The Manchester College A Cappella Choir creates a musical CD titled, "Voices Lifted," for the Students First! Campaign for Manchester.

Posters from events sponsored by the A.A.F.R.O. Club.

• Information on Black History Month and the AAFRO House and Program records for 1969-1982.
• 1986-87 Budget for AAFRO Program.

Poster: "Haunted House," spondored by AAFRO House, 31 October 1978. 

Contents include but are not limited to; Dean's Annual Reports 1930 - 1989 (incomplete), Athletic Training Program, church scholarships, college entrance exams, diploma releases, grade complaints, grade distributions, graduates by majors, grad school recommendations, Indiana Department of Teacher Education and Certification, Miller Analogies Test, National Dean's List, non-returning and non-traditional students, Union Administrative Committee Materials (1967), Academic Facilities Committee information, jukebox policy, guidelines for use of PERC (c. 1982), Reports of Dean of Academic Affairs (1980's incomplete), enrollment management 1987, etc.

MC2009/97a: Science Center construction reports, minutes, design, finance, etc. Winger Hall Renovation. MSKTD

MC2009/97b: Social Work Accreditation, Institutional Research, APC Minutes, Library renovation 1999.

MC2009/97c: Files of former faculty and staff.

MC2009/97d: Files of Former faculty and staff and VIA information. Master of Arts in Contemporary Leadership. Dean's List of Honor Students 1995-2006. Kauffman Awards 1997-2003. Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium.

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.

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.

Catherine Alspach Bachelor of Arts Diploma.

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

Blosser, Glenna. 

1936-1937 Diary of Manchester College alumna, Glenna Blosser Andrews.

This box includes but is not limited to: Faculty Athletics Committee minutes, all sports statistics, all conference statistics (1948-1963), membership history and statistics (including ICAC, HCAC, NCAA, NAIA, HBCC), historic athletic organization rules and reports, news releases, schedules, intramural sports, sports camps, policies, Women's Athletic Association Records (1941 through 1950), Hoosier Conference for Women (HCW) meeting minutes and statistics, women's award boards for all sports, women's and men's M-Club winners, sports awards, sports banquets, and Hall of Fame materials.  See finding aid for a more complete list.

One picture board that might have been photographed for use in a publication.  It contains pictures of athletes as well as their schools.

Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  Many photographs are identified, including but not limited to:

• Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
• NRHH #83.
• Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
• Photographs of international students #14, #16.
• Amnesty International #13.
• Homecoming.

Objects in the collection of former Manchester College Archivist and Professor, Ferne Baldwin.  The collection includes assorted MC historical materials and records.

Earlier basketball photographs.  Some images are identified.

One family bible printed in 1773 and 1774 donated to the collection by Howard H. Helman, great great grandson of Marguit (Marguerite?) Bowman. Birth registries are included.

Cleo Beery memorabilia from Mt. Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  Many items, including:

• Our Dedication, Compliments of The Amphictyon Society," signed W.B.S. [Wilbur Stover?], undated
• Permanent records of Wilbur Stover's time at Mt. Morris College, dated 1884-1890.

A photograph of Biology Class circa 1894 at Manchester College.

Posters:

• 1985 Black History Month calendar.
• 1980 "Together We Can Make It:  Tell It, Black History Week," featuring Dr. Roger Pulliam, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Mr. Halisi Shauri, Director, Project Upward Bound, Northwestern University, Dr. A. D. Pickney, President, Indiana State Chapter of the NAACP.
• 1990 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d4)
• 1992 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,3).
• 1993 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,2).

See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus.

The Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC20024/408, has an image of the Black Student Union.  It is located on pg. 65 of the 2001 Aurora and is image #69 in the CD/photo collection.

Board of Trustees photograph collection.

Brethren Colleges Abroad materials from the files of Manchester College professor, Allen Deeter.  Personal awards and diplomas and commendations. CONFIDENTIAL - materials deal with student and employee information.

"Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren World Assembly," July 1992.

NOT YET FULLY DESCRIBED OR ACCESSIONED.

Correspondence related to the naming of Holl-Kintner Hall of Science, V. F. Schwalm Hall, and Goshorn Chemistry Building.

Eldon Burke Collection (Part B):

1.  One "Oak Leaves, March Breezes," 1920.
2.  One class reunion photo circa 1923?
3.  Old Manchester College photos from the early 1920's.  Mostly are unidentified.  Some are campus scenes and photos from a dramatic production.
4.  One "Expression Recital" program, 1921 with a handwritten note from Professor Ken and Mrs. Viona Brown.
5.  Postcard of President Otho Winger captioned, "Commander-in-Chief.

Architectural Plans for buildings, gardens, rooms and equipment on the Manchester College campus. List of trees and shrubs that Professor Philip Orpurt thought acceptible for the landscaping of Cordier Auditorium.

For more "tree" related material see also: Manchester College Bulletin April 1978 p.8-9.

Chapel addresses from 1943-1944 with a Foreward by President Vernon F. Schwalm.

The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.

"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."

Archivist Jeanine Wine's research into the history of the Dr. Sun Yat-sen memorial books and how they came to President Winger and to Manchester College.

Photographs, periodicals, correspondence, audio recordings, video and VHS recordings of Manchester College students who, as conscientious objectors, served in Civilian Public Service projects during WWII.

Correspondence and photos from Delbert Blickenstaff regarding Dr. Virginia Keller's CPS oral history project:

• The B-Complex Experiment

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.

Photograph of Manchester College Student Body, 1924.

Photographs dating from 1896 forward until circa the 1960's portraying clubs, groups and organizations at Manchester College. Most of the images predate the 1920's.

College Hospital Photograph Collection.

Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era.

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.

1992 - MC women's basketball team forms adopt-a-grandparent program with retirement community.

Charles Boebel writes play about Thomas Marshall. Lilly has offers grant to move and restore Marshall's birthplace.

1986 - Prof. Charles Boeble, writes play, "Memory Speaks" highlighting N. Manchester's 150 year old history:

1985 - Shepherd's Center created for older adults.

2003 - Haunted Forest scares up fun.

During this 9/29/1980 convocation, Donald F. Durnbaugh receives the degree, Doctor of Humane Letters.  The degree is conferred by President Helman. Dr. Durnbaugh then gives the presentation, "Confessions of a Searcher."

A video recording of Manchester College's opening Convocation 29 August, 1990, featuring Dr. Wu Ningkun.

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . 

Program from 11 March 1955 Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony.  Short biographies are included.

Photographs of Andrew Cordier.

Also See:  MC2004/3 Joseph Cunningham in the Earl E. Lichtenwalter Photograph Collection

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

1978 A.A.F.R.O. Club Presents, "Essence in Twilight," Semi-Formal.

circa 1985 Manchester College AAFRO Club and East Hall present "Take Your Sweetheart to Vegas."

