General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

• Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].

Posters from events sponsored by the A.A.F.R.O. Club.

Poster: "Haunted House," spondored by AAFRO House, 31 October 1978. 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

Manchester College Pictorial Bulletin, 1943.

Flyers from the Admissions Office that were produced by the Office of Printing Services.

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

1.  Folder labeled "miscellaneous assortment."

• CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Coucil for Advancement and Support of Education.
• Fine Arts Week calendar, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams.
• January Term Opportunities at the Indiana Medical History Museum, Old Pathology Building. This was formerly given the accession number of MC 2003/113 #85 but paperwork was not completed.
• Manchester Activities Council banquet for MAC Officers and new members, 1991, including yearly calendar of events.
• The Charles and Cleda Zunkel Peacemaker Fund Presents, Rev. Dr. C. Wayne Zunkel, Manchester College alumnus, 1992. This poster was formerly given the accession number of MC2003/113 #114 but paperwork was not completed.
• Party with the O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994.This poster was formerly given the accession number of 2003/114 #22 but paperwork was not completed.

2.  Folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 containing poster. Formerly MC2003/113 #42 but paperwork was not completed.

3.  Folder labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 containing poster.   Formerly MC2003/113 #32 but paperwork was not completed.

4.  Folder labeled, "Manchester College Publicity," with posters.

• "Let each become all that he was created capable of being," by Thomas Carlyle.
• Folder with Manchester College map.
• Poster, "A Journey at Manchester College, Where we believe in preparation for a lifetime."

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

Office of University Advancement appeals, organizations, and promotional materials 2010-2011 and earlier.

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.

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

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

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

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

Alumni Directory (1939) with notes.

Alumni Directory 1960.

Class of 1951 Senior Recognition Day program.

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

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

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

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

2001 and 2002 Alumni Day Banquet program.

Manchester College song written by Lucile Klinger and Henrietta Wassman.

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

Copies of photographs of class reunions over a span of years.

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

Memorial booklet for Brook Dagnew.

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

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

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

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

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

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

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.

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

Hand-made poster for college art exhibit 1933, featuring a purple bi-wing airplane swooping in over Manchester College.

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

Posters for:

• Fine Arts Workshop MC2009/71-V, f1
• Faculty Art Show  MC2009/71-V,b
• Manchester College Fine Arts, Art, Music, Speech & Drama MC2009/71-V, e1

See MC2009/71-V: Various.

MC2009/71-V is a small part of the collection MC2009/71, entitled, Flat File Drawer H:  Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College.  See the accession page for MC2009/71 for a complete listing of the objects in this collection.

Miscellaneous items dealing with Public Programs and the Artist Lecture Series:

Listing of Fall-Winter Events at Manchester College invitation postcard. (undated), including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Listing of Winter-Spring Events at Manchester College, 1979 invitation postcard, including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Listing of Spring Events at Manchester College 1977 - 1978 invitation postcard, including Artist/Lecture Series, Foreign/Classic Film Series, Faculty Recitals, Plays and Concerts.

Poster/flyer/mailer for the Public Program and Cinema Series. 1994-1995.

Program and Libretto of a concert by the Russian Cossack Chorus, Sergei Socoloff, Director, (undated).

Reports, newsletter.

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

Photographs of Athletic related events, including the MC mascott.

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

See Also: Education/Professional Programs Division, Accreditation

Pictures include group of students in Wampler Auditorium, "Victory Rally" poster, men playing saxophone and guitar, Rob Dickason, Jeremy Groh, Manchester Activities Council, student orientation leaders, NASA (No Longer Accepting Substance Abuse), Student Education Association, Accounting Club, Cordier Club, Math Club, Business Club, Social Service Club, Psych Society, Pre-Law Club, Society of Physics Students, American Chemical Society, female students, male and female students, serenade, Lara Jeanne Tokarski, Kenapocomoco Coalition Meeting, Elizabeth Young singing into microphone and man a woman running sound equipment, Robert Novak.

John Baldwin, artist of "The Winged Scroll."  File includes printed explanation of the artwork as well as information about the artist.

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.

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

Posters with Basketball schedules for various years. 

See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports.

• "History of Basketball at Manchester College," 1969.
• Poster: "Manchester College says Thanks!" - Ed Butterbaugh, President and Steve Alford, Head Coach.
• College Basketball Register Project. 
• Basketball Scorebook 1927 - 1928 season.
• Basket Ball Schedule 1931 - 1932.
• December 1954 souvenir program - Hoosier College Conference Champions 1954.
• Manchester Spartans vs Taylor Trojans, 11 January 1955 souvenir program featuring the Manchester College Band.
• DePaul vs Manchester College program with De Paul Univ. Varsity Schedule 1955 - 1956.
• Manchester College Men's Basketball 1992 - 1993 with Head Coach, Steve Alford, Souvenir Program.
• 1994 - 1995 ICAC Champions, Manchester College Basketball Sourvenir Program.
• Manchester College Spartans vs Illinois Wesleyan University Titans, 20th Anniversary NCAA Basketball Championship, NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Second Round Game, 5 March 1994 program.
• Unidentified basketball photos. 
• Basketball photo (identified) 1939 - 1940.

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

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

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

Bethany Seminary feature in Manchester College Bulletin, circa 1921.

Posters:

• 1985 Black History Month calendar.
• 1980 "Together We Can Make It:  Tell It, Black History Week," featuring Dr. Roger Pulliam, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Mr. Halisi Shauri, Director, Project Upward Bound, Northwestern University, Dr. A. D. Pickney, President, Indiana State Chapter of the NAACP.
• 1990 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d4)
• 1992 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,3).
• 1993 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,2).

See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus.

Board of Trustees Records: Agendas, minutes, President's Reports, Executive Committee Minutes, appraisals of Manchester College, correspondence.

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.

Assorted materials about Brethren Colleges Abroad including historical information and compositions.

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

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

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

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

Newspaper article with focus on Ken Brown, "Peace Studies at 50, Manchester counters 'myth of redemptive violence.'"

Administration Building: Collection of color photographs of Administration Building, Gymnasium/Auditorium, Schwalm Hall, and demolition of Gymnasium/Auditorium. 

Clipping from the Manchester College Bulletin, January 1977, "West Germans Honored Dr. Burke Last Summer," by Paula Lehman, reprinted in the Bulletin with permission from the July 21, 1976 edition of the Wabash Plain Dealer.

