing speech awards, a report of the committee on public speaking in the matter of awards, a list of chapters of Tau Kappa Alpha in the Indiana-Michigan-Minnesota-Iowa Region, Chartered Chapters of Tau Kappa Alpha, a chapter report (undated), a press release (undated), a communications schedule for an unspecified year, draft of letter regarding a student "speakers' bureau."

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

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

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: Record of MembersMC2011/112 A bound notebook with letters in gold leaf, "TAU KAPPA ALPHA, Manchester College Chapter, RECORD OF MEMBERS."  Names of members and some minutes are inserted in the book.  The earliest members were initiated in May of 1936.  The name of the third initiate is Andrew W. Cordier. 
Teacher Education:MU2015/41 

General and Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Education majors - Institutional Courses to Meet State Requirements (28 February 1989).

General and Professional Education Requirements for Music, Physical Education and Visual Arts All Grads (K-12) Education Major 930 August 1989).

Requirements for a Teaching Major in Elementary Education - Institutional Courses to Meet State requirements (26 February 1989).

 
Theatre: Alpha Psi OmegaMC2008/174 

Alpha Psi Omega: Program from the New Student One Act Festival, circa 1998.

Student directors, Assistant directors, actors, in this production include:
Shawn Kobb, Jennifer Witty, Aaron Gardner, Jennifer Lundin, Sean Andes, Patrick Purvis, Beth Joseph, Larisa Hoke & Chris Fitze, Amanda Muench, Elaine Barajas, Eric Bendes, Laurel Sampson, Josh Brockway, Andy Helfrich, Kelly Tucker, Shelly Smith, Johanna Long, Anne Albright, Nicole Weaver, John Eshleman, Devin Keener, Jamie Eller, Ted Bryant, Ryan Hedstrom, Heidi Beck, Nick Studebaker.

 
Theatre: Alpha Psi OmegaMC2007/81 Promotional for 2004 student one acts. 
Theatre: Alpha Psi OmegaMC2002/8  

The file contains newspaper clippings and general information about Alpha Psi Omega.

 
Theatre: Tri Alpha and Alpha Psi Omega MC2002/331 Theatre department programs from 1920-1989 (incomplete).  Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity certificate.  
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Theological Exploration of VocationMC General File: Theological Explorations  

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

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

 
Thomas Marshall: Uzzel PresentationMC2003/239 Rev. Uzzel's presentation about Thomas Marshall and information about Rev. Uzzel.  
TIAA-CREF MC2002/269 

TIAA-CREF Campaign Records.

 
TIAA-CREF MC2002/2aa TIAA-CREF: A. Blair Helman Papers.  
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityMC MC General File: Timbercrest 1995 newsclipping reporting 38% of Timbercrest residents either graduated from or were employed by Manchester College.  
Timbercrest Senior Living CommunityBC2014/6 Minutes, correspondence, newsletters and other materials pertaining to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, formerly of Mexico, Indiana, beginning with 1968 dedicatory service. Other Timbercrest files from 1961 forward are also included in COB General Filing Cabinet: Timbercrest 
TobaccoMC General File: Tobacco 

Booklet entitled, "Antioch Notes," 15 September 1925, "Tobacco and Scholarship."

 

See Also: "Spartan Chew Crew," MC2009/11.

 
Tobacco Free PolicyMC General File: Tobacco Free Printouts of tobacco-free email announcements by President Jo Young Switzer. 
Town of North Manchester, Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Town of North Manchester Newspaper Articles 

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

At Manchester College, Conflict Resolution Course Set, 1996.

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

Flat Tax Would Only Worsen Inequality, by Worth Weller.

 
Town of North Manchester: Chamber of CommerceMC General File: Chamber of Commerce  Town of North Manchester Chamber of Commerce and interaction with Manchester College including guest passes to sports events.   
Town of North Manchester: History and DataMU2013/155, Folder 5 

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


Commencement Program for North Manchester Schools (1929).


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

 
Town of North Manchester: Manchester Recycling, Inc.MC2007/85 

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

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

 
Town of North Manchester: Manchester TogetherMC2002/197 

In March 1998, a group made up of North Manchester community members began meeting with the purpose of "working together to make this a better community, a healthy community, a hospitable community." - from a brochure entitled, "Manchester Together"

 
Town of North Manchester: PayrollMU2012/35 John Knarr, North Manchester historian, researched the three largest employers in North Manchester; Manchester College, the Public Schools and Peabody Seating Factory.  This information was obtained in 1940- Jobs and Wages as reported in the 1940 U.S. Census.  The 1940 Census report was released to the public on 2 April 2012, 72 years after it was taken. 
Town of North Manchester: Smith, Frances and FamilyMC2008/07 

Smith, Frances:

Frances Smith, Manchester College alumni, Class of 1923, and her historical North Manchester family.

 
Track and Field Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/13 1995 photocopies of newspaper articles related to MC's track program. 
Track and Field: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Track and Field Newspaper articles about Track and Field events at Manchester College. 
Trampusch, Dr. HeinrichMC General File: Trampusch, Dr. Heinrich Material related to Dr.Heinrich Trampusch.  
Tree Walk: CampusMU2015/52 "Manchester College Campus Tree Walk," a booklet identifying trees on campus along with location (2001). Other information and history behind campus trees. Class of 1941 Trees. 
Trees on CampusMC General File: Trees 

Information about trees on campus and trees in the Bible.

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

 
Trees on Campus: DiametersMC2002/272  

Diameters of trees on campus at different times in MC's history, from the Elmer Frantz Papers.

 
Trees: Biblical ReferencesMU2015/53 Workshop on "Trees of the Bible." 
Trees: Frantz ThesisMC2009/139 "Trees of Manchester College," by E. E. Frantz, Senior Thesis,1917. Correspondence by Frantz with Dr. Orpurt, Schwalm (1947 - 1961) describing the growth of Campus trees. 
Trees: Martin Luther King, Jr. SycamoreMC2003/311 

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

 
Tri Alpha: Newspaper Clipping and News ReleasesMC2002/273  

Tri Alpha newspaper clippings and news releases.

