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TopicAccession #Description Summary
AAFRO Club, AAFRO House & ProgramMC2009/71-D 

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

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

History of the Administration Building.

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Advancement: Promotional MaterialMU2012/102 

Materials from Office of College Advancement:

  • Annual Fund Fiscal Year 2011 - acorn piece.
  • "Students First!"-  letter December 2011 - insert and envelope.
  • Valentine - AFV12 - gift to The Manchester Fund (2012).
  • Thank You cards from Office of College Advancement.  These were with 2011 and 2012 items listed above...but undated.
  • "Students First! - campaign newsletter, Issue V.
 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Memorial Service: Gangai, Dagnew, HailuMU2018/7 

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

Memorial booklet for Brook Dagnew.

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

 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
Athletics: Certificate of AppreciationMC2004/675 

Manchester College Athletes Certificate of Appreciation:

Award from WFYI TV, dated 1993.

 
Aurora: Nolt, Melville, Auroras, Various YearsMC2007/23  Aurora, Student, Melville T. Nolt. Personal copies embossed and autographed.  
Aurora: Photographs, 1948MC2009/62a,b Aurora 1948 snapshots from pgs. 159 and 163
Aurora: Photographs, 1984 EditionMC2004/439 Aurora photographs for the1984 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1989 Edition MC2004/414 Aurora photographs for the 1989 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1990 EditionMC2004/718 Aurora photographs for the1990 edition. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1993 EditionMC2004/719 Aurora photographs for the1993 edition. 
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Basketball, Womens: Posters and SchedulesMC2009/71-SP:Sports 

Posters with Basketball schedules for various years. 

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

 
Basketball: Photographs, circa 1920's and 1950MC2011/172 

Earlier basketball photographs.  Some images are identified.

 
Bauman Bowman, Weber, Helman: Family BibleMC2011/134 

One family bible printed in 1773 and 1774 donated to the collection by Howard H. Helman, great great grandson of Marguit (Marguerite?) Bowman. Birth registries are included.

 
Berrigan, Philp and McAlister, ElizabethMC2007/45 

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.

 
Board of Trustees: Issues Surrounding Winger's RetirementMU2017/99 Minutes of the Board of Trustees and Executive Board of Manchester College, 1929 - 1930's incomplete. History surrounding the final years of Otho Winger's presidency. 
Boy Scouts: PhotographsMC2011/121 

Photographs of boy scouts and scouting activities.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Allen Deeter FilesRO2017/1 

Brethren Colleges Abroad materials from the files of Manchester College professor, Allen Deeter.  Personal awards and diplomas and commendations. CONFIDENTIAL - materials deal with student and employee information.

"Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren World Assembly," July 1992.

NOT YET FULLY DESCRIBED OR ACCESSIONED.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Rogers CollectionMU2018/57 A poster-board filled with images from Ingrid Rogers' and Ken Rogers' experiences with BCA in Germany was found by the archivist in a classroom of the Administration Building following the auction and close of the 2nd and 3rd floors.  The images were cut from the board and scanned. Descriptions and student information are located within accession record. 
Buck Family CollectionMC2007/40 Photographs and memorabilia from the Buck family.  Also included is information about Calvin Ulrey and his wife, Miriam. 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Campus Plan and ImprovementsMC2007/118 Plan of Campus Development, 1958. 
Children's Theatre: Posters and PublicityMC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre Posters and Publicity for Children's Theatre.  These posters are part of a larger collection MC2009/71.  For a list of posters included in the the large collection see MC2009/71.  
Chinese Book: Sun Yat-senMC2011/95 

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

 
Christmas: PostersMC2010/55a-c Posters regarding Holiday luncheons and receptions.  
Church of the Brethren History: WIlliam Eberly CollectionBC2011/25a-y 

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

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Civilian Public Service: Blickenstaff, Delbert D. Collection MC2009/154 

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

  • The B-Complex Experiment
 
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

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

 
Clubs: Circle KMC2002/49 

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

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

 
Community Involvement: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/67 

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

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

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

1985 - Shepherd's Center created for older adults.

