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TopicAccession #Description Summary
AAFRO House and ProgramMC2009/71-E,c 

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

 
Academic AffairsMC2009/97a-d 

Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives July 2009.

 
Academic AffairsMC2010/2 Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives February 2010.  
Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic Affairs: GRE RecordsMC2002/4 Academic Affairs Records. GRE records - RESTRICTED ACCESS. 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #1Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #1 

Manchester College; statistics, faculty evaluations, senior comprehensive exams, advanced placement, graduates in absentia, proficiency exams, English proficiency examinations, program adjustment, senior colloquium, senior comprehensives, special problems, teaching load.

 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #3Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #3 Box includes but is not limited to; Office of Institutional Research statistics including Faculty Survey 1983, Administrative Personnel Survey and Faculty and Administrative Study. Curriculum Committee Minutes,1932 - 1965 and Curriculum review reports. Curriculum Core materials 1965 - 1985. Materials on General Education, Alexander, budget, co-curricular activities, faculty papers, Davidson-Groff, Faculty Workshop 1967, Fact-Finding Committee minutes, grade point average, Graduate Study Committee Minutes, Humanities, independent student development, statements on MC, AA Degree Committee, Comprehensive Exam, Senior Seminar, Social Sciences, Summer plans, Teaching Load Committee Minutes, Interdivisional Study courses. 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic Affairs: Materials Transfer July 2009 MC2009/97a,b,c,d  

MC2009/97a: Science Center construction reports, minutes, design, finance, etc. Winger Hall Renovation. MSKTD

MC2009/97b: Social Work Accreditation, Institutional Research, APC Minutes, Library renovation 1999.

MC2009/97c: Files of former faculty and staff.

MC2009/97d: Files of Former faculty and staff and VIA information. Master of Arts in Contemporary Leadership. Dean's List of Honor Students 1995-2006. Kauffman Awards 1997-2003. Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium.

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2004/7 

Administration Building: Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection

 
AdmissionsMC2007/203 Comparative Survey of College Publications, April, 1981 
Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010MC2012/85 - Contents Part One A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Admissions: Posters, Student Recruitment, January TermMC2010/53 

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 Centennial Event - Step Up To The Future Campaign: Slides and ScansMU2014/49 Slides and digital copies documenting the Centennial Celebration's October 1987 kick-off event for the "Step Up to the Future Campaign." 
African American Presenters on CampusMCGeneral File: African American List of African American leaders and individuals who have spoken or performed on campus.  
Alford, SteveMC2002/104b 

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

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Affairs: Miscellaneous CollectionMU2016/52 

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.

 
Alumni Association: EventsMC2009/152 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Program for "Manchester College Spartan Soccer, Alive in '95."
  • Reunion: Class of 1941, activities and "Test Your Memory," quiz (with answers).
  • "Golden Anniversary, 1927-1977, 'The Mini-Aurora."
  • 1990 Centennial Celebration.
  • Cluster Reunion, May 17-19, 1991.  Theme: "It Happened On Our Watch..."
  • 1991, Set-up Needs for May 1991 Alumni Day "Weekend."
  • Invitation for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008.
  • Brochure, "Alumni Connections for Life, Alumni Days, June 3-4, 2009."
 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

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

 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
Alumni StoriesMU2020/65 Alumni stories primarily about Otho Winger, yet a few others about the M Club, Mr. Fish, the College basketball team of 1924,   
Alumni, AcademyMC General File: Academy Alumni 

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

 

See also: Pictures of Edward are in the 1912 (Academy Sophomore), 1913 (Academy Junior), 1914 (Academy Senior) Manchester College yearbooks
Alumni: Paul Boase CollectionMC2004/395 Materials from this collection include programs for "The Devil Passes," a play presented by the Senior Class of 1938, Program for the State Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest, dated 12 February 1937, Class Day 1937 program, Manchester College Bulletin from December 1935, Alumni Days, 1987 and 1992, Commencement program  for 1937 and other materials and photographs. 
Arnold, PatriciaMC General File: Faculty, New From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986 Patricia Arnold will teach English composition.  She has degrees from Marillac College and Purdue University.  She has taught in junior and senior high schools, most recently in Southwood High School.   
Art Department: Senior ExhibitionsMC General File: Art Department - Senior Exhibitiions Promotional materials related to Manchester University Senior Art Exhibitions. 
Artist Lecture Series and Performing Artists: PostersMC2009/71 File FolderMC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events  Posters for Artist Lecture Series and other performing artists, including: Janie Fricke, The Original Comedy Rangers, Joseph Helfrich, Steven Dietz, Strider, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra, Tanglefoot, Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows, Marty McCall and Fireworks, LP The Band, The Troubadours, Prime TIme, Glynn Hines, OREON, the Mantovani Orchestra, and Dr. Sharon Crain, author of "Taking Stock: A Woman's Guide to Corporate Success."  This is part of a large collection.  See MC2009/71 File FolderMC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events  
Artist Lecture Series and Public ProgramsMC2010/149 

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).

 

 
Artist Lecture Series: Lugar, U. S. SenatorMC2008/87 

Lugar, U. S. Senator:  Contact sheets and photograph of U.S. Senator Lugar's lecture on campus during the 1983-84 Artist/Lecture series.

 

  • One photo of Senator Lugar with a group signed, "With appreciation to Jim Leachman, December 4, 1982."
  • One photo of Senator Lugar.
 
Artist Lecture Series: Nader, RalphMC2008/131 

Nader, Ralph:  Photo, from 10 October 1968 Artist/Lecture Series.

 
Artist Lecture Series: Welch, Rosa Page, PhotographMC2008/141Welch 

Welch, Rosa Page: Photograph with Don Royer and Mrs. Schwalm.

 
Athletic Department, History, Statistics, and RecordsLarge Box 21 

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

 
Athletics: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/6 - Folder #1 
Cheerleading picture.
Women's and Men's Cross Country photographs.
These might have been taken in different years?
Liz Siminic
Darlen Schoudel
Gary Moughler
Amy Cook - Freshman
Tyson Dean - Senior
Ryan
 
Aurora 1939 with AutographsMU2014/41 An Aurora yearbook commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Manchester College, 1889-1939.  This book belonging to Betty Early contains many autographs. 
Aurora: Cunningham, Ruth, Aurora with Autographs, 1930MC2008/189 Aurora, 1930 belonging to Ruth Cunningham. This book has some autographs. 
Aurora: Cunningham, Ruth, Aurora, 1929MC2008/189 and MC2008/191a, b Mary Wilsted Collection, Cunningham Books:  Aurora, 1929 and 1930, The En-Em Yearbook, 1925 North Manchester High School). 
Aurora: Photographs, 1992MC2004/420 A variety of photographs of students taken for the Aurora of 1992. Many photographs are labeled. 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Baldwin, John: Artist/Lecture Series, PhotographsMC2009/29 Artist/Lecture Series 7 March 1989, photos of the artist John Baldwin in his Athens studio and sculpture displayed in Cordier Auditorium. 
Basketball, Men's: Photographs, 1920-1999MU2014/53 

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
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.

