| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| AAFRO Club, AAFRO House & Program | MC2009/71-D | Posters from events sponsored by the A.A.F.R.O. Club. |
| AAFRO CLUB: Photographs | MU2018/104 | AAFRO Club pictures from the 1973-1974 academic year. Day Taylor receives an award from Fred Bullock. 1973-1974 alumni event group pictures. |
| Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson Years | MU2020/4 | Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials, ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988 through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference, ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).
See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space. |
| Administrative Minutes, Correspondence and Notes | MU2017/85 | The presidential correspondence of Parker Marden (2000 - 2004) and Jo Young Switzer (2005 - 2008).1987 honorary degree voting memorandum. North Central Association Accreditation materials 1961, 1972, and 1983. Trustee Affairs Committee Minutes 1999 - 2005. Board of Trustees Executive Committee Minutes 2000 - 2006. Board of Trustees minutes, correspondence, and notes 2001 - 2006 |
| Admissions: Posters | MC2009/71 | MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28." |
| Advancement: VHS Tape and Other Assortment | MU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 | VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year. Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry. Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College. |
| Alford, Steve | MC2009/71-SP:Sports | Steve Alford posters. |
| Alumni Reunions and Graduations: Photographs | MU2013/149 | Photographs from commencement exercises and alumni reunions from 1908 forward. |
| Board of Trustees: Cards and Forms | MC2010/137 | One blank form for personal expenses related to the Board of Trustees.
One card announcing the formation of a Presidential Search Committee that would fill the Office on or before July 1, 1994. |
| Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College Materials | MU2013/139 | Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. |
| Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's Files | MU2020/10 | President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. |
| Centennial: Recording of Special Music | MC2007/24 | Centennial Celebration recording featuring the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, the A Cappella Choir, and the Concert Band. |
| Centennial: Interviews | MU2014/37 | Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. |
| Clubs: The Y Getting to Know You Question Booklet, The Green Quiz | MC2010/29 | "Y" getting-to-know-you question and answer booklet, circa 1940 - 1947 |
| College Woman's Club: Interview with Pat and Blair Helman, 1986 | MC2011/68 | The College Woman's Club interviews Pat and A. Blair Helman after the presidential couple's 30 years of service, 12 March 1986. |
| 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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| Concerts: Centennial Celebration 1989 | MU2013/128 | 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. |
| Convocation #173: Asher, Dr. H. | MU2015/57 | Dr. H. Asher presents, "The Mass Media and the Presidential Selection Process," in Convocation on 17 September 1984. |
| Convocation #291: Student Senate | MU2015/87 | Student Senate electoral speeches are presented during Convocation 3 April 1989 as well as various programs initiated within the campus community. |
| 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 . |
| Curriculum Review | MC2004/531 | Curriculum review: Leonard Williams Collection | File | | | 1 | Social Sciences Division 1991-92 | | 2 | Student evaluation questions | | 3 | Senior comprehensive examinations | | 4 | Faculty Executive Committee 1998-99 | | 5 | Honors Committee 1987-89 | | 6 | Faculty Workshop 1999 | | 7 | Faculty survey, presidential search | | 8 | Advisory Council, 1989 | | 9 | Curriculum review 1993-94 | | 10 | Curriculum review 1993-94 | | 11 | Curriculum review 1993-94 | | 12 | Student Senate Constitution committee | | 13 | Freshman experience, including preliminary information on FYC | | 14 | Presidential Search Committee | | 15 | Academic Dean Search Committee | | 16 | Human Diversity Committee |
Also see: Academic Affairs: Manchester College Bulletin October 1977 p.3-4. |
| Dances: Budgets | MC2003/18 | Presidential Ball Collection: Budgets |
| Dances: Dance Collection and Policy Change | MC2002/89 | General and announcement of policy change allowing dancing. The file contains correspondence, signage, programs, invitations, tickets, committee minutes, dance cards from the Robinson Presidential Ball of 1991. Includes information on Presidential Balls, Valentine's Dances, and the Oak Leaves article announcing "At Last - Dancing!" |
| Dances: Poster | MC2004/342 | Presidential Ball Poster-1991. |
| Dances: Posters | MC2009/71, File Folder D: Dances | 1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."
1978 A.A.F.R.O. Club Presents, "Essence in Twilight," Semi-Formal.
circa 1985 Manchester College AAFRO Club and East Hall present "Take Your Sweetheart to Vegas."