2003 - Haunted Forest scares up fun.

 
Conscientious Objection: Military Law ReporterMC2008/08 Military Law Reporter, Volume 2, Number 6, November - December 1974. 
Courses: Newspaper clippingsMU2017/68 

Clippings include but are not limited to:

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

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

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

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

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

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

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

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

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

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

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

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

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

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

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

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

 
Dances: PostersMC2009/71, File Folder D: Dances 

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."

 
Diversity: Newspaper ClippingMU2017/69 

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

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

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

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

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

 
Ebey, Adam: Student at Mount Morris CollegeMC2004/721 

Adam Ebey Collection: Collection of grade reports, Sunday School certificates, and other material documenting Adam Ebey's time at Mount Morris and Manchester Colleges.

 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2007/48 Alice King Ebey: "Genesis...to...Revelation," published by The Bible Society, North Manchester, IN.  1896. See "Pastoral Epistles," by Alice King. 
Etched Glass Panes: Student NamesMC2011/127 These appear to be small hand-etched panes of glass.  It seems as if each participant wrote his/her name individually, perhaps as part of a College function, reunion, or Church of the Brethren event?   
Executive Committee Minutes April - June 1900 and Faculty Meetings April 1900 and 1925MC2009/100a,b 

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

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

Letter from Balsbaugh Over the Death of Sister Catherine Forney

 
Expressions Class, circa 1907 - 1916: PhotographsMC2004/586 

Expression Class photographs:  [(Andrew D. Ward Jr)?] Picture upper left:  Top row (l-r):  L.W. Shultz, D.L. Stoner, Wagner.  Middle row (l-r):  Thomas, Sadie Stutsman Wampler, Lola Dickey.  Lower row (l-r):  Chas. A. Light, Cordelia Crouch.

 
Faculty SupportMU2015/36 "A General Statement and Some Ideas on Faculty Support" [undated]. 
FloatsMC2007/182 

Preliminary Float Idea by John Corso, 2004.

 
Food Service: Cooks MC2009/55a,b  Food Service: Etta Stinebaugh was a cook at Manchester College for many years.  Here are photos from her scrapbook as well as other older pictures of women working in Food Service.  The photo of chickens at the chopping block helps date the pictures.  
Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State MC2010/196 

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

 
Funderburg Library: PhotographsMC2003/115 

Photographs of the construction of Funderburg Library (1966)and floor plans, Allen Wilmert and Rob Gratz with Paul Kantbambi of the University of Malawi, May 1988, the 1992 National Library Week Reception, pictures of sculptures, artwork and library equipment, musical instruments, photos of faculty, staff and students....and many more.

 
Fundraising by Decades/Campaigns: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/66 

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

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

 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
Graduation 1922: circa 1922 Panoramic PhotographMC2011/178 Graduating Students, Manchester College: Panoramic Photograph, circa 1922. This picture's year will be able to be identified  by the women's collars.  See Aurora, 1922. More research will be needed to make a positive identification. 
Graduation: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/65 Newspaper clippings related to MC graduations:1963, 1992, 1993,2003,  2004. 
Hawthorn Program: FilesMU2014/163 Dr. Onyegi's records of the Hawthorne Program (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) – A Lilly funded grant designed to help prepare Hispanic and African American middle school (grades 6-8) students for college. Some records are confidential. 
Hay, Mary Elizabeth: Certificate, Business Writing, 1919MC2004/667 1919 Certificate in Penmanship for Practical Business Writing through the Zaner Method of Arm Movement Writing, Ina Hornish, instructor.  Student: Mary Elizabeth Hay  
Health Services: Flu Epidemic, 1918Chapter 4, War and Pestilence Health Services: Flu epidemic of 1918. Chapter 4, War and Pestilence, "Memories of ... Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs. 39 - 42.  
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
History and Political Science, Social Science: From the Admnistration BuildingROOctober2012/28 Core Materials and Special Problems - History and Political Science. Syllabi. Social Science Core materials 1974. 
Homecoming 1969: ImagesMU2018/82 

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

 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Humanities Division: Assortment MC2009/178 

Humanities Division: Assortment of materials, circa 1969 - 2001.