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.

See:

Aurora 1947, 1948, 1949. 

Manchester College Bulletin v.37:9 (July 1945); v.38:2 (November 1945); v.38:4 (February 1946); v.38:6 (May 1946); v.38:9 (July 1946); v.38:10 (August 1946); v.39:1 (October 1946); v.39:2 (November 1946); v.40:1 (October 1947); v.40:2 (November 1947); v.40:6 (May 1948); v.41:3 (December 1948); v.41:5 (February 1949); v.41:9 (July 1949);

Oak Leaves 18 September 1947, p.4; 2 October 1947, p.1; 30 October 1947, p.4; 6 November 1947, p.1; 29 May 1968, p.3; 29 April 1970 p.2; 30 September 1970; 24 February 1971, p.1; 8 February 1972, p.1; 22 February 1972, p.2; 11 April 1972, p.1; 18 March 1975 p.1; 29 April 1975 p.1; 10 October 1975 p.5. 

Painting of Calvin Ulrey Hall by K. Fike (Class of 1951) given to Miriam Ulrey, wife of Calvin Ulrey.

For related material on Calvin Ulrey Hall, see : Aurora 1947, 1948, 1949; Manchester College Bulletin v.37:9 (July 1945); v.38:2 (November 1945); v.38:4 (February 1946); v.38:6 (May 1946); v.38:9 (July 1946); v.38:10 (August 1946); v.39:1 (October 1946); v.39:2 (November 1946); v.40:1 (October 1947); v.40:2 (November 1947); v.40:6 (May 1948); v.41:3 (December 1948); v.41:5 (February 1949); v.41:9 (July 1949); January 1949 p.2; October 1951 p.1; January 1977 p.3-7; Oak Leaves 18 September 1947, p.4; 2 October 1947, p.1; 30 October 1947, p.4; 6 November 1947, p.1; 29 May 1968, p.3; 29 April 1970 p.2; 30 September 1970; 24 February 1971, p.1; 8 February 1972, p.1; 22 February 1972, p.2; 11 April 1972, p.1; 18 March 1975 p.1; 29 April 1975 p.1; 10 October 1975 p.5; Photo box 108. 

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

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

• MC2009/71: Career Fair Posters, File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various.
• MC2004/263: Lists of alumni and their careers. 
• Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.3; April 1951 p.4; March 1976 p.5; February 1977 p.1, 2; January 1978 p.6; The News-Journal 29 December 2000 p.8; Photo Box 57.

CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

See Also:

Buildings

Manchester College Bulletin February 1951 p.2; January 1975 p.10; March 1975 p.12; October 1975 p.9; October 1976 p.2; October 1977 p.11.

Oak Leaves 11 February 1965 p.2 (compulsory chapel policy);

Choral Concert poster:

• "Manchester College Presents A Choral Concert.  The A Cappella Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club.  Under The Direction of Clyde Holsinger" [1951] .

Choral Society has been known for its performance of oratorios and other major choral works.

• Handwritten performance notes, lyrics/poetry, undated.  Correspondence (late 1940's).  Sample programs & posters.  News releases.  Rosters (1956, 1958, 1987).  Flyer/poster "Six Reasons Why I Can't Join Choral Society" by Dr. Floyd Slotterback (c.1985).  Program drafts.

Manchester College Choral Society Poster:

• "Haydn's 'The Seasons' presented by Manchester College Choral Society, Clyde Holsinger, Director.   Manchester College Auditorium, North Manchester, Indiana.  Soloists:  Virginia Smallwood, Amswy Bollinger, Paul Halladay. Accompanists:  Max Allen, Mary Adine Eley.  Saturday, April 17, 1948, 8:00 p.m. Offering" 

Choral Society posters from various years advertising performances of "The Messiah," "Elijah," and "The Creation."

Choral Society Posters including but not limited to:

Bach, Mass in B Minor, John Yonkman, conductor, no year on poster.

Vivaldi, Gloria, December, 1993.

Bernstein, Chichester Psalms, Handel, Utrecht Jubilate, Patricia J. Cahalan, conductor, December 1989.

General information on Christian College Days covering 1944-present.

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

A Forum Institute on Christian World Order, 1936.

See Also: Poster for this event MC2009/106.

Poster: Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings at Manchester College "An Institute on Christian World Order."

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

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

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

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference Materials.

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

Give Peace A Chance, Regional Youth Conference held at Manchester College April 16 - 18, 1982: poster.

Civilian Public Service Education Information

Correspondence regarding dance instruction controversy, "Concerns to Be Presented to BSC," correspondence between Earl Garver and Eldon Burke regarding monograph on Puerto Rico, collection of letters to the editor of The Bedford Bulletin and The Bedford Democrat regarding Camp Bedford, "Organization of Camp Bedford Government," "Qualifications for the Assistant Directorship," "Campers at Lyndhurst July 17, 1943"

Class Gifts Records.

Coe College Military Band:

• Poster advertising a performance held in the North Manchester High School auditorium.  "America's Finest Cadet Band, direct from the inauguration of President Roosevelt."

Tinted photograph of College Avenue side of campus, pre-1921. Shows original alumni fountain in between Bumgerdner Hall and Bible School Building.

For more information on Bumgerdner Hall, see: Buildings—Administration Building; Manchester College Bulletin October 1978 p.3; Oak Leaves 24 March 1960 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.3.

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.

Poster: The Manchester Communication Studies Department and Forensics Union present a "Public Debate on US/Japanese Trade Policy.....," 1994.

Poster: "Soap Box Forum," on High Food Prices" sponsored by Manchester Forensic Union. 

Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble poster:

Two-sided poster advertising performances in 1989 and1990.

Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble posters from  approximately 1991 - 1995.

Material related to Fred R. Conkling.

According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, Fred Conkling taught English and Debating at Manchester College from 1923-1959.  He died 12 February 1962. 

See also:

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

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

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

• Folder containing programs/registration forms and a Manchester College Bulletin.
  

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

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

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

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

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

Early photograph of the moving of earth for the Cordier facility.

Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection

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

Presidential Ball Poster-1991.

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

1978 A.A.F.R.O. Club Presents, "Essence in Twilight," Semi-Formal.

circa 1985 Manchester College AAFRO Club and East Hall present "Take Your Sweetheart to Vegas."