 
Black History Month/WeekMC2009/71 

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.

 
Blough, CarmanFaculty/Staff Boxes: Blough, Carman G. 

Material related to Carman G. Blough. According to "A Century of Faith, Learning and Service," Carman taught Accounting at Manchester College from 1915 - 1917.

 
Blough, S. S.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Bough, S. S.  Material related to S. S. Blough. 
Bond, JulianMC2008/126 

One photograph, negatives, and digital images of Georgia state legislator,Julian Bond, when he was on campus.

 
Buildings and Property: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Buildings  

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

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

 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Campus Pastor, James Chinworth, ed: "I have this one question..."MU2019/93 Rev. James Chinworth edited this book containing reflections of Manchester College folks that were collected September, 1998 - December, 2006.  
CASEMC2010/53: Folder, Miscellaneous Assortment, CASE 

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

 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Manchester CollegeMC2002/39  

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

 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Chemistry Lab and Science: PhotographsMC2010/156 An assortment of chemistry lab shots (circa 1931) and beyond) with other assorted chemistry related photographs, including the Chemistry Symposium, 1975 with Ed Miller and Mr. and Mrs. David Grandstaff and the American Chemical Society group shot (pg. 42,1992 Aurora). 
Chisholm, Congresswoman Shirley: SpeechMC2011/2 Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm gave the address, "Changing Patterns in an Era of Risk" in Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester College campus, 27 October, 1978. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/8 

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Clark, JoeMC2002/51 

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

 
College Avenue: Postcards MC2004/7 Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection  
College Museum CollectionMC2003/102 

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

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

 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Colloquium: SeniorMC2002/246 

Senior Colloquium Records.

 
Communication Studies: Portfolios 1998-1999MU2017/70 

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

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

 
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, Leachman and Lugar: PhotographMC2008/87 

Photograph of James Leachman and U.S. Senator, Dick Lugar, December 4, 1982, as well Richard Lugar as an 1983-84 Artist/Lecturer.

 
Convocation #022 and 023: Berrigan and McAlister, "Prophecy is Life"MC2011/15 wave sound 

Peace Studies and Co-Curricular Departments of the College invited Elizabeth McCallister and Phillip Berrigan to speak of their convictions. The cassette tape is dated 11 March 1976.

 
Convocation #030: Aronson, "Jewish Value in Song"MC2011/14 wave sound A convocation presentation by Joe and Penny Aronson," Jewish Value in Song," 2 December 1976. 
Convocation #043: Wolf, Reverend John, Crazy Christians, 1977Convocation #43: Wolf, The Rev. John, 1977 

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

 
Convocation #054: Jackson, Colin, "The World in Crisis"MC2011/32, Convocation # 54 Colin Jackson presentation, "The World in Crisis," dated 2 November 1978. 
Convocation #091: Levy, Michael, 1981Convocation Tape #91: Levy Michael Levy presents, "2500 Years of Solar Architecture and Technology," 2 February 1981. 
Convocation #107: Escott, Stan, 1981Convocation Tape 107: Escott Stan Escott leads Convocation on 5 October 1981. Several individuals express what an education from Manchester College means to them. The title appears to be, "Clarifying Values in a College Community."  
Convocation #124: Viehweg, StephenMU2014/87 wave sound Stephen Viehweg presents a Senior Series Convocation on 5 April 1982. 
Convocation #128: Teegarden, MattMU2014/88 wave sound Matt Teegarden presents a Senior Series Convocation on 3 May 1982. 
Convocation #129: Statler, AmyMU2014/89 wave sound Amy Statler presents a music oriented Senior Series Convocation on 10 May 1982. 
Convocation #133: Keller, LisaMU2014/92 wave sound Lisa Keller presents a Senior Series Convocation on 20 September 1982. 
Convocation #137: Barr, JohnMU2014/93 wave sound John Barr presents an organ recital in Convocation on 8 November 1982. 
Convocation #140 Clarke, JamesMU2014/95 wave sound Jim Clark presents a Senior Series Convocation on 19 November 1982. 
Convocation #159: Halasz, MaryMU2015/56 Senior Series presentation by Mary Halasz on 21 November 1983. 
Convocation #168: Bennett, LeroneConvocation #168: Bennett, Lerone, 1984 At the time of the address on 26 March 1984, Lerone Bennett was the Senior Editor of "Ebony" magazine.  He was here because the Eby family ordered him to come to the College that day.  This reference is in regard to Kermit Eby Senior, and Kermit Eby, Jr.  He knows of the marvelous work that the Church of the Brethren has done in the area of peace and social justice and in trying to make sure that there is a world tomorrow. He will speak on black history and the multicultural educational challenges of the 1980's.  
Convocation #177: Bowman, ClayMU2015/58 Clay Bowman presents a Senior Series Convocation on 15 October 1984. 
Convocation #183: Keller JohnMU2015/77 John Keller presents his Senior Series Convocation on 26 November 1984. 
Convocation #208: Senior Series - TrippMU2015/123 Alan Tripp presents his Senior Series Convocation on 10 February 1986. 
Convocation #213: Senior Series - BishopMU2015/124 

Student, Becky Bishop, presents her Senior Series Convocation on 21 March 1986.

 
Convocation #293: Sherpa, Wangdi, Senior SeriesMU2015/88 Wangdi Sherpa presents his "Senior Series Convocation" on 17 April 1989.  The topic is "Nepal." 
Convocation #296: Glassford, Barb - Senior Series MU2015/91 Barb Glassford presents a Senior Series Convocation on 8 May 1989. 
Convocation #302: Smith, Todd - Senior SeriesMU2015/95 Todd Smith presents his "Senior Series" Convocation on 2 October 1989. 
Convocation #551: Peace StudiesMU2015/129 "A Celebration of 50 Years of Peace Studies at Manchester College," is presented during the 5 October 1998 Convocation. A synopsis of the lives of Andrew Cordier and Gladdys Muir is given.  Andrew Cordier's portrait is presented. Bob Johansen, MU alumnus, gives his perspectives of Peace Studies at MC. 
Convocation #657: Remembering World War IIMU2017/92 

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

 
Convocation #689: Dr. Marable, Manning, 1988MC2002/154a  

Convocation 689, Dr. Manning Marable's lecture on Martin Luther King Jr., took place on January 19, 1988. 