 
Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered BrideMC2004/710 Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953.  This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger.  
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
Institutional Planning Reports, 1984, 1990 and 1991MC2008/30 

Institutional Planning Reports

1.  Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, progress Report 27 April 1990.

2.  Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, proposal.

3.  Report of the Task Force for program Adjustment to President A. Blair Helman, December, 1984.

4.  Report of the Forward Planning Committee, 6 October 1984.

 
January Term: India Trip, PhotographsMC2009/165 Sixteen photographs including a picture of Jean Zimmerman and Jeri Seese-Green. 
January Term: PostersFile Folder 2009/71-V: Various 

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.
 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

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

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

 
Manchester College and Mount Morris College: Photograph Collection2004/454-457  

Photos 1 - 72 : Manchester College Photographs.

Photos 72 - 105: Identification of Locations and Buildings (72 - 77 are missing).

Photos 106 - 189: Portraits and Uknown Affiliations.

Photos 191 - 229: Mount Morris College Photographs .

 
Manchester College and Mount Morris College: Photographs, Postcards, Assorted Materials, HistoryMC2005/3 

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. 

 
Manchester College Faculty and Students: Panoramic Photograph, Fall 1930MC2011/188 This is a photograph of the Manchester College Students and Faculty taken in the Fall of 1930.  Ikenberry appears to have shaved his beard and given up Brethren garb and President Otho Winger can be seen in the center of the picture. 
Manchester College: Financial RecordsMC2007/200 a,b,c,d,e Audited Financial Statements for U. S. Government Financial Aid Programs and Internal Accounting and Administrative Controls and Compliance. 
Manchester InstituteMC2003/49 See also:  Media Resource Guides/Speakers' Bureau; The Manchester Monitor, 28 May 2002 p.7; The News-Journal, 3 July 2002 p.10; 4 September 2002 p.20. 
Marshall, Thomas R.MC General File: Marshall  

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

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

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

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

See Also:

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

 

Oak Leaves,1925, Marshall Commencement speech.

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

 
May Day Celebrations: 1930 - 1948MU2013/32 C Photographs of May Day celebrations spanning 1930 through 1948, along with Queens of the May and their Courts. 
May Day Celebrations: of the 1920'sMU2013/32 B 

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1950'sMU2013/32 D 

Photographs of May Day celebrations, along with Queens and their Courts from the 1950's.

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1960'sMU2013/32 E Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Queens and their Courts, from the 1960's. 
May Day Celebrations: The 1970' s through 1993 MU2013/32 F Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens and their Courts from 1970 through 1993. 
Miller, Amos: PhotographMC2004/635-34 Photograph from objects belonging to the Ida Miller, Otho Winger, Edith Miller and Bertha Miller Neher Stine families. Amos B. Miller is written on the back of the picture.   
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

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

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

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

 
Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2009/87 

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

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

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardMU2018/63 

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

 
Moomaw, Mabel and Ira: Brethren PeopleMC2003/42 

Biographical notes about Ira and Mabel Moomaw compiled by Ferne Baldwin, former College Archivist, Rita Schroll, Development Secretary, and others.  Included is a scan of the Emperor of India Gold Medal awarded to I W Moomaw.

See Also:   Mabel Moomaw's memorial service as part of MC2004/358.

