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TopicAccession #Description Summary
Academic AffairsMC2004/503 Enrollment Guide Collection. 
Academic AffairsMC2011/145 
  • 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.
 
Academic Affairs: Guide BookMC2004/504 Manchester College Guide Book Collection 
Academic Policies Committee: Minutes 2002 - 2004MC2006/30 
  • 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.

 

 
AccreditationMC2003/347 

Materials for accreditation 1992.

 
Accreditation: NCATE 2000MC2003/361 Karen Doudt's submission to NCATE, 2000 
Accreditation: Social Work 1998MC2003/266  Social Work accreditation, 1998  
Accreditation: Student Assessment 1992MC2003/347 

Accreditation Materials, 1992 including:

  • Educational Facilities Revenue BondsManchester College Project
  • Proposed Campus Plan
  • Student Housing Evaluation
  • Energy Use Statistics
 
Adelphian Society: Book, Wild Life in Oregon...MC2011/58 

One book property of the Adelphian Society, a literary society at Manchester College.

"Wild Life In Oregon:  Being a Stirring Recital of Actual Scens of Daring and Peril Among the Gigantic Forests and Terrific Rapids of the Columbia River (The Mississippi of the Pacific Slope) ....... "

 
Admissions: FlyersMC2004/281 File #2 

Flyers from the Admissions Office that were produced by the Office of Printing Services.

 
Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010MC2012/85 - Contents Part One A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. 
Advancement MaterialsMU2018/98 

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.

 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified.

 
Art Department: Drawing, MechanicalMC2007/73 

Drawing, Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical:

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

 
Athletic Department, Groombridge Clipping's BookMC2008/147 Lana Groombridge's clippings book covering the history of the Health and Physical Education program at Manchester College from 1993 through 2006. 
Athletic TrainingMC2004/281, File #4 

The file on AthleticTraining is part of the Office of Printing Services Collection, a collection of 44 files located in Large Box 159.

 

See Also: Education/Professional Programs Division, Accreditation

 
Basketball, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
Bible Collection: General FileMC General File: Bible Collection A file containing pieces of information about bibles and their donors.  These books are part of the Funderburg Library Rare Book and Manchester College Archives and Brethren Historical Collection.  Donors include Calvin Ulrey and Bill Eberly. 
Bible, Geneva, "Breeches" Rare Book Collection  

Article about the donation of the Geneva Bible by Mrs. Shirley Tripp, also known as the "Breeches Bible."

 
Bookstore/Campus StoreMC2002/27 

Bookstore/Campus Store: The file contains fliers, memos, and booklists.

See also:  Oak Leaves 27 October 1960 p.2; 10 November 1960 p.1

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Business Office: GuidebookMU2014/141 One "Your Business Office Guide," indicating appropriate fees, formats and protocols (circa 1949). 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Carbauagh, Pauline BrownMU2017/71 

"Aurora" yearbooks 1940, 1942, 1943 with many autographs and signatures that belonged to the family of Pauline Brown Carbaugh ("Polly"). The 1943 "Aurora" contains an additional loose page that adds names to the "Index." 2 letters of commendation from Paul Cannahan (Secretary of the Northern Indiana Camping Association to MC President Vernon Schwalm and Polly's parents, highly complimenting Polly and MC students, Ruth Hanawalt, Helen Cook and Betty Pottenger, on their outstanding work as camp chefs  during WWII's summer of 1942 (they did the work heretofore done by 3 competent male chefs).

 
Central States Colleges Association: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/293 A. Blair Helman: Central States Colleges Association Collection. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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.

 

 

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 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. 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Civilian Public Service Camp Publications, Garver PapersMC2003/338 

CPS camp publications. Starvation experiment.

For updates about the starvation experiment review the 1945 issues of the Gospel Messenger.

 
Class Gift 1913: BookMU2017/94 

Gift of the Manchester College Class of 1913, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin," with an introduction by Nathan Haskell Dole, 1903.

 
Clubs: ColheconMC2002/55 

The file contains Colhecon Club Programs and articles.