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

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

 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/98 

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

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

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

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

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

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

 
Convocation: Lens, Sidney,1967 and Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969MC2010/150 

Schedule for Convocation and Fine Arts Series, Summer 1969.

Transcript of Sidney Lens Convocation, 6 April 1967.

 
Convocation: Photograph CollectionMC2004/123 

A photograph collection of convocation participants and events.  Most individuals in the pictures have been identified.

 
Convocation: Snyder and McGonegal, RecitalMC2011/43 Elaine Snyder, vocalist, and Rian McGonigal, guitarist present a convocation recital. 
Curriculum ReviewMC2004/531 

Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection

File 
1Social Sciences Division 1991-92
2Student evaluation questions
3Senior comprehensive examinations
4Faculty Executive Committee 1998-99
5Honors Committee 1987-89
6Faculty Workshop 1999
7Faculty survey, presidential search
8Advisory Council, 1989
9Curriculum review 1993-94
10Curriculum review 1993-94
11Curriculum review 1993-94
12Student Senate Constitution committee
13Freshman experience, including preliminary information on FYC
14Presidential Search Committee
15Academic Dean Search Committee
16Human Diversity Committee

 

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

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Dilling, WendellMU2013/76  

An article that features Manchester College alumnus, Dr. Wendell Dilling, as a competitor in the National Senior Games, a version of the National Summer Olympics,2009.

 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs CollectionMU2013/77 

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

 
Donald E. and Olive Kessler Collection: Liberian MaterialsMC2008/196 

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

 
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.

 
Faculty Meeting Minutes: 1925 - 1932MC2012/19 Faculty Meeting Minutes 9 September 1925 - 18 May 1932. 
Flory, Paul: Colleague's CollectionMC2005/15 Colleague's collection of articles about Flory and personal family correspondence. 
Flying Club" PhotographsMC2011/190 

Four photographs of what appears to be the Flying Club

The 1967 Aurora features the Flying Club on pgs. 62 and 63.

 
Football: 1969-1970 ImagesMU2019/16 Images from the Manchester College vs. Olivet football game, first football game of the 1969-1970 academic year. 
Football: PhotographsMU2019/44 Photographs of Football athletes, many are identified (see accession record). 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2009/115 Newspaper article announcing the launch of the Centennial Campaing with a fundraising event and speech by President Robinson.  
Gadfly Newsletter: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/305 

From v. 1 no.4 of Gadfly: "We the editors and writers of this paper are active student leaders...therefore we take it upon ourselves to open a new channel of communication on the Manchester Campus. Other channels are open...but these channels are restricted by procedure and burdened by triviality.  We propose as a newspaper to fight the following:  1. The continuation of student apathy...2.  The continuation of student ignorance...3.  The continuation of hypocrisy between policy and reality within our community.  4.  The continuation of undemocratic authority within our community."

 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Goldwater, Barry: Speech at Manchester College 1968MC2011/6 wave sound 

A recording of the speech Barry Goldwater made when on campus in 1968, a week following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus.

 
Graduation 1972MC2011/11 wave sound and CD 

James Farmer, civil rights activist, Thurl Metzger, of Heifer Project, and Robert Stauffer are given the Honorary Doctoral degrees during graduation 1972. of Laws Honorary Degree.

Recording of jazz music.

A presentation on the political history of Africa given by an unidentified speaker.

President Helman speaks on future goals of Manchester College with an introduction by Dr. Replogle..

 
Graduation: Baccalaureate and CommencementMC2002/59 

The box contains baccalaureate and commencement programs and invitations (beginning 1892), scholastic index of seniors by GPA/class rank, senior comprehensive exam information, press releases, and procession information. 

This material is partially confidential

 
Graduation: Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers and Description of Graduation DaysMC2006/23 Baccalaureate and Commencement:  Commencement speaker list from 1892 through 1983.  Commencement Speakers and their titles listed by year 1900 through 1989.  Baccalaureate speaker list from 1955 through 1983.  Brief description of the events from 1969 through 1982. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

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

 

 
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. 
Hefner: Yearbook CollectionMU2020/50 Manchester College yearbooks belonging to Esta (Workman) Friend. Aurora yearbooks from 1912, 1913 and 1914. 1928 and 1930 publications of the"The En Em," published by the Senior Class Central High School of North Manchester, Indiana. 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Student Unrest, Ken Brown, 1971MC2004/306 

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."

 
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel: Photographs.MC2008/132 Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa, early photos. 
History, Political Science, and Social ScienceMU2014/147 

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

 

 

 
How Viable is Capitalism?Convocation Tape #33b: Lens, Sidney 

How Viable is Capitalism? The presenter speaks on one out of five topics that included

  • New Directions in the Labor Movement and 
  • Socialism for the Rich
  • In what sense is business changing?
  • What's threatening Capitalism?
 
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: PostersMC2010/53:Folder #1 Humanities Division Poster: Fine Arts Week, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams in File Folder #1 of MC2010/53. 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

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

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Independent Study Papers: SociologyMC2012/81a-t Independent Study Papers: Sociology. 
International Week: PostersMC2009/71-E  

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

 
Jackson, Jesse: MC BulletinManchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8, June 1969  Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pictures from symposium, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus.  
January Session: Peru-Bolivia, Jan. 2006MU2015/31 Images from Manchester College's January Term trip to Peru-Bolivia in 2006. 
January Term: Enrollment Reports1973 - 1981MC2008/31  

January Term enrollment reports from the Office of Institutional Research.

  • 1. Office of Institutional Planning and Research, January Term Enrollments, 1981 - 1985.
  • 2.  January Courses, March 13, 1985.
  • 3.  January Term Enrollment Patterns of Graduated Seniors (1978).
  • 4.  Report:  "What Do Students Take in the January Term?" from the Office of Institutional Research, 6/28/1973.
 
Junior - Senior Reception: 1934MC2004/199 

1934 Junior-Senior Reception Memorabilia:

  • Invitation, envelope, program with menu.
 
Junior - Senior: Banquet, Reception and Dance Records, Including 1944 MC2002/152  Junior/Senior Banquet Records including programs, menus, and program from April, 1944, "Mississippi Dreamboat," accompanied by Madonna Wine  
Junior/Senior: Banquet and ReceptionMC2010/26 

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

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

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

 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

 
Justiniano, Myrtis Becker, College Bills and Cancelled ChecksMC2009/132a-g 

Myrtis Becker Justiniano, MC Class of 1954.

