Photographs of choral groups and performances: A Cappella Choir, Glee Club, Women's Quartet, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, Elijah, Messiah, Brahm's Requium, Down in the Valley, Ruwana, and What is Man?

Concert schedule and list of anticipated expenses for the Spring Choir Tour, 1993.

c.1966 - Records of spring semester attendance as well as of fee/dues payments.

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

• Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].

Written history of A Cappella Choir.

A Cappella Choir programs, news releases and correspondence, including the1989 European tour "On Wings of Song."

• Students at Risk, Memorandum Summer 1993, etc. 
• List of Primary Advistory 1997 - 1998 by Department.

• Committees
• FYC and FYC Luncheons and Workshops for various years.
• Honors Convocations 1996-2000 and 2003-2007.  Background material and programs.
• RATS!  2002-2005
• Student Fellowships Handbook
• Faculty Business Meeting Minutes, Agendas and Attachments.
• Official Faculty Meetings
• Back Copies of Faculty Meeting Minutes, Faculty Development Committee and the Faculty Executive Committee.

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.

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

1930-1931 Dean Holl's Report to the Faculty.

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

1987- 1993 - Number applying for graduation, graduating with honors, lowest GPA.

Faculty Governance Task Force (1971, 1990-1991), Faculty Executive Committee Minutes (1978-1984, 1984 -1999 incomplete).

Interdisciplinary Studies Committee and Honors Studies (1990-1991).

Enrollment Management Committee (1990).  Subcommittee on Academic/Registration/Advising, Provisional Admissions (1987).

Examination Program (1960), Studies on Improvement of Tests, Senior Independent Study Program.

Steering Committee and Self-Study Steering Committee Minutes and plans (1967-1989).

Faculty Development Committee and Department Chairs, Department Heads, Meetings (1982 - 1998).

Faculty Development - Faculty Workshop programs 1965 - 2002. 1990 Mission Statement.   1991 Minutes of Professional Studies Meeting.

Discussion of Faculty/Staff Club Room and Faculty/Staff Lounge (1980 - 1985).

Faculty banquets and "Welcoming Dinners." The honoring of retirees.

Executive Committee Minutes - Military Recruitment on Campus, Inter-Disciplinary Programs (Peace Studies and Environmental Studies), Faculty Workshops, Discussion Day, Admissions Standards, Educational Frontiers Committee Members, Ethical Research Principles, Faculty Committee Assignments, Religious Life Committee,  Accreditation - Self-Study, Faculty Social Programs Committee, Dismissal Procedures for Non-Tenured and Tenured Faculty Members , Skills Development Center, Christian Higher Education, Mission Statement,

Faculty suggestions, "how to improve the experience of minority students on campus," Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference and HBCC Financial Aid Policy, Standards for Honors Graduates , Human Diversity, Harassment, Faculty Governance, Faculty Standing Committees at MC, Collaborative Learning, School Breaks, Representatives for the Dean of Academic Affairs, Bylaws for Conduct of Faculty Elections, Discussion Day Schedule, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Department Chair Appointment, Retirement Banquet, International Meal, Admissions Classifications, History of Curriculum Review, 1984 task force on Program Reduction, Improved Status of Library Faculty [October 10, 1993], NCAA definition of "good academic standing," and "satisfactory progress of students" [1993], Computer Services, Human Diversity Policy by Affirmative Action Committee, Commuter Assignments 1993-1994 by Faculty Member, Policy for the Promotion and Protection of Human Diversity (1993), Responsibilities of Computer Users, Teacher Education Committees, use of Library in Curriculum, Academic Breaks, Length of Academic Year.

Two Year Curriculum and Instructional Improvement Study circa 1958 - Study on Curricular Integration.

Goals For An Effective Curriculum At Manchester College, July 2000.

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

Helman's introduction, description and final results of the 1960's Self-Study, and related reports, statistics and minutes.  "The New Curriculum at Manchester College, Report of the Self-Study) Status as of June 20, 1968)."

Development of Divisional Core Curricula in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science, etc., Proposed Non-Divisional Core Curriculum Focused on helping each student discover "Who He Is,"  A Statement of Purpose for Manchester College, Memo to Faculty Regarding Self-Study, Proposed Teaching Load Evaluation.

Grading and Low Scholarship.

Faculty Development Committee - 1974-1997 (incomplete) - includingTenure, Salary, Benefits, Faculty Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Teaching, Guidelines for Recognition of Faculty for 25 Years of Service, Sabbatical Requests, Support for Faculty Research Fulltime Status, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Formation of System for Evaluation of Staff and Administration (1992), Annual Reports to the Faculty, Program Adjustment, Student Evaluations of Faculty, Forward Planning Committee, Rank for Librarians.

Committees and Standing Committees of the Faculty 1960 - 1973 (incomplete). Also 2000 - 2001.

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

1974 materials including but not limited to: - Standards for the Accreditation of Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Social Work - Recommendations from the Natural Science Division to the Academic Committee - Humanities Faculty Core Evaluation - Questionnaire  "The following courses and programs help me discover who I am and what I can become." - Senior Colloquium -  Proposals for Curriculum Modification.

Academic Program 1988-1989, report of Graduate Student Enrollment - Academic Program developments (1986-1987)

Statistical Evaluation of contributions by each department (1982 - 1982).

1987-1991materials including but not limited to the following committees: Teacher Education (TEC), Academic Policies , Athletic Committee, Minority Concerns, Human Diversity, Student Life, Human Relations, Facilities Policy, Educational Innovation, Koinonia,College Planning , Management Information, Graduate and Continuing Education.

Budget (1967-1968), budget comparisons, salary scale, faculty benefits, teaching load, Co-Curricular Enrichment Committee,1986 President's memo, "An Attempt to Overthrow the Limitations of Manchester College."

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

Interdivisional (IDIV) syllabi

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

• Faculty meeting minutes 23 November 1920 - 6 November 1923.
• Edward Kintner's faculty meeting notes,15 December 1925
• Special requests by students, 1968.
• Assortment of materials [circa 1956 - 1978] that include:
• Changes within the Mathematics Department, 1978.
• Credit Hours produced by Faculty Fall 1984 through Fall 1986.
• Manchester College Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 through 1984-1985. 
• Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration).
• New secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements.
• Journalism teaching minor and teaching major requirements
• Pass/Fail Policy review 1973 and 1974. 
• "The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's."
• "Educational Frontiers Committee."

• Academic Policies Committee Minutes, Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
• Teacher Education Committee Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2001.
• Department of Education Minutes, Fall 1999 - Spring 2002 and Fall 2002 - Spring 2004.
• Institutional Report in preparation for NCATE/IPSB visit November 2004 and Exhibits for NCATE/IPSB Visit, November 2004.
• Field Biology, Biol 110, Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center and Programs.
• Analysis of MC's Teacher Education Goals using Student Teaching Evaluations, 2003 - 2004.
• Teacher Education Ad-Hoc NCATE Minutes.
• Teacher Education Department of Education Minutes from 1993 forward.
• Teacher Education Schools Available for Field Experiences.
• Education Budget, Budget Planning and Budget Reports.
• Board of Examiners Report, NCATE, Accreditation Visit to Manchester College, November 2004.
• Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart Award, January, 1984.
• Indiana Board of Examiners, September, 1989.
• Teacher Education Handbook - 1971.