A folder was added on 12 March 2009 by Jeanine Wine with a handbook and student card, materials found in Archives stacks.

See also: Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.1; 27 February 1964 p.3; 22 October 1964 p.4; 18 March 1965 p.1

 
Communications: WBKE, Forensics, DramaMU2019/74 

An assortment of historical materials from Manchester University's WBKE Radio Station.

Certificates establishing the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha forensics honor society (1964), the Pi Kappa Delta Forensic Honor Society (March 17, 1993), and the Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity(January,1975).

 
Concert BandMC2003/162 Concert Band news releases and Concert Band Handbook (1993-1994). 
Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's KitMC2007/156 

Conscientious Objection: Draft Counselor's Kit

 
Denlinger and Funderburg: Family BibleRa220 B471h This bible is the original source of the names and birth dates of the children of Abraham Denlinger (1776-1819).  
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs CollectionMU2013/77 

Materials reflecting the past of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the intercultural Center.  They show the circumstances in which the AAFRO House was created and its evolution into the intercultural Center and developing Office of Multicultural Affairs.

 
Dotterer, John: Mathematics Lecture Notes MU2014/47 

Professor J. E. Dotterer's bound volume of class lecture notes (circa 1926 to 1930).

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

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.

 
Education Department: Indiana State Teachers' Licenses - Historical CollectionMC2012/86 A variety of types of Indiana State Teachers' licenses that belonged to various individuals.  Dates range from 1881 - 1990. 
Education Master's Theses: Physical EducationMC2012/61a-d Education Master's Theses: Physical Education. 
Faculty-Counselor HandbookMU2020/61 1971 - 1972 handbook. 
Flory, Paul: Dr. Allan R. ShultzMU2012/36 A scholarly paper and biographical material related to the career of Dr. Allan Shultz, Paul Flory's first graduate student.  A copy Chapter 8, "PVT, Specific Heat, and Thermal Transitions," by Allan R. Shultz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, from the publication, "Handbook of Polycarbonate Science and Technology, edited by Donald G. LeGrand and John T. Bendler.   
Forensics MC2001/110 

Detailed description of two Forensics boxes filled with materials. Included are newspaper articles, scrapbook, manuscripts from oratorical contests written by MC students: Fujii, Butler, Thomas, Childs, Dye, Mendenhall, Hoffman...and much, much more.

 
Frantz, Dean: EditorialsMU2016/30 A book of editorials written by Dean Frantz that were published within Fort Wayne and North Manchester area newspapers.  They include topics relating to war and peace, September 11 2001, the war in Iraq, the mindset of President Bush, cancer, homelessness, as well as social and ethical concerns. 
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

Materials collected by and related to David Friermood. Also, information on campus buildings and presidents. Retirement photographs of Friermood, Pat Weller, and Linda Richards.

Videos: Eel River Dam Removal, 2005 Alumni Honors Banquet, 2004 A Cappella Alumni Concert, 2004 Wine Recital Hall Dedication, 2004 Honors Convocation 2004.


 

 

 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 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: HandbooksMC2004/43 

Funderburg Library handbooks or guidebooks from circa 1966,1982, 1984.

 
Funderburg, David: Family BibleMU2012/115 The bible of David Funderburg records significant dates in the life of David, his three wives, and his children. 
Garber, Daniel: ArtistMC2002/117 

Lists of paintings, news articles, photos about artist, Daniel Garber.

 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
General Education Requirements: NCA Materials, 1992 2003/347 

North Central Accreditation Materials, 1992 - 24 files.

 
Government, CommunityMC2009/18 

Manchester College Community Government: Handwritten ledger for school year 1949 - 1950 through school year 1960 - 1961, listing income and expenses.

 
Guide BookMC2002/320 

Manchester College Guide Book and Spartan Cue Collection.

Books from 1969 - 1979 and beyond.

 

See Also: Student Handbook.

