| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Baldwin, Ferne: Collection | MC2011/231 | Objects in the collection of former Manchester College Archivist and Professor, Ferne Baldwin. The collection includes assorted MC historical materials and records. |
| Black History Month/Week | MC General File: Black History | Program for February 1990. |
| Black History Month/Week | MC2009/71 | Posters: - 1985 Black History Month calendar.
- 1980 "Together We Can Make It: Tell It, Black History Week," featuring Dr. Roger Pulliam, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Mr. Halisi Shauri, Director, Project Upward Bound, Northwestern University, Dr. A. D. Pickney, President, Indiana State Chapter of the NAACP.
- 1990 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d4)
- 1992 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,3).
- 1993 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,2).
See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus. |
| Charitable Fundraising: News Clippings | MU2017/73 | News clippings regarding charitable fundraisers at Manchester College: $192.87 to help victims of bombing in Birmingham, Alabama (27 September 1963), concert for "Sanctuary" to help refugees in Central America (1992), students buy heifer for family through HPI (1995), $43.35 raised for March of Dimes (undated), "Vagina Monologues" admission to help abused women (2004), MC donates books to community college library (2004), Garver Hall raises $1,500 for families (2005). |
| Convocation #021: Thomas, Arthur | Convocation #21: Thomas, Arthur, 1976 | Dr. Arthur Thomas speaks on the topic of "Future Shock from a Black Perspective," 4 March 1976. |
| Convocation #027: Cotton, Elizabeth | MC2011/20, Convocation Tape #27 | Elizabeth Cotton C, composer of "Freight Train," and one of the country's top Folk Blues guitarists, presents a convocation titled, "Spirituals/Folksongs/Blues," at Manchester College on 4 October 1976. |
| Convocation #032: Haskins, Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher | Convocation Tape #32: Haskins, James | James Haskins speaks on the topic of "Diary of a Harlem Schoolteacher," 10 February 1977. |
| Convocation #117 A: Angelou, Maya | Convocation Tape #117A: Angelou, Maya | 18 February 1982 recording and video of Maya Angelou speaking at Manchester College and photograph with President A. Blair and Patricia Helman. |
| Convocation #144: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theatre, 1983 | Convocation Tape #144: AAFRO Club, Reader's Theatre | A recording of the 14 February 1983 Reader's Theatre Presentation by the AAFRO Club. |
| Convocation #163: Thomas, John | Convocation Tape #163: Thomas, John | Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of "Olympic Harmony," or what makes an olympic champion? The date of the address is 6 February 1984. . |
| Convocation #163: Thomas, John, 1984 | Convocation Tape: Thomas, John | Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of "What Makes an Olympic Champion?" The date of the address is 6 February 1984. |
| Convocation #168: Bennett, Lerone | Convocation #168: Bennett, Lerone, 1984 | At the time of the address on 26 March 1984, Lerone Bennett was the Senior Editor of "Ebony" magazine. He was here because the Eby family ordered him to come to the College that day. This reference is in regard to Kermit Eby Senior, and Kermit Eby, Jr. He knows of the marvelous work that the Church of the Brethren has done in the area of peace and social justice and in trying to make sure that there is a world tomorrow. He will speak on black history and the multicultural educational challenges of the 1980's. |
| Convocation #209: AAFRO CLUB | Convocation #209: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theater, 1986 | AAFRO Club, Reader's Theater, 1986. |
| Diversity: Correction of Cultural Biases to Prepare Students for the Real World | MC2011/56 | Recording of a conference that took place at Indiana University. Presentation titles are: - Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Studies, a Latino's Perspective.
- Teaching Undergraduate Afro-American Studies.
Another presentation focuses on teaching culture in a multi-cultural society, such as the U.S. |
| Diversity: Multicultural Affairs, Arrival of Nigerian Student, 1977 | Large Box #114 | Arrangements for the arrival of a student from Nigeria, 1977. |
| Diversity: Multicultural Affairs, Committee for Minority Student Concerns | MC2011/216 | Minority student concerns and committee meeting minutes related to the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Materials mostly from the time period 1983 - 1992. |
| Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Minister, Church of the Brethren | Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Additional Information | See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Manchester College Alumni. |
| Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Minister, Church of the Brethren | MC2004/689 | Mattie Cunningham Dolby's alumni card. |
| Donald E. and Olive Kessler Collection: Liberian Materials | MC2008/196 | Artifacts and books from Donald and Olive Kessler's work in Liberia. |
| Graduation 1972 | MC2011/11 wave sound and CD | James Farmer, civil rights activist, Thurl Metzger, of Heifer Project, and Robert Stauffer are given the Honorary Doctoral degrees during graduation 1972. of Laws Honorary Degree. Recording of jazz music. A presentation on the political history of Africa given by an unidentified speaker. President Helman speaks on future goals of Manchester College with an introduction by Dr. Replogle.. |
| Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969 | MC2011/196 | Comedian and Civil Rights leader, Dick Gregory, spoke on the Manchester College campus during "Forum '69: An Experience in Soul," March 30 - April 1, 1969. This is a copy of his presentation. |
| Jackson, Jesse: MC Bulletin | Manchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8, June 1969 | Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pictures from symposium, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus. |
| Kessler, Donald and Olive: Liberian Artifacts and Books | MC2008/196 | Liberian art collection. Books related to Manchester College alumnus, Donald E. Kessler's, (Class of 1946), work in Liberia.
