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TopicAccession #Description Summary
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
Brethren Student Christian ConferenceGospel Messenger  Brethren Student Christian Conference, See: Gospel Messenger 12 January 1946 p.7-9 
Burke, Eldon: James T. Westwood CollectionMC2010/74 

James T. Westwood Collection:

  • Biographical materials about Professor Eldon Burke and William Schuhle with a large caricature of Burke drawn by Schuhle. 
  • "Bibliography for the Study of World History," with a supplementary bibliography on "The Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime," compiled by Dr. Eldon R. Burke, Ph. D.
 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Church & Higher EducationMC2002/47 

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

Gospel Messenger 8 September 1945 p.7-8; 15 September 1945 p.9-10; 22 September 1945 p.11-12; 12 January 1946 p.11-13; 23 February 1946 p.8-9; 9 March 1946 p.3-4, 25-26; 27 April 1946 p.8; 6 July 1946 p.23; 30 November 1946 p.5-13; 8 November 1947 p.9-10, 11-12; Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.1; June 1951 p.1; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.4; Oak Leaves 6 October 1960 p.1; Religious Activities.

 
Church of the Brethren History: WIlliam Eberly CollectionBC2011/25a-y 

See the accession page for a complete listing of this collection that includes but is not limited to: Indiana church history, Brethren meetings and annual conferences, sunday school materials and publications, images of Schreisheim, Germany (birthplace of Alexander Mack), Church of the Brethren anniversary materials, Brethren Service in Puerto Rico, Nathan Leopold, West Manchester Church of the Brethren early membership list, and congregational transfer of membership letters from the 1800's.

 
Civil RightsCivil Rights: Information 

See Also:  

Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.17; 20 January 1945 p.4; 27 January 1945 p.17, 18;  10 February 1945 p.9, 13; 17 February 1945 p.3-7; 14 April 1945 p.2, 3; 21 April 1945 p.9; 28 April 1945 p.9; 26 May 1945 p.2; 24 November 1945 p.25; 13 December 1947 p.6.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 
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.

 
Civilian Public Service: Photographs and Publications in the Francis Barr CollectionMC2011/233 

Civilian Public Service camps, photographs, publications and events, including but not limited to: 

  • Pictures from Waldport, Camp #56, in Washington State.
  • Holly Inn, Pinehurst, North Carolina. "May 15, 1945 - July 6, 1945, Room 302, "A Typical Pneumonia Guinea Pig Experiment.
  • Starvation experiment of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, Angel Keys, Ph D., Director.
  • The Reporter, Vol. V, No. 7, March 1947.
  • The Compass, Summer and Fall, 1944.
  • Smoke Jumper bi-annual.

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

 
Conscientious ObjectionMC General File: Conscientious Objection  

This file includes a wide variety of materials related to conscientious objection including tax resistance, draft counseling, correspondence related to Indiana Draft Counseling (1950's and 1970's), and peace related events.

See also: Civilian Public Service; Conscientious Objection Citations in the Gospel Messenger; Compulsory Military service; Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Selective Service System.

 
Conscientious Objector: Starvation ExperimentsLarge Box 119  

"Men Starve in Minnesota, Conscientious Objectors Volunteer For Strict Hunger Tests To Study Europe's Food Problem," article in unknown publication with large photographs.  Shown are Samuel Legg, Edward Cowles, James Plaugher and Dr. Ancel Keys [MC2003/333].

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

 
Cordier, Andrew: ArticlesMC2002/173 Four articles published during Cordier's time with the United Nations. 
Crumpacker, Franklin Henry and Anna NewlandReferences 

Research references for Franklin Henry Crumpacker and Anna Newland Crumpacker.

 
DiversityLarge Box 114  

Diversity: Oak Leaves, 13 Nov. 1998 issue, "Mel White to Speak to Upcoming Convo." 

Report from the Sub-Committee on Non-Traditional Concerns, 23 March 1988.

 

Non-Traditional = "The student who after a period of time returns to the educational setting."

Diversity: E-mail incident and response from Office of Academic Affairs, 1998. 

Assessment:  "Diversity at Manchester College, Results of the Campus-wide Diversity Assessment Conducted by the Manchester College Human Diversity Committee and Cox & Associates Consulting," Assessment Conducted: Spring 1999.