 
Gump: Family BibleMC2006/20 Thought to be a rare edition, this bible is described as being brought to America by Johann Georg Gumpp on September 18, 1732.  
Health and Physical Education Handbook: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2004/111 Health & Physical Education Department handbook. 
Helman, A. Blair: MemorabiliaMC2012/83 Memorabilia of A. Blair Helman found in the basement of the Administration Building including a personally autographed book to Dr. Blair Helman from Kuniyoshi Obara, the founder of Tamagawa. 
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Honors Program: FlyerMC2004/281: File #2 Honors flyer in File #2 Admission.  This flyer is part of the larger collection MC2004/281. 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932.  Also included are Alumni Association materials.

 
Human Resources: RecordsMC2002/136  

Human Resources records.

  • Affirmative action, student employment, staff handbooks, A. Blair Helman Papers - Human Resources Material MC2002/2d.
 
Human Resources: Student Employee HandbookMC2002/314 

Student employee handbook.

Manchester College Union Employees' Brochure, Centralized Student Employment Policies and Procedures 1978-1981.

 
Indiana Campus Compact: Doudt, NCATE: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/361 

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

 
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
January Term: Tropical and Marine Ecology, Dr. Orpurt MC2007/141 Ecology:  "Tropical and Marine Ecology" January Term course taught by Professor Orpurt.  Eight years of slides, pictures, brochures, etc. 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

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

 
Kauffman, Bruce S.MC2007/18 

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.

 
Kinsel, Paul: CollectionMC2011/229 

Memorabilia belonging to student, Paul Kinsel,.  The collection reflects his 1928 - 1929 through 1931 - 1932 college experience.

 
Kintner, Edward,: TextbookMC2010/98 

Textbook with the handwritten name of Edward Kintner on the cover.  The title of the book is "Guide To The Study Of The Anatomy Of The Shark, Nexturus, And The Cat," by Samuel Eddy, Clarence P. Oliver, John P. Turner, Second Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sones, Inc., London: Chapman &  Hall, Limited.

For more information on Edward Kintner see, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by WIlliam R. Eberly.

 
Kurtz, Ruth Naomi Smith: Student Life, 1930's - 1940MC2008/69 

Momentos from Ruth Naomi Smith who attended Manchester from 7 September 1937 thorugh 2 June 1941, examples include.:

 

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

 

One 1936 Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Winger with a photo of the Otho Winger family.

 

"Rules for Freshman Initiation," probably from the Fall of 1937.

 
Leachman: Assortment of MaterialsMU2017/80 James Leachman's alternative service and draft counseling materials during the Vietnam War (1970's). Refugee resettlement materials (1970's and 1980's). 
Learning Support ServicesMC2002/185 

Records for Learning Support Services at Manchester College.  Learning Support Services provide tutoring and other assistance to students who are at risk.

 
Macfadden, BernarrRare Books: 615.5 M161 m7 

Bernarr Macfadden and Charles Atlas, Angelo Siciliano. A behind the scenes article of interest behind the work of Macfadden and the discovery of "Atlas," "The World's Most Perfectly Developed Man."

Macfadden's Encyclopedia of Physical Culture.

 
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 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 College Handbook Collection: Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A.MC2004/497 

Manchester College Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. Handbook Collection

 
Manchester College: Eberly, WIlliam Collection: Manchester CollegeMC2011/221 

Materials related to Manchester College including the diploma of Bill's father, John Eberly, Class of 1929. 

 
Manchester Magazine CollectionMC2002/195 

Manchester Magazine publications and copies from 1997 - present.

 

For More Information see also: The Manchester Monitor, 7 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 24 April 2001; 8 May 2002 p.19.

