| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson Years | MU2020/4 | Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials, ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988 through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference, ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).
See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space. |
| Administrative Minutes, Correspondence and Notes | MU2017/85 | The presidential correspondence of Parker Marden (2000 - 2004) and Jo Young Switzer (2005 - 2008).1987 honorary degree voting memorandum. North Central Association Accreditation materials 1961, 1972, and 1983. Trustee Affairs Committee Minutes 1999 - 2005. Board of Trustees Executive Committee Minutes 2000 - 2006. Board of Trustees minutes, correspondence, and notes 2001 - 2006 |
| 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. |
| Advancement: Weaver, Welcome | MC2008/10 | Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193. Welcome Weaver: President's Club program celebrating Welcome Weaver, his family, and Weaver Popcorn. |
| Angell, Sir Norman: Book Collection | Sanctum, Unit #5 | Books from the private collection of Sir Norman Angell (Lane). |
| Aurora: Photographs 2001 | MC2004/408 | 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.
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| 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. |
| Butterbaugh, Edgar | MC2011/217 | Awards and degree belonging to President Emeritus, Edgar Butterbaugh, MC Class of 1949. |
| Bwala, Dr. Hyedima | Media Cabinet (IIS) | Video of 24 May 1992 Nigerian Newscast - Manchester College alumnus, Dr. Hyedima Bwala', receives an honorary degree Manchester College Commencement exercises. |
| Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980 | MC2011/22 | 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." |
| Convocation: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974 | MC2011/42 | Dr. Anna Mow graduated from Manchester Collage in 1918. A Church of the Brethren icon, Anna speaks on "Spiritual Vitality and the American Family." |
| Cordier, Andrew | MC2002/154d | Andrew Cordier materials. |
| Deeter, Al: Personal Collection | MU2018/55 Box 1 | Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations, negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa. |
| Finnell, Loren: Autobiography | MC2011/200 | Recipient of the Sargent Shriver Award by the National Peace Corps Association, and an honorary doctorate from Manchester College, Loren Finnell is a member of the Manchester College Class of 1964. He composed a draft of a autobiography entitled, "Still a County Boy.....After having been around the world a couple of times, The memoirs of Loren Finnell." In this manuscript Loren relates his experience at Manchester College, including a clandestine trip to Washington, D.C. for a "Ban the Bomb" demonstration. |
| Flory, Paul: Colleague's Collection | MC2005/15 | Colleague's collection of articles about Flory and personal family correspondence. |
| Flory, Paul: Collection | MC2001/2 | Paul Flory Collection. |
| Flory, Paul: Degrees and Certificates | MU2013/87 | A collection of some of the degrees and certificates conferred upon Paul Flory. |
| Flory, Paul: Dr. Allan R. Shultz | MU2012/36 | A scholarly paper and biographical material related to the career of Dr. Allan Shultz, Paul Flory's first graduate student. A copy Chapter 8, "PVT, Specific Heat, and Thermal Transitions," by Allan R. Shultz, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, from the publication, "Handbook of Polycarbonate Science and Technology, edited by Donald G. LeGrand and John T. Bendler. |
| Funderburg Library: Director's Box, Gene Likens Materials | MC2012/87 | Gene Likens display case file collection. Biographical material, Helman letter, and photographs given to the College by Dr. Likens, 2005. |
| Graduation 1972 | MC2011/11 wave sound and CD | James Farmer, civil rights activist, Thurl Metzger, of Heifer Project, and Robert Stauffer are given the Honorary Doctoral degrees during graduation 1972. of Laws Honorary Degree. Recording of jazz music. A presentation on the political history of Africa given by an unidentified speaker. President Helman speaks on future goals of Manchester College with an introduction by Dr. Replogle.. |
| Graduation 1992: Commencement Video | MU2014/20 | VHS tape and MP4 digital file documenting Manchester College Commencement exercises 1992. Dr. Hyedima Bwala receives an honorary degree. |
| Graduation 1993 | MC2004/122 | President WIlliam Robinson: Commencement Photograph Collection, 1993. Honorary Degree recipient: Andrew Murray. Honorary Degree recipient: Howard Brembeck. Many faculty/staff, students and alumni are identified in this set of photographs. |
| Graduation 1993: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2013/53 | Video coverage of Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, 1993 [MP4 files]. |
| Graduation 1995: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2013/55 | Video footage of Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises,1995 [MP4 File]. |
| Graduation 1995: Commencement Video | MU2014/22 and MU2014/21 | MP4 video files of Manchester College Commencement exercises held in May of 1995. Heifer Project International is given an honorary degree. |
| Graduation 1996: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2013/56 | Unedited video footage of Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises 1996 [MP4 file]. |
| Graduation 1998: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2013/58 | Unedited video footage [MP4 file] of the Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, 1998. |
| Graduation 2001: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2013/60 | Video footage [MP4 file] of the 2001 Manchester College Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. |
| Graduation 2007: Baccalaureate and Commencement Video | MU2012/46a,b | MP4 files of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises held at Manchester College in 2007. |
| Graduation 2011 | MU2018/118a,b | DVD and digital copies of Manchester College's 2011 Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises. |