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

No year on poster: "Winter Wonderful's Semi Formal Dance, Featuring: Catch."

Student Development – (1983–1987) -Judicial System – Disciplinary Actions - appeals, correspondence, judicial system, pledges of office.

StudentDevelopment – Residence Life (Fall 1969-Spring 1982) – Conduct violations -“Schwalm March” (1982) residence hall issues – publication, “ThoseCollege Days” - hall contracts and procedures.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council Minutes (1982-1983) – including 1984 May Day1986 Breakaway Week.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council – Correspondence, 1974 through 1985-1986.

CONFIDENTIAL - Dean ofStudents –  Materials 1980-1983 –including but not limited to: Annual Report of the Student Development Program, AAFROHouse Activity Program, ideas forcombating racism, Student Activities,Discipline, Residence Life, Campus Ministry Board, Career Planning andPlacement.

Dean ofStudents Materials Fall 1977-Spring1980 – Community Judicial System (Community Court), Faculty Professional Studies programs – studentaltercations – Residence Life Staff, 1978-1979 – Student Health ServicesLicensing – 1978 Annual Report of the Office of the Dean of Students to thePresident – Revised Alternative Living Option - discussion of co-educationalhousing (1973).

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General File – 1983-1985 – including but not limited to:Annual Report of the Student Development Program from the Dean of StudentDevelopment to the President of Manchester College, 15 March 1985 –responsibilities of the Counselor and Coordinator of Minority Affairs – alcohollaws from the State of Indiana – residence hall survey results – recommendations on guest hours in residence halls – TheLaw  Related to Use of Videotapes andVCRs on Campus (1984) licensing restrictions – Annual Report of the StudentDevelopment Program from the Dean of Student Development to the President ofManchester College.

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General, 1985-1986 – including but not limited to: The AnnualReport of the Student Development Program form the Dean of Student Development Stan Escott) to the President of Manchester College, 17 March 1986 – letters of sympathy to family members of those who have died.

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

Student Development –Living-Learning Organization (formerly called Calvin Ulrey Living LearningCenter), 1976 – 1986; Discussion for and against the Calvin Ulrey Living Learning Center – Evaluations – Reports – Recommendations –Executive Council Minutes -

Student Development –Director of Placement, 195 8-1959 through 1974-1975, Job Placement (Class of 1974), 1973 Federal Summer Intern Program College Participations – Special Report: Student Demonstrations and College Placement (1967) – Philosophy of College Placement as adopted in1962 – letters from companies looking for employees.

Assistant to the President,1967-1983 – Salary Outlay and Increases 1983 – Enrollment Projections (Fall 1983) – Admissions statistics (1976-1982) – Trends in Institutional Vitality (1980) – Staff Benefits  – BasicCollege Costs (1976-1977) – servicing equipment in the transformer vaults – Vocational Interest of Freshmen  – Medical Professions – Indiana Colleges andUniversities statistics regarding total costs, tuition, fees, room and board – Church of the Brethren students – Indiana Corporations contributions to MC.

Vice President, 1983-1986–Manchester College faculty with Doctorates, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees – faculty rank [Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor,Lecturer, Library Faculty] – 1979 study of freshmen [Office of Institutional Research] – new College Seal.

Student Development - psychiatric services.

One Bachelor of Arts diploma from Manchester College presented to Robert Sherrick, 1924.

Diversity: information on Committee for Minority Concerns, Diversity Committee, College Vision, racism on campus, sex discrimination, non-traditional students, multicultural affairs, October 1969 incident, and hate e-mail incident.

Diversity: Assortment of international student materials including:

• Copies of international student records 1920's - 1940's. (Restricted)
• Newspaper clippings
• International Association

Diversity Photograph Collection.

Materials reflecting the past of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the intercultural Center.  They show the circumstances in which the AAFRO House was created and its evolution into the intercultural Center and developing Office of Multicultural Affairs.

A brochure describing The Multicultural Affairs Program that was designed to offer American ethnic minority and international students an enriched social, cultural and educational experience.

Dolby, Mattie Cunningham. She and her brother, Joseph, were the first African-American students at Manchester College. One of the first female ministers in the Church of the Brethren.

See also:

•  Alumni Card for Mattie Cunningham Dolby MC2004/689.
•  See granting of petition to drop "Christian Evidences" in Faculty Minutes 1900, MC2009/100a.

• "The Brethren Encyclopedia."

Professor J. E. Dotterer's bound volume of class lecture notes (circa 1926 to 1930).

Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years."

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.

Education and Professional Programs Division: Assortment

• Phi Delta Kappa permanent charter status certificate, November 10, 1984.
• 1907 Certificate of Proficiency to Lulu Waggoner.
• Manchester College SEA Plaque of Appreciation.
• Partners In Learning History Policy Manual as well as background, permission letters and forms.
• TEP Model History.
• State Teacher Education Approval Letters 1947 - 1969.
• NCATE Accreditation Reports.

MC2009/100a: Executive Committee Minutes from April, May June 1900 as well as Faculty Meeting Minutes ( 11 April and 18 April 1900).

MC2009/100b: Executive Committee Minutes from 4 March 1901 - 4 June 1901.

Letter from Balsbaugh Over the Death of Sister Catherine Forney

Folder MC2009/71-V: Various - Poster for "Beat the Deadline."  Receive information from Manchester College faculty about many topics.

Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to:

Photograph of Manchester College alumus, Wangdi Sherpa.  Photo with Dr. William Eberly.

Carl Caldwell and parents during parent's weekend, 1978 - 1979.

Richard Nixon headline in newspaper with students and Stan Davis, Speech and Drama.

Foodservice.

Go to accession page to view listing of this assortment of faculty and staff pictures.

Photographs of faculty.  This is a large list of faculty and a large collection of pictures.

Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, Public Relations files.

Photos of many faculty and staff. 

*Note:  Boxes 166 a, b, c, 167 and Box 138 have been combined into two large boxes in the photo shelves. Faculty and staff are stored in alphabetical order. 

Financial records of the college, college classes, college student groups and organizations.

Annuity Funds.

Alice King Ebey: Handwritten record of income and expenses for the college including student/faculty/staff accounts.  Alice King is included, see: July 7, to December 12, 1898, Alice King 7/16/1898).

Clubs, societies and organizations: Account books for various clubs and organizations.  Aurora, College Quartet, Lincoln Adelphia Treasurer's Book, Philalethea Cash Books, Phronia Lethea, Physics (Sigma Pi Sigma), Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society, Science Club, Service Fellowship, Sociology Club, Tau Kappa Alpha Journal of Finances, Y.M.C.A. records for 1930 - 1931, and Women's Glee Club receipt books. Deputation Work at Manchester College 1945 - 1946: Receipts, expenditures and reports by Bill Eberly.

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.

