Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs | MC2004/90 | Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified. |
Athletics Records | MU2014/165 | 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. |
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005 | Trustee List | List of trustees and years of service. Last edited 2005. |
Board of Trustees: Photograph Collection | MC2003/43 | Board of Trustees photograph collection. |
Books: Student and Professor Created | MU2020/71 | Titltes: "Modern Poetry," modern poems Collected by members of The Modern Poetry Class of 1927-28 - "A Collection of Poems on the Philosophy of Life," compiled by John Edgar Finney, Volumes 1 and II, circa 1926 - "Facts About Latin America" - "Hymn Studies," a compilation by the Class in Sacred Art, 1928-1929 - "Cicero's Library," by Louise Grossnickle, c. 1929 - "Meditation," by Joan Wheeler Krumlauf (book on art) - "Poems on the Lure of the Road," collected by Cecil Snyder, 1925-1926 - "Recreational Projects and Stunts, Recreational Projects and Stunts for Taking the Wreck out of Recreation," prepared by Garrett Eppley and James Newcom - Study Manual for History of the West (The American Frontier, 1607-1890), compiled by C. Ray Keim - Children('s) Literature in Manchester College Library, 1941 - "A Partial Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles of St. Paul," by R. C. Wenger, 1926. |
Buildings List | Buildings List | This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. |
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College Materials | MU2013/139 | Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. |
Centennial: Interviews | MU2014/37 | Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. |
Chapel | MC2009/74 | Chapel addresses 1943-1944. |
Chapel Addresses: 1943 - 1944 | MC2012/23 | Chapel addresses from 1943-1944 with a Foreward by President Vernon F. Schwalm. |
Church of the Brethren History: WIlliam Eberly Collection | BC2011/25a-y | See the accession page for a complete listing of this collection that includes but is not limited to: Indiana church history, Brethren meetings and annual conferences, sunday school materials and publications, images of Schreisheim, Germany (birthplace of Alexander Mack), Church of the Brethren anniversary materials, Brethren Service in Puerto Rico, Nathan Leopold, West Manchester Church of the Brethren early membership list, and congregational transfer of membership letters from the 1800's. |
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. |
Debate: Schedule, 1930 | MC2007/124 | Debate Schedule, 1930. |
Fisher, Gletha Mae Noffsinger Eikenberry | Faculty/Staff Boxes: Fisher, Gletha Mae Noffsinger Eikenberry | Material related to Gletha Mae Noffsinger Eikenberry Fisher. |
Graduation 1973: Commencement Address - Miller, Irwin and Alumni Awards | MC2010/184 | Wabash Plain Dealer article, 21 May 1973, "Success Slump, Tells Graduates." Dr. J. Irwin Miller was the commencement speaker for the 1973 Commencement. This article recaps Miller's address and also reports on a silent student protest. Another article on the same page states four recipients of the "Outstanding Alumni Award." |
Ikenberry Hall Photographs | Photo Box 106, Buildings, Ikenberry Hall | An assortment of photographs of Ikenberry Hall and the gentlemen who resided there. |
Kinsel, Paul: Collection | MC2011/229 | Memorabilia belonging to student, Paul Kinsel,. The collection reflects his 1928 - 1929 through 1931 - 1932 college experience. |
Long, Weltha Miller | MC2002/175 | Weltha Miller Long Collection circa 1900-1901. |
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission Board | MU2018/63 | Qualifications for a Foreign Missionary and missionary wife - Reorganization Plan of COB Home Mission Work to carry on the work of Church Extension in America and the World. - 1925 Report of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the C. B. I. S. Held at the School 9 1925 along with Recommendations for the Idaho request - Private School Inspection form - Balance Sheet and Statement For Year Ending 1913, 1916,1919, 1925 for the Brethren Publishing House, and Schedule of Business for Directors meeting of the Brethren Publishing House, 1925 - Newspaper clippings - 1942 clipping recapping President Schwalm's Lion's Club speech -"Odd-Fellowship" and its history and Why Christians cannot belong - Secret Societies - 1922 Brethren Publishing House Financial Report - Buying Brethren Publishing Co. stock to support missionary work - Young People's Commission appeal promoting their own publication - Manchester College Audit Report for F/Y 1935 - Manchester College and Manchester College Foundation and Holding Co., Inc. audits,1937 - Preliminary meeting and estimates for Fine Arts Building construction and pledge reports - Official Reports of the General Mission Board 1920-1927 - Helser correspondence - Early Nigerian missionary conflicts - Correspondence 1920 forward, between Charles Bonsack and Otho Winger, including the1937 Japanese capture of the China mission area - Correspondence between the General Brotherhood Board and missionaries in India and China (1913 - 1918) - Copies of Business/Financial Reports/and Minutes of the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board (1912 -1947). |
Mount Morris College: Photograph Collection | MC2004/212 | Identified photographs 1912 and 1913. |
Noffsinger, Nafzger: Genealogical History 1749 - 1993 | MU2017/29 | Noffsinger/Nafzger genealogical history (1749 - 1993) by Dean Noffsinger. |
Noffsinger, Paul | Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Noffsinger, Paul | Material relating to Paul Noffsinger.