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

Faculty Meeting Minutes discussing policies on tardiness, absences, grading, credit hours, credit points, and incompletes (November 1920 - November 1923).

Faculty Secretary, Edward Kintner's, notes from faculty meeting dated 15 December 1925. 

Materials dated 1956 through 1978 including but not limited to: Proposed Curriculum Modifications in the Math Department (1978), 1972 reaffirmation to offer the course Politics and the Environment during (1972-73), 1969 Memo: Independent Study for Science Majors, 1987 review committee for Non-Western Culture list, 1970 Convocation Committee Proposals, 1968 adjustment to the new curriculum,1976 interim, proposal for a new course, Literature and Music, Summary sheet for Music department excluding private lessons and music organizations, Summary Sheet for the Sociology Department.1987 course changes from Sociology & Social Work,Proposal for Sociology major, "Specialization in Correction, "Credit Hours produced by Faculty fall 1984 - Fall 1986,  Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 - 1984-1985, Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration), Academic Standards, new secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements, Journalism teaching major and minor requirements.Student requests for grade changes or credit. 

• Review of the Pass/Fail policy, 1973 and 1974. 
• Recommendations from Ed Miller to Dean Book.
• Grades of students Fall and Spring Term 1987.

"The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's." 

• Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
• Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
• Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
• Videotape and closed-circuit television.
• From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
  • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
  • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  

• Miscellaneous materials from the files 

• An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
  • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
  • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
  • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
  • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
  • January Term Load.
  • Course Requirements for various majors.
  • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
  • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).

Script for "Accent on Education",  a radio spot introducing Professor Art Gilbert and students, who talk about the internship in Accounting.

Lola Sanger Accounting Award.

Accounting Alumni Directory, January 1992.

Photocopy of advertisement from Indiana Business Magazine, November 1995.

Robert M. Stauffer Award to Outstanding Business Students, "The News-Journal," 26 May 1987.

International perspectives in business curriculum.

Letter from The Council of Independent Colleges, regarding international aspects of business, 1988.

CIC International Business Grant Proposal memo.

Accounting and Business Department Syllabi Collection.

Materials for accreditation 1992.

Accreditation Materials, 1992 including:

• Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds–Manchester College Project
• Proposed Campus Plan
• Student Housing Evaluation
• Energy Use Statistics

History of the Administration Building.

Administration Building photographs, including several captured digitally and placed on CD-ROM. These images span several decades and show the spoonholder, a 1938 automobile, and pictures with snow.

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

Admissions: Miscellaneous material from various years, circa 1968 -  1986.

"Find Your Place," 2007 January.

A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010.

1.  Folder labeled "miscellaneous assortment."

• CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Coucil for Advancement and Support of Education.
• Fine Arts Week calendar, undated, including Peking Acrobats, Alpha Psi Omega One-Act Play Festival, Faculty Art Show with paintings by James R. C. Adams.
• January Term Opportunities at the Indiana Medical History Museum, Old Pathology Building. This was formerly given the accession number of MC 2003/113 #85 but paperwork was not completed.
• Manchester Activities Council banquet for MAC Officers and new members, 1991, including yearly calendar of events.
• The Charles and Cleda Zunkel Peacemaker Fund Presents, Rev. Dr. C. Wayne Zunkel, Manchester College alumnus, 1992. This poster was formerly given the accession number of MC2003/113 #114 but paperwork was not completed.
• Party with the O.O.P.S. Groundhogs, 1994.This poster was formerly given the accession number of 2003/114 #22 but paperwork was not completed.

2.  Folder labeled, "Senior Sendoff," 1993 containing poster. Formerly MC2003/113 #42 but paperwork was not completed.

3.  Folder labeled, "Centennial Auction," 1990 containing poster.   Formerly MC2003/113 #32 but paperwork was not completed.

4.  Folder labeled, "Manchester College Publicity," with posters.

• "Let each become all that he was created capable of being," by Thomas Carlyle.
• Folder with Manchester College map.
• Poster, "A Journey at Manchester College, Where we believe in preparation for a lifetime."

Audio section of a filmstrip entitled, "What is Manchester College?"  This could be another copy of MC2011/10.

"Simple Measures," undated, but after 1994.

Quotations are taken from students graduating in 1962, 1972, 1978, 1983, 1989, and 1994.

President's Circle, 2006:

• One page history of Manchester College.
• Two invitations to hear the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert.
• Two invitations to "An Evening on Stage," 13 November 2006 given to "The President's Circle."

Centennial Campaign Dinner, 16 October 1987 invitation in envelope with reply cards.

"A Faculty Guide to the Office of Institutional Advancement at Manchester College."

Fundraising by decade/campaign - individual campaigns and records.

1    Winger Fund, March of Progress, Focus on the Seventies, Funderburg Fund

2    General Education Fund, Centennial Campaign, The Next Step.

Fundraising Campaign: Manchester Fund, circa 2005, solicitation materials.

Continued Annual Support of the Manchester Fund, circa 2007.

Gym-a-thon 1981.

1. One program of this event.

Photocopies of publications from The March of Progress capital campaign, which started in 1955.

March of Progress materials including

First phase information, with final reports, correspondence.

Second phase information, including final reports by Rufus King and J. Wiley Christie .   

Convocation materials.

Materials from Office of College Advancement:

• Annual Fund Fiscal Year 2011 - acorn piece.
• "Students First!"-  letter December 2011 - insert and envelope.
• Valentine - AFV12 - gift to The Manchester Fund (2012).
• Thank You cards from Office of College Advancement.  These were with 2011 and 2012 items listed above...but undated.
• "Students First! - campaign newsletter, Issue V.

The Manchester Fund and The President's Circle - circa 2005.

Publication, "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College wraps up The Next Step! Campaign."

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.

Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193.

Welcome Weaver: President's Club program celebrating Welcome Weaver, his family, and Weaver Popcorn.

Correspondence with Marts and Lundy, financial consultants for the March of Progress.

Catherine Alspach Bachelor of Arts Diploma.

Special Events Photograph Collection

Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified.

1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs.

One issue of Refuge: Home for Wandering Manuscripts (May 1940).

Several issues of The Manchester Mirror (January 1938, April 1939, July 1939, January 1940, July 1940, January 1941, April 1941).

A memorial is held on an annual basis to remember alumni of Manchester University who have died during the year.  This is a video of the service held on 31 May 2012.

Annual memorial services recognizing deaths of alumni and members of the College community.

Alumni Photograph Collection including

Alumni Awards.

Alumnus, Troy Smith, is one of two of Manchester College's first graduating class (A.B. degree)-1900.

Correspondence, records. FERPA laws apply.

Americans with Disabilities Act compliance materials.

Syllabi: Art Department

File #1: 1999-2002.

File #2. 2002-2003.