Detailed description of two Forensics boxes filled with materials. Included are newspaper articles, scrapbook, manuscripts from oratorical contests written by MC students: Fujii, Butler, Thomas, Childs, Dye, Mendenhall, Hoffman...and much, much more.

• Centennial Campaign Newsletters.
• Centennial Campaign artist's design.
• "Step Up To The Future" brochures.
• Centennial Campaign organization.
• Centennial Campaign kickorff.
• Goals, policy on gifts.
• Sample of letters.
• Major donors to receive lithograph awards and lithograph presentation labels

Focus on the Seventies - Campaign Materials July 1970 - 23 January 1975 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies - Phase II - Campaign Materials 1978 -1982 - CONFIDENTIAL.

Focus on the Seventies Transmittal Forms - CONFIDENTIAL.

Material related to Wayne F. Geisert.

This is a large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b.  

These printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Get Away Weekend materials are found in

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Arif Ghayur will be teaching sociology courses.  He has taught a variety of subjects in a number of colleges and universities.  His degrees are from Karachi University, University of Massachusetts and St. John's University.

Also see materials in Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Ghayur, Arif.

Commencement and graduation photographs from 1914, 1924, 1920's?, 1940, 1997, 2004.

CHAPPELL STUDIO and GRADUATION IMAGES (TM), 1997, 2002, and 2004.

Grandstaff Memory Album: Newspaper clippings about students, faculty/staff, Tall Oaks, sports events and College related articles spanning 1974 - 1982.

Mary Alice Grandstaff died 18 July 2009. Her obituary is included with MC2006/6.

Obituary for Paul Grandstaff.

Reference to the Grandstaffs from President Jo Young Switzer's 2008 Commencement address.

Group Faculty/Staff photograph taken sometime between 1944 and 1950.  Subjects are Russell Bollinger, Amos R. Eikenberry, Vernon F. Schwalm, Dale Srickler, Charles Morris, Cole Brembeck, and Carl Holl.

Gymnasium/Auditorium (1926-2000) photographs.

Material related to Jane Henney, Manchester College alumna and first female FDA Chief.

See Also: MC2011/106 The Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science.

Extensive collection of photographs, publications and memorabilia from the collection of Leona Row Eller from her participation in the World Friendship Center,  Hiroshima, Japan.

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.

History, Political Science and Social Science materials including but not limited to: bibliographies, descriptions and/or reports for the Social Sciences Core, the Humanities Core Program, Senior Colloquium (1968), January Interim Term, and the Natural Sciences Core Program (1967). Humorous plaque illustrating "The Golden Age" of Waas, Bishop, Buzzard, Caldwell, Bittinger, Calihan and Johansen.

Material related to Lloyd M. Hoff.

See also:   Lloyd M. Hoff obituary in the Edith Miller Collection as well as MC2004/203, Alumni award in leather folder that was awarded posthumously to Lloyd M. Hoff on 22 May 1976.

Dinner program for the Cleveland Chapter of Manchester Alumni 1951.

1952 correspondence regarding contributions to the Holl Scholarship Fund.

Manchester College alumni and job title

Images from the 1975 Homecoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof."

Homecoming Photograph Collection

Primarily black and white pictures, photographed by Scott McAlpine at Homecoming 1992 (10/17)

Geisert, Wayne E.  Honorary Degree Recipient and commencement address 1987.  Dr. Geisert was President of Bridgewater College, Virginia.

Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932.  Also included are Alumni Association materials.

F. J. Howe of the Commercial Department.  Resigned during the Kriebel incident.  See old newspaper article in the Howe/Kriebel files about the story.

Hymn to Manchester and the Class of 1950, with words and music by Wilson B. Lutz.  Hymn to Manchester, with words by Charles Klinger and music by Wilson B. Lutz, 2013. Related correspondence.

Thank you letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants. 1989.

The book, "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger, former President of Manchester College, pgs.39-40. The accession page offers excerpts of President Winger's experiences on campus caring for students during the flu epidemic circa 1918. :

See Also: Oak Leaves, December 1918 p.7, 8, 9, 10-12, 13; January 1919 p.6, 7, 8, 9, 11-12; February 1919 p.7, 10; March 1919 p.10; April 1919 p.8, 10; May 1919 p.2-4; Aurora, 1919 p.6-7, 21, 36,

International Week Posters. File Folder MC2009/71-E, object number MC2009/71-E,n.

The News-Sentinel, Roto, March 14, 1970 - Newspaper spread about Manchester College students participating in the Usumacinta Expedition during January term under the direction of James R. C. Adams.

Two magazines in memory of President John F. Kennedy with both giving a special section to the background of Lyndon B. Johnson.

John F. Kennedy memorial service records.

Memorabilia belonging to student, Paul Kinsel,.  The collection reflects his 1928 - 1929 through 1931 - 1932 college experience.

Charles Klingler Collection containing course materials and syllabi 1977 - 1993.

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.

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.

Portrait of Mattie Nicholas Lear (Mrs. John Lear), Church of the Brethren female minister, and instructor at Mount Morris College from 1879 - 1881. A typewritten history is included.

Newspaper clippings, news releases, articles and other materials related to Dr. Gene E. Likens, Manchester College alumnus, graduating in 1957 with a degree in zoology.  He is known for being the first scientist in North America to discover acid rain.

History, Indiana and Local: Thank you letter, from Karl F. Merritt, Manchester College to the Indiana Heritage Research Grants. 1989.

Mt. Morris College Material: Student Body pictures [1907, 1908], approximately 150 postcard and postcard size photos, [1909-1912], other photos [1920's], baccalaureate address [1907], Mt. Morris College Students Guide [1927], and other publications and newspaper clippings. Photographs of the fire's devestation.

Manchester College Material: Postcard, M.C. Mission Band [1917], snapshots of campus and people [1917-1929], Commencement Week Booklet [1925], Manchester College Bulletin, 4 (August, 1911):22, 7, and program, Manchester College A Capella Choir, n.d, Arthur Kennedy, Director, V. F. Schwalm, President. 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

Manchester College Postcard Collection that includes images of buildings and students from the early 1900's forward.

1922 group photograph of Manchester College faculty, staff and students.

Ideals and objectives and requirements for various years, beginning with President Schwalm and ending with President Marden.

Little publicized picture of Manchester College campus before the joining of Bumgerdner Hall and the Bible school.  Featured is the "spoon holder" and original fountain.

Financial Records of Manchester College - a larger collection MC2007/137 that includes:

• Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.

D. C. Reber, was the manager of Manchester Subscription Agency. Prof. Reber’s service would have been like toady’s EBSCO – a centralized vendor of periodical subscriptions. This handwritten book begins on December 11, 1930 and continues into 1935.  Individuals from North Manchester, and out of state, local high schools, the Manchester College library, the public library etc. have their periodical subscriptions recorded along with price and shipment address. D. C. Reber is the Manager of the agency whose address is 901 N. Wayne St., North Manchester, Indiana.  

