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).

• Committees
• FYC and FYC Luncheons and Workshops for various years.
• Honors Convocations 1996-2000 and 2003-2007.  Background material and programs.
• RATS!  2002-2005
• Student Fellowships Handbook
• Faculty Business Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Attachments.
• Official Faculty Meetings
• Back Copies of Faculty Meeting Minutes, Faculty Development Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.

Statistics: Student enrollment and statistics. Observations for 1945 - 1946.  Report for 1922 - 1947.

• Academic Policies Committee Minutes, Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
• Teacher Education Committee Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2001.
• Department of Education Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2002 and Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
• Institutional Report in preparation for NCATE/IPSB visit November 2004 and Exhibits for NCATE/IPSB Visit, November 2004.
• Field Biology, Biol 110, Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center and Programs.
• Analysis of MC's Teacher Education Goals using Student Teaching Evaluations, 2003 - 2004.
• Teacher Education Ad-Hoc NCATE Minutes.
• Teacher Education Department of Education Minutes from 1993 forward.
• Teacher Education Schools Available for Field Experiences.
• Education Budget, Budget Planning and Budget Reports.
• Board of Examiners Report, NCATE, Accreditation Visit to Manchester College, November 2004.
• Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart Award, January, 1984.
• Indiana Board of Examiners, September, 1989.
• Teacher Education Handbook - 1971.

Lists of Manchester College Academic Processions, 24 May 1987  through  20 May 2007, incomplete.

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

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

Manchester College Banner Collection.

"Find Your Place," 2007 January.

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

"Simple Measures," undated, but after 1994.

Quotations are taken from students graduating in 1962, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1989, and 1994.

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 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.

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

Continued Annual Support of the Manchester Fund, circa 2007.

The Manchester Fund and The President's Circle - circa 2005.

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

This collection includes but is not limited to:

• Reunion: Class of 1950
• Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
• Staffing Schedule
• Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
• Banquets
• List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004.  See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.

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. 

This collection contains materials related to Alumni Events.

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

1926 Two-Year Normal course diploma given to Virga M. Amber.

For More Diplomas See: the Memorabilia Index on the Archives Website

Virga Amber Diploma.

Blosser, Glenna. 

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

Drawing, Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical:

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

Hand-made poster for college art exhibit 1933, featuring a purple bi-wing airplane swooping in over Manchester College.

Correspondence, photograph, statement against Universal Military Training.

Resolution from Indiana Conference of Higher Education stating its recommendation against universal military training.

Photograph: A. Blair Helman receiving keys to station wagon from Chrysler plant manager, now in photograph file folder MC2007/145.

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

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.

For 1934 - 1937 .Aurora Financial Records see MC2007/137.

For Aurora Budget Records see MC2002/19.

For Aurora, see also: Oak Leaves 29 September 1960 p.1; 16 April 1964 p.2; 23 April 1964 p.1; 30 April 1964 p.1; 13 May 1965 p.1; 9 May 1991, p.1.

Manchester Herald, College Special Vol. 5. No. 19, Wednesday, December 8, 1926. This publication focuses on the College and contains the 1926-1927 basketball schedule along with team photos.  It features plans for the "new' gym, write-ups about faculty and staff and interesting advertisements.

Hoosier College Conference Champion 1954 photo on program for Manchester Spartans vs. Huntington Forresters, December 4, 1954 game. The "Wolfmen" defending their title. Includes player statistics for 1953-54.

1. One program book with vignettes of players and coach.

Men's Basketball Photos - Contact sheets and individual portraits, snapshots and trips.  Many identifide students and coaches.  Significant Moments:  Receipt of trophy, 1993-94. Tourney Champs 1993. Team photo 1994-1995. Team photo 1976-1977. Steve Alford era.

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

Spartans Basketball Team Photo that was probably taken between 1930 and 1960.

Hoosier Conference Champs 1953 - 1954 photograph with the identified players and coach.

Photograph montage of Manchester College Spartans 1985-86 Hoosier Conference for Women Co-Champions

Photo montage of team representing classes of 1986, 1987, 1989. Many players are identified.

General materials:

Records from 1977-1998.  Supplement  contains promotional Souvenir Game Day Program 2000 - 2001 and Manchester College Women's Basketball promotional schedule booklet for 1992 - 1993..

