| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| A Cappella: Tours to 1975 | MC2003/150 | Choir tours to 1975. |
| Academic Affairs | MC2003/242 | Summer funding faculty research proposals 1991 - 1992, 1993 - 1994, 1995. |
| Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita | MU2019/15 | A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including: Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. |
| Brethren Colleges Abroad: Allen Deeter Files | RO2017/1 | Brethren Colleges Abroad materials from the files of Manchester College professor, Allen Deeter. Personal awards and diplomas and commendations. CONFIDENTIAL - materials deal with student and employee information. "Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren World Assembly," July 1992. NOT YET FULLY DESCRIBED OR ACCESSIONED. |
| 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. |
| Collegium Musicum | MC2003/161 | The Collegium Musicum was a "small vocal ensemble" according to the college catalog, but brought together vocalists and instrumentalists to perform early music. Dr. John Planer founded and directed the ensemble.
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Programs, correspondence, financial records, news releases, rosters, instrument information, instructional materials for "Dido and Aereas" (1976). |
| Convocation #073: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Brass Quintet | MU2014/72 wave sound | Convocation #73 - Professor John Planer describes the definition of chamber music and a concert follows. The date is 25 February 1980. |
| Convocation #201: On the Enjoyment of Opera | MU2015/119 | "On the Enjoyment of Opera," "A View from Germany," a recital given by Herr Doring and accompanist during Convocation on 7 October 1985. |
| Convocation #212: Planer, John and Traxler, Janina | MU2015/106 | Professor John Planer and Professor Janina Traxler present a Faculty Series Convocation on 14 March 1986. |
| Convocation #299: China | MU2015/84 | A gathering of individuals who have visited or lived in China, sharing their impressions of and experiences in China. This Convocation took place on 11 September 1989 and is titled, "Changes in the Peoples Republic of China.". |
| Convocation 2007: Triptych | MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video | "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation. Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby. |
| 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 . |
| Deeter, Al: Personal Collection | MU2018/55 Box 1 | Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations, negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa. |
| Faculty and Staff, A-Z: Photographs | MC2003/225 | Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to: Photograph of Manchester College alumus, Wangdi Sherpa. Photo with Dr. William Eberly. Carl Caldwell and parents during parent's weekend, 1978 - 1979. Richard Nixon headline in newspaper with students and Stan Davis, Speech and Drama. Foodservice. Go to accession page to view listing of this assortment of faculty and staff pictures. |
| Faculty Photograph Collection | Two Large Boxes: Photo Shelves | Photographs of faculty. This is a large list of faculty and a large collection of pictures. |
| Holsinger, Clyde W. | Special Collections: 783.4 M312 1975 | Recording: "In Memoriam Clyde W. Holsinger 1919 - 1975," Manchester College A Cappella Choir 1974 - 1975, John H. Planer, Acting Director. |
| Holsinger, Clyde: Recording in Honor | MU2014/104 | Recording titled, "In Memoriam Clyde W. Holsinger," performed by the Manchester College A Cappella Choir 1964-1975, with Professor John Planer, Acting Director. |
| Klingler, Charles: Collection | MC 2011/234 Boxes 3 and 4 | Charles Klingler Collection containing course materials and syllabi 1977 - 1993. |
| Liberal Arts | MC2003/5 | "The Liberal Arts Tradition and Manchester College," essay written 22 August 1978 by John H. Planer. |
| Montel, Gary: Public Relations Wall of Fame, Photographs | MC2004/729: Montel, Gary | Photograph of Gary Montel in the Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, MC2004/729. |
| 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. |
| Music at Manchester College: Public Relations Photographs and Visual Media | MU2012/133 | Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media primarily focusing on faculty and students involved in musical pursuits. |
| Music Department | MU2018/110 | An assortment of materials from the Department of Music, including A Cappella Choir and "What is Man?" (1966) photographs. Slides of instructors and students within the Music Department. |
| Photograph Collection, Public Relations: Wall of Fame, Faculty and Staff | MC2004/729 | Faculty/Staff Photographs: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection |
| Planar, John: Public Relations Wall of Fame | MC2004/729: #30, Planer | John Planer photograph: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, #30 [composite of nine poses, most including slide projector on cart and/or pointed finger]. This photograph is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. |
| Planer, John | Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Planer, John | Material regarding John Planer, Music, Department Head.
"A Statement of Educational Philosophy: The Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Teachers," by John H. Planer, 1/5/75 Reviewed 12/89.
For additional material related to John Planar, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.6. |
| Planer, John: Humanities, Music, Faculty Collection | MU2016/12 | Minutes of the Music Faculty and Humanities Division [Humanities Core] with personal notes by Dr. Planer. Faculty Minutes 1970-1977. Reflection papers by Dr. Planer regarding various Manchester College policies. |
| Planer, John: Photographs | Faculty/Staff Large Photo Boxes, Unit 7, IS - alpha order - Planer | Pictures of Professor John Planer, including Planer playing the crumhorn as part of the Collegium Musicum, circa 1978-1979. |
| Planer, Professor John: An Introduction to Electronic Music | MC2011/101 | This is a recording made for class. Professor John Planer pre-records a presentation that is an introduction to electronic music. Music samples are played. |
| Public Relations Photograph Collection: Faculty and Students. | MC2003/367 | Photographs of faculty, staff and students were taken and displayed in the Administration Building's main hallway on the "Wall of Fame." There are many identified faculty and students in this collection: |
| Public Relations: News Releases and News Clippings | MU2016/1 | News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded. More work is needed. |
| Public Relations: Wall of Fame Photographs | MU2012/85 | Many of these images are from 2002. These are probably faculty/staff and student photographs taken for the Wall of Fame. |
| Reel-To-Reel Tapes | MC2007/229 | 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. |
| Students in Class: Photographs | Photo Box 92: Students in Class | A large assortment of images of students and faculty in class. A partial listing is included on the information page. |
| Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration Materials | MC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 | Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. |
| Town of North Manchester, Newspaper Articles | MC General File: Town of North Manchester Newspaper Articles | Newspaper articles dealing with the Town of North Manchester and/or the Town of North Manchester and the College. Some titles are:
At Manchester College, Conflict Resolution Course Set, 1996.
Two Local Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America, 1988.
Flat Tax Would Only Worsen Inequality, by Worth Weller. |
| Traxler, Janina | Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Traxler, Janina | Material related to Janina Traxler, also might be previously identified as Janina Planer, Modern Languages. |
| Vice President: Box 3 | Vice Presideint's Box: #3 | Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. |