 
Mount Morris College Students: Panoramic Photograph, 1929MC2011/184 This is a photograph taken at Mount Morris College in 1929.  The man, Moses Diehl, is identified.  
Mount Morris: Academy, Photograph, circa 1925MC2011/176 One photograph identified as "Academy, Mt. Morris, Illinois,"  circa 1925.  The picture is not dated but one individual is identified as being Mose Diehl.   
Muir, GladdysLarge Box 89 (Peace Studies 4): Muir, Gladdys 

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

 
 
Muir, Gladdys: the Eisan CollectionMU2019/108 A scrapbook containing a calendar for 1945, probably created by the Eisan's. The scrapbook contains original drawings, watercolors, and calligraphy, by artist, Gladdys Muir, photographs, Muir correspondence, "The United Nations Today," by Muir, a copy of the Muir biography by H. Hogan, and Muir's tea-jacket. 
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

 
Musical Performances at Manchester College: Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/41 

Recording of musical segments that include the String Symphony Concert, 1964, and Janice, a 1966 soloist singing The False Prophet.

 
Myers, Michaele: Collection of Actress from Sydney, IndianaMU2014/6 

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

 
Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

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

 
Native American Pottery Sherds: ArizonaMC2007/139 Native American relics - potsherds from Arizona pueblo and some (Miami) tool fragments found on the Manchester campus 
Neher, O. W.: Photographs Biology Dpt. and Hall of ScienceMC2009/53 

O. W. Neher photographs: Biology Department Photos and Hall of Science Dedicatory Materials.

 
Newscast: 21 September 1994MU2013/62 Channel 15 newscast from 21 September 1994, featuring Manchester College as " A best value among Midwestern Colleges." 
Newspapers: HistoricalMU2018/65 
Newspapers from 1940's through 1970's.  Topics include: 1945, Japan wants to quit - 1974, Nixon resigns - 1974, President Ford settles in - 1974, Ford Seeks Vice-Presidency - 1974, Evel Knievel parachutes to safety - 1977, Indiana in deadly cold - 1978, "The Blizzard of 78" - 1978, Digging-out from Blizzard - 1978, "Begin Asking Sadat for Talks" - 1974, "President Steps Down" - 1942, "Remember Pearl Harbor" - 1941, Roosevelt orders fire on axis raiders - 1943, "Italy drops from war" - 1944, Invasion slashes into France  1944, Allies into France - 1945, "French Liberate Paris" - 1941 "War Declared on Japan" - 1945, "U.S. Aerial strike destroys Japanese planes and vessels - 1945, Launch into Reich - 1945, Soviets troops 55 Miles east of Greater Berlin -  1945, Truman President after Roosevelt's death - 1945, "Capital Bids Farewell to Roosevelt" - 1945, Truman pledged to war plans - 1945, Germans Surrender to Allies - 1945, "V-E is Declared" - 1945, "Atomic Bomb answers Japanese rejection of Potsdam Ultimatum" - 1945, "Reds Enter Pacific War" - 1945, "White House waits on Japanese surrender - 1974, Ford becomes President.


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

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

 
Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925MC2011/110 One Oak Leaves from Manchester College 7 March 1925 with many interesting articles. 
Oxender, DaleMC2006/5  

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

 

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

 
PeaceLarge Box #87 Archival collections related to "Peace," including but not limited to: Center for Research on Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational and Career Inventory, Education of Brethren for Social Missions, Internships, Institute for International Study, Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Kenapocomoco Newsnotes, Nuclear Threat Seminar in Peace and Justice, Peace Corps, Peace Studies, Peace Studies Correspondence. See finding aid for more accurate inventory. 
Peace StudiesLarge Box #88 Peace Studies Alumni, Pamphlets, Peace Committee, and additional materials.  See finding aid for list. 
Peace Studies: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/30 Newspaper articles related to Peace Studies at Manchester College.  See the finding aid for some of the topics included in this collection. 
Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
PhilophronianMC General File  

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

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

 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

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

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

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

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

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
Plunkett, RoyAlumni Box 187 - Placed with MC2001/3 

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

 

 

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

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

 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical MaterialMC2001/3 Box 3 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. 
Plunkett, Roy: ObjectsMC2001/3 Objects and plaques in the possession of Plunkett that were received as awards, commemorative items, gifts, or as examples of the varied uses of Teflon. Slides and notecards for presentations. Other Plunkett awards and objects are on display on the second floor of the Science Center and are not documented. 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
President: Inauguration MaterialsMC2006/24 A. Blair Helman, Robinson, Marden and Switzer: Inauguration materials. 
Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