Women's basketball statistics, newspaper clippings, and souvenir programs [1965 - 2012 various].

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.

Illustration of The Bible School as it appeared in 1895.

Board of Trustees photograph collection.

Photographs Manchester College Board of Trustees 2003 and 2003 MC Trustees who grew up in the vicinity of North Manchester.

Material related to Professor Dagny Boebel.

Newspaper clippings of Schwalms personal reflections on a transatlantic tour, including a report on the Church of the Brethren mission in Nigeria and Brethren Service Camps in Europe.Tour

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.

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

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.

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

Centennial Tree Planting Program 1989 - 1990:

Plaque commemorating donors1989 - 1990.

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.

Negatives, photographs, students playing the bells.

For more photographs of students playing the chime see Photograph Box 98, Building, Administration Building-Inside.

A Forum Institute on Christian World Order, 1936.

See Also: Poster for this event MC2009/106.

Poster: Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings at Manchester College "An Institute on Christian World Order."

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. 

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.

Class Card for Dick Deefenbaugh with an apparent sports photo order list on the verso.

See also: Large Box 185, MC2009/31.

Class card for Vonda Frantz, 1 December 1958, for the course, Piano, taught by Ms. Speicher.

Daily Vacation Bible School:

Stangle, Alice, 3 March 1926 and Young, Edna, "Daily Vacation Bible School," 13 March 1924.  Both cards have quips (for perhaps a talk) on the verso.

Class photo 1903 - 1904 with students and faculty.

Photograph of Manchester College Student Body, 1924.

Group Photograph of Manchester College Students, 1929.

Another print of this photo is accessioned as MC2004/611 and hangs on the wall west wall of the Archives office.

Photographer:  Fawn Hockett.

Picture taken in front of gymnasium.

Records of the Manchester Community Club. The Community Club informed its members of the history, traditions and the current direction of the college, encouraged and performed service for the college, and promoted sociability among its members.

Press release announcing the listing of the Administration Building, Ikenberry Hall, and Oakwood Hall on the National Register of Historical Places (6 February 1991).

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.

College Woman's Club Records: Minutes, directories (1912 forward),  newspaper articles, alumni interviews, financial materials, arrangements for events.

Bill for postage, rosebud and vase, expenses for cards and postage, 1995, Arrangements for Christmas Tea, 1996.

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.

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.

Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's Kit

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

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

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

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

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

Debate Schedule, 1930.

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.

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

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

Members of the Madrigal Club 1935 -1939.  The Madrigal Club also played for the Messiah and for Operas.

Members of dramas, The Messiah, operas 1934-1935 through 1938-1939.

Alumni of the Classes of 1936-1939, who took part in musicals, dramas, and plays that were probably directed or assisted by Professor Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Cast of "The Bartered Bride," 1934-35.

See Also:  Oak Leaves 6 October 1955 p.2; 5 November 1964 p.3; Hair Bobbing and MC2007/6, Effie Stinebaugh's Drama Scrapbook,  "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair).

Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years."

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

Education and Professional Programs Division: Assortment

• Phi Delta Kappa permanent charter status certificate, November 10, 1984.
• 1907 Certificate of Proficiency to Lulu Waggoner.
• Manchester College SEA Plaque of Appreciation.
• Partners In Learning History Policy Manual as well as background, permission letters and forms.
• TEP Model History.
• State Teacher Education Approval Letters 1947 - 1969.
• NCATE Accreditation Reports.

"Stories of Days Long Gone in the Acme School, North Manchester, Indiana," by Bertha Miller Neher.

Endowment note payment card.

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

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

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

Eva Hardman Collection:  Manchester College alumna, Eva Hardman, was a student in the Bible School when E. S. Young was President and S. S. Young was Secretary.  The collection dates from 1896 and 1897.  Most of these documents were reproduced in the book "A Century of Faith Learning and Service, Manchester College, 1889 - 1989.  See E. S. Young's signature on documents within this collection.

Collection of Faculty Manuals.

Various sets of faculty meeting minutes dating from the incorporation of Manchester College in 1895 onwards towards the present.

Faculty Meeting Minutes starting in 1895, beginning with notes taken by Professor A. B. Ulrey, Secretary. Minutes continue through 20 April 1899. 