 
Marden, Parker G.: Memorial CollectionMU2018/59 "A Distinctive College in Interesting Times: Manchester College 1994-2005," by Parker G. Marden, PhD, President, Manchester College 1994-2005. 
Mathean Scrap Book with Philomathea Literary Society InclusionMC2006/38 Scrap book containing materials on the Mathean and Philomathea Literary Society. 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Book CollectionMU2017/21 Three significant books; (1) "Manchester College, the first seventy-five years," autographed by Eldon Burke, Russell Bollinger, Paul Keller, Gletha Mae Eikenberry, A. R. Eikenberry, V. F. Schwalm, Earl Garver,and  Ira Frantz  (2) "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger (3) "The Story of One World Handcrafts, Iinc.," by Martha Miller. 
Miller, R. H.: Travel LettersMC2009/92 "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.  Good condition.  
Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2009/87 

Elder Robert Henry Miller, minister in the Church of the Brethren had a son, Manchester College Professor Robert Henry Miller, a minister as well.  The accession page gives information about both father and son. MC2009/87 is the manuscript of an unpublished book by Professor R. H. Miller, "Comments on the Gospel of John."

Miller, Robert Henry (1825-1892) obituary in the Gospel Messenger.

 
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. 

 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Movie and Theater: Program Books and StagebillMC2007/68 

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).

 
Muir, Gladdys: "Settlement of the Brethren on the Pacific Slope"MU2015/2 An autographed copy of Gladdys Muir's, "Settlement of ... the Brethren on the Pacific Slope," with a photograph and handwritten dedication to Manchester College's first Peace Studies major, Robert McFadden. 
Multicultural and Intercultural: Pictures and PamphletsMU2014/158 Pictures, pamphlets and memorabilia from A.A.F.R.O House. 
Music: Music Majors' HandbooksMC2003/231 

Music Majors' handbooks from 1964-1994.

 
Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

Actress Michaele Myers Collection that includes personal books and pamphlets, as well as clippings, scripts, pictures and correspondence surrounding her acting career. 

 
Oak Leaves: Book of QuotesMC2011/144 

According to a note adhered to the cover of this notebook, this collection of quotes was gathered while the writer was working on the "Manchester College" pager; 62 years ago.

 
Oak Leaves: Editor's Manual 1946MC2008/192 A handbook for the Oak Leaves editor. A typed, cut and pasted, guide that includes a description of terms as well as many examples. 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets.  See "Scope and Content."

 
Orpurt, Philip: Biology Department NotebookMU2014/148 Dr. Philip A. Orpurt presents the history of the Biology department at Manchester College (1894 - 2005).  His notebook includes humorous stories about Emerson Niswander, provides photographs of instructors, preserves memorabilia, and documents the construction of the new Science Center in 2005. 
Pacifist HandbookMC2012/1 

"Pacifist Handbook, Questions and Answers Concerning the Pacifist in Wartime, prepared as a Basis for Study and Discussion," June, 1939.

 
Performances: "Ye Olde Tyme Concert At Ye College Chapel," circa 1917MC2008/49 

"Ye Olde Tyme Concert At Ye College Chapel." circa 1917.

  • The cast of players and singers includes individuals graduating in 1917, 1918, 1922...so the program probably took place 1917 or earlier.  This humorous event quips:
  • In Ye Borough of North Manchester, On Ye 19th Day of November.  Ye Doors Will be Open at Earlie Candle Light.  Ye Synging Will Begin at 7:45 by Ye Tymebeater's watch.
  • N. B.  Lester Bowser will attend to ye snuffin' of ye candles.
  • N. B.  If at any tyme ye desire to heare ye sweet strains again, ye will clap ye hands and not stampe or scrape ye unseemlie.
  • N. B.  Ye syngers will bring ye tune books, and slippery elm for ye voice, less they syng falslie.
  • N. B.  A solemn silence should prevade ye assembly; yet peradventure some of ye tunes be funny, a little laughter may be indulged, but ye listeners are not to think they can do better than ye syngers.
 
Photgraph MontageMC2007/60 Montage of re-printed material featuring MC characters, buildings, organizations. 
Photograph Collection, Public Relations: Wall of Fame, Faculty and StaffMC2004/729 Faculty/Staff Photographs: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Plunkett, Roy: ObjectsMC2001/3 Objects and plaques in the possession of Plunkett that were received as awards, commemorative items, gifts, or as examples of the varied uses of Teflon. Slides and notecards for presentations. Other Plunkett awards and objects are on display on the second floor of the Science Center and are not documented. 
President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
Football, 1979 - 1982.
Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office - FilesMU2020/8 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). 
Public Relations: CollectionMU2014/143 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: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/83 Faculty/Staff and Student contact sheets, negatives and photographs taken for the Wall of Fame.  Biographies of some individuals are attached to the picture's verso. Dates include 2003-2004, 2005 
Rare Book CollectionMC2012/46 

Ungraded reports submitted to Professor Stacey Erickson during January term 2010 for the class, Culture of the Book.  Reports give information about bibles, books and periodicals from the Funderbury Library rare book collection.

