| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Admissions: Banners | MC2004/407 | Manchester College Banner Collection. |
| Admissions: Posters, Student Recruitment, January Term | MC2010/53 | 1. Folder labeled "miscellaneous assortment." - CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign. CASE stands for Coucil for Advancement and Support of Education.
- Fine Arts Week calendar, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams.
- January Term Opportunities at the Indiana Medical History Museum, Old Pathology Building. This was formerly given the accession number of MC 2003/113 #85 but paperwork was not completed.
- Manchester Activities Council banquet for MAC Officers and new members, 1991, including yearly calendar of events.
- The Charles and Cleda Zunkel Peacemaker Fund Presents, Rev. Dr. C. Wayne Zunkel, Manchester College alumnus, 1992. This poster was formerly given the accession number of MC2003/113 #114 but paperwork was not completed.
- Party with the O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994.This poster was formerly given the accession number of 2003/114 #22 but paperwork was not completed.
2. Folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 containing poster. Formerly MC2003/113 #42 but paperwork was not completed. 3. Folder labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 containing poster. Formerly MC2003/113 #32 but paperwork was not completed. 4. Folder labeled, "Manchester College Publicity," with posters. - "Let each become all that he was created capable of being," by Thomas Carlyle.
- Folder with Manchester College map.
- Poster, "A Journey at Manchester College, Where we believe in preparation for a lifetime."
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| African Art Collection: Photographic Record | MC2010/81 | A partial photographic inventory of the Manchester College African Art Collection. that is currently stored 2nd Floor Physical Plant. Other images are found in the file, African Art and Museum Photo Record by J. Wine, located on the Archives, Scanned Images Drive. Even these photo records do not document the entire collection. There are frightening wooden masks with moveable jaws that have not been photographed. Time ran out before a complete documentation could be made. |
| Andrews, Glenna Blosser | MC2009/84 | Blosser, Glenna. 1936-1937 Diary of Manchester College alumna, Glenna Blosser Andrews. |
| Basketball, Women's: Awared Plaque | MU2015/11 | Plaque with broken LP record recognizing Manchester College's Women's Basketball 1986-1986 "record breaker" of being Conference Champs - 4th in District (18-7). |
| Brethren Historical Collection, Museum, Archives and African Art Collection | MC2011/133 | The papers pertaining to the creation of the campus Museum, the Brethren Historical Collection, the African Art Collection, and the Archives, including the move of the Museum to the North Manchester Center for History. |
| Campus Ministry Board, 1975 - 1980 | MC2003/69 | Brochures, events, and programs advertising campus ministry, 1975-1980. |
| Career Planning & Placement | MC2003/72 | Materials for career fairs, career placement, career newsletters, and career development brochures. |
| CASE | MC2010/53: Folder, Miscellaneous Assortment, CASE | CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign. CASE stands for Council for Advancement and Support of Education. |
| Chapel Program Collection | MC2003/68 | Chapel program collection: - Programs from 1962, 1976, 1976, 1986.
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| Christianity: Pointings Newsletter Collection | MC2002/306 | Pointings: A monthly newsletter of inquiry into Christianity and Higher Education, Newsletter Collection. |
| Church Leaders' Conference Brochures, 1975 - 1985 | MC2003/70 | Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985. |
| Church of the Brethren: Regional Youth Conference | MC2002/308 | 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. |
| Church Relations Update | MC2002/48 | The file contains copies of the church relations newsletter from years 1966-1988. Also included are newspaper articles, public relations statements, Church of the Brethren district "thank you" reports. |
| Class Schedules (Summer Term) | MC2002/330 | Summer Term Schedule of Courses Collection 1943-1981. See Also: The News-Journal, 11 April 1960. |
| College Museum Collection | MC2003/102 | Materials from the old Manchester College Museum. Topics include: Artist/Lecture Series, Graduate Program, Homecoming, A. Blair Helman, May Day, MC Open House, January Term, MC Parent information, Mount Morris College, faculty and student recitals, the "Messiah," music programs, museum related information. |
| College Woman's Club: Platters | MU2015/48a,b | Wrought "Farberware" serving platters from the Manchester College Woman's Club. |
| Committees: Helman and Robinson Years | MU2020/7 | Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era. Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991. Committees and Public Relations.