 
Ebey, Adam: Student at Mount Morris CollegeMC2004/721 

Adam Ebey Collection: Collection of grade reports, Sunday School certificates, and other material documenting Adam Ebey's time at Mount Morris and Manchester Colleges.

 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsMC2008/79 

Russell Bollinger: Photograph with Kintner, Hartsough and Beahm.  H. L. Hartsough served as pastor of Manchester Church of the Brethren.

For more information on H. L. Hartsough see See: Gospel Messenger, 7 April 1945 p.12; 5 May 1945 p.12; 19 May 1945 p.20; 2 June 1945 p.12; 1 September 1945 p.12; 6 April 1946 p.7-9; 16 November 1946 p.5-6, 10-11; 8 November 1947 p.5-6.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong 

Moy Gwong was the first international student to receive a degree from Manchester College in 1920.  He went on to be an outstanding Church of the Brethren missionary in China.

 
Heifer Project MC2002/129 

Files:

1    Articles, general information including historical, brochures. 

2    Articles, general information including historical, brochures. 

See Also: 

Relief and Rehabilitation; Gospel Messenger articles.

Kermit Eby "Gospel Messenger" article, 1951 including "Faith" the cow and Dan West.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Vietnam War eraMC2004/297 

During the Vietnam War era, Manchester College faced criticism from its own students as well as from outside entities. Correspondence and other material regarding the College's handling of the issues surrounding the Vietnam War.

 
Helman: Recorded Interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman. Media Cabinet: Helman Interview 

Recorded interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

 
History of Manchester College: Written MC2004/257: Written Histories Barnhart, Marjorie.  "Manchester College Starting to Build Campus-of-Future."  The News-Sentinel.  8 November 1947.

Bavender, Christine.  "Manchester Born as a Seminary."  Wabash Plain Dealer.  2 May 1989.

Ferne Baldwin's word-processed notes from The College Standard.

"Manchester College."  Undated, unsigned document describing the history of the College.

"Manchester College Begins 85th Year This September."  Unknown newspaper.  16 August 1973.

"Manchester College Dates Back to 1860 in Roanoke."  Wabash Plain-Dealer & Times Star.  17 May 1941.

Schwalm, V.F.  "Some Periods and Persons in the History of M.C."  Text of speech given by V. F. Schwalm during A. Blair Helman's tenure as president.

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

 
Ikenberry, L. D.MC General File: Faculty/Staff  

Material regarding L. D. Ikenberry [Levi Daniel] who between 1900 and 1943,taught mathematics, science, astronomy, pedagogy, geology, and served as treasurer, vice president, and acting president of Manchester College.  Ikenberry Hall was named in his honor.  He died on December 29, 1957.

Interview of Wilbur Dunbar by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry.  Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather.

 
Kagawa: "An Institute of Christian World Order," 1936"A Century of Faith, Learning and Service," pg. 116 

A conference entitled "An Institute on Christian World Order," featuring Japanese activist, Kagawa, took place at Manchester College in 1936. 

Kagawa, see alsoGospel Messenger, 21 July 1945 p.3; 19 January 1946 p.4; 28 December 1946 p.17; 29 March 1947 p.25; 5 April 1947 p.2; 29 November 1947 p.17. 

 
Keller, Paul Faculty Staff Boxes: Keller, Paul  

Material related to Paul Keller.

 

Saa also: Gospel Messenger 3 March 1945 p.10; 20 July 1946 p.12; 28 September 1946 p.6-7;  Manchester College Bulletin February 1951 p.2; October 1951 p.2; November 1978 p.1.

 
King, Rufus Faculty Staff Boxes: King, Rufus  

Material related to Rufus King.

 
Klingler, Charles D. Faculty Staff Boxes: Klingler, Charles D.  

Material related to Charles Klingler, English Department.