 
Rare Books: PagesMU2019/103 

A collection of pages from antique/rare books reflecting innovations in printing techniques and changes in subject materials from the Koran (page dated 1207 A.D.) to a 1796 common Bible that was printed for public sale and copied from the English Bible by Barker.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101MC2002/236  

C.P.S. Unit 101

"Possible Criteria for Selecting Personnel for Relief and Reconstruction Training"

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

 
Residence Life: Experiential Theme UnitsMC2004/281 File #2 

An Experiential Theme Units flyer is part of this large collection of materials from the Office of Printing Services.

See Also:  Residence Life, Student Development

 
Residence Life: Men's Residence Hall HandbooksMC2004/254 

Men's Residence Hall Handbook Collection, 1963 - 1966.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44 

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.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, 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. 
Sigma Eta Sorority MC2004/496 

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.

 
Silver Book, The: Tribute to Otho WingerMC2006/39 

"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. 

 
Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

Listing of Social Science Materials:

Readings: Appalachia As A Sub-Culture," Social Science Core.

Department Meetings 1996, 1997 - agendas, enrollments, learning goals for the sociology major, the learning portfolio.

Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

For Clubs, societies and organizations: Southern Belles Home Demonstration Club, see MC2009/162d.

 
Social Work: Foster Parent Development MC2007/195a, b, c, d Foster Training Handbook, Home County, Dpt. of Public Welfare, Foster Parent Development Through Child Welfare Staff Training, Mid-Project Progress Report, Final Report. 
Sociology and Social Work: Foster Parent Development MC2007/195a,b,c,d Foster Parent Development Through Child Welfare Staff Training. 
Speicher, Genita Bea SmithMC2007/14a,b 

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.

 
Staff Manual and Staff Employee HandbookMC2008/12 

1.  One Staff Manual, 1981.

2.  Staff Employee Handbook, September 2000 (added to collection 5 March 2009).

 
Student Development: New Student Orientation HandbookMC2003/40 New Student Orientation handbook (1967) and letter to students and parents (date unknown).  
Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

 
Student Government: Black and Gold, Student HandbookMC2004/498 

Black and Gold Student Handbook Collection.  These handbooks were produced by the Student Council.

 
Student Government: Student Council Minutes, 1948 - 1949MC2009/19 Student Council: Minutes 1948 - 1949. 
Student Hanbook: For Non-Traditional and Commuter StudentsLarge Box 166b: Student Handbook Non-Tradtional and Commuter 

Student Handbooks: "Everything a Non-Traditional and/or Commuter Student Wants to Know About Manchester College (But Doesn't Know Where To Go To Ask) 1994-1995.

 
Student Handbook: Fall Orientation, 1997Large Box 166b: Handbook, Fall Orientation 1997 Student Handbooks: Fall Orientation, 1997, "Life's A Cruise! Your Voyage Begins Here!"  
Student Handbook: MC Source, Student Organization Handbook Large Box 166b: MC Source 

The MC Source, Student Organization Handbook 2000-2001, Office of Student Activities (SA).  

 
Student HandbooksLarge Boxes 166a and 166b: Student Handbook Assortment Student handbooks and guidebooks put out by various organizations and departments across the years (circa 1927, prior to 1941, circa 1947, circa 1952, circa 1978, circa 20000. 
Student Life: Handbook, CompassMC2004/501 Compass for the Campus handbook. 
Student Life: HandbooksMC2004/499 Spartan Cue [student handbook] 1966-2002. 
Student Life: HandbooksMC2004/250 Handbooks, 1926 & 1935. 
Student Life: Memorabilia from the 1920sMU2014/124 

Memorabilia including a Manchester student handbook (1927), alumni banquet program (1929), and booklet, "Three Thousand Miles Between," by Prof. J. Raymond Schutz.