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

No year on poster: "Winter Wonderful's Semi Formal Dance, Featuring: Catch."

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

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

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

Poster:  "Public Debate on US/Japanese Trade Policy," 1994, sponsored by the Manchester Communication Studies Department and Forensics Union.  Debate between the Japanese International Debate Team and Manchester College.  See MC2009/71 File Folder MC3009/71-E: Events on Campus, object number MC2009/71-E,b.

Poster: "Soap Box Forum," on High Food Prices, Chairman of the forum, Don Kessler. Sponsored by Manchster Forensic Union.  See MC2009/71 FIle Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus, object number MC2009/71-E,k.

Peace Studies Institute Bulletin

Correspondence, articles, items for possible inclusion in PSI Bulletin, book reviews, and a list of Bulletin dedications from 1971 through 1983.

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

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

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

Development: Rufus King File Folder -  ( RESTRICTED due to the confidential nature of information)

Rufus King: Assorted Development files in the Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: King, Rufus - ( RESTRICTED due to the confidential nature of information)

Diversity: Newspaper article showing Manchester College professors' reactions to Oklahoma City bombing.  Correspondence from Parker Marden, President, regarding the College's response to the terrorist attack of 11 September, 2001.  Also newspaper articles and flyer advertising the service of remembrance.

Diversity: Oak Leaves, 13 Nov. 1998 issue, "Mel White to Speak to Upcoming Convo." 

Report from the Sub-Committee on Non-Traditional Concerns, 23 March 1988.

Non-Traditional = "The student who after a period of time returns to the educational setting."

Diversity: E-mail incident and response from Office of Academic Affairs, 1998. 

Assessment:  "Diversity at Manchester College, Results of the Campus-wide Diversity Assessment Conducted by the Manchester College Human Diversity Committee and Cox & Associates Consulting," Assessment Conducted: Spring 1999.

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

Dr. William Eberly:

• Material regarding Bill Eberly, Natural Sciences, Biology.
• "History of the Phosphate Detergent Ban in Indiana," William R. Eberly, Manchester College.  
• "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," Dr. WIlliam Eberly, Manchester College, June 1991.
• List of Professor William Eberly's publications.
• Obituary for Dr. Eberly, MC Class of 1948.

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.

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.

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

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

Material related to Stanley B. Escott, Social Sciences, Psychology.

Folder MC2009/71-V: Various - Poster for "Beat the Deadline."  Receive information from Manchester College faculty about many topics.

Faculty Meeting Minutes 16 September 1919 - 19 May 1925 and other pieces of memorabilia, ideas and resolutions.

Material regarding Eldon Eugene Fahs. Included is a bulletin for E. Fahs' memorial service.

Photographs - See 3 large Faculty/Staff photograph boxes, IS, Unit #7, in alphabetical order.

See:  Academic Affairs.  See also:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1975 p.11;  January 1976 p.2.

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.

Paul Flory: Article from the "Messenger," February, 1975 regarding the Nobel Prize. 

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.1; January 1975 cover, p.2-5; April 1975 p.1; July 1975 p.4; October 1975 p.8; January 1976 p.10; October 1976 p.7; April 1977 p.4.

Material related to S. L. Flueckinger.

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

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

Newspaper article: "New Oaks Sets Collegiate Atmosphere."

Football poster showing schedule, dated 1947.

Football poster showing schedule, dated 1953.

Basketball poster showing schedule, dated 1932-1933.

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

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

General materials regarding Founder's Day.

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

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

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

For Library, see also:  Accreditation; Manchester College Bulletin, March 1976 p.10; July 1976 p.7; July 1977 p.11; October 1977 p.12; January 1978 p.6; Manchester Herald, 15 December 1925 p.7; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.2; 27 June 1925 p.1; 30 January 1926 p.2; 18 September 1926 p.1; 16 October 1926 p.1; 18 December 1926 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 29 October 1964 p.1; 21 January 1965 p.1, 2; 18 March 1965 p.4; 1 April 1965 p.2; 11/8/67 p.6 (photos); 10/68 p.1; 2/28/68 p.2; 4/3/68 p.1; 4/17/68 p.5; Winged Scroll.

Advance Report - Focus on the Seventies: Undated report, sent to "selected friends of Manchester College,"  from the A. Blair Helman Papers.

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

Flyer for phonathon benefiting the PERC (circa 1981).

The Next Step!, A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, fundraising campaign brochure for Winger Recital Hall.

 A copy of the glossy flyer sent out to selected individuals at the end of 2003 for seat dedications in Wine Recital Hall.

List of seat dedications.

Material related to James K. Garber.

Material related to Earl Garver including program from his memorial service, March 1968.

Material related to Wayne F. Geisert.

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

This is a large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b.  

These printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Get Away Weekend materials are found in

Material related to Arthur Gilbert, Social Sciences, Economics and Business.

Peacemakers Wall of Fame in the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden.

Poster advertising performance of Miss Mable Pence and the Manchester College Glee Clubs.  Dated December 10 [no year listed].

See Also:  Humanities Division--Music Performance Collection.

Material related to William Gnagey.

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

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

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

1.    Graduate Council 1972-1992, graduate study committee.

2 .   Master's project, President's Report, workshops.

3.    Request for Approval of Proposed Master of Arts Degree Program Submitted to The Teacher Training and Licensing Commission, Indiana State Board of Education,1972.

Synopsis of the Graduate Programs at Manchester College, 1992-93.

Graduate Bulletin, various from 1977 - 2003.

7 albums of photographs taken during Sunday dinners given for M.C. students at Mom and Dad Grandstaff's during 1975-1979.  Also includes wedding, baby, and bridal/wedding shower photographs of M.C. students.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1975 p.6-7; November 1975 p.1-.

The Plowshares grant was awarded to Earlham, Goshen, and Manchester Colleges by the Lilly Foundation in 2002.  Its purpose was to strengthen the Peace Studies programs at the three colleges.

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

Material regarding Leo B. Grimes, Education.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.12.

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

Material regarding Lana Groombridge, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.3-5; The News-Journal 26 November 2002 p.8B, as well as Lana Groombridge's, Health and Physical Education Department, Clippings Book 1993 - 2006, MC2008/147.