 
Tri Alpha: Paul Keller Report circa 1960'sMC General File: Speech/Drama Report, including a section about Tri Alpha by Paul Keller circa the 1960's. 
Tri Alpha: Production, Family Portrait, 1949MC2007/80 1949 Program for the Tri-Alpha production of "Family Portrait." 
Tri Alpha: Production, Lute Song, 1955MC General File: Tri Alpha 1955 Program for the Tri-Alpha production of "Lute Song."  
Tribolet, Jean AnnFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Tribolet, Jean Ann 

Material related to Jean Ann Tribolet.

See Also: MC General File: Faculty, New - for the fact sheet describing Manchester College New Faculty 1986:

Taken from a fact sheet entitled, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Jean Ann Tribolet has been named Registrar and Associate Professor of Education and Psychology.  She has had experience in teaching, counseling and has held administrative posts at the high school and college level. She comes to us from Columbia City High School where she was Director of Guidance.  She is an alumna of Manhcester College and also has degrees from the University of Colorado and Purdue University.

 
Tuberculosis on CampusMC General File: Tuberculosis Tuberculosis on Campus.  
TuitionMC General File: Tuition Tuition: Tuition fees highlighted in 1986 and 1987 newspaper articles along with institutional comparative studies. 
Ulrey, RusselMC2003/124 Russel Ulrey memorabilia. 
Union Renovation: Visual Aids and Project DescriptionMU2012/31 

Images describing plans for the renovation of the Union. A Public Relations piece entitled, "Fund-raising quickens for 'Main Street' College Union for Manchester College." 

 
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 NationsMC General File: United Nations Manchester College Celebrates 50 Years of the United Nations, program introducing speakers; Giandomenico Picco, Larry Forster, Lesley M. Wilkinson. 
United Nations Flag: DedicationMC General File Program for the dedication of Manchester College's United Nation's flag held on 25 October 25 1969. 
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 SexualitiesMU2015/133 Memos regarding Pride Week and the naming of the dance hosted by United Sexualities. 
United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
United Sexualities and Friends for Sexual AwarenessMC2002/276 

United Sexualities:  A group focusing on providing support to members of the GLBT community working to educate and promote dialogue amidst the Manchester community concerning issues of sexual minorities (for example, provides "safe zone" training).

Friends for Sexual Awareness:  A student-initiated group working to educate people about the different risks involved in unhealthy sexual lifestyles and the options surrounding safe sex.  It provides confidential information and support to people who are struggling with sex-related concerns.

 
V E Day MC General File: V E DAY V - E (Victory) Day Thanksgiving Service, 8 May 1945. 
Vacation Church SchoolMC2010/18 Vacation Church School instruction on Manchester College campus, newspaper article.  
Valentine's Dance and Valentine QueenMC2002/277 

News releases, program from 1957.

 
Vehicle policyMC2002/279 

Vehicle Policies Records.

For information related to "vehicle policy," see: Oak Leaves 17 September 1964 p.2; 24 September 1964 p.2

 
Veteran Services MC2010/7 Coordinator of Veteran Services.  
Vice President: Box 1Vice President's Box: #1 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.  
Vice President: Box 12Vice Presideint's Box: #12 

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

 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 4Vice President's Box: #4 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 5Vice President's Box: #5 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 7Vice President's Box: #7 

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

 
Vice President: Box 8Vice President's Box: #8 

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

 
Vice President: Box 9Vice President's Box #9 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vietnam War: Protest MaterialsMU2016/35 

Primarily materials related to the national and campus observance of Vietnam Moratorium Day.

 
Violence: Lemberg CenterMC2002/186 

The Lemberg Center for the Study of Violence contains information on the race riots of the 1960s and originated at Brandeis University outside of Boston.  The archive was transferred to Manchester College on permanent loan in 1979, and was housed there until 1997, when it was transferred to the University of Notre Dame.

See Also: Oak Leaves, 21 September 1979 p.6.

 
Vision StatementMC2008/18 Vision Statement Development of the 2008 Vision Statement. Background material and drafts. 
Visual Identity Program: Logos and SealsMC2002/289 As a result of the Visual Identity Program, a new logo was developed for Manchester College and debuted in January 1999.  It was followed in August 1999 by a newly developed MC, which was designed by Gib Foster of Manchester's Office of Printing Services.  
Volleyball: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Volleyball 

Newspaper articles about Manchester College Volleyball .

 
Volleyball: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Volleyball 

Newspaper articles about Manchester College Volleyball .

 
Volunteer Corps and Volunteer ServicesMC2010/132 

Volunteer information:

One brochure, "Manchester College Volunteer Corps and Volunteer Services,  Volunteering Love, Care, and Support."

One letter from the Office of Volunteer Services, 1997.

Statement of Mission and Operation of The Manchester Volunteer Program, Manchester College, 1989.

One newspaper article, "MC Students Volunteer Record Hours," 12 September 2000.

 
Volunteer ServicesMC General File: Volunteer Services 

Volunteer Services records.

  • Minutes, general info, mission statements, Ambassadors, "Manchester Serves..." booklet

See Also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.15; Church of the Brethren; Manchester College Bulletin November 1975 p.2; Missionary Visitor 11.6 (June 1909) p.186-189; 18.3 (March 1916) p.118-119; 21.3 (March 1919); 21.10 (Oct 1919) p.287; Oak Leaves 24 September 1964 p.1; 5 November 1964 p.2; Religious Activities Student Volunteer Band; Photo Box 71.