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| Communications Center Plans for Remodeling | MU2013/19 | Plans for renovating the old library building into the Communications Building. |
| Communications Center: History and Photograph, 1926 | MC2003/116 | Photograph of the Communications Building circa 1926 and brief history of the structure. |
| 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 . |
| Donald E. and Olive Kessler Collection: Liberian Materials | MC2008/196 | Artifacts and books from Donald and Olive Kessler's work in Liberia. |
| Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection | MC2003/106 | Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. |
| 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. |
| Etched Glass Panes: Student Names | MC2011/127 | These appear to be small hand-etched panes of glass. It seems as if each participant wrote his/her name individually, perhaps as part of a College function, reunion, or Church of the Brethren event? |
| Faculty Banquets and Receptions | MC2003/75 Large Box 49 | Faculty Banquets and Receptions Program Collection. |
| Faculty Workshop | MC2003/74 | Faculty Workshops and Worship Services Program Collection. |
| Financial Aid: Materials | MC2003/71 | Financial aid materials, brochures, forms, and rosters from the early 1980's. One copy of newspaper article, November 1994, "M.C. Financial Aid Office Earns Praise." |
| Flory, Paul: Collection | MC2001/2 | Paul Flory Collection. |
| Food Service: Banquet menus | MC2002/305 | Food Service: Banquet menus (1977-1983), brochures, Polynesian Party flyer, information sheets. See Also: The News-Journal, 28 August 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 21 October 1943, p.4; 23 April 1964 p.3; 17 September 1964 p.2; 6 December 1967, p.2; 10 January 1968, p.2; 24 January 1968, p.1; 28 February 1968, p.1, 2; 7 April 1971, p.1; 9 November 1971, p.2; 16 November 1971, p.2; 14 December 1971, p.3; 11 September 1973, p.4; 14 October 1977, p.1; 4 May 1984, p.1. |
| Food Service: The Oaks | MC2004/621 | Carved wooden sign that formerly hung in the Oaks. |
| Football | MU2020/3 | Football (with laces) circa 1933. |
| Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State | MC2010/196 | 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. |
| Football: Photograph | MC2004/676 | Football photograph: 27 x 33" tinted photograph of football team during a game. |
| Funderburg Library: Director's Boxes | MU2019/105 | Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. |
| Funderburg Library: Guides | MC2003/39 | Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide. |
| Funderburg, Alvin | MC2008/109 | Manchester College graduate and author of the Funderburg family history. |
| Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Campaigns of 1960-s - 1980's | MC2003/41 | "Focus on the Seventies," "Step Up to the Future," and other campaigns from the late 1960's through 1980's. |
| Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988 | MC2003/38 | Centennial Campaign - "Step Up To The Future" - circa 1988.
Dinner invitation, letter of intent, and campaign literature. |
| Guide Book | MC2002/320 | Manchester College Guide Book and Spartan Cue Collection. Books from 1969 - 1979 and beyond. See Also: Student Handbook. |
| Gym Bag: Laundry Bag | MU2020/80 | Cloth bag with the College seal and "Manchester SPARTANS, compliments of C. E. Brady Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes." |
| Hawthorne Program: Photograph and Video Collection, 1999 - 2000 | MC2004/391 | 1999 - 2000 Hawthorne Program The Lilly Endowment funded Hawthorne Program was designed to help prepare African American and Hispanic students (grades 6-8) for college or other educational opportunities beyond high school. Scrapbook from 1999-2000. Negatives. 3 VHS videocassettes. 24 camcorder videocassettes. |
| Hay, Mary Elizabeth: Certificate, Business Writing, 1919 | MC2004/667 | 1919 Certificate in Penmanship for Practical Business Writing through the Zaner Method of Arm Movement Writing, Ina Hornish, instructor. Student: Mary Elizabeth Hay |
| Hiroshima: Ken Brown | MC2010/38 wave sound | Professor Ken Brown's Sermon Regarding Participation in 1977 Peace Walk and A-Bomb Conference, Japan. |
| History: Postcard, Dead Man's Hill, Argonne, 1918 | MC2009/136 | History, Indiana and Local: Postcard: Dead Man's Hill, Captured by the 35th, 26 September 1918, Argonne. |
| Home Economics: Decorating | MC2011/49 | Two women with delightful voices speak about the "museum look" for the home, that includes art everywhere, even in the bath. There is a plethora of art for purchase, from newly sprouting galleries to department stores. The remainder of the tape records stock prices. |
| Human Resources: Student Employee Handbook | MC2002/314 | Student employee handbook.
