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Academic Affairs: Faculty/Adjunct FilesMC2011/146 

Files regarding adjunct faculty.

 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic Affairs: SyllabiMC2008/206 Syllabi, 2004 - 2005. 
Adams, Paula Sheller: CollectionMU2020/37 The Collection of Paula Sheller Adams, with materials by Adams, Muir, and  Lynn Sheller, along with assignments for class taught by Andrew Cordier. 
Admissions: BannersMC2004/407 

Manchester College Banner Collection.

 
Advancement MaterialsMU2018/98 

Items from Advancement: 2005 MC Alumni Days and Homecoming images, copy of the 1922 Chime Dedication program, materials related to the dedication of "Wilbur's," 2013 (including the McFadden Family Tree), materials related to the Science Center dedication, invitation to the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC) dedication, 2007 College Union dedication program and related materials, 2006 program for the groundbreaking of the remodeling of the College Union with printed images from that event, invitation list, groundbreaking program, "Legacy" mailings: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Fiscal Year President's Report and Honor Roll," 2014 and 2015 issues of "Manchester Magazine," President's Circle Donor Wall plaque ordering information, alumni Memorial Service programs, 2017 and 2018.

 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

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

 
Aurora: Photographs 2001MC2004/408 

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

  • Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
  • NRHH #83.
  • Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
  • Photographs of international students #14, #16.
  • Amnesty International #13.
  • Homecoming.
 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Berrigan, Philp and McAlister, ElizabethMC2007/45 

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

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

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

 
Bosnia: StudentsMC General File: Bosnia 

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

 
Brethren Peacemaker Award, First Annual MC2004/741  Framed award given to Wilbur E. Mullen.  
Brown, KenMC2010/62 

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

 
Brown, Ken: Words Can Kill YouMC2011/59 U-Matic tape of Dr. Ken Brown giving the talk, "Words Can Kill You" at Southwest Virginia Community College 14 March 1985 and accompanying CD.   
Brown, Viona: MemorialMU2014/1 Widow of Professor Ken Brown, Manchester College alumna, Viona Brown, was a wellspring of love to all. 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Bulletin of the Peace Studies InstituteMC2007/138 Comprehensive set rof the Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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.

 

 

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference MC2004/146 

Materials from various events including the program from the "11th Annual Church as Peacemaker Conference, March 8-9, 1992."

One schedule for the China Seminar that was held on campus April 20-21, 1972.

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference, 1986MC2012/5 This conference featured Mary Travers, social activist and folk music star from the singing group, Peter, Paul and Mary.  The keynote speaker was Dr. Ronald Sider, Professor of Theology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  This was the 5th year for the conference, an ecumenical gathering sponsored by the college's Peace Studies Institute and the Howard John Peace and Justice Lectureship of the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, PeaceMC2009/144a-f 

Miscellaneous Church of the Brethren Related Pamphlets and Articles on Peace and conscientious objection.

 
Civilian Public Service: Virginia Keller InterviewsMC2008/06 

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.

 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
Committees: Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/7 

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

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.


 
Conscientious ObjectionConscientious Objection: Additional Information 

See also:

  • Civilian Public Service Bibliography; Committees-Postwar Planning; Conscientious Objection; Manchester College Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute v.27 (1997); Memorabilia; Relief and Rehabilitation; Wartime
  • Karl Kime, Supreme Court transcripts BC2007/7 located in the Brethren People file and videotaped interview MC2008/06.
 
Convocation #018: Sharp, Gene, Focus on Issues for Social Change, 1975 and PhotographsMC2011/128 

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.