Gymnasium: 1928 and 1929 photographs.

• College Woman's Club banquets - 1952 programs and menus.
• Newspaper article - Andre Cordier's son, Lowell Cordier, weds Joan Donovan.
• Commencement exercises - Mount Morris College - 1932.
• Mount Morris College Bulletin - College-Nursing Course and Student Self-Help Issue - 1932.
• Andrew Cordier bulletin cover.
• 1947 Rotogravure - Manchester College.

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

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

Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: Protests

On 13 May 1969, a mass marriage ceremony and tent-in took place on the Manchester College campus.  The purpose was to initiate a "change in attitude...tak[ing] the form of students assuming freedom and responsibility in determining the direction of their lives."

East Hall and Schwalm Hall: Correspondence regarding legal issues, including changing the charter and building East Hall and Schwalm Hall.

Flyer containing information and photographs from the groundbreaking  ceremony for the new Science Center (2003).  Invitation and program.

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

Recorded interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

Materials relating to Mr. Ira Hendrickson (Professor of History and Latin).  Mrs. Edna (formerly McNeel) Hendrickson, Professor of Oil, Watercolor, Pastel.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin November 1952 p.2. for additional material on Ira and Edna (McNeel) Hendrickson.

Material related to Dennis E. Hensley.

For additional material related to Dennis E. Hensley, see also :  Manchester College Bulletin September 1978 p.3.

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

Extensive collection of photographs, publications and memorabilia from the collection of Leona Row Eller from her participation in the World Friendship Center,  Hiroshima, Japan.

Material related to Paul W. Hoffman.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin April 1976 p.2.

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

Dr. Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund Resolution, 1948

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

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

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Materials

• Program & menu
• Manchester College Bulletin from May 1948, with photo and description of celebration.
• "Introduction of Carl Waldo Holl Respectfully Submitted at the Carl Waldo Holl Silver Anniversary Luncheon."  Text of speech by Don Martin.
• Telegrams and letters of congratulations.
• Letter regarding the Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund.
• Photograph of Carl Waldo Holl with the anniversary celebration attendees.  Shot in front of Administration Building.  Not labeled.

A book with Carl Holl's name written on the interior, "College Organization and Administration,:" by Reeves and Russell.

"Manchester College Bulletin, April 1927, bearing Carl W. Holl's name.

Material regarding Clyde Holsinger.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin July 1953 p.1; July 1975 p.12; July 1976 p.7.

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

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

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

• Nomination materials, lists, photographs.

Ikenberry Hall council minutes and information about the traditional Ikenberry serenade.

Several articles about Andrew Cordier.

Bulletin from Mabel Moomaw's memorial service at Sebring.

Collection of letters from classmates on the occasion of the 60th alumni reunion of the class of 1923.

1. Manchester International Fair, the Global Village, April 21, 2002.  Poster made by the Manchester College Graphics department.

International Week Posters. File Folder MC2009/71-E, object number MC2009/71-E,n.

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

January Term posters.  See MC2009/71 File Folder 2009/71-V: Various.  This file includes

• January 1982, International Business Trip to Bangladesh, with Mohammed A. Haque, Dept. of Economics and Business.
• January 1981, The Language and Literature of Ireland with Professor Rowan Daggett, Ph.D.

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

Material relating to Robert C. Johansen.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.13; July 1978 p.16

Material regarding Robert Jones, Music.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.7; Symphony

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

Material related to Professor C. Ray Keim, who taught History, Accounting, and Political Science at Manchester College from 1927 - 1964.

See also:

Manchester College Bulletin January 1976 p.15.

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

Material related to Dorothy Keller, Social Sciences, Sociology.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1978 p.3-4.

Material related to Paul Keller.

Saa also: Gospel Messenger 3 March 1945 p.10; 20 July 1946 p.12; 28 September 1946 p.6-7;  Manchester College Bulletin February 1951 p.2; October 1951 p.2; November 1978 p.1.

Material related to Robert Keller, Social Sciences, Sociology.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin July 1978 p.3-4.

Articles pertaining to Dr. King's cancelled visit in May 1967 and the actual visit in February 1968.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, v.60:6 (February 1968); The Manchester Monitor, 14 January 2003; The News-Journal, 22 January 2003 p.1, 2.

Material related to Rufus King.

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

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

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

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

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

Material related to Edward Kintner, Professor, Manchester College.

Koinonia:

• History and records.
• Dedication program.
• Newspaper articles collected by Ferne Baldwin.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1975 p.9; July 1976 p.10-11; The Manchester Monitor, 2 July 2002 p.2, 12; Photo Box 130.

Material related to David Kreps, Natural Sciences, Biology Department.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin October 1976 p.7; October 1978 p.2.

Photograph of David Kreps: MC2004/729, Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection.

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.

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.

Laymen's Citation Award Program:

• Those honored in 1955 were:  Wilbur Stover Barnhart, Dr. Curtis Buford Bowman, Nevin L. Coppock, Joseph Benjamin Flora, Theo Allen Hoover, Harold Kenneth Loutsenhizer, Thurl Donald Metzger, Dr. Daryl McCoid Parker, F. Willard Powers, Orion J. Stover, Modena Minnich Studebaker, and Daniel West.

Records for Learning Support Services at Manchester College.  Learning Support Services provide tutoring and other assistance to students who are at risk.

Material relating to Nettie Leasure.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin May 1953 p.1, 4.

See MC2004/281, Office of Printing Services Collection, File #2, Admissions, for "Legacy Students" flyer.

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

Manchester Activities Council (MAC) poster: MAC banquet for Officers and new members, 1991 with yearly calendar of events. This poster is part of the larger collection MC2010/53.

Mt. Morris College Material: Student Body pictures [1907, 1908], approximately 150 postcard and postcard size photos, [1909-1912], other photos [1920's], baccalaureate address [1907], Mt. Morris College Students Guide [1927], and other publications and newspaper clippings. Photographs of the fire's devestation.

Manchester College Material: Postcard, M.C. Mission Band [1917], snapshots of campus and people [1917-1929], Commencement Week Booklet [1925], Manchester College Bulletin, 4 (August, 1911):22, 7, and program, Manchester College A Capella Choir, n.d, Arthur Kennedy, Director, V. F. Schwalm, President. 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

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

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

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

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

Manchester College Bulletin December, 1936, Vol. 29, No. 174.

