| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Administration Building: Postcards | MC2004/7 | Administration Building: Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection |
| Admissions: Posters | MC2009/71 | MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28." |
| Advancement | MC2008/201a-i | Advancement promotional materials, CD of the Groundbreaking and Dedication of the the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall, along with one old "key" that was found on campus. Three "Stagebills, May 2001" from Carnegie Hall featuring the Manchester College A Cappella Choir. Manchester College A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers Concert Tour May 2001 CD . Manchester College Concert Tour May 2001, CD and CD Master Copy.
"Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," DVD. "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College," Commercial 1 - Adds Up, Commercial 2, - Not Stuffy DVD. |
| Advancement: VHS Tape and Other Assortment | MU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 | VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year. Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry. Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College. |
| Alford, Steve | MC2009/71-SP:Sports | Steve Alford posters. |
| Amber, Virga M.: Diploma 1926 | MC2004/453 | 1926 Two-Year Normal course diploma given to Virga M. Amber. For More Diplomas See: the Memorabilia Index on the Archives Website |
| Amber, Virga: Diploma | Flat File Drawer B | Virga Amber Diploma. |
| Artist Lecture Series: Seating Documentation | MC2007/51 | Seating Documentation and performance listings for Artist Lecture Series circa 1982 through April 1990. One seating chart, undated. One 12 November 1988 payment receipt to the Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre. |
| Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita | MU2019/15 | A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including: Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. |
| Basketball, Women's 1993 - 1994 - 1995: Photographs | File Folder #13 | 1993 - 1994 - 1995 Women's Basketball photograph:
1993 - 1994 Women's Basketball team photograph with Interim President Butterbaugh.
Photo including Grimes, Hamberg, Buckles and Underwood.
1994 - 1995 Women's Basketball team photograph circa 1994 - 1995 with President Parker Marden.
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| Basketball, Women's circa 1990 - 1991 | File Folder #14 | Circa 1990 - 1991 Women's Basketball photographs including group shots and individuals. |
| Basketball, Women's: Photographs | MU2019/23 | Women's basketball photographs from circa |
| Chamber Singers | MC2003/154 | Chamber Singers faded out of existence in the 1990's and has since been revived by Debra Lynn to replace the Entertainers. As of 2002-2003 school year, the new Chamber Singers performed a variety of repertoire from madrigals to jazz.
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| Chamberlain, Geneva Burrous: Alumna | MC2008/16 | The Geneva Burrous Chamberlain collection. Photo album and memorabilia. |
| Chamberlain, Wendy | Brethren People File: Chamberlain, Wendy | Material related to Wendy Chamberlain McFadden. |
| College Avenue: Postcards | MC2004/7 | Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection |
| Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble: Posters | MC2009/126 | Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble posters from approximately 1991 - 1995. |
| Convocation #073: Fort Wayne Philharmonic Brass Quintet | MU2014/72 wave sound | Convocation #73 - Professor John Planer describes the definition of chamber music and a concert follows. The date is 25 February 1980. |
| Convocation 2007: Triptych | MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video | "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation. Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby. |
| Convocation List 1968 - 2008: Recordings | Convocation List of Recordings | A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings. Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . |
| Earth Day: Poster | MC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus | Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years." |
| Eberly, William: Office Files | MU2014/107 | 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. |
| Ensembles: News Releases, 1950 - 1998 | MC2003/164 | Ensemble News Releases: News releases for events including two or more ensembles 1950-1998. Ensembles covered are: A Cappella Choir, Brass Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, College Chorale, Concert Band, Entertainers, Faculty Piano Trio, Jazz Ensemble, Quarters, madrigal Singers, Manchester Singers, Men's Glee Club, Stage Band, Swing Choir, Symphonic Band, Women's Glee Club. |
| Flory, Ezra: Personal Publications, Notes, Books | MU2013/144 | The first full-time General Secretary of the General Sunday School Board in the Church of the Brethren, Ezra Flory, minister, elder, and educator, was the father of MC alumnus, Paul Flory. Ezra Flory received his Master of Arts degree from Manchester College in 1918. |
| Humanities Division: Quartet, Male, 1920 - 1922 | MC2008/111 | Photo of Manchester College Male Quartet 1920 - 1922 featuring: Amsey Bollinger, Harold Chamber, Lowell Kleppinger, George Hollenberg. |
| Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's Years | MU2020/5 | 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). |
| Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD Collection | MU2016/2 | Collection of articles, publications, letters, videos, and photographs dealing with Dr. Hamer's time in Nigeria, especially his connection with the discovery of the Lassa Fever Virus. |
| Marden, Parker: Chamber of Commerce Parade | MC2003/260 | Photo: President Parker Marden on Chamber of Commerce Parade Float. |
| May Day Celebrations: The 1970' s through 1993 | MU2013/32 F | Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens and their Courts from 1970 through 1993. |
| Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the Brethren | MC2009/87 | 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. |
| Music Department: Auditions and Scholarships, Posters | MC2009/128 | Music Auditions and Scholarships: Posters advertising: Scholarships for Strings. Manchester College music auditions for the - Manchester Singers, The Entertainers .