June1895 Agreement between Citizens' Committee of North Manchester and representatives of the German Baptist College which proposes location at this point.

1895 articles of association (charters) filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for "Manchester College" and "The Bible School,"  including role of Trustees and the German Baptist Brethren.

1902 - "Manchester College"- a body politic and corporate, authorized and empowered by the laws of the State of Indiana to proceed to carry out the objects of its organization, signed by Hunt, Secretary of State.

September 1902 Department of State Certificate - Articles of Association.

Secretary of State, Ed Jackson, provides copy of 1902 articles of incorporation in September 1920.

Copy of Articles of Incorporation June 1937 showing history of incorporation by copying information from 1902 document. 

1944 authorization of Schwalm and Ikenberry to execute all instruments pertaining to the business of Manchester College - "Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation" - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc.

Charter - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, copy of document filed January 1931 and various revisions.

Correspondence with Secretary's of State.

Dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc. September 1943.

Photographs of Athletic related events, including the MC mascott.

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.

9.5 x 7" black and white photograph of tennis and croquet fields on Manchester College's campus.

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

Female students present viewpoints about the middle east, Nassar and the Arab Nations, and the Suez Canal.

Section Three - Radio Program - WJR the Goodwill Station, with the announcer, Johnny Russell

Distribution Lists 1955 - 1990.

Science related excerpts from Auroras.

For 1934 - 1937 .Aurora Financial Records see MC2007/137.

For Aurora Budget Records see MC2002/19.

For Aurora, see also: Oak Leaves 29 September 1960 p.1; 16 April 1964 p.2; 23 April 1964 p.1; 30 April 1964 p.1; 13 May 1965 p.1; 9 May 1991, p.1.

BACCHUS: Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students.

BACCHUS: See also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.12.

See BACCHUS Aurora photographs in MC2004/408.

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

Symphonic Band:

See: Oak Leaves 18 February 1965 p.1; 25 February 1965 p.2; 13 May 1965 p.1; and Photo Boxes 26, 27.

Oak Leaves describing the Bark, a Rhinie publication.

Copies of the Bark from 1937 and 1938.

A copy of a play entitled, "Common Clay Courtroom Burlesque.

Three pantemines written by George Beauchamp and presented by the first-year speech classes at Manchester College, 17 October 1936.

Textbooks containing personal notes, one research paper, reading lists, syllabi, and painted brick, belonging to Manchester College alumnus, Wayne Barts.

Women's basketball statistics, newspaper clippings, and souvenir programs [1965 - 2012 various].

Video titled, "Spartan Successes, An Indiana Basketball Success Story, How Steve Alford made Manchester College a champion again. Footage of Alford and players from the Alford Era.

• "History of Basketball at Manchester College," 1969.
• Poster: "Manchester College says Thanks!" - Ed Butterbaugh, President and Steve Alford, Head Coach.
• College Basketball Register Project. 
• Basketball Scorebook 1927 - 1928 season.
• Basket Ball Schedule 1931 - 1932.
• December 1954 souvenir program - Hoosier College Conference Champions 1954.
• Manchester Spartans vs Taylor Trojans, 11 January 1955 souvenir program featuring the Manchester College Band.
• DePaul vs Manchester College program with De Paul Univ. Varsity Schedule 1955 - 1956.
• Manchester College Men's Basketball 1992 - 1993 with Head Coach, Steve Alford, Souvenir Program.
• 1994 - 1995 ICAC Champions, Manchester College Basketball Sourvenir Program.
• Manchester College Spartans vs Illinois Wesleyan University Titans, 20th Anniversary NCAA Basketball Championship, NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Second Round Game, 5 March 1994 program.
• Unidentified basketball photos. 
• Basketball photo (identified) 1939 - 1940.

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.

Material related to Dwight Beery, Physics.

1986 Newspaper article about Beery's physics problems (and solutions) that are being included in a three-volume college physics textbook published by Engineering Press.

Speeches by Philip Berrigan and Elizabeth McAlister, and photograph taken in Petersime Chapel . 

One Manchester College, "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," August, 1976, Vol. 6, No. 2. containing adapted reprints of Liz and Phils' speeches given at Manchester College and Goshen College.

One magazine, "The Holy Cross Quarterly," Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1971 covering the convictions of blood brothers, Dan and Phil Berrigan.

Bethany Seminary feature in Manchester College Bulletin, circa 1921.

Big Four Tragedy Postcard.

See Also: "Memories of ...Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs. 179-180.

Biology Club (Phi Sigma) and Honor Society (Alpha Chi):

• constitutions, by-laws, and some correspondence.

Trustees: Minutes, 1929 - 2004.

Correspondence and materials relating to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee including committee materials, Church of the Brethren district ratification forms, membership lists and memos from the presidents to the Board of Trustees 1956 - 2002.

Board of Trustees Records: Agendas, minutes, President's Reports, Executive Committee Minutes, appraisals of Manchester College, correspondence.

Material related to Professor Dagny Boebel.

Assorted materials about Brethren Colleges Abroad including historical information and compositions.

1998-99 Itineraries for Xalapa, Strasbourg, Nancy, Sapporo, Quito, Marburg, Dalian, Cochin, Cheltenham, Athens.

Admissions booklet "Brethren Colleges Abroad 35 Years of International Studies."

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

Sample letters to prospective BCA students from Allen C. Deeter, dated March and September 1996.

Brethren College Abroad material.

See also:  MC2002/290; also Oak Leaves 27 September 1967, p.2; 11 October 1967; 10 January 1968, p.4; 3 April 1968, p.3; 8 May 1968, p.1; 15 May 1968, p.5.

One pamphlet, "Guide to Research in Brethren History," Compiled by Donald Durnbaugh through the Church of the Brethren Historical Committee, 1968. 

It lists resources and sources for studying brethren history and gives the locations of various repositories of brethren collections.

Materials [2012] from University Advancement; images of buildings and memorabilia from events. 

Invitations to the dedication of the Academic Center on 13 October 2012 with copies of the Academic Center Donor Plaque Listing, 13 October 2012.

Memorabilia from the "Jingle Bell Tea," 5 December 2012 - history of the Chime on verso.

The file contains "Tested Tips" pamphlets, sample tests, and general information.

See Also: Manchester Mirror January 1936, p.13; August 1936, p.8

Clipping from the Manchester College Bulletin, January 1977, "West Germans Honored Dr. Burke Last Summer," by Paula Lehman, reprinted in the Bulletin with permission from the July 21, 1976 edition of the Wabash Plain Dealer.

James T. Westwood Collection:

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

Painting of Calvin Ulrey Hall by K. Fike (Class of 1951) given to Miriam Ulrey, wife of Calvin Ulrey.

