Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
Advancement Centennial Event - Step Up To The Future Campaign: Slides and Scans | MU2014/49 | Slides and digital copies documenting the Centennial Celebration's October 1987 kick-off event for the "Step Up to the Future Campaign." |
Advancement: Assortment | MU2012/96 | A variety of materials from the Department of Advancement that was moved to the Archives during office relocations in the Summer of 2012. Alumni Days 2003. |
Books: With Significant Memories | MU2013/88 | Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. |
Building and Renovation | MU2017/64 | Renovation and Construction Newspaper Articles: Razing of Emma Neher residence, Gardner Hall, former biology building, removal of old barracks and maintenance shops. Manchester broadcasts courses by airborne television. More facilities for foreign languages and psychology with new labs. $100,000 maintenance center (Neher Maintenance Center) to be built. 1992 razing of Ikenberry Hall. Articles regarding completed Helman Hall project with the Helmans being honored at dedication. Science Center cost and groundbreaking event. Welcome and Adah Weaver give million dollar gift for New Science Building to President Ed Butterbaugh. MC breaks ground on Recital Hall (2004). Union half-way toward renovation goal (May 2004 article). |
Buildings List | Buildings List | This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. |
College Woman's Club | Large Box 32 | Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. |
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2 | MU2014/52 | Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. |
Cordier, Andrew W and Dorothy Butterbaugh: Collection of Louise King | MU2014/12 | Louise King's collection of photographs and materials related to her father and mother, Andrew W. Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier. |
Friermood, David: Collection | MU2016/15 | 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.
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Fundraising: Helman Hall and Lounge | MC2006/28 | Helman Hall and Lounge, student suite furniture and lounge request. |
Fundraising: Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge, Cawood, Carl | MC2004/158 | Carl Cawood Papers: Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence. |
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Dr. Durnbaugh, President Helman | Baccalaureate and Commencement 1986: Durnbaugh and Helman | Baccalaureate Address 25 May 1986 given by Dr. Donald F. Durnbaugh and Commencement Address delivered by President A. Blair Helman 25 May 1986. |
Helman Hall and Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Dedication: Video | MU2013/72 | 9 October 1993 video of the dedication of A. Blair Helman Hall and the Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge. |
Helman Tapes: Retirement Part 1, 2 and 3 | MC2011/65a,b | Three cassette tapes with tributes to A. Blair Helman upon his retirement and corresponing CDs. |
Helman, A. Blair and Pat Helman | MC2007/146 | 1. One program, "Faith Learning Service A Commitment Recalled." This is an appreciation service and booklet commemorating the legacy of President and Pat Helman. 2. One booklet, "Faith, Learning and Service: A Commitment Recalled." This booklet documents President and Mrs. Helmans' legacy at Manchester College. 2. One program from the Helmans' 50th Wedding Anniversary with a poem by Patricia. |
Helman, Pat: Poetry | MU2013/111 | One large brochure, A Personal Calendar of Beginnings and Endings, with the poetry of Patricia Kennedy Helman and the artwork of Joyce Miller. |
Helman, Pat: Star Church Service | MC2011/83 | Pat Helman narrates a slide presentation delivered at Manchester Church of the Brethren on the topic of understanding God. Other voices join in. |
Helman: Photographs, Oak Leaves | MU2012/9 | Information and photographs about A. Blair and Pat Helman. Photographs from the farewell celebration and from the welcoming of President Robinson and family. |
Manchester College Collection: Collected by Ferne Baldwin | MU2013/155 | Dr. William Robinson speaks at Pike Creek COB (1990), Centennial Celebration auction, Dagny Boebel offers Shakespeare course, David Eicher gives recital (1990), "The Glass Menagerie" (1990), “Good Health and Quality Health Care” workshop, IN State graduate degree to Robert Plummer, Mary Bombich and James Clark in "Hamlet," Dr. R. H. Miller officiates at Guthrie funeral service,Du Pont awards two grants (1963), Carol Stubbs in "Hamlet," Ed Johnston in "Fantasticks," Martha Smeltzer in "Hamlet," City schools employ MC graduates (report by Howard Book), MC appreciates community support (1995), "Oak Leaves" theft of papers and return (1975), Lynn Baker, Howard Sollenberger, A. Blair and Pat Helman, art shows, Public Programs, COB events on campus, new phone system, Charolotte Schutz Deavel, Doris Garey books, Deeter (Religion vs. Christian Tradition requirements), grade change policy (1996), Perry Graham/Peace Center, Nuclear Warfare, Men and Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.
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Negatives: Images | MU2018/45 | A variety of negatives and scanned images from the MC Publications Department. Pictures appear to illustrate the 1970's. Topics include: 1978 dedication of Cordier Auditorium with Andrew Young, accompanying reception in Tall Oaks, the 1978 alumni reunion, "Bus Stop" (May Day Play 1978), May Day trike and bike races, instrumental and music related photos, faculty/staff pictures, McFadden family pictures, athletic images including; Soccer, Frisbee, football, track and field, tennis. |
Photograph: Angelou, Maya | MC2008/134 | Maya Angelou photograph with President and Pat Helman. |
Photographs | MU2013/157 | A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. |
Photographs 1963 | Neg23484: 1963 | Images processed 19 September 1963: a.) Russian Orthodox clergy visiting campus. b.) An interview (radio?) with President Helman on campus mall. c.)Students walking from Holl Kintner Hall of Science. d.) Male students in front of (Ikenberry Hall?). |
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 4 | MC2012/36d | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. August 1999 through December 1999. |
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 5 | MC2012/36e | Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000. |
President's Office: Materials Assortment | MU2014/117 | "M" branded materials from Advancement and Admissions (2006), 2005-2006 President's Report and Honor Roll, 2010 Baccalaureate and Commencement program, advertisement for President's position, notable couples celebrating the tradition of leadership at Manchester College 1989-2004. |
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: Images and media coverage 1994 - 2006 | MC2008/145a-z2 | Slides, Transparencies and News Clips From the Office of Public Relations including Manchester College campus and classroom scenes, athletic and other events, faculty, staff, students and images from the North Manchester area. |
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, | MU2012/125 | Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. |
Ringenberg, Patricia: Local Authors | MU2019/102 | Patricia Ringenberg's documentation of authors associated with North Manchester, Indiana, their writings, and biographical material. |
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. |
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: Collection | MU2019/60 | MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel |
Russian Orthodox Delegation: Records and Photographs | MC2004/338 | Photographs of students, Leon and Iris Wien, A. Blair and Pat Helman, David Waas (?), Russian Orthodox clergymen, and others participating in 1963 reception for Russian visitor. |
Scholarships and Scholarship Day | MC2010/122a,b,c | Three scholarships offered by Manchester College and a sheet regarding Scholarship Day:
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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. |
Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler Collection | MC2012/52 | Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. |
Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester College | MC2004/454-457 | Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. |
Tall Oaks and Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer Collection | MC2011/235 a, b,c | MC2011/235 a: Information about the building of Tall Oaks. MC2011/235b/c: Copies of correspondence between A. Blair Helman and Dr. Jo Young Switzer as well as material related to Helman, President Emeritus,Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer. |
Weimer: Memories of Mrs. Harry Weimer | MC General File: Weimer | The Memories of Mrs. Harry Weimer. |
Young, John: Biographical Material | MU2012/32 | Biographical material related to Dr. John F. Young, alumnus, Naval Aviator, Associate Superintendent of the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. |