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

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

 
Convocation #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #176: Dilling, Yvonne, The Christian's Response to Current Central American Events, 1984Convocation Tape #176: Dilling, Yvonne Yvonne Dilling, peace activist and 1979 Manchester College alumna, speaks on the U.S. government's policies in Central America, 8 October 1984. 
Convocation #551: Peace StudiesMU2015/129 "A Celebration of 50 Years of Peace Studies at Manchester College," is presented during the 5 October 1998 Convocation. A synopsis of the lives of Andrew Cordier and Gladdys Muir is given.  Andrew Cordier's portrait is presented. Bob Johansen, MU alumnus, gives his perspectives of Peace Studies at MC. 
Convocation #551: VHS Tape and Digital CopyMU2013/152, #27 A Celebration of FiftyYears of Peace Studies at Manchester College, Convocation #551, presented on 5 October 1998.  This convo followed a presentation made by Dr. Arias, former president of Costa Rica and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, on 2 October 1998. 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

 
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
Cox, MaryFaculty/Staff Boxes: Cox, Mary Material related to Mary Cox, Peace Studies Coordinator, 2009-2010.  
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, AllenFaculty/Staff Boxes: Deeter, Allen 
  • Material related to Allen Deeter, Religion and Philosophy.
  • Allen Deeter: "What Kind of Pacifist Are You," from the BVS Training Unit, 10 August 1973.
  • Allen Deeter: Thomas Cowley correspondence.

 

 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/117 Brethren Peacemakers material 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/118 Peter Michael essay 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/119 

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/120 National Peace Academy. 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/132 Materials from a retreat on the psychology of violence held with John Barber in 1980. 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/137 Correspondence chronicling the beginnings of the Kenapocomoco Coalition in 1978 from the Allen Deeter Papers.  
Deeter, AllenMC2004/139 

Unrest in Peace Studies Institute, 1974:

"Summary of February 28, 1974, Discussion with Majors in Peace Studies," "Concerns of Peace Studies," "Peace Studies Committee Recommendations," 1974

 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/141 Phengphone Chanthalansy 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/143 Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development [COPRED]. 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/148 Historic peace churches' response to WCC statement, 1972-73 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/154 Original artwork by Professor WIlliam Schule who was noted for his caracatures of individuals. 
Deeter, Allen: Brethren Life and Thought, Peace IssueMC2004/151 Brethren Life and Thought issue on Peace
Deeter, Allen: Ethnographic Art CollectionMU2016/16 

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

 
Deeter, Allen: Notes from Peace Studies Committee MeetingMC2004/145 Notes from Allen Deeter's participation in Peace Studies Committee meetings. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace PilgrimMC2004/142 Peace Pilgrim materials. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Committee minutes 1970-1976MC2004/150 Peace Studies Committee meeting minutes, correspondence, notes for 1970-1976. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute AlumniMC2004/152 Peace Studies Institute alumni from the Allen Deeter papers. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute BulletinMC2004/153 

Peace Studies Institute Bulletin

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

 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute CoursesMC2004/144 Correspondence related to the Peace Studies Institute courses. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute Evaluation, 1948-1970MC2004/149 

Central States College Association (CSCA) Grant Materials. In 1970, Allen Deeter was given a grant by CSCA to complete a study on students' and graduates' evaluations of Manchester's Peace Studies Institute from 1948-1970.

 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute HistoryMC2004/147 Peace Studies Institute history. 
Deeter, Allen: Peace Studies Institute, 25th AnniversaryMC2004/140 25th Anniversary of the Peace Studies Institute. 
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

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.

 
Deeter, Allen: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 2 

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

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


 
Discussion Day: Nuclear Proliferation,MC2004/136 Discussion day 1980 with the topic of nuclear proliferation, from the Allen Deeter Papers. 
Funderburg Library: Business Cards and BookplatesLarge Box 80b - Library Business cards of some Funderburg Library faculty and staff along with a variety of bookplates dedicated to various individuals. 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
Funderburg Library: GuidesMC2003/39 

Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide.

 
Fundraising: Ropchan FundMC2004/45 Ropchan Fund: Correspondence dated 1987-88. 
Gladdy Muir Peace Garden, Peacemakers Wall of FameBulletin of the Manchester College Peace Studies Institute,November 2007, Vol. 34.  

Peacemakers Wall of Fame in the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden.

 
Grant: Plowshares, PostersMC2004/345 

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

 
Groninger, Joy: Publications and DesignMC2009/14  

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

 
Hamer CollectionMU2019/70 Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Vietnam War eraMC2004/297 

During the Vietnam War era, Manchester College faced criticism from its own students as well as from outside entities. Correspondence and other material regarding the College's handling of the issues surrounding the Vietnam War.