See also: Kessler file in Museum Box - Archives Office |
| King, Dr. Martin Luther: DVD, Tribute | MC2007/117 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: DVD, "Tribute to a King." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last speech on a college campus here at Manchester College. This DVD examines the effects that it had on others. |
| King, Martin Luther, 1968 Memorial: Convocation #2 | Convocation #2: King, Martin Luther, Memorial, 1968 | The memorial in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held on 11 April 1968. |
| King, Rev. Article | MC2004/194 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Article, 2004. |
| King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Celebration Collection | MC2003/315 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Celebration. |
| King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Memorial Service, 1968 | MC2002/154c | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Memorial service, 1968. |
| King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Poster | MC2004/492 | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Poster with quotation from Dr. King: "Freedom has always been an expensive thing." |
| King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Visit to North Manchester, 1968 | MC2002/154b | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Visit, 1968. |
| Marketing Materials for Admissions | MU2018/9 | Admissions materials used for marketing Manchester College. |
| Merdock, Deroy: Convocation Tape | Convocation Tape #199: Merdock, Deroy | Rev. Deroy Murdock's presentation on 23 September 1985. |
| Obama, President Barack, Election: Photographs | MC2009/30 | President Barack Obama takes his first oath of office as students, faculty and staff watch the television broadcast on 20 January 2009. |
| Performance: News Releases | MC2008/58 | 1. An assortment of news releases dating from 1960 - 1989.
These news releases primarily feature guest artists performing on campus, some through the College Union Board and the Artist-Lecture Series. Examples of the performers are; The Dale Warland Singers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., rock concert by "Featherstitch," the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater, the Arbors, Leonard Rose (cellist), The Lettermen, Duke Ellington, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Si Zentner (trombonist), Eugene Holmes (baritone), The Four Saints, the new York Brass Quintet, the Concert Choir of Columbus Senior High School.
2. An assortment of newspaper articles regarding performers appearing at Manchester College (1960's - 1990's).
Newspaper articles include: Rosa Page Welch (classical sacred musical singer), The Sounds of Hope.
3. Six Programs: Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 1983, Wilma Jensen, Organist, 1988, Brian L. Best Presents A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney, 1980, "Journey Into Blackness," featuring VOICES, Inc., Black Musical Theater, The Ethnic Dance Theatre, 1990, Musicke of Sundrie Kindes, An Evening of Eighteenth-Century Entertainment.
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| Perkins, John, Going Through Samaria: Convocation #25, 1976 | Convocation #25: Perkins, John | Rev. Mr. John Perkins gives the address, "Going Through Samaria," 13 October 1976. |
| Presentation: Wright, Dr. Nathan | MC2011/73 | Dr. Nathan Wright, African-American leader, educator, and activist presents, "What Black Educators Are Saying." |
| Public Relations: Posters | MC2009/71: Entire Collection | This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. |
| Shultz L. W.: Piney Woods School | MC2001/12a | 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. |
| Speakers and Performers at Mancheser College: Newspaper Clippings | MU2017/74 | Newspaper clippings related to speakers and performers sponsored by Manchester College: Carl Holl brings General Electric Company's "House of Magic" (undated), African American baritone, William Warfield (1963), the Four Freshman (1963), Andrew Cordier (1963), Elizabeth Eiselen (1963), Stanton Evans (1963), Mulford Sibley (1963), Dennis Baley (1963), Albert Ravenholt, Joe Nixon, Clay Syler (1963), Harry Zeller (1963), Ernest Simmons (1963), Bruce Ergood (1963), Rev. John Sadiq (1963), Hollis Summers (1963) Willard Hanna (1963), Rabbii Maurice Davis (1963), Henry Steele Commager (1963), George Norris (1963), Albert Ravenholt (1963), Ralph Shively (1963), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Theodore Hesburgh (1967), "Sons of Thunder" (1973), Robert Guralnick (1975?), Floyd Fithian, Senator Gene Snowden(1981), Alice Friman (1985), Dr. John Robinson, Kathy Kelly, Dr. Eugene Roop, Dr. Thad Godish (1991), "Sounds of Hope" European concert tour group (1992), "Redcliff" (1992), Robert Channing (1992), Steve Geyer (1992), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Eli Chacour "Blood Brothers" (1993), The Modernaires (1993), Greg Smith Singers (1993), Bill Pelke (1993), Governor Robert Orr, Carlos Barbera and Giandomenico Picco (1995), Heather Forest (1995), Chuck Collins (1996), Dr. Derek Penslar (1996), Dr. William Thomas (1996), "Prayer for World Peace" presented by Tibetan Buddhist (2003), Holocaust survivors share accounts (2003), Ferenc Miczlivetz (2003),Clyde Prestowitz (2004), Scott Rutter (2004).Zia Mian (undated). Nels Ferre, (undated). |
| Violence: Lemberg Center | MC2002/186 | The Lemberg Center for the Study of Violence contains information on the race riots of the 1960s and originated at Brandeis University outside of Boston. The archive was transferred to Manchester College on permanent loan in 1979, and was housed there until 1997, when it was transferred to the University of Notre Dame.
See Also: Oak Leaves, 21 September 1979 p.6. |
| Young, Andrew: Birthday Newspaper Articles | MC2008/205 | Newspaper articles regarding Young's 75th birthday party. |
| Young, Andrew: Photograph | MC2008/125 | Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives. |
| Young, Andrew: There's a New World Coming | Alumni Box 187: Jean Childs Young | 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. |