On page 70 of this notebook...following a big gap... Faculty Meeting Minutes resume, starting on 13 February 1918 and continuing through 2 December 1919.

Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection.

Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, Public Relations files.

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.

Preliminary Float Idea by John Corso, 2004.

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.

Food Service records with brochures, general material and assorted menus.

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.

One book recording library fines.

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.

Reach: two spiral bound campaign booklets.

The Next Step!, A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, fundraising campaign brochure for Winger Recital Hall.

 A copy of the glossy flyer sent out to selected individuals at the end of 2003 for seat dedications in Wine Recital Hall.

List of seat dedications.

Peacemakers Wall of Fame in the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden.

Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden: Background, fundraising, architectural plans.

1.    Graduate Council 1972-1992, graduate study committee.

2 .   Master's project, President's Report, workshops.

3.    Request for Approval of Proposed Master of Arts Degree Program Submitted to The Teacher Training and Licensing Commission, Indiana State Board of Education,1972.

Synopsis of the Graduate Programs at Manchester College, 1992-93.

Graduate Bulletin, various from 1977 - 2003.

1.  One program, "Faith Learning Service A Commitment Recalled." This is an appreciation service and booklet commemorating the legacy of President and Pat Helman.

2.  One booklet, "Faith, Learning and Service: A Commitment Recalled."  This booklet documents President and Mrs. Helmans' legacy at Manchester College.

2.  One program from the Helmans' 50th Wedding Anniversary with a poem by Patricia.

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]. 

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.

A. Blair Helman:Inauguration programs, 25th anniversary info, biographical info, photos, correspondence, anniversary celebration program, Blair Helman Papers-The Indiana Academy 2002/2e.  Newspaper clippings of Helman's career and retirement, including newspaper photo with Andrew Young.

See also:  A. Blair Helman Papers MC2002/2.

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.

Dr. Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund Resolution, 1948

1.  One resolution, 1948, signed by Roy J. Plunkett, Harry R. Weimer and Don Martin.

2.  One bulletin following Dr. Holl's death revising the name of the scholarship to "the Carl Waldo Holl Memorial Scholarship Fund."

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

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.

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.

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

Honorary Degrees records: Lists, biographical info, news releases.

Honors Program Records: Student roster, data, general information, 1986-1994.  Three brochures.

Brochure introducing The Hygienic Laboratory, A. B. Ulrey, A. M. Director.

The Hygienic Laboratory was prepared to make sanitary examinations such as:

1. The examination of water for impurities as germs producing disease...

2.  Tests for the presence of germs causing Consumption in cases where the disease is suspected, also in the milk supply which often contains these bacteria.

3.  The chemical examination of the water of the body (urinalysis).

4.  An examination of the blood by means of special instruments for that purpose to ascertain indications of disease.

There are NINE of these examinations in total.

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

• Nomination materials, lists, photographs.

1. Manchester International Fair, the Global Village, April 21, 2002.  Poster made by the Manchester College Graphics department.

Photo of Second Place "International Order of Gregg Artists.'"

Carole Burnett, Nancy Lane, Pauline Sterne, David Bickel, Dianna Foley, Rosalyn Mishler, Bruce Hermann, Nancy Schoney, Eleanor Iske, Sandra Sayers, Gail Altenburg, Marvene Goppert, Marquita Balsbaugh, Susan Conrad, Judy Gottmann, Twila Arnold, Charlene Hunn, Janet Metzger, Carolyn Oldfather, Patricia Kelver, Donald Allen.

Material regarding Dorothy Johnson.  Dorothy was hired in 1943 to teach business/secretarial studies.

See also: MC2007/94: Letter regarding rooming accommodations.

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

Kappa Mu Epsilon Collection.

• News releases.

See Also: MC2007/90 for photograph of the first group of Kappa Mu Epsilon, 1950.

Writings of S. Bruce Kauffman, and Kauffman Award Recipients 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000.

1. Documents from one three ringed notebook that include Bruce's writings.

2.  Materials include a list of those receiving Kauffman Awards from; 1997 - 1998, 1998 - 1999, 1999 - 2000.

3.  Application form and description of the Bruce Kauffman Award.

For Kauffman Award Memorandum and description, See: Alumni Large Box 187, then Kauffman.

See Also:  MC 811.52 Au23zk.

Liberian art collection.

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

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.