 
Hiroshima: Ken BrownMC2010/38 wave sound 

Professor Ken Brown's Sermon Regarding Participation in 1977 Peace Walk and A-Bomb Conference, Japan.

 
Kamphoefner, KathyFaculty Staff Boxes: Kamphoefner, Kathy 

Material related to Kathy Kamphoefner, a peace activist, and in 1995 was an Assistant Professor of Communications. 

"Faculty Annual Report," Department of Communication Studies, 1997.

"Talking About Peace: Palestinian Narratives about the Current Peace Process in Hebron," Kathy Kamphoefner, 15 October 1997.

Newspaper articles regarding Kamphoeffner's Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron and the resulting Israeli detention.

 
Medallions: Endowed FacultyMU2014/149 Medallions worn by Manchester College faculty filling endowed positions. These medallions bear the old college seal prior to the institution becoming a university. 
Muir, GladdysMC2006/3 

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.

 
Muir, GladdysMC General File: Muir, Gladdys Information related to the portrait bust of Gladdys Muir by Paula Adams.  The bust currently resides in the Union. 
Muir, GladdysLarge Box 89 (Peace Studies 4): Muir, Gladdys 

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

 
 
Muir, Gladdys: Peace Collection, Peace Studies InstituteLarge Box #121 

Promoting Enduring Peace Collection MC2004/383.

Peace Studies Institute Committee Minutes MC2004/361.

Gladdys Muir Papers: "The Place of Brethren Colleges...Peace Leadership" MC2004/282.

Gladdys Muir Letter Collection MC2003/369.

Peace Studies Institute Records MC2004/161.

"War is Contrary to the Will of God," July 1941.

 
Muir, Gladdys: "Settlement of the Brethren on the Pacific Slope"MU2015/2 An autographed copy of Gladdys Muir's, "Settlement of ... the Brethren on the Pacific Slope," with a photograph and handwritten dedication to Manchester College's first Peace Studies major, Robert McFadden. 
Muir, Gladdys: Letter CollectionMC2003/369:Muir Letters written by Gladdys Muir to her students and former students.  
Muir, Gladdys: MusicMC2007/221 

Gladdys Muir's music.

 
Muir, Gladdys: Newsletter CollectionMC2005/1 Gladdys Muir newsletters. 
Muir, Gladdys: Syllabus and Barnard LetterMC2004/214 Syllabus for Basic Philosophy of Peace (Religion 430) and letter from Gladdys Muir to Dale Barnard dated 20 August 1961.  
Muir, Gladdys: the Eisan CollectionMU2019/108 A scrapbook containing a calendar for 1945, probably created by the Eisan's. The scrapbook contains original drawings, watercolors, and calligraphy, by artist, Gladdys Muir, photographs, Muir correspondence, "The United Nations Today," by Muir, a copy of the Muir biography by H. Hogan, and Muir's tea-jacket. 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Newman Catholic Fellowship: Aurora PhotographMC2004/408: Newman Catholic Fellowship #62 The Newman Catholic Fellowship photograph #62 is part if the larger Aurora Photograph Collection 2001 MC2004/408. 
PeaceLarge Box #87 Archival collections related to "Peace," including but not limited to: Center for Research on Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational and Career Inventory, Education of Brethren for Social Missions, Internships, Institute for International Study, Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Kenapocomoco Newsnotes, Nuclear Threat Seminar in Peace and Justice, Peace Corps, Peace Studies, Peace Studies Correspondence. See finding aid for more accurate inventory. 
Peace Choir: AlbumMU2017/91 Digitized copy of the Manchester College Peace Choir's album, "While I Live, I Will Sing." 
Peace StudiesMU2019/73 

"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.

 
Peace StudiesLarge Box #88 Peace Studies Alumni, Pamphlets, Peace Committee, and additional materials.  See finding aid for list. 
Peace StudiesPeace Studies: Additional Information 

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

 
Peace Studies CollectionMC2002/167  General Peace Studies information in four large boxes, including Gladdys Muir's and Dale Barnard's teaching materials and an inventory of Peace Studies students.  The Peace Studies Institute was founded in 1948 on Manchester College's campus by Gladdys Muir and others. This material also includes writing of Gladdys Muir. 
Peace Studies Institute: Committee Minutes 1997-1998MC2004/361 

Peace Studies Institute Committee Minutes 1997 - 1998.