 
Volunteer Services, Manchester CollegeMC General File: Volunteer Services Manchester College Volunteer Services. 
Volunteers: Ambassador InformationMU2017/35 Information regarding volunteers working for Manchester College in various capacities (1996 - 2005) including: waivers of liability, check requests, paid mileage, locations, letters, hours served and project descriptions (1996 - 2004-2005). 
Waas, David: Transcription from InterviewMC General File: Transcripts, Waas Transcription from one of a series of interview tapes done under the support of the Lilly funds received by Manchester College in 1987.    
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
WartimeMC General File: Vietnam War, Protest Viet Nam War:  "Why We Marched in North Manchester," Leaflet Committee.  
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: Memories of Mrs. Harry WeimerMC General File: Weimer The Memories of Mrs. Harry Weimer. 
West End Chapel or West End MissionMC2007/50 

Photograph of West End Chapel, (also called West End Mission) at time of dedication.  Short reflection on its history by Prof. Bill Eberly.

 
West, Dan: Materials, Gift From Heifer Project InternationalMC2009/130 a,b,c Dan West File with copies of writings, DVD with clips of radio broadcases, pictures and video.  Photographs of Heifer Project in other countries.  These materials were gifts to the Archives from Heifer Project International. 
West, Dan: Memorabilia and LettersMC2010/113 

1.  Letter to Sabra written and signed by Dan West on Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board stationery.

2.  Christmas letter from the West Family to Sabra and her family with a handwritten personal note on the verso by Dan West.

3.  Exhibit A: One article by Sabra (Baker) Staley (Unit 11, 1951) entitled "A Sign Along th e Road."  This is a story about how Sabra came to join Brethren Volunteer Service and accepted an assignment in Castener, Puerto Rico, in years 1951-1952.

3.  Exhibit B:  One color copy of Dan West's name and address in the family guestbook, circa 1952.

4.  Letter with vignettes about Dan West and Sabra's family.

5.  The story of the "henna-haired landlady."

 

 

 

 
Western Brethren: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Western Brethren  Western Brethren: excerpts from The Monthly Gospel-Visiter.  
Why I TeachMC2011/213 

A collection of short faculty speeches on the topic of why they chose to teach at Manchester College.  The presentations are dated from 1993 forwards through 2003.

 
Wilbur's: Dedication ProgramMU2013/95 Dedication materials for the opening of Wilbur's, Funderburg Library, 5 October 2013. 
Winger Family Holiday Greeting: 1942MU2013/82 Winger family photograph holiday greeting of 1941-1942 with signature of Otho Winger. 
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

 
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, IdaMC2009/138 "Letters of Love, Ida Miller and Otho Winger," transposed by Lou Ann McKimmy.  
Winger, Otho: Faculty ProspectsMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Faculty and Prospects Letters President Otho Winger's correspondence regarding faculty prospects primarily for the 1920's. 
Winger, Otho: Family Christmas Card, 1937MC2007/44 

1936 Christmas Card with Otho Winger family photo and note on verso.

 
Winger, Otho: Memorial Fund GiftsMU2017/37 Financial data along with records of names and donations made to the Winger Memorial Fund. 
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: Reports to State, Church, GeneralMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Reports: State, Church, General  A varied collection of Otho Winger materials containing a variety of information, including but not limited to: Reports made to the Church of the Brethren and to the government,Carl Burt being offered a job, a listing of salaries. 
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.

 
Women's Issues, Women's RightsMC General File: Women's Issues  Reference to the 1948 amendment to the Manchester College student council constitution permitting a woman to be student president.  
Women's Recreation AssociationMC2002/284 

Women's Recreation Association news clippings and news releases.

 
Women's Residence Organization / Association of Women Students (AWS)MC2002/285 

Women's Residence Organization and Association of Women Students collection of materials.

See Also:  Oak Leaves, 30 April 1964 p.2; 7 May 1964 p.1; 14 May 1964 p.1; 8 October 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.3; 10 December 1964 p.1; 14 January 1965 p.4; 25 February 1965 p.2; 18 March 1965 p.3

 
Women's Residence Organization / Association of Women Students (AWS)MC General File: Dress Code Collection  Women's Dress Code. 
Women: College DressMU2019/56 "Dress Reform," written circa 1920, describing appropriate dress for women in college. 
Work Camp: Student ExperienceMC General File: Work Camp 

1959 return of two students from work camp experience:  Hoff and Endress.

 
Work Study: Payroll TotalsMU2013/40 Comparison of the number of work study payroll checks and payroll totals for October 1992, November 1992, December 1992, and January 1993 against figures for October 1991, November 1991, December 1991 and January 1992. 
Works Progress Administration/National Youth AdministrationMC2002/286 

Works Progress Administration/National Youth Administration Records.

 
Workshops, Symposiums and SeminarsMC2002/333 

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

 
Wrestling RecordsMU2014/165 Wrestling Spartan wrestling yearbooks, statistics, records, score-sheets, press releases, and other materials (1987 - 2007). Also grouped with this collection is MC2002/287, MC General File: Wrestling, and records from the athletic filing cabinet. 
Wright, EldonMC2003/127 Eldon Wright graduated from Manchester College in 1934. 
Young, E. S.MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Young, E. S. 

Annual Bible Institute - Program Jan. 3 to 31, 1899.

Special Bible Term and Revival Sermons at Mount Joy Church, Mt. Pleasant, PA

 
Young, E.S.: President, Manchester CollegeMC2002/104v  

E. S. Young taught New Testament history, hermaneutics, theology, sacred history, and Old Testament history.  He also served as Manchester's president 1895-1899.

  • Biographical information photo, letters.

See Also: MCGeneral File: Faculty/Staff, Young, E. S. -  has copies of photographs of President E. S. Young, his family and house on 507 Miami Street, North Manchester.  His brother and business partner was S. S. Young.

 
Young, John F.: BinderMU2019/76a Binder titled "Q Card Topics, created by Manchester College trustee, John F. Young. 
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.: Photograph of HouseMC General File: see Faculty/Staff, Young, E. S. 