  • Bills and cancelled checks
 
Kagawa: CorrespondenceMC2002/153 Kagawa Correspondence Collection with photographs.  
Kagawa: Poster Advertising Kagawa and Nye, Mass MeetingMC2004/375 Poster advertising "Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings" at Manchester College.  Undated. 
Kessler, Donald and Olive: Liberian Artifacts and BooksMC2008/196 

Liberian art collection.

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


 

 

 

See also: Kessler file in Museum Box - Archives Office
Kinsel, Paul: CollectionMC2011/229 

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

 
Kintner, Edward: Faculty/Staff CollectionMC2002/104L 

Kintner Collection, including: “Introduction to Cytology,” Kintner's 1932 calendarClass Record Books, newspaper clippings (retirement, honors, scholarship, wedding anniversary), 1946 receipt for license to preach, Kinter's admittance to Manchester (March 1900).

 
Kleinjan, Margaret Wagner: Photograph Collection, circa 1938 - 1942MC2004/237 

Margaret Wagner Kleinjan Photograph Collection, 1937,1938,1939.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Leachman: Assortment of MaterialsMU2017/80 James Leachman's alternative service and draft counseling materials during the Vietnam War (1970's). Refugee resettlement materials (1970's and 1980's). 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester Activities Council: Banquet Poster, 1991MC2010/53: MAC Banquet 1991  

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.

 

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

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


 
Mavis, Imogene: CollectionMU2016/24 Mementos and photograph album from Imogene Mavis' Manchester College experience circa 1946. 
May Day Celebrations: The 1960'sMU2013/32 E Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Queens and their Courts, from the 1960's. 
May Day: Homecoming, Valentine and May DayMU2013/32 A Photographs of 1943 and 1969 Valentine Queens and Court.  Pictures of Homecoming Queens and Courts for various years during the 1960's and 1970's.  Unidentifiable pictures from May Day celebrations circa 1920 and forward. 
May Day: Production, 1933, PosterMC2009/71-E,a  "The Senior Class of Manchester College Presents 'Hotel Universe' in a two cast production."  This Senior May Day 1933 poster is part of the larger collection MC2009/71.  See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus, object number MC2009/71-E,a.  
Memo, The: PR NewsletterMU2018/97 

Issues of "The Memo," a newsletter published by the Public Relations Office of Manchester College, 1980 - 2001 (incomplete).

 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

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

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

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

 
Miller, Martha: Arthur Showalter AlbumMU2018/35 

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


 
Miller, Martha: Poster CollectionMC2010/20 

Posters:

  • "Spartan Pride," Homecoming, October 14, 1995.
  •  Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 16 May 1993, featuring Young Artist Competition Winners.
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 6 November 1994, Jodie DeSalvo, Piano Soloist.
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 13 March 1994, featuring Julie Eckert, Soprano Soloist. 3. 
  • Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 12 May 1996, "High School Young Artist Competition Winners."
  • Manchester College Theatre presents, "The Miser, 1668," by Moliere, October 1994.
  •  Manchester College Theatre presents, "Mehitabel," May 1993.
  • Heifer Project International Living Gift Market, Sponsored by North Manchester Area Churches.
  • "The Voice KCMO of the Prairie," by John Olive, May 1994, Cordier Auditorium.
  • Public Program: "The Mikado," 10 April 1994.
  • Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for members of Class of 1995.
 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardBC2020/13 Correspondence from the 1920's and 1930's between the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board and President Otho Winger.

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

During the days and years following the stock market crash of 1929, fundraising appeared to be of great concern. 
 
Montel, Gary: Public Relations Wall of Fame, Photographs MC2004/729: Montel, Gary 

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

 
Mount Morris College: MemorabiliaMC2004/1 

Mount Morris College Memorabilia: 1906 through 1931.

 
Mount Morris College: Photograph CollectionMC2004/212 

Identified photographs 1912 and 1913.

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

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

 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris: Rolston CollectionMU2015/32 W. Wendell Rolston's collection of memorabilia from Mount Morris College. 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Music, Choir, Recitals, Concerts: Newspaper Clippings, 1960's, 1970'sMC2007/230 

A collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960's and 1970's related to music, choir, recitals and concerts at Manchester College.

 
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

 
Music: Recital Photographs, 1950'sMC2009/08  

Photographs of reception at a recital or musical event, probably in Winger Auditorium sometime in the 1950's.

 
Music: The Lovin Sound, Independent Student Music Group, 1967-1969MC2011/207 

Ann Blair, Jan Deaton, Dodie Heiny, Ann Lawver, and Linda Zumbrun were the student artists who sang these songs.  This was an independent group of Manchester College students unrelated to the College's music program. 

 
Natural Sciences Division: Chemistry Symposium 1975MU2017/56 Correspondence in preparation for the 1975 Chemistry Symposium, along with the attendee registration list including names, addresses and affiliations. 
Natural Sciences Division: Kinsel, Paul CollectionMC2004/727 
Paul Kinsel Collection - Physics related.
 
Neff, Ida Fields: MemorabiliaMC2003/353 

Ida Fields Neff Memorabilia Collection:

  • Birth announcement for Mary Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luke Hoff.
  • Manchester College Athletic Association membership card for 1919-1920 school year.
  • Invitation from Platform Reading Class to faculty and students of the Expression Department of Manchester College to attend readings.
  • Two calling cards--one from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Mote and one from Olive Erickson.
  • Wedding program for Trude Mishler and Floyd Irwin, 14 December 1919.
  • Envelope addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart, a soldier during World War I, 1919.
  • Envelope with Christmas card addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart of the U.S. Army.  Sent during World War I.
  • Christmas card from Wormhout, France, 18 December 1918.  Signed "Fordie."
  • Valentine's card from N.N.
  • Reproductions of photos of J.E. and Nettie Miller.
  • Poem called "Whispers of Cheer," written by Ida Fields during her senior year.
  • Remnant from corsage.
  • Photo from play, "Every Student," showing Lillian Moomaw and Myrna Flory Gemmeo (M.C.1911-12-13).
  • Invitation for Junior-Senior Reception, 1920.
  • Note of thanks from Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Wampler.
  • Letter from Sadie Stutsman (Wampler)  to Ida Fields, 1918.
  • Wedding invitation of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.
  • Letter to Ida from a male friend who is entering military service, 1918. (perhaps F. E. Dewart, "Fordie?")
 
