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

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic PoliciesMC2003/131 

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

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

 

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

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
  • Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
  • Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
  • Videotape and closed-circuit television.
  • From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
    • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
    • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  
  • Miscellaneous materials from the files 
  • An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
    • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
    • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
    • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
    • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
    • January Term Load.
    • Course Requirements for various majors.
    • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
    • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).
 
Accounting and Business: Department Syllabi, Education and Professional Programs Division MC2004/92 

Accounting and Business Department Syllabi Collection.

 
Administration Building: Postcard, Pre-1921 ViewMC2003/56 

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

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

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

 
Admissions: Freshman Profiles 1966 - 1984MC2007/204 Freshman Class Profiles and Characteristics of Freshmen: Varying Years 1966 - 1984. 
Admissions: Materials 1989 - 2009MC2012/85 - Contents Part Two 

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

 
Admissions: NewsletterMC2008/148 Admissions Newsletter: "January at Home and Abroad" 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
AdvancementMC2007/12 Homecoming preparation for years 1975 through 1994, "M" Association records, alumni nominating committee correspondence, alumni service award information, etc. 
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: 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: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

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

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni AssociationMC2010/51 Office of Alumni Administration:  AAFRO House / Intercultural Center Reunion, during Manchester College Homecoming, October, 2009, invitation card.  
Alumni Association: EventsMC2009/152 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Program for "Manchester College Spartan Soccer, Alive in '95."
  • Reunion: Class of 1941, activities and "Test Your Memory," quiz (with answers).
  • "Golden Anniversary, 1927-1977, 'The Mini-Aurora."
  • 1990 Centennial Celebration.
  • Cluster Reunion, May 17-19, 1991.  Theme: "It Happened On Our Watch..."
  • 1991, Set-up Needs for May 1991 Alumni Day "Weekend."
  • Invitation for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008.
  • Brochure, "Alumni Connections for Life, Alumni Days, June 3-4, 2009."
 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions Large Box 18: Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions Alumni Homecoming Published Brochures and Programs including "Big Top, M.C. Homecoming October 7-10, 1999 featuring Spartan football tackles 75th season,  Alumni Award Winners, Cloyd Dye, Melanie May, Wayne Miller, Beverly Ott, photos classes of 1929, 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954 and tribute to Frances Smith Thomas.  
Alumni Days and Alumni ReunionsLarge Box 18: Homecoming 1994. Letterhead including Board of Directors for Homecoming October 8, 1994.  
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

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

 
Alumni Days October 2011 and Homecoming October 2011MC2011/220 Promotional materials announcing Alumni Days, June 2011 and Homecoming, October 2011. 
Alumni EventsMU2012/60 

This collection contains materials related to Alumni Events.

 
Alumni Relations: Class Reunion FilesMU2016/11 Class reunion files from the Classes of 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1953.  Dormitory  housing records for Schwalm Hall (Fall 1977 - Spring 1989) and Garver Hall (Fall 1977- Spring 1989) and Schwalm renovation and restructuring plan 18 April 2000. Schwalm reunion list of 1977 alumni? 
Alumni Relations: Departmental and Alumni TreasuresMU2016/13 Postcards, lettermen jacket patches/awards, oak leaf stamp, MC pamphlet from Great Depression, Alumni of Color meeting video, "Dona Nobis Pacem" Italy Tour (2004), "Celebrating the Vision" DVD, 2010 Alumni Honor Award Banquet (audio), identified pictures of alumni. 
Alumni Relations: HomecomingMU2018/23 Homecoming materials from the Office of Alumni Relations: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. 
Alumni Reunion: PhotographsMU2017/90 

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

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

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

 
Alumni Service Award: PhotographsMU2017/8d 

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

 
Alumni Service Awards: PhotographsLarge Box 18: Folder, Alumni Service Award Winners  Photograph of Alumni Service Award Winners, Homecoming 1977 - 1978, Alison and Jim Adams, Clara and N. Ivan Patterson.   
Alumni StoriesMU2020/65 Alumni stories primarily about Otho Winger, yet a few others about the M Club, Mr. Fish, the College basketball team of 1924,   
Alumni Tour, Europe 1990: VideoMU2013/63 

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

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

 
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).

 
Art Show: 2019MU2019/87 Program for the 2019 alumni art show in Link Gallery, A Celebration of Homecoming
Athletic Department: M Club PhotographPhoto Box 2, File Folder #1 

Photographs of members of the "M" Club, the Manchester "letter:"

 
Athletic Department: PhotographsPhotograph Box 24  

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

 
Aurora 1989 World Views PhotographsMC2008/183a-e Aurora 1989 World Views photographs. 
Aurora: Photographs 2001MC2004/408 

Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  Many photographs are identified, including but not limited to:

  • Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
  • NRHH #83.
  • Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
  • Photographs of international students #14, #16.
  • Amnesty International #13.
  • Homecoming.
 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Basketball Reunion: 30 YearMU2017/89 

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

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

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

 
Basketball, Women's 1980's: PhotographsPhoto Box 4a, File Folder #1 

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

 
Basketball, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
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. 
Bethany Biblical Seminary: Home Study DepartmentBC2013/4 The home-study course in The Gospel of Matthew, Part I and II , approved by the Home-Study Department of Bethany Biblical Seminary. 
Birds: List from Original RecordsMC General File: Birds It appears as if 194 names and locations of birds were typed from original records that might have been composed by A. B. Ulrey during May 1889 through March 1890. 
Board of Trustees: 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. 
Bollinger CollectionMU2014/65 

Information about Tressie Mae (Emley) Bollinger, MC alumna and supervisor for desserts in the Oakwood Hall cafeteria. "Oak Leaves," November 1917, and "Manchester College Bulletin," Vol. 9, No. 54, December 1916.

 
Books: CollectionsMU2019/22 Books from employees and friends of the College whom we have respected and loved: Tannreuther, Nettie Senger, Ruth Swihart, Charles Morris, Lewis Teeter and Nancy Bowman, Daniel Teeter, Anna Ikenberry,and  an assortment from the E. N. Goshorn memorial collection.. 
Books: With Significant MemoriesMU2013/88 Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. 
Brembeck, Maxine Cripe CollectionMC2010/170a,b,c,d 

1937 "Aurora" with many autographs, a gift list, and words of advice.

Photograph of the Class of 1937 attending the 1987 reunion, along with an identification sheet and nametag.

Program from the "Combined Concert of the Manchester College Orchestra and Manchester College Concert Band," 1937, autographed by Hoy O. McIntire, Class of 1937.

Scrapbook from a trip Maxine Cripe Brembeck made to China in 1989. 

 
Brown, Viona: MemorialMU2014/1 Widow of Professor Ken Brown, Manchester College alumna, Viona Brown, was a wellspring of love to all. 
Buck Family CollectionMC2007/40 Photographs and memorabilia from the Buck family.  Also included is information about Calvin Ulrey and his wife, Miriam. 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings: Campus HousingMU2016/26 These series of photographs appear to be buildings owned and operated by Manchester College that were utilized for student housing. 
Buildings: Financial Records, A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2) MC2002/2s 

Housing and Home Finance records.