Parker Marden: Correspondence, emailings to faculty and staff.

Financial Records for Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society. These records are part of a larger collection MC2007/137.

Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society: 1939 - 1944 (in one book).  1942 - 1943, receipts 1944 (in one composition book).

Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens, and their Courts (1920 - 1929).

Images of the Manchester College Men’s basketball exhibition game against University of New Mexico, November 2010. The photographer is unknown.  Coach for the University of New Mexico team, Steve Alford, was a famous basketball player and once a coach for Manchester College.  Featured in the pictures is President Jo Young Switzer, Steve Alford and the Manchester College athletic director/baseball coach, Rick Espeset. 

Photo montage of Men's Glee Club. circa 1903.

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.

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.

Qualifications for a Foreign Missionary and missionary wife - Reorganization Plan of COB Home Mission Work to carry on the work of Church Extension in America and the World. - 1925 Report of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the C. B. I. S. Held at the School 9 1925 along with Recommendations for the Idaho request  - Private School Inspection form - Balance Sheet and Statement For Year Ending 1913, 1916,1919, 1925 for the Brethren Publishing House, and Schedule of Business for Directors meeting of the Brethren Publishing House, 1925 - Newspaper clippings - 1942 clipping recapping President Schwalm's Lion's Club speech -"Odd-Fellowship" and its history and Why Christians cannot belong - Secret Societies - 1922 Brethren Publishing House Financial Report - Buying Brethren Publishing Co. stock to support missionary work - Young People's Commission appeal promoting their own publication -  Manchester College Audit Report for F/Y 1935 - Manchester College and Manchester College Foundation and Holding Co., Inc. audits,1937 -  Preliminary meeting and estimates for Fine Arts Building construction and pledge reports - Official Reports of the General Mission Board 1920-1927 - Helser correspondence - Early Nigerian missionary conflicts - Correspondence 1920 forward, between Charles Bonsack and Otho Winger, including the1937 Japanese capture of the China mission area - Correspondence between the General Brotherhood Board and missionaries in India and China (1913 - 1918) - Copies of  Business/Financial Reports/and Minutes of the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board (1912 -1947).

Robert E. Mohler graduated from Mount Morris College in 1912 with a B.A. degree.  He served Mount Morris as Physical Director, Education during the 1912-1913 school year.  Robert Mohler died in 1980. This is his postcard collection.

This is the postcard collection of Ida Fields Neff who graduated from Manchester College in 1920.  It reflects student life at Manchester College, Indiana and at Mount Morris College, Illinois. Included is an image of West End Mission, North Manchester.

Photograph:This photograph might be an image of President J. G. Royer, Mt. Morris College.

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. 

Ida Fields Neff Memorabilia Collection:

• Birth announcement for Mary Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luke Hoff.
• Manchester College Athletic Association membership card for 1919-1920 school year.
• Invitation from Platform Reading Class to faculty and students of the Expression Department of Manchester College to attend readings.
• Two calling cards--one from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Mote and one from Olive Erickson.
• Wedding program for Trude Mishler and Floyd Irwin, 14 December 1919.
• Envelope addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart, a soldier during World War I, 1919.
• Envelope with Christmas card addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart of the U.S. Army.  Sent during World War I.
• Christmas card from Wormhout, France, 18 December 1918.  Signed "Fordie."
• Valentine's card from N.N.
• Reproductions of photos of J.E. and Nettie Miller.
• Poem called "Whispers of Cheer," written by Ida Fields during her senior year.
• Remnant from corsage.
• Photo from play, "Every Student," showing Lillian Moomaw and Myrna Flory Gemmeo (M.C.1911-12-13).
• Invitation for Junior-Senior Reception, 1920.
• Note of thanks from Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Wampler.
• Letter from Sadie Stutsman (Wampler)  to Ida Fields, 1918.
• Wedding invitation of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.
• Letter to Ida from a male friend who is entering military service, 1918. (perhaps F. E. Dewart, "Fordie?")

Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection, including:

• The Buckeye Sprouts.
• Class in basketry.
• Cora Heestand 1916.
• Mabel Workman Hoff [BA 1922].
• Manchester Fellows 1922.
• Celesta Wine.  Roommate of Ida Fields 1917.
• Winnifred Stutsman-Canada.

Collection of newspapers including:

• Dixon Evening Leader, 7 November 1918, "HUNS QUIT"...'War Ends At 2 P.M. As Germany Accepts Allied Terms; French Are Wild With Joy"
• Dixon Evening Leader, 11 November 1918, "Huns Bow Completely To The Allied Demands."
• The Indianapolis Times, 12 September 1938, "War or Peace--- Hitler to Decide."
• The Washington Post, 21 January 1953, "Ike Takes Helm in a 'Time of Tempest..'"
• Chicago Daily News, 23 November 1963, "President is Killed...".
• The Christian Science Monitor, 25 November 1963, "U.S. Rallies in Crisis," [assassination of John F. Kennedy and L. B. Johnson sworn in as 36th President of the U.S.].
• The News Journal, North Manchester, Indiana, 25 November 1963, "Country Mourns Slain President."

Video of Dr. Wu Ningkum 29 August 1990 from John F. Young.

VHS tape copied to DVD-R in 2010.

Notes from the President, one set from December 2004 - December 2006.

Printed Notes from the President can be found in the Archives Office, bottom right shelf.

Notes from the President, one set from January 2007 - December 2008.

Printed Notes from the President can be found in the Archives Office, bottom right shelf.

Oak Leaves Staff, Aurora photos 1993:

Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets.  See "Scope and Content."

Reprints of Dr. Orpurt's MS thesis and PhD Thesis, and other publications. Information on campus trees.

Peace Studies Materials Including Helman and Deeter Articles.

• President A. Blair Helman's, "The Peace Studies Program: Retrospect and Prospect."
• Professor Allen C. Deeter's, "Pioneering in Peace Education in the Church Colleges."
• Allen Deeter's, "Educational and Career Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Manchester College, 1948-1970."
• Fellowship of Reconcilliation events (folder #7).
• "America's Post-War Foreign Policy."
• "Towards a World Organism, Specific Proposals for - an integrated, functional approach to world organization - and for creative technics of building world unity and understanding.  This much we could achieve by 1960," by Kenneth Ives.
• "From UMT To Peace," by E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.

• Bookmark, "Please Remember, Bombs Are Made To Kill People."

• Clipping, "Sobbing, Fainting Mark Realistic War Rehearsal..."

Poster with schedule of events for Peace Week 2004.  This poster  is part of the larger collection MC2009/71.

Photographs of faculty, presidents, trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 through December 1998.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. August 1999 through December 1999.

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000.