Neher, LeonFaculty/Staff Boxes: Neher, Leon Material regarding Leon Neher, including, "An Abbreviated report of Research Concerning Certain Demographic Factors Related to the Church of the Brethren: 1949-1965." 
News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001ROSeptember2012/25 News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process.  Not all of the releases have been recorded. 
North Manchester Civic Symphony Society: Written HistoryMC2003/136  

Brief history of the North Manchester Civic Symphony Society, written sometime after 1943 (undated).

 
Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925MC2011/110 One Oak Leaves from Manchester College 7 March 1925 with many interesting articles. 
Oak Leaves: Special IssuesMC2009/96a,b,c,d 

Special issues of the Oak Leaves.

1. MC2009/96a:  7 March 1925 edition featuring editor and student Harry Lynn Sheller on pg. 2.

2. MC2009/96b:  11 March 1925 edition featuring the heating plant and speaker Dr. Ira Landrith.

3. MC2009/96c:  8 January 1948 edition featuring "(Carl) Sandburg Here Tonight."

4. MC2009/96d:  26 March 1953 edition featuring "Jean Childs To Reign As May Queen."

 
Office of Academic Affairs: Materials Transfer July 2009 MC2009/97c,d 

Transfer of files from the Office of Academic Affairs.

 
Office of Printing Services: PosterMC2010/53: O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994 This is part of the larger collection accessioned as MC2010/53.  
Peace Studies: Administration Office MomentosMU2012/67 

One VHS tape - The Vagina Monologues.

One book, "Gladdys E. Muir, Professor, Peacemaker, Mystic," by Herbert Hogan.

One notebook containing schedules for special convocations, events and Values Ideas and the Arts programs beginning Winter Term 1960 and ending Spring Term 1979.

 

 
Peace Week: Posters, Schedules, 1994, 2004MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus, Object number MC2009/71-Ei, Ei2  

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

  • MC2009/71-E, i - Peace Week 2004, schedule of events poster.
  • MC2009/71-E,i2 - Peace Week 1994, schedule of events poster (formerly #24 2003/114).
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    Performance: News ReleasesMC2008/58 1.  An assortment of news releases dating from 1960 - 1989.

    These news releases primarily feature guest artists performing on campus, some through the College Union Board and the  Artist-Lecture Series. Examples of the performers are; The Dale Warland Singers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., rock concert by "Featherstitch," the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater, the Arbors, Leonard Rose (cellist), The Lettermen, Duke Ellington, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Si Zentner (trombonist), Eugene Holmes (baritone), The Four Saints, the new York Brass Quintet, the Concert Choir of Columbus Senior High School.

    2.  An assortment of newspaper articles regarding performers appearing at Manchester College    (1960's - 1990's).

    Newspaper articles include:  Rosa Page Welch (classical sacred musical singer), The Sounds of Hope.

    3.  Six Programs:  Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 1983, Wilma Jensen, Organist, 1988, Brian L. Best Presents A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney, 1980, "Journey Into Blackness," featuring VOICES, Inc., Black Musical Theater, The Ethnic Dance Theatre, 1990, Musicke of Sundrie Kindes, An Evening of Eighteenth-Century Entertainment.

     

     
    Petersime, RayMU2021/8 The Ray Petersime collection of conceptual ideas, correspondence, financial contributions, vendor invoices, dedication programs, and photographs, surrounding the visualization and construction of Petersime Chapel. 
    Petersime, Ray: Poland and Post WWII ReliefMU2021/9 Documents related to Ray Petersime's May 1946 trip to Poland where he delivered hatching eggs to a war torn population, and Petersime's subsequent European relief activities (February 1946 to May 1948).  
    Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

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

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

    2.  Eight Photographs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

     

     
    Photograph Collection, Public Relations: Wall of Fame, Faculty and StaffMC2004/729 Faculty/Staff Photographs: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection 
    Photograph: Angelou, MayaMC2008/134 Maya Angelou photograph with President and Pat Helman. 
    Photographs circa 1964Neg15305 

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

     
    Photographs: Identified photographs of Faculty / Staff / Student / FriendsMC2010/88 

    An assortment of identified photographs of Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends that span many years.  See Scope and Content for names.

     
    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 2001 - May 2002 - Part 1MC2012/36g - Part 1 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2001 - September 2001.  
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2MC2012/36g - Part 2 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. 
    Plunkett, Roy: General MC2001/3 

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

     

    See also: The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College by William R. Eberly
    Poster: Centennial Auction, 1990. See MC2010/53 The poster labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 is part of the larger collection MC2010/53.  
    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
     
    Powell CollectionMU2016/25 The "Aurora" collection of Cecil and Phyllis (Perry) Powell.  Also, Phyllis' 1942 Eel River-Perry School High School yearbook, "The  Citadel." One 1938 May Day Program, "A Fairy Fantasy." 
    President's AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
    President's Box: #1MU2016/20 MC Factbooks, 1988, 1999, 2000, Dashboard Indicators (Fall 2000, 2001), "Toward a Margin for Excellence, Strategic Indicators" (1977), VIA 1996 - 1997 notebook, Helman retirement preparations, Helman portrait preparations, Labor force changes in Indiana, projections for 1996 - 2010, fifty years of Brethren Volunteer Service, BVS volunteers from MC and influence on career, CPS and Brethren Service Committee including Cordier, Shultz, Kinsel, Zigler, Durnbaugh, Eby, West, Indiana Higher Education Facility Study (1967, 1973), Hegis Facilities Data (1970, 1971), ""A Campaign to Strengthen MC," PERC building project, "Reflections on the Theological Exploration of Vocation," study of financial and academic resources at MC (1965). 
    President's Office: Presidential Correspondence N - ZMU2012/103 Box 2 

    Presidential Correspondence N - Z.

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

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

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

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

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

     
    Protest: PollutionMU2017/46 

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

     
    Public Program and Cinema: PhotographsMC2010/151 

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

     
    Public Programs Series SurveyMC2010/152 

    Brochures advertising Public Programs for 1961 - 1962.

    Public Program Series Survey listing the public pgograms from 1952 through 1974.

    Mock-up for the Fort Wayne Philharmonic playing at Manchester College on 13 March 1992 and for The Notre Dame String Trio performing at Manchester College 11 April 1992.