Dr. Elgin Kintner, honored. Photocopy of article by Tom Sherlin in "The Daily Times" November 27, 2006.  "Blount Memorial names lab after Dr. Elgin Kintner."

See Also: Faculty/Staff Kintner, Edward; Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.5-6.

Koinonia:

• History and records.
• Dedication program.
• Newspaper articles collected by Ferne Baldwin.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1975 p.9; July 1976 p.10-11; The Manchester Monitor, 2 July 2002 p.2, 12; Photo Box 130.

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.

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.

Photograph of Adelphian Literary Society at Manchester College.

Photograph of Lincoln Literary Society at Manchester College.

Lincoln, Adelphia Treasurer's Book: 1939 - 40, Dean Farringer, Treasurer, through 1946 - 1947 (in one book).  1944 - 1945 - 1946 in one notebook.

This is part of the larger collection MC2007/137 that contains the financial records of the college, college classes, college student groups and organizations.

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. 

Manchester College Bulletin December, 1936, Vol. 29, No. 174.

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.

A list of MC theater productions 1960 - 1972. 

Financial records of the College from July 7, to December 12, 1898: Handwritten record of income and expenses. Alice King 7-16-1898, A. B. Ulrey 7-19-1898, Ladies Home, Brickwork, Plastering, Stamps, Gasoline, etc., part of the larger collection MC2007/13, Financial Records of Manchester College.

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.

Manual Training: Photo clipped from College publication, 1914.

Parker Marden: Correspondence, emailings to faculty and staff.

One folder containing the program highlighting Dr. Parker Marden as a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Martin University, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 18, 2004.

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.

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).

May Day history and information 1926-present.  Newspaper clippings.

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

Thurl Donald Metzger is a Manchester College alumnus and member of Manchester College Class of 1938.   He was a recipient of the Laymen's Citation Award, an award given by Manchester College to honor outstanding members of the Church of the Brethren.

One diploma presented to Elsie Miller after completing the Liberal Arts Course of Study at Manchester College, 1918.

Mount Morris College diploma granted to Kathryn Barkdoll in 1905 for completion of the Academic Course of study in the Preparatory Department.

Photograph of Mount Morris Faculty, 1886 - 1887.

Photograph of Mount Morris President, J. G. Royer

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

Materials related to the Mount Morris Memorial Endowment Fund - held by General Education Board - Church of the Brethren.

Souvenir Program Books and Stagebill: You Can't Take It With You (Harris Theatre, Chicago, Illinois), " Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents Ben - Hur," by General Lew Wallace, Directed by Fred Niblo (Souvenir Book, 1926), Walt Disney presents Fantasia, in Technicolor and Fantasound (Souvenir Book, 1940), Gone With The Wind (Souvenir Book).

Gladdys Muir's music.

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

Music Department Newsletter Fall 1993.

Manchester College Music Alumni Newsletter 1982-1983.

Programs featuring performances at Manchester College (Warren Garner Collection):

The 1949 Manchester College Student Voice Recital. 

Manchester College LYCEUM Presents The Troubadours, John De Merchant, Director.

World Famous General Platoff Don Cossack Russian Chorus, N. Kostrukoff, Conductor, 1946.

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

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. 

Program booklets containing printed programs for all campus performances associated with the Manchester College Music Department 1967 - 2012.

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.

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.

"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.

Jo Ann Schall was an instructor in Practical Arts and Letters, Education, at Manchester College.

The North Ward School served as the College Training School for teacher education. The history of the North Ward School was researched, compiled and presented by Jo Ann Schall.

Notes from the President, one set from January 2007 - December 2008.

Printed Notes from the President can be found in the Archives Office, bottom right shelf.

Office of Institutional Research:  SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.

Student lists, schedules and evaluations 1984 - 1987 ending with correspondence from early 1988. 

See also: Deputation Teams.

Small Painting by Sekular, 1983.

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

Pep Band:

The year prior to September 1994, students had organized a volunteer pep Band that played at football and basketball games.  The Pep Band was continued in 1994.  Butterbaugh agreed to raise money to furnish the Band with sport shirts and jackets.  This letter requests that recipients contribute $100 each to defray the cost of shirts and jackets. 