 
Burke, Eldon: James T. Westwood CollectionMC2010/74 

James T. Westwood Collection:

  • Biographical materials about Professor Eldon Burke and William Schuhle with a large caricature of Burke drawn by Schuhle. 
  • "Bibliography for the Study of World History," with a supplementary bibliography on "The Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime," compiled by Dr. Eldon R. Burke, Ph. D.
 
Burt, CarlMC2004/512 Carl Burt: Homecoming, 1934-1936 football programs, 1938 football program,  1939 football program (contains information on Carl Burt), 1947 football program, 1979 schedule and invitation, 1980-1986 schedules.  
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Calvin Ulrey HallMC2003/64 Calvin Ulrey Hall Postcard Collection. 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Centennial :Style ShowMU2016/31 

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

 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial Celebration at Manchester College: Slide ShowMU2014/44 A,B,C 

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

 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

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

 
Centennial: Style ShowMU2016/41 Martha Miller coordinated the Centennial style show at Manchester College titled, "100 Years of Fashion."  Correspondence and costume description. 
Chamberlain, Geneva Burrous: AlumnaMC2008/16 The Geneva Burrous Chamberlain collection.  Photo album and memorabilia. 
Chapel: Program of Songs, 1944MC2008/114 

This memo book Compliments of Angelyn Coleman, '44-45 contains handwritten lyrics to songs.  There is also a handwritten title, "Chapel Program Nov 44." 

 
Cheerleaders: Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/11 Cheerleading and Spartanettes articles from the 1995 and 2003 athletic season. 
Church of the Brethren Poets from Manchester College, a PublicationMC2010/188 Newspaper article about "Watermarks," an 80 page paperback published by the Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois containing the poems of four Manchester College graduates.  The poets graduated between 1966 and 1969.  Their names are Paul Hoover, Brooks Couser, Robert Allen, Jr., and Terry Pettit. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/8 

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Civilian Public Service InterviewsMC2012/33 

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

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

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

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

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

 
Class GiftsMC2002/52 

Class Gifts Records.

 
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

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

 
Clubs: ColheconMC2002/294 Colhecon Club Homecoming Guestbook 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Avenue: PostcardsMC2003/62 College Avenue postcard.  
College Museum CollectionMC2003/102 

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

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

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
CommuninetMC2002/79 

Communinet [Conference and Communications Coalition of Wabash County].

Newspaper articles.

 
Convocation #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #092 A and 92 B: Schomer, HowardConvocation Tapes #92A and #92B wave sound Howard Schomer delivers morning and evening convocation addresses, 9 February 1981, related to the topic of "freedom." 
Convocation #155: Hasse, JohnMU2015/74 Dr. John Hasse presents Convocation on 24 October 1983, "Back Home Again in Indiana," in which he speaks about Indiana Ragtime music and plays Ragtime songs. 
Convocation #293: Sherpa, Wangdi, Senior SeriesMU2015/88 Wangdi Sherpa presents his "Senior Series Convocation" on 17 April 1989.  The topic is "Nepal." 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/98 

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

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

 
Coppock, Elder Jacob: Photograph MC2004/560 Elder Jacob Coppock: Photograph of this gentleman in plain suit and white beard. Elder Coppock was President of the Board of Trustees in 1911.  
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. 
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  -

 
Culler, Edward and Bertha Hoover Culler: Family HistoryBC2017/20 

Transcription and interpretation of the Bertha (Hoover) Culler and Edward Culler diaries. Hoover and Culler family history written by their foster son, Jacob C. Wine, Jr.

 
Curriculum: Revision Committee, 1944 - 1946MC2011/165 

This file was found by the archivist in the vault of the Archives.  It contains many papers about curriculum revision discussions that took place circa 1945 and 1946.  Materials deal with a myriad of topics including teacher education, a possible program for elementary teachers, veteran's education, the establishment of a program for Industrial Arts teachers, changes in the Home Economics program, a Secretarial Science survey, proposals for revisions in the Psychology program and much more, including a comparison in the number of full and part-time Latin teachers vs. the number of full and part-time instructors teaching Library Science and Industrial Arts.

Also included are pamphlets entitled:

"Educational Opportunities for Veterans," and "Educational Opportunities for C. P. S. Men."

 
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.

 
Deavel, R. Gary: HouseMC2004/433 

R. Gary Deavel House Photograph Collection, including:

  • Moving the house.  Labeled on back:  College House moved to N. Bond (Deavel).  Moved from N. Home Ave.
 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, Allen: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 2 

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

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


 
Diversity: Newspaper ClippingMU2017/69 

Newspaper clippings:  Russian film (1963) - "International Week focus on Africa" (1993) - Bosnian students tell of homeland at Manchester College"  (1993) - MC hosts international trade conference (1995) - Diversity Conference with focus on fighting hate crimes and bias (2003).

 
Doris B. Garey Postcard CollectionMC2003/106 Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. 
Drama: TRI ALPHAMU2018/105 1973 Homecoming images from the TRI ALPHA presentation of "The Imaginary Invalid." 
Early Postcard of North Manchester CollegeMU2017/16 Postcard of North Manchester College postmarked 1913.  
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
Eberly, William: Personal Library and Professional MaterialMU2018/66 

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

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips.

 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2007/48 Alice King Ebey: "Genesis...to...Revelation," published by The Bible Society, North Manchester, IN.  1896. See "Pastoral Epistles," by Alice King. 
Education Master's Theses: Elementary EducationMC2012/58, a - iii Education Master's Theses: Elementary Education. 
Faculty and Staff" PR Photograph CollectionMC2007/228 A - BG Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

 

 
Faculty, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

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

 
Financial Records of Manchester CollegeMC2007/137 

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

Annuity Funds.

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

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

 
Financial Records of Manchester College: Tuition and Student ReceiptsMC2007/137: Student Accounts, Financial Ledgers and receipts of tuition, typewriter and piano fees, lab fees, room and board fees to students from 1893  through at least 1942. This information is part of a much larger collection MC2007/137. 
Flory, Charles: Addresses and PublicationsAlumni Large Box 187: Flory, Charles 

Materials authored by Manchester College Alumnus, Charles Flory.  Including:

The Day of Small Things, Homecoming Address, Church of the Brethren, Nokesville, Virginia, 25 October 1970.

 

 
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.

 
Football 1928: PhotographSmall Box 76  

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

Football Photograph, 1928.

 
Football, Homecoming 1950, Supringer, Minear: PhotographsMC2004/633 Football: Homecoming 1950.  Photo: "Supringer fades to Pass." Dick Supringer accounted for one touchdown and Jim Minear scored two more for the Spartans. 
Football: 50th Anniversary CelebrationMU2014/51 

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

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

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

 
Football: VideoMU2018/117 

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

 
Forensics: State-Interstate Oratorical Contest ManuscriptMC2011/204 

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

 
Frantz, Dean: EditorialsMU2016/30 A book of editorials written by Dean Frantz that were published within Fort Wayne and North Manchester area newspapers.  They include topics relating to war and peace, September 11 2001, the war in Iraq, the mindset of President Bush, cancer, homelessness, as well as social and ethical concerns. 
Funderburg Library Dedication 1966 and Homecoming EventMC2010/177 Newspaper articles about the dedication of Funderburg Library and the October 1966 Homecoming event. 
Fundraising: Step up to the Future, National Hometown TourMC2006/32 

"National Hometown Tour "Materials related to fundraising and advancement.