| Graduation and Commencement: Photographs from Various Years | MC2010/25 | Commencement and graduation photographs from 1914, 1924, 1920's?, 1940, 1997, 2004. CHAPPELL STUDIO and GRADUATION IMAGES (TM), 1997, 2002, and 2004. |
| Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's Correspondence | MU2020/6 | Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid]. Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. |
| Honorary Degree: Photographs | MU2017/8e | Anna Mow was an honorary degree recipient during graduation 1976. Photograph of Anna Mow at dinner table with President Helman. |
| Honorary Degrees: Ford, Richard | MC2008/01 | Ford, Richard E.: On September 15, 2005, Manchester College celebrated Wabash resident Richard E. Ford for his life work as a philanthropist and preserver of the humanities and fine arts. 1. One copy of news release. 2. Two copies of event program. The program details the career of James Giles, the musician who performed at the event. |
| Honorary Degrees: Geisert, Wayne, 1987 | MC General File: Honorary Degrees, Geisert, Wayne | Geisert, Wayne E. Honorary Degree Recipient and commencement address 1987. Dr. Geisert was President of Bridgewater College, Virginia. |
| Honorary Degrees: Mow, Anna Beahm | MC2008/137 | Photograph of Anna Beahm Mow (MC Class of 1918) eating at a table with President Helman during the 1976 Commencement exercises. Anna was a 1976 Honorary Degree Recipient. |
| Honorary Degrees: Murray, Andrew, 1993 | MC2004/122: Murray Degree Photographs | Andrew Murray received an honorary degree from Manchester College in 1993. See MC2004/122 for photographs from this event. |
| Honorary Degrees: Newspaper Clippings | MC General File: Honorary | Newsclippings regarding various Honorary Degree recipients. |
| Honorary Degrees: Records | MC2002/132 | Honorary Degrees records: Lists, biographical info, news releases. |
| Honorary Degrees: Schwalm, Earl, 1963 | MC General File: Honorary Degrees, Schwalm, Earl | Material related to Earl Schwalm who received a LL.D. in 1963. |
| Honorary Degrees: Wu, Ningkun | President's Box # 2, Vault | Dr. Wu was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from Manchester College |
| Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center | MU2018/11 | Video of the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center along with digital copy of the program. |
| Kintner, Edward: Diploma, 1912, 1938 | MC2004/353 | Edward Kintner: - Program from Spring 1940 tour of Manchester Chapel Choir.
- Edward Kintner's diploma from Manchester College, B.A., 1912.
- Edward Kintner's diploma from Manchester College, Doctor of Science, 1938.
- Photograph of college apartments (located on College Ave & Wayne St).
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| Manchester College 1993: Video | MU2013/67 | Scenes from Manchester College during 1993, including Steve Alford, Jane Henney, and 1993 commencement exercises. Faculty and students are interviewed. Andy Murray receives an honorary degree during commencement. |
| Manchester College: Promotional Audio and Conferring of 1972 Honorary Degrees and Graduation | MC2011/10 wave sound and CD | This recording is in two parts: "What is Manchester College?" promotional audio portion of a filmstrip or slide show ("a chairbound tour"). Audio of choir singing "By the Kenapocomoco." 1972 Conferring of Honorary Degrees and Graduation: James Farmer, Civil Rights Activist, with Dean Howard Book presentating. James Farmer was Race relations secretary with Fellowship of Reconciliation. He was also involved in the labor movement. Author, "Freedom When," Random House, 1966. Recommendation for the Honorary Degree, "Doctor of Humanities." Conferring of degree by President Helman. Thurl Donald Metzger: Doctor of Humanities. Conferring of degree by President Helman. Robert Miller Stauffer: Conferring of degree, Doctor of Laws. Manager of North Manchester Foundry. |
| Marden, Parker: Honorary Doctorate, 2004 | MC2007/125 | One folder containing the program highlighting Dr. Parker Marden as a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Martin University, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 18, 2004. |
| Marketing Materials: Student Photographs and Marketing Employees | MU2014/161 | 2006 student photographs. Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006. Graduation images circa 2004/2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver. MC Visual Identity Guide. |
| Newman Catholic Fellowship: Aurora Photograph | MC2004/408: Newman Catholic Fellowship #62 | The Newman Catholic Fellowship photograph #62 is part if the larger Aurora Photograph Collection 2001 MC2004/408. |
| Photographs: Student, Faculty and Staff | MC2004/408 | 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. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988 | MC2001/3 Box 1 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #1: 1938 - 1988. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical Material | MC2001/3 Box 3 | A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. |
| Plunkett, Roy: Diplomas, Awards, Commendations | MC2001/3 | A collection of Roy Plunkett's diplomas, awards and commendations. |
| Powderpuff Football: Photograph | MC2004/408, no.51 | See Powderpuff Football, photo #51, in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001. This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408. |
| President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic Affairs | MU2020/74 | Athletics, 1968 - 1982. Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986. Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986. Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983. Football, 1979 - 1982. Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986. Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986. Dean of the College, 1967 -1983. THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's. Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980. Librarian, 1964 - 1986. Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986. Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972. Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.