For related material on Calvin Ulrey Hall, see : Aurora 1947, 1948, 1949; Manchester College Bulletin v.37:9 (July 1945); v.38:2 (November 1945); v.38:4 (February 1946); v.38:6 (May 1946); v.38:9 (July 1946); v.38:10 (August 1946); v.39:1 (October 1946); v.39:2 (November 1946); v.40:1 (October 1947); v.40:2 (November 1947); v.40:6 (May 1948); v.41:3 (December 1948); v.41:5 (February 1949); v.41:9 (July 1949); January 1949 p.2; October 1951 p.1; January 1977 p.3-7; Oak Leaves 18 September 1947, p.4; 2 October 1947, p.1; 30 October 1947, p.4; 6 November 1947, p.1; 29 May 1968, p.3; 29 April 1970 p.2; 30 September 1970; 24 February 1971, p.1; 8 February 1972, p.1; 22 February 1972, p.2; 11 April 1972, p.1; 18 March 1975 p.1; 29 April 1975 p.1; 10 October 1975 p.5; Photo box 108. 

Students First! The Campaign for Manchester - introductory packet, promotional materials, campaign videos, newsletters (January 2010 - October 2013), 30 June 2014 closing campaign report.

Campus Ministry Board Survey conducted to assist the Campus Ministry Board in planning the spring semester campus wide retreat, "Speak your mind: at Manchester?"

• MC2009/71: Career Fair Posters, File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various.
• MC2004/263: Lists of alumni and their careers. 
• Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.3; April 1951 p.4; March 1976 p.5; February 1977 p.1, 2; January 1978 p.6; The News-Journal 29 December 2000 p.8; Photo Box 57.

CASE at Manchester College, newspaper article and special merit award, 1982 Mindpower Campaign.  CASE stands for Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

One periodical entitled, "Mennonite Family History," Volume XII, Number 1, January 1993.  This publication was probably kept by Archivist, Ferne Baldwin.  A special note is made about the article, "The Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Cassel Family," by Mary Cassel Case. This article traces the ancestors of Benjamin and Maria Cassel, who were married in Montgomery County, Ohio, 1861, who both had the surname "Cassel."

Caveat Emptor was an underground publication. 

Search under Underground Publications [MC2002/156]

and Periodical List http://www.manchester.edu/OAA/Library/Archives/periodicals2.htm:  See Also:  Oak Leaves 16 January 1964 p.1, 2, 3; 30 January 1964 p.1; 13 February 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.2;

A Journalism class Centennial Interview by Timothy K. Jones, 16 September 1988 in which Mr. Jones asks student to reflect on questions that he presents dealing with the College.

The Centennial Quilt was designed and quilted by Lydia Bowman '49 for Manchester's Centennial Celebration in 1989.

Institutional Research: CSCA studies, including but not limited to the following.  See the accession page for a complete listing:

• Annual Report 1967-1968.
• Nobel Conference, Jan. 1974.
• Records, 1964 - 1969 and 1970 - 1972.
• Central States Assembly on the United States and Eastern Europe, October 23-26, 1969.
• CSCA Handbook, 1969.
• Peace Studies Program research.
• "Pollution and its Control: Report of a Conference," March 5-6, 1971.
• Materials from the chemistry section of CSCA.
• Research on the American College Testing program (ACT).
• Director of Research 1968.
• Director of Research 1969-70.
• Director of Research 1971-72.
• Student Attitude Study Report, 1970.

See Also:

Buildings

Manchester College Bulletin February 1951 p.2; January 1975 p.10; March 1975 p.12; October 1975 p.9; October 1976 p.2; October 1977 p.11.

Oak Leaves 11 February 1965 p.2 (compulsory chapel policy);

The Holy Bible Containing The Old And New Testaments: Translated Out Of The Original Tongues; And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared And Revised. New York: American Bible Society, 1874. The bible contains two inscriptions.

Chapel program collection:

• Programs from 1962, 1976, 1976, 1986.

Cheerleading clippings and news releases.

Article about the history of the "Participation Players," by Scott Strode.

Information about Touring Children’s Theatre: The Participation Players.

Special Problems Class: ...a project of The Communications Studies Department of Manchester College Children's Theatre Tour, 1990-1991. Jill Morgan gives a behind  behind the scenes tour of the 1991 touring children's theatre group.

Video of Sleeping Beauty, presented January 1990 in Cordier Auditorium by the Manchester College Children's Theatre group.

Video of Sleeping Beauty, presented 22 January 1990 at Center School, Marion, Indiana by the Manchester College Children's Theatre group.

Video documentation of the Manchester College Children's Theatre production of "The Storytellers," January, 1997.

Video documentation of Manchester College Children's Theatre from January 1991, "Good Scene as Director."

Choral Concert poster:

• "Manchester College Presents A Choral Concert.  The A Cappella Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club.  Under The Direction of Clyde Holsinger" [1951] .

Manchester College Choral Society Poster:

• "Haydn's 'The Seasons' presented by Manchester College Choral Society, Clyde Holsinger, Director.   Manchester College Auditorium, North Manchester, Indiana.  Soloists:  Virginia Smallwood, Amswy Bollinger, Paul Halladay. Accompanists:  Max Allen, Mary Adine Eley.  Saturday, April 17, 1948, 8:00 p.m. Offering" 

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889 may have been utilized in the early days of Manchester College when  Professor David Howe was President of the institution.  

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

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

Materials from various events including the program from the "11th Annual Church as Peacemaker Conference, March 8-9, 1992."

One schedule for the China Seminar that was held on campus April 20-21, 1972.

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

See Also:  

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

Civilian Public Service (CPS) clippings collection.

"Proposed Section for Alternative Service," "Brethren Service Committee Meeting Agenda," "General Statement on Civilian Public Service by Brethren Service Committee," News of Brethren Service v.1:1 (September 1945), "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service Relief Goods," "Some Facts and Figures on Brethren Service," "Comparative Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of Brethren Service Committee [April 23 1945]," "Minutes of Brethren Service Committee [June 6 1944]," 

Correspondence regarding dance instruction controversy, "Concerns to Be Presented to BSC," correspondence between Earl Garver and Eldon Burke regarding monograph on Puerto Rico, collection of letters to the editor of The Bedford Bulletin and The Bedford Democrat regarding Camp Bedford, "Organization of Camp Bedford Government," "Qualifications for the Assistant Directorship," "Campers at Lyndhurst July 17, 1943"

CPS camp publications. Starvation experiment.

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

Garver papers, correspondence. Some material might be confidential.

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.

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.

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

See Also:  Oak Leaves 21 November 1963 p.1; 19 December 1963 p.1; 14 May 1964 p.1; 28 January 1965 p.1; 13 May 1965 p

The file contains Colhecon Club Programs and articles.

A folder was added on 12 March 2009 by Jeanine Wine with a handbook and student card, materials found in Archives stacks.

See also: Oak Leaves 30 January 1964 p.1; 27 February 1964 p.3; 22 October 1964 p.4; 18 March 1965 p.1

Dick Coffman speaks on worship utilizing language and music contemporary to the 1960's or 1970's, probably post 1965.

Press release announcing the listing of the Administration Building, Ikenberry Hall, and Oakwood Hall on the National Register of Historical Places (6 February 1991).

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

Artist/Lecture Series, Graduate Program, Homecoming, A. Blair Helman, May Day, MC Open House, January Term, MC Parent information, Mount Morris College, faculty and student recitals, the "Messiah," music programs, museum related information.