Library Campaign, part of "Step Up to the Future" Centennial Campaign (Large Box 65).

"Gold Club Quarterly, a newsletter for young alumni."

 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
Gladdy Muir Peace Garden, Peacemakers Wall of FameBulletin of the Manchester College Peace Studies Institute,November 2007, Vol. 34.  

Peacemakers Wall of Fame in the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden.

 
Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden 922.869Su73r  Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden: This home was built in 1929 by the Rarick's.    See the book, "The Sunken Garden Home of Ralph G. and Vinna C. Rarick," in the Funderburg Library, Manchester Peace 922.869Su73r for a chronicle of "the development of the ’Rarick Retreat and Sunken Garden’--from the original purchase of the lot . . . through the subsequent years of dedicated labor in turning that lot in to ’spot of beauty;’ and the ultimate building of the house in 1929." 
Golf OutingsMC2004/281 File #3 

See MC2004/281 File #3 for Alumni Association tours flyer, postcards, Homecoming flyers, golf outing flyers, Cubs outing flyer, alumni luncheon/annual conference flyers, reply cards for alumni gatherings, Gold Club Quarterly newsletters, Alumni Days banquet flyers. This is part of the larger collection of MC2004/281.

See Also: Alumni Association 2

 
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 and Commencement: Photographs from Various YearsMC2010/25 

Commencement and graduation photographs from 1914, 1924, 1920's?, 1940, 1997, 2004.

CHAPPELL STUDIO and GRADUATION IMAGES (TM), 1997, 2002, and 2004.

 
Grandstaff, Paul and Mary: Memory Album 1974 - 1982MC2006/6 

Grandstaff Memory Album: Newspaper clippings about students, faculty/staff, Tall Oaks, sports events and College related articles spanning 1974 - 1982.

Mary Alice Grandstaff died 18 July 2009. Her obituary is included with MC2006/6.

Obituary for Paul Grandstaff.

Reference to the Grandstaffs from President Jo Young Switzer's 2008 Commencement address.

 
Grandstaff, Paul and Mary: Photo Collection, 1971-1972MC2007/13 Grandstaff slide and photo collection including years 1971 and 1972. 
Gump: Family BibleMC2006/20 Thought to be a rare edition, this bible is described as being brought to America by Johann Georg Gumpp on September 18, 1732.  
Habitat for HumanityMC2002/126  

Habitat for Humanity Newspaper Clipping Collection.

 
Habitat for Humanity: AwardsMC2012/25 

Awards presented to the Manchester College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

 
Hamer CollectionMU2019/70 Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. 
Hardman, Eva: Diploma, Bible School, 1897MC2009/65 Hardman, Eva, diploma from The Bible School, 1897  
Hate Incidents:1998, 2003MC2011/193 In 1998 an anonymous, threatening e-mail message, was sent to MC students. In 2003, students received threatening messages through various means. These materials record the events and circumstances surrounding that time.   
Hawthorn Program: FilesMU2014/163 Dr. Onyegi's records of the Hawthorne Program (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) – A Lilly funded grant designed to help prepare Hispanic and African American middle school (grades 6-8) students for college. Some records are confidential. 
Hawthorne Program: Photograph and Video Collection, 1999 - 2000MC2004/391  

1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program

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

Scrapbook from 1999-2000.

Negatives.

3 VHS videocassettes.

24 camcorder videocassettes.

 
Helman Tapes: Exit Interview with A. Blair and Patricia at Tall Oaks MC2011/66 Helman Tapes: A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman are interviewed in Tall Oaks in 1986 by student, George Boudreau. 
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel: Photographs.MC2008/132 Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa, early photos. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: GuestbookMC2004/225 The guestbook was signed by visitors at the Holl's home between 1939 and 1982.  Visitors include the Don Martin family, Paul Flory, Vernon Schwalm, the O.L. Hoover family, the A.W. Cordier family, Irma Dare, A. R. Eikenberry, Harry Weimer, the O.W. Neher family, the Ed Miller family, and many others. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: Newspaper clippingsMC2004/259 Carl Waldo Holl: Newspaper clippings 
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. 
Home Economics and Office Administration: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2009/175 

Home Economics and Office Administration phase out letter by President Robinson, 1990.

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

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

 
Home Management HouseMC2004/421 

Home Management House Photograph Collection

  • Three women inside the house--2 are seated at the table, and one is serving a meal.
  • Table set for a meal.
 
Homecoming 1969: ImagesMU2018/82 

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

 
Homecoming 1975: Production PhotographsMU2018/76 

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

 
Homecoming 2009 ImagesMU2015/17 

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

 
Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

 
Homecoming: Bed Race and Science Club Float, PhotographsPhoto Box 43  Bed Race and Science Club float photographs. 
Homecoming: Kings and Queens, Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/7a - Folder #3 Homecoming and other Kings and Queens circa the 1900's and beyond. 
Homecoming: Newspaper Clippings, 1960 - 1977Small Box 32  Homecoming newspaper clippings collected by Ferne Baldwin, approximate dates, 1960 through 1977.  
Homecoming: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/14 The pictures are most likely from the October 1998 Homecoming festivities. They include the Homecoming King and Queen and Homecoming parade in the rain.  Also included are images of Football, Soccer, President Marden and "Now is the Time, Steele for Congress." 
Homecoming: Postcard, 1997MC2003/90 

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1997 Postcard.

BW photograph of Homecoming tents.  Back labeled, "Manchester College Office of Alumni Administration.  Come one, come all.  It's Homecoming under the Big Top in the fall.  Every fall, alumni return to campus for a day of football, reunions, food, memories, and more.  It's tradition.  And you're invited.  mark your calendars now for Homecoming 1997:  Oct. 11.  On the field, the Manchester Spartans tackle the Wabash Little Giants.  We'll see you under the Big Top!"  Unused cards.

 
Homecoming: Postcards, 1996MC2003/89 

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1996 Postcards:

BW photograph of football game circa 1940.  Back labeled, "Manchester College, Office of Alumni Administration.  Do you remember this?  It's Manchester College homecoming action from 1940.  Like any homecoming event, it created memories that last a lifetime.  Relive your Manchester memories when you return for homecoming October 19, 1996.  Mark your calendars now!"  Unused cards.

 
Homecoming: RecordsMC2002/131 

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

  • 1929-present. 
  • One Homecoming Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vs. Anderson Ravens, 23 October 1954 (added by J. Wine 20 June 2008).
  • One 1943 Homecoming Banquet menu and Program with autographs.
  • One oak leaf nametag for the homecoming celebration of the Class of 1932.
 
Homecoming: VideoMU2019/61d What is probably pre-1941 color film footage of Homecoming, marching band and football.  
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."