1. Pep Band letter from Edgar Butterbaugh, Chair, Board of Trustees and Former Trombone Player. 

Photographs of faculty, presidents, trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

Financial records for Phronia Lethea: 1937  - 1944  are in one book.  This is part of the larger collection MC2007/137.

A critical look at the "Plowshares Collaborative."

Plunkett, Roy: Pivotal scientific publication

Humorous postcard: Time Saver for Busy M. C. Students.

• File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
• File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
• File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
• File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
• File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
• File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
• File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
• File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
• File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
• File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
• File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
• File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
• File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department

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

Photographs of presidents, faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

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. 

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. 

These records are part of the larger collection, MC2007/137.  See MC 2007/137 for a full listing.  Quartet materials are to be found under College Quartet (Men's and Women's) for Years:  One book with records for years 1948, 1952, 1953, 1954.

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

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

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

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

Manchester College traces its roots to Roanoke Seminary, located in Roanoke, Indiana.

• General info, legal documents.
• Memo from Dean of Students, Paul W. Hoffman to President A. Blair Helman regarding materials he had investigated. 
• Photocopies of brochure listing Courses and Expenses of the Roanoke Classical Seminary and Normal School.
• Newspaper articles about Roanoke Classical Seminary. 

Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana. The school was moved in 1889 and became known as Manchester College.

A reproduction of what appears to be a drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary.

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.

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

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).

Material related to The Rural Life Association that as founded in 1942 with the support of the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Church of the Brethren.

School Music Methods Class, 1928.  "Hansel and Gretel."

The program for "Hansel and Gretel," April 27, 1928.

Vernon F. Schwalm: Photograph, description of presidency, scrapbooks, correspondence, writings, diplomas, newspaper article regarding Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Two programs of Schwalm's inauguration as President of Manchester College,  dated 8 November 1941.

Science Center: Proposal, fundraising, dedication.

Material from MC2004/308 related to the Science Center is included with the folders of MC2007/11.

Security Department Records.

Part of a larger collection, records for Service Fellowship, a student group, contain financial records for General, Relief and Work Camps, for the years 1939 - 1940 and 1940 - 1941.

Genealogical information and correspondence (1947-1976) pertaining to L.W. Shultz who worked and taught at Manchester College in various positions (Librarian, Mathematics, Religious Education, Principal of Preparatory Department, Academy, Modern Languages) during the years 1924-1943.  The collection also contains books by L. W. Shultz.  Publications include an autobiography, a history of the Brethren, and a history of Camp Alexander Mack.

See also:  For related material regarding L. W. Shultz, see: Camp Alexander Mack; Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.2; Gospel Messenger, 14 April 1945 p.9-10, 16; 15 September 1945 p.12; 24 November 1945 p.20; 23 February 1946 p.20-21; 9 March 1946 p.16; 16 March 1946 p.21; 30 March 1946 p.20 (photo); 6 April 1946 p.18-19; 15 June 1946 p.21; 28 September 1946 p.11; 16 November 1946 p.17; 21 December 1946 p.21; 11 January 1947 p.16; 8 February 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10; Photo Box 156.

L. W. Shultz: Correspondence and memorabilia, including important personal decisions.

Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority Handbook Collection.  The Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority (Fine Arts Sorority) was organized on Manchester's campus on 3 June 1950.

Interns-In-Probation Project, Grant #3-34-72-F-1

1.  MC2007/199 a: Interns-In-Probation Project, Grant #3-34-72-F-1, First Quarterly Report, Jun 1 through August 31, 1972.

2.  MC2007/199b:  Interns-In-Probation Project Grant #3-34-72-F-1, First Quarterly Report, Jun 1 through August 31, 1972 .

3.  Interns-In-Corrections Project Grant #3-34-72-F-1, Final Report 1972 -3.

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

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.

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.

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.

Images and materials related to William Stafford.  Stafford was a conscientious objector during WWI, English professor at Manchester College from 1955-1956, and United States Poet Laureate (1970).

Drama Scrap Book and class notes of Manchester College alumna, Effie Stinebaugh,depicting; charm, expression, actresses and actors, loves old sweet song, costumes, kiddie joys, youthful pleasures, settings, scenes, humor clippings.  A date is not included but clippings include, "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair) and "The Real Life Story of Charlie Chaplin."

Also included are "Mathematics," class notes, and

"Principles of Secondary Education."