Manchester College Bulletins, a publication of Manchester College.

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

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

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

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

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

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

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

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

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

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

Manchester Symphony Orchestra publicity, programs and articles.

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

For more posters see: MC2010/20.

Jo Ann Martin, English.

For other materials related to Jo Ann Martin, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.8.

"Would You Develop Grace And Poise, Create With MATHEA"

Thurl Donald Metzger is a Manchester College alumnus and member of Manchester College Class of 1938.   He was a recipient of the Laymen's Citation Award, an award given by Manchester College to honor outstanding members of the Church of the Brethren.

A faculty study regarding the return to campus of men who served their country through Civilian Public Service and of those who served as veterans of military service.

• Neher, O.W., O.S. Hamer, W.J. Abell, C.S. Morris.  "Meeting the Needs and Desires of Returning Veterans and CPS Men."  30 January 1945. 

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, June 1952 p.4; Wartime.

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

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

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

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.

Material related to R. H. Miller.

For more material related to R. H. Miller, see: Gospel Messenger, 24 February 1945 p.8-9; 3 March 1945 p.4-5; 24 March 1945 p.4-5; 14 April 1945 p.14; 23 June 1945 p.12; 16 February 1946 p.14-15; 29 March 1947 p.5-6; 2 August 1947 p.8-9; Manchester College Bulletin, January 1949 p.1; February 1949 p.2; February 1950 p.2; March 1953 p.2; July 1953 p.2.

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

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

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

Music Auditions and Scholarships:

Posters advertising:

Scholarships for Strings.

Manchester College music auditions for the

• Manchester Singers, The Entertainers .
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra.
• A Cappella Choir.
• Chamber music.
• The Jazz Ensemble.

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. 

"Von Flotow's Opera 'Martha' Presented By Manchester College Under the Direction of Arthur W. Kennedy, [1950].  

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

Centennial Science Symposium, 1990, " Global Change, Human Impact."

1. One folder with flyer, programs and brochures.

 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."

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

Photo Box 64.

Posters: "Meet the Author:  Wu Ningkun, Author of A Single Tear:  A Family's Persecution, Love, and Endurance in Communist China..."

• Posters including one with autographs and message, "Love and best wishes to Lola," signed by Ningkun and also by his wife, Yikai.

Material relating to Emerson Niswander.

For more material regarding R. Emerson Niswander, see: Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.4; June 1950 p.4; July 1975 p.12, 14-15; November 1975 p.4; July 1977 p.3.

Material relating to Paul Noffsinger.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1950 p.2.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, May 1952 p.2; Oak Leaves, 17 October 1963 p.2; 24 October 1963 p.2; 7 November 1963 p.2; 14 November 1963 p.2; 16 January 1964 p.1; 6 February 1964 p.1, 2; 20 February 1964 p.1; 23 April 1964 p.1; 30 April 1964 p.1; 24 September 1964 p.2; 18 March 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.2; 18 April 1991, p.4; 2 May 1991, p.3; 9 May 1991, p.1.

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

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. 

Philip Orpurt: Natural Sciences, Biology, Department Head. Professor Orpurt is also an alumnus of Manchester College.

Philip Orpurt MC College "Letter Collection," MC2004/521, two cloth letters received for Cross Country and Music. See, Orpurt, in Large Faculty/Staff boxes 46-48.

For additional material relating to Philip Orpurt, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, April 1978 p.8-9.

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

Color postcard of Winger Building.  Labeled on back, "Otho Winger Memorial Building, Erected 1952, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana." 

For material related to the Winger Memorial Building, see :  Manchester College Bulletin January 1949 p.1; October 1950 p.1; November 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; February 1951 p.1; March 1951 p.1; June 1951 p.2; July 1951 p.1; October 1951 p.4; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.2; July 1952 p.1; October 1952 p.1; Photo box 125.

"Indians Revere memory of Otho Winger," MC BULLETIN, Vol 73, 1980-81 Calendar year.

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

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

Material regarding Robert Paine.

Newspaper article about Robert Paine's retirement and his book, "Seeking New Horizons."

For additional material relating to Robert Paine, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1978 p.1.

Posters for Parents' Weekend.  These posters are part of a large collection MC2009/71.

• MC2009/71-V,b1 - (No year), "Parents' Weekend, the Main Event."
• MC2009/71-V,b2 - 1980, "Parents' Weekend Concert."
• MC2009/71-V,b3 - 1979, "Parents' Weekend Concert."

See Also:  Church of the Brethren; Gospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.8; Manchester College Bulletin, January 1952 p.4; July 1952 p.1; Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.2; 13 February 1964 p.2;13 May 1965 p.2; Peace; Photo Box 58.

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

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

Poster with schedule of events for Peace Week 2004.  This poster  is part of the larger collection MC2009/71.

March for Peace and Justice, June 12, New York.

• Arms Race? Or Human Race?, March .
• Rally, June 12, New York.

Poster for Manchester College's Department of Music's February 2006 production of the operatic comedy, Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini.

April 1993 performance, "Music of the Old and New Worlds," by the A Cappella Choir. Manchester Choral Society presents, Vivaldi's "Gloria" and other Christmas cantatas, December 1993. Manchester Symphony Orchestra with organ soloist, Robin Gratz, perform March 2000.

Material related to Bill Phillips.

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

Photographs from the Museum.

Fenton art glass lamp celebrating the town's sesquicentennial year, May 1985 Bulletin pg. 12.

Commemorative china, 1986-87.

African artifacts, Photographer, Bob Cheeseman, (class of 1992), photo taken 29 September 1989.

 Photo of commemorative glassware, Manchester pennants and miscellaneous college artifacts, including Bawlings Basketball Score Book.  Photographer, Bob Cheeseman.  Photo taken 29 September 1989.

Photo of projector from the Biology Department.  Photographer, Bob Cheeseman.  Photo taken 29 September 1989.

Group and individual photographs of international students. Included in this collection is:

• Pawn Chanthalangsy, Manchester College Class of 1976.
• Group photograph, undated.
• Group photograph circa the 1950's of students around a desk pointing to a poster advertising the "United Nations Banquet."

Assortment of photographs of campus buildings, the construction of Holl-Kintner, the old observatory, May Day, Ikenberry Hall, students and professors, including Allen Deeter, Niswander and Glade.