 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
HPI Living Gift Market: PosterMC2010/20h MC2010/20h; Poster for the HPI Living Gift Market sponsored by North Manchester Area Churches. This poster is part of the larger collection MC2010/20. 
Huber, Edith Weybright: Photograph Collection, circa 1919 - 1920MC2004/239 

Edith Weybright Huber graduated from Manchester College in 1919. This collection includes many identified individuals as well as pictures from Edith Weybright Huber's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

 
Hygiene and Practical CookingMC2004/684-1, 684-2 Brochure from 1900 announcing courses in hygiene and practical cooking and possible signature of A. B. Ulrey. 
Ikenberry Hall: PostcardsMC2003/78 Ikenberry Hall: Young Men's Home Postcard Collection. 
Ikenberry Hall: World RecordMU2020/56 Sweatshirt commemorating the 101 hour touch football game played in 1969 by the men of Ikenberry Hall. 
Independent Study Papers: Home EconomicsMC2012/75a,b,c Independent Study Papers: Home Economics. 
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). 
InfluenzaResources: Influenza, Flu 

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

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

 
Intercultural Center: Photograph of Dormitory Divide, House MoveMC2004/413, 72 Photograph: L. D. Ikenberry divided the original dormitory to create his personal residence and the residence of Otho Winger.  Eventually, Winger's house would become the Intercultural Center. 
Jean Childs Young Intercultural CenterMU2018/11 Video of the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center along with digital copy of the program. 
Jones, DorothyBC2012/2 A travelogue probably written by Dorothy Jones, Administrative Assistant to M. R. Zigler, Director ot the European Program of the Berthren Service Commission.  This trip was taken by 5 women and Dorothy describes their excursion through various European cities and countries directly following WWII.  This is an interesting documentary of culture, food, place and custom. 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

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

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

 
Kinsel, Paul: CollectionMC2011/229 

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

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

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

 

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

 

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

 

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

 
Kurtz, Ruth Smith: CollectionMU2014/39 

The collection of Manchester College alumna, Ruth Smith Kurtz, that includes a MC flyer containing an aerial photograph of campus and vicinity (1940) and College Woman's Club directories. Smith family history regarding relationship with the College.

 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

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

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

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

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

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

Copyright 1934, by Otho Winger, North Manchester, Indiana

The book has been scanned. Contact the Archivist.

 
Local History: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana,MC2007/174 History, Indiana and Local: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana, Volume 1, published by the Activity Department ARA Living Centers - Eastern Division, 1983. 
Long, Weltha MillerMC2002/175 

Weltha Miller Long Collection circa 1900-1901.

 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/722 

Student photographs: Postcards

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

 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/384 

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

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

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

 
Manchester College: Financial RecordsMC2007/13: July 7, to December 12, 1898 

Financial records of the College from July 7, to December 12, 1898: Handwritten record of income and expenses. Alice King 7-16-1898, A. B. Ulrey 7-19-1898, Ladies Home, Brickwork, Plastering, Stamps, Gasoline, etc., part of the larger collection MC2007/13, Financial Records of Manchester College.

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

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


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

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

 
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

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

  • Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.
 
Manchester College: Resource GuideMC2010/146 This booklet was produced by Cathleen Arnoldy, Director of Media Relations (undated).  It lists departments and professors and famous MC alumni. 
Manchester Subscription Agency MC2009/17 

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

 
Manchester Symphony Orchestra: Programs and PostersMU2020/79 MSO brochure (2007-2008), with programs, flyers, and posters for the 70th season (2008-2009).  
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).

 
Martha MillerFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Martha Miller Material related to Martha Miller, instructor of Practical Arts and Letters, Home Economics. 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

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

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

 
May Day Photographs from the Justiniano CollectionMC2009/131a,b,c,d,e,f 

May Day 1953 photographs from  Myrtis Becker Justiniano (MC Class of 1954) including pictures of May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and her Court.

 

 

 
May Day: Homecoming, Valentine and May DayMU2013/32 A Photographs of 1943 and 1969 Valentine Queens and Court.  Pictures of Homecoming Queens and Courts for various years during the 1960's and 1970's.  Unidentifiable pictures from May Day celebrations circa 1920 and forward. 
Miller Edith: Family PhotographMC2009/45 Nine photographs and postcards with images of Ida, Edith, Bertha and Ray Miller and of Amos Miller and Sarah Cupp Miller. 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
Miller, Martha: Arthur Showalter AlbumMU2018/35 

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


 
Miller, Martha: Poster CollectionMC2010/20 

Posters:

  • "Spartan Pride," Homecoming, October 14, 1995.
  •  Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 16 May 1993, featuring Young Artist Competition Winners.
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 6 November 1994, Jodie DeSalvo, Piano Soloist.
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 13 March 1994, featuring Julie Eckert, Soprano Soloist. 3. 
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 12 May 1996, "High School Young Artist Competition Winners."
  • Manchester College Theatre presents, "The Miser, 1668," by Moliere, October 1994.
  •  Manchester College Theatre presents, "Mehitabel," May 1993.
  • Heifer Project International Living Gift Market, Sponsored by North Manchester Area Churches.
  • "The Voice KCMO of the Prairie," by John Olive, May 1994, Cordier Auditorium.
  • Public Program: "The Mikado," 10 April 1994.
  • Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for members of Class of 1995.
 
Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2009/87 

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

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

 
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).

 
Mount Morris College: Faculty Meeting Minutes: 1917 - 1921MC2012/18 

Mount Morris College Faculty Meeting Minutes from 27 September 1917 -  28 May 1921.

 
Mount Morris College: Fire Headline, 1931, Newspaper ReproductionMC2007/110 "Mount Morris Burns" front page newspaper reproduction. 
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: MemorabiliaMC2004/1 

Mount Morris College Memorabilia: 1906 through 1931.

 
Mount Morris College: Mohler, RobertMC2004/444 

A postcard collection belonging to Robert Mohler, 1912 graduate of Mount Morris College. Pictures show Old Sandstone during and after the fire of 1912, and an image of the campus circa 1915-1920.

 
Mount Morris College: Neff, Ida Fields, Postcard CollectionMC2003/352  

This is the postcard collection of Ida Fields Neff who graduated from Manchester College in 1920.  It reflects student life at Manchester College, Indiana and at Mount Morris College, Illinois. Included is an image of West End Mission, North Manchester.

 
Mount Morris College: PhotographsMU2015/45 A collection of photographs from Mount Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois. 
Mount Morris College: Postcard Collection MC2003/76 

Photographs of Mount Morris College circa 1912.  Some were used as postcards and have messages written on the verso. Images of Old Sandstone's exterior and interior after being damaged by fire. Pictures of Old Sandstone being rebuilt and after the building program. 

 
Mount Morris College:1880 Publicity Flyer and Association with Jane AddamsMC 2008/79: Mt. Morris, Jane Addams 

Richard Edwards and John Harvey Parr, who were teachers of Jane Addams in Cedarville, Illinois - later taught at the Rock River Seminary.  Rock River Seminary closed in 1878 and reopened as Mount Morris College.

One flyer from 1880 advertising Mt. Morris College to interested Brethren.