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| President's Files: Helman | MU2020/31 | Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club. |
| President's Files: Helman Correspondence | MU2020/29b | Miscellaneous correspondence (the 1960's through 1986) by President A. Blair Helman: HO - Z. Topics include: Honor Graduates Dinner, May Day, Oak Leaves, the Center for the Study of Socialist Education (Kent State University), the United Nations Flag, along with correspondence and materials related to the life of Jean Childs Young,1980 MC honorary degree recipient,and of her husband, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young. |
| President's Office | MU2013/103a,b,c | Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. |
| Public Relations: Images and media coverage 1994 - 2006 | MC2008/145a-z2 | 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. |
| 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, Negatives and Visual Media | MU2012/118 | Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. |
| 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 Detailed Folder Description | MU2012/117 File Folder #1 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations Detailed description of folder contents. File #1 details activity in the 1950's and 1960's. |
| Schwalm, Vernon F.: Diploma, Honorary Degree | MC2004/189 | 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. |
| Schwalm, Vernon F.: Diploma, Honorary Degree | MC2004/190 | Diploma for honorary degree received by Schwalm in 1943 [?]. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 | The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence. |
| Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 147 - 160 | MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 147 - 160 | 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). |
| 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. |
| Sherrick, Marvin: | MC2004/176 | Sherrick, Marvin M. ; Honorary Degree Diploma of Marvin M. Sherrick. Signed by Otho Winger, President, and J.L. Cunningham, Secretary.
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| Sherrick, Marvin: Honorary Degree, Mount Morris | MC2004/192 | Sherrick, Marvin M. ; - "The Trustees of Mount Morris College, Mount Morris, Illinois, on the recommendation of the Faculty, have conferred upon Marvin M. Sherrick the degree of Doctor of Literature and that he is entitled to all the Honors, Rights, and Privileges to that degree appertaining. Given this 25th day of May in the year of our Lord...[1917]...in the Town of Mount Morris, in the State of Illinois.
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| Stauffer, Robert | Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stauffer, Robert | Material related to Robert Stauffer (MC Class of 1923) who served as a Manchester College trustee (1954-1971) and was one of the "winningest" basketball coaches in the university's history. |
| Walter, Franklin | Alumni Box #187: Walter, Franklin | A biography of the accomplisihments of Franklin B. Walter, 1988 Hononrary Degree recipient at Manchester College. |
| Weaver, Welcome | Alumni Box #187: Weaver | Biography and articles citing the accomplishments of Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1937. |
| Young, Jean and Andrew: Photographs | MU2019/14 | Photographs of Jean Childs Young and Andrew Young, and also of Howard Sollenberger |
| Young, Jean Childs Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree: Photograph | MC2010/85 | Photographs of Jean Childs Young receiving an honorary degree from Manchester College during Commencement (1979-1980). See also: MC2007/35, Alumni Box 187, |
| Young, Jean Childs: 1980 Honorary Degree | MU2021/5 | Negatives of photographs taken at Manchester's 1980 graduation where Jean Childs Young receives an honorary doctoral degree. Also included in pictures is Andrew Young, members of the Young family, Frances Smith Thomas, and President and Mrs. Helman. |
| Young, Jean Childs: Materials and Photographs | MC2007/35 | Materials and photographs related to Jean Childs Young: 1953 May Day Queen, Manchester College alumna, 1954, wife of Andrew Young (married June 1954), and Manchester College honorary doctorate recipient. |
| Young, John: Biographical Material | MU2012/32 | Biographical material related to Dr. John F. Young, alumnus, Naval Aviator, Associate Superintendent of the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. |