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

 
Protests: 1969 -1970 School YearMC2002/318 Protests: A series of articles and statements regarding the tumultuous year leading up to the final two weeks of the 1969- 1970 School Year."  
Public Programs, Artist Lecutres Series, Cinema, Special Music Performances and Masterclasses: PostersMC2010/52a-u Posters for Public Programs / Artist Lecture Series / Cinema Series / Manchester College Department of Music Special Performances and Masterclasses.  
Public Relations: Images and media coverage 1994 - 2006MC2008/145a-z2 

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

 
Public Relations: Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006MC2006/4 

Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006.

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

 
Radio: WBKE Scrapbook MC2010/68a,b 

WBKE scrapbooks.

 
Recitals, Faculty and Student: Posters MC2009/71-MU: Music Department  

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.
 
Religious Activities, Aid Society BibleMC2009/25 

Possibly the Aid Society Bible with signatures of (President) E. M. Crouch, Sadie Stutsman, L. W. Shultz and many more.

 

See Also: Annual Bible Institute.

 
Replogle, Fred A.: Founding of RHR InternationalMU2013/130 

Manchester College alumnus, Fred Replogle, helped to found RHR International, a firm of management psychologists and consultants. Fred offers stories about the formation of the company.

 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

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

 
Roller, Mrs. Frank: From Ruth W, 1952MU2013/93 Postcard to Mrs. Frank Roller, Bridgewater, Virginia from Ruth W., North Manchester, Indiana sent 25 March 1952. 
Rural Life Association CollectionMC2002/240 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62 

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

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 1 - 16 J. Raymond Schutz - a man of many capabilities.  He was a professor at Manchester College, husband, father and farmer, public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. The researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana during war.  Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of men from North Manchester who were killed in the war.  Topics include: Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 17 - 22  

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

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

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

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, Raymond: Congress Campaign Poster MC2009/81 

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.
 
Schutz, Raymond: Kiwanis StarMC2004/687 

"J. Raymond Schutz Given Kiwanis Star."

1. One encapsulated newspaper article. 
 

 
Schwalm Collection: Publications from Schools of Higher LearningMU2013/25a-d 

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

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

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

Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

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

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

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

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 161 - 169MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169  

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

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

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

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

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

 
Security: RecordsMC2004/167 

Security Department Records.

 
Shoemaker, Joe and Sherry: Aurora autographs and photoMU2020/76 Shoemaker Aurora inscriptions and one photograph. 
Social Science Core I and II, History and Political ScienceMU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983).  
Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

Listing of Social Science Materials:

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

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

Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

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

 
Sollenberger, HowardMU2017/28 Material related to alumnus, Howard Sollenberger.  
Speicher, GenitaMC2007/14 

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.

 
Speicher, Genita Bea SmithMC2007/14a,b 

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.

 
Studebaker, George and Mary: Diaries and Autograph BooksMC2011/90a,b,c,d 

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

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

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

 
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

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

 
Student Pictures of the 1890'sMU2014/155a,b,c A group of female students holding lilacs, 1897. Class, probably with Alice King (Ebey) as instructor, 1897. Group of female students with Alice King in the center - 1898. Group picture taken 18 May 1898. 
Student Records: 1889-1920MC2002/179  College and Academy permanent student records: 1889-1920. 
Students: Photographs, circa 1980's, 1990's MC2007/218 

Old Manchester College sign with two students talking.

Cordier Auditorium building shot.

Student reading under tree.

Trio of students with guitar and drums on football field.

Students with books around the fountain. 

"Good Times" showing a barbeque on campus with two individuals and meat.

Photo of football team at play.

A Cappella Choir photo.

 
Teacher Education: Training School, PhotographsTraining School: Information and Photographs 

Contact the Archivist to see early photos of Training School.