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

In 1946 there were many returning students that were veterans or who had been  in Civilian Public Service. Student housing was at a premium.  Some married couples were lucky to get rooms in trailers parked near campus.  Leo and Ginny Morris found an alternative solution, a brand new chicken coop placed in Professor Paul Halladay's back yard!

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.

Programs and images for Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium, the Student Research Symposium, and the Jo Young Switzer Award for Excellence.

Eva Hardman Collection circa 1896/1897.

1. MC2004/677-1:  Sunday school attendance and grade card.

2.  MC2004/677-2:  Report Card for term ending 17 March 1897 in the form of a one cent post card sent to Miss Eva Hardman, Sidney, Ind.

3.  MC2004/677-3:  Matriculation Card.

4.  MC2004/677-4:  Matriculation Card.

5.  MC2004/677-5:  Grade card for Bible Normal Course for the period 17 February 1896.

Records for the distribution by church membership of undergraduate full-time students for: 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980,1981,1983.

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.

Old Manchester College sign with two students talking.

Cordier Auditorium building shot.

Student reading under tree.

Trio of students with guitar and drums on football field.

Students with books around the fountain. 

"Good Times" showing a barbeque on campus with two individuals and meat.

Photo of football team at play.

A Cappella Choir photo.

Scientist and Manchester College alumnus. Scientific writings and patents.

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.

Information about George Tannreuther who was the first college graduate of Manchester College in 1900.  Tannreuther became professor of Zoology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Tau Kappa Alpha: Journal of Finances 1937 - 1947 (one book) and Record of Minutes (May 17, 1937 - April 30, 1947) one book.  This material is part of a larger collection entitled, "Financial Records of Manchester College," MC2007/137.

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

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

Manchester Recycling, Inc., is a project involving the citizens of the Town of North Manchester.

1. Folder containing planning information for Manchester Recycling, Inc.  It includes the "Strategic Planning Summary," March 23, 1995. Copy of the "Articles of Incorporation."

Town of North Manchester Storm Water User Fee Abatement Application for Type "B" Properties.

Amended Declaratory Resolution #3 of The Department of Storm Water management of The Town of North Manchester, Amending Declaratory Resolution #1 (Adopted October 18, 1994) and Confirming and Restating Resolution #1, As Amended. 

A. B. Ulrey: First biology teacher at Manchester College, born near North Manchester, Indiana.

This material contains information regarding Ulrey's work done at the Venice Marine Station along with biographical notes and personal correspondence.

Four articles written by A. B. Ulrey on the topics of Eugenics, the embryology of Paragordius (Gordius) Varius (Leidy), the South American Characinidae, and starfishes of southern California.

Unidentified black and white photograph of a man in Brethren garb, dark hair and beard.

Unidentified black and white photograph of a cleanshaven man in "worldly" garments - photographed in Rice's Studio, North Manchester. 

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

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

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

Manchester College Union Program Council 1967 - 1968, 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 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 Union Program Council 1969 - 1970, Photo Board

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."

Programs and memorabilia from Sadie Wampler dramatic productions.

WaV Files (like Raw files) for:

• A Cappella Choir 27 May 1947 audio discs record, "I Want To Be Ready," "Russian Picnic," and "All Through the Night."
• Centennial Celebration tape.
• Clyde Holsinger voice and piano, 1939.
• MC Quartet,1940.
• MC Quartet - Don Frederick's Wedding.
• Popular Pilots, 1945
• Ted Studebaker album.
• WWHS Concert,1945.

Harry Weimer family collection including family reunion and class reunion photos of Mrs. Harry Weimer.

Photographs of Dr. Harry Weimer, Dr. Carl Holl and students and faculty of Manchester College (1938 - 2005).

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

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

Photograph of West End Chapel, (also called West End Mission) at time of dedication.  Short reflection on its history by Prof. Bill Eberly.

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.

Memorial to Mrs. Otho Winger, Ida Winger, written by Alice King Ebey.

See more material about Ida in a book written by Otho Winger about his wife, "In Memory of Ida Miller Winger," by Otho Winger.

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

File with related Otho Winger material including but not limited to vignettes, letters, and Winger's writing about Native Americans as well as his close relationship with the Miami Nation.

One copy of "Letters From Foreign lands," by Otho Winger - PART TWO.