S. S. Young was President E. S. Young's partner and brother.  A photo of the S. S. Young house 716 Wayne Street, North Manchester is in the E. S. Young materials.

See Also: "Manchester College a Century of Faith, Learning and Service," by Timothy K. Jones.

 
Youth Events Sponsored by or Held at Manchester: NewsclippingsMU2017/59 Events for youth/young people sponsored by or held at Manchester College: Competition for High School writers (1992), Young Author's Conference (1992), Jr. High School Art Exhibit (1992), Metro North Social Studies Fair (1992), Wabash Valley Youth Orchestra String Festival (1992), MC Poetry Contest (1993), Wabash County MC math contest z (2003). 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Aged Persons Home and Orphanage: Southern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2010/3 Secretary Book for Aged Persons Home and Orphanage of the Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District. Secretary's records from the creation of the Articles of Association in 1918 to its merger with the Mexico Welfare Home in 1951.  
Annual Conference: Delegate CredentialCOB General File: Credential Credential for Delegates to District and General Conferences including Declaration of Principles and Purpose, 1947.  
Aukerman, Dale H., by Miller, Donald E.BC2007/24 Aukerman, Dale: Biographical sketch by Donald E. Miller.  
Beery, William and Statler, Ruth: Brethren PeopleBC2010/16 

"Invocation Hymn," by Ruth Statler (poet) and WIlliam Berry (composer)*.  SIgnature of WiIliam Berry on the lower left corner.

 
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Bethany Biblical Seminary: HandbookBC2011/5 One handbook from Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1939-40. 
Bethany Theological Seminary Campus Moves Oak Brook, IL.BC2007/1 "A Dream Unfolds," brochure marketing campus move to Oak Brook, IL. 
Bethany Theological Seminary: Bulletin CollectionCOB General File: Bethany Theological Seminary Collection of the "Bulletin," a publication of Bethany Biblical Seminary
Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

 
Blickenstaff, Missionaries, India: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Missionaries 

Photograph: Miss Blickenstaff and colleague in Mahableswa, India, in costumes.  It is not known if Miss Blickenstaff is a tourist, a missionary or if she is the Mary Blickenstaff referred to in the Brethren Encyclopedia.  The Brethren Encyclopedia writes of a Lynn (Mt. Morris Academy) and Mary Blickenstaff (La VerneCollege) as traveling to India in 1921 where Lynn Blickenstaff served as mission treasurer.  In 1935 Lynn became the manager of the Intermission Business Office in Bombay.  Mary assisted in administration, taught and hosted missionaries and visitors.  In 1946 the Church World Service asked Lynn to direct relief work in India    Their son, David Blickenstaff, was a 1937 Manchester College graduate.

 
Brethren Church MinistriesCOB General File: Brethren Groups, Brethren Church Ministries  

Brethren Church Ministries:

The Brethren Church international missionary programs calendar with photos, 2005.

Note: The Brethren Church is not to be confused with the Church of the Brethren.

 
Brethren Crusaders for PeaceBC2004/25  Brethren Crusaders for Peace materials. 
Brethren Digital ArchivesBC2019/1 Brochures describing the Brethren Digital Archives project along with an appeal for donations. 
Brethren History: Flat Rock, North CarolinaCOB General File: History 

History: Flat Rock Church of the Brethren, Dunkards in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Genealogical Notes on the Jonathan Miller Family.

"Recorded Official Action of the Flat Rock Church."

 
Brethren in North Dakota: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/2 Brethren in North Dakota. 
Brethren Service CupBC2006/4 

The history behind the Brethren Service Cup wtih recollections by Bob Frantz, designer and craftsman of the prototype.

 
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.

 
Camp Bethel, VA: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Camp Bethel Camp Bethel, VA, Dessie Miller, Garnett E. Phibbs.  See Brethren GF: Camp Bethel 
China Relief: Church of the BrethrenBC2014/12 

Narrative and video documentation of the mission and relief work conducted by the Church of the Brethren in the country of China from 1908 through 1951.

 
Christian Education, Central Region: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/7 Church of the Brethren Central Region-Indiana: Correspondence regarding Christian education. 
Christian Education: My Bible BookBC2011/14a-L 

BC2011/14a: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Fall Quarter, Course 1, Part 1, Oct. Nov. Dec., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

BC2011/14b: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Winter Quarter, Course 1, Part 2, Jan., Feb., March., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

See Scope and Content on the BC2011/14a-L Accession Page to review additional volumes of this graded series.

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/16a-c 

In His Hand, Parts 1, 2 and 3, by Graydon F. Snyder, Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, copyright 1964 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/17a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum:

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

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

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

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

 

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His SpiritBC2011/18a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His Spirit, Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, copyright 1966 and 1967 by the General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. Authors: Fancher, Shull, Kieffaber and Wagner.

 

 

 
Church of Brethren: DoctrineBC2004/33 The Task Force on Brethren History and Doctrine.  Board of Christian Education.  The Brethren Church.  "The Brethren:  Growth in Life and Thought." 
Church of the Brethren and Brethren Church: PublicationsBC2014/11 An assortment of publications related to the Church of the Brethren and to the Brethren Church. 
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 HistoryCOB General File: History 

"Mid-Nineteenth Century Observances of Selected U.S. Religious Groups, "The Way We Were (Till about 1860) and assorted historical pieces of information."

"The Bible Our Creed," pamphlet by Eld. S. K. Utz.

 

 
Church of the Brethren, Beliefs: Pamphlets and BookletsCOB General File: Brethren Belief Pamphlets and Booklets Many pamphlets and booklets describing beliefs, upheld and under discussion, by the Church of the Brethren, including a paper entitled: "Theological basis of Personal Ethics." 
Church of the Brethren, Council of the Boards Meeting, Winona Lake, 1935BC2010/18 

Minutes for the Council of Board.  It appears as if the Board met in order to make proposals to the delegates of Annual Conference.  A revision of the 1935 - 1936 budget was to be presented.