 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Mow, Anna: Family PhotographsMU2021/13 Anna and Baxter Mow family photographs. 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Multicultural and Intercultural: Pictures and PamphletsMU2014/158 Pictures, pamphlets and memorabilia from A.A.F.R.O House. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictBC2017/1 Muncie Church of the Brethren materials: Homecoming guestbook, membership records, Council Minutes, Treasurer's Notebook, directory (1990), decision to close (October 1996) and asset distribution, Muncie COB "Historical File" 1971 - 1997. 
Music, Chorus, Bands, and Clubs: PhotographsMU2013/141a-l Photographs of choral groups, bands, and organizations on the Manchester College campus. 
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

 
Music, Theater, Public Programs: Program CollectionMU2019/72 Manchester programs from various Tri-Alpha, Symphony, A Cappella Choir, Choral Society and other special events. 
Myers, Michaele: Collection of Actress from Sydney, IndianaMU2014/6 

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

 
Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

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

 
National OrganizationsMU2020/13 

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

 
Neff Scrapbook: Professor Schutz and FamilyMC2008/186  Photographs of J. Raymond Schutz with family from the Scrapbook of Ida Fields Neff. 
NegativesMU2018/46 

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

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

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

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

 
Newman Catholic Fellowship: Aurora PhotographMC2004/408: Newman Catholic Fellowship #62 The Newman Catholic Fellowship photograph #62 is part if the larger Aurora Photograph Collection 2001 MC2004/408. 
News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001ROSeptember2012/25 News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process.  Not all of the releases have been recorded. 
Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925MC2011/110 One Oak Leaves from Manchester College 7 March 1925 with many interesting articles. 
Oak Leaves: Contact Sheets and PhotographsMU2012/13 Pictures most likely from September 1998.  They include, Soccer, a buffet, Benson Onyegi, Football, and a demonstration about the Palestinian condition. 
Oak Leaves: Photographs, Contact Sheets, 1992 - 1995.MU2012/7c These contact sheets include but are not limited to the identified images of people and events from 1992 - 1995. 
Oak Leaves: PlateMU2012/18, Folder #2 Oak Leaves plate of campus homes and residences. 
Oakwood Hall: PostcardsMC2003/57 Postcards of the original Oakwood Hall, built in 1898 on the corner of East Street and College Avenue. 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

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

 
Opal Stech Collection MC2009/35: Stech 

Opal Stech Collection:

Aurora 1943

Magazine, "Progress" featuring the Holl Kintner Hall of Science.

"Faith, Learning and Service, A Commitment Recalled, Manchester College," honoring A. Blair Helman.

Manchester College Bulletin, Volume 60, Feb. 1968, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater issue.

1972 - 1973 Manchester College Catalog with Opal's signature.

Issues of the Bulletin.

Alumni Issue of the Manchester College Bulletin, May 1956, No. 8, Dan West. 

 
Organ Recitals: PhotographsMC2007/164 Photographs from Peabody Retirement Chapel. 
Parade: Photograph, Oak LeavesMU2012/5 - Folder #1 

Probably pictures of a Homecoming parade.  There are vehicles carrying:

  • International students and country flags
  • Musicians and band instruments
  • Amanda Walters and Matt Fisher. 

There is also a photograph identified as a "town" picture.

 
Parades: PhotographsMC2008/178 

Photographs of parades.

 
Parades: RecordsMC2002/218 

Records of parades.

For additional information about parades, see: Floats.

 
Peace House 

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

 
Peace HousePeace House: Information 

See Muir [Gladdys] Peace House & Garden.  This home was built in 1929 by the Rarick's.

 
Peace Studies: Fiftieth Anniversary, Committee NotesMC2007/99 

Materials related to the 50th Anniversary Celebration for Peace Studies.

 
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). 
Peters, J. Everett and Madonna:: Collection of Photoraphs and MemorabiliaMU2014/111 Class reunion pictures of the Class of 1931, photograph of the 1931 Manchester College graduating class, picture of the 1930-1931 MC Women's Student Government, and other pieces of memorabilia. 
Petersime, Ray Child Care FoundationMU2021/17 Photographs and materials related to Ray Petersime's work with the Child Care Foundation (CCF). 
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).  
Pharmacy: Visitor RegisterMU2019/21 

Visitor's register from the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences. The book records visitors from 25 July 2012 through the Homecoming Open House on 14 October 2012.

 
Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

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

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

2.  Eight Photographs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 
Photographic Negatives circa 1958MC2010/79a-i An assortment of negatives for black and white images shot circa 1958. 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs 1958 - 1962MC2012/48 

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

 
Photographs 1963: Football Neg26116: 1963 Images of what might be a  Homecoming football game circa 1963.  They contain images of cheerleaders leading the team in a grand entrance, as well as pictures of spectators and what might be alumni. Also included is a family group outside of Petersime Chapel. 
Photographs of Faculty, Trustees, Etc. From College Advancement, PR filesMC2007/228 

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

 
Photographs: 1976-1977 Academic YearMU2019/11 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1997 - May 2000 - Part 1MC2012/36 

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

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

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

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

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 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. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2MC2012/36g - Part 2 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. 
Photographs: Student, Faculty and Staff MC2004/408  

Baccalaureate and Commencement Aurora Photograph Collection, 2001. Box 191 contains student, faculty, and staff portraits that appeared in the 2001 edition of the Aurora.  Each photograph is labeled with the subject's name. Box 193 contains 6 CD-ROMs and photographs.

 
Physical Education ProgramMC2003/316 Physical Education Program (PEP) newspaper clippings.  
Physical Education: Graduation PartyMU2019/95 26 May 1969 invitation to Physical Education class Graduation Party. 
Plant Analysis Notebook: Goshorn, Mt. Morris College, 1889MC2011/125 

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

 
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. 
Poland, Susanna and Glesanliter: Family BibleMU2015/5 

German bible (1853) presented to Susanna Poland by her mother, Elizabeth Gelsanliter.  Fraktur on verso of cover.

 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

 
Powderpuff Football: PhotographMC2004/408, no.51 

See Powderpuff Football, photo #51, in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408.

 
President's Files Departments and DivisionsMU2020/73 President's files on departments and divisions, circa 1967 -  circa 1986.
"On the Edge of Tomorrow, Analysis, Interpretation, and Recommendations" - criminal justice grant.
"Interns-In-Corrections project, Grand #3-34-72-F-1, FINAL REPORT, 1972-1973.
 
President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
Football, 1979 - 1982.
Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

 
President's Files: MardenMU2020/33 

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

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Residence, Bond Street: PhotographsMC2004/432 

Photographs of the President's Residence on Bond Street.

For more material related to President's Residence, see:  Tall Oaks.

 
Presidents' Files: Relationship with the Church of the BrethrenMU2020/30 

Primarily Helman but some Robinson material. Topics include: Brethren Colleges Abroad, Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education, Church of the Brethren Church Leaders Conference, Church of the Brethren Review and Evaluation Committee, Greenville Brethren's Home: financial concerns and reorganization.

 
Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

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

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

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

 
Presidents: Homes and ResidencesMC General File: Presidents 

Presidents and their residences, a summary.

 
Presidents: Photograph CollectionMC2003/105 Photographs of the Presidents of Manchester University - oversized collection.  Also included are the photographs of the Chinese Wedding performed by President Winger. 
Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/80 Photographs of faculty, staff, students, alumni, college events, athletics, etc. circa 2001, 2002, 2003. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/118 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/128 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.  
Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

 
Quips, Jokes and NotesMC2010/148 

Quips and notes of indeterminate authorship found scrawled on the back of old student cards.  Circa 1938.