College Woman's Club Records: Minutes, directories (1912 forward),  newspaper articles, alumni interviews, financial materials, arrangements for events.

Bill for postage, rosebud and vase, expenses for cards and postage, 1995, Arrangements for Christmas Tea, 1996.

Senior Colloquium Records.

The Communication Studies Portfolio, a senior comprehensive experience for 1998 - 1999. Students, guidelines, evaluations, papers - CONFIDENTIAL.

Announcement - The First Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium at Manchester College 9 April 1999.

Communications syllabi: 

• File #1. Comm 101 Public Communication, Course Information, circa 1993.
• File #2. 1999-2000.
• File #3. 2001-2002.
• File #4. 2002-2003.

An assortment of historical materials from Manchester University's WBKE Radio Station.

Certificates establishing the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha forensics honor society (1964), the Pi Kappa Delta Forensic Honor Society (March 17, 1993), and the Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity(January,1975).

Communicorp, The Education Group, a company located in Atlanta, Georgia, studied MC and proposed various marketing objectives and materials during the 1994-1995 school year.

Conscientious objector poster. Poster entitled "The Conscientious Objector in America."  Shows 6003 CO's and their locations as of March 4, 1943, plus other statistics.  Back side shows locations of CPS camps across the United States.

Ann Kliman presents "Coping with Crisis," 14 January 1976.

Peace Studies and Co-Curricular Departments of the College invited Elizabeth McCallister and Phillip Berrigan to speak of their convictions. The cassette tape is dated 11 March 1976.

Dr. Gareth Porter speaks in convocation on 18 September 1978 on the topic of "U.S. Encounter with Viet Nam."

This convocation tape is labeled, Ken Hartman.  He talks of life design and career decision making. The date is probably 5 February 1979.

In this convocation of 1 October 1979 Dr. Robert Forney speaks on "Substance Abuse."

Bruce Larson speaks gives the address, "To Live Is To Risk," on 12 November 1979.

Announcements by Bill Jones and Harriett Hamer: Discussion Day focusing on the Draft

Holly Pelking (MC Alumna) - offering free immunizations sponsored by the State Health Department

Ministry Conference - sponsored by the College Department of Religion and Philosophy and the Campus Ministry Program

Dr. John Oliver Nelson, keynote speaker of the conference, giving the address,  "The Role of the Church in the 80's."

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."

Social Science Festival Speaker and Manchester alumna, Marty Smeltzer West,  talks about, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession," and "Confrontation with Choice."  We as women are faced with many choices, and many different roles that we are asked to play and that we want to play. 

Professor Colburn (Psychology), introduces Ms. West.

"Disciplining the Faith - Response - Sojourners," 10 November 1980, Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine.

#88A: Dr. Sibley presents, "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom," on 12 November 1980.

#88: Dr. Sibley present a convocation on 17 November 1980 on the topic of "Current Interpretations of Freedom: Political Freedom."

A dramatic reading of "The Gospel According to St. John," is presented during Convocation 18 November 1982.

Part of the faculty convocation series with Dr. Robert Pettit presenting "The Golden Age of Radio," on 21 February 1983.

Radio is a mirror of our American culture.

Radio is a neglected art form, a medium no longer utilized.

Manchester's president A. Blair Helman presents the opening Convocation on 30 January 1984.

Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of  "Olympic Harmony," or what makes an olympic champion? The date of the address is 6 February 1984.

In this 6 March 1989 presentation, Dr. William Sloane Coffin, Pres. of SANE/FREEZE speakes on , "Inaugurate Peace in 1989."

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

Convocation 689, Dr. Manning Marable's lecture on Martin Luther King Jr., took place on January 19, 1988. 

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

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

Dr. Anna Mow graduated from Manchester Collage in 1918.  A Church of the Brethren icon, Anna speaks on "Spiritual Vitality and the American Family."

A photograph collection of convocation participants and events.  Most individuals in the pictures have been identified.

3 May 1977 recorded interview with President A. Blair Helman regarding significant influences on the life of Andrew Cordier.

Clippings include but are not limited to:

1923? Dr. Charles Morris and O. W. Neher plan student trips to Chicago.

1953 - "Liberat Arts School puts Emphasis On Religion."

1960 - Independent and Honors Study Programs - Public Programs series offering more programs - Driver Training - Nutrition - Russian History.

1961 - Summer terms - College to utilize Airborne TV  - Income Tax course.

1963 -  Summer offeres courses in 8 areas - Home Economics Workshop - Saturday classes begin 26 January 1963.

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

1973 - "College to Offer Two-year Degree Program in 1974."

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

1976 - College offers a variety of summer workshops and courses - Modern Dance - Reading Workshop.

1973 - 1978 circa) - teacher education students experience the-instrument families.

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

1992 - Greg Shoup teaches seminar to design weather curriculums for teachers.

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

2000 - Social Work and Teacher Education program re-accredited.

2003 - Heritage Program at Koinonia  - MC celebrates its 115 year.

(undated ) Maximum 7 year accreditation of Teacher Education Program received  -

General and announcement of policy change allowing dancing.

The file contains correspondence, signage, programs, invitations, tickets, committee minutes, dance cards from the Robinson Presidential Ball of 1991.  Includes information on Presidential Balls, Valentine's Dances, and the Oak Leaves article announcing "At Last - Dancing!"

Dean's List News Releases 1958-1992.

See Also:  Academic Affairs; Oak Leaves 14 January 1965 p.4; 1 April 1965 p.3

Grant Proposal to Strengthen International Dimensions of General Education

Unrest in Peace Studies Institute, 1974:

"Summary of February 28, 1974, Discussion with Majors in Peace Studies," "Concerns of Peace Studies," "Peace Studies Committee Recommendations," 1974

Peace Studies Institute Bulletin

Correspondence, articles, items for possible inclusion in PSI Bulletin, book reviews, and a list of Bulletin dedications from 1971 through 1983.

Central States College Association (CSCA) Grant Materials. In 1970, Allen Deeter was given a grant by CSCA to complete a study on students' and graduates' evaluations of Manchester's Peace Studies Institute from 1948-1970.

Diploma from Bethany Biblical Seminary -  India correspondence - Ken Brown/Al Deeter 1969 correspondence - "I'll never make the mistake gain of putting institutional hopes above people who can love, fear, laugh, and share, " (Ken Brown) -  materials and lectures related to January Term 1996 in India and the course, "THE RELIGIONS OF INDIA" - additional course materials: Confucian and Buddhist Worlds, Hindu and Muslim Worlds, Islam and it's Impact on Today's World, Introduction to the Old Testament  (Faith of Israel), Introduction to the New Testament, Religions and War, Christian Ethics, Religious Classics, World Religions (Universidad Veracruzana), Religion and Politics in the USA, (Universidad Veracruzana), History and Thought of Christianity I, History and Thought of Christianity II, Contemporary Christian Thought, Peace and the Non-Western World, Religious Classics, Conflict Resolution - Religions and War, SIMULATION: 'The Final Settlement,' World's Living Religions, Introduction to Philosophy, Peace Studies curriculum, Special January Term Peace Studies Courses.

