| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Administrative Updates: Audio Recording | MU2014/100 wave sound | An undated audio recording with Administrative Updates for an unknown year. |
| Admissions: Newsletter | MC2008/148 | Admissions Newsletter: "January at Home and Abroad" |
| Advancement | MU2015/131 | 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. |
| Advancement Materials | MU2018/98 | 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 Assortment | MU2013/152, 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. |
| Alumni Affairs: Miscellaneous Collection | MU2016/52 | DVDs - (1) "The Friends of Manchester College Golf Outing, Looking Back on 15 Years" (1990 forward). (2) the Manchester experience, preparing graduates to think deeply and critically, with attention to the benefits of the Auburn Golf Outing. Video clips - Student Union (now Jo Young Switzer Center) renovation, time- elapsed photography of construction. Church of the Brethren relations - programs from the Alumni Luncheons at Church of the Brethren Annual Conferences 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Alumni Directory (1939) with notes. Alumni Directory 1960. Class of 1951 Senior Recognition Day program. Notecard prints of watercolors campus buildings by Deb Hammond (MC Class of 1992). Programs; Athletic Hall of Fame - luncheon and induction ceremony 2000 - "M" Club induction (undated) - Citation for the 1994-1995 Basketball Team (Athletic Hall of Fame 2000). 1941 - 1991 Golden Anniversary booklet for the Class of 1941. 1999 Alumni Day Banquet program, with Honor Award recipients, and Golden Anniversary of Class of 1949. 2001 and 2002 Alumni Day Banquet program. Manchester College song written by Lucile Klinger and Henrietta Wassman. "Bulletin" focusing on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater visits. |
| Alumni Days: 2003 Photographs | MU2012/97 | Photographs from Alumni Days, May 2003 with identification of many classes and alumni. |
| Alumni Days: Class of 1953 | MU2018/16 | Photo postcard of the Class of 1953 at their 50th Class reunion during Alumni Days, 2003. |
| Athletic Department | Photo Box 2, File Folder #5 | Photographs of Athletic related events, including the MC mascott. |
| Butterbaugh, Ed: 1993 Faculty Workshop Recording | MU2014/101 wave sound | Interim President, Edgar Butterbaugh, leads the Manchester College Faculty Workshop, 27 August 1993 (morning session). |
| Centennial: Interviews | MU2014/37 | Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. |
| Chamberlain, Wendy | Brethren People File: Chamberlain, Wendy | Material related to Wendy Chamberlain McFadden. |
| Church Relations: Manchester College | MU2015/33 Church Relations | Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support, Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs, Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. |
| College Woman's Club | Large Box 32 | Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. |
| Convocation #143: McFadden, Dr. Wilbur, "The Last Epidemic" | Convocation #143: McFadden, Wilbur | The tape is labeled so that the listener expects to hear a presentation by Dr. Wilbur McFadden, 7 February 1983, "The Last Epidemic." However, there are several presenters and Dr. McFadden is not identified (but he might be if someone listens to the entire recording). A presenter gives a physical description of what happens during nuclear war. He uses San Francisco as an example and projects what would happen if the city suffered a nuclear strike. |
| Convocation List 1968 - 2008: Recordings | Convocation 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 . |
| Dan West Display | Dan West Boxes and Files Old Archives Office | Backup files for filmstrip, "Each One Helps," and for the Dan West Display. |
| Dean's Symposium 2005: Images | MU2015/114 | Digital scans made from negatives documenting the Dean's Symposium, March 2005. |
| Deeter, Al: Personal Collection | MU2018/55 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. |
| Diversity: Strengthening | Large Box 114 | Actions growing out of conversations devoted to strengthening inclusion and diversity within the community of Manchester University (4 April 2016). |
| Eberly, William: Office Files | MU2014/107 | Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips. |
| Faculty and Staff, A-Z: Photographs | MC2003/225 | 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. |
| Faculty Photograph Collection | Two Large Boxes: Photo Shelves | Photographs of faculty. This is a large list of faculty and a large collection of pictures. |
| Faculty Workshop: Recording of August 1993 Workshop | MU2012/38a-h | Recording of Faculty Workshop held on August 27 and 28 1993. |
| Forensics: Awards, 1949-1950 | MC2011/205 | 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. |
| Friermood, David: Collection | MU2016/15 | Materials collected by and related to David Friermood. Also, information on campus buildings and presidents. Retirement photographs of Friermood, Pat Weller, and Linda Richards. Videos: Eel River Dam Removal, 2005 Alumni Honors Banquet, 2004 A Cappella Alumni Concert, 2004 Wine Recital Hall Dedication, 2004 Honors Convocation 2004.