Baccalaureate and Commencement Aurora Photograph Collection, 2001. Box 191 contains student, faculty, and staff portraits that appeared in the 2001 edition of the Aurora.  Each photograph is labeled with the subject's name. Box 193 contains 6 CD-ROMs and photographs.

Topics related to MC's safety and maintenance concerns and include but are not limited to:

1959 – Shrubbery memorial by Dr. Lee Smith.

1960 - Gift of property.

1965 - Gift of car to College.

1969 – Business Office renovation.

1974 - Auction notice.

1977 – Railroad track removal.

1977 – Renovation of Administration Building – letter of concern.

1980 – Storm warnings.

1981 – Vehicle maintenance 1981

1981 –Computer use by Physical Plant -  Paul Shrider’s establishment of the computer system in the power plant building.

1985 – David Good in enclosed  snowplow.

1988 - Tornado Preparedness Week.

1993 – custodial care.

1994 - Policies - use of facilities.

1994 – Staff saves $200,000.

1995 - Insurance Safety Inspection

1995 - Use of fleet vehicle policy 2000 - Parking

About 61 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by Ezra N. Goshorn, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  The book spans 17 April 1889 through 29 July 1897.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar.

A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #1: 1938 - 1988.

The Holl-Kintner Hall of Science was constructed during the first phase of the March of Progress fundraising campaign was named in honor of  Professors Holl and Kintner.  These portraits were located in the lobby of Holl-Kintner Hall of Science.

Post-War Higher Education Materials.

• 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

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

See Powderpuff Football, photo #51, in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408.

Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more.

President's Box #3: Departments and Divisions.

McFadden files including institutional self-study, strategic planning, admissions, COBCOA, College of Pharmacy, board of trustees, and Church of the Brethren materials.

Some of these materials may be confidential.  Inquire with Archivist.  Presidential search 1985

• A. Blair Helman, Manchester College President Emeritus, served as president from 1956-1986.
• William Robinson served as president from 1986-1994.
• Documents include:  "Progress Report on Planning for an Orderly and Responsible Transition of Leadership," letter of resignation, and position announcement.

Photographs of Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

Photographs of presidents, faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

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. 

Deeds of property owned or administered by Manchester College and Mount Morris College, including property divided with the Church of the Brethren. Documents of agreement between MC and Calvin Ulrey and Miriam Ulrey. Lots including Railroad Addition North Manchester (Judge John Comstock). Cook family property. Koinonia. Property associated with Eel River Church of the Brethren. Insurance policies (property/equipment/autos).

1895 articles of incorporation and charter (E. S. Young) - also documents following administration change 1900 and also the formation and dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company.

Assorted Files from Public Relations - 1962 through1998.

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.

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. 

Galaxy is a College magazine "... created so that students, alumni, and even professors may express themselves..." Associate Editors: David Blickenstaff, Marjorie Barnhart, Elizabeth Miller, Joe Van Dyke.  Business Manager: Robert Gage. Faculty Adviser: Prof. R. C. Wenger.

So, all you need to do is to hitch your manuscript to a star, and you will appear in GALAXY.

Articles and general information on quarantines at Manchester College.

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger.

WBKE scrapbooks.

Dinner and Breakfast menus created for "Manchester College Students" from Pullman Restaurant Car Service via the Nickel Plate Road.

Train and Railroad: See Also, "Memories of...Manchester." by Otho Winger for the story of the Big Four Tragedy, pg. 179.

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.

A collection of pages from antique/rare books reflecting innovations in printing techniques and changes in subject materials from the Koran (page dated 1207 A.D.) to a 1796 common Bible that was printed for public sale and copied from the English Bible by Barker.

Photographs of D. C. Reber's house taken by Lloyd Hoff.  These include a picture of snow on 5 March 1965 and a picture on 7 October 1963.

Recognition Events Program Collection:

MAC Recognition Banquet (1986), President's Recognition Dinner (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986), Secretaries' Luncheon (1977, 1980, 1981), Recognition Celebration for Helmans' 25th Anniversary (1981), Senior Recognition Day (1947), Recognition Event for Emerson Niswander (1980), Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony (1955), Recognition Banquet for President and Mrs. V.F. Schwalm (1956), Recognition Service for Otho Winger (1936), Recognitions Day (1961), Awards & Senior Recognition Convocation (1969), Awards Day (1959), Recognitions Chapel (1960).

Material related to F. E. Reed.

For additional material related to F. E. Reed, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1953 p.1.

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.

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.

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"

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.

Possibly the Aid Society Bible with signatures of (President) E. M. Crouch, Sadie Stutsman, L. W. Shultz and many more.

See Also: Annual Bible Institute.

A group of photographs representing Parents' Weekend, Hog Roast Weekend 1993 , the All-American Women's Baseball League 1993,  the Ikenberry Serenade 1991, Student Visitation Day, as well as other events.  Many students and individuals in the pictures are identified.

Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana. The school was moved in 1889 and became known as Manchester College.

A reproduction of what appears to be a drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary.

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

Roanoake Classical Seminary Photographs and brief history including President David N. Howe.

Photograph of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 

Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations.

A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

A collection of college and university bulletins and catalogues dating from the mid 1800's through the 1920's.

• Draft of President Vernon F. Schwalm's autobiography.
• "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College, a historical statement given at the dedication of the Hall of Science, 1960.
• Retirement plan and life insurance.
• Remarks made by A. Blair Helman at Schwalm's memorial service.
• MC Bulletin honoring Schwalm and giving his history.
• Obituaries.
• Correspondence between Schwalm and President Helman.
• Student Death in Library - correspondence between Schwalm and Helman.

Schwalm, Vernon F.:

"Indiana Institute of Technology:   Know all men by these presents, That in recognition of his Distinguished attainments the Faculty of Indiana Institute of Technology with the approbation of the Board of Trustees, through the authority in them vested by the State of Indiana, has conferred upon Vernon F. Schwalm the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities with all of the rights, honors and privileges thereto appertaining...." 1963.

Personal correspondence of Vernon F. Schwalm, President Emeritus, Manchester College.

"The Liberal Arts Tradition," chapel talk given in the McPherson College Chapel 6 January 1941 by Vernon F. Schwalm, three days before his election as President of Manchester College.

Preident's Report 24 February 1941.

Report to Board of Trustees, 20 Marcy 1942.

Report to the Board of Trustees 23 March 1945.

President's Report, March 1946.

Report from Curricular Revision Committee to the President and Faculty, 26 March 1946.

Report to the Board of Trustees 26 September 1947.

To the Board of Trustees - Manchester College - Fall Report, 1948.

Report to the Trustees, 19-20 March, 1948.

Development Program for the College, 1948.

President's Report to the Board of Trustees, Fall, 1949.

President's Report: 1949, to the Board of Trustees.

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.