One copy of "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.

1936 Christmas Card with Otho Winger family photo and note on verso.

Photographs of Jean Childs Young receiving an honorary degree from Manchester College during Commencement (1979-1980).

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.

Church of the Brethren materials, primarily from the Middle Indiana and South/Central Indiana Districts: 1921 Huntington, IN COB directory - 1920 , 1921, 1922, 1924 programs for the COB Summer Conference and Summer Assembly - 1922 Bulletin for Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren Equity Board - 1922 Minutes of the COB District Meeting  - 1958-1959 Church Extension Project - Lessons in Stewardship Studies - 1954-1955 Brotherhood Fund Giving - 1972, 1973 Memo from Carroll Petry, South Central District of Indiana - 1972, 1973SALT newsletters from the District Witness Commission - Program for the South/Central District Conference, 1972, 1973 - "Together" publication - 1953 - 1966, "Central Region Herald" - 1955-1971 "Guide Lines" - 1922-1958 District News Letters - "Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service" -1948 Middle District of Indiana directory - other COB directories from various years and including District Conference Minutes from 2004, 2005, 2006 - 1895 Annual German Baptist Meeting, Decatur, Illinois, an informational booklet from the Wabash Railroad advertising service and accommodations - 1912 Christmas postcard from Sunday School Teacher, Frank Weybright to Viola Neher - Postcard - Bird's eye view of North Manchester- 1940 Postcard of Peabody Memorial Home - photograph of  a COB District Meeting - 1912 program for Special Bible Term - Notes regarding discussion at Annual Meetings during the middle1800's - Letters, Reports, Elders' Meeting programs - "The Eldership: Ordination and Responsibilities - Guidelines for ministerial ordination - 1940-1941 church organizational list - 1969 letter to Brother Harshbarger (Ladoga Church) from the Heeters. Commemorative plates: COB Buffalo, Mexico, Liberty Mills. Pleasant View and Peru COB directories. Centennial Program of the Mexico COB.  Manchester COB Heritage Celebration,1991, honoring Elder R. H. Miller and Sister Emma Miller along with other Manchester COB historical publications and church directories. 1910 and 1923 joint Sunday School programs.  Statistics, research, meeting minutes and discussion matierials related to the merger of the Middle and the Southern Indiana Districts of the Church of the Brethren. A variety of Northern Indiana District materials.

Anniversary, Three Hundredth Events and Activities.

1. One brochure.

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

Mural History of the Church of the Brethren, the story behind the illustrative murals at Camp Alexander Mack, Indiana.

See Also: Camp Alexander Mack.

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

Supreme Court transcripts, Carl Kime materials.

MC graduate and Church of the Brethren Minister, Carl Kime was conscientious objector. See his videotaped interview MC2008/06.

Photo of Donald F. Durnbaugh. in his office at Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, IL. 

Obituary for Grace Eikenberry, nee Vigles, daughter of John and Clarinda Vigles born near New Berlin, Sangamon County, IL,  29 October 1884.

Obituary for Mary Clingenpeel Eikenberry, daughter of John and Mary Moss Clingenpeel, born near Mexico, Indiana, 9 October 1849.

Black Swamp Church of the Brethren, Paul Halladay Musical Presentation at Northwestern Ohio District Conference.

• CD of Paul Halladay at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
• CD of a partial church service at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.

Henry Ikenberry and Catherine Frances Hirt Family Tree.

"The Three Choices..of Youth," by D. W. Kurtz..

"Ideals of the Church of the Brethren," by D. W. Kurtz.

Historical and congregational materials related to Loon Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

Membership records for the South Bend City, or South Bend Second, Church of the Brethren.

"The Pilgrim," August, 1985, Vol. 32, No. 8.

See Also: "Old Brethren" in The Brethren Encyclopedia.

Information and resources about Orphan Trains from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

Paper by Graydon F. Snyder, Manchester College alumnus:

"The Violence of Power" given at Burkhart Institute at La Verne, 9 April 1970.

"The Re-Creation of Power" (same)

Land records, deeds, financial reports, guest book, treasurer's records, investments, and contracts regarding the West Manchester Church of the Brethren, and possibly "Acme" school, as well as Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College.

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

MC2009/71-CY: Poster from Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1982.

MC2004/709-1: Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College, 1980.