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| Hamer Collection | MU2019/70 | Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. |
| Hamer, Marcia and Vaughn: Photograph Collection | MU2021/18 | The photograph collectoin of Marcia Hollenberg Hamer, Class of 1943. |
| Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered Bride | MC2004/710 | Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953. This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger. |
| Ikenberry Award | MC2002/140 | Award in honor of L.D. Ikenberry, former treasurer and former acting president of Manchester College. |
| Ikenberry Hall Photographs | Photo Box 106, Buildings, Ikenberry Hall | An assortment of photographs of Ikenberry Hall and the gentlemen who resided there. |
| Institutional Planning Reports, 1984, 1990 and 1991 | MC2008/30 | Institutional Planning Reports
1. Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, progress Report 27 April 1990.
2. Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, proposal.
3. Report of the Task Force for program Adjustment to President A. Blair Helman, December, 1984.
4. Report of the Forward Planning Committee, 6 October 1984. |
| Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center | MU2018/11 | Video of the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center along with digital copy of the program. |
| Management Council: 1986-2001 | MU2020/15 | Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students. "Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office. |
| Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren | MC2009/151 | Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation. |
| McFadden, Dan | Alumni Large Box 187: McFadden, Dan | Material related to Dan McFadden. |
| McFadden, David | Faculty/Staff Boxes: McFadden, Dave | Material related to Dave McFadden. |
| McFadden, David | MU2016/44 | One invitational "mailer" for the Manchester University luncheon during the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 5 July 2014. The piece is autographed by President-Elect David McFadden. |
| McFadden, David: Inauguration | MU2015/1 | 7 November 2014 inauguration program, invitation, and printed materials for Manchester University's President David McFadden. Copy of McFadden's inaugural address and speech presented at 125th Anniversary celebrative dinner (7 November 2015). |
| McFadden, David: Video of MU Presidential Inauguration | MU2014/159 | 7 November 2014 video documentation of David McFadden's inauguration as President of Manchester University. |
| McFadden, Joyce | Brethren People File: McFadden, Joyce | Email from Manchester Church of the Brethren announcing the death of Joyce McFadden on 21 September 2011. |
| Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and Memorabilia | MU2013/86 | Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin." Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. |
| 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: The Ken Brown Collection | MU2013/122 | Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. |
| Negatives: Images | MU2018/45 | A variety of negatives and scanned images from the MC Publications Department. Pictures appear to illustrate the 1970's. Topics include: 1978 dedication of Cordier Auditorium with Andrew Young, accompanying reception in Tall Oaks, the 1978 alumni reunion, "Bus Stop" (May Day Play 1978), May Day trike and bike races, instrumental and music related photos, faculty/staff pictures, McFadden family pictures, athletic images including; Soccer, Frisbee, football, track and field, tennis. |
| News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001 | ROSeptember2012/25 | News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process. Not all of the releases have been recorded. |
| Oak Leaves: Photographs, Contact Sheets, 1992 - 1995. | MU2012/7c | These contact sheets include but are not limited to the identified images of people and events from 1992 - 1995. |
| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1997 - May 2000 - Part 1 | MC2012/36 | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997. |
| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2 | MC2012/36b | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 through December 1998. |
| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 5 | MC2012/36e | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000. |
| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2002: Miscellaneous Assortment | MC2012/36h | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 - May 2002. These images were out of order within the collection and the subject and/or date could not be determined. They form a miscellaneous group that falls somewhere within this general time period. |
| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2 | MC2012/36g - Part 2 | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. |
| President's Files: Marden | MU2020/33 | Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more. |
| President's Office | MU2013/103a,b,c | Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. |
| President's Office: Jo Young Switzer Notebooks | MU2014/126 | President Jo Young Switzer's collection of presentations, correspondence and memorabilia documenting her tenure as Dean and President of Manchester University [1993 - 2014]. |
| President's Office: McFadden Pre-Presidency Files | MU2014/125 | McFadden files including institutional self-study, strategic planning, admissions, COBCOA, College of Pharmacy, board of trustees, and Church of the Brethren materials. |
| Public Relations: Collection | MU2014/143 MP4 videos and DVDs | Informational files, news clippings, publications, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes from the Public Relations Office, various years from 2001 - 2013. Topics include but are not limited to: Jim Adams, teaching awards, dedication College of Pharmacy, Switzer to retire and receives leadership honor, Jennifer Shepherd, Andrea Murray, Eel River watershed, Blair and Pat Helman memorial info, Yom HaShoah, Stacey Morgan, Rainn MacPhail, Beth Sweitzer Riley, Jerry Sweeten, LaFountain Mural, A Cappella tour, Science Center dedication, Switzer inauguration, fire, CASE Professor of the Year, |
| Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church Relations | MU2020/11 | Helman and Robinson files on Public Relations, Development, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Church Relations, and other topics. Public Relations Annual Reports, and materials on topics including but not limited to: Mindpower, faculty news, donations, Alumni Association news, church relations, Harshbarger's Business Advisory Group, and wills. |
| Public Relations: MU in the News 2015 | MU2016/3 | Articles related to Manchester University(2015) include but are not limited to: Abigail Fuller (minimum wage), Phil Wright (emergency doctor back on the front line), Gerad Good (men's basketball head coach), Benson Onyeji (Iran agreement), Tiana Maclin and Aja Michael (millennials honored), Heather Schilling (call on teachers), Leonard Williams, Thelma Rohrer and Tim Ogden (new deans), social work program earns perfect reaccreditation score, volunteers clean Eel River,college sexual-assault rules, Adam Hohman (online education), MU exemplifies career pathway programs, Nicole Sauder (Teacher of the Week), Lisa Updike Starks (Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award), Chris Garber (illness and obituary), President Dave McFadden (seek out and learn from those who are different, Wanda Will Button), Pharmacogenomics Master's Degree, MU one of "Best in Midwest,'" Brad Pyrah (married same-sex couples and tax season), student newspaper wins statewide awards, students selected (Inaugural Fellows for a new Greater Fort Wayne Inc.), Holly Beer ("Vote 'yes' for Fremont Community Schools"), MU degree first of kind (genetic-based drugs wave of future), antidiscrimination policy at MU(sexual orientation and gender identity), Dwight Farringer (interest in science shouldn't be discouraged), Ahmed Abdelmageed (adding pharmacists to health care team), Tim McElwee - Melanie Harmon (VP for Academic Resources, Names Advancement Leader), Mark Huntington (Associate Dean for Natural and Health Sciences), Jack Gochenaur (Nonprofit CFO of the Year), death of Rowan Daggett, Emma Nellans (working with an autistic child), death of Bill Scott, Maggie Wimberly (Wabash Habitat for Humanity), MU honors Bob Keller and Dee Keller, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees [(Donna (Shively )Moudy, Heather (Harshman) Turk, Todd Saylor, Todd Saunders, Joe Phillips, Andy McClain] ,Holiday Community Events, Robert Pettit (Disneyland), Tiana Maclin (recognized for community involvement), Whitney Caudill (member of Embassy Theatre board and board member of YMCA Northeast Indiana.), pharmacy students (link between DNA and medical results), K-3 students experience MU during "Walk Into My Future" event, 