Also included are photographs of Football 1960 - 1976 and Martial Arts.

Students in class and on campus, 1974 and earlier: 1974 photo of Yvonne Frey, Dave Ball, Margie Schaeffer.  Phil Amadon, Donna Hubscher, Nancy Hood, Patricia Dickens.

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

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

Material regarding John Planer, Music, Department Head.

"A Statement of Educational Philosophy: The Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Teachers," by John H. Planer, 1/5/75 Reviewed 12/89.

For additional material related to John Planar, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.6.

1. A variety of posters for plays and musical productions:

Steel Magnolias, 1993.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1930, no year on poster.

The Scarlet Letter, 1996.

The Importance of Being Earnest, 1990.

The Miser, 1994.

Archy and Mehitabel, 1993.

The Madwoman of Chaillot, 1992.

Fiddler on the Roof, 1989.

The Extremity of Love, 1991.

Plunkett, Roy: Pivotal scientific publication

• 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 about campus events and various scholarships.

Pottenger, James Lee, Class of 1939.

Letters, information about the debating team, photo, interesting items, see: Betty (Pottenger) Refior (Class of 1943) Collection MC2009/37.

See Also: Betty Pottenger Phelps Refior typed copies of her brother's letters that recorded his missionary experience.  Included in the collection are photographs, drawings, architectural plans and other memorabilia.  This collection is now at the DePauw University Archives, 11 E. Lrabee St., Greencastle, Indiana 46135

The campus powerhouse and incinerator were renovated or rebuilt during 1967.  More information can be found in the Manchester College Bulletin.  The tower being constructed in this photograph was probably part of that project.  The picture was taken by Hoff and is dated 18 April 1967.

President's Newsletters from 1991 - 1999.

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

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. 

Publicity photographs and related publicity poster for Public Programs and Cinema events, 1993 - 1994.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 November 1963 p.3 (history); Large Boxes 133-135, 163; Photo Boxes 136, 137, 164, 197.

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

Many students in this collection of photographs are identified.

Assorted Files from Public Relations - 1962 through1998.

Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006.

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. 

• General info, MIKE Club minutes, correspondence, news releases, budget materials.

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

WBKE scrapbooks.

Students on platform at North Manchester train depot, Kintner Collection, see MC2004/284 photo 2, photo box 183. These appear to be pictures from some type of rally, look at women carrying what appear to be similar posters in MC2004/284 (Photo 3) and MC2004/284 (photo 2) and then check MC2004/404, photo box 183. A digital enlargement and enhancement of a poster reveals, "Manchester College Booster."

Students on a platform at a train depot, Kintner Collection, see MC2004/404, photo box 183. This might be the same rally as is being held in MC2004/284 (see posters).

Resume, notes on life, personal notebook, class books and notes for teaching, etc. by D. C. Reber.  D.C. Reber taught education and ancient languages at Manchester College from 1917 until 1942.  The collection also includes biographical newspaper articles about his life and interests.

For additional material relating to D. C. Reber, see:  Oak Leaves, 7 April 1960 p.2.

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

Alumni Recital, May 1992:

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

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

File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department

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

Material related to F. E. Reed.

For additional material related to F. E. Reed, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1953 p.1.

Focus on Faith Week:

• 1.  MC2010/50a: "Environmental Theology, Focus on Faith Week," November, 1992.
• 2.  MC2010/50b: "Let Justice Roll!," Focus On Faith, October, 1993.

Residence Hall Association Fliers Collection.

1. Flyers from RHA weekends.

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

See Also:  Residence Life, Student Development

Material related to T. Wayne Rieman, including:

• 1996 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute, Manchester College with a dedication to T. Wayne Rieman, 1912 - 1994.

For additional materials related to T. Wayne Rieman, see: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945; 20 July1946 p. 22-23; Manchester College Bulletin, December 1949 p.2; October 1953 p.1; July 1978 p.7; The News-Journal 16 November 1994 p.4 (obit).

Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Ropchan.  Donors of the Sam and Marla Ropchan Fund.

See Also: MC2004/45: Sam and Marla Ropchan Fund Correspondence, one file in Large Box 66.  Also see the "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," 1986, no 2, Front Cover 2).

Material related to Dr. Donald Royer, Professor of Sociology at Manchester College.

Material relating to Esther Rupel, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1947.

"An Investigation of the Origin, Significance, and Demise of the Prescribed Dress Worn by Members of the Church of the Brethren, Esther Fern Rupel, Ph.D, University of Minnesota, 1971.

See also: Esther Rupel in:

• Philanthropy Booklet 2002-2003 (MC2004/356).
• Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.4.

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

Letter of rejection to Lola Sanger for graduate study at an institution because Lola was a woman and the graduate school wrote: "in past experience where we found only one or two women uncomfortable in a class dominated by men....no women admitted."

Material related to Doraleen Scheetz-Hollar.

For additional material related to Doraleen Scheetz-Hollar, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.11.

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

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.

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.

J. Raymond Schutz Campaign poster.

Poster entitled "Schutz for Congress:  The Voice of a Leader with the Heart of the Common Man."

Poster:  "SHUTZ RALLY!, J. Raymond Schutz, Republication Candidate for Congress."

• 12.5" x 19" poster with head shot of J. Raymond Schutz.  Professor Schutz taught English, French, Sociology, and Debating at Manchester College from 1919 - 1939.
  

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

• Draft of President Vernon F. Schwalm's autobiography.
• "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College, a historical statement given at the dedication of the Hall of Science, 1960.
• Retirement plan and life insurance.
• Remarks made by A. Blair Helman at Schwalm's memorial service.
• MC Bulletin honoring Schwalm and giving his history.
• Obituaries.
• Correspondence between Schwalm and President Helman.
• Student Death in Library - correspondence between Schwalm and Helman.

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.

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

2. MC2008/76 b:  One 1920 Aurora.

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

Security Department Records.

Selective Service System Records.

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

Lisa Miller, Senior Series Convocation 21, September 1992.

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

Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording.

Material regarding Mark A. Shellhaas.

For related material regarding Mark A. Shellhaas, see : Manchester College Bulletin, March 1976 cover, p.2-4.

Material regarding M. M. Sherrick.

Material regarding James Shively, Social Sciences, Sociology.