 
Church of the Brethren: 186th Annual Conference NewsBC2010/43 Newsletter for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, 1 July 1972.   
Church of the Brethren: AnniversaryBC2008/11 

Anniversary, Three Hundredth Events and Activities.

1. One brochure.

 
Church of the Brethren: Anniversary, 250thCOB General File: Anniversary, 250th 250th Anniversary:  Hymn, "God of All Nations," Anthem for Mixed Chorus.  Prize-winning text in the 250th Anniversary Hymn Contest of the Church of the Brethren.  Words by Edward K. Ziegler, music by Don Frederick. 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2007/4 

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference NewspapersBC2009/09 Annual Conference and District Conference Newspapers circa the 1920's.  
Church of the Brethren: Assorted MaterialsROBCSeptember2012/19 A plethora of information on various churches and districts of the Church of the Brethren in the areas of Illinois/Wisconsin and Indiana.  Church histories and General Brotherhood Board topics.  Southern Indiana legal drafts and documents. Now being described under BD2018/2, BC2018/3, BC2018/5. 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Revival Fellowship COB General File: Brethren Revival Fellowship 

Many pamphlets and flyers produced by the BRF, the Brethren Revival Fellowship along with a description of their concerns.

Brochure: "Brethren Revival Fellowship: What It Is And What It Does," 1987.

Brochure: 1976 brochure, "What is the Brethren Revival Fellowship?" BRF WITNESS Vol. 11 No. 3 1976.

Flyer:  "Calling Prospective Bible Students (high school age and adults) to attend Brethren Bible Institute, sponsored by the Brethren Revival Fellowship, Summer 1974 (July 29 through August 23) on the Campus of Elizabethtown College"

 
Church of the Brethren: Christian Education MaterialsBC2006/25 

Christian Education.

 
Church of the Brethren: Civil WarBC2020/5 The Church of the Brethren during the Civil War, with emphasis on John Kline and the Dunker meetinghouse at Antietam, Maryland. 
Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/10 1966 article by theologian Martin Marty  in "The National Catholic Reporter" in which he compares the challenges of the Church of the Brethren with those of the Catholic Church. What does the future hold? 
Church of the Brethren: 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: Handbook of Style and UsageBC2012/9 Church of the Brethren Handbook of Style and Usage, Harriet Ziegler, Editor. 
Church of the Brethren: Historical Fellowship of the Central RegionBC2010/37 

One paper announcing the organization of the Historical Fellowship of the Central Region, Church of the Brethren

 
Church of the Brethren: HistoryBC2020/4 Articles regarding the 300th Anniversary of the Church of the Brethren, Christopher Sauer, Jr., Alexander Mack, Jr., Ephrata Cloister, Conrad Beissel, Samuel Weir (African American), Sarah Righter Major (female minister), the Wolfe families. 
Church of the Brethren: IllinoisBC2020/6 articles regarding the history of the Church of the Brethren in Illinois and the possibility that Abraham was baptized by a Dunker elder. 
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: Indiana Regional Office, Salaries and BenefitsBC2010/45 1960 - 1961 correspondence between Robert Greiner, Treasurer, Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board and Robert Greiner, David Yeatter, and Mark Schrock.  Some material deals with financial arrangements surrounding Galen Lehman discontinuance at the Regional Office as Regional Secretary, and the transfer of Mark Schrock to fill the vacency. Other letters deal with church extension loan notes.  Also included is a report on employee Revisions to The Group Insurance and Pension-Annuity Plans
Church of the Brethren: Journey in Jesus WayBC2017/27 "Journey in Jesus' Way," original interviews and some footage, by videographer, David Sollenberger, in which members of the Church of the Brethren share their faith on many topics. 
Church of the Brethren: Mahlon Rinehart, District Account Book and CorrespondenceBC2010/22a,b Letters from the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, a receipt, and one account booklet beloning to Mahlon Rinehard, District Treasurer, Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/2 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/3 

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

A variety of materials regarding the Church of the Brethren collected during the ages. "Academy for Church Leadership," Summer Intensive, 1987 - "Volunteer Service in the Local Church," featuring New Windsor BVS class with Dan West - 1987 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring Ronald Reagan and the Central American Peace Agreement - 1988 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring, "Civil Rights at Critical Juncture" - Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, 1902, 1908,1940, 1954, 1955, 1960 - "Jesus Christ - Our Hope," Indiana Brethren Young Adult Retreat, 1976 (Warstler, Carter) - Three year Reading Course for Licensed Ministers - Eldership Ordination1965, Manchester/Liberty Mills COB.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Multicultural / Cross-CulturalBC2020/9 Articles from the Church of the Brethren publication, "Messenger," regarding cross-cultural and multi-cultural efforts within the denomination. 
Church of the Brethren: Northeastern Ohio DistrictBC2002/8 Northeastern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren Records
  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z
 
Church of the Brethren: Northern Illinois and Wisconsin District, RecordsBC2002/4 

Northern Illinois and Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren Records.

  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z

 

 
Church of the Brethren: PostcardBC2003/4 Church of the Brethren General Offices postcard.  
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/23a 

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/24 Statements, tracts, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals.  A publication, "Prayer for...Missions." 
Church of the Brethren: PublishingBC2018/22 "For This Day, 100 Years of Publishing in the Church of the Brethren, 1897-1997," published by the Brethren press (1897-1997), an historical account from 1708 forward. 
Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana District MaterialsBC2012/5 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Tracts: Church of the BrethrenBC2005/3 Church of the Brethren, "Another Way of Living" tracts:
  • simplicity
  • salvation
  • Jesus
  • baptism
  • creeds
 
Church of the Brethren: Trends in the Central RegionBC2018/13 "Trends in the Church of the Brethren" (1949), "Trends of Central Region pastors and Congregations," list of members of the General Brotherhood Board and District Fieldworkers in the Central Region (1954), Number of people on various boards in each district of the Central Region, statistical report of pastors and pastorates in the Region (undated, but possibly 1954). 
Church of the Brethren: Urban MinistryBC2020/10 2006 November article from the "Messenger" regarding the Church of the Brethren's call urban ministry. 
Church of the Brethren: Volunteer Service BC2004/28 

Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service Materials.