Vernon Schwalm's family and personally related materials,including family genealogy, family history, biographical sketch, resume, staement written for honorary degree,  "Oak Leaves" article recalling the campus during WWII, letters of appreciation. Family letters and letters from those who are "like family." Early photograph of Vernon and Florence Studebaker Schwalm and intimate letters between husband and wife. Personal correspondence regarding hospitalization, insurance and financial matters.Some materials ar confidential and are marked accordingly. Folder 148 - card from Schwalm's mother requesting that he does not move to "the wild west" (probably Kansas).

A vast assortment of correspondence and materials from a variety of sources concerning personal and professionally related topics. Some are related to the Church of the Brethren One letter of interest regards Mr. Max Pinney, Huntington, Indiana, who donated a charcoal drawing of Roanoke Classical Seminary (by the artist, Hansacre, of Chicago) to Manchester College.

Schwalm's materials surrounding President Otho Winger and family, including Otho's funeral service and tribute to Oscar Winger. Letters regarding Schwalm's book on Otho Winger. Assorted correspondence with Dan West, Gladdys Muir and others.

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.

Vernon F. Schwalm: Photograph, description of presidency, scrapbooks, correspondence, writings, diplomas, newspaper article regarding Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Two programs of Schwalm's inauguration as President of Manchester College,  dated 8 November 1941.

One large black and white portrait of Manchester College President, Vernon F. Schwalm.

Two photographs

Photographs of Vernon F. Schwalm with his portrait and possibly the artist.

MC2009/77 one photograph of President and Mrs. Schwalm looking at portrait.

• Correspondence between President Vernon Schwalm and Gladdys Muir regarding the formation of the Peace Studies program at Manchester College.
• Correspondence between President C. E. Davis of LaVerne College, California and V. F. Schwalm.
• Pamphlets announcing the introduction of the Department of Peace Studies at Manchester College under the direction of Gladdys Muir and associates.  This department was designed to prepare for leadership in the field of Peace and International Relations.

Part of a larger collection, records for Service Fellowship, a student group, contain financial records for General, Relief and Work Camps, for the years 1939 - 1940 and 1940 - 1941.

A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2)

Correspondence, certificate for registration of a claim to copyright (for seventy-fifth anniversary book), minutes of historical committee meetings, copy of Manchester's wartime policy (shared by President Schwalm in early days of WWII), schedule of events for anniversary celebration

Conscientious Objection:  World War II statement.

Edith Yaney Shafer Photograph Collection, including photographs of tennis (men's and women's), students, activities, residence life, the famous spoonholder, and buildings on campus.  Photographs of Vernon Schwalm, who would later become President of Manchester College.

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

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. See letter in collection for further information.

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.

MC2011/90a: Autobraph book belonging to Mary (Mollie) and Andrew Studebaker.  This book begins 1880 or 1881.

MC2011/90b: Autograph book of Mary Simonton (Mollie) and George Studebaker,  circa 1881.

Two diaries MC2011/90c and MC2011/90d dated 1888 and 1936 belonging to George Studebaker.

Student Affairs: AAFRO Club and House 1970-71 through 1972-73 (including student lists, 1969 Experience in Soul, incidents of October 1969, lunch-counter sit-ins), Crisis Center, Dancing, String Festival, WBKE Radio Station (formerly WMIB), Association of Women Students (AWS).

Programs: 1961 Junior-Senior Reception, 1960 "Passport to Romance," Valentine Banquet and Dance, "Touch O' Blarney" featuring symphony, dinner, tea, Dad's Meal in the Oaks, and Mom's Day, 1960 "All-Sports Banquet."

Basketball season record 1969 - 1960."

1959 Tennis, Cross Country, and Football Schedule.

1958 campus calendar.

September 1959 Edition of "Oak Leaves," with article about cheerleaders including "Mary Ann Weck."

Memorabilia including a Manchester student handbook (1927), alumni banquet program (1929), and booklet, "Three Thousand Miles Between," by Prof. J. Raymond Schutz.

1.  One file containing an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees, April 5, 1900.

The student petition to the Board of Trustees was from an early era in Manchester College history when both the academic and administrative credibility were in question. This file contains an original letter from Manchester College students to the Board of Trustees,dated April 5, 1900.

Classrooms: Groups of Students/Classes Photograph Collection-Oversized.  Pictures from 1890 through the 1900's. Mount Morris ladies in front of residence. Halloween. Joseph Cunningham.

Kagawa: The photograph that appears on page 116 of the book, "A Century of Faith, Learning and Service, Manchester College. " In 1936 the College hosted a major conference called "An Institute on Christian World Order," featuring Japanese peace activist Toyohiko Kagawa.

A biographical sketch by James E. Kiefer about Toyohiko Kagawa can be found on the internet. http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bio/143.html

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. 

Tau Kappa Alpha: Journal of Finances 1937 - 1947 (one book) and Record of Minutes (May 17, 1937 - April 30, 1947) one book.  This material is part of a larger collection entitled, "Financial Records of Manchester College," MC2007/137.

Women's Tennis photographs: Various individuals, group shots and years: 1975 - 1993.

Typhoid epidemic of 1925 articles in Oak Leaves 11 July 1925 p.1; 1 August 1925 p.4; 16 January 1926 p.3. 

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger.

A. B. Ulrey: First biology teacher at Manchester College, born near North Manchester, Indiana.

This material contains information regarding Ulrey's work done at the Venice Marine Station along with biographical notes and personal correspondence.

The following is an excerpt of the statement appearing on page 1 of the 3rd edition:

...This paper is trying to help the students with freedom.  It gives freedom to expression through freedom of the press. .....

An array of photographs spanning many years with students and other individuals taking part in various activities. Some pictures were professionally photographed for publicity purposes.

Collection of photocopied material from newspapers, Manchester College Bulletins, and Board of Trustee minutes regarding events during Schwalm's presidency.

Invitation to the inauguration of President Schwalm, dated 8 November 1941.  Inauguration Program.  Also included:  letters addressed to "Friend" and "Alumnus" outlining events surrounding the inauguration, from The Inauguration Committee (Carl Holl, Carman Blough, and Chas. Morris).

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

Wilmer Walker's photographs and Manchester College memorabilia and diplomas:Two Year Normal (1926) and Bachelor of Science (1939). Biographical information about Wilmer and Helen Walker.

Materials related to the dedication(October 2017) of the Wilmer and Helen Walker Active Learning Classroom.

See also images on Archives Network - Alumni File

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Sadie Stutsman Wampler graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  This is the same year that she began entries in "The Hand O Graphs" book, and kept make entries for years following. This book comes with the instructions: Place your hand, palm downwards, on the paper and trace outline.  There are a couple examples given, and then the individual is on her own to gather outlines of the hands of friends, family and celebrities on the following pages.  It is like an autograph book for hands.  The name of the individual is also recorded along with the date.

