A variety of Manchester University and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel: Folder #1 - A variety of cards from circa 1980 forward, some personally signed by Manchester presidents and administrative personnel, celebrating Esther's birthday, holidays, fundraising events, and the A Cappella Choir. For more Christmas cards, search for Holiday or Christmas cards in the MC General File. Folder #2 - Manchester College promotional and fundraising materials featuring Jo Young Switzer writing about MC's Academic Program, President Robinson on, "Our Mission is Worthy," announcement of William Robinson's arrival as president, the New College Seal unveiled during Commencement 1985, "Dream of Distinction...A Lilly Endowment Challenge." Folder #3 - 2007, 2008, 2012 Scholarship Dinner materials, "Celebrating Generations of Giving (2007, 2008)," and "The President's Society and Endowed Scholarships Dinner (2012)." Tower Society, Readings from the Induction Ceremony, 2008. Certificate to Annabel Rupel and certificate to Esther Rupel recognizing them for designating Manchester College in a planned gift and membership in the Otho Winger Society. Additional Folder #3 materials - placed in MC General File - Faculty/Staff - Helman - Program and magazine celebrating A. Blair Helman's and Pat Helman's service to Manchester College. Booklet recording the history of "Tall Oaks."
Folder #4 - Otho Winger Society Annual Breakfast program (2010), Otho Winger Society Annual Breakfast program (2002), Manchester College President's Club Tour of Weaver Popcorn (1993) program. Valentine thank you to Annabel Rupel for her generosity to the College, from president parker Marden Folder #5 - Alumni materials: Postcard (Class of 1947), Class of 1947 Golden Anniversary "Aurora" belonging to Esther Rupel, Manchester College 1941-1991 Golden Anniversary "Aurora" belonging to Annabel Rupel. Folder #6 - Assortment of College magazines and bulletins. Folder #7 - Annual President's Reports and stewardship reports - various years. Folder #8 - Directions for making the United Nations Flag along with stencil. Folder #9 - Map of Manchester College in relation to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the states composing the districts of the Church of the Brethren upon which Manchester College was to primarily draw its students. Folder #10 - Race and race relations / Vietnam War: 1969 note regarding Purdue, Purdue Prof Sees Integrated History Eliminating Much Racial Prejudice - 28 March 1966 letter from Purdue to encourage greater participation by Negroes at Purdue, Manchester College Bulletin featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater, newpaper article from "the Pilot-News," Plymouth, Indiana, 12 April 1968, King Knew The Score, by David Poling - article from "The Journal and Courier," Lafayette, IN, Study Explores reasons Why Indianapolis Racially Cool, and Racial Survey Released - 1967 publication from the group, Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Viet Nam, a national emergency committee, containing speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King and other distinguished Americans, with a letter by Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Folder #11 - "Social Recreation," by Annabel Rupel - ideas to meet and converse at social gatherings along with games to play. Folder #12 - Editions1938 and 1944 editions of the "Acorn," The 1944 edition has an amusing story about the Rupel twins. Folder #13 - Manchester College promotional materials. Folder #14 - Materials related to President A. Blair Helman and Pat Helman. File placed in the Helman collection, MC General File: Faculty/Staff - Helman.
Folder #15 - Materials related to President Robinson. File placed in the Robinson collection, MC General File: Faculty/Staff - Robinson.
Folder #16 - "Life," by Annabel Rupel, written for Freshman Composition, Spring Term at MC, 1938 - Preface: This production was written to sketch dorm life as I see it, and in these word pictures I have tried to set forth to others what it has really meant to me to live among the people who make up the personnel of this friendly happy group. The Author Folder #17 - World War II War Ration Books - one with remaining stamps. Manchester College Grade Report cards for Esther Rupel. Folder #18 - Fundraising/Campaign and donor materials - including but not limited to: "Donor Appreciation Dinner and Special Tribute to President Jo Young Switzer (2014)," 1996-1997 Contributors' Honor Roll, Biglers give Manchester $1 million, "Focus on the Seventies, MC Phase/Two," The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, "Celebrating the Vision - Manchester College wraps up The Next Step! Campaign," The Centennial Campaign for Manchester College, "Students First! The Campaign for Manchester. Folder #19 - Miscellaneous: Esther Rupel in Board of Trustees portrait. 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, with article about Amelia Sloan. Manchester College Reconciliation Service, a conflict resolution program for MC students. 1997 Entrepreneurial Symposium brochure. 1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule. 1986 circa MC promotional materials - Manchester College, A Journey, Student Life - Manchester College, A Journey, Financial Aid. Brochure describing opportunities to serve within Manchester College's Volunteer Corps. 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC. President Switzer's 2005 invitation to join for dinner and a program by John Ikenberry '76. 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Members of the Board and to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance majors - hiring of Brian Peterson, Kathryn Malec, Tim Ogden returns after a year in legal practice. Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes. Centennial Celebration budget sheet and Centennial Committee Minutes (1987). Manchester Symphony Orchestra programs (Dec. 2010), (May 1998), (October 1999). Sidney High School play program, program from "Noises Off" with AJR "Names" underlined, Urbana High School's production of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," programs from Manchester College productions, including "Barter," Play Production Class of 1941 Dedicated to President Otho Winger, 27 May 1941 (placed in IIS MC General Filing Cabinet, Faculty/Staff: Winger). Program for the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit unveiling - (one copy in folder #19 the other with Dan West boxes, Sanctum)
Folder #20 Miscellaneous:
Holiday Greetings (1967 and 1974-1975) from the South Whitley Germann Family, also called the Ger Manner family and the Carrot Factory (Nutritional Research Associates). Wedding invitation from Marvel Moyer and Delbert Anderson at the Walnut Grove Church. Manchester College and MC Alumni Association decals and periphenalia
One SCRAPBOOK containing personal mementos, writings, articles. including the "Bulletin of the United Student Volunteer Conference 1938," 1939 and 1942 graduation programs, post WWII materials, and many more items too numerous to describe.