 
Peace Studies Institute: RecordsMC2004/161 Peace Studies Institute; minutes, correspondence, news releases, agendas, budget material, notes, announcements. 
Peace Studies Program 25th Anniversary: Boulding, EliseMC2011/54 

25th Anniversary of the Peace Studies Program. President Helman gives a history of the Peace Studies program at Manchester College. A keynote speaker is Dr. Elise Boulding, the wife of Dr. Kenneth Boulding, world renouned economist and peace activist.

 
Peace Studies Program at Manchester CollegeLarge Boxes 87, 88, 89 History of the Peace Studies program at Manchester College, including newsletters and Gladdys Muir materials. 
Peace Studies, Fifty Years: Arias, OscarMU2015/151 wave sound Sponsored by the Ropchan Endowment, fifty years of Peace Studies at Manchester College is celebrated with speaker, Dr. Oscar Arias,  former president of Costa Rica, and Nobel Laureate for his work to effect peace in Central America. 
Peace Studies: "Nuclear Times" Article Citing Manchester College and Ken BrownMC2008/105 "Peace Studies Comes of Age, As programs proliferate on college campuses, academics are struggling to define what it means," Nuclear Times, Sept./Oct., 1988.  
Peace Studies: Administration Office MomentosMU2012/67 

One VHS tape - The Vagina Monologues.

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

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

 

 
Peace Studies: AlumniMC2004/16 List of peace studies alumni, circa 1989.  
Peace Studies: CorrespondenceLarge Box #86 Peace Studies Correspondence 1967-1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. 
Peace Studies: Deeter, AllenMC2009/185 

Peace Studies Materials Including Helman and Deeter Articles.

  • President A. Blair Helman's, "The Peace Studies Program: Retrospect and Prospect."
  • Professor Allen C. Deeter's, "Pioneering in Peace Education in the Church Colleges."
  • Allen Deeter's, "Educational and Career Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Manchester College, 1948-1970."
  • Fellowship of Reconcilliation events (folder #7).
  • "America's Post-War Foreign Policy."
  • "Towards a World Organism, Specific Proposals for - an integrated, functional approach to world organization - and for creative technics of building world unity and understanding.  This much we could achieve by 1960," by Kenneth Ives.
  • "From UMT To Peace," by E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.
  • Bookmark, "Please Remember, Bombs Are Made To Kill People."

  • Clipping, "Sobbing, Fainting Mark Realistic War Rehearsal..."

 
Peace Studies: Faith Perspectives in PeaceMU2015/137 wave sound 

Representatives from different faiths give their tradition's perspectives on peace in an event sponsored by the Manchester College Peace Studies Program and the Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Peace Studies: Faith Perspectives in Peace - IslamMU2015/142 wave sound Bilal Abdula talks about Islam during "Faith Perspectives on Peace" on 24 February 1990.
Lois Barrett, a Mennonite, presents during "Faith Perspectives on Peace."
 
Peace Studies: Fiftieth Anniversary, Committee NotesMC2007/99 

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

 
Peace Studies: Library DedicationMC2002/304  

Program from dedication of Peace Studies Library, pamphlets.

 
Peace Studies: Miscellaneous MaterialsMC General File: Peace Studies Materials collected by Ferne Baldwin and others about the Peace Studeis Program at Manchester University. Letter [1 December 1967] from Thurl Metzger proposing "Dr. Cordier School of International Relation (or Peace Studies)."   
Peace Studies: Newspaper ArticlesMC2003/320 

Peace Studies newspaper clipping collection.