See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1950 p.2. |
Noffsinger: Family Bible | MU2014/110 | German bible belonging first to Samuel Noffsinger (1803), then to Eli Noffsinger (1832), then to Soll Noffsinger (circa 1870), and finally to Ezra Noffsinger of Union City, Indiana. |
Oakwood Hall: Photograph Circa 1958 | MC2012/49 | Residence life in Oakwood Hall circa 1958 with students, Jean Noffsinger and Jayne Moore. |
Photgraph Assortment: Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, May Day: Photographs | MC2010/14 | A wide range of photographs of buildings, students, faculty and staff from the 1960's and 1970's. See the complete listing by linking to the accession page. |
Photographs: Art, Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, Football, Sports | MC2006/31 | Assortment of photographs of campus buildings, the construction of Holl-Kintner, the old observatory, May Day, Ikenberry Hall, students and professors, including Allen Deeter, Niswander and Glade. Also included are photographs of Football 1960 - 1976 and Martial Arts. Students in class and on campus, 1974 and earlier: 1974 photo of Yvonne Frey, Dave Ball, Margie Schaeffer. Phil Amadon, Donna Hubscher, Nancy Hood, Patricia Dickens. Photographs of pottery and painting art class. |
Photographs: Assorted | MC2006/31 | Assorted Photographs of Buildings, College Campus, Tennis Courts, Ceremonies, Students |
Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 | Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College. Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. |
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 161 - 169 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169 | A vast assortment of correspondence and materials from a variety of sources concerning personal and professionally related topics. Some are related to the Church of the Brethren One letter of interest regards Mr. Max Pinney, Huntington, Indiana, who donated a charcoal drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary (by the artist, Hansacre, of Chicago) to Manchester College. |
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 62-104 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 62-104 | Correspondence bidding Schwalm farewell as he leaves Manchester College as Dean and heads west as President of McPherson College in Kansas. Letters of congratulation and support and appreciation regarding his great ability. The return of Schwalm to Manchester College as President and materials related to his inaugural event. Also, The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 250th anniversary, Schwalm gives tribute to Carl Holl, Manchester College experiences challenges during WWII. Correspondence between Schwalm and students in Civilian Public Service and students in the military. Schwalm works with the Board of Trustees, and faces staff and student issues. Schwalm's retirement and gift from the Board of Trustees offering theSchwalms a trip to Europe and Africa. Career following retirement and dedication of Schwalm Hall. Materials surrounding, "My Educational Pilgrimage," by Schwalm and a look into Schwalm's life following his presidency. A small collection on the history of Manchester College. Various writings by Schwalm including but not limited to the drafts, "College Life Since World War II," "Christian Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren at Mid Century," and "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College." Correspondence with A. Blair Helman. |
Sherrick, Dorothy: Mount Morris College Diploma | MC2004/193 | Mount Morris College Bachelor of Arts diploma given to Dorothy Sherrick 25 May 1917. |
Sherrick, Dorothy: Mount Morris College Diploma, Music, 1916 | MC2004/191 | Dorothy Sherrick, Mount Morris College diploma from 1916 in the area of Music. |
Sherrick, Marvin: Honorary Degree, Mount Morris | MC2004/192 | Sherrick, Marvin M. ; - "The Trustees of Mount Morris College, Mount Morris, Illinois, on the recommendation of the Faculty, have conferred upon Marvin M. Sherrick the degree of Doctor of Literature and that he is entitled to all the Honors, Rights, and Privileges to that degree appertaining. Given this 25th day of May in the year of our Lord...[1917]...in the Town of Mount Morris, in the State of Illinois.
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Silver Book, The: Tribute to Otho Winger | MC2006/39 | "The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. |
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. |
Winger, Otho | MC2002/104u | Large box filled with Otho Winger materials. |
Winger, Otho: Faculty Prospects | MC2006/13: File Folder Case - Faculty and Prospects Letters | President Otho Winger's correspondence regarding faculty prospects primarily for the 1920's. |
Women's Soccer: Photographs | MU2019/49 | Identified and unidentified photographs of Women's Soccer. Some are dated 2002. |