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Full listing > Accession MU2015/130| Accession # | MU2015/130 | | Topic | Belser, Vernon: Manchester Memorabilia, | | Title | Vernon Belser | | Location | Inner Sanctum, Memory Shelves, in order of accession number | | Citation | Vernon Belser, MU2015/130, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana. | | Access | Researchers are responsible for determining copyright status of archived materials where this is relevant to their intended use of the materials. | | Provenance | Mrs. Anna Belser (wife of Vernon Belser) | | Scope and Content | Manchester College memorabilia belonging to alumnus, Vernon Belser (MC Class of 1958), including: Centennial Plate featuring Chime history, MC pennant, and Class of 1958 forty-fifth reunion yearbook (2003). The 45th reunion yearbook of the Class of 1958 includes short biographies of classmates. | | Date of Accession | 09 November 2015 | | Bio History Note | The plate is numbered #120 of 300, and offers the following information about the Chime and the Chime's use during sports and other activity. Manchester College Centennial 1889-1989. The Chime in the tower of the Administration Building, placed there in 1922, proclaimed the beginning of classes, weddings or former students, and results of athletic events. When played quickly they announced a Manchester victory, while slowly meant the team lost. A high-pitched bell indicated one point and a low-pitched was five points. Manchester's score was always given last. The chime still calls the students to class today. | | Archivist Note | Materials, such as commemorative Centennial publications, "Auroras," and "Manchester Magazines" placed with same items within the Archives. Description prepared 9 November 2015 by Jeanine M. Wine. |
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