See also: Gospel Messenger 29 March 1947 p.15; 28 June 1947 p.3-4 

 
Laymen's Citation Award Program MC2003/51 

Laymen's Citation Award Program:

  • Those honored in 1955 were:  Wilbur Stover Barnhart, Dr. Curtis Buford Bowman, Nevin L. Coppock, Joseph Benjamin Flora, Theo Allen Hoover, Harold Kenneth Loutsenhizer, Thurl Donald Metzger, Dr. Daryl McCoid Parker, F. Willard Powers, Orion J. Stover, Modena Minnich Studebaker, and Daniel West.
 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Manchester College Chime ArticlesMC General File: Chime File 

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

"A Tradition Begins at Manchester," from the Manchester College Bulletin, May, 1964, by James Wampler (Class of 1966).

Lila Hammer, Registrar for Manchester College(Class of 1979). 

Note:  Lila Hammer, Registrar, writes about the history of the chime, chime pranks, and the experience of being a chimer.  To read the article look in the MC General File: Chime.

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

Manchester College Bulletin August 1947; December 1949 p.2; October 1975 p.6; January 1978 p.8; November 1978 p.6;

Oak Leaves 14 December 1961 p.2; 28 January 1965 p.2 (history); 19 February 1974, p.4; 30 September 1977, p.1; 28 October 1977, p.2; 21 November 1980, p.6.

 
Manchester College: Relief and Rehabilitation Relief: Information See Also: "Manchester College Involvement in Relief and Rehabilitation Activities During and Following World War II," Y.M.C.A., Heifer Project, Faculty/Staff Shultz, L.W.; Civilian Public Service; Gospel Messenger, 27 January 1945 p.19.  
Messenger: Lineage of the MessengerCOB General File: Messenger This timeline traces the ancestory of the Messenger from  "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" [1851] and the "Christian Family Companion" [1865], and many publications in-between. 
Metzger, Thurl Donald: Brethren PeopleMC2003/51: Metzger 

Thurl Donald Metzger is a Manchester College alumnus and member of Manchester College Class of 1938.   He was a recipient of the Laymen's Citation Award, an award given by Manchester College to honor outstanding members of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

Much more material than can be described. Please go into the accession page to read Scope and Contents. The collection includes the following but is vastly larger:

Obituaries, information on the Shull children, photograph of son of Moy Gwong,  "Memory Speaks, North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years," program for play written by Dr. Charles Boebel, article from "The Noble County American," Albion, Indiana, Thursday, June 24, 1982, pg. 7 regarding the Potawatomi Chief Simon Pokagon, Last Chief of the Potawatomies, personal information about Edith Alice Miller, letter by Otho about his wife's, Ida's death, and Class of 1926 Information, as saved by Edith Miller.

For more information on Edith Alice Miller see West Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Miller, R.H. Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Miller, R.H.  

Material related to R. H. Miller.

For more material related to R. H. Miller, see: Gospel Messenger, 24 February 1945 p.8-9; 3 March 1945 p.4-5; 24 March 1945 p.4-5; 14 April 1945 p.14; 23 June 1945 p.12; 16 February 1946 p.14-15; 29 March 1947 p.5-6; 2 August 1947 p.8-9; Manchester College Bulletin, January 1949 p.1; February 1949 p.2; February 1950 p.2; March 1953 p.2; July 1953 p.2.

 
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.

 
Mount Morris College: Additional MaterialAdditional Resources See also: The College Campus; Gospel Messenger 27 January 1945 p.11; Manchester College Bulletin February 1952 (entire issue); January 1975 p.11; July 1975 p.13; Memorabilia; Memories of Old Standstone,Mountaineer, Our Young People Postcard Collection; Photo Boxes 146, 158-161. 
Mount Morris Fire, 1912The Gospel Messenger 

Mt. Morris College, fire of 15 January 1912. 

See: The Gospel Messenger, 27 January 1912.

 
Mow, JosephGospel Messenger: Mow, Joseph For Joseph Mow, See Gospel Messenger, 18 August 1945 p.6-7. 
Muir, GladdysLarge Box 89 (Peace Studies 4): Muir, Gladdys 

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

Added from MU2019/15 Establishment of the Gladdys Muir Memorial Peace Studies

 
 
Peace StudiesPeace Studies: Additional Information 

See Also:  Church of the Brethren; Gospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.8; Manchester College Bulletin, January 1952 p.4; July 1952 p.1; Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.2; 13 February 1964 p.2;13 May 1965 p.2; Peace; Photo Box 58.