For related material regarding James Shively, see: Manchester College Bulletin, January 1976 p.3.

Genealogical information and correspondence (1947-1976) pertaining to L.W. Shultz who worked and taught at Manchester College in various positions (Librarian, Mathematics, Religious Education, Principal of Preparatory Department, Academy, Modern Languages) during the years 1924-1943.  The collection also contains books by L. W. Shultz.  Publications include an autobiography, a history of the Brethren, and a history of Camp Alexander Mack.

See also:  For related material regarding L. W. Shultz, see: Camp Alexander Mack; Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.2; Gospel Messenger, 14 April 1945 p.9-10, 16; 15 September 1945 p.12; 24 November 1945 p.20; 23 February 1946 p.20-21; 9 March 1946 p.16; 16 March 1946 p.21; 30 March 1946 p.20 (photo); 6 April 1946 p.18-19; 15 June 1946 p.21; 28 September 1946 p.11; 16 November 1946 p.17; 21 December 1946 p.21; 11 January 1947 p.16; 8 February 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10; Photo Box 156.

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.

Materials related to Genita Speicher.

Genita Speicher's personal journal/scrap book with clippings about her concerts, viewed performances, notes and memorabilia.  Included is a family history entitled, "Pedigree"   beginning with Wolford Webber, the 4th King of Holland, born circa1577. 

Max Allen: Photograph and concert poster with Genita Speicher.

Mrs. Genita Speicher was Associate Professor of Music for 29 years, retiring in 1976.  This collection includes but is not limited to her personal journal/scrap book, photographs, clippings, performances, and interesting memorabilia.

Staff Association Records.

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

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

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

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

Material related to Doris (Airgood) Stephenson.

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

Material related to Scott Strode, Speech and Drama.

For additional material related to Scott Strode, see: Manchester College Bulletin, October 1975 p.4-5.

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

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

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

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

Student Related Posters.

• Summer School booklets containing calendar, general information, class schedules, description of professors.
• Two laminated pages featuring summer instructors: T. Wayne Rieman, Paul Keller, Max Allen, Neal Merritt, Ray Keim, Earl Garver, Dr. Bollinger, and Don Royer (no date given).
• Brochures.
• Summer Session 1954 brochure.

Poster advertising Summer School at Manchester College - undated - (following the construction of the chime tower in 1922, yet during the time that the bells were operated electronically).

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

Symphonic Band / Stage Band (1971) poster and Symphonic Band poster (earlier poster).

1. MC2009/89aL 8.5" x 11" poster for Symphonic Band and Stage Band concert for 28 Frebruary 1971.

2. MC2009/89b: Poster with photo for Symphonic Band, David C. McCormick, Director,  McCormick taught at the College from 1956-1959 and from 1967-1970.  The poster has a photograph of the band.

Play posters:

• "The Old Maid," dated 1944.
• "The Servant in the House," dated 1933.

Material related to R. Jan Thompson.

For additional material relating to R. Jan Thompson, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1978 p.7.

Trailer Court Photogaph Collection (3 photographs in Photo Box #114).

Information about trees on campus and trees in the Bible.

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

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

Material related to Jerry Tucker. For additional material related to Jerry Tucker, see :  Manchester College Bulletin, October 1978 p.6; November 1978 p.2.

Material related to Robert Tully or Bud Tully. For other material related to Robert, "Bud" Tully, see: Manchester College Bulletin, February 1976 p.4.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2; May 1950 p.4; February 1951 p.4; October 1951 p.1; April 1952 p.1; Oak Leaves, 3 October 1963 p.6.

Buck family Photos and Memorabilia. 

Photos, negatives, and contact sheet of civil rights leader, comedian, and speaker at MC campus event, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, 1969.

Jackson, Rev. Jesse:  Photos from "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus. Manchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8/June 1969.   Campus Pastor, Robert Mock, is also included in one of these photographs.

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.

Collection of photocopied material from newspapers, Manchester College Bulletins, and Board of Trustee minutes regarding events during Schwalm's presidency.

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

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

Volunteer Services records.

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

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

Material related to David Waas, History and Political Sciences, Department Head.

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

See also:  Manchester College Bulletin, August 1963; August 1964. Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, v.7:2 (May 1990). Oak Leaves, 21 February 1952; 19 September 1963.  Ghosts.

Material related to Steve Weaver.

Additional material related to Steve Weaver:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1978 p.3.

Material related to Harry Weimer. Including article, "The Limitations of Science."

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

Material related to Gertrude Wiebe Roten.

For additional material regarding Gertrude Wiebe Roten, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1952 p.1.

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

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

Personal and confidential files and materials related to President Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm are located in the Vault (IIS) in older metal filing cabinet drawers.

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

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

President Winger's correspondence with the State of Indiana as he strives to certify Manchester as a "standard college." This involves heavy financial requirements.These letters also deal with State of Indiana requirements for teaching certifications. The story behind the abandoning of the Academy. Corresondence 1917 - 1928.

Material relating to Claude Wolf, including news clipping from 1964,  "Claude Wolfe Family Returns from Bolivia," news release from 1966 naming Claude Wolfe Coach of the Year, and Coach Wolf's obituary, 1985. 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945 p.7, 14; 14 July 1945 p.19; 15 September 1945 p.16; 6 October 1945 p.19; 24 November 1945 p.21; 20 April 1946 p.19; 8 June 1946 p.21; 7 December 1946 p.21; 14 December 1946 p.8-9; 22 March 1947 p.20-21 (photos); 5 April 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, June 1951 p.2; March 1976 p.7.

Material related to Neil Wollman, Social Sciences, Psychology, including:

• Interview: "Tax Resister Fields Questions," The News-Journal, 14 April 1983.
• "Focusing on Income Tax Reform," Letter to the Editor of the Wabash Plain Dealer, 16 June 1995, by Neil Wollman.
• Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute 2000, Manchester College, Wollman article, pg. 1, "Announcement: Dr. Neil Wollman Appointed Senior Resesarch Fellow for the Peace Studies Institute."  Photograph of Neil with wife, Manchester College Professor, Dr. Abby Fuller.

For additional material regarding Neil Wollman, see: The News-Journal, 21 August 2002 p.17

One flyer announcing the Women's Forum, open to students, staff and faculty.

For material related to Josephine Yeager, see: Manchester College Bulletin, June 1951, pg. 2.