 
Church of the Brethren: War StatementsBC2004/22 

Church of the Brethren statements on war.

 
Church of the Brethren: Young PeopleBC2010/24 A copy of a brochure advertising the "Brethren Young People's Conference," Ohio Conference, sponsored by the Young People's Department of the General Sunday School Board, Elgin, Illinois. 
Church of the Brethren: YouthBC2006/9 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: YouthCOB General File: Youth Movement "The Youth Movement in the Church of the Brethren," 1948.  A booklet by Fellowship of Nonresident Members, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. 
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.  
Civil Disobedience: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/27 

Civil disobedience:

  • Annual Conference 1969. "Obedience to God and Civil Disobedience."
  • Brethren Service Commission.  "Taxes for War Purposes."
  • General Brotherhood Board.  "Taxes for War Purposes."
  • War Tax Resistence. ""War Tax Resistence."
 
Civilian Public Service COB General File: Civilian Public Service 

"Manchester College, 1997 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," issue dedicated to Civilian Public Service - After 50 Years.   Interviews with men and their responses to war as well as memories and reflections regarding Civilian Public Service: 

John Ebersole, J. Roy Valencourt, Gilbert R. Weldy, Larry Gara, Lester J. Glick, Melvin Holt, Paul Keller, Harry K. Zeller, Wilbur Dunbar.

 
Compulsory Military ServiceBC2003/8 

Compulsory Military Service Article Collection, including:

"Atom Bomb May Kill Draft Issue" Chicago Daily News 16 October 1945

"Atom Boosts G.I.'s Value" Chicago Daily News 17 October 1945

 
Compulsory Military Service Materials BC2004/23 

Letter to Harry S. Truman regarding compulsory military service from historic peace churches.

Weaver, E. Paul.  "From UMT to Peace."

Weaver, E. Paul. "Keep America Free from Military Regimentation."

Weaver, E. Paul.  Untitled document.

 
Compulsory Military Service PamphletBC2004/29 Compulsory Military Service: Fellowship of Reconciliation pamphlet 
Compulsory Military Service Postcard CollectionBC2003/3 

L. W. Shultz Compulsory Military Service Postcard Collection:

 

1-4    BW political cartoon protesting compulsory military service.  Circa 1948.  Produced by Brethren Service Commission, General Brotherhood Board.  Unused cards.

5-13    Quote from Hitler's Mein Kampf regarding compulsory military service.  Circa 1948.  Produced by Brethren Service Commission, General Brotherhood Board.  Unused cards.

 
Conscientious Objection: Reporter, (The)BC2006/18 Conscientious Objection:  "The Reporter."  Issues from July, 1942, Vol. I, No. 1 through January 15, 1946. Periodical established to provide accurate, objective information about conscientious objectors. 
Conscientious Objectors Information: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/35 

Brethren Conscientious Objectors Information:

"Alternatives for Draft-Age Men."

"The Noncombatant and Conscience."

"Recommendations to Brethren Conscientious Objectors."

"Summary on Current Information on Draft, Alternative Service."

 
Dunbar, WilburBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur - biographical 

Material related to Wilbur Dunbar.

See Also: Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.7; 23 March 1946 p.13.

Interview by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry. Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather. Manchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Ikenberry, L. D.

 
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.

 
Ecumenical Movement: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Ecumenical Ecumenical Movement.  Brochure, Church of the Brethren in the Ecumenical Movement," by E. Paul Weaver.   
Evangelists Within the Church of the Brethren, 1920BC2016/10 1920 Evangelistic Record telling the names of evangelists within the Church of the Brethren, their address, number of revivals, and number of persons won for Christ 
Far Western Brethren: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/19 Far Western Brethren: "A Short Historical Sketch of the Far Western Brethren of the so-called Dunkard Church and of the Hadley Creek Church in Pike County, Illinois, to the year 1885." 
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. 
Gandhi Passes Through Mission: Miller, Miss E. B.BC2011/8 An article from "The Missionary Visitor," May 1930, writes about Gandhi and his volunteers sweeping through Jalalpor where Miss E. B. Miller, native of Waterloo, Iowa, served as a missionary.  This was written about in the New York Times
General Brotherhood Board and Commissions AgendaBC2007/16 Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board and Commissions Agenda, November, 1953 
Germantown, PennsylvaniaCOB General File: Germantown One booklet containing the history of Germantown, Pennsylvania and its relationship to the Church of the Brethren. 
Heifer Project: "A Primer, Heifers For Relief." BC2006/12: Heifer 1. One small paper-bound booklet by the Heifer Project Committee, Nappanee, Indiana and illustrated by Mrs. Virginia Crim. 
Heifer Project: Seagoing CowboysBC2006/5 

Seagoing Cowboys:

1.  Issue #6 of "Catoctin History,"  Fall/Winter 2005.

2.  January 10, 2006 issue of "The Mennonite."

3.  "The Impossible Dream, How the Heifer Project Came to Be," Reiff Miller.

"Ride 'Em Seagoing Cowboy!," "A 1940s Brethren/UNRRA Partnership Touched Countless Lives," by Reiff Miller.

 
Higher Education: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Higher Education "A Study of the History of Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren."   
Historic Peace Churches' Statement on War: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/16 Historic Peace Churches' statement on war. 
In Good Faith newsletter: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/10 

In Good Faith newsletter collection. 

Volume 4 (1948) [incomplete].