- Manchester Symphony Orchestra.
- A Cappella Choir.
- Chamber music.
- The Jazz Ensemble.
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| Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: Posters | MC2009/71 | This large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A - MC2009/71-V,j1a,b includes printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. |
| Music: Posters | MC2009/122a-x | Posters: An assortment of posters reflecting musical productions and performances. |
| National Organizations: E through NCATE | MU2020/22 | National organizations associated with Manchester College: Educational Testing Service (1962-1962 - 1982-1983) through National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Also included : World Policy Forum (Institute for World Order), and foundations: Johnson and Johnson Foundation, Warner Lambert, and United Student Aid Funds. |
| Oxender, Dale | MC2006/5 | Dale Oxender is an alumnus of MC and a prominent scientist. Five boxes containing personal items, certificates/awards, photographs, science equipment and writings, etc.etc. See also, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by William R. Eberly. |
| Parades: Photographs | MC2008/178 | Photographs of parades. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988 | MC2001/3 Box 1 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #1: 1938 - 1988. |
| Posters and Articles From Manchester College | MC2009/71,A-V | File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules. File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
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| President's Office Memorabilia | MC2006/2 | Certificates, Plaques and miscellaneous items removed from the President's Office. |
| Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College | MC2009/71 Entire Collection | A large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A - MC2009/71-V,j1a,b consisting of printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia that accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. |
| Public Programs, Artist Lecutres Series, Cinema, Special Music Performances and Masterclasses: Posters | MC2010/52a-u | Posters for Public Programs / Artist Lecture Series / Cinema Series / Manchester College Department of Music Special Performances and Masterclasses. |
| Public Relations: News Releases and News Clippings | MU2016/1 | News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded. More work is needed. |
| Public Relations: Photographs | MU2012/81 | Photographs, negatives and contact sheets primarily from 2003. |
| Public Relations: Posters | MC2009/71: Entire Collection | This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. |
| Public Relations: Wall of Fame Photographs | MU2012/83 | 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 |
| Reel-To-Reel Tapes | MC2007/229 | Old Ampex reel-to-reel format tapes including the lectures given by professors such as Gary Deavel, Jim Hollis, John Planer, Steven Batzka, Charles Klinger, James R. C. Adams, and others. The college does not have the equipment necessary to listen to some of these recordings.
In 2009 and 2010 Pittman and his staff were able to digitize some of the recordings that were on particular types of tape. |
| Roberts, Lani | Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Roberts, Lani | Materials related to Lani Roberts:
- 1987 newspaper article, "...Improving your chance of being hired is the theme for a North Manchester chamber of Commerce seminar keynoted this Saturday morning by manchester College's director of planning and placement, Lani Roberts...."
- Business card for Lani Roberts, Director, Office of Career Services.
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| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 Master File | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folder #5 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| Schutz, J. Raymond | MC2011/227, Folders 1 - 16 | J. Raymond Schutz - a man of many capabilities. He was a professor at Manchester College, husband, father and farmer, public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. The researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana during war. Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of men from North Manchester who were killed in the war. Topics include: Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44 | MC2006/13: 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. |
| 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. |
| Shultz, L. W.: Photograph Collection | MC2001/12h | L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. |
| String Festival: Vernon Stinebaugh Collection | MU2013/132 | Letters, photographs and publications surrounding the highly recognized Manchester College String Festival. Finished score of "Danza" by Vaclav Nelhybel - composed in honor of Vernon Stinebaugh and the String Festival. |
| Town of North Manchester: Chamber of Commerce | MC General File: Chamber of Commerce | Town of North Manchester Chamber of Commerce and interaction with Manchester College including guest passes to sports events. |
| Winger, Otho: Reports to State, Church, General | MC2006/13: File Folder Case - Reports: State, Church, General | A varied collection of Otho Winger materials containing a variety of information, including but not limited to: Reports made to the Church of the Brethren and to the government,Carl Burt being offered a job, a listing of salaries. |
| Young People: Middle and Southern Indiana, South Central | BC2013/7 | Middle Indiana youth confernce programs (1939 and 1949) and a booklet, "What Our 'Y.P.D.' Is Doing." Program, Southern District of Indiana Church of the Brethren Youth Conference, "Witnessing for Christ," held at the Muncie Church, September 1945. |