 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Track and Field: Posters with SchedulesMC2009/71, Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports Posters wtih Men's and Women's Track and Field Schedules.  See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-SP:Sports, listed as a group in Scope and Content.  
Ulrey, Calvin: SchoolteacherMU2013/91 Calvin Ulrey [viewer's left] is identified as a teacher in this photograph that was probably taken prior to 1902. 
Union: Renovation Plans circa 2004MU2012/94 One CD-R containing images of Union renovation plans, circa 2004. 
United Nations FlagMC2002/172  

See:  Oak Leaves 3/6/68 p.1;  5/1/68 p.2; 10/15/69 p.4; 10/29/69 p.1, 9

 
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
Wampler, Sadie Stutsman, "The Atlas Herbarium," A Collection of DrawingsMC2006/37 "Herbarium" notebook containing watercolor paintings by Sadie Stutsman Wampler.  
Wampler, Sadie: CollectionMC2002/177  

Unsorted materials pertaining to Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

See alsoManchester 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.

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

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

 
West, Dan: Materials, Gift From Heifer Project InternationalMC2009/130 a,b,c Dan West File with copies of writings, DVD with clips of radio broadcases, pictures and video.  Photographs of Heifer Project in other countries.  These materials were gifts to the Archives from Heifer Project International. 
Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Ida: Letters on Route to India, 1928MC2004/635-15 

Ida and Otho Winger's letters on route to India from port Said, Egypt, 1928, including a luncheon menu and envelope from the trip. 

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Christmas Family PostcardMC2004/635-31 Christmas postcard with Otho Winger family house on recto.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Family Letter Before Tour, 1927MC2004/635-4 Otho and Ida Winger's first letter to family aboard the American Merchant 15 minutes before departure, 1927.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: France, 1928MC2004/635-23 Otho and Ida Winger's letters (one from each) written in Strausburg, France, 15 June 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Letters From SeaMC2004/635-30 Otho and Ida Winger's letters (one from each) written from aboard S. S. American Merchant, during their first days at sea...."P.S. Neither typewriter nor pen can describe the 4 1/2 days experience with a rolling, pitching sea and stomache.  Glad to be better!"  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

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

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Wedding Announcement, 1902MC2004/635-32 Wedding announcement for Otho and Ida Winger, 1902.  
Winger, Otho: Family Christmas Card, 1937MC2007/44 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Peace, Temperance, and TobaccoMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Peace and Temperance  

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

 
Winger, Otho: Promotional BrochureMC2009/79 Promotional Brochure on Otho Winger as Preacher, Educator, Lecturer, Traveler, Author, Author on Indian History.  
Winger, Otho: RetirementMU2017/100 Correspondence between Otho Winger and colleagues 1915 - 1941.  These letters explain the tribulations of Winger's last years as president of Manchester College. 
Winger, Otho: State Official LettersMC2006/13: File Folder Case - State Official Letters 

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

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

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

 
YW: TeaMC2009/67 Hand-made poster inviting senior girls and second year normal girls to a tea in the Banquet Room (no date).  

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Aukerman, DaleBC2006/8 Dale Aukerman collection.  Materials from Dale's office, gifted after his death by his wife, Ruth Aukerman. 
Aukerman, Dale H., by Miller, Donald E.BC2007/24 Aukerman, Dale: Biographical sketch by Donald E. Miller.  
Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2006/15 Various Annual Conference booklets from 1932 through 1979. 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference, Rail TravelBC2008/6 Photo of Brethren going to Annual Conference by train. 
Church of the Brethren: Creekville, Kentucky, and Lehman, GalenBC2010/46 

Correspondence between Galen Lehman and Ruth Anne Hoff, of Creekville, Kentucky and Rev. Ira C. Meyer of Creekville, Kentucky.

 

 

For photographs of the project at Flat Creek see BC2010/40

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1956.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

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

 
Durnbaugh, Donald FBrethren People File: Durnbaugh, Donald F. 

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.