     
    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: MU in the News 2015MU2016/3 

    Articles related to Manchester University(2015) include but are not limited to:

    Abigail Fuller (minimum wage), Phil Wright (emergency doctor back on the front line), Gerad Good (men's basketball head coach), Benson Onyeji (Iran agreement), Tiana Maclin and Aja Michael (millennials honored), Heather Schilling (call on teachers), Leonard Williams, Thelma Rohrer and Tim Ogden (new deans), social work program earns perfect reaccreditation score, volunteers clean Eel River,college sexual-assault rules, Adam Hohman (online education), MU exemplifies career pathway programs, Nicole Sauder (Teacher of the Week), Lisa Updike Starks (Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award), Chris Garber (illness and obituary),  President Dave McFadden (seek out and learn from those who are different, Wanda Will Button), Pharmacogenomics Master's Degree, MU one of "Best in Midwest,'" Brad Pyrah (married same-sex couples and tax season), student newspaper wins statewide awards, students selected (Inaugural Fellows for a new Greater Fort Wayne Inc.), Holly Beer ("Vote 'yes' for Fremont Community Schools"), MU degree first of kind (genetic-based drugs wave of future), antidiscrimination policy at MU(sexual orientation and gender identity), Dwight Farringer (interest in science shouldn't be discouraged), Ahmed Abdelmageed (adding pharmacists to health care team), Tim McElwee - Melanie Harmon (VP for Academic Resources, Names Advancement Leader), Mark Huntington (Associate Dean for Natural and Health Sciences), Jack Gochenaur (Nonprofit CFO of the Year), death of Rowan Daggett, Emma Nellans (working with an autistic child), death of Bill Scott, Maggie Wimberly (Wabash Habitat for Humanity), MU honors Bob Keller and Dee Keller, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees [(Donna (Shively )Moudy, Heather (Harshman) Turk, Todd Saylor, Todd Saunders, Joe Phillips, Andy McClain] ,Holiday Community Events, Robert Pettit (Disneyland), Tiana Maclin (recognized for community involvement), Whitney Caudill (member of  Embassy Theatre board and board member of YMCA Northeast Indiana.), pharmacy students (link between DNA and medical results), K-3 students experience MU during "Walk Into My Future" event, 2015, "Manchester U. Launches First-of-Its-Kind Degree," Brian Henriksen poison ivy), colleges and universities collaborate to align with business work-force needs," campus lockdown following threats, Graduation 2015 Set for May 17,"MU Men's Tennis .500 for Weekend," "MU Baseball Team Geared up for Conference Tourney," Neil Wollman (Democrats need to unite to defeat Pence), MU's program expands academic offerings, "Small schools sidestep Sweet Briar's struggles," Debra Futa (director of the St. Joseph County Public Library), Deanna Beckner (Faith in Action Award from  Office of Religious Life), honoring Rachel Polando (in photo with student, Emma Scheumann), Jim Brumbaugh-Smith, and Katharine Ings, promotions of Tim McElwee, Melanie Harmon and Raylene Respond, Christer Watson (GOP quashes climate change research), Judd Case (Chess Camp), String Camp (Robert Lynn,  Elizabeth Smith, Scott Humphries), Robotics (Robin Mitchell).

     
    Public Relations: MU in the News, 2011MU2016/54 

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

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

    Various News Releases and Newspaper Clippings  - 1987 through 1993.

     
    Public Relations: Newspaper ArticlesMU2013/138 Newspaper articles of significance about Manchester College, faculty, and students, that have been photocopied and laminated for safe-keeping. 
    Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/80 Photographs of faculty, staff, students, alumni, college events, athletics, etc. circa 2001, 2002, 2003. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

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

     
    Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

     
    Public Relations: Press Releases and News ClipsMU2012/79a,b,c,d,e 
    • News Clips: October 1998 - May 1999.
    • News Releases: September 2001 - September 2002.
    • News Clips: September 2001 - September 2002.
    • News Releases: 1 September 2003 - 31 August 2004.
    • Press Releases - student admissions and awards for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000.
     
    Quiz Trivia: PhotographsPhoto Box 67  Quiz Trivia related photos.  
    Railroad: Nickel Plate Road, MenusMC2009/35a 

    Dinner and Breakfast menus created for "Manchester College Students" from Pullman Restaurant Car Service via the Nickel Plate Road.

    Train and Railroad: See Also, "Memories of...Manchester." by Otho Winger for the story of the Big Four Tragedy, pg. 179.

     
    Recitals: School of Music, 1930, 1931MC2007/131 

    1.  Program: The Music School of Manchester College presents Advanced Pupils in Recital, 1930.

    2.  Program: Manchester College School of Music, Spring Recital, 1931.

     
    Recognition EventsMC2002/307 

    Recognition Events Program Collection:

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

     
    Reel-To-Reel TapesMC2007/229 

    Old Ampex reel-to-reel format tapes including the lectures given by professors such as Gary Deavel, Jim Hollis, John Planer, Steven Batzka, Charles Klinger, James R. C. Adams, and others.  The college does not have the equipment necessary to listen to some of these recordings.

    In 2009 and 2010 Pittman and his staff were able to digitize some of the recordings that were on particular types of tape.

     
    Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47b Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded, VIA Credit Awarded - 1996 - 1999. 
    Robinson, William: PresidentSmall Box 25: Robinson 

    Taken from a fact sheet entitled, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: William Robinson, President, comes from the National College of Education where he was Senior Vice-President for Institutional Advancement.  He holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, Wheaton College, and the University of Pittsburgh.  He  has taught courses in his field of organizational communication and research and has held several administrative positions.   

    Small Box 25 contains materials relating to President WIlliam Robinson.

     
    Robison, RichardFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Robison, Richard 

    Richard Robison, Practical Arts and Letters, Education:

    • 1985 News Journal newspaper article, " ..... Dr. Richard Robison...has been appointed acting chair of the Manchester College Education department for spring term 1985.  Robison replaces Dr. Warren K. Garner who is on (one) a one semester sabbatical leave..."
    • 1987 Plain Dealer newspaper article, "Vocational Seniors to Get Certificates......Richard W. Robison, a Manchester Collge education professor, will speak.  He and his wife have had more students participate in the vocational school than any other family in the district.  Seven of the Robisons' 10 children have attended the school...."
    • "Outdoor Classes Bring Science to Life In Schools Here," 1987 News Journal newspaper article, "... In addition, the Manchester College Education Foundations class, taught by Dr. Richard Robison, will provide 27 college students who will assist teachers and serve as counsellors...."
     
    Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

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

     
    Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
    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 84 - 120, and remaining items 

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

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: 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 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 62-104MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 62-104 Correspondence bidding Schwalm farewell as he leaves Manchester College as Dean and heads west as President of McPherson College in Kansas.  Letters of congratulation and support and appreciation regarding his great ability. The return of Schwalm to Manchester College as President and materials related to his inaugural event. Also, The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 250th anniversary, Schwalm gives tribute to Carl Holl, Manchester College experiences challenges during WWII. Correspondence between Schwalm and students in Civilian Public Service and students in the military. Schwalm works with the Board of Trustees, and faces staff and student issues. Schwalm's retirement and gift from the Board of Trustees offering theSchwalms a trip to Europe and Africa. Career following retirement and dedication of Schwalm Hall. Materials surrounding, "My Educational Pilgrimage," by Schwalm and a look into Schwalm's life following his presidency. A small collection on the history of Manchester College. Various writings by Schwalm including but not limited to the drafts, "College Life Since World War II," "Christian Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren at Mid Century," and "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College."  Correspondence with A. Blair Helman. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

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

     
    Senior Comprehensive ExaminationsMC2004/169  Two-page document, unsigned and undated, that outlines the history of senior comprehensive examinations at Manchester College before 1982.  
    Senior Day: Ditch Day, PostcardMC2003/77 Senior Day Postcard 
    Senior Ditch Day: PhotographMC2004/403 

    Senior Ditch Day photograph.

     
    Senior Recitals: Berg, 1960 and Wagner, 1939 MC2008/88 
    • Program for the Senior Recital of Richard Berg, 1960, piano and clarinet.
    • Program for the  Senior Voice Recital of Lyric Soprano, Irene Winger, 1939.

     

     
    Senior Seminar MC General File: Senior Seminar Letter to President Helman from the Dean of the College, 1965, outlining the history of the seminar and offering a direction for the future.  
    Senior Send-offMC2010/53: Senior Send-off Part of a large collection, the folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 contains a poster for this event.  
    Senior Send-Off MC General File: Senior Send-Off Senior Send-Off.  
    Senior Series ConvocationSenior Series: Information For information on the "Senior Series Convocation," see See Values, Ideas, and Arts.  See also:  Oak Leaves 8 October 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.1; 11 February 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.1; 18 April 1991, p.5; 9 May 1991, p.1. 
    Senior Series Convocations: Miller, LisaSenior Series: Miller, Lisa and More Information 

    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.

     
    Senior Series Convocations: Petry, DanMC2010/22 

    Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording.

     
    Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
    Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

    L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

     
    Sithole, ElkinMC General File: Sithole Dr. Elkin Sithole's visit to Manchester College and information on his death. 
    Social Work: AccreditationMC2009/97a,b,c,d : Social Work Accreditation 

    Social Work Accreditation materials from the Office of Academic Affairs. This is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2009/97a,b,c,d.

     MC2009/97b:

    • Social Work Accreditation
    • Institutional Research
    • APC Minutes 1977-1988
    • APC Minutes 1988-1993
    • APC Minutes 1993-1998
    • Library Renovation 1999
     
    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.

     
    Student Life at MC: Public Relations:MU2012/134 Images of individuals involved with BIology, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences. Pictures: Preparing ground near PERC -  Phonathon - sneakers in tree - residence life - student group portraits - theater - Union renovation - student volunteer projects - WBKE.  
    Student Life: 1932-1933MU2017/38 

    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 Life: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961MU2017/23 

    Programs: 1961 Junior-Senior Reception, 1960 "Passport to Romance," Valentine Banquet and Dance, "Touch O' Blarney" featuring symphony, dinner, tea, Dad's Meal in the Oaks, and Mom's Day, 1960 "All-Sports Banquet."

    Basketball season record 1969 - 1960."

    1959 Tennis, Cross Country, and Football Schedule.

    1958 campus calendar.

    September 1959 Edition of "Oak Leaves," with article about cheerleaders including "Mary Ann Weck."

     
    Student Life: Photographs circa 1901MU2014/162 Photographs of Manchester College students taken at the turn of the 20th Century. 
    Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
    Students: Dorm Life and Campus Scenes, 1933-1949MU2013/150 Photographs showing student life and campus scenes at Manchester College, 1933-1949.  
    Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
    Tagawa, Toyohiko: PhotographSmall Box 66: Kagawa Photograph 

    Kagawa: The photograph that appears on page 116 of the book, "A Century of Faith, Learning and Service, Manchester College. " In 1936 the College hosted a major conference called "An Institute on Christian World Order," featuring Japanese peace activist Toyohiko Kagawa.

    A biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer about Toyohiko Kagawa can be found on the internet. http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/143.html

     
    Tests: Assessments for Graduation: CONFIDENTIALMU2015/39 Description of The Undergraduate Record Examination - Education Department - and why it was chosen to fulfill senior Comprehensive Examination requirements. Undergraduate Record Examinations score report rosters for various areas of study.  Graduate Record Examinations with student scores.  Other materials. 1970 - 1982. 
    Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
    Timbercrest Senior Living CommunityBC2014/6 Minutes, correspondence, newsletters and other materials pertaining to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, formerly of Mexico, Indiana, beginning with 1968 dedicatory service. Other Timbercrest files from 1961 forward are also included in COB General Filing Cabinet: Timbercrest 
    Town of North Manchester: High School Yearbook, 1925 and College AurorasMC2008/189b 

    EnEM North Manchester High School Yearbook, 1925.

    Two Auroras with Ruth Cunningham's name on the inside front pages. 

     
    Trees: Frantz ThesisMC2009/139 "Trees of Manchester College," by E. E. Frantz, Senior Thesis,1917. Correspondence by Frantz with Dr. Orpurt, Schwalm (1947 - 1961) describing the growth of Campus trees. 
    Ulery, Rev. J . Edson and Sylvia: Funeral Memory BooksBrethren People File: Ulery, Rev. J. Edson and Sylvia Rev. J. Edson Ulery was a Church of the Brethren minister who died in January of 1959.  Two memory books, one for Sylvia and another for Edson, reflect the affection that people held for the couple.  Edson's life story is available in a book, "A Heap of Living," by Cora W. Helman. 
    Underground Publications: The Indiana Echo, Manchester College, College News, 1933MC2011/143 

    One encapsulated newspaper collage with segments from other newspapers and typed copy related and unrelated to Manchester College.

    Captions include:

    • Widow Sole Heir in Coolidge Will
    • Hangs Self in Barn
    • Relief of Sneezing Girl is Attributed to Own Will Power
    • Rosanna Huff, Sophomore, Chosen to Head State Group Next Year
    • Prominent Manchester College Senior Wins State Honors, Father Hears Son's Speech
    • Will Rogers Says--
    • Spartans to Meet Bluffton and Huntington Colleges in Twin-Bill Here Saturday Evening
     
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Gregory, Dick, PhotographsMC2008/129 

    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.

     
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Jackson, Rev. Jesse, PhotographsMC2008/130 

    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.

     
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Nutcracker, 2012MU2016/39 Program for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," excerpts from Act 2, performed by the Fort Wayne Ballet at Manchester University (2012) 
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public Program SeriesMC2009/117a,b Public Program: "La Boheme," 1959, newspaper articles with photos.  
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public Program SeriesMC2009/174 1963, "Othello," presented by The National Players, newspaper articles.  
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public ProgramsMC2002/278g Public Programs materials
    Values, Ideas, & Arts, Convocations, Cinema Series, Schedules, Programs including Martin Agronsky as well as Opening Convo 2004 MC2004/355 

    Values, Ideas, & Arts, Opening Convocations, Convocations, Cinema Series: Schedules, Listings and Programs, including"

    • 1967, Martin Agronsky, Washington Correspondent for CBS Radio and Television and Moderator of "Face the Nation."
     
    Values, Ideas, and ArtsMC2002/278h 

    Values, Ideas, and Arts records.

     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Blyden, Jackson, PhotographsJackson Blyden: Large Faculty/Staff Photograph Box (combined 166, 167 and 138) "Orrel Little" File 

    Jackson, Blyden:

    African American author professor, dean and pioneer in the study of African American literature. Blyden Jackson visited Manchester College in the fall of 1966.  Two photographs of Manchester College faculty at a luncheon with Mr. Jackson. Faculty included are :  Herbert Ingraham, Charles Klingler, Margaret Brown, Doris Garey, and Orrel Little.

     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocation CommitteeMC2002/278e 

    Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Convocation Committee.  Payments made to convocation speakers during the 1990-1991 academic year.

     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1956-1969MC2002/278a 

    Convocations 1956-1969:

    • Values, Ideas, and Arts Records
     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1970-1975MC2002/278b Convocation records 1970-1975. 
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Convocations 1976-1983MC2002/278c Convocations 1976-1983, including program for the 90th Anniversary Convocation. 
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Cousins, Norman, Manifesto for SurvivalMC2009/70 

    Cousins, Norman:  Manifesto for Survival, 1967.  Cousins lectured at Manchester College 6 March 1956.

     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Honors ConvocationsMC2002/278f Values, Ideas, and Arts Records - Honors Convocations. 
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2003MC2004/354 Opening Convocation, 3 September 2003. 
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Opening Convocation, 2007MC2007/168 Opening Convocation, 29 August 2007. 
    Values, Ideas, and Arts: Sloane, Dr. William CoffinMC2009/195 

    Convocation photographs from Rev. Dr. William Sloan Coffin's visit to Manchester College, March 1989.

     

     
    Values, Ideas, and Arts:Goldwater, Barry, Photographs, 1968MC2008/124 

    Barry Goldwater spoke at Manchester College in 1968, a week after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus.

    1.  One photo by Harold Chatlosh
    2.  Six photos by Edward Breen who at that time was Staff Photographer for The Leader Tribune, Marion, Indiana.

     
    Van Dyke, JoeMU2018/29 Photographs, programs, memorabilia and personal writing that reflects the life and Manchester College experience of Jo Van Dyke, MC Class of 1935. A biography of the Life of Joe Van Dyke written by his son and daughter, Chris Van Dyke and Kathryn Kolb. 
    Vision StatementMC2008/18 Vision Statement Development of the 2008 Vision Statement. Background material and drafts. 
    Watson, Jonathan: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Watson, Jonathan Jonathan Watson with daughters Olivia and Susannah, Photo #38, one of 46 images in collection MC2004/729. 
    WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
    Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Group photograph of MC male students.

    Female student in MC Chemistry library.

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

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

     
    Weimer: Harry and RobertMC2007/90 

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

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

     
    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.

     
    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.

     
    Wolfe, ClaudeFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wolfe, Claude 

    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.

     
    Wollman, NeilFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wollman, Neil 

    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

     
    World War Two - Record CollectionMC2011/132 

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

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

     

     
    Young, Andrew: Address for Cordier Auditorium MC2011/1 wave sound and MP4 

    A video of Andrew Young speaking at the dedication of Cordier Auditorium on the Manchester College campus 23 September 1978. 

     
    Young, Andrew: PhotographMC2008/125 Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives.  
    Young, John: Biographical MaterialMU2012/32 Biographical material related to Dr. John F. Young, alumnus, Naval Aviator, Associate Superintendent of the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. 
    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
    Album: Church of the Brethren, People, Highland AvenueBC2010/5 

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

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

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

     

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

    Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum:

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

    BC2011/17b: In Christ Jesus, Part 2, The Significance of Jesus as the Christ, by Dale W. Brown; In Christ Jesus, Part 2, copyright 1965 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

    BC2011/17c: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, Understanding and Accepting Myself, by William J. Gnagey; copyright In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, copyright 1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

    BC2011/17d: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 4, Being Human, for God's Sake, by John H. Brennecke; copyright In Christ Jesus, Part 4,1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

     

     

     
    Christian Education: Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His SpiritBC2011/18a-d 

    Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His Spirit, Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, copyright 1966 and 1967 by the General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. Authors: Fancher, Shull, Kieffaber and Wagner.

     

     

     
    Church of the Brethren: Brethren Action MovementBC2004/30  Tracts and newsletters produced by Brethren Action Movement [BAM]. 
    Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

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

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

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

     
    Ernestine Hoff Wedding, Hoff MaterialBC2010/5 

    Emrick, Ernestine Hoff.  Manchester College Alumna

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

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

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

     
    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.

     
    Laura Wine, Africa, Medical Missionary: Brethren PeopleBC2006/10 

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

     
    Mack, AlexanderBC2001/6 Alexander Mack, leader of the Schwarzenomer Neutavfer (sic) [Schwarzenauer Neutäufer, or forerunners of the Church of the Brethren and related groups], wrote a letter to the Count of Ysenburg-Büdingen Moravianborn on 5 September 1711.  The original letter is kept in the Archives of the Castle.  It has been translated into modern German by Gudrun Meyer and into English by Barbara Ollesch.  
    Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

     
    Sheldon, Ruby Wine: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Sheldon, Ruby Wine Aviator and member of Phoenix Church of the Brethren.  The first person in the United States to become a certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) in a helicopter.   
    Shull, ErnestBrethren People File: Shul, Ernest, Butterfly Materials Church of the Brethren minister and Manchester College alumnus, Ernest Shull was a multifaceted individual. His scientific research in the area of "butterflies" was remarkable.  
    Women's Work: Central Region of the Church of the BrethrenBC2014/9 

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

     
     


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