 
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
Trees and BuildingsMU2014/118 An extensive report on campus trees by Professor Philip Orpurt, including photographs and slides. Images and postcards of campus structures including historical information and construction dates. Maps of College acreage 1935 forward. History of North Manchester and College, including traditions. 
Van Winkle, Alma Rupel: Handbook and Cards circa 1898MU2013/100 

A Student's Hand-Book of North Manchester for The Year of 1898.

North Manchester College Prayer Meeting Topics - small pamphlet.

The College Sunday School, North Manchester, Indiana, December 1897 - attendance and grade card.

 

 
Vice President: Box 18Vice President's Box: #18 

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

 
Wampler, Sadie Irene Stutsman: Hand O Graphs BookMC2011/126 

Sadie Stutsman Wampler graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  This is the same year that she began entries in "The Hand O Graphs" book, and kept make entries for years following. This book comes with the instructions: Place your hand, palm downwards, on the paper and trace outline.  There are a couple examples given, and then the individual is on her own to gather outlines of the hands of friends, family and celebrities on the following pages.  It is like an autograph book for hands.  The name of the individual is also recorded along with the date.

 
Wampler, Sadie Stutsman, "The Atlas Herbarium," A Collection of DrawingsMC2006/37 "Herbarium" notebook containing watercolor paintings by Sadie Stutsman Wampler.  
Wampler, Sadie: The Silver Book, 1936MC2006/39 

"The Silver Book," directed by Sadie Wampler, 1936.

"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. 

 
WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

 
Winger, Otho and Miller, R. H.: Authors of Travel BooksMC2008/97 

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

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

 
Work Camps: GermanyMC2006/40 

Photo Scrap Book of the Third Kassel Work Camp, 1953, with dedication to Dr. Gladdys Muir.

 
Y.M.C.A.: Handbook CollectionMC2004/497 

Y.M.C.A.: Manchester College Handbook Collection.  Handbooks produced by the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. groups on campus.  Collection includes 1925-26, 1926-27, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1935-36, 1936-37, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1939-40, 1940-41, 1941-42.

 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Bethany Biblical Seminary: HandbookBC2011/5 One handbook from Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1939-40. 
Church of the Brethren: Handbook of Style and UsageBC2012/9 Church of the Brethren Handbook of Style and Usage, Harriet Ziegler, Editor. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/24 Statements, tracts, 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.  A publication, "Prayer for...Missions." 
Mission Twelve HandbookBC2007/22: Mission Twelve One Mission Twelve handbook.  Mission Twelve was created to be a vital depth experience in Christian community.  It was developed in 1962 by the Christian Education Commission of the General Brotherhood Board of the Church of the Brethren.  
Nead: Peter Nead CollectionBC2010/51a,b,c 

Books by and belonging to Peter Nead, 1796 - 1877. 

BC2010/51a: "Theological Writings on Various Subjects (1850),"  by Peter Nead.

BC2010/51b: Book of writings about Peace, given by Russell R. Lambert, Dayton, Ohio, 1944, the great grandson of Peter Nead.  Written in the book is "This Book is the Property of Peter Nead."

BC2010/51c:  "Peter Nead's Book" written on interior along with another inscription, "Given by Russell R. Lambert, R.I. Dayton, Ohio. On the very back page are the words, "Peter Nead's Book of Universalism."  The book title is, "Notes on the Parables of the New Testament, by  Hosea Ballou, Pastor of the Universalist Church and Society in Portsmouth, N.H.....,"1812."

 
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

Women's Fellowship materials of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Shull, ErnestBrethren People File: Shul, Ernest, Butterfly Materials Church of the Brethren minister and Manchester College alumnus, Ernest Shull was a multifaceted individual. His scientific research in the area of "butterflies" was remarkable.  
 


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