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

Deeter articles: "India Report,"1995, on fulfilling study goals in India - "Teach-In" at Manchester College following 9/11 - "Muslims in the Middle East Conflict" - "Religion in America"- "Role of Religion in the Asian Work Ethic" - "Here I Stand Theologically, as of January 10, 1968" - "US and Next Door Neighbors," (Indiana Youth Camp, 1967) - "The University and Social Change," delivered at USIS Madras -  "The Necessity to Get Out of Vietnam and Re-Order Our National Priorities" - "Membership in the Body of Christ as Interpreted by Classical Pietism" - "The Anti-Cultic Tradition in Israel and the New Testament." 1970 letter to those interested in Non-Violent Social Change.

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

Showalter, Arthur, Liberal Arts Course of Study Diploma, Manchester College, 1928.

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

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

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

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

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

Diversity Photograph Collection.

Recording of a conference that took place at Indiana University.  Presentation titles are:

• Cultural Pluralism and Ethnic Studies, a Latino's Perspective.
• Teaching Undergraduate Afro-American Studies.

Another presentation focuses on teaching culture in a multi-cultural society, such as the U.S. 

Booklet entitled, "International Student's Host Family Program, Sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Peter Gitau, Director, Katrina Bruce, Assistant Director.

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.

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

Materials from William Eberly's collection related to Bill's professional career and personal library. Eloise Eberly's College Woman's Club directories. Letter to Eloise from Bill's January Term trip West (circa 1976) and related snapshots. Notebook documenting Bill's participation in the "Citizen Ambassador Program (China)." Programs: Groundbreaking Celebration for the MC Recital Hall (March 2004) - Dedication of the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall (October 2004) - Celebrating the Marden Years (2005). 1889 Scholarship granted to Samuel Miller. Charles Lekrone's reflections on President Howe and early North Manchester College, including classrooms in future Ikenberry home. The history of Tall Oaks. "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," by Eberly (1991). Video of the dedication of Koinonia, 21 April 1990.

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.

"Concert Oratorio Radio" flyer that describes Mr. Paul Halladay's availability for vocal performances.  Includes photograph.

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

Economics Department Syllabi Collection (1999 - 2003).

Education Department Syllabi Collection:

• 1999-2000
• 2001-2002
• 2002-2003

Material related to David L. Eiler, Religion and Philosophy, Department Head.

"Summary of the Major Features of Islam," by David L. Eiler, December 1974.

Energy crisis.

• Response to energy crisis of 1978.

Copies of certificates awarded to winners of writing competition.

English Department syllabi:

• File #1. 1999-2000.
• File #2. 2001-2002.
• File #3. 2002-2003.

Faculty Workshop Material:  New Faculty Information

• Dated 31 August 1991.

Faculty/Staff Lists 1959-1969, incomplete.

See:  Academic Affairs.  See also:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1975 p.11;  January 1976 p.2.

• April 1984, 1985, 1986 - Annual Report of the Treasurer and Business Manager to the President of Manchester College - DRAFT with handwritten notes.
• 5 September 1984 - Total cost of electric from 7-1-1983 to 6-30-1984 and average cost per K.W.H.
• 11 March 1983 - Physical Plant Report with handwritten notes.

Confidential materials are within this collection from the department of Financial Affairs - including but not limited to:

• 1983 - Confidential Report to the Committee on Higher Education 30 January 1985
• 1986 - Confidential Report to the Committee on Higher Education - 5 February 1986.
• Comparisons for FY 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982.
• Council for Independent Colelges - Carnegie Program - Federal Government Revenues % Educational and General Expenditures 1980 - 1981.
• The President's Report to the Board of Trustees" - 1985, 1986.

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.

Manchester College General Ledger and ledger for the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, with records for 1931 - 1941.  Copy of articles of Incorporation.

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.

Lillian Moomaw Flory: Photographs taken during 1911, 1912, and 1913, including production of "Mary of Bethany," directed by Cora M. Stahly, music teacher.

Photograph of Cora Miller Stahly of Nappanee, Indiana.  Lillian Flory's M. C. music teacher, 1911, 1912, 1913.

Paul Flory: Article from the "Messenger," February, 1975 regarding the Nobel Prize. 

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.1; January 1975 cover, p.2-5; April 1975 p.1; July 1975 p.4; October 1975 p.8; January 1976 p.10; October 1976 p.7; April 1977 p.4.

Food Service: Banquet menus (1977-1983), brochures, Polynesian Party flyer, information sheets.

See Also: The News-Journal, 28 August 2002 p.9;  Oak Leaves,  21 October 1943, p.4; 23 April 1964 p.3; 17 September 1964 p.2; 6 December 1967, p.2; 10 January 1968, p.2; 24 January 1968, p.1; 28 February 1968, p.1, 2; 7 April 1971, p.1; 9 November 1971, p.2; 16 November 1971, p.2; 14 December 1971, p.3; 11 September 1973, p.4; 14 October 1977, p.1; 4 May 1984, p.1.

Newspaper article: "New Oaks Sets Collegiate Atmosphere."

Photographs pertaining to "The Oaks" in it's various locations through the decades.  History of the various locations ot "The Oaks."

Footage of the Manchester College vs. Ball State football game of 1940.  The score: MC 7, Ball State 6.

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.

Miscellaneous materials dealing with Forensics, Debate and Speech.

Black and white photo of second fountain (behind Ad Building).  Goshorn Chemistry building in background.

Artist's rendering of Manchester College campus.

A Man is Not a Thing: Freud and the American Mother

Eric Fromm, Psychoanalyst and Author

Robert Nesbitt, Dean ----- , University of California, Riverside.

Floyd Ross, Professor of World Religion

Dr. Edward Ruden, Chief Psychiatrist

This is a recording of a radio program discussing Freuds views towards the child and the mother.  The speakers also talk about the errors in Freud's theories.

Funderburg Family Materials from the collection of Truman Funderburgh, including but not limited to: Harmon Gray, Funderburg,, Loma Hart, Kenneth Fogle, William Gray Harmon, Hill, Funderburk, Marjorie Nell Lauver/John Funderburg Lauver, Frank Harrowing, "From the Castle," Earl Lloyd, Guy Funderburk, Lazarus Funderburgh, WIlliam Funderberg family, J. C. Funderburgh, Richard Funderburgh, Rosetta Funderburgh, Brown, Boone, Joseph Miller, Jesse Funderburg, Jacob Funderburgh, Alvin Funderburg, Walter Funderberg, Deeton Cottage, Elmer Arnold, Edith Funderburgh, Mrs. George Funderburgh

For Library, see also:  Accreditation; Manchester College Bulletin, March 1976 p.10; July 1976 p.7; July 1977 p.11; October 1977 p.12; January 1978 p.6; Manchester Herald, 15 December 1925 p.7; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.2; 27 June 1925 p.1; 30 January 1926 p.2; 18 September 1926 p.1; 16 October 1926 p.1; 18 December 1926 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 29 October 1964 p.1; 21 January 1965 p.1, 2; 18 March 1965 p.4; 1 April 1965 p.2; 11/8/67 p.6 (photos); 10/68 p.1; 2/28/68 p.2; 4/3/68 p.1; 4/17/68 p.5; Winged Scroll.