 
Eel River Church of the Brethren: History, compiled 1988BC2014/4 

"History of the Eel River Church of the Brethren," compiled in 1988 by Wanda Montel, Mary Montel, Helen Leckrone and Male Freed. See Also BC2014/10a-g - "Funerals at Eel River Church, October 24, 1897 - February 28, 1937."

 
Funderburg: Family Reunion Minutes 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23)BC2011/4 Ohio-Indiana Funderburg Family Reunion Minutes, 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23). 
Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Transfer LettersBC2014/19 

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

 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2015/1 

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

 
Ladoga or Indiana Membership LettersBC2015/4 

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

 
Ladoga, or Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Letters and RecordsBC2015/2 Early letters of members in good standing who are presumably transferring in and out of Ladoga area congregations during the 1800’s.  They contain names of members as well as names of ministers, elders,  deacons, or clerks from the recommending German Baptist Brethren and Church of the Brethren (after the divide) group.   
Love Feast and Feet WashingBC2014/13 "Love Feast at Rocky Ridge," the Monocacy Church of the Brethren congregation prepares for love feast and feet washing, newspaper spread from  "The Sun Magazine," Baltimore, MD, 9 December 1956, Metrogravure. 
Mullendore Family and Association with Flora Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Mullendore Family 

Flora Church of the Brethren and the Mulllendore family, Carroll County, Indiana.  Highlights from research on existing church directories and from pastor’s records.  

 
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

 
Progression of Brethren Settlement: Church of the BrethrenBC2008/7 

Map of Brethren migration.

For other Brethren related genealogical material.

See Also:

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

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

 
Rinehart Family in Howard County, IndianaBrethren People File: Rinehart Family The Rinehart family have produced prominent leaders in the Church of the Brethren.  A brief listing of names and the source of information, "History of the Church of the Berthren in Indiana," by Otho Winger, 1917. 
South Central District: Collection of MaterialsBC2014/10a-g 

An assortment of  items found in basement of the South Central Indiana District Office building.  Some interesting items include a notebook containing Funerals at the Eel River Church along with obituaries of individuals who died in the area.

 
The Christian Challenge, Publication from The Brethren of Early Christianity: Community Farm of the BrethrenBC2011/11 

The Archivist does not know which Brethren group this publication relates to.  It was found in the Archives' stacks and was not discarded because of potential value to future research.  The title and address of the publication follows:

"The Christian Challenge," The Brethren of Early Christianity, Community Farm of the Brethren, R. R. #4, Bright, Ontario, Canada.

 
Wine, Jacob C., Jr.: Collection BC2008/12  

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

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

3.  The Jett family history.

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

 
Women's Missionary Society, Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2008/8 - REMOVED Women's Missionary Society, Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana, Program booklet. 
Yoder, Milo: Brethren People Brethren People File: Yoder, Milo  

Related materials to Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Brethren People File:

  • Photocopy of the couple's portrait.
  • Information about Milo and Muriel from Daid Boothby 1976 - 2008 Regional Director of Heifer Project International.
  • Article by Jeanine Wine, Archivist, Manchester College, in preparation for the Dan West exhibit.
  • Obituary for Muriel Yoder received from Manchester College President, JoYoung Switzer.
  • Also see Milo and Muriel Yoder in Dan West exhibit display case and in the former Heifer Project International, Goshen office, materials.
 
Yoder, Muriel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yoder, Muriel  

Related materials to Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Brethren People File:

  • Photocopy of the couple's portrait.
  • Information about Milo and Muriel from Daid Boothby 1976 - 2008 Regional Director of Heifer Project International.
  • Article by Jeanine Wine, Archivist, Manchester College, in preparation for the Dan West exhibit.
  • Obituary for Muriel Yoder received from Manchester College President, JoYoung Switzer.
  • Also see Milo and Muriel Yoder in Dan West exhibit display case and in the former Heifer Project International, Goshen office, materials.

 

See Also:  Awards received by Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Heifer International, Goshen Office, materials, as well as in the Dan West exhibit in the Funderburg Library.

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

Materials relating to Martha G. Young:

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

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

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

 
 


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