"Dan Mosley to Speak at Manchester College March 11," 6 March 2002, unknown source

"Manchester College Study: Drop in '90s street crime told only half the story,"  14 January 2003, unknown source

"Peace studies program at Manchester College is alive, thriving course,"  unknown date, unknown source

 

 
Peace Studies: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/30 Newspaper articles related to Peace Studies at Manchester College.  See the finding aid for some of the topics included in this collection. 
Peace Studies: Papers and MinutesMC2003/360 
  •  "A Study of the Peace Program at Manchester College with Suggestions for Strengthening It," Carolyn Zunkel, 24 May 1956.
  • "An Evaluation of the Peace Studies Program of Manchester College," George A. Lopez (circa 1992).
  • Peace Studies Advisory Council Minutes 18 April 1992.
  • 1965 Report of the Committee on Instruction, "The Peace Studies Program."
  • Cover page for Lilly Curriculum Study (undated) and "Progress Report of Peace Studies Committee for Lilly Curriculum Study
 
Peace Studies: PhotographPhoto Box 58: Peace Studies 

Photographs of Peace Studies Students, events and speakers.

 
Peace Studies: Poem by Bill HerodMC2010/17 

Poem by Bill Herod, "I Hear A Different Drummer"

 
Peace Studies: PostcardsMC2003/91  

BW photograph of Peace Studies majors and Ken Brown filming a greeting for "Good Morning America."  Back labeled, "Happy 50th! -- A production team from WPTA-TV, Fort Wayne, Ind., videotapes a greeting for ABC's "Good Morning America" with a group of Manchester College peace studies students.  Set your VCRs!  A greeting, which promotes the 50th anniversary of the peace studies program, will be seen by five million viewers of "Good Morning America" Friday, Oct. 23.  Tune in between 7-9 a.m. on your ABC station."  Unused cards.

 
Peace Studies: Promoting Enduring PeaceMC2004/383 Promoting Enduring Peace, Inc. 
Peace Studies: Statements and ReportMC2004/366 "A Report on the Progress of the Manchester Program of Peace Studies--September 1948-December 1950." Undated and unsigned.

"Report of Special Committee--Recommendations to Brethren Colleges Regarding Brethren Values."  (Committee: Vernon Schwalm, Dan West, P.L. Huffaker).

"Brethren Statement on Peace." Undated and unsigned.

"Basic Brethren Ideas."  Dan West.

"The Guiding Principles and Program Objectives of Brethren Service."  Undated and unsigned.

 
Peace Studies: Student European Tour, circa 1950MC2008/117a,b 

Wilbur Mullen, Muir letter and Vernier letter regarding student tour to Europe during the summer of 1950 or 1951.

1.  MC2008/117a - One letter from Dr. Gladdys Muir, 1959.1
2.  MC2008/117b -One letter from Philip Vernier of Belgium circa 1950 - 1951.
3.  One letter from Wilbur Mullen to Ken Brown.

 
Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
Peace: Lilly Curriculum Study,MC2004/208 

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.

 
Peace: Mason, JudyBC2015/13 wave sound Member of the Church of the Brethren, and Manchester College alumna, Judy Mason, is interviewed about her formation as a peacemaker and about her experience as a U.S. student in Ghana. 
Peace: Ralph BoyerMU2016/51 Boyer writes to MC President regarding the right tools, the right equipment, the right training for building peace. 
Peace: Relief and Rehabilitation Activities April 1943 - Spring 1947 MU2013/121 A documented paper and timeline describing the Manchester College Involvement in Relief and Rehabilitation Activities Following World War II.  It begins with the Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Project announced by Lewis Hershey, Director of Selective Service, and mentions Manchester College as the site of one of the training side camps for Conscientious Objectors.  
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

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

 
Photographs: Student, Faculty and Staff MC2004/408  

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

 
Plowshares Collaborative: CriticismMC 2007/186 

A critical look at the "Plowshares Collaborative."

 
Powderpuff Football: PhotographMC2004/408, no.51 

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

 
President's Files: CommitteesMU2020/32 President Helman's committee files - in alphabetical order: AAFRO Program through topics such as Peace Studies, Professional Studies Committee, PERMABIX (dorm maintenance issues), Professional Studies - and then - 
Educational Frontiers Committee through Teacher Educaton Committee.
 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office - FilesMU2020/8 Files belonging to Butterbaugh, Robinson, Marden, and Helman: Presidential Search Survey, Departments and Divisions, Academic Affairs, Ad Hoc Committees, Committees, Community Council (including history), AAFRO Constitution and Minutes, Mooney materials, Staff Association files (constitution, history and minutes). 
President's Office: Committee MinutesMU2013/104 Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL].