Funderburg Library's monograph collection was barcoded in 1994.  Photographs of volunteers during barcoding project.

Plans created by McGuire & Shook, Compton, Richey, and Associates (Architects).  Labeled on outside:  First Plan.  All three floors of library are shown.

Evaluations of Social Studies, Political Science, Biological Sciences, History (dated May 1972), and Education (dated May 1972).  Evaluations were completed by various subject area librarians.

Library guides, including the Peace Studies Library guide.

Funderburg Library handbooks or guidebooks from circa 1966,1982, 1984.

Self-study using the Small Library Planning Program prepared by the Office of Management Studies of the Association of Research Libraries, dated 1980. along with situational analysis 1979-1980, and background material.

Advancement materials including but not limited to:

• Funderburg Library funding correspondence.
• Hall of Science funding soliciation and dedication ceremonies, 1960.
• 2001 reports on additions and renovations to the Science Center.
• Science Center Campaign - promotional materials, groundbreaking, and dedication ceremony, 2005.
• Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall Campaign - and dedication events.
• Breaking ground for the Union.
• PERC building project.
• The Next Step Campaign: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
• 2010 -  2011 President's Report.
• The Next Step Campaign Notebooks [2000 - 2003]: Science Center, Union, Winger Recital Hall.
• Manchester College wraps up The Next Step! Campaign.
• Manchester's March of Progress.
• Step Up To The Future - The Centennial Campaign for Manchester College.
• Focus on the Seventies [Phase I and II].
• Oak Leaves article 17 March 1960 - Cordier pays Two-Day Visit, UN Executive To Address Community Sunday, Monday.

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.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, November 1949 p.1, 3; November 1978 p.4; The Manchester Monitor, 22 January 2002 p.8; The News-Journal, 27 March 2001 p.1; 28 August 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 12 December 1963 p.2 (Wabash County Day); Photo Box 51.

Carl Cawood Papers:  Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence.

Campbell & Company campaign materials.

Restricted access and reproduction.

The Next Step!, A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, fundraising campaign brochure for Winger Recital Hall.

 A copy of the glossy flyer sent out to selected individuals at the end of 2003 for seat dedications in Wine Recital Hall.

List of seat dedications.

Artist's statement, painting title/price-list, and spectator Comments sheet, for the exhibition, "A Journey of Yellow," by artist, Penny French-Deal, held in the College of Pharmacy Gallery 101, January 31 - June 13, 2014.

Material related to Earl Garver including program from his memorial service, March 1968.

North Central Accreditation Materials, 1992 - 24 files.

Memo regarding General Education Curriculum Proposal, dated 26 January 1995.

Material related to Arthur Gilbert, Social Sciences, Economics and Business.

A recording of the speech Barry Goldwater made when on campus in 1968, a week following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus.

Memory and Fellowship Book of Manchester College alumna, Mary S. Blocher Gongwer (BA 1926).  The book records Mary's Manchester College Experience.

1.    Graduate Council 1972-1992, graduate study committee.

2 .   Master's project, President's Report, workshops.

3.    Request for Approval of Proposed Master of Arts Degree Program Submitted to The Teacher Training and Licensing Commission, Indiana State Board of Education,1972.

Synopsis of the Graduate Programs at Manchester College, 1992-93.

Graduate Bulletin, various from 1977 - 2003.

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding the graduate program at Manchester College, dated in the 1970's.

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..

Manchester College President, Dr. Robinson, presents the 21 May 1989 Baccalaureate address.

Video footage of the 1990 Commencement Exercises [MP4 file]. Address delivered by Dr. Jane Henney(MC alumna).

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.

Personal and Assorted departmental files from Joy Groninger, Publications and Design.

Material regarding Lana Groombridge, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.3-5; The News-Journal 26 November 2002 p.8B, as well as Lana Groombridge's, Health and Physical Education Department, Clippings Book 1993 - 2006, MC2008/147.

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.

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

Gymnasium: 1928 and 1929 photographs.

The plans for a gymnasium/auditorium drawn in pencil.  Signed "L.D.I. & C.E."  This looks like preliminary plans for the gym and auditorium that was built in 1926.

Health and Physical Education Department Syllabi Collection

A Manchester College Centennial Interview with President Helman on 8 June 1988 by Timothy Jones.

Three cassette tapes with tributes to A. Blair Helman upon his retirement and corresponing CDs.

"Testimony before The Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education," dated 20 September 1984.

"Reaction to Update of Indiana Plan at Governor's Conference for University Trustees," dated 9 January 1986.

A. Blair Helman: Retirement booklet

Recorded interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

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

Files of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Historical Committee, historical resources,  and congregational surveys. Information related to the following congregations:

Arnold's Grove, Auburn, Baugo, Beacon Heights, Cedar Lake, Forest Grove, Goshen, Goshen City, Middlebury, Osceola, New Paris, North Liberty, North Webster, Pine Creek, Plymouth, Rock Run, South Bend City, Syracuse, Union, Wakarusa, Wawaka, and Camp Alexander Mack 65th anniversary celebration.

History: Church of the Brethren history mural.

See Also: Professor L. W. Shultz gives a narration of the paintings included in the history mural.  See the Digital Media Cabinet.

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.

Collection of newspapers and magazines from 1918 through 1974.  The first article is titled, "Kaiser Abdicates Throne; Surrender Is At Hand, Say German Socialists."  The last article is headlined, "Nixon's transcription of Watergate Tapes, The next question: Will House be satisfied?"

Photographs: Home Management / Home Economics.

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

Permission slips allowing female students to leave campus.

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

Edith Weybright Huber graduated from Manchester College in 1919. This collection includes many identified individuals as well as pictures from Edith Weybright Huber's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Faculty rolls from 1920-21 and 1947-1948.

Student employee handbook.

Manchester College Union Employees' Brochure, Centralized Student Employment Policies and Procedures 1978-1981.

Temporary employees materials;

• Correspondence and contracts for temporary employees.

Award in honor of L.D. Ikenberry, former treasurer and former acting president of Manchester College.

• Nomination materials, lists, photographs.

Ikenberry Hall council minutes and information about the traditional Ikenberry serenade.

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

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

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

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,

This folder contains but is not limited to the following:

1.  Failing And Incomplete Grades: Fall 1979 - January 1984.

2.  1976-1977 statistics for Fall Term 1976, number of full-time undergraduate students according to Indiana county.

3.  Graph showing the number of classes and class size by year, 1970 - 1980.

4.  Admissions profile issued 8/27/97 for Fall 1986 through Fall 1996.

5.  "Characteristics of Freshmen Entering Manchester College Fall, 1970."

6.  1985 Freshman Profile from selected institutions.