 
Rare Books: PagesMU2019/103 

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

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

Article Collection:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.P.S. Unit 101

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

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

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

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

 
Rieman, Phil and Louise BaldwinMC2010/5 Video of Manchester College' s 2009 Homecoming plaque dedication to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman, in the Muir Peace Garden. See also: Brethren People File: Rieman, Louise and Phil
Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

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

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

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

 
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
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 Room: PhotographMC2008/122 Students in Rural Life Room reading an edition of the "Oak Leaves" with the headline, "Handel's Messiah To Be Given Dec. 14." 
Sands, BrendaFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Sands, Brenda Material related to Brenda Sands, Practical Arts and Letters, Home Economics, serving at Manchester College 1975-1993. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 1 - 16 J. Raymond Schutz - a man of many capabilities.  He was a professor at Manchester College, husband, father and farmer, public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. The researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana during war.  Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of men from North Manchester who were killed in the war.  Topics include: Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 17 - 22  

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

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

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

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

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 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 161 - 169MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169  

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 45-53 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 45-53 

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

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

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

 
Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection: Town of North Manchester and Manchester College, PhotographsMC2005/4 

Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection.  Black and white and tinted glass slides of Manchester College and the North Manchester Community, c. 1900-1950.

 
Scott Strode: Theater and Children's Theater Collection Including the "History of Play Production at Manchester College" MC2009/90a, b, c, e, d, f, g Strode Collection: Children's Theatre VHS and DVDs of productions. Touring history.  Year-by-year historical files and photos 1979 - 2005.  
Senger, Nettie: Buddhist Bible Vol. 4MC2011/93 Nettie M. Senger, Manchester College Class of 1915 and Church of the Brethren missionary to China, presented "Buddhist Bible, Vol. 4" to the Manchester College Museum. 
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.

 
Sharp, Albert and Sarah Jones: Sod Home, North DakotaMU2016/18 The book, "Dakota Portraits," was found on a bookshelf in the Archives with the bookplate of "Mrs. O. Stuart Hamer, R. R. 4, North Manchester, Ind. 46962"  Within the book are newspaper clippings about North Dakota pioneer life, a photograph of Albert Sharp and Sarah Jones Sharp with children standing in front of their sod home, and handwritten notes and typed stories describing experiences associated with the pictured "soddy." 
Sherrick, M. M.MU2013/155, Folder 2 M. M. Sherrick poem, Eisenhower newspaper clipping, and personal correspondence to family members. 
Shrider, Paul and Shrider, VioletFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Shrider, Paul Biographical material regarding Paul Schrider and his wife, Violet, including an article about Paul Shrider's 50th Wedding Anniversary.   
Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
Shultz, L. W.: Photograph CollectionMC2001/12h L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

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

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

 
Snake DanceOak Leaves 

Snake Dance.

 
Social Justice: Race RelationsMU2013/4 In response to the racially charged sit-down demonstrations of Spring 1960, the Peace Fellowship group at Manchester College entered the May Day parade with 22 sign-carrying students under the banner "Stand Up for the Sit Downs."  
Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

Listing of Social Science Materials:

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

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

Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

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

 
Social Work: Foster Parent Development MC2007/195a, b, c, d Foster Training Handbook, Home County, Dpt. of Public Welfare, Foster Parent Development Through Child Welfare Staff Training, Mid-Project Progress Report, Final Report. 
Sociology and Social Work: Foster Parent Development MC2007/195a,b,c,d Foster Parent Development Through Child Welfare Staff Training. 
Sports: Photograph AssortmentMC2004/134  

A definite assortment of pictures: Photographs of Steve Alford as well as members of the Alumni Baseball team and Alumni Volleyball team at Homecoming.  Photographs of football team and coaches, various professors and female basketball players.  Baseball team photographs and soccer, track and field.

 
Stech, OpalFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stech, Opal Opal Stech, Professor of Home Economics and with her sister, Mary, the donors of the Mary E. and Opal D. Stech Fund at Manchester College.  
Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/171 

Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

1. Music department statistics, 1972.

2.  Professor Stinebaugh's days as a student at Manchester College, "A Public Paddling - Thwarted!"

3.  Stinebaugh as Brethren minister's son, "Preacher's Kids Survive Wild Joy Ride."

4.  Celebrity, Percy Grainger, oomposer and pianist, performs on campus, 1953.

5. "Together in Harmony," Vernon and Angela Stinebaugh celebrate 77 years of marriage. 

 
Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler CollectionMC2012/52 Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. 
Studebaker, George and Mary: Diaries and Autograph BooksMC2011/90a,b,c,d 

MC2011/90a: Autobraph book belonging to Mary (Mollie) and Andrew Studebaker.  This book begins 1880 or 1881.

MC2011/90b: Autograph book of Mary Simonton (Mollie) and George Studebaker,  circa 1881.

Two diaries MC2011/90c and MC2011/90d dated 1888 and 1936 belonging to George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L.MC2002/104t 

Sermons and diaries of George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L. and Mary E.: PhotographMC2004/634 Photograph of George L. Studebaker and Mary E. Simonton Studebaker. According to Otho Winger, George Studebaker, born in Illinois in 1861, was one of the most familiar names connected with Manchester College.   
Student Life at MC: Public Relations:MU2012/134 Images of individuals involved with BIology, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences. Pictures: Preparing ground near PERC -  Phonathon - sneakers in tree - residence life - student group portraits - theater - Union renovation - student volunteer projects - WBKE.  
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

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

 
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

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

 
Student Photographs: 1900-1901MU2014/157 Manchester College and/or Academy students during the years 1900 and1901, including members of "The Hollinger Boys," and a photograph of Edith Brubaker. 
Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
Students in Class: PhotographsPhoto Box 92: Students in Class 

A large assortment of images of students and faculty in class.  A partial listing is included on the information page.

 
Students on College Avenue: Photograph MU2012/110 

A group of students are entering a home on College Avenue. 

 
Students: Photographs, 1890 - 1900'sMC2003/35 

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

 
Students: Photographs, 1932MC2003/357 

Dean Beery Photograph Collection, including  photographs of Manchester College theater, Homecoming, May Day 1932. Many of these pictures are from the 1930's.

 
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
Tall Oaks and Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer CollectionMC2011/235 a, b,c 

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

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

 
Tall Oaks: Guest BooksMU2013/154 Guest books from Tall Oaks, residence of Manchester University president.  Signatures span June 1994 through Christmas 2009. 
Tall Oaks: PhotographsPhoto Box 112: Tall Oaks 

Photographs of Tall Oaks.

For other pictures regarding the residences and homes of past presidents see: President's Residence--Bond Street.

 
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.

 
Tennis, Women's: PhotographsPhoto Box 19a, File Folder #5 

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

 

 
The School and Home: Mount Morris Publication, 1893MU2013/81  "The School and Home," Vol. IX, No. 8, August 1893 edited by J. G. Royer, Mount Morris College, focusing on events in the lives of those associated with Mt. Morris College while featuring uplifting articles. 
Theater: Photograph CollectionMC2004/135 

Theater Photograph Collection.