2015, "Manchester U. Launches First-of-Its-Kind Degree," Brian Henriksen poison ivy), colleges and universities collaborate to align with business work-force needs," campus lockdown following threats, Graduation 2015 Set for May 17,"MU Men's Tennis .500 for Weekend," "MU Baseball Team Geared up for Conference Tourney," Neil Wollman (Democrats need to unite to defeat Pence), MU's program expands academic offerings, "Small schools sidestep Sweet Briar's struggles," Debra Futa (director of the St. Joseph County Public Library), Deanna Beckner (Faith in Action Award from Office of Religious Life), honoring Rachel Polando (in photo with student, Emma Scheumann), Jim Brumbaugh-Smith, and Katharine Ings, promotions of Tim McElwee, Melanie Harmon and Raylene Respond, Christer Watson (GOP quashes climate change research), Judd Case (Chess Camp), String Camp (Robert Lynn, Elizabeth Smith, Scott Humphries), Robotics (Robin Mitchell). |
| Public Relations: News Releases and News Clippings | MU2016/1 | 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 | MU2012/80 | Photographs of faculty, staff, students, alumni, college events, athletics, etc. circa 2001, 2002, 2003. |
| Public Relations: Photographs | MU2012/81 | Photographs, negatives and contact sheets primarily from 2003. |
| Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media | MU2012/121 | Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures are from Alumni Days (circa mid to late 1990's) and photographs from 1995, 1996, 1997. |
| Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media | MU2012/127 | Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Photographs include pictures of the members of the administration and Board of Trustees. Special members of the faculty are also recognized with a picture. |
| Public Relations: Wall of Fame Photographs | MU2012/83 | Faculty/Staff and Student contact sheets, negatives and photographs taken for the Wall of Fame. Biographies of some individuals are attached to the picture's verso. Dates include 2003-2004, 2005 |
| Rare Books: Pages | MU2019/103 | 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. |
| Religious Activities on Campus | MC2009/27 | A broad collection dealing with campus ministry and religious activities. |
| Retreat: Photograph | MC2010/163 | Photograph of Marxism and Christianity Retreat with Allen Deeter. Also included in photograph are Tim McElwee (as a student) and Dan McFadden. |
| Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren Collection | MU2017/31 | Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 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 Location | MU2012/117 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. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 | The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 45-53 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 45-53 | Schwalm's materials surrounding President Otho Winger and family, including Otho's funeral service and tribute to Oscar Winger. Letters regarding Schwalm's book on Otho Winger. Assorted correspondence with Dan West, Gladdys Muir and others. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew Cordier | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files | Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold. Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing. |
| Senior Series Convocations: Petry, Dan | MC2010/22 | Dan Petry Senior Convocation 14 February 1977, Recording. |
| Shively, Roger | MU2018/33 | Materials related to Roger Shively, Manchester College alumnus and staff member. |
| Social Science Core I and II, History and Political Science | MU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y | Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983). |
| Student Government: Student Council Minutes, 1948 - 1949 | MC2009/19 | Student Council: Minutes 1948 - 1949. |
| Switzer, President Jo Young: Images | MU2014/108 | 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. |
| Tau Kappa Alpha: Memorabilia | MU2016/14 | T. K. A. , a speech organization, selected only a very small percentage ofspeech students and select faculty as members.The Archivescollection contains a stencil with the T. K. A. initials and a length of chainon which cards containing the names and initiation dates of members were connected. Names included in description. |
| Wilbur's: Dedication Program | MU2013/95 | Dedication materials for the opening of Wilbur's, Funderburg Library, 5 October 2013. |