 
Petersime, Ray: Poland and Post WWII ReliefMU2021/9 Documents related to Ray Petersime's May 1946 trip to Poland where he delivered hatching eggs to a war torn population, and Petersime's subsequent European relief activities (February 1946 to May 1948).  
Physical Plant and CampusPhysical Plant and Campus: Additional Information See also: Aerial views of campus; Buildings; Gospel Messenger, 23 June 1945 p.5; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1950 p.3; July 1951 p.4; July 1977 p.9; Oak Leaves, 19 September 1963 p.1;  3 October 1963 p.2 (history); Photo Box 148. 
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.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

Article Collection:

"Action of U.S. Congress." Gospel Messenger 92.31 (July 31, 1943): 17.

"Education for Service in Relief and Reconstruction Organized…" Gospel Messenger 92.20 (May 15, 1943): 19.

"Foreign Relief Training." Gospel Messenger 92.41 (October 9, 1943): 14-15.

"Manchester Unit."  Second Mile [publication of C.P.S. Camp #48, Marienville, PA]. July 1943.

"Plans for Manchester Relief Corps." Gospel Messenger 92.32 (August 7, 1943): 21.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Camp 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2002/295 

Matriculation cards for all students enrolled in Manchester's 10-week relief training program.  Student information included: name, marital status, rooming location, parent's name, home address, courses, grades.

 
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"

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2004/9 

C.P.S. Unit 101 Registrar's Records along with a brief history and reference material describing the creation of CPS Camp 101 and its sub-camps, of which Manchester College was one. Manchester College's 10-week program was directed locally by Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  The sixty-seventy CPS'ers were chosen by Brethren Service Committee, and the plan was for them to leave the country and begin relief and rehabilitation work immediately after the program's completion.

 
Religious ActivitiesReligious Activities: Information 

See: Aurora 1919 p.45; Gospel Messenger 13 January 1945 p.9; 3 March 1945 p.9; Oak Leaves 10 November 1960 p.1.  

See also: "Outreach Ministry Teams" under Religious Activities.

 
Rieman, T. WayneFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rieman, T. Wayne 

Material related to T. Wayne Rieman, including:

  • 1996 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute, Manchester College with a dedication to T. Wayne Rieman, 1912 - 1994.

For additional materials related to T. Wayne Rieman, see: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945; 20 July1946 p. 22-23; Manchester College Bulletin, December 1949 p.2; October 1953 p.1; July 1978 p.7; The News-Journal 16 November 1994 p.4 (obit).

 
Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
Sawquehanna, the White LilyMC2003/140 Beckner, W.O. "Sawquehanna, the White Lily,"  Gospel Messenger 5 August 1922, pg. 484.  The story of a girl (perhaps Brethren) who was captured by Native Americans, only to be reunited with her birth mother through the memory of a song. 
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 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

A great deal of material including but not limited to: Correspondence surrounding Schwalm's trip to Nigeria, including letters to and from missionaries and interaction with the Foreign Mission Commission of the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board. Issues regarding the Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home and Schwalm's leadership in the creation of Timbercrest.

Many drafts of presentations as well as completed speeches, articles, and sermons by Vernon Schwalm, including an address given in the fall of 1923 at Manchester College, the year the Academy was eliminated. Schwalm gives a brief history of the institution.

Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 144a - 146144a-146 

Schwalm's correspondence dealing with Church of the Brethren related materials, including reminescences of Baugo Church of the Brethren. Materials surrounding the 250th anniversary of the founding of the denomination. Bibliography for the study of church history.  Corespondence with individuals at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Illinois on a variety of topics. Annual Conference program committee notes and other Annual Conference materials. The collection contains a variety of letters, including that of Siegfried Leffler of Germany, giving thanks for a donation towards a peace bell.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
Shultz L. W.: Piney Woods School MC2001/12a  

L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

As Director of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana, L.W. Shultz sponsored the tours of the Cotton Blossom Singers of The Piney Woods Country Life School, located in Piney Woods, Mississippi.  He also spoke at Piney Woods on several occasions. 