Photograph of West End Chapel, (also called West End Mission) at time of dedication.  Short reflection on its history by Prof. Bill Eberly.

An assortment of photographs and memorabilia about Dan West, his family and Heifer Project. These items were given to Janet Schrock, Dan West's daughter, by different individuals, including videographer, David Sollenberger.

Manchester College "Aurora" yearbooks, "Quartermaster Corp photograph, correspondence, 1965 program for "Advanced Seminary in Human Relations," 1965 program for "Advanced Laboratory and Youth Leaders' Lab," 1918 announcement of  the death of Manchester College alumna, Deane Dunbar Winger.

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

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.

Letters and momentos from Otho and Ida's foreign excursion.

What appear to be President Otho Winger's files on Alcohol and Tobacco which he labeled "Peade and Temperance."  Some of the materials were addressed to Mrs. Oscar Winger, his brother's wife.

President Winger's correspondence with the State of Indiana as he strives to certify Manchester as a "standard college." This involves heavy financial requirements.These letters also deal with State of Indiana requirements for teaching certifications. The story behind the abandoning of the Academy. Corresondence 1917 - 1928.

A series of recordings done for Homecoming 1943.  They might have been pre-recorded for broadcast by WOWO Ft. Wayne.  They show the effects that WWII had on Manchester College.

• War has taken 3/4th of our boys.
• Intercollegiate football and basketball are part of war casualities.
• College feels deeply the tragic effects of war.
• 165 freshmen enrolled.
• Enrollment of 270 women and 90 men. This unbalance among men and women makes life interesting (that is, for the men).

Yasukawa, Mary K. Fujii Yasukawa, MC alumna, Class of 1946.

• "Home Without a Fence," by Mary Fujii, first place winner in the National Oratorical Contest for college women.

Excerpts from "There's a New World Coming,"  Andrew Young. Reprint of October 1977 "Messenger" article describing Church of the Brethren influences on the life of Andrew Young and his call to action.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, October 1978 p.1.

John F.Young Photograph Collection of students circa 1939 - 1940, 1941, including the "Hash-House Gang."

A collection of Manchester College and Church of the Brethren materials belonging to Menno and Viola (Rau) Young, who attended Manchester during 1898-1899.  Materials range from 1898 to 1924.

Material related to Jean Zimmerman as part of the Manchester College Faculty/Staff.

See Also: Photographs of Jean Zimmerman with her husband, Professor Gary Zimmerman located in Faculty/Staff photos: Gary Zimmerman

What makes this album interesting in the amount of history it records.  There are articles about Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren  in Elgin, Illinois, Church of the Brethren ministers and leaders, as well as personal stories about the compiler and folks this individual knows.  It is a shame that the source remains unknown.

Information on Mel Blickenstaff.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin July 1977 p.5-6.

BC2011/13a: Primary Year One, Fall Quarter, Course 1, Part 1, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Margaret M. Clems, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1950, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13b: Primary Year Two, Fall Quarter, Course II, Part 1, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Nan F. Heflin, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1951, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13c: Primary Year Three, Fall Quarter, Couse III, Part I, October, November, December, Brethren Graded Series, Teacher's Book, by Hazel A. Lewis, E. G. Hoff, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1952, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13d:Teacher's Book, Junior Year Two, Fall Quarter, Brethren Graded Series, by Doris Clore Demaree, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1953, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/13e: Teacher's Book, Junior Year Three, Fall Quarter, Brethren Graded Series, by Hazel A. Lewis, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, 1954, published by the Brethren Publishing house, Elgin, Illinois. 

In His Hand, Parts 1, 2 and 3, by Graydon F. Snyder, Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, copyright 1964 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

Church of the Brethren materials, primarily from the Middle Indiana and South/Central Indiana Districts: 1921 Huntington, IN COB directory - 1920 , 1921, 1922, 1924 programs for the COB Summer Conference and Summer Assembly - 1922 Bulletin for Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren Equity Board - 1922 Minutes of the COB District Meeting  - 1958-1959 Church Extension Project - Lessons in Stewardship Studies - 1954-1955 Brotherhood Fund Giving - 1972, 1973 Memo from Carroll Petry, South Central District of Indiana - 1972, 1973SALT newsletters from the District Witness Commission - Program for the South/Central District Conference, 1972, 1973 - "Together" publication - 1953 - 1966, "Central Region Herald" - 1955-1971 "Guide Lines" - 1922-1958 District News Letters - "Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service" -1948 Middle District of Indiana directory - other COB directories from various years and including District Conference Minutes from 2004, 2005, 2006 - 1895 Annual German Baptist Meeting, Decatur, Illinois, an informational booklet from the Wabash Railroad advertising service and accommodations - 1912 Christmas postcard from Sunday School Teacher, Frank Weybright to Viola Neher - Postcard - Bird's eye view of North Manchester- 1940 Postcard of Peabody Memorial Home - photograph of  a COB District Meeting - 1912 program for Special Bible Term - Notes regarding discussion at Annual Meetings during the middle1800's - Letters, Reports, Elders' Meeting programs - "The Eldership: Ordination and Responsibilities - Guidelines for ministerial ordination - 1940-1941 church organizational list - 1969 letter to Brother Harshbarger (Ladoga Church) from the Heeters. Commemorative plates: COB Buffalo, Mexico, Liberty Mills. Pleasant View and Peru COB directories. Centennial Program of the Mexico COB.  Manchester COB Heritage Celebration,1991, honoring Elder R. H. Miller and Sister Emma Miller along with other Manchester COB historical publications and church directories. 1910 and 1923 joint Sunday School programs.  Statistics, research, meeting minutes and discussion matierials related to the merger of the Middle and the Southern Indiana Districts of the Church of the Brethren. A variety of Northern Indiana District materials.

Minutes for the Council of Board.  It appears as if the Board met in order to make proposals to the delegates of Annual Conference.  A revision of the 1935 - 1936 budget was to be presented.