Annabel Rupel's 1938 "Aurora" with autographs. Packet of Materials from Manchester College and from the University of Minnesota: 1947 Commencement program and Ester Rupel's Manchester College Bachelor of Science diploma. Alumni Award presented to Esther Rupel in recognition of significant achievements and services (1975). 1971 Commencement booklet from the University of Minnesota announcing Esther Rupel 's Doctor of Philosophy Degree and Thesis: An Investigation of the Origin, Significance, and Demise of the Prescribed Dress Worn by members of the Church of the Brethren. Doctoral diploma. "Learning to Serve, Serving to Learn, Leaving the Selfish Life Behind," by James Riley, former Professor and Coordinator of Student Teachers at Manchester College. - this book was placed in the Riley folder in the Faculty/Staff boxes, Sanctum. Baccalaureate and Commencement programs - placed in appropriate year in Sanctum's large filing cabinet. One wooden plaque given to Annabel Rupel celebrating her membership in The President's Club of Manchester College. One program from the worship service of the 1986 inauguration of William Robinson (placed in the IIS, MC General File, Faculty/Staff - Robinson folders). One letter from William and Miriam Cable recapping 50 years of marriage - (placed in IS Brethren People file - Cable). One brochure and two issues of the newsletter, "College Vision for Multicultural Education," (circa 1991, director Dr. Zenebe Abebe - (placed in IIS, Large Box 114 - Diversity). Brochure highlighting elements of the new "Science Center" - (placed in IIS, Box on: Buildings). Newspaper article and memorial items regarding the death of Marcia Benjamin, retired Professor Emeritus at Manchester College - (placed in Sanctum - Faculty/Staff Boxes: Benjamin). Card inviting former Home Ec'ers and Colhecon Club members to a coffee hour at Homecoming- placed in IIS MC General File: Colhecon). College seal updated by graphic artist Paul Dailey - (placed in IIS, MC General File: College Seal). 2005 November "Notes" from President Parker Marden with reflections on the life of Pat Helman - (IIS, MC General File - Faculty/Staff: Helman). Crossword Puzzle composed by Professor of Political Science, Leonard Williams. His puzzles appear in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Random House Crossword Puzzles and other prominent publications - (placed in Sanctum, Faculty/Staff Boxes: Williams). Doctorates - Yield of Doctorates by Manchester College Alumni - composed by Professor William Eberly, 27 September 1993 - (Placed in IIS, MC General File: Doctorates). 1990 Christian College Day materials, including Spiritual Growth Opportunities at Manchester and new Programs and Directions - (placed in IIS, MC General File: Christian College Day). Program for the dedication of the renovated Funderburg Library, 8 October 1999 - (placed in IIS, Large Funderburg Library Box). 2005 - 2010 Strategic Plan for Manchester College printed on a bookmark. 1997-1998 information regarding the "Manchester College Community Club" - (placed with MC2002/80, IIS, MC General File: Community Club). 1991 Alumni Day Banquet program, programs for 2009 and 2010 Alumni Days (IS, Unit#10, Large Box, Alumni, With various accession numbers - see MU2018/24). Photocopy of article, "Workers begin razing historic Ikenberry Hall" - (Placed in IIS in Buildings Box: Ikenberry Hall). Gretings from President William Robinson - 1986 Inauguration Schedule for William Robinson (placed in IIS, MC General File, Faculty/Staff: Robinson folders). 14 January 1994 news Release announcing the hiring of Dr. Parker Marden as MC's 13th president - (placed in IIS, MC General File, Faculty/Staff: Marden folders). Promotional materials related to the College of Pharmacy - (placed in Large Box 200). 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Members of the Board and to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance majors - hiring of Brian Peterson, Kathryn Malec, Tim Ogden returns after a year in legal practice. President Robinson resignation announcements and copy of the Spring Board of Trustees meeting Report, 1993 - (placed in IIS, MC General File: Faculty/Staff - Robinson). "The Indiana Academy" induction of Fred Replogle - program and statement by A. Blair Helman - (placed in IIS, Large Alumni Box). One applique, portrait of an Egyptian woman, probably done by one of the Rupel sisters. One corsage made by Esther and Alice Rupel - see Biographical/Historical Note.
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