 
Shultz, L. W.MC2001/12c  

Genealogical information and correspondence (1947-1976) pertaining to L.W. Shultz who worked and taught at Manchester College in various positions (Librarian, Mathematics, Religious Education, Principal of Preparatory Department, Academy, Modern Languages) during the years 1924-1943.  The collection also contains books by L. W. Shultz.  Publications include an autobiography, a history of the Brethren, and a history of Camp Alexander Mack.

See also:  For related material regarding L. W. Shultz, see: Camp Alexander Mack; Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.2; Gospel Messenger, 14 April 1945 p.9-10, 16; 15 September 1945 p.12; 24 November 1945 p.20; 23 February 1946 p.20-21; 9 March 1946 p.16; 16 March 1946 p.21; 30 March 1946 p.20 (photo); 6 April 1946 p.18-19; 15 June 1946 p.21; 28 September 1946 p.11; 16 November 1946 p.17; 21 December 1946 p.21; 11 January 1947 p.16; 8 February 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10; Photo Box 156.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

 
Stafford, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stafford, William 

Material regarding William Stafford. William Stafford (1914-1993), US Poet Laureate 1970, received Relief and Rehabilitation training in Civilian Public Service Camp 101 at Manchester College 1943, was member of MC English faculty 1955-56, and visited the college many other times.

For Relief and Rehabilitation Training 101 at Manchester College, see MC2002/236.

 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

 
Student: Deaths & InjuriesMC2002/258 

Students' records of deaths including articles, e-mails, and memorial services.

Marsa A. Hatten, Michael T. Petry article 16 February 1987.

For information on student deaths during the 1918 flu epidemic see "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs 39 - 40.

See Also:  Aurora, 1946 p.67. Oak Leaves, 4 December 1947 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 26 November 1969 p.8; 11 April 1972, p.1; 11 May 1989, p.1-2; Gospel Messenger, 4 October 1947 p.17,

 
TemperancePublications See Temperance Bibliography. See also: Mountaineer & Our Young People Index; Aurora 1919 p.6-7, 47; Oak Leaves Summer 1919 p.2-3; 13 April 1926 p.2; Gospel Messenger 17 February 1945 p.3; 3 March 1945 p.2; 14 April 1945 p.7-8; 21 April 1945 p.5-6; 5 May 1945 p.9; 12 May 1945 p.12; 2 June 1945 p.9; 8 September 1945 p.22; 27 October 1945 p.3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9, 12, 13, 23-25; 9 March 1946 p.2; 11 May 1946 (entire issue); 7 September 1946 p.9; 14 September 1946 p.9; 19 October 1946 p.6-9; 3 May 1947 p.7-8; 24 May 1947 p.2; 31 May 1947 (entire issue); 21 June 1947 p.9-10; 16 August 1947 p.15; 6 September 1947 p.14-15; 13 September 1947 p.23; 29 November 1947 p.8-9; 13 December 1947 p.14-15 
UlreyMC2011/215 Pieces of Ulrey family history from the North Manchester, Indiana area along with a print-out of an Ulrey obituary index with obituary references from the Gospel Messenger
West, Dan: Essays, Publications and AwardsMC2002/204w  

Dan West founded Heifer Project International.  He also was one of the first professors in Manchester's Peace Studies Institute.  This collection contains essays by Dan West, information about awards he received, and a biographical essay from the internet Biography Resource Center.

 
Winger, J. Oscar Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Winger, Oscar 

Materials regarding J. Oscar Winger, Manchester College alumnus, including but not limited to:

  • 1947 obituary.

For material relating to J. Oscar Winger, see: Gospel Messenger, 6 September 1947 p.16

 
Winger, OthoMC 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.

 
Winger, Otho and Schwalm, Vernon: Presidents Files and Other ResourcesWinger and Schwalm: Additional Resources 

Personal and confidential files and materials related to President Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm are located in the Vault (IIS) in older metal filing cabinet drawers.

 
Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

Manchester College and Church of the Brethren related letters, pamphlets, photographs, Sunday school records, newspaper articles, interesting pieces of local and national history, diaries, wedding invitations, datebooks, publication agreements, resumes of applicants from the Albert Teaching Agency and more.