 
Indiana Council of Churchers 1986: Annual ReportBC2010/50 Indiana Council of Churches Annual report to Member Judicatory Bodies in February of 1986. 
Inner Peace MovementBC2016/18 The Inner Peace Movement was not studied or approved by an official group of the Church of the Brethren. The IPM was a movement in which members reached for richer spiritual insight but also stretched the boundaries of the main line church. 
Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
Laura Wine, Africa, Medical Missionary: Brethren PeopleBC2006/10 

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

 
Mack, AlexanderBC2001/6 Alexander Mack, leader of the Schwarzenomer Neutavfer (sic) [Schwarzenauer Neutäufer, or forerunners of the Church of the Brethren and related groups], wrote a letter to the Count of Ysenburg-Büdingen Moravianborn on 5 September 1711.  The original letter is kept in the Archives of the Castle.  It has been translated into modern German by Gudrun Meyer and into English by Barbara Ollesch.  
Mack, Alexander: PageantBC2018/12 The "Pageant of Alexander Mack" was likely presented in the North West Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren in 1944 and depicts the historical theology guiding Mack's decisions and thought. 
Michigan District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2002/6 

Michigan District of the Church of the Brethren Records:

  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z
 
Military: MinistryBC2004/26 From "Fellowship with our Boys in the Military":  The Church...respects the right of individual conscience.  Some of our young men...believe it their duty to render full or limited military service.  The Brethren Service Committee therefore felt it was a part of their Christian ministry to maintain a warm fellowship with our boys in the training camps." 
Miller, Donald : Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Donald E.  Materials related to Donald E. Miller, former professor of Christian Education and Ethics and Director of Graduate Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary in Oak Brook, Illinois, former General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren, and former Manchester College Trustee. 
Ministry Training: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Ministry Training Issue 1, Fall 1987, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren. Issue 2, Spring 1988, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren." 
Minnich, Dale: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Minnich, Dale E. Article about Dale Minnich's appointment as associate general secretary of the General Board and executive of the General Services Commisssion of the Church of the Brethren.  
Mission Twelve HandbookBC2007/22: Mission Twelve One Mission Twelve handbook.  Mission Twelve was created to be a vital depth experience in Christian community.  It was developed in 1962 by the Christian Education Commission of the General Brotherhood Board of the Church of the Brethren.  
Missionary Prayer ChainBC2015/8 A chain-letter postcard (1906) from Lydia Metzger of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Miss Effie Montel, of North Manchester, Indiana, requesting prayer for missionaries. 
Missionary: DisappearanceBC2013/6 Minnerva Neher, Alva Harsh and Mary Hykes Harsh, missionaries to China during the Japanese invasion, disappeared after answering a call for help 2 December 1937. Supplement to Gospel Messenger 10 December 1938 calling for eieght new workers in China. 
MissionsCOB General File: Missions "The Sun Never Sets on the Work of the Church of the Brethren," February 1927 - COB mission work in Africa, China, and India, with description of number of churches, membership, and colleges in the United States. 
Missions in Africa: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Missionaries 

Africa, hand-written notes on the start-up of missions in the country. 

 
Nead: Peter Nead CollectionBC2010/51a,b,c 

Books by and belonging to Peter Nead, 1796 - 1877. 

BC2010/51a: "Theological Writings on Various Subjects (1850),"  by Peter Nead.

BC2010/51b: Book of writings about Peace, given by Russell R. Lambert, Dayton, Ohio, 1944, the great grandson of Peter Nead.  Written in the book is "This Book is the Property of Peter Nead."

BC2010/51c:  "Peter Nead's Book" written on interior along with another inscription, "Given by Russell R. Lambert, R.I. Dayton, Ohio. On the very back page are the words, "Peter Nead's Book of Universalism."  The book title is, "Notes on the Parables of the New Testament, by  Hosea Ballou, Pastor of the Universalist Church and Society in Portsmouth, N.H.....,"1812."

 
New Community Project: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: New Community Material related to the New Community project. 
Nigeria: Postcard from JosBC2015/7 Postcard featuring King's College, Lagos, Nigeria on recto, and note from missionary in Jos, Nigeria on recto - written to Elder O. D. Buck, Franklin Grove, Illinois. 
Noffsinger, StanBrethren People File: Noffsinger, Stan 

Material related to Stan Noffsinger, Manchester College alumnus, and General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2004/6 Northern District of Indiana Conference materials,1983. 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: Conference Materials, 2003BC2004/36 Northern District of Indiana Church of the Brethren Conference materials, 2003.  
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2002/2 

Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren records.  Records include general files and topics, such as Women's Work, as well as information on individual congregations.

 
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

 
Northwestern Ohio, Northern Ohio District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/9 Northwestern Ohio/Northern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren Records  
Organization and Polity: Church of the BrethrenBC2011/9a,b 

BC2011/9a: Manual of Brotherhood Organization and Polity, Church of the Brethren, Revised 1962, Church of teh Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois. Rufus King writtin on the cover. Handwritten note on yellow paper inside from Mrs. Tom Wetzel, North Manchester, Indiana regarding statement of church donations.

 

BC2011/9b Manual of Brotherhood Organization and Polity, Church of the Brethren, revised 1965, Church of the Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois.  R. King handwritten on book cover.

 
Orphan TrainsBC2007/14 

Information and resources about Orphan Trains from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

 

 
Outdoor Ministries: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Outdoor Ministries 

Information relating to outdoor ministries.

 
Peace Churches: Differing Peace PosturesBC2018/17 A memo written 2 May 1972 by H. Lamar Gibble to the WMC Staff of the Church of the Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois. He reports on the diversity within the historic peace churches in areas such as matters of peace vs. social justice, classical concepts of violence as opposed to institutional and systemic violence, and the relative emphasis upon Biblical concepts regarding non-resistance and non-violent resistance. 
Peace Oratorical ContestBC2012/6 

One program from the Peace Oratorical Contest, 14 June 1930.  The program includes speakers and the the titles of their presentations. It appears as if all of the Church of the Brethren institutions had a representative at the contest, except for LaVerne College.