 

 
ProtestsMC2002/165  

Protests: Records, memos, programs, statements, articles.

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

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

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

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

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

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

 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/84 

Faculty and student photographs for the Wall of Fame.

 
Rieman, Phil and Louise BaldwinMC2010/5 Video of Manchester College' s 2009 Homecoming plaque dedication to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman, in the Muir Peace Garden. See also: Brethren People File: Rieman, Louise and Phil
Rieman, T. WayneFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rieman, T. Wayne 

Material related to T. Wayne Rieman, including:

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

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

 
Ropchan, Sam and Marla: PhotographMC2004/589 

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

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

 
Ropchan, Sam: PortraitMU2021/16 One large framed photograph of Sam Ropchan. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Schuhle, William: Political Cartoon CollectionMU2012/72 

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.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 45-53 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 45-53 

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

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

 
Schwalm: Muir, Gladdys, Peace Studies, Correspondence MC2011/158 
  • Correspondence between President Vernon Schwalm and Gladdys Muir regarding the formation of the Peace Studies program at Manchester College.
  • Correspondence between President C. E. Davis of LaVerne College, California and V. F. Schwalm.
  • Pamphlets announcing the introduction of the Department of Peace Studies at Manchester College under the direction of Gladdys Muir and associates.  This department was designed to prepare for leadership in the field of Peace and International Relations.
 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

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

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

 
Special problems coursesMC2004/138 Mary Jo Bowman Special Problem Materials. 
Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

 
Theater: Photograph CollectionMC2004/135 

Theater Photograph Collection.

 
UlreyMC2011/215 Pieces of Ulrey family history from the North Manchester, Indiana area along with a print-out of an Ulrey obituary index with obituary references from the Gospel Messenger
Underground Publications: [The] Pine NeedleMC2002/163 [The] Pine Needle Collection: This anti-war newsletter was produced by Manchester College students and contained articles, essays, artwork, and poetry. One copy of "American Revelation." 
Veteran Services MC2010/7 Coordinator of Veteran Services.  
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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

 
Wallin, Dr. Franklin: New Call To Peacemaking, Convocation, 1978Convocation Tape 21 April 1978: Wallin, Franklin 

Dr. Franklin Wallin, President of Earlham College, give an address at the New Call to Peacemaking conference at Manchester College. In the address he talks about the paper and ideas behind the paper produced by the New Call to Peacemaking.

 
West, Dan: Display VideosMU2016/36 Videos used in the creation of the Dan West Display, Funderburg Library. 
West, Dan: Essays, Publications and AwardsMC2002/204w  

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.

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

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

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

 

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

 
Work Camps: GermanyMC2006/40 

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

 
Young, Andrew: PhotographMC2008/125 Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives.  

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Aukerman, Dale H., by Miller, Donald E.BC2007/24 Aukerman, Dale: Biographical sketch by Donald E. Miller.  
Aukerman, Dale: Tracts for the Brethren Action MovementBC2007/3 Peace: Dale Auckerman Tracts written for the Brethren Action Movement [BAM]. 
Brown, KenBC2004/9 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Updating Brethren Values" 
Brown, KenBC2004/18 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Why I am a 'Pacifist'" 
Civilian Public Service COB General File: Civilian Public Service 

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

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

 
Gandhi Passes Through Mission: Miller, Miss E. B.BC2011/8 An article from "The Missionary Visitor," May 1930, writes about Gandhi and his volunteers sweeping through Jalalpor where Miss E. B. Miller, native of Waterloo, Iowa, served as a missionary.  This was written about in the New York Times
Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
Historic Peace Churches' Statement on War: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/16 Historic Peace Churches' statement on war. 
Moomaw, Ira and Mabel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Moomaw, Ira and Mabel 

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

 
Royer, Donald, DissertationBC2004/1 

Donald Royer dissertation, "The Acculturation Process and the Peace Doctrine of the Church of the Brethren in the Central Region of the United States." 

 
Zunkel, Wayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Wayne 

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

 
 


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