 
Wolfe, ClaudeFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wolfe, Claude 

Material relating to Claude Wolf, including news clipping from 1964,  "Claude Wolfe Family Returns from Bolivia," news release from 1966 naming Claude Wolfe Coach of the Year, and Coach Wolf's obituary, 1985. 

 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945 p.7, 14; 14 July 1945 p.19; 15 September 1945 p.16; 6 October 1945 p.19; 24 November 1945 p.21; 20 April 1946 p.19; 8 June 1946 p.21; 7 December 1946 p.21; 14 December 1946 p.8-9; 22 March 1947 p.20-21 (photos); 5 April 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, June 1951 p.2; March 1976 p.7.

 
Ziegler, Edward Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Ziegler, Edward 

Material relating to Edward K. Ziegler.

For other material relating to Edward K. Ziegler, see : Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945 p.9.

 

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
Aukerman, DaleBrethren People File: Aukerman, Dale 

Information related to Dale H. Aukerman and the publication: "'Living with Dying,'The Carroll Count Tiimes Account of Dale Aukerman's Journey," published by The Association of Brethren Caregivers.


 
Battenberg, DesmondBrethren People File: Battenberg, Desmond 

Desmond Battenberg, "And How Shall the Brethren be Recognized?" pamphlet.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, December 1985, p. 20-22.

 
Beahm, I. N. HBrethren People File: Beahm, I. N. H 

Material related to Church of the Brethren minister, I. N. H. Beam (Newton Harvey Beahm).

 
Beery, WilliamBrethren People File: Beery, William Member of the Church of the Brethren, William Beery, sings a solo over WLS radio to celebrate his 91st birthday [clipping]. 
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Bowman, Paul H.Brethren Person: Bowman, Paul H. For information about Paul H. Bowman, See:  Gospel Messenger 10 February 1945 p.6; 23 June 1945 p.8-9; 19 October 1946 p.20; 30 November 1946 p.11, 13; 8 March 1947 p.17; 15 March 1947 p.9-10; 21 June 1947 p.13-14; 28 June 1947 p.8-9; 13 September 1947 p.19. 
Bowman, Rufus D.Brethren Person: Bowman, Rufus D. For material regarding Rufus D. Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 3 February 1945 p.2; 24 March 1945 p.8; 14 July 1945 p.5-6; 1 September 1945 p.6; 29 September 1945 p.9-10; 12 October 1946 p.10-11; 19 October 1946 p.10-11; 7 December 1946 p.14; 15 February 1947 p.5-7; 22 February 1947 p.7-10; 8 March 1947 p.10-11; 19 April 1947 p.14-15, 19; 3 May 1947 p.10-11; 31 May 1947 p.12; 7 June 1947 p.14-15, 18; 28 June 1947 p.13-15; 5 July 1947 p.8-9; 7 April 1951 p.11-13. 
Bowman, WarrenBrethren Person: Bowman, Warren D. For material related to Warren Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 24 February 1945 p.7-8; 9 June 1945 p.4-6; 14 July 1945 p.10; 28 July 1945 p.4-5; 29 September 1945 p.10-11; 29 December 1945 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.16. 
Brethren People: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S.Brethren People File: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S. 

Article about Spenser Minnich and Eva  Minnich edited by Anetta C. Mow, from the "Gospel Messenger," 20 August 1949.

 
Burke, Homer and MargueriteBrethren People: Burke, Homer and Marguerite 

See:  Brethren in Florida and Puerto Rico p.51, 52, 115, 116, 204; Gospel Messenger 6 July 1946 p.16; 13 July 1946 p.20; 21 September 1946 p.11; 11 October 1947 p.9, 14; Missionary Visitor v.25 p.361-363, 365 (photos) Our Missions Abroad p.13, 94, 96, 98; She Hath Done What She Could p.103; Soudan's Second Sunup p.25 (photo)

See Also: Manchester College Faculty/Staff Large Boxes 46 - 48.

 
Church of the Brethren and Brethren Church: PublicationsBC2014/11 An assortment of publications related to the Church of the Brethren and to the Brethren Church. 
Church of the Brethren: Creekville, Kentucky, and Lehman, GalenBC2010/46 

Correspondence between Galen Lehman and Ruth Anne Hoff, of Creekville, Kentucky and Rev. Ira C. Meyer of Creekville, Kentucky.