 

 
Peace Team Materials: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/24 Peace team test, memos, civil defense material. 
Peace: "War is Contrary to the Will of God," 1951BC2012/3 Booklet, titled, War is Contrary to the WIll of God," statements by the Historic Peace Churches and the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, July 1951. 
Records, South/Central Indiana District of the :Church of the BrethrenBC2002/3  

South/Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Records.

  • General A-F
  • General H-Z, Congregations A-M
  • Congregations N-Z, Treasurer Records
  • Treasurer Records
 
Royer, Donald, DissertationBC2004/1 

Donald Royer dissertation, "The Acculturation Process and the Peace Doctrine of the Church of the Brethren in the Central Region of the United States." 

 
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. 
Seagoing CowboysBC2009/06 

The Seagoing Cowboys: The Manchester Story.  A presentation made by Peggy Reiff Miller for the North Manchester Historical Society Dinner, 9 March 2009.

Photographs of the Seagoing Cowboys in attendance.

 

For more Sea-Going Cowboy material See Also: The Dan West exhibit, 1st Floor, Funderburg Library.  

 
Simple LifeBC2007/22 Church of the Brethren leaflet composed by Harper S. Will about the doctrine of living the "simple life."  One article, "Simple Living: A New Necessity," by T. Wayne Rieman. 
South Central District, Indiana: Church of the Brethren BC2004/3  Vouchers for reimbursement,1955, Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central District: Collection of MaterialsBC2014/10a-g 

An assortment of  items found in basement of the South Central Indiana District Office building.  Some interesting items include a notebook containing Funerals at the Eel River Church along with obituaries of individuals who died in the area.

 
South Central District: District Office FilesBC2014/18 Files from the District Office of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central Indiana District: Historical CommitteeBC2019/2 Materials belonging to the South Central Indiana District Historical Committee 
Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/13 Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes, 1948-55.  
Southern District: By-LawsBC2004/12 By-laws of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Southern Illinois District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/5  

Southern Illinois District of the Church of the Brethren Records

General A-Z

Congregations A-Z

 
Southern Indiana District, Indiana: Church of the Brethren BC2004/14 Conferences of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, 1969 - 1970. 
Southern Ohio District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/7  

Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren general and congregational records as well as copies of the Memo, the District newsletter.

 
Southern/Middle Indiana Merger Feasibility Study: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/11  Southern/Middle Indiana Merger Feasibility Study.  
Stewardship Conference, Central Region Church of the Brethren, Indiana: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/15 Stewardship Conference of the Central Region Church of the Brethren, Indiana . 
Student Fellowship Organization: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/5 Constitution of the Student Fellowship Organization of the Church of the Brethren. 
Sugar Creek: RecordsBC2016/19 

Memorial contributions in honor of Ida Dimmick.

Renewal of license to the ministry.

Budgets and Church Treasurer reports and records. Purchases, donations, and payments made by Sugar Creek.

Legal documents and correspondence regarding Sugar Creek's inheritance from will. 

 
Sunday School ResourcesBC2013/3a,b Church of the Brethren resources for teaching Sunday School.  Curriculum adaptable to children, young people and adults. Curriculum for adults. 
The Christian Challenge, Publication from The Brethren of Early Christianity: Community Farm of the BrethrenBC2011/11 

The Archivist does not know which Brethren group this publication relates to.  It was found in the Archives' stacks and was not discarded because of potential value to future research.  The title and address of the publication follows:

"The Christian Challenge," The Brethren of Early Christianity, Community Farm of the Brethren, R. R. #4, Bright, Ontario, Canada.

 
The Messiah: Church of the Brethren PerformancesBC2007/17 The Messiah: Annual Conference and Church of the Brethren District performances. 
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityBC2004/8 Timbercrest Financial Information  
Tornados, Church of the Brethren: 1965BC2004/20 

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

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

 
Travel and the Brethren: BrochureCOB General File: Travel A brochure describing the Brethren Travel Fellowship, sponsored by the national recreation Committee of the Churhc of the Brethren. 
Voices for an Open SpiritVOS: Information 

The VOS (Voices for an Open Spirit) Journal Vol. 2, Issue 1. 

See Also: www.VoicesforanOpenSpirit.org

 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
William Eberly, William: Church Music CollectionBC2003/9 

A church music collection donated by William Eberly.

 
Windfall Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2016/4 Records of the Windfall Church of the Brethren, part of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Winger, Otho: Zigler, M. R.BC2011/22 

Correspondence between M. R. Zigler and Otho Winger primarily related to the mission work of the Church of the Brethren.  Many names are referred to in these letters.  Not all letters are between Winger and Zigler.  There is mention of Winger's illness and operation on his head. The letterheads on these letters change:

  • General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren.
  • General Mission Board of the Church of the Brethren, 1929.
  • Home Missions and Ministry, Church of the Brethren.
 
Women of SpiritCOB General File: Women, Programs For The program, Woman of Spirit, was designed"...to nurture women and enable women to be co-partners in the ministry and mission of the whole church."   
World War II: 1956 Brethren Service Work in EuropeBC2018/18 "A Summary Report on an Administrative Visit Abroad to the Executive Committee of the General Brotherhood Board," by W. Harold Row. A look on many church mission and social service projects spanning forty thousand miles, thirty countries, four continents, and six major religions. 
World War II: Political and Religious Aftermath BC2018/15 "Impressions and Observation of a Brief Trip to the European Continent, July 25 - September 18, 1949," by A. Stauffer Curry. 
Zigler, M. R.: The M. R. Zigler ProjectBC2017/25 "The M. R. Zigler Project, Portrait of a Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews M. R. Zigler, Don Durnbaugh, Ken Morse, Hilton Harman, Geraldine Glick, Enten Eller, Hilton Harman, Desmond Bittinger, Eldon Burke, David Eberly, Hazel Peters, Ken Kreider, Clyde Carter, E. Paul Weaver, Linda Logan and Geraldine Glick. 
 


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