 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
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 
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: PhotographsMC2004/286 

Photographs & postcards of scenes in North Manchester:

  • Sheller Hotel (Hospitality House).
  • Wooden sign covered with snow--Main View
  • North Manchester's Main St. in about the 1950's.
 
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.

 
Ulrey Genealogical MaterialMC2007/140 Ulrey reunion documentation, letters, stories. 
Union Groundbreaking: circa 1964Neg10451 Photographs of the groundbreaking for the College Union, now known as the Jo Young Switzer Center. Also pictured is the remodeling of Wampler Auditorium. 
Union Program Council MaterialsMC2002/327  

Union Program Council Materials.

Schedules and other information for 1971-1972 for Breakaway, Homecoming, Madrigal Dinner, Parents Weekend, movies (including Tuesday Movie Night), May Day, Fine Arts Week, Winter Festival.

For Fine Arts Week, See Also:  Humanities Division; Sigma Eta Sorority

 
Van Der Weele, WayneMC2010/28 

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

Manchester Symphony Orchestera, programs from the 1940's.

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

 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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.

 
Volleyball: RecordsMU2014/165 Volleyball Women's Volleyball statistics, records, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and promotional materials. 
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


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

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

 
Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

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

 
Weimer, Robert and Harry: PhotographsMC2007/89 

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

 
Weimer: Harry and RobertMC2007/90 

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

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

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

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

 
West, Dan: 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."

 

 

 

 
West, Dan: Personal Correspondence and MemorabiliaMU2015/29 

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

 
Willkie, EdwardMC2010/61 Edward Willkie, student at  the MC Academy, went on to wrestle in the 1920 Summer Games in Antwerp Belgium.  Edward's brother was Wendell Willkie and his sister, Julia, was a professor at Manchester College. 
Wine, Norman: CollectionMU2014/42 Materials related to Norman B. Wine - biography and related artifacts, diplomas, Auroras, Manchester College Bulletins reflecting his time with the Board of Trustees, congregational anniversary items for the Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

Letters and momentos from Otho and Ida's foreign excursion.

 
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, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

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

 
World War Two - Record CollectionMC2011/132 

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

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

 

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

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

  • "Home Without a Fence," by Mary Fujii, first place winner in the National Oratorical Contest for college women.
 
Young's House, President: PhotographMC2010/159 One photograph of President Young's home, that would later become the College Hospital and finally the AAFRO House. 
Young, Jean and Andrew: PhotographsMU2019/14 Photographs of Jean Childs Young and Andrew Young, and also of Howard Sollenberger 
Young, John F. Photograph CollectionMC2003/6  

John F.Young Photograph Collection of students circa 1939 - 1940, 1941, including the "Hash-House Gang."

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

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

 
Young, S. S.: Historical Family CollectionMU2018/71 The Simon S. Young collection of family photographs, memorabilia, and the books, "History of Christian and Catherine Buck and Their Descendants," "The Young Family History." 
Zumbrum, Marguerite: Diploma, Home Economics, 1923MC2004/635-28  1923 Diploma in Home Economics presented to Marguerite Zumbrum.  

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 Person's Home and Mexico Welfare Home: Account BookBC2017/15 Account book for the Church of the Brethren Aged Persons Home of Mexico, Indiana (1920's forward), including funds transferred to the reorganized Mexico Welfare Home circa 1951. 
Aged Persons Home and Orphanage: Southern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2010/3 Secretary Book for Aged Persons Home and Orphanage of the Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District. Secretary's records from the creation of the Articles of Association in 1918 to its merger with the Mexico Welfare Home in 1951.  
Album: Church of the Brethren, People, Highland AvenueBC2010/5 

What makes this album interesting in the amount of history it records.  There are articles about Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren  in Elgin, Illinois, Church of the Brethren ministers and leaders, as well as personal stories about the compiler and folks this individual knows.  It is a shame that the source remains unknown.

 
Audio Tape: "A Look at the Brethren" BC2011/3 

This reel-to-reel tape entitled, "A Look at the Brethren," was produced by Dean Frantz.  It answers questions about the Church of the Brethren:

What is it,

Who are the Brethren,

What do they look like,

What do they do? 

This appears to be  the audio portion of a slide show or filmstrip that describes the Church of the Brethren.

 
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Burke, Homer and MargueriteBrethren People: Burke, Homer and Marguerite 

See:  Brethren in Florida and Puerto Rico p.51, 52, 115, 116, 204; Gospel Messenger 6 July 1946 p.16; 13 July 1946 p.20; 21 September 1946 p.11; 11 October 1947 p.9, 14; Missionary Visitor v.25 p.361-363, 365 (photos) Our Missions Abroad p.13, 94, 96, 98; She Hath Done What She Could p.103; Soudan's Second Sunup p.25 (photo)

See Also: Manchester College Faculty/Staff Large Boxes 46 - 48.

 
Burke, Homer and Marguerite: PhotographBC2008/4 1954 photo of Homer and Marguerite Burke. 
Christian Education: My Bible GuideBC2011/15a-d 

Church of the Brethren Christian Education materials published by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Fall, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by James A. Talone, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 L. W. Smith.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, WInter Quarter, by Blanche Hoke, illustrated by john Gretzer, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15c: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Spring Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Kreigh Collins, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1955 by I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15d: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Summer Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Sid Quinn, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor Church School Publications, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications., copyright 1955 L. W. Smith.

 

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

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

 
Church of the Brethren HistoryBC2015/10 

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

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference NewspapersBC2009/09 Annual Conference and District Conference Newspapers circa the 1920's.  
Church of the Brethren: Indiana and Kentucky Congregations, PhotographsBC2010/40 

Photographs: The collection is thought to contain pictures of Pleasant View Chapel and Milford Indiana Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana Bethel Church of the Brethren as well as Flat Creek Mission, Creekville, Kentucky and Mud Lick Chapel of the Flat Creek mission.

 
Church of the Brethren: 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: 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: 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 AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

A variety of materials regarding the Church of the Brethren collected during the ages. "Academy for Church Leadership," Summer Intensive, 1987 - "Volunteer Service in the Local Church," featuring New Windsor BVS class with Dan West - 1987 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring Ronald Reagan and the Central American Peace Agreement - 1988 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring, "Civil Rights at Critical Juncture" - Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, 1902, 1908,1940, 1954, 1955, 1960 - "Jesus Christ - Our Hope," Indiana Brethren Young Adult Retreat, 1976 (Warstler, Carter) - Three year Reading Course for Licensed Ministers - Eldership Ordination1965, Manchester/Liberty Mills COB.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

A variety of COB related materials: COB "Agenda" (1978) with articles, Prepare Now for Possible Resumption of the Draft, What Would You Do if Your Loved Ones Were Threatened by Violence?, Keep America Free from Military Regimentation, a Warning to America, by E. Paul Weaver - 1909, program of Joint Sunday School Meeting of Howard, Flora, Upper and Lower Deer Creek School - Statistics and trends within the Regions of the COB (circa 1954) - Report of Women's Work -  G. Lehman letter to 1953 Standing Committee - Minutes of the South Central District Board (1972) - Planning for District Conference 1969 - Information probably for new book on Indiana COB History - History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana with dates of conception, location, moves, and 1991 activity of COB congregations - 1922-1927 Statistical Notebook with reports on Indiana Ministers and evangelists, church locations, congregational membership gains/losses/, ministerial statistics (sisters licensed, men licensed, year)/minister losses -Daniel Miller and descendants - "Brethren Connection to American Communal Groups" - "Divisions In the German Baptist Brethren Church" - "The Dunkard Dozen (1929)" who received advanced education - Report of the Committee on National Service to the World Ministries Commission (1972) - Indiana Church of the Brethren history gathered for writing of new book, including: congregational membership  in South/Central Indiana (1991), history of the Mississinewa Church, biographies of Elder D. P. Shively, Elder Elias Caylor, the death of James Quinter.