 

 

For photographs of the project at Flat Creek see BC2010/40

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1956.

 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/23a 

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, 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 that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Dunbar, WilburBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur - biographical 

Material related to Wilbur Dunbar.

See Also: Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.7; 23 March 1946 p.13.

Interview by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry. Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather. Manchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Ikenberry, L. D.

 
Durnbaugh, Donald FBrethren People File: Durnbaugh, Donald F. 

Material related to Donald Durnbaugh including a collection of articles written by Donald F. Durnbaugh. 

See Also:

Gospel Messenger, 9 December 1950 p.18-19. 

Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

Kermit Eby: Writings and biographical information.  Link to Record #  to see listing.

"Gemeinschaft - Gesellschaft, Perspectives on the Human Adventure," by Earl S. Johnson, the first address in the Kermit Eby Memorial Lectureship. This copy of Johnson's address also contains biographical material about Kermit Eby.

Biographical Article: "Kermit Eby: Pragmatic Idealist," by Philip G. Altbach.

 
Eikenberry, Ivan and MaryBrethren People File: Eikenberry, Ivan and Mary 

Materials relating to Ivan and Mary Eikenberry.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 10 March 1945 p.11 (photos)

 
Faw, Chalmer: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Faw, Chalmer E. 

Information regarding Chalmer E. Faw.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 3 March 1945 p.8; 7 April 1945 p.11; 14 July 1945 p.16; 10 November 1945 p.5-6; 19 January 1946 p.8-9; 26 January 1946 p.19; 6 April 1946 p.20-21.

 
Frantz, Dean: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frantz, Dean L. 

Material related to Dean Frantz.

See Also:  Gospel Messenger, 26 May 1945 p.10; 22 December 1945 p.7; 5 July 1947 p.11-12.

 
Fujii, MaryGospel Messenger See Gospel Messenger, 12 May 1945 p.8; 16 June 1945 p.9; 23 June 1945 p.6-7; 14 July 1945 p.19; 8 February 1947 p.6-7. 
Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
Gospel Messenger, Vol. 80, No. 40, 1931BC2012/1 

Among other topics regarding events in Iowa and Nebraska, this Gospel Messenger covers the dedication of the Henry Kurtz Memorial and gives biographies of the publisher, Henry Kurtz.

 
Hoover, W. I. T.: Brethren PeopleGospel Messenger, 1945 

William I. T. Hoover was born near Dayton, Ohio.  Among other institutions, he studied at Mt. Morris Academy.  He taught history and philosophy at Manchester College from 1901 - 1906.

 
Kurtz, D. W., Minister: Church of the BrethrenBC2007/21 

"The Three Choices..of Youth," by D. W. Kurtz..

"Ideals of the Church of the Brethren," by D. W. Kurtz.

 
Missionary: DisappearanceBC2013/6 Minnerva Neher, Alva Harsh and Mary Hykes Harsh, missionaries to China during the Japanese invasion, disappeared after answering a call for help 2 December 1937. Supplement to Gospel Messenger 10 December 1938 calling for eieght new workers in China. 
Moomaw, Ira and Mabel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Moomaw, Ira and Mabel 

Material related to Ira and Mabel Moomaw Including program from I. W. Moomaw's memorial service.

 
Mow, Anna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Anna 

Materials relating to Anna Mow.

The file contains an article containing Andy Murray's song about Anna Mow along with the photograph that inspired a line of his lyrics...."a hole in her stocking and a pocketfull of dreams..."

For more material related to Anna Mow see : Gospel Messenger, 19 January 1946 p.7-8; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.3.

 
Quinter, James: Brethren PeopleJames Quinter: Information 

For material about James Quinter see The Brethren Encyclopedia and the Gospel Messenger, 23 June 1945 p.13.

 
Rhoades, Benton and Ruby: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rhoades, J. Benton and Ruby  

Material relating to Benton and Ruby Rhoades who are alumni of Manchester College.