7.  Fall Term 1989: majors listed by incoming Freshmen.

8.  Fall Term 1992: majors listed by incoming Freshmen

9.   "Prelimlinary Report on the Academic Profile," from Roger Buzzard, Director of General Education, 18 August 1988.

10. "Student Survey 1995, Seeking to serve student needs better."

11.  News Release 15 March 1973 giving characterization of student body.

12.  1971 questionnaire.

13.  Freshmen placement (1990?).

14. Incoming student testing results.

Articles and studies related to Manchester College and the number of alumni who go on to receive doctoral degress.

Institutional Research: Studies, 1968-72.

1969 study of P-NP enrollment, 1972 enrollment at IN colleges/universities, 1972 study of MC majors, 1968 Institutional Functioning Inventory profile of MC faculty.

Materials describing events honoring the 50th Year Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to the Manchester campus.

Programs and materials created for the groundbreaking ceremony and dedication of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center. 

Interdepartmental (Humanities) Syllabi Collection:

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

Contact prints and negatives recording Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit to Manchester College in the spring of 1969. Publicity picture of Rev. Jackson from the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

This CD and audio-tape are probably from "An Experience in Soul," a "March 30 - April 1 event held on Manchester College Campus in 1969.

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.

January Term enrollment reports from the Office of Institutional Research.

• 1. Office of Institutional Planning and Research, January Term Enrollments, 1981 - 1985.
• 2.  January Courses, March 13, 1985.
• 3.  January Term Enrollment Patterns of Graduated Seniors (1978).
• 4.  Report:  "What Do Students Take in the January Term?" from the Office of Institutional Research, 6/28/1973.

January Term Children's Theatre, 1993.

Professor Jim Bishop and Marta Toranzo (Class of 1993) on January trip to India

January Term posters.  See MC2009/71 File Folder 2009/71-V: Various.  This file includes

• January 1982, International Business Trip to Bangladesh, with Mohammed A. Haque, Dept. of Economics and Business.
• January 1981, The Language and Literature of Ireland with Professor Rowan Daggett, Ph.D.

January Term records including course proposals, waiver forms, and newspaper clippings.

Schedule of January Term classes for 1987.

Newspaper clippings from many years.

Materials related to Jack Jarrett.

See also: The News-Journal 29 January 2003 p.5A

Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship Clipping Collection.

See Also:  The News-Journal, 2 January 2002 p.16.

Material regarding Robert Jones, Music.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin January 1978 p.7; Symphony

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

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

Writings of S. Bruce Kauffman, and Kauffman Award Recipients 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000.

1. Documents from one three ringed notebook that include Bruce's writings.

2.  Materials include a list of those receiving Kauffman Awards from; 1997 - 1998, 1998 - 1999, 1999 - 2000.

3.  Application form and description of the Bruce Kauffman Award.

For Kauffman Award Memorandum and description, See: Alumni Large Box 187, then Kauffman.

See Also:  MC 811.52 Au23zk.

Material related to Professor C. Ray Keim, who taught History, Accounting, and Political Science at Manchester College from 1927 - 1964.

See also:

Manchester College Bulletin January 1976 p.15.

MC2009/54, Ray Keim: A historical site recital tour,(A Field Course in History)

This transcription was found to contain errors.  It was replaced by MU2012/41.

Articles pertaining to Dr. King's cancelled visit in May 1967 and the actual visit in February 1968.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, v.60:6 (February 1968); The Manchester Monitor, 14 January 2003; The News-Journal, 22 January 2003 p.1, 2.

Material related to Rufus King.

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

Dr. Elgin Kintner, honored. Photocopy of article by Tom Sherlin in "The Daily Times" November 27, 2006.  "Blount Memorial names lab after Dr. Elgin Kintner."

See Also: Faculty/Staff Kintner, Edward; Manchester College Bulletin July 1976 p.5-6.

Audio recording of Professor Edward Kintner's funeral. 

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

Articles about Koinonia:

Taxidermist, Luke Hunt prepares mounts for scientific and educational purposes.

Students at Manchester College work with the U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service to study waterfowl populations in reconstructed wetlands in Kosciusko County.

Koinonia is recipient of the Kosciusko County Environmental Enhancement Award (1993).

Koinonia:

• History and records.
• Dedication program.
• Newspaper articles collected by Ferne Baldwin.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1975 p.9; July 1976 p.10-11; The Manchester Monitor, 2 July 2002 p.2, 12; Photo Box 130.

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.

President Jo describes a mural at Parkview North emergency room in which she was a participating artist. Her work honored the lives of MC alumni, John Hamer and Esther Hamer, who served as medical missionaries in Nigeria.  Dr. Hamer helped discover one of the world's deadliest viruses -- Lassa Fever.

Two other Manchester College alumni were also honored; Dr. Jane Weaver and Daryl Yost.

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.

"Team Report by Manchester College," 7 July 1983 for The Lilly Endowment's Workshop on the Liberal Arts.

Literary Societies Collection - files and record books.

"College to Present Madrigal Dinner, "23 January 2001 (unknown source).

"Manchester College Presents Madrigal Dinner Feb. 2-3," 19 January 2001, The News-Journal.

Madrigal Dinner, see also: Union Program Council; Photo Box 29.

Manchester Activities Council (MAC) poster: MAC banquet for Officers and new members, 1991 with yearly calendar of events. This poster is part of the larger collection MC2010/53.

Manchester Activities Council budget proposals.

Records for Manchester involvement 1990-1991, 1993-1994, two memos from 1987.

Two-page document entitled "MCA Organization," 4-page document entitled "The Manchester Christian Association," reading list entitled "Steps Toward Stature," 4-page document entitled "The Community of Faith and Action," memorandum clarifying the position of the college to not hold church services on Sundays on campus (dated 1965).

Religious Activities Collection: Manchester Christian Association (MCA).

• Minutes 1950-1964.

A bound book of Executive Committee and Church Board Minutes,1969 - 1975. 

A variety of reports, directories, and financial statements for Manchester Church of the Brethren.

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. 

Two articles about the Manchester College Chime.

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

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

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

See Also:

 Aurora 1996 ed. p.13;

Gospel Messenger 9 June 1945 cover;

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

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

Dr. William Robinson speaks at Pike Creek COB (1990), Centennial Celebration auction, Dagny Boebel offers Shakespeare course, David Eicher gives recital (1990), "The Glass Menagerie" (1990), “Good Health and Quality Health Care” workshop, IN State graduate degree to Robert Plummer, Mary Bombich and James Clark in "Hamlet," Dr. R. H. Miller officiates at Guthrie funeral service,Du Pont awards two grants (1963), Carol Stubbs in "Hamlet," Ed Johnston in "Fantasticks," Martha Smeltzer in "Hamlet," City schools employ MC graduates (report by Howard Book), MC appreciates community support (1995), "Oak Leaves" theft of papers and return (1975), Lynn Baker, Howard Sollenberger, A. Blair and Pat Helman, art shows, Public Programs, COB events on campus, new phone system, Charolotte Schutz Deavel, Doris Garey books, Deeter (Religion vs. Christian Tradition requirements), grade change policy (1996), