• Centennial Campaign Newsletters.
• Centennial Campaign artist's design.
• "Step Up To The Future" brochures.
• Centennial Campaign organization.
• Centennial Campaign kickorff.
• Goals, policy on gifts.
• Sample of letters.
• Major donors to receive lithograph awards and lithograph presentation labels

"Testimony before The Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education," dated 20 September 1984.

"Reaction to Update of Indiana Plan at Governor's Conference for University Trustees," dated 9 January 1986.

• Financial records, minutes from 1925-1941.
• Letter from H. B. Hass, Department Head of Chemistry, Purdue University to Dr. Carl W. Holl.
• Letter from Aurora Secretary to Wilson Lutz, President of the Science Club regarding Aurora fees.

See also: Oak Leaves, 30 November 1944.

Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era.

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.

Materials describing events honoring the 50th Year Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to the Manchester campus.

Programs and materials created for the groundbreaking ceremony and dedication of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center. 

Athletic Training photographs including but not limited to images of Mark Huntington, Eric Holsopple, Jamie Tolliver, Brice Bedke, Joel Pippenger, John Patton, Janae Kraud, Gretchen Smith, Adam West, Laure Bowman, Paul Plummer, Doug Garmon, Jason Carr, Melisa Donaldson, Ryan Headstrom, Tiffany Mancey, Brandi meac, Laura Freet, Salazar, Pam Higgins, Brandi Meac.

Caveat Emptor, v.1:1 (18 December 1963).

• Undated program.
• Program from 6 April 2001.

Gardner Hall Photograph Collection.

Home Management House Photograph Collection

• Three women inside the house--2 are seated at the table, and one is serving a meal.
• Table set for a meal.

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

Milly Heisler Collection including a history of Mount Morris College.  Picture of Mount Morris Old Folks Home. Photos of "pigtail day" and "tie day," as well as other interesting images.

Original Gymnasium Photograph Collection - including construction, brick laying, fountain.

R. Gary Deavel House Photograph Collection, including:

• Moving the house.  Labeled on back:  College House moved to N. Bond (Deavel).  Moved from N. Home Ave.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993, including Ingrid Rogers playing guitar for the German Club.

Theater Photograph Collection.

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

Funderburg Library's monograph collection was barcoded in 1994.  Photographs of volunteers during barcoding project.

Carl Holl photograph collection. *Some pictures deaccessioned and given to Carolyn Holl Leffel, sister of Carl W. Holl, Jr.

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

Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide.

Photocopies of publications from The March of Progress capital campaign, which started in 1955.

A. Blair Helman Papers referring to racial tension at Manchester College. Petersime incident of 1969.

Computer Science Department Syllabi Collection [1999-2003].

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

This collection contains all the paper documents and audio tape of interviews with Manchester Graduates and former Manchester students who served in Civilian Public Service in the late 1940s.

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

Tri Alpha newspaper clippings and news releases.

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

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

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

Copies of certificates awarded to winners of writing competition.

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

Letter from Howard Sollenberger to R. Gary Deavel regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments, 17 July 1978.

Memo from R. Gary Deavel to President Helman regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments from Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

Thank-you letter from R. Gary Deavel to Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

See Also: Library Photograph Box 105, File Folder #5.

Marts & Lundy Fund-Raising Study Report, dated 1984, in preparation for the Centennial Campaign.

"Step Up to the Future" campaign brochure from Centennial Campaign (1989).

Restricted access and reproduction.

Music Department Newsletter Fall 1993.

Manchester College Music Alumni Newsletter 1982-1983.

Music Educators' National Conference (MENC): News release from 1980.

Music Majors' handbooks from 1964-1994.

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

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. 

Program from dedication of Peace Studies Library, pamphlets.

Publications from Focus on the Seventies capital campaign. Phase One and Phase Two.

Report on Focus on the Seventies, July 13, 1970 - April 21, 1971, by Bruce G. Freeman, Campaign Director.

Records for Manchester involvement 1990-1991, 1993-1994, two memos from 1987.

The file contains the lyrics and scores of past and present college songs.

See also: 

Oak Leaves 20 September 1924 p.4; 7 March 1925 p.4; 12 November 1927 p.1.

MC2007/149, "Manchester College" by Gladys Dickey, 1912.

Blue Stocking: This newsletter contains articles, poetry, essays, and artwork regarding women's issues.

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

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

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

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

Academy and College permanent student records for 1900 - 1920, including summer school and music record books.

More investigation is needed to see how these books and record pages tie in with class cards that are in the filing cabinets.

Band and Choir Tour Committee correspondence and minutes dated April 1986-1991.

Band and Choir Tour Committee: Correspondence, minutes.  Dated April 1986-1991.

Booklet entitled "Constitution of the Student Volunteer Band of Manchester College" dated 1921. 

See Also:  Volunteer services.

Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985.

c.1966 - Records of spring semester attendance as well as of fee/dues payments.

Chamber Singers faded out of existence in the 1990's and has since been revived by Debra Lynn to replace the Entertainers.  As of 2002-2003 school year, the new Chamber Singers performed a variety of repertoire from madrigals to jazz.

• One roster, undated.  One program, undated.

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

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

Choral Union: 1954-1955 spring term attendance records.  Minutes 14 September 1954-19 May 1955.

Clipping of photograph of pile of clothing and various students (names not provided).  Caption reads, "Manchester College YMCA Members Ship Relief Clothing."

See Also:

Relief and Rehabilitation

Religious Activities

College Chorale news releases, 1978.

Dr. James Baldwin directed the auditioned "80-voice oratorio chorus."  The ensemble included students and community members.

Ensemble Program Collection:

• Programs, 1940's.

Fundraising by decade/campaign - individual campaigns and records.

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

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

Manchester Activities Council budget proposals.

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

Programs, news releases for dedicatory concerts (Winger Recital Hall, Cordier organ, Piano Dedication Series).

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

The Collegium Musicum was a "small vocal ensemble" according to the college catalog, but brought together vocalists and instrumentalists to perform early music.  Dr. John Planer founded and directed the ensemble.

• Programs, correspondence, financial records, news releases, rosters, instrument information, instructional materials for "Dido and Aereas" (1976).

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

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

Unsorted international student records.

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

• Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
• NRHH #83.
• Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
• Photographs of international students #14, #16.
• Amnesty International #13.
• Homecoming.

See also:  Y.M.C.A.; Y.W.C.A.; Photo Box 75.

Choral Society Dues Receipt, 1952

1.  One receipt.

Received of Edna Steury: 15 cents

Signed: Phyl(Phyllis Heeter Hunn) Heeter, Treas(urer)

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

Continued Annual Support of the Manchester Fund, circa 2007.

Diversity Photograph Collection.

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

• Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.

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."

Fundraising Campaign: Manchester Fund, circa 2005, solicitation materials.

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

Interdepartmental (Humanities) Syllabi Collection:

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

Leona Klooster Debate Team Memorabilia

Manchester College Banner Collection.

Manchester College Choral Society Poster:

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

Nucleus Fund Committee 1994:

1.  Letters

2.  Members of committee

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

Photo Scrap Book of the Third Kassel Work Camp, 1953, with dedication to Dr. Gladdys Muir.

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

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

Slides of Faculty and Staff 1951 - 1963 and beyond into the President Robinson Era.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

Special Events Photograph Collection.

Student Christian Union Records Notebooks with records from 1943 - 1947 and 1947 - 1949.

Student Personnel Services Committee Collection:

File 1 contains information on committee appointments, community court, subcommittee on international student life, housing.

File 2 contains information on orientation, visitation policy, subcommittee on women's affairs.

The Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC20024/408, has an image of the Black Student Union.  It is located on pg. 65 of the 2001 Aurora and is image #69 in the CD/photo collection.

Various News Releases and Newspaper Clippings  - 1987 through 1993.

A memorial is held on an annual basis to remember alumni of Manchester University who have died during the year.  This is a video of the service held on 31 May 2012.

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration featuring the Manchester College Symphonic Band (not dated).

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration.  This show was delivered on 5 April 1967. Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations at MC, gives a homily.

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

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

Commencement Program for North Manchester Schools (1929).

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

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

1959 – Shrubbery memorial by Dr. Lee Smith.

1960 - Gift of property.

1965 - Gift of car to College.

1969 – Business Office renovation.

1974 - Auction notice.

1977 – Railroad track removal.

1977 – Renovation of Administration Building – letter of concern.

1980 – Storm warnings.

1981 – Vehicle maintenance 1981

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

1985 – David Good in enclosed  snowplow.

1988 - Tornado Preparedness Week.

1993 – custodial care.

1994 - Policies - use of facilities.

1994 – Staff saves $200,000.

1995 - Insurance Safety Inspection

1995 - Use of fleet vehicle policy 2000 - Parking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

CONFIDENTIAL – Job Applicantions for Campus Pastor, 1987-1988.

The correspondence of President Robinson, July 1986 through February 1993 (A - Hn).

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

Contact the Archivist to see early photos of Training School.

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

• constitutions, by-laws, and some correspondence.

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

• Biographical information photo, letters.

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

Photos of many faculty and staff. 

*Note:  Boxes 166 a, b, c, 167 and Box 138 have been combined into two large boxes in the photo shelves. Faculty and staff are stored in alphabetical order. 

Biographical materials and pictures related to Manchester University's first science instructor (1894), A. B. Ulrey.

Ikenberry Serenade Photograph Collection.

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

Robert Jones Photograph Collection including photographs of the symphony.

1. "West Side Story 'Terrific' Hit," 1963. 

2.  1963, "College to Give "Elijah."

3.  1995, "Music Festival Planned At MC Winger Hall."

4.  "Manchester College to host A Night...," 2007.

5.  "Elijah" newspaper articles.

Athletics: Cross-country letter from Phil Orpurt's letter collection:

Music: Cloth letter, script, gold with black background. 

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

• Our Dedication, Compliments of The Amphictyon Society," signed W.B.S. [Wilbur Stover?], undated
• Permanent records of Wilbur Stover's time at Mt. Morris College, dated 1884-1890.

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

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

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

The original, signed contract for Professor Book's first year of teaching at Manchester (1900-1901), with the original envelope.  An additional short memo from R.C. Hollinger (Secretary of the Executive Committee) is included.

Francis was the second son of first College President David Howe and David's first wife, Delilah.  Francis (Frank) was an instrumental music teacher at Manchester College 1899-1900.  Frank was also the Inventor/founder of the Howe Vacuum Bait Company.

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

Humanities Core Program Records:

1.    Tapes, great lives, poetry list.

2 .   Budget, scripts, staffing, history, writing lab.

3 .   Course information.

Midterm Exam for "International  Relations." Ed Miller's midterm exam.

Partial syllabi for a course given by Gladdys Muir.

Recollections on the life of Gladdys Muir by Shirley Weiss Dawson and Carolyn Zunkel Parker.

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

2. MC2008/76 b:  One 1920 Aurora.

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

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."

Dolby, Mattie Cunningham. She and her brother, Joseph, were the first African-American students at Manchester College. One of the first female ministers in the Church of the Brethren.

See also:

•  Alumni Card for Mattie Cunningham Dolby MC2004/689.
•  See granting of petition to drop "Christian Evidences" in Faculty Minutes 1900, MC2009/100a.

• "The Brethren Encyclopedia."

1973 compilation by Gary Zimmerman:  "Manchester College Graduates as Manchester College Faculty," a study showing the number of Manchester College voting faculty members from each Church of the Brethren college and from other colleges.

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

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

Author, Theodore Dreiser, visited North Manchester during the summer of 1915.  His observations of the community were included in his autobiography, "A Hoosier Holiday."  John Knarr writes about Dreiser's family and includes material on the Snap/Snepp/Sheneb/Shenep/Schneb/Schnebb family as well as on the Fruit family.

A second article, "A Trip to Niagara Falls, 1925," was discovered among papers donated to the North Manchester Center for History by Descendants of Ellis and Harold Miller. 

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

• The B-Complex Experiment

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

Developing international relations, 1959 newspaper article. 

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

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

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

MC2001/143e:  Teaching Outline, Coure 1 (First Term)

MC2009/143a:  Science II, Manual, 1971 Spring Term, Manchester College.  Authors are J. Beard, D. Farringer, R. Foreman, D. Kreps, P. Ray and H. Weimer.

MC2009/143d: Science II Manual, 1972 Spring Term, Manchester College

MC2009/143b:  Science I, Manual, 1973 Fall Term, Manchester College. Faculty are D. Farringer, R. Kilgore, D. Kreps, D. McCauley, J. White, J. Streator.

MC2009/143c:  "Plant Science, A Study Guide With An Audio Tutorial Approach," Second Edition, 1967, by S. Postlethwait, H. Telinde and D. Husband, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.

Photographs of Coaches:

• 1957 Coaches
• Color photograph of "Coaches of the Year."

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

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

Sadie Wampler play, "Mary of the Alabaster Box, A Biblical Play," by Sadie Stutsman (Wampler).

Postcard to Cora Shultz from Sadie Wampler regarding costumes for a pageant.

Student Handbooks: "Everything a Non-Traditional and/or Commuter Student Wants to Know About Manchester College (But Doesn't Know Where To Go To Ask) 1994-1995.

Women's Basketball:  Unidentified photographs, negatives, contact sheets.

Hall of Fame:  Photographs of Jill Corey, Jan Smaltz, Melissa Miller,

Y.W.C.A. Collection.

See Also: Mountaineer; Oak Leaves, 5.1 (Oct 1917) p.11; 22 October 1964 p.1; Religious Activities.

 Postcard of David Frantz and two others in their room at Mt. Morris College, Illinois, circa 1912. 

Black and Gold Student Handbook Collection.  These handbooks were produced by the Student Council.

Manchester College Boosters Photograph Collection from the Kintner Collection.

Indiana Consortium for International Programs: "Rural Development and Urbanization in Africa:  Two Case Studies, Zimbabwe and Malawi," proposed by David Waas, Dated 18 October 1990.

Materials and photographs related to Jean Childs Young: 1953 May Day Queen, Manchester College alumna, 1954, wife of Andrew Young (married June 1954), and Manchester College honorary doctorate recipient.

Admissions brochure 1925.  Large brochure showing photographs of athletics, chapel, the college hospital, and a photo of the trustees, faculty, and students of 1925.

Alumni Photograph Collection including

Alumni Awards.

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

Biology Department Syllabi Collection 1999 - 2003.

Carl Cawood Papers:  Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence.

Chapel: All-Student chapel sign.

Chapel: Report of study on College chapel services.

Clyde Holsinger Photograph Collection - 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Scrapbook containing photos of choirs and other college scenes during Clyde Holsinger's time as director.  A newspaper article from September 1946 announces Holsinger's hiring at the college. 

College Hospital Photograph Collection.

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

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

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

Donald R. Minser Photograph Collection.

Environmental Science Education Lesson Plans Collection with reports for a project entitled:  "Development of an Environmental Science Education Model for Grades K-12."  Some of these plans involve Koinonia.

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

Gladdys Muir Papers:  "The Place of Brethren Colleges in Preparing Men and Women for Peace Leadership."

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection, including:

• The Buckeye Sprouts.
• Class in basketry.
• Cora Heestand 1916.
• Mabel Workman Hoff [BA 1922].
• Manchester Fellows 1922.
• Celesta Wine.  Roommate of Ida Fields 1917.
• Winnifred Stutsman-Canada.

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

John C. Puterbaugh Photograph Collection.

• Portrait of group of men (students).
• Portrait of group of men and women.  Back is labeled "Thanksgiving 1898"

Manchester College Administration Building Postcard Collection.

Manchester College Pictorial Bulletin, 1943.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1966 - 1967, Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1967 - 1968, Photo Board

Manchester College Union Program Council 1969 - 1970, Photo Board

Manchester College Union Program Council 1970 - 1971, Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1971 -1972, Photo Board

Manchester College Union Program Council 1972 - 1973 Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1973-1974, Photo Board.

• 1.  Photo board with black and white pictures of the Union Program Council and Advisors.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1974-1975, Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1975 -1976, Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1976 -1977, Photo Board

Manchester College Union Program Council 1978-1979, Photo Board.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1979-1980.

Manchester College Union Program Council 1980-1981, Photo Board.

Manchester College Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. Handbook Collection

Nadine Bowman Photograph Collection including installation of chime.

Office of Printing Services Photographs:

Color photo of group of employees posed outside union building.  L-R: Steve Shaum, ?, ?, ?, Dave Good, ?, Joy Groninger.

Black and white photo of Jim Gaier.  This is one of the photographs from the Wall of Fame in the Administration Building.

Photograph:This photograph might be an image of President J. G. Royer, Mt. Morris College.

Photographs: Early Photographs of Lincoln and Adelphian Literary Societies, undated.

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

Physics Department Syllabi Collection:

• 1999 - 2000
• 2001 - 2002
• 2002 - 2003

Preliminary Float Idea by John Corso, 2004.

Publicity page that includes photos of faculty and students in; Summer School 1921 and in Fall Term 1921.

Religious Emphasis Week:

• "Meet the Master" booklet, dated 10 January 1956.
• Program for 1958 Christian Emphasis Week.

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

Special Events Photograph Collection

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

The June Felton Photograph Collection includes portraits of young people as well as:

• Geology Class.  May 1900.
• C.E. Rader.  Dino, Indiana.  Fulton/Kosciusko Co.
• Howard Huddleston.  July 1903. Carrol Co.
• Ivan L. Erbaugh.  Dayton, Ohio.  Rural Route #4.

Trailer Court Photograph Collection.

Y.M.C.A.: Manchester College Handbook Collection.  Handbooks produced by the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. groups on campus.  Collection includes 1925-26, 1926-27, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1935-36, 1936-37, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1939-40, 1940-41, 1941-42.

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

The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.

"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."

Material related to Dennis Rohrs, assistant and associated professor of music and Director of Bands. A1963 a news release states that Dr. Rohrs had submitted his resignation to become associate professor of music and director of bands at Wisconsin State College, Wisconsin.   The news release indicates Dr. Rohrs had been a member of the Manchester College Faculty since 1959.

See Also: Oak Leaves, 17 November 1960 p.2 (photo).

The file contains biographical information about Manchester College alumnus, Joseph Cunningham.

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

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

Women's Basketball Photographs that have been identified.  Kim Rockey is the coach.

See Also:  Memorabilia; Photo Boxes 10, 11, 12, & 13.  Boxes 11, 12, and 13 have been combined and contents are now organized by year or subject within a series of file folders.  These file folders are kept at the same location that boxes 11, 12, and 13 had been.

See:  Athletics, Football.

Two photographs

Photographs of Vernon F. Schwalm with his portrait and possibly the artist.

MC2009/77 one photograph of President and Mrs. Schwalm looking at portrait.

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."

1.  One file containing an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees, April 5, 1900.

The student petition to the Board of Trustees was from an early era in Manchester College history when both the academic and administrative credibility were in question. This file contains an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees,dated April 5, 1900.

1917 Commencement Invitation, Ira Heeter, Academy.

1976 - 1977 individual and Women's Basketball team photographs.  Many players are identified.

1977 - 1978 Women's Basketball photographs of court shots and individual players, some who have been identified.

1977-1978 Women's Basketball team and candid court photographs. Many players have been identified. The Coach is Lana Groombridge.

1979 - 1980 Women's Basketball team photograph and other photographs, some that have been identified.

1981 - 1982 Women's Basketball team photograph and photos on the court. Identified images include:

• Kim Velpel
• Pam Shively

1982 - 1983 Women's Basketball Intramurals photographs.

1982 - 1983 Women's Basketball photographs:

• Court shots
• Shively

1983 - 1984 Women's Basketball photographs - including team photograph, court shots and Jill Corey #30.

1983 - 1984 Women's Basketball photographs:

• Team photograph
• Court Shots
• Jill Corey #30 (possible picture of Jill in action)

1984 - 1985 Women's Basketball court photographs including:

• Melissa Miller
• Jackie Meinders

1985 - 1986 Women's Basketball team photograph with court photographs: Several are identified.

1986 - 1987 Women's Basketball court shot with photographs that have been identified.

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

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. 

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

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

1968 promotional, "The Next Eighty Years,"  from James K. Garber. 

Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising:

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

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

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

Assorted Files from Public Relations - 1962 through1998.

Athletics Department Photographs:

• Picture of men in shorts with coach from an older publication.

Basketball photographs, 1987 through 1995. There are many images in this assortment but many individuals have been identified

Blosser, Glenna. 

1936-1937 Diary of Manchester College alumna, Glenna Blosser Andrews.

Choral Concert poster:

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

Choral Society Posters including but not limited to:

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

Vivaldi, Gloria, December, 1993.

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

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

Cleo Beery Photographs of Mt. Morris College, including:

• "Mt. Morris College, Ill.," "Sam Stover," and "Mitchell Stover."  Back is labeled, "Mt. Morris College.  About 1891 or 1892.  Sam Stover, Mitchell Stover, brothers of Wilbur Stover," "Men's Chorus."
• 6 x 9 posed photo of males and females, 4 are identified.  Back is labeled, "Mt. Morris College.  About 1910 (or before)." 

Coaching School photographs:

• First Annual Coaching School, 1930
• Fifth Coaching School, 1935

Coe College Military Band:

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

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

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

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

Dorothy Sherrick, Mount Morris College diploma from 1916 in the area of Music.

Focus on Faith Week:

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

Gymnastics photographs:

• Reprint from publications including a 1914 gymnastic demonstration.
• 1980 - 1981 Gymnastics Workshop
• 1980 - 1981 Athletics, Steve Smith in gymnastics workshop.
  • Penny Doke
• 1978 - 1979 Gymnastics Camp
• 1980 - 1981 Gymnastics Workshop

History of Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  This institution was started by the Methodists in the 1839.

History: Church of the Brethren history mural.

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

It is not known if this picture was taken at Manchester College or Mt. Morris College, however it was not found wtih the Mt. Morris materials.  Portrait photographs hang on the wall and an archivist might be able to identify these individuals and identify the location.  Each character is in a costume.  It appears as if the following costumes are represented and perhaps the players are the cast of a variety show or vaudeville presentation:

Chinese

Brethren man in collar and hat

White man in black face with top hat holding a child in fur cap on lap

One man reclining in a suit and hat holding a laughing mask

Cowboys

Nun or woman in burka with face exposed

Lady wrapped in a striped flag with a ribbon of stars.

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.

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.

James T. Westwood Collection:

• Biographical materials about Professor Eldon Burke and William Schuhle with a large caricature of Burke drawn by Schuhle. 
• "Bibliography for the Study of World History," with a supplementary bibliography on "The Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime," compiled by Dr. Eldon R. Burke, Ph. D.

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.

Manchester College Guide Book and Spartan Cue Collection.

Books from 1969 - 1979 and beyond.

See Also: Student Handbook.

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

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

Mary Amanda Muir  is the mother of Gladdys Muir.

Photograph and announcement of the "100th anniversary of Mary Amanda Muir."

Mary Elizabeth Leonard graduated from Manchester College in  1922.  This is her collection.

• 1.  One photo album.
• 2.  One diploma.  See MC2010/58 (Flat File B).
• 3.  One photo.

Material related to Larry Underberg, including:

• 1987 news article announcing arrival of Larry Underberg as assistant professor of speech communication and director of forensics.

Material related to Professor Dagny Boebel.

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

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

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.

Music Auditions and Scholarships:

Posters advertising:

Scholarships for Strings.

Manchester College music auditions for the

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

One photograph of a scene from the play, "The Poor Richard,"  from the Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection.

Organ, Cordier Auditorium, Austin Organs, Inc., specifications.

Organ Fund (partially restricted).   

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

Photo montage 1926

• Photo montage of students and faculty in 1926.
• One picture of a woman that appears to be printed in a painterly way on a type of wallpaper composition.

Photographs of athletes in the Hall of Fame: Smaltz, Miller and Jenkins.

Photographs of athletic awards and events of special recognition: 1950's and 1960's.

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

Photographs of ballet, dance, modern movement, and exercise, including:

• Lynette Miller

Photographs of East St Apartment:

• Small bonfire in distance.  Labeled on back:  End of Kintner house--the bonfire.

Photographs of Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling, from a seminar on Manchester College campus.

Photographs of Men's Tennis.

Photographs of tennis courts: 

A set of pictures with a gathering of people, primarily women, on chairs under trees in front of tennis courts (circa the 1950's?).

A student playing ice hockey using a broom for a stick in front of tennis courts.

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

Photographs: Women's Basketball Team Photographs

• Old Basketball photos and photo reproductions circa the 1920's, 1950's, 1940 coed Athletics.
• Scott McAlpine 1993 series of team photos.
• 1978 -1979 through 1981 - 1982 team photos.
• 1985-1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993 team pictures. 
• Other team photographs from - mystery years?  

Photographs: Women's Softball

• Aurora 1990-1991
• Unidentified year, perhaps the 1980's
• Connie Ramos, 1985
• February, 1985
• April 1985
• April 1984
• Softball 1983-84

Photos 1 - 72 : Manchester College Photographs.

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

Photos 106 - 189: Portraits and Uknown Affiliations.

Photos 191 - 229: Mount Morris College Photographs .

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

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

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

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

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

Posters for:

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

See MC2009/71-V: Various.

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

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.

Pottenger, James Lee, Class of 1939.

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

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

Racquetball and badmitten (?) photographs, including:

• Badmitten (?) circa 1950's and/or 1940's.
• Rusty McGill, Racquetball.

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

Roanoake Classical Seminary Photographs and brief history including President David N. Howe.

Photograph of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois, was started by the Methodists in the 1839.  This collection is related to that era.

Ronald Arnett:

• "Oak Leaves" clipping, "Arnett to be new Academic Dean by George Boudreau, 30 April 1987.
• Welcome letter to students from Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Article: "Nonviolent Peacemaking: A Look at Assumptions," by Ronald Arnett published in Peace and Change, Winter, 1979 - 1980.
• "The Encounter Group as a Part of the Speech Communication Curriculum," by Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., 1978.
• "Communication as Dialogical Interpretation," by Dr. Ronald C. Arnett.
• "Dialogical Foundations of Conflict Resolution," by Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D.

Ronald Aungst:

• Four photos of Dr. Ronald Aungst.
• Brief biography by Jeri Kornegay.

Schwalm, Vernon F.:

"Indiana Institute of Technology:   Know all men by these presents, That in recognition of his Distinguished attainments the Faculty of Indiana Institute of Technology with the approbation of the Board of Trustees, through the authority in them vested by the State of Indiana, has conferred upon Vernon F. Schwalm the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities with all of the rights, honors and privileges thereto appertaining...." 1963.

Science Symposium 20 April 1990.   SVHS tapes copied to DVD-R in 2010, see Media Cabinet, IIS.

Dr. Dale Oxender, "Impact of Biotechnology on Man's Environment." [dubbing master]

Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [SVHS original]

Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [dubbing master]

Dr. David Miller, "Management of Low-Level Radiocactive Wastes." [SVHS original] (SLIDES)

Dr. David Miller, "Management of Low-Level Radiocactive Wastes." [dubbing master] (SLIDES)

Dr. Roger Dilling, "Global Warming-Physics of Phantasm? An Environmental Mandate for 'Mission to Planet Earth.'"  [SVHS dubbing Master]

Dr. Richard Ringeisen, "Mathematical Sciences..." and Dr. Roger Dilling, "Global Warming..." [SVHS original SLIDES]

See Media Cabinet, IIS.

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

Show:  Art show news clippings and schedules.

"Brothers" Memories and Impressions," Larry Weaver and Ron Weaver (MC alumni).

Manchester Junior High School show in union at MC, including Jed Bruce.

 

Photographs:  Two art show photographs and one art workshop (for older women) photo. 

Students in a lounge area with the women seated and the gentleman's reflection showing a a mirror.  Students are:

Barbara Bender, MC Class of 1960.

Norm Snyder, MC Class of 1960.

Lou Ann Winger,1960.

Tennis Court photographs:

• Tennis courts through the ages.

Tennis photographs.

• Contact Sheets

Tennis photographs:

• 1940's (?) and 1950's (?) coed tennis
• 1924
  • Burr
  • Hendrix
  • Neher
• 1949
  • Former Manchester College alumnus, President Ed Butterbaugh, as a student on the tennis team.

The Spring 1954 All-Sports Banquet was held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana. The special speaker was Lou Groza of the Cleveland Browns. Manchester College had received the Basketball Hoosier College Conference Champship trophy.

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

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

Get Away Weekend materials are found in

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. 

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. 

Unidentified early photograph of a male choir.  This might be a group from Manchester College or from Mt. Morris College.

Unidentified early photograph of a group of young people and children. Sadie Stutsman (Wampler) might be the tall woman in the middle of the second row from the back.  She either has a large corsage or is holding flowers.

Volleyball Team Pictures

• Team pictures including Jan Smaltz
• Earlier volleyball photo circa the 1950's.

Women's Basketball Photographs that identify players and year. 

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

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

Women's Tennis photographs: Various individuals, group shots and years: 1975 - 1993.

Women's Tennis photographs:

• 1978 - 1979 Women's Tennis photographs:
  • Judy Silvers, Cindy Rosenberger, Janie Leatherman, Erica Colburn, Pt McQuillan, Caryl Coy, Dar Miller, Becky Middleton, Sue Walker, Michele Miller, Ramona Seese, Janet Witwer, Denise Parcel.
  • Becky Middleton, individual photograph.
• 1979 - 1980 Women's Tennis
  • Judy Silvers, Coach, Erica Colburn, Brenda Nichols, Caryl Coy, Cindy Rosenberger, Ramona Seese, Becky Middleton, Denise Parcel, Janet Witwer, Michelle Miller.
  • Denise Parcel, individual photograph.
• 1982 - Shelly Miller
• 1982 - 1983 Women's Tennis and athletic pictures
• 1983 - 1984 Strycker
• 1984 - 1985 Tennis photographs.
• 1984 - 1985 Jill Bolze
• 1984 - 1985 Kathy Kruetzman
• 1985 - Kathy Kreutzman
• 1985 - Theresa Ginzer
• Unidentified
• 1991 Aurora pictures

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

• "Home Without a Fence," by Mary Fujii, first place winner in the National Oratorical Contest for college women.

Interdepartmental (Natural Sciences) Syllabi Collection [1999-2003].

Mathematics Department Syllabi Collection [1999 -2003].

A. Blair Helman: Photo Collection containing images of A. Blair and Patricia Helman, including A. Blair receiving keys to station wagon from manager of Chrysler plant [MC2007/145]. 

Peacemakers Wall of Fame in the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden.

1981 and 1982 Freshman class profiles and characteristics.

Questionnaire from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program conducted jointly by the American Council on Education and the University of California, Los Angeles.

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

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

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

Dr. Al WIlliams, David Kreps and Phil Orpert in cap and gowns, 1989.

Gymnasium/Auditorium (1926-2000) photographs.

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

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

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

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

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

Letter from Balsbaugh Over the Death of Sister Catherine Forney

Neher Maintenance Center photographs:

• Early construction of maintenance building.
• Early construction of maintenance building.  L-R: ?,?,?, David Yeatter, Vernon Mitmoen, Bob Metzger, ?

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.

Review of the "constitution."

Discussion around restructuring of faculty committees.

Letter to Ken Rieman, President of the Student Senate,1990 regarding student representatives to governance committees.

Committees of the Faculty [1964-1965].

Social Sciences Division Collection:

• Economics, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work
• History/Political Science

News Releases about MC students completing Social Work Practicum, May 1987

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

Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193.

Welcome Weaver: President's Club program celebrating Welcome Weaver, his family, and Weaver Popcorn.

Wu, Ningkun.  Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1949. 

Box # 2  from the President's Office, Archives Vault.

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

Material related to Doris B. Garey, Professor of English, 1956 - 1972, including:

"The Conversion of John Bunyan," by Doris Garey, 1932.

"Samuel Johnson and John Bunyan: A Study in Religious Types," by Doris Garey 1933.

Photographs pertaining to "The Oaks" in it's various locations through the decades.  History of the various locations ot "The Oaks."

Picture of international student group taken in front of the old gymnasium.

Photographs from international/multicultural event like the International Fair.

About 150 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by W. Lewis Ikenberry, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  The book spans 21 April 1888 through 30 May 1893.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar. Although preformatted, the individual fills in the blanks.  W. Lewis Ikenberry, from Waterlook Iowa, filled this book out in detail, including localities where specimens were found, such as:

College campus, Mt. Morris, Ilinois, May 9, 1988.

Pine Creek 3 mi. W. Mt. Morris, May 16, 1888.

Rock River below Oregon,Illinois,June 2, 1888

Cedar River, opp J. Murphy, Waterloo, Iowa, July 4, 1892

Cascade Glenn, Ann Arbor, Michigan,May 30,  1893.

 About 150  plants are described and recorded. 

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

Men’s and Women's Cross Country and possibly Track (circa 2002 - 2005ish) - many photographs have no name and not date. One photo of men's and women's Cross Country Team.

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

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

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

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

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

"A History of Women's Basketball at Manchester College," by Tricia L. Floyd, July, 1995. 

Basketball:  Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) first ever conference tournament title for MC women's basketball, 25 February 2006, piece of the net.

"A+" Faculty Retirement Dinner, 16 May 1992, a video.

"An Appeal to President Helman for Approval of the Micro-Lab Experiment," dated 1969.

Community Council recommendation to revise off-campus housing policy, dated 14 April 1969.

Petition regarding cooking and use of electrical appliances in residence halls.

Petition regarding women's hours policy.

Petition regarding Calvin Ulrey Hall concerns, 9 October 1969.

Letter regarding removal of door in East Hall, 23 April 1974.

Letter regarding living conditions in Calvin Ulrey Hall.

Letters and petition regarding dripping faucets in Oakwood Hall, 1 March 1979.

Letters regarding closing of Calvin Ulrey Hall, dated 1983.

Petitions and correspondence regarding R.A.'s, dated 1974.

"Aurora" yearbooks 1940, 1942, 1943 with many autographs and signatures that belonged to the family of Pauline Brown Carbaugh ("Polly"). The 1943 "Aurora" contains an additional loose page that adds names to the "Index." 2 letters of commendation from Paul Cannahan (Secretary of the Northern Indiana Camping Association to MC President Vernon Schwalm and Polly's parents, highly complimenting Polly and MC students, Ruth Hanawalt, Helen Cook and Betty Pottenger, on their outstanding work as camp chefs  during WWII's summer of 1942 (they did the work heretofore done by 3 competent male chefs).

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

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

"Men Starve in Minnesota, Conscientious Objectors Volunteer For Strict Hunger Tests To Study Europe's Food Problem," article in unknown publication with large photographs.  Shown are Samuel Legg, Edward Cowles, James Plaugher and Dr. Ancel Keys [MC2003/333].

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

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

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

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

"Practice Sheets in the Minimum Essentials of English Composition," 1928 by Professor Fred R. Conkling.

1.  One bound volume by Professor Fred R. Conkling.

"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.

"Take It From Us..." Volume 1, December, 1991, An English 101E publication.

"The News Journal" article about Jeri Kornegay, Manchester College's new (2002) Director of Media and Public Relations.

"The Saga of a Hoosier Village," by E. M. Wasmuth that tells the story of Roanoke, Indiana and the Wasmuth family.  Also included is information about the early years of Roanoke Classical Seminary.

"The Silver Book," directed by Sadie Wampler, 1936.

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and  the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

"The Storytellers" was presented by Children's Theatre in 1983. It was originally recorded on VHS tape (see MC2009/90d) and digitized in 2013.

"This Green Morning" Original score. Music by R. Gary Deavel, Poems by Christine Deavel.

"Tributes to 'Doc'" was compiled on Dr. Niswander's retirement from the College.  Dr. Niswander was hired by Manchester College in 1950 as the replacement for Dr. Kintner. He spent 30 years as an instructor, retiring in May of 1981.

"Ye Olde Tyme Concert At Ye College Chapel." circa 1917.

• The cast of players and singers includes individuals graduating in 1917, 1918, 1922...so the program probably took place 1917 or earlier.  This humorous event quips:
• In Ye Borough of North Manchester, On Ye 19th Day of November.  Ye Doors Will be Open at Earlie Candle Light.  Ye Synging Will Begin at 7:45 by Ye Tymebeater's watch.
• N. B.  Lester Bowser will attend to ye snuffin' of ye candles.
• N. B.  If at any tyme ye desire to heare ye sweet strains again, ye will clap ye hands and not stampe or scrape ye unseemlie.
• N. B.  Ye syngers will bring ye tune books, and slippery elm for ye voice, less they syng falslie.
• N. B.  A solemn silence should prevade ye assembly; yet peradventure some of ye tunes be funny, a little laughter may be indulged, but ye listeners are not to think they can do better than ye syngers.

#88A: Dr. Sibley presents, "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom," on 12 November 1980.

#88: Dr. Sibley present a convocation on 17 November 1980 on the topic of "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom."

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

Religious Activities Collection: Manchester Christian Association (MCA).

• Minutes 1950-1964.

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

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

See: Aurora 1919 p.45; Gospel Messenger 13 January 1945 p.9; 3 March 1945 p.9; Oak Leaves 10 November 1960 p.1.  

See also: "Outreach Ministry Teams" under Religious Activities.

A Student's Hand-Book of North Manchester for The Year of 1898.

North Manchester College Prayer Meeting Topics - small pamphlet.

The College Sunday School, North Manchester, Indiana, December 1897 - attendance and grade card.

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

Focus on the Seventies - Campaign Materials July 1970 - 23 January 1975 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies - Phase II - Campaign Materials 1978 -1982 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies Transmittal Forms - CONFIDENTIAL.

Hymn to Manchester and the Class of 1950, with words and music by Wilson B. Lutz.  Hymn to Manchester, with words by Charles Klinger and music by Wilson B. Lutz, 2013. Related correspondence.

Oak Leaves or Aurora pictures.

NCAA Championship images.  Steve Alford.  Other miscellaneous basketball pictures from a variety of years.

Oak Leaves plates circa the 1950's.

• Firemen hosing with water.
• Group of students.
• Men's tennis.

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

Tau Kappa Alpha Ritual, a booklet published by the National Office, May, 1949.

Tay Kappa Alpha order blank, 1949.

TKA Chapter postcard addressed to Professor Paul Keller regarding nominations for national officers.

Speech Awards for 1949-1950.

The Holy Bible Containing The Old And New Testaments: Translated Out Of The Original Tongues; And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared And Revised. New York: American Bible Society, 1874. The bible contains two inscriptions.

Wabash Plain Dealer article, 21 May 1973, "Success Slump, Tells Graduates."  Dr. J. Irwin Miller was the commencement speaker for the 1973 Commencement.  This article recaps Miller's address and also reports on a silent student protest. 

Another article on the same page states four recipients of the "Outstanding Alumni Award." 

Walrus - statement of purpose.

An excerpt from a Church of the Brethren documentary on Ted Studebaker and a recording of an ABC News story by Jim Kincaid.

Ted Studebaker, MC Class of 1967, pacifist and conscientious objector who served as an agricultural worker during the Vietnam War and was executed by North Vietnamese in 1971.

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

Soccer - including but not limited to Cheri Rieman circa 1996.  Also pictures of David Harms, fans in the sidelines, Women's Volleylball, and Tennis circa 2000?

"College to Present Madrigal Dinner, "23 January 2001 (unknown source).

"Manchester College Presents Madrigal Dinner Feb. 2-3," 19 January 2001, The News-Journal.

Madrigal Dinner, see also: Union Program Council; Photo Box 29.

Science Core Course materials.

Science 1 Manual, 1971 Fall Term, Manchester College. 

Biology 109, Principles of BIology II Laboratory Manual, Manchester College, Spring, 1995. 

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

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

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

Article Collection:

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

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

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

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

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

Board of Trustees photograph collection.

Cheerleading clippings and news releases.

Choral Music Performance Collection:  "Brother James' Air," "The Holy City," "Almighty God of our Fathers."

Correspondence with Marts and Lundy, financial consultants for the March of Progress.

General "Breakaway" information.

Grants proposals and other records.

Restricted.

Photographs of Athletic related events, including the MC mascott.

Student Government records.

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

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

Materials relating to MC alumna, Jean Childs Young and her husband Andrew Young.

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

Band Tour programs, correspondence, news releases, dated 1952 - 1997.See Also: Concert Band Tours.

Bands include:  Concert, Symphonic, Varsity, Stage, and Jazz Ensemble.  Conductors include:  Samuel L. Fluekinger, John P. Browne, David McCormick, C. Dwight Ottman, James Carlson, Jack Launer, Robert Jones, and John W. Beery.

Program from 11 March 1955 Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony.  Short biographies are included.

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.

Professor Charles Klingler taught English at Manchester College for 35 years [1959 - 1994]. 1961).  This is a historical description of his work including but not limited to; "Writing Across the Curriculum," "Writing to Learn," and syllabi for the Humanities Core.

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

Photographs & postcards of scenes in North Manchester:

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

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

History, Indiana and Local: These appear to be local obituaries from (a)1891 and  from (b) 1949 through 1979.  Some are members of the Church of the Brethren:

See Also:  

Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.17; 20 January 1945 p.4; 27 January 1945 p.17, 18;  10 February 1945 p.9, 13; 17 February 1945 p.3-7; 14 April 1945 p.2, 3; 21 April 1945 p.9; 28 April 1945 p.9; 26 May 1945 p.2; 24 November 1945 p.25; 13 December 1947 p.6.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

See Also:

Buildings

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

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

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

See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Manchester College Alumni.

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

Buck family Photos and Memorabilia. 

See Also: American Chemical Society; The News-Journal 27, February 2002 p.10.

Photo Boxes 59 & 60.

Syllabi:  Music Department.

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program

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

Scrapbook from 1999-2000.

Negatives.

3 VHS videocassettes.

24 camcorder videocassettes.

MU2012/24a: Minutes of the meetings of the Directors of the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company. The minutes start with 14 February 1931.

The last recorded meeting in this book is 24 September 1938.

MU2012/24b: "Minutes of the Executive Board of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company," beginning with a report on the first meeting held on 4 April 1935.

Farm Income and Expense for period ending 30 June 1937.

Programs:

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

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

Otho Winger Society - descriptive brochure.

The President's Club - descriptive brochure.

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

Female students present viewpoints about the middle east, Nassar and the Arab Nations, and the Suez Canal.

Section Three - Radio Program - WJR the Goodwill Station, with the announcer, Johnny Russell

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

1. One folder containing a brochure for the 1975 Chemistry Symposium that featured: Dr. Paul J. Flory, Dr. Roy J. Plunkett, Dr. Allan R. Shultz,  and Dr. Rex B. Gosnell.

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

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

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

Steel Magnolias, 1993.

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

The Scarlet Letter, 1996.

The Importance of Being Earnest, 1990.

The Miser, 1994.

Archy and Mehitabel, 1993.

The Madwoman of Chaillot, 1992.

Fiddler on the Roof, 1989.

The Extremity of Love, 1991.

18 February 1982 recording and video of Maya Angelou speaking at Manchester College and photograph with President A. Blair and Patricia Helman.

19 February 1992 interview with Steve Alford highlighting his pathway to coaching at Manchester College.

1920 and 1924 Manchester College materials belonging to Dorothy Rosbrugh.

1922 group photograph of Manchester College faculty, staff and students.

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).

1947 photo spread from "The News-Sentinel" that features the Chime Tower, Oakwood Hall, student housing, tennis courts, trailers for married students, the radio station, Manchester College professors, the May Day queen, football players, and the Education/Professional Programs Division.

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

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

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

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

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

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

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

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

1985 Women's Tennis Roster and Coach's Final Season Report.

2002-2003 Women's and Men's Tennis statistics, articles, newspaper clippings.

"Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference 2005 Women's Tennis Tournament," statistics.

1991 "Aurora" Women's Basketball team photograph.

1991 "Aurora" photographs.

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.

1993 - 1994 - 1995 Women's Basketball photograph:

1993 - 1994 Women's Basketball team photograph with Interim President Butterbaugh.

Photo including Grimes, Hamberg, Buckles and Underwood.

1994 - 1995 Women's Basketball team photograph circa 1994 - 1995 with President Parker Marden.

2004-2005 calendar of musical events including additions and changes to the Spring Semester Calendar.

2006 student photographs.

Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006.

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

Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver.

MC Visual Identity Guide.

2014 Holiday Open House at Tall Oaks - invitation.

2014 Holiday card sent by the McFaddens.

2014 Advancement Thanksgiving "Gratitude" cards -

2014  birthday cards - "From the students you put first ... and all of us at Manchester University."

2014 "Students First!" Campaign Celebration program and invitation.

Photographs:

David McCormick directing band at Morton West concert.

1954 or 1955 "workday" stage presentation.

1955 Convocation Planning Committee.

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

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

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

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

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

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

3 May 1977 recorded interview with President A. Blair Helman regarding significant influences on the life of Andrew Cordier.

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

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

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

7 November 2014 video documentation of David McFadden's inauguration as President of Manchester University.

9 October 1993 video of the dedication of A. Blair Helman Hall and the Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge.

A bible [1813] that contains letters related to the Paul and Snoberger (Snowberger) families.  List of "Paul" family children and their birthdates.

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China." 

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

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

A bound book of Executive Committee and Church Board Minutes,1969 - 1975. 

A variety of reports, directories, and financial statements for Manchester Church of the Brethren.

A broad collection dealing with campus ministry and religious activities.

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

A Cappella Choir - The Creation, (poem) recording with music, 1953, narrated by Art Hunn.  Lord, Thou Has Been Our Refuge, recording 1953.

A Cappella Choir - CD's with recordings from 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1961.

A Cappella Choir and Concert Band Tours - a partial list of tours for the years 1981 - 1991.

A Cappella Choir Tour List (April 8 - 18, 1949).

A Cappella Choir programs, news releases and correspondence, including the1989 European tour "On Wings of Song."

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

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

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

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

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

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

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).

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

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

A dramatic reading of "The Gospel According to St. John," is presented during Convocation 18 November 1982.

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.

A group of photographs representing Parents' Weekend, Hog Roast Weekend 1993 , the All-American Women's Baseball League 1993,  the Ikenberry Serenade 1991, Student Visitation Day, as well as other events.  Many students and individuals in the pictures are identified.

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

A group of statements about the purpose of Manchester College with a note from Professor Doris B. Garey, English Department, to Professor David Waas, Department of History. 

Professor Garey had the idea that some students might apply these statements to their own experience.  She writes a paragraph about this idea.

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

A grouping of materials related to the history of Wabash, and Wabash County, Indiana.

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

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

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

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

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

A letter from Samuel Wenger to the Class of 1922.

A letter to Manchester College Professor, T. Wayne Rieman, signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 21 December 1959.

A letter to Professor T. Wayne Rieman dictated by Dr. King, but not personally signed by Dr. King, 16 June 1959.

A list of MC theater productions 1960 - 1972. 

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

A Man is Not a Thing: Freud and the American Mother

Eric Fromm, Psychoanalyst and Author

Robert Nesbitt, Dean ----- , University of California, Riverside.

Floyd Ross, Professor of World Religion

Dr. Edward Ruden, Chief Psychiatrist

This is a recording of a radio program discussing Freuds views towards the child and the mother.  The speakers also talk about the errors in Freud's theories.

A memorial biography in tribute of MC alumnus, Ted Studebaker, a pacifist killed in 1971 while working with the people of South Vietnam.

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.

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

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

A picture identified as "Part of freshmen orientation, 1990-1991." This is a Wabash Plain Dealer photograph.

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

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

A variety of photographs of Claude Wolf ("Whizzer Wolfe") as a M.C. athlete (Class of 1940) and later as coach and member of the M.C. faculty(1952 - 1976).

A variety of photographs:

• Halloween - costumes - circa the 1990's.
• International Fair - circa the 1990's?
• Campus staff including Patty Cox in Foodservice.
• Barbeque and music on the "lawn" with a stack of CDs.
• Mock United Nations (circa the 1990's?).
• "Opening?" Perhaps opening events at the beginning of school.
• Tunnel.
• Siren.

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

A video recording of Manchester College's opening Convocation 29 August, 1990, featuring Dr. Wu Ningkun.

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

A wide range of photographs of buildings, students, faculty and staff from the 1960's and 1970's.  See the complete listing by linking to the accession page.

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).

Abby Birnell's (MC 2014) cartoons related to the construction of Wilbur's Café within Funderburg Library.

Abortion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

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

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

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

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

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

• Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
• Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
• Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
• Videotape and closed-circuit television.
• From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
  • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
  • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  

• Miscellaneous materials from the files 

• An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
  • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
  • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
  • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
  • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
  • January Term Load.
  • Course Requirements for various majors.
  • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
  • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).

Additional Faculty/Staff Photographs.

Administration Building photographs, including several captured digitally and placed on CD-ROM. These images span several decades and show the spoonholder, a 1938 automobile, and pictures with snow.

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

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

Administration Building: Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection

Admissions 1977 - 1980: Everything You Wanted to Know About Manchester College.

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

Advancement materials including but not limited to:

• Funderburg Library funding correspondence.
• Hall of Science funding soliciation and dedication ceremonies, 1960.
• 2001 reports on additions and renovations to the Science Center.
• Science Center Campaign - promotional materials, groundbreaking, and dedication ceremony, 2005.
• Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall Campaign - and dedication events.
• Breaking ground for the Union.
• PERC building project.
• The Next Step Campaign: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
• 2010 -  2011 President's Report.
• The Next Step Campaign Notebooks [2000 - 2003]: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
• Manchester College wraps up The Next Step! Campaign.
• Manchester's March of Progress.
• Step Up To The Future - The Centennial Campaign for Manchester College.
• Focus on the Seventies [Phase I and II].
• Oak Leaves article 17 March 1960 - Cordier pays Two-Day Visit, UN Executive To Address Community Sunday, Monday.

Advancement promotional materials, CD of the Groundbreaking and Dedication of the the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall, along with one old "key" that was found on campus.

Three "Stagebills, May 2001" from Carnegie Hall featuring the Manchester College A Cappella Choir.

Manchester College A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers Concert Tour May 2001 CD .

Manchester College Concert Tour May 2001, CD and CD Master Copy.

"Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," DVD.

 "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," Commercial 1 - Adds Up, Commercial 2, - Not Stuffy DVD.

Aerial view postcard.

All photos are black and white. Many are identified and most are from the 1990's.

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

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

Although unconfirmed, this recording is probably the Manchetser Symphony Orchestra performing at an unidentified and undated concert.

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

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

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

Alumnus, Steve Harroff presents "Experimente im Lab des Herr Professor Dr. Wuerli," on 19 November 1984.

Ambassador Hartman reports on challenges faced by Gorbachov, such as Christianity in Russia, during an assembly on 20 April 1988.

American Chemical Society records.

Amusing photography "bloopers" with captions.

An alumna of Manchester College, Dorothy Helen Ebey (Class of 1937), submitted the dissertation, "Music Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy at the Ruth Lodge Residential School, Chicago, Illinois," for partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Music Education degree, Chicago Musical College, in August of 1955.

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.

An assortment of historical materials from Manchester University's WBKE Radio Station.

Certificates establishing the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha forensics honor society (1964), the Pi Kappa Delta Forensic Honor Society (March 17, 1993), and the Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity(January,1975).

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

An assortment of materials related to Mount Morris College, Illinois that include; snapshots of the renovated campus, a photocopy of the article, "Mount Morris College Alumni End Tradition of Reunions," and a copy of the book, "Memories of Old Sandstone."

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

An assortment of photographs of Ikenberry Hall and the gentlemen who resided there.

An array of photographs spanning many years with students and other individuals taking part in various activities. Some pictures were professionally photographed for publicity purposes.

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.

Andrew Murray received an honorary degree from Manchester College in 1993.  See MC2004/122 for photographs from this event.

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. 

Announcements by Bill Jones and Harriett Hamer: Discussion Day focusing on the Draft

Holly Pelking (MC Alumna) - offering free immunizations sponsored by the State Health Department

Ministry Conference - sponsored by the College Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Campus Ministry Program

Dr. John Oliver Nelson, keynote speaker of the conference, giving the address,  "The Role of the Church in the 80's."

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

Applications for Special Problems Course, Spring 1989 through Summer 2009.

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

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

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

Articles and invitation regarding the Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science. 

See Also: Janey Henney, Alumni Box 187.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Assorted Photographs of Buildings, College Campus, Tennis Courts,  Ceremonies, Students

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

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

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

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

Athletic Department Memorabilia Collection:

Intramural pendants, football letter, NAIA awards belonging to Dick Harris and Joe Phillips

Athletic Department Photograph Collection:

Photographs of Baseball, Wrestling, Basketball, Women's Basketball, Soccer, Tennis (men's and women's), Track and Field, Cross Country, Football and Volleyball.

Athletic scores, newspaper articles, and materials regarding individuals, types of sports and  sports events - multiple years: Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, etc.

See also Large Box #21.

Athletics images from Oak Leaves or Aurora offices:

• Football.
• Women's soccer.
• Men's Soccer.
• Women's Tennis.
• Women's Basketball.
• Volleyball.
• Baseball - Matt Dyer.

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

• Nomination materials, lists, photographs.

B.S.C.M. (Brethren Student Christian Movement):

See:  Religious Activities; Oak Leaves 17 September 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.3

BACCHUS: Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students.

BACCHUS: See also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.12.

See BACCHUS Aurora photographs in MC2004/408.

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

Announcements of on-campus lecturers.

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.

Baseball February 1992.

Cheerleading November 1991.

Baseball team and individual player photographs from what might be1988. Pictures of Tennis players.

Baseball yearbooks:

"HCAC Tournament Champions, 2012," "Mideast Regional Champions, 2013," and "Regular Season Conference Champs, 2014."

Basketball Photos with team, managers, trainers and Coach Alford.

Bell-shaped invitation that was prelude to a special dinner event held at Manchester College on 21 October 2011.

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.

Bertha Miller's correspondence from tour to Europe and the Holy Lands, 1927.

Bicycling to Camp Mack 1991, Professor Al Herring.  9/19/91.

Gilbert Foster, graphic artist, during staff recognition.  Dubbed "Batman" because of his help in getting bats out of the Administration Building.  4/5/93. 

Leonard Williams, Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science.  9/28/92.

Katherine Tinsley, Assistant Professor of History.  9/28/92.

Dr. David Hicks, Assistant Professor of Biology.  10/17/92.

Lani Roberts, Director of Career Services.  10/19/92.

Leonard Williams. 10/16/92. 

Dr. Larry Underberg, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.  10/16/92.

Dale Liston, head football coach, Deanna Brown, campus pastor, at Christian Hindman's memorial.  3/2/93. 

David P. Kreps '64, Barbara Ehrhardt '89, David J. Hicks, Alan Holyoak, Albert Williams.  9/6/92. 

College Exploration Day.  Dr. James Streator. 

David Good, soccer coach and staff member, leads at the staff recognition.  4/5/93. 

Bids for the construction of married students' housing - "East Street Apartments."

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

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

Black and white photo of second fountain (behind Ad Building).  Goshorn Chemistry building in background.

Artist's rendering of Manchester College campus.

Blurry pictures, possibly of Executive Board with President Helman.

Bob Ebey: Digital copy of photograph of 4 boys riding a bicycle.  Ikenberry Hall shows in the background.  Back is labeled:  Elbert Reish, John McCormick, Bob Ebey, Benton Rhoades. 

Book belonging to H. Spenser Minnich titled, "Modern Illustrative Bookkeeping, Complete Course, Revised and Enlarged," published by the American Book Company (1911), and utilized by the Manchester College Commercial Department, North Manchester, Indiana.

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

Box 72, Humanities Core 1.

Box 73, Humanities Core 2.

Box 74, Humanities Core 3.

Box 75, Humanities Division 1 - Communications.

Box 76, Humanities Division 2 - Humanities and Religion.

Box 77, Humanities Division 3 - Music, English, Foreign Language.

Box 78, Humanities Division 4, Music.

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

Memorial booklet for Brook Dagnew.

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

C.P.S. Unit 101

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

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

Camp Mack pictures including games, food, singing and bikes.

Campbell & Company campaign materials.

Restricted access and reproduction.

Campus Ministry Board Survey conducted to assist the Campus Ministry Board in planning the spring semester campus wide retreat, "Speak your mind: at Manchester?"

Campus Pastor, Robert Knechel, Jr. leads the Manchester College Christmas program on 7 December 1981.

Campus work day photographs circa 1956, the construction of East Hall, May Day Queen and court.  Other negatives from the 1950's.

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

Carl Holl's Diploma from Manchester College (1916) Ohio State University (1923), through which he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1923).

Carl Strike in uniform with straw hat, pitchfork, and shovel, photograph #35 out of 44. See MC2004/729 for list of photographs in the collection.

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

Cassette tape and corresponding digital recording prepared for the Manchester College Centennial Celebration 1889-1989 featuring Manchester Symphony Orchestra, A Cappella Choir and the Concert Band.

CD #1 Much blank and irregular space before recording begins. The valuable amount of material on this recording is questionable. Sometimes students are clowning around. If listened to closely, this appears to be a recording of a class.  The Archivist did not have time to listen to it all the way through.

CD#2 Continues with a student that is part of a panel of presentors that and is very hard to understand. There is also discussion.

CD#3 A latin individual talks about ethnic studies programs.  This recording is very distinct but is only a partial recording of the entire presentation.  The presenter is also a teacher from a small institution in Chicago. 

Centennial Campaign Dinner, 16 October 1987 invitation in envelope with reply cards.

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

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

1. One folder with flyer, programs and brochures.

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

Change in name from "Chapel to Convocation."

Correspondence between Robert Mock, Director of Religious Life, and President Helman and Dr. Bollinger regarding, "Developing Concerns Regarding the Role of the Christian Faith and the Director of Religious Life on Manchester College Campus." 

Chapel program collection:

• Programs from 1962, 1976, 1976, 1986.

Chapel: Sunday School Day in the College Chapel, 18 January 1899, with notes of lecture by Emma Bowman.

Other speakers included:

A, I. Mow, Edna Puterbaugh, E. M. Crouch, Owen Cottrell, Edson J. Ulrey, Mrs. T. T. Myers, Gorman Heeter, J. W. Kitson, J. R. Miller, Mrs. Emma Garver, Mrs. Kate Hollinger, Mrs. W. Wright, I. L. Burkey, Alice King, M. M. Sherrick, S. D. Royer.

Chemistry Professor Emeritus Ed Miller's book and notebook used while he was a student at Manchester College: "Laboratory Outlines and Notebook for Organic Chemistry,"1953, along with his personal "Laboratory Manual," for Chemistry 105, 106, 107. 

Chemistry Symposium 1975 speaker correspondence, resume and presentation files.  One 1899 Oregon H.S. commencement program.

Choral Music Performance Collection: Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

• Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

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

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

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

Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference Materials.

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

Circa 1993 - 1994 and 1994 - 1995 Women's Basketball photographs, including:

Kellin Underwood, 1993 "Aurora" action shot on court.

Circa 1993 Women's Basketball photographs of players and coach - some images are identified.

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

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

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

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

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

Clippings include but are not limited to:

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

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

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

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

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

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

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

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

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

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

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

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

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

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

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

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

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

College Avenue photographs.

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.

Communications syllabi: 

• File #1. Comm 101 Public Communication, Course Information, circa 1993.
• File #2. 1999-2000.
• File #3. 2001-2002.
• File #4. 2002-2003.

Communinet [Conference and Communications Coalition of Wabash County].

Newspaper articles.

Composite photograph of the wedding party of E. C. and Lou Miller.

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

Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble poster:

Two-sided poster advertising performances in 1989 and1990.

Concert schedule and list of anticipated expenses for the Spring Choir Tour, 1993.

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

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

Congratulatory letters from La Verne College and Juniata College upon the dedication of Funderburg Library, 29 October 1966.

Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's Kit

Conservatory of Music brochure, 1894.

Contact Archivist for pictures of food service staff in the old dining hall:  Oakwood Pies for Dessert 1953-54, Oakwood Pie Chefs 1953 - 1954, Oakwood Dining Hall Desserts, Eating in Oakwood Dining Hall, Earlier Oakwood Dining Room Photograph

Contact prints and negatives recording Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit to Manchester College in the spring of 1969. Publicity picture of Rev. Jackson from the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Contact prints from the visit Barry Goldwater made to Manchester College one week after Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke on campus 1 February 1968.

Contact sheets and negatives from either Oak Leaves or Aurora offices.  These were taken during the Parker Marden Years. Carnival images.

Contact sheets and students photographs, 1995.  People in sombreros. Golf pictures

Contents include but are not limited to; Dean's Annual Reports 1930 - 1989 (incomplete), Athletic Training Program, church scholarships, college entrance exams, diploma releases, grade complaints, grade distributions, graduates by majors, grad school recommendations, Indiana Department of Teacher Education and Certification, Miller Analogies Test, National Dean's List, non-returning and non-traditional students, Union Administrative Committee Materials (1967), Academic Facilities Committee information, jukebox policy, guidelines for use of PERC (c. 1982), Reports of Dean of Academic Affairs (1980's incomplete), enrollment management 1987, etc.

Convocation #236 A and #236 B focus on AIDS.

Convocation #73 - Professor John Planer describes the definition of chamber music and a concert follows. The date is 25 February 1980.

Convocation #84 - (Sponsored by the Social Science Festival)  - is delivered by MC alumna,Martha Smeltzer West, on 2 October 1980.  Her topic is "One Woman's Journey Into the Legal Profession."

Convocation 81B, "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Involvements," 15 September 1980.

Convocation on 3 December 1984  is presented by Professor Charles Boebel.  He focuses on "The Journalist as S. P.: Perspectives on the P. & S." 

Copies of E-mail announcements regarding changes in Faculty and Staff for 2013.

Copies of former College seal  in various sizes positioned on 8 1/2" x 11"  pages in various ways.

Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news!  Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in.

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

Cordier Auditorium: Contact sheet with 17 shots of Cordier groundbreaking, including shots of Blair Helman, Rowan Daggett, and others.

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

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

Criminal Justice Exposure Project 1973 - 1974 photographs and news clippings.

See Also: Criminal Justice Exposure Project, background and reports (North shelving unit Archives "Office.") and Fundraising Grants, MC2003/297.

Criminal Justice Exposure Project.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3A-DF-890 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 21 December 1971.  Grant proposal to Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3-34-72-F-1 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 31 August 1972.  First Quarterly Report June 1-August 31, 1972.

Curriculum Review: Planning Committee - Curriculum,  Student Welfare, Spiritual Life, Recreation, Physical Education & Athletics, Public Relations, Finance, Faculty Development, Curriculum, Buildings.

Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection

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

Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording.

Dave Friermood's desk nameplate and framed newspaper articles related to the "Dave Friermood Hall of Storage."

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

Alumni Recital, May 1992:

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

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

Debate Schedule, 1930.

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.

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.

Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, 1976 - 2010. Deparmental Minutes, Departmental Business, and Departmental Review.

Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, Committee Minutes, Syllabi, Faculty and Staff, course proposals 1989, 1990, 1991, and more.

Description of Spartan Coin and first three recipients.

Descriptions and programs for faculty dinners and spring banquets spanning the years. 

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.

Dick Coffman speaks on worship utilizing language and music contemporary to the 1960's or 1970's, probably post 1965.

Digital images of the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden landscape/architectural plans by designer, Daniel Krall ('68), and photo record of the garden's development. Article related to the formation of the garden by Tim McElwee.

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

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.

Dinner program for the Cleveland Chapter of Manchester Alumni 1951.

1952 correspondence regarding contributions to the Holl Scholarship Fund.

Manchester College alumni and job title

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

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

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

Discussion Day #1 was held on 10 March 1986.  Discussion centered around a film, "Bread and Life."  It appears as if this approaches the problem of population balance and food supply.

Diversity: Assortment of international student materials including:

• Copies of international student records 1920's - 1940's. (Restricted)
• Newspaper clippings
• International Association

Diversity: information on Committee for Minority Concerns, Diversity Committee, College Vision, racism on campus, sex discrimination, non-traditional students, multicultural affairs, October 1969 incident, and hate e-mail incident.

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Earl McGrath gives a presentation for the Indiana Office of Campus Ministry Consultation, 30 November 1978.

Dr. Garner, who had been affiliated with the Environmental Protection Agency, talks about pollution, the auto industry, catalytic converters and their pollutants, consumption, oil shortages, and the idea that "technology can disrupt nature but it can't transcend it." 

President Helman is captured giving an address about Manchester College and higher education in a Christian college. He also touches on environmental concerns.

Dr. Gene Sharp speaks on "Focus on Issues for Social Change," delivered on 2 October 1975.  Dr. Sharp has been described as the world's top theorist of nonviolent strategy.

Dr. Morris Firebaugh,  Manchester Graduate (1959). Raises issues behind nuclear energy, 26 March 1979.

Sister Burtell, expert on environmental health, responds to Firebaugh's presentation.

Dr. Nathan Wright, African-American leader, educator, and activist presents, "What Black Educators Are Saying."

Dr. Phillip Hauser, eminent authority on urban studies and population growth, speaks on the population explosion 23 November 1970.

Dr. William Robinson speaks at Pike Creek COB (1990), Centennial Celebration auction, Dagny Boebel offers Shakespeare course, David Eicher gives recital (1990), "The Glass Menagerie" (1990), “Good Health and Quality Health Care” workshop, IN State graduate degree to Robert Plummer, Mary Bombich and James Clark in "Hamlet," Dr. R. H. Miller officiates at Guthrie funeral service,Du Pont awards two grants (1963), Carol Stubbs in "Hamlet," Ed Johnston in "Fantasticks," Martha Smeltzer in "Hamlet," City schools employ MC graduates (report by Howard Book), MC appreciates community support (1995), "Oak Leaves" theft of papers and return (1975), Lynn Baker, Howard Sollenberger, A. Blair and Pat Helman, art shows, Public Programs, COB events on campus, new phone system, Charolotte Schutz Deavel, Doris Garey books, Deeter (Religion vs. Christian Tradition requirements), grade change policy (1996), Perry Graham/Peace Center, Nuclear Warfare, Men and Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.

Dr. Wu Ningkun and wife, Li Yikai, shake hands with Evan Kinsley.

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

Drama related news clippings from 1963, 2002, 2003 and 2006.

Drawing, Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical:

1.  One booklet.  "The Eclectic System of Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical Drawing."

During the Church Leaders Conference, October 1980, Dr. Warren Groff, President of Bethany Theological Seminary, speaks on family under the lordship of Christ. Dr.Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," October 1980. She deals with the Biblical basis for male and female equality within the covenant community. 

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.

Earlier basketball photographs.  Some images are identified.

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

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

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

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

Edith Yaney Shafer Photograph Collection, including photographs of tennis (men's and women's), students, activities, residence life, the famous spoonholder, and buildings on campus.  Photographs of Vernon Schwalm, who would later become President of Manchester College.

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

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

Eldon Burke Collection (Part B):

1.  One "Oak Leaves, March Breezes," 1920.
2.  One class reunion photo circa 1923?
3.  Old Manchester College photos from the early 1920's.  Mostly are unidentified.  Some are campus scenes and photos from a dramatic production.
4.  One "Expression Recital" program, 1921 with a handwritten note from Professor Ken and Mrs. Viona Brown.
5.  Postcard of President Otho Winger captioned, "Commander-in-Chief.

English Department syllabi:

• File #1. 1999-2000.
• File #2. 2001-2002.
• File #3. 2002-2003.

Ensemble News Releases:

News releases for events including two or more ensembles 1950-1998.

Ensembles covered are:  A Cappella Choir, Brass Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, College Chorale, Concert Band, Entertainers, Faculty Piano Trio, Jazz Ensemble, Quarters, madrigal Singers, Manchester Singers, Men's Glee Club, Stage Band, Swing Choir, Symphonic Band, Women's Glee Club.

Ensemble Program Collection:

• Programs, 1900 - 1938.

Estate planning, church giving, annual fund, phonathon.

Ethnographic art collected by Allen Deeter, Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Manchester College.

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

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

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

Faculty and Staff photographs. Most are identified.

Faculty and Staff photographs. 

Faculty and Staff pictures:

• Denise Howe - Director of Writing Center, circa 1995.
• Jean Anne Tribolet.
• Brad Grinstead, Chris Wells, Fred Unsicker.
• Ken Brown

Faculty and student photographs for the Wall of Fame.

Faculty grade books.

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

Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection.

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

Files of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Historical Committee, historical resources,  and congregational surveys. Information related to the following congregations:

Arnold's Grove, Auburn, Baugo, Beacon Heights, Cedar Lake, Forest Grove, Goshen, Goshen City, Middlebury, Osceola, New Paris, North Liberty, North Webster, Pine Creek, Plymouth, Rock Run, South Bend City, Syracuse, Union, Wakarusa, Wawaka, and Camp Alexander Mack 65th anniversary celebration.

Files regarding adjunct faculty.

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

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

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

Annuity Funds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five photographs

Paul Shrider, Robert Ebey, Benton Rhoades circa 1939? Shave and haircut?

Benton Rhoades, Robert Ebey, John McCormick, Elbert Reish, 1939. Four men on a bike.

Freshmen - Sophomore water fight, 1927.

Three men "mummified" in sheets.

Group of guys "fixing up" a guy sitting in a chair.

Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

1. Music department statistics, 1972.

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

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

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

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

Flyer for phonathon benefiting the PERC (circa 1981).

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

Folk Guitarists and Singers: Recording

Beyond the Sky

More time is need to listen to the full recording to identify singers and songs.

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

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

Footage of the Manchester College vs. Ball State football game of 1940.  The score: MC 7, Ball State 6.

Footage of 1986 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises [MP4 file].

Football (with laces) circa 1933.

Football photograph: 27 x 33" tinted photograph of football team during a game.

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

For Community Council see: Oak Leaves 22 September 1960 p.1; 29 September 1960 p.1; 6 October 1960 p.1; 20 October 1960 p.1; 27 October 1960 p.1; 10 November 1960 p.1; 17 November 1960 p.1

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

1.  One copy of news release.

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

Former MC professor, Dorothy Johnson, is interviewed by Victoria Eastman regarding Dorothy's membership in the Delta, Kappa, Gamma, Alpha, Zeta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.

Four photographs of what appears to be the Flying Club

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

Fourteen photographs of Mount Morris College.

Frances Smith Thomas, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, scholar, activist and musician.

See also:

• Frances wrote a song about Manchester College. It can be found in the Music Filing Cabinet (IIS).
• transcript of Frances Smith Thomas' memorial service, MC2007/134

Fundraising Survey Report--1970:

• A report prepared by Marts & Lundy, Inc. and dated 19 March 1970.

Gary Patterson, Professor of Chemical Physics and Polymer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, remembers Paul Flory.

Gene Likens display case file collection.  Biographical material, Helman letter, and photographs given to the College by Dr. Likens, 2005.

Gene Sharp presents, "Gandhi's Challenge to Modern Politics," on 5 March 1984.  Nonviolent ways of solving problems in the world today.

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Max Allen: Photograph and concert poster with Genita Speicher.

Gerda Weissman Klein speaks on the topic of "The Holocaust and Renewal," in Convocation on 12 September 1983.

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

Gift of the Manchester College Class of 1913, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," with an introduction by Nathan Haskell Dole, 1903.

Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden: Background, fundraising, architectural plans.

Gladdys Muir's music.

Gladys Dickey's "Manchester College" was first sung at the joint program of the Lincoln and Adelphian literary societies, May 18, 1912. 

"The Alumni Song" was written by Miss Lucile Klinger of Wabash, Indiana in the spring of 1917. 

Glee Club Bus Photograph and other Glee Club pictures.

The location of the Glee Club bus photograph was not recorded.  Perhaps it is with other Glee Club pictures in Flat File Drawer 4?

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

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

Obituary for Paul Grandstaff.

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

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

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

Group Faculty/Staff photograph taken sometime between 1944 and 1950.  Subjects are Russell Bollinger, Amos R. Eikenberry, Vernon F. Schwalm, Dale Srickler, Charles Morris, Cole Brembeck, and Carl Holl.

Gym-a-thon 1981.

1. One program of this event.

Gymnasium: 1928 and 1929 photographs.

Hall of Fame photographs and other athletics pictures.

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

Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club.

History of the Administration Building.

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.

Holiday cards sent by Brethren Colleges Abroad.

One commemorative booklet, Brethren Colleges Abroad, in Celebration of 30 Years of International Studies.

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

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

• 1929-present. 
• One Homecoming Souvenir Program, Manchester Spartans vs. Anderson Ravens, 23 October 1954 (added by J. Wine 20 June 2008).
• One 1943 Homecoming Banquet menu and Program with autographs.
• One oak leaf nametag for the homecoming celebration of the Class of 1932.

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?

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

Identified photographs 1912 and 1913.

Identified slides of former faculty in the Natural Sciences Division, circa 1960- 1975.

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

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

Images include: Individual portraits of Football players (circa 1976) -  Dr. Ed Miller presenting the the Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship - Football Coaches Jack Jarrett and Jim Gratz with assistant,  Bill Phillips - football game with fans - Images from a "Jesus" concert - Baseball pictures (Mark Frey and Jim Jenkins) - the Morris Observatory telescope (circa December 1973) - early to mid 1970's track and football players (including Dan Taylor) - Spring 1972 track photos with Pat Hollar and discus discus, Lindsey Grantham, and the Spring 1972 Track Team - pictures from 1975 Business class.

Images of Jo Young Switzer as Manchester student, professor, Vice President and Dean for Academic affairs (1993), and as President (December 2004) assembled as an exhibition in honor of Jo's retirement. Accompanying notebook of audience reflections.

Images of one or two events, possibly including students and alumni.  A decorative turkey plate might indicate this is a Thanksgiving function.  Also included is a bicycle race down College Avenue.

Images of the 2006 medical practicum in Nicaragua that took place during January Session.

Images of the cast from the 2004 production of "The Sound of Music."

Images of what appears to be one or two events, possibly with alumni, at Manchester College.  President Helman is sitting next to an individual that might be Church of the Brethren leader, M. R. Zigler?

Images processed 19 September 1963:

a.) Russian Orthodox clergy visiting campus. b.) An interview (radio?) with President Helman on campus mall. c.)Students walking from Holl Kintner Hall of Science. d.) Male students in front of (Ikenberry Hall?).

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

In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, WIlliam Schuhle (Political Science and History) was a political and social cartoonist.  This is a collection of original artwork and clippings of published cartoons.

In this convocation of 1 October 1979 Dr. Robert Forney speaks on "Substance Abuse."

Independent Study Papers: Music.

Indiana Heritage Research Grant.

Restricted access and reproduction.

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." 

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

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

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

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

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

Information and photographs about A. Blair and Pat Helman.

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

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

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

Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72.

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

International Week Convocation speaker, 31 October 1994, Dr. Ningkun Wu.  1948 Manchester Alumnus, author, profesor.

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

International Week records.

Intramurals Records.

Invitation to Alumni Day and Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises May 1938. 

Handwritten notes on verso describing elements and costs of building a house. Quite interesting.

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

It appears that two unrelated recordings are on one reel-to-reel audio tape.  T

Track #1 - a presentation of readings by students for the study of oral interpretation, circa 1959 - 1963. 

Track #2 is of an ASCD education meeting featuring Harold Taylor and Gardner Murphy. 

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

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..

James Garber, article and photograph.  Co-recipient of the L. D. Ikenberry Award in 1960 and recipient of an Alumni Honor Award in 1985.

January Term Children's Theatre, 1993.

Professor Jim Bishop and Marta Toranzo (Class of 1993) on January trip to India

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

Judicial Board materials.

June1895 Agreement between Citizens' Committee of North Manchester and representatives of the German Baptist College which proposes location at this point.

1895 articles of association (charters) filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for "Manchester College" and "The Bible School,"  including role of Trustees and the German Baptist Brethren.

1902 - "Manchester College"- a body politic and corporate, authorized and empowered by the laws of the State of Indiana to proceed to carry out the objects of its organization, signed by Hunt, Secretary of State.

September 1902 Department of State Certificate - Articles of Association.

Secretary of State, Ed Jackson, provides copy of 1902 articles of incorporation in September 1920.

Copy of Articles of Incorporation June 1937 showing history of incorporation by copying information from 1902 document. 

1944 authorization of Schwalm and Ikenberry to execute all instruments pertaining to the business of Manchester College - "Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation" - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc.

Charter - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, copy of document filed January 1931 and various revisions.

Correspondence with Secretary's of State.

Dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc. September 1943.

Kairos was created to be a source of communication and action for meeting socio-political challenges.

See; Aurora, 1966 p.111; Oak Leaves, 8 October 1964 p.2; 19 November 1964 p.3; 20 May 1965 p.1.

Kappa Mu Epsilon Collection.

• News releases.

See Also: MC2007/90 for photograph of the first group of Kappa Mu Epsilon, 1950.

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."

L. D. Ikenberry surveys land with students, possibly for the frame gym.

L. D. Ikenberry was an architect and responsible for much of the rebuilding and remodeling on the early campus during the presidency of Otho Winger.  In this photo the Bible Building and Bumgerdner Hall had not yet been connected.  It appears that L. D. Ikenberry and most-likely, students, are surveying in preparation to construct another building.  The construction of the gym was planned and announced by Winger to the Board of Trustees on 25 September 1911. 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

As Director of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana, L.W. Shultz sponsored the tours of the Cotton Blossom Singers of The Piney Woods Country Life School, located in Piney Woods, Mississippi.  He also spoke at Piney Woods on several occasions. 

Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to:

Photograph of Manchester College alumus, Wangdi Sherpa.  Photo with Dr. William Eberly.

Carl Caldwell and parents during parent's weekend, 1978 - 1979.

Richard Nixon headline in newspaper with students and Stan Davis, Speech and Drama.

Foodservice.

Go to accession page to view listing of this assortment of faculty and staff pictures.

Laymen's Citation Award Program:

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

Letter by Samuel Wenger referencing the work of his wife, Mabel Ditmer Wenger.  Mabel Ditmer is a Manchester College alumna in the Class of 1935.

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

Letter to Timothy K. Jones of Manchester College by Robert S. Zigler, Washington, DC.  The letter starts:

"Here's the stuff re MC and the contribution to a better world."

A list cites Manchester College graduates that have been involved in Relief, Rehabilitation and/or Development.

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

Letters, photographs and commencement invitation from Marie Ikenberry Hamilton, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1923.

Letters, photographs and publications surrounding the highly recognized Manchester College String Festival. 

Finished score of "Danza" by Vaclav Nelhybel - composed in honor of Vernon Stinebaugh and the String Festival.

Liberian art collection.

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

Lillian Moomaw Flory: Photographs taken during 1911, 1912, and 1913, including production of "Mary of Bethany," directed by Cora M. Stahly, music teacher.

Photograph of Cora Miller Stahly of Nappanee, Indiana.  Lillian Flory's M. C. music teacher, 1911, 1912, 1913.

Lilly Curriculum Study, Peace studies committee.

From the file:  "The Peace Studies Committee of the Lilly Curriculum Study has been meeting from time to time since its formation. ... Main objective of this committee...[is to] study the question, Is the Peace Studies Curriculum in harmony with the Liberal Arts program?"  Committee members included:  Carl W. Holl, Gladdys Muir, Robert Nelson, ? Schuhle, Vernon Stinebaugh, ? Wilson.

Lilly Endowment Inc., surveys, reports and grant approval.

Listing of Social Science Materials:

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

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

Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

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

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

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

Literary Societies Collection - files and record books.

Little publicized picture of Manchester College campus before the joining of Bumgerdner Hall and the Bible school.  Featured is the "spoon holder" and original fountain.

Lunch at Manchester Program Records.

Main Street, black & white photo from the Kintner collection showing early cars and horses and buggies, same section of street in a color snapshot, 1990 Aurora.

1. One black and white photograph showing Main Street with early cars and horses and buggies.

2.  One color snapshot showing the same section of Main Street from the 1990 Aurora.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manchester College Community Government: Handwritten ledger for school year 1949 - 1950 through school year 1960 - 1961, listing income and expenses.

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

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.

Manchester College Library Renovation, illustration of Main Level, 15 September 1998.

Funderburg Library Interior Renovation and Facade Beautification Architectural Drawings by MSKTD & Associates, Inc., 8 February 1999.

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

Manchester College President, Dr. William Robinson, presents Opening Convocation on 3 September 1986.

Manchester professor, Dr. James Streator, speaks and illustrates the process of genetic engineering.

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

For more posters see: MC2010/20.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra publicity, programs and articles.