 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/23a 

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: 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: 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.

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

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

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

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

 
Eel River Church of the Brethren: People and vicinityBC2018/1 Objects and images reflecting the everyday lives of people and places surrounding the Eel River Church of the Brethren and German Baptist community (circa 1905), Kosciusko County, Indiana.See also: -
Elders Meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes 1892 - 1916: Church of the Brethren BC2010/2 Elders meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes, 1892 - 1916  
Ernestine Hoff Wedding, Hoff MaterialBC2010/5 

Emrick, Ernestine Hoff.  Manchester College Alumna

  • Wedding photo of Lottie and Ernest Hoff and the way their dining table looked at their wedding.
  • Christmas postcard wtih E. G.  Hoff holding grandson, Gregory Lee, circa 1946.  On card verso is a family lineage:
    • Ernest Hoff b.
      • Lottie Neher Hoff b.
        • Grandson, Gregory b
          • son of:
            • Minister Emrick, Leland B.S. 39 [Manchester College Alumnus]
            • Ernestine (Hoff) Emrick B.S. 40  [Manchester College Alumna]
  • Clippings showing:

    Dr. WIlbur McFadden and Family, Vernard Eller, Glenn Rohrer, Dan West, Ora Huston, Edward K. Ziegler (1960), Jesse Ziegler, Burton Metzler, Lorell Weiss, Ira Moomaw (1962), Chalmer Faw, James B. Bowman (missionary), Mary Schaeffer, Ernest and Olivia Ikenberry, Merlin Shull, Martha Cocanower, Martha Rupel, Wilma Stern, Anna Warstler, etc.

    1961 Annual Conference Worship leaders, Dale W. Brown, Clarence Sink, Wilfren Staufer, Hubert Newcomer, Thomas Davis and other 1961 Conference speakers.

 
Flora Church of the BrethrenChurch of the Brethren Congregations Flora Church of the Brethren Collection.  
Gospel Messenger, Vol. 80, No. 40, 1931BC2012/1 

Among other topics regarding events in Iowa and Nebraska, this Gospel Messenger covers the dedication of the Henry Kurtz Memorial and gives biographies of the publisher, Henry Kurtz.

 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: Historical RecordsBC2016/3 Older church records; council meetings 1911 - 1959, class meetings, women's meetings, financial ledgers, newsletters, district meetings, Church Board Minutes 1936 - 1942, Fellowship Guild 1945 - 1975, Excelsior Class 1917 - 1949, Men's Organization 1935 - 1943, Building Committee materials 1957 - 1958.. 
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. 
Living Faith Church of the BrethrenBC2003/6 

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

 
Loon Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/21 

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

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

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

 
Mexico Welfare Home Ledger Book BC2009/02  

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

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

2. Two copies of financial report:

Balance Sheet, 30 June 1952

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

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

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

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

 
Middle Indiana District: Minutes - 1878 ForwardBC2012/11 

One notebook - Minutes of the Middle District of Indiana begining April 1878 - and supplemental materials.

 
Middlebury Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2011/1 

Middlebury Church of the Brethren is located in the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  This collection includes church history, records of business meetings, pictorial directories, the booklet,  "Peace Education in Churches," by Dan West and Others, and other materials.

 
Mow, Anna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Anna 

Materials relating to Anna Mow.

The file contains an article containing Andy Murray's song about Anna Mow along with the photograph that inspired a line of his lyrics...."a hole in her stocking and a pocketfull of dreams..."

For more material related to Anna Mow see : Gospel Messenger, 19 January 1946 p.7-8; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.3.

 
Nettie Senger, Missionary, China: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/11 Material regarding Nettie Senger, missionary to China. 
Orphan TrainsBC2007/14 

Information and resources about Orphan Trains from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

 

 
Richmond Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/9 Records of the Richmond, Indiana Church of the Brethren.  For a period of time Richmond Church of the Brethren shared a yoked parish with the Four Mile Church of the Brethren, and information about Four Mile is included in these records as well. 
Rummel, Merle C.: Books and PapersBC2015/10 "Frontier Brethren," "The Virginia Colony," "The Journal of Nancy Lybrook," and "The National Road Journal of Elizabeth Miller,"  by  Manchester College alumnus, Merle C. Rummel. 
Santiago, Ferdinand: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Santiago, Ferdinand Article from July 1974 Messenger, "Ferdinand Santiago: On Returning Home."  
Shull, ErnestBrethren People File: Shul, Ernest, Butterfly Materials Church of the Brethren minister and Manchester College alumnus, Ernest Shull was a multifaceted individual. His scientific research in the area of "butterflies" was remarkable.  
South Central Indiana District: Congregational FilesBC2016/16 

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

District Minister position description.

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

 
South Whitley Records, South Central District, Indiana :Church of the Brethren BC2004/38: South Whitley  

South Whitley Church of the Brethren

Pledges and payments records 1960's, guestbooks 1964-1971 and 1959-1975, membership records, financial records, bulletins, booklets, minutes.

 
Sugar Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/2 Records of the Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District 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. 

 
Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren: OhioBC2018/19 A list of elders, ministers, deacons, and other individuals holding a position with what is probably Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren in Ohio. This information might have been copied from some other type of record, such as a report from a visiting evaluator. 
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityBC2004/8 Timbercrest Financial Information  
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityTimbercrest: Additional Information 

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

 
Tolle, Jeanette: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Tolle, Jeanette "Our Home is a Caring Community," by Jeanette Tolle. November 1977 Messenger.  
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren RecordsBC2011/24 Records of the West Manchester Church of the Brethren. The doors of this congregation have been closed.   
West, Dan: InterviewsBC2017/26 "Dan West, Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews individuals about the life, faith, projects, and witness of Dan West, founder of Heifer Project. A set of transcripts is also included. 
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's Work: Central Region of the Church of the BrethrenBC2014/9 

Records and materials related to "Women's Work" of the Central Region of the Church of the Brethren. This would include  Northern, Middle and Southern Indiana, Michigan, North East, North Western and Southern Ohio, as well as Southern and Northern Illinois.

 
Young, Martha: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Young, Martha G. 

Materials relating to Martha G. Young:

One copy of "The Cranium, 1937," yearbook for the Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing.  This book contains many autographs.  Martha's photograph and description is on page 24.

One program for "Commencement Exercises, School of Nursing, Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia," 17 September 1937.

One brochure picturing the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia, and the nurses' residence.

 
 


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