1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."
April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."
1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."
No year on poster: "Winter Wonderful's Semi Formal Dance, Featuring: Catch." |
| Dances: Sadie Hawkins | MC2004/447 | Telegram regarding Sadie Hawkins, dated 6 November 1939. |
| Dances: Television Square Dance | Small Box 15 | Newspaper article: "Dale Kesler and a group from Manchester College will appear for the second time on the Television Square Dance program, Promenade 21..." College students appearing, Robert Mendenhall, Bernice Frey, Alvin Schmucker, Phyllis Earp, Herb Eveland, Diane Hand and Professor and Mrs. Dennis Rohrs. "Dale Kesler will call for the group." 1960. |
| Dean's Scholarship | MC2009/24 incorporated into MU2012/117 | Various types of scholarship announcements, large formatted checks and names of recipients from Academic Year 1995 - 1996, Dean's Scholarship, newsclippings. Scholarship Information Assortment. |
| Deeter, Allen | MC2004/143 | Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development [COPRED]. |
| Diversity | MU2020/44 | 17 March 1999 Manchester College "Commitments to Diversity." |
| Diversity: Multicultural Affairs. Historical Folders | MC2012/35 | Historical correspondence from the Department of Multicultural Affairs regarding the speaking engagements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Andrew Young at Manchester College. Invitations to Mrs. Coretta Scott King are also included along with her responses. |
| Earth Day: Poster | MC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus | Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years." |
| Endowded Scholarship Records: 1974-1997 | MU2020/17 | Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997. |
| Funderburg Library | MU2020/46 | Congratulatory letters from La Verne College and Juniata College upon the dedication of Funderburg Library, 29 October 1966. |
| Helman, President A. Blair: Presidential Portrait | MU2016/19 | Oil painting of Manchester College President, A. Blair Helman. |
| Helman: Presidential Correspondence | MU2020/29a | Helman correspondence: A - Hd. |
| Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered Bride | MC2004/710 | Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953. This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger. |
| Inauguration: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora Offices | MU2012/54 | One photograph is marked "inauguration" - perhaps of President Robinson? A. Blair Helman is in the picture. Some other faculty members are identified. |
| Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954 | MC2007/34 | Myrtis Becker Justiniano 's (MC Class of 1954) collection of Manchester College memorabilia, including May Day 1953. |
| 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. |
| McFadden, David: Video of MU Presidential Inauguration | MU2014/159 | 7 November 2014 video documentation of David McFadden's inauguration as President of Manchester University. |
| Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown Collection | MU2013/122 | Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. |
| Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: Posters | MC2009/71 | 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. |
| National Organizations: E through NCATE | MU2020/22 | National organizations associated with Manchester College: Educational Testing Service (1962-1962 - 1982-1983) through National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Also included : World Policy Forum (Institute for World Order), and foundations: Johnson and Johnson Foundation, Warner Lambert, and United Student Aid Funds. |
| Newman, Paul: Contact Prints | MU2013/8 | Contact prints of Paul Newman's stop on campus in April of 1968 while campaigning for Senator Euguene McCarthy who was seeking the Democatic presidential nomination. |
| Office of Printing Services | MC2004/281 | Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets. See "Scope and Content." |
| Parents' Weekend | MC2002/220 | Parents' Weekend programs, news releases and clippings. |
| Posters and Articles From Manchester College | MC2009/71,A-V | 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
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| Posters: Events and Scholarship | MC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various | Posters about campus events and various scholarships. |
| President's Attic | MC2006/13 | President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. |
| President's Box: #1 | MU2016/20 | MC Factbooks, 1988, 1999, 2000, Dashboard Indicators (Fall 2000, 2001), "Toward a Margin for Excellence, Strategic Indicators" (1977), VIA 1996 - 1997 notebook, Helman retirement preparations, Helman portrait preparations, Labor force changes in Indiana, projections for 1996 - 2010, fifty years of Brethren Volunteer Service, BVS volunteers from MC and influence on career, CPS and Brethren Service Committee including Cordier, Shultz, Kinsel, Zigler, Durnbaugh, Eby, West, Indiana Higher Education Facility Study (1967, 1973), Hegis Facilities Data (1970, 1971), ""A Campaign to Strengthen MC," PERC building project, "Reflections on the Theological Exploration of Vocation," study of financial and academic resources at MC (1965). |
| President's Files: Helman | MU2020/31 | Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club. |
| President's Office | MU2013/103a,b,c | Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. |
| President's Office - Files | MU2020/8 | Files belonging to Butterbaugh, Robinson, Marden, and Helman: Presidential Search Survey, Departments and Divisions, Academic Affairs, Ad Hoc Committees, Committees, Community Council (including history), AAFRO Constitution and Minutes, Mooney materials, Staff Association files (constitution, history and minutes). |
| President's Office: Files | MU2014/120 | Materials related to the search for Manchester's 14th president. |
| President's Office: Presidential Correspondence A - M | MU2012/103 Box 1 | Presidential Correspondence A - M. |
| President's Office: Presidential Correspondence N - Z | MU2012/103 Box 2 | Presidential Correspondence N - Z. |
| Presidential Search 1985: Helman, A. Blair Papers | MC2004/311 | Some of these materials may be confidential. Inquire with Archivist. Presidential search 1985 - A. Blair Helman, Manchester College President Emeritus, served as president from 1956-1986.