One paper announcing the organization of the Historical Fellowship of the Central Region, Church of the Brethren

This assortment of Church of the Brethren Materials includes but is not limited to: Southern Indiana legal drafts and documents - Brethren Service Commission statement regarding police action in Korea - Minutes of the Brethren Service Commission - Report of NY Relocation Hostel to the Committee for Resettlement of Japanese-Americans,1944 - Guiding principles and objectives of Brethren Service - Boni (ponee) family history - Mount Morris Church of the Brethren accomplishments and goals - Junior High Church School - "Account of the Society of Dunkards in Pennsylvania," 1786, from Lancaster to Ephrata - History of the Olympia, Virginia Church of the Brethren, Virginia - May 1930, Bulletin of La Verne College - "Echo," January 1960 - "Hier is des echo auf das Echo der Hamburger Gruppe." ICYE Exchange 1958/1959 - John David Bowman - Global Women's Project, "Globalink," Issue No. 21 1994 and No. 25 - Report to Heifer Committee January 1946, Brethren Shipment to Poland - 1944 report on Heifers for Relief Shipment Number 1 to Puerto Rico - Bethany Seminary 1941 graduates - Death of Mary Leedy - Appraisal of the Indiana Home Mission Extension Committee,1964 - Program, 129th District Conference of the Northern Indiana District - "Dedication Memorial and Membership Directory" for the Wenatchee Valley Church of the Brethren, 1929  - Winona's Greatest Convention, Church of the Brethren Conference - George Brubaker's handwritten notes on church practice -  Women in the church - unique and powerful - March 1999 and 1978 News Release citing female participation in a nationwide Gathering of Church of the Brethren Women - Universal Military Training vs the American Way, Kermit Eby's testimony before the House Armed Services Committee,1947 -"The Third Day," 1998, quarterly newsletter by the Office of Brethren Witness Environmental Working Group - "Sourvenir of McPherson College, 1904," photo album.- Information about "Liberty Cemetery," Orange County, Indiana - Listing and dates of Church of the Brethren congregations within Indiana along with districts and mother churches- Old German Baptist Brethren congregations in Canada, and in the United State - script, "The Missionary Awakening of Elm Grove," written by a Class in mission at Bethany Bible School - General Brotherhood Board and Commissions Agenda," 1952,Warren Bowman.

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

A variety of materials regarding the Church of the Brethren collected during the ages. "Academy for Church Leadership," Summer Intensive, 1987 - "Volunteer Service in the Local Church," featuring New Windsor BVS class with Dan West - 1987 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring Ronald Reagan and the Central American Peace Agreement - 1988 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring, "Civil Rights at Critical Juncture" - Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, 1902, 1908,1940, 1954, 1955, 1960 - "Jesus Christ - Our Hope," Indiana Brethren Young Adult Retreat, 1976 (Warstler, Carter) - Three year Reading Course for Licensed Ministers - Eldership Ordination1965, Manchester/Liberty Mills COB.

A variety of COB related materials: COB "Agenda" (1978) with articles, Prepare Now for Possible Resumption of the Draft, What Would You Do if Your Loved Ones Were Threatened by Violence?, Keep America Free from Military Regimentation, a Warning to America, by E. Paul Weaver - 1909, program of Joint Sunday School Meeting of Howard, Flora, Upper and Lower Deer Creek School - Statistics and trends within the Regions of the COB (circa 1954) - Report of Women's Work -  G. Lehman letter to 1953 Standing Committee - Minutes of the South Central District Board (1972) - Planning for District Conference 1969 - Information probably for new book on Indiana COB History - History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana with dates of conception, location, moves, and 1991 activity of COB congregations - 1922-1927 Statistical Notebook with reports on Indiana Ministers and evangelists, church locations, congregational membership gains/losses/, ministerial statistics (sisters licensed, men licensed, year)/minister losses -Daniel Miller and descendants - "Brethren Connection to American Communal Groups" - "Divisions In the German Baptist Brethren Church" - "The Dunkard Dozen (1929)" who received advanced education - Report of the Committee on National Service to the World Ministries Commission (1972) - Indiana Church of the Brethren history gathered for writing of new book, including: congregational membership  in South/Central Indiana (1991), history of the Mississinewa Church, biographies of Elder D. P. Shively, Elder Elias Caylor, the death of James Quinter.

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.

Supreme Court transcripts, Carl Kime materials.

MC graduate and Church of the Brethren Minister, Carl Kime was conscientious objector. See his videotaped interview MC2008/06.

Photo of Donald F. Durnbaugh. in his office at Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, IL. 

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.

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.

Emrick, Ernestine Hoff.  Manchester College Alumna

• Wedding photo of Lottie and Ernest Hoff and the way their dining table looked at their wedding.
• Christmas postcard wtih E. G.  Hoff holding grandson, Gregory Lee, circa 1946.  On card verso is a family lineage:
  • Ernest Hoff b.
    • Lottie Neher Hoff b.
      • Grandson, Gregory b
        • son of:
          • Minister Emrick, Leland B.S. 39 [Manchester College Alumnus]
          • Ernestine (Hoff) Emrick B.S. 40  [Manchester College Alumna]

• Clippings showing:

  Dr. WIlbur McFadden and Family, Vernard Eller, Glenn Rohrer, Dan West, Ora Huston, Edward K. Ziegler (1960), Jesse Ziegler, Burton Metzler, Lorell Weiss, Ira Moomaw (1962), Chalmer Faw, James B. Bowman (missionary), Mary Schaeffer, Ernest and Olivia Ikenberry, Merlin Shull, Martha Cocanower, Martha Rupel, Wilma Stern, Anna Warstler, etc.

  1961 Annual Conference Worship leaders, Dale W. Brown, Clarence Sink, Wilfren Staufer, Hubert Newcomer, Thomas Davis and other 1961 Conference speakers.

German Baptist and Church of the Brethren transfer of membership letters 1800's and 1900's for the Ladoga, Indiana area. Lists of congregational authorities, sending church and receiving church locations, and member names.

Primary source material for Ladoga area Brethren: Raccoon Creek, Cool Spring, Bethel, Mount Pleasant, Little Walnut, Bethany, Ladoga, including but not limited to: Congregational minutes, histories, sermon notes, financial records, and transfer of membership letters (19th and 20th century) including Brethren from Four Mile (Indian Creek).

Incoming letters of membership from the 1800's.  Names of traveling and transferring members are included along with signatures of ministers and officials from outgoing congregations. 

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

Historical and congregational materials related to Loon Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

Flora Church of the Brethren and the Mulllendore family, Carroll County, Indiana.  Highlights from research on existing church directories and from pastor’s records.  

Women's Fellowship materials of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

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

Paper by Graydon F. Snyder, Manchester College alumnus:

"The Violence of Power" given at Burkhart Institute at La Verne, 9 April 1970.

"The Re-Creation of Power" (same)

An assortment of  items found in basement of the South Central Indiana District Office building.  Some interesting items include a notebook containing Funerals at the Eel River Church along with obituaries of individuals who died in the area.

Articles about and by Joe Van Dyke.

Land records, deeds, financial reports, guest book, treasurer's records, investments, and contracts regarding the West Manchester Church of the Brethren, and possibly "Acme" school, as well as Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Correspondence between M. R. Zigler and Otho Winger primarily related to the mission work of the Church of the Brethren.  Many names are referred to in these letters.  Not all letters are between Winger and Zigler.  There is mention of Winger's illness and operation on his head. The letterheads on these letters change:

• General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren.
• General Mission Board of the Church of the Brethren, 1929.
• Home Missions and Ministry, Church of the Brethren.