Material related to David Yeatter.

For more material related to David B. Yeatter, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, August 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; July 1977 p.10; October 1977 p.11.

Excerpts from "There's a New World Coming,"  Andrew Young. Reprint of October 1977 "Messenger" article describing Church of the Brethren influences on the life of Andrew Young and his call to action.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, October 1978 p.1.

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.

Material relating to Cleda Shull Zunkel.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10.

Material regarding Myrl Alexander.

Information on Mel Blickenstaff.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin July 1977 p.5-6.

Article about Spenser Minnich and Eva  Minnich edited by Anetta C. Mow, from the "Gospel Messenger," 20 August 1949.

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.

Many pamphlets and flyers produced by the BRF, the Brethren Revival Fellowship along with a description of their concerns.

Brochure: "Brethren Revival Fellowship: What It Is And What It Does," 1987.

Brochure: 1976 brochure, "What is the Brethren Revival Fellowship?" BRF WITNESS Vol. 11 No. 3 1976.

Flyer:  "Calling Prospective Bible Students (high school age and adults) to attend Brethren Bible Institute, sponsored by the Brethren Revival Fellowship, Summer 1974 (July 29 through August 23) on the Campus of Elizabethtown College"

Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

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.

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

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.

"Manchester College, 1997 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," issue dedicated to Civilian Public Service - After 50 Years.   Interviews with men and their responses to war as well as memories and reflections regarding Civilian Public Service: 

John Ebersole, J. Roy Valencourt, Gilbert R. Weldy, Larry Gara, Lester J. Glick, Melvin Holt, Paul Keller, Harry K. Zeller, Wilbur Dunbar.

BCPS Bulletin.  Bulletin published bi-weekly for the men of Civilian Public Service by the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Service Committee, Elgin, Illinois.

Articles in the Brethren People File related to Gilbert Weldy, Manchester College alumnus, 1949, and CPS Smoke-Jumper:

• Member Profile, Gilbert Weldy, "The National Smokejumper Association, Smokejumper," Quarterly Magazine, October, 2003.
• "Some of My Life's Memories," by Gilbert R. Weldy, Written in 1998, Bloomington, Indiana.

See Also:  Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Manchester College Bulletin November 1976 p.3

Material related to Donald Durnbaugh including a collection of articles written by Donald F. Durnbaugh. 

See Also:

Gospel Messenger, 9 December 1950 p.18-19. 

Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

John H. Eberly information.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1952 p.1.

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.

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

• "The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out Of The Original Greek; And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised,"  New York: American Bible Society, Instituted In The Year MDCCCXVI, 1868 [Sm. Plica, Octavo.]
• A gorgeously illustrated bible,  "The First Pulpit Bible used at the Flora Church of the Brethren." "[Authorized Version.] The Complete Text Pictorial Family Bible Containing The Old And New Testaments, Together With The Apocrypha, The Psalms In Metre, and A Concordance.
• Plaques of recognition from Bethany Hospital, Chicago.
• One white flag with a blue rectangle and red cross.
• One American flag.
• Linens. Not clear whether linens are from "Flora" or from "Living Faith."  Archivist believe they are from "Flora."
• A large bible.  The way the objects were organized it appears that this bible might be from the "Living Faith" Church of the Brethren, since the other bible was identified as being from "Flora."    This bible is also beautifully engraved with illustrations.

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

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

Information regarding Ercell and Isabel Lynn.

Ercell Lynn, see also:  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2. 

See: Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection  MC2005/4 showing the Walnut Street, later known as, Manchester Church of the Brethren [#14].

Manchester College Bulletin, November 1951 p.4.  See also:  Photo Box 185

Bulletins and sermons from the Marion Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

Material related to Ralph McFadden, MC Class of 1955.

Material regarding Ralph McFadden can also be found in the Manchester College Bulletin, January 1976 p.7; July 1978 p.15.

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.

Material regarding Peggy Reiff Miller.

Peggy Reiff Miller has done extensive research on "Seagoing Cowboys."  See documentary video in the Dan West Exhibit, Funderburg Library, Manchester College or check out the video from Funderburg Library.

For related material about Peggy Reiff Miller see:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1976 p.3; Messenger, March 2003 p.22-25.

Material related to Rex Miller.

Material related to Ira and Mabel Moomaw Including program from I. W. Moomaw's memorial service.

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.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Wakarusa Church of the Brethren and the Michigan City Church of the Brethren.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

Bethel Church of the Brethren: Women's Fellowship Records 1970 - 1983, photos 1984, Mother and Daughter Banquet 1990, 1985 and 1988 newspaper clippings.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the South Bend City (also known as the South Bend Second) Church of the Brethren.

Family photo of Marcos and Suely Inhauser.

Records and memorabilia from Northern Indiana District Churches of the Brethren that have been closed: Wakarusa, Michigan City, Bethel, South Bend Second (City).

Photograph of Marcos and Suely Inhauser, Church of the Brethren missionaries in Brazil.

Material related to Ronald Petry, 1956 Manchester College alumnus.

For additional materials on Ronald Petry,1956 Manchester College alumnus, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, February 1976 p.3.

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

Article from October 1977 Messenger, "Howard Sollenberger: Face-to-face Diplomacy." Also included are two write-ups of Howard Sollenberger's life work.

Howard Sollenberger, See Also: Gospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.21; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.11; October 1978 p.1.

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).

Files from the South Central Indiana District Office of the Church of the Brethren.  Primarily the correspondence of District Executive, Carroll Petry, citations honoring church members, and confidential ministerial files.

Computer storage discs from unknown congregation(s).

South Whitley Church of the Brethren

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Correspondence regarding tornados of 1965, also referred to as the Palm Sunday Disaster.  The Kokomo, Indiana, Church of the Brethren building was completely destroyed, and in other parts of Indiana four Church of the Brethren people were killed and four injured.

For additional material related to "inclement weather," see also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.40;  Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.3; March 1977 p.3; April 1977 p.3; March 1978 p.1; April 1978 p.5; Oak Leaves 6 May 1965 p.2; Photo Box 135. 

Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College.

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

MC2009/71-CY: Poster from Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1982.

MC2004/709-1: Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College, 1980. 

Material regarding Wayne Zunkel, (MC Class of 1953), including photograph, articles, Peace Studies Institute announcement, personal philosophy.