 

See also: Gospel Messenger 14 April 1945 p.5-6; 9 June 1945 p.8; 25 August 1945 p.15; 22 December 1945 p.23-24; 4 May 1946 p.21; 13 July 1946 p.16; 20 July 1946 p.10 (photo); 27 July 1946 p.13 (photo), 24; 3 August 1946 p.13; 12 October 1946 p.18-19 (photo); 14 December 1946 p.8-9 (photos); 19 July 1947 p.18-19; 11 October 1947 p.18-19; Feb. 1985 p.9; Messenger March 2003 p.22-25; Meet Your Missionaries, p.115, 116; She Hath Done What She Could, p.165-166, 168
Row, Harold: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Row, W. Harold 

Preliminary press release from Elgin, IL regarding Row's death that includes mention of William Stafford's meditation, "Thoughts for a Dying Friend."

 
Royer, Donald, DissertationBC2004/1 

Donald Royer dissertation, "The Acculturation Process and the Peace Doctrine of the Church of the Brethren in the Central Region of the United States." 

 
Sollenberger, HowardBrethren People File: Sollenberger, Howard 

Article from October 1977 Messenger, "Howard Sollenberger: Face-to-face Diplomacy." Also included are two write-ups of Howard Sollenberger's life work.

Howard Sollenberger, See AlsoGospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.21; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.11; October 1978 p.1.

 
Thompson, Joel Kent: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel Kent 

Program: "Memorial Service conducted by Brethren Benefit Trust for Joel Kent Thompson," 18 November 1994.

"Joel Thompson Resigns from Top GSC Post," November 1980 Messenger.

"Meet Your Missionaries, Joel and Phyllis Thompson, the first Church of the Brethren missionaries to serve in Indonesia, Gospel Messenger, December 24, 1960.

Article: "Energy is a Moral Concern," by Joel K. Thompson, May 1978 Messenger, pg. 11.

"Brethren Staff Members Honored on Campuses," July 1978 Messenger: Manchester College alumnus, Joel K. Thompson, one of five persons awarded an Alumni Award by the Alumni Association of Manchester College, 1960.

For other material related to Joel Kent Thompson, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

 
Weaver, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Weaver, E. Paul 

From UMT To Peace." E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.

For additional material related to "Paul E. Weaver," see: Gospel Messenger 23 March 1946; Guide Lines v.1:1 (January 1960) p.1, 3;

 
Wolfe, June: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wolfe, June "Life, Full and Rich, in Ecuador," a letter from June Wolfe, of Bella Vista, Ecuador, "Our Mission Work," from the Gospel Messenger, July 16, 1949.  
Zigler, M. R.Brethren People File: Zigler, M.R. 

Program from the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 12 September 1965, with an article about the life of M. R. (Bob) Zigler on the back cover.

"...It was the tireless efforts of Bob Zigler in the 1930's and 1940's that led Congress to provide for work of national importance by conscientious objectors in lieu of military service..."

 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 14 July 1945 p.19; 25 August 1945 p.21; 15 September 1945 p.16; 29 September 1945 p.12, 16; 6 October 1945 p.18; 20 October 1945 p.6, 9; 27 October 1945 p.13; 3 November 1945 p.12; 10 November 1945 p.3-4, 7-8; 17 November 1945 p.21;  24 November 1945 p.16; 1 December 1945 p.21; 8 December 1945 p.11; 22 December 1945 p.6-7; 12 January 1946 p.24; 6 April 1946 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.7-8; 4 May 1946 p.12, 13; 1 June 1946 p.6; 6 July 1946 p.12; 2 November 1946 p.5-6; 16 November 1946 p.21; 21 December 1946 p.16; 4 January 1947 p.6; 25 January 1947 p.9; 8 February 1947 p.11; 8 March 1947 p.20; 12 April 1947 p.23; 20 September 1947 p.11; December 1985 p.12-13.

 
Zunkel, Charles E.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Charles E. 

Messenger article by Charles E. Zunkel, retired minister, and a former Annual Conference moderator, "God Needs Us in His Plan."

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1 February 1947 p.5-6; 8 March 1947 p.5-7; 19 July 1947 p.3-4; 2 August 1947 p.13; 23 August 1947 p.3-4

 
 


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