Manchester College Union Employees' Brochure, Centralized Student Employment Policies and Procedures 1978-1981. |
| Humanities Division: Posters | MC2010/53:Folder #1 | Humanities Division Poster: Fine Arts Week, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams in File Folder #1 of MC2010/53. |
| Ikenberry Hall: World Record | MU2020/56 | Sweatshirt commemorating the 101 hour touch football game played in 1969 by the men of Ikenberry Hall. |
| Ikenberry, L. D. Hall Plaque | MC2004/720 | L. D. Ikenberry: Ikenberry Hall plaque that hung on Ikenberry Hall (named for L. D. Ikenberry) until it was razed in 1992. |
| Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72 | MC2002/302 | Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72.
1969 study of P-NP enrollment, 1972 enrollment at IN colleges/universities, 1972 study of MC majors, 1968 Institutional Functioning Inventory profile of MC faculty. |
| 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 |
| 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 Activities Council: Banquet Poster, 1991 | MC2010/53: MAC Banquet 1991 | Manchester Activities Council (MAC) poster: MAC banquet for Officers and new members, 1991 with yearly calendar of events. This poster is part of the larger collection MC2010/53. |
| Manchester College: Contributions to a Better World | MC2010/194 | Letter to Timothy K. Jones of Manchester College by Robert S. Zigler, Washington, DC. The letter starts: "Here's the stuff re MC and the contribution to a better world." A list cites Manchester College graduates that have been involved in Relief, Rehabilitation and/or Development. |
| Manchester College: Museum | MC2002/210 | Manchester College Museum: Correspondence, committee minutes, budget. Expenses for the set-up of the "Museum." Correspondence. Ferne Baldwin, organizer. Ethnographic art files: Zigler, Kessler, Moyer, Rupel. See also: Oak Leaves, 30 November 1944. |
| May Day Celebrations: of the 1920's | MU2013/32 B | Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens, and their Courts (1920 - 1929). |
| Miller, John J. and Elizabeth Chrowl Miller: Family History | MC2009/44 | 91st Annual John J. and Elizabeth Chrowl Miller Family Reunion, The Miller Odyssey from Switzerland to Elkhart County, IN and Beyond, Proof Edition, published by Mearl Grabill. |
| Moyer, Faye: African and Mideast Artifacts Collection | Large Box: Museum | Correspondence regarding the Faye Moyer African and Mideastern artifacts collection. |
| Multicultural Affairs: Deceased Friends | MU2019/92 | Five photographs of Manchester University staff and students who died during 2016. These pictures were used in a "El Dia de Los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. |
| Multicultural and International Photographs | MU2014/17 | A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of identified pictures of student participants. |
| Native American Pottery Sherds: Arizona | MC2007/139 | Native American relics - potsherds from Arizona pueblo and some (Miami) tool fragments found on the Manchester campus |
| Office of Printing Services: Poster | MC2010/53: O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994 | This is part of the larger collection accessioned as MC2010/53. |
| Oriental Manuscripts | MC2009/47 | Japanese or Chinese calligraphy in black ink on large pieces of paper. |
| Our Missing Links | MC2006/18_Removed | Newsletter/magazine published by Kosciusko County Historical Society, IN., Genealogy section . Also included is a genealogy publications list (May 1990). 1. Genealogical Newsletters pertaining to Kosciusko County, IN, from 1981 through 1991. It has not been determined if all issues are included. 2. Publications List of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Indiana, Genealogy Section (May, 1990). |
| Parents Association Newsletter | MC2002/219 | Parents Association Newsletter. See Also: Parents Association Newsletter contained in the College Museum Collection, MC2003/102. |
| Parents' Weekend: Pamphlets, 1974-85 | MC2002/303 | Parents' Weekend Pamphlet Collection, 1975-1984. |
| Peace Studies: Library Dedication | MC2002/304 | Program from dedication of Peace Studies Library, pamphlets. |
| Photographs from the College Museum | MC2008/173a-e | Photographs from the Museum.
Fenton art glass lamp celebrating the town's sesquicentennial year, May 1985 Bulletin pg. 12.
Commemorative china, 1986-87.
African artifacts, Photographer, Bob Cheeseman, (class of 1992), photo taken 29 September 1989.
Photo of commemorative glassware, Manchester pennants and miscellaneous college artifacts, including Bawlings Basketball Score Book. Photographer, Bob Cheeseman. Photo taken 29 September 1989.
Photo of projector from the Biology Department. Photographer, Bob Cheeseman. Photo taken 29 September 1989.
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| Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6 | MC2012/36f | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988 | MC2001/3 Box 1 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #1: 1938 - 1988. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988, 1989 | MC2001/3 Box 2 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #2: 1988 - including 50 years of "Teflon" and the Du Pont Plunkett awards (1988, 1989 and beyond). |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical Material | MC2001/3 Box 3 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. |
| Poster: Centennial Auction, 1990. | See MC2010/53 | The poster labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 is part of the larger collection MC2010/53. |
| President's Office | MU2013/103a,b,c | Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. |
| President's Office: Assortment | MU2012/103 Box 5 | A vast assortment of materials from the Office of the President, some confidential. |
| Printing Plates | MU2015/8 | Three plates used for printing: "Oklahoma," 1961, Basketball, Football. |
| Protests: 1969 -1970 School Year | MC2002/318 | Protests: A series of articles and statements regarding the tumultuous year leading up to the final two weeks of the 1969- 1970 School Year." |
| 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, |
| Recognition Events | MC2002/307 | Recognition Events Program Collection:
MAC Recognition Banquet (1986), President's Recognition Dinner (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986), Secretaries' Luncheon (1977, 1980, 1981), Recognition Celebration for Helmans' 25th Anniversary (1981), Senior Recognition Day (1947), Recognition Event for Emerson Niswander (1980), Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony (1955), Recognition Banquet for President and Mrs. V.F. Schwalm (1956), Recognition Service for Otho Winger (1936), Recognitions Day (1961), Awards & Senior Recognition Convocation (1969), Awards Day (1959), Recognitions Chapel (1960). |
| Residence Halls | MC2002/309 | Pamphlets on housing, residence life, and visitation. Information booklet on Ikenberry Hall, published in 1962. Ikenberry Hall constitution. Farewell to Oakwood Hall. |
| Robinson, William: Inauguration as President | MC2002/310 | Programs and materials from the inauguration of William Robinson as Manchester's President in 1986. |
| Scrolls: Asian | MU2020/69 a,b | Paper scrolls with printed characters, probably Chinese. |
| Senger, Nettie: Buddhist Bible Vol. 4 | MC2011/93 | Nettie M. Senger, Manchester College Class of 1915 and Church of the Brethren missionary to China, presented "Buddhist Bible, Vol. 4" to the Manchester College Museum. |
| Senior Send-off | MC2010/53: Senior Send-off | Part of a large collection, the folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 contains a poster for this event. |
| Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society | MC2002/311 | Natural Sciences Division materials including Pamphlets from symposia, Sigma Pi Sigma information, Indiana Academy of Science 1979 meeting booklet. |
| Slides, An Assortment | MC2010/77 | This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to: Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe. |
| Soccer | MC2002/312 | Soccer programs. |
| Student Development: New Student Orientation | MC2002/301 | New Student Orientation Pamphlet Collection,1967-1987 [incomplete]. |
| Student Development: New Student Orientation Handbook | MC2003/40 | New Student Orientation handbook (1967) and letter to students and parents (date unknown). |
| Student Government: Articles of Organization | MC2002/315 | Student Government Articles of Organization from 1963, 1969, 1980. |
| Theatre: Tri Alpha and Alpha Psi Omega | MC2002/331 | Theatre department programs from 1920-1989 (incomplete). Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity certificate. |
| United Nations Flag | MC2002/172 | See: Oak Leaves 3/6/68 p.1; 5/1/68 p.2; 10/15/69 p.4; 10/29/69 p.1, 9 |
| Vice President: Box 6 | Vice President's Box: #6 | Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. |
| Winger, Otho: Native American Research | MU2017/14 | Research and correspondence related to Otho Winger's works on Native American history. Notes include but are not limited to the Potawatomie, speeches delivered at the Indiana Council on the Mississinewa, land reserves of the Miamis, bloodline of Frances Slocum, notes on the Kickapoos, historical articles, such as "The Baptists and the Indians," by T. C. Townsend, and "The Trial and Hanging of Hubbard at Wabashtown," by Townsend. |
| Workshops, Symposiums and Seminars | MC2002/333 | A partial listing of workshops, symposiums and seminars by year. |