- William Robinson served as president from 1986-1994.
- Documents include: "Progress Report on Planning for an Orderly and Responsible Transition of Leadership," letter of resignation, and position announcement.
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| Presidential Search Materials | Presidential Search: Manchester College | 2004 packet containing presidential search position announcement, presidential profile and nomination form. |
| Presidential Search: Manchester College | MU2015/38 | Job posting and newspaper articles describing the 1985 presidential search. |
| Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College | MC2009/71 Entire Collection | 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. |
| 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, |
| Public Relations: Posters | MC2009/71: Entire Collection | This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. |
| Roosevelt, Eleanor: Visit to Manchester College, The Story | Roosevelt, Eleanor: Story and Information | Patricia Kennedy Helman's story about Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit to the President’s home. This was prior to the construction of Tall Oaks, and perhaps added to the urgency of constructing a presidential residence. |
| Scholars: Presidential | MU2017/8b | Photographs of Presidential Scholars: 1982, 1984-1985, 1986-1986. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 Master File | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folder #5 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| 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. |
| Schutz, J. Raymond | MC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83 | A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII. Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. |
| 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 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. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew Cordier | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files | Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold. Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Presidential Inauguration Program | MC2004/33 | Two programs of Schwalm's inauguration as President of Manchester College, dated 8 November 1941. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Presidential Portrait, Photograph | MC2008/67 | One large black and white portrait of Manchester College President, Vernon F. Schwalm. |
| Student Research Symposium | MC General File: Dean's Scholarship | Programs and images for Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium, the Student Research Symposium, and the Jo Young Switzer Award for Excellence.
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| Students in the News | MC2010/114 | Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news! Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in. |
| 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. |
| Switzer, Jo Young: Presidential Correspondence | MU2014/105 | Emails between Jo Young Switzer, David Haist, and Parker Marden [2003 - 2005] detailing the transition in leadership between Manchester College presidents. |
| Switzer, President Jo Young: Images | MU2014/108 | Images of Jo Young Switzer as Manchester student, professor, Vice President and Dean for Academic affairs (1993), and as President (December 2004) assembled as an exhibition in honor of Jo's retirement. Accompanying notebook of audience reflections. |
| Tall Oaks: Guest Books | MU2013/154 | Guest books from Tall Oaks, residence of Manchester University president. Signatures span June 1994 through Christmas 2009. |
| Valentine's Dance and Valentine Queen | MC2002/277 | News releases, program from 1957. |
| Vernon F. Schwalm: Presidential Inauguration invitation | MC2003/128 | Invitation to the inauguration of President Schwalm, dated 8 November 1941. Inauguration Program. Also included: letters addressed to "Friend" and "Alumnus" outlining events surrounding the inauguration, from The Inauguration Committee (Carl Holl, Carman Blough, and Chas. Morris). |
| Vice President: Box 6 | Vice President's Box: #6 | Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. |
| Vice President: Box 8 | Vice President's Box: #8 | Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. |
| Winger, Otho | MC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger, Large Collection | 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. |
| Young, Jean and Andrew: Photographs | MU2019/14 | Photographs of Jean Childs Young and Andrew Young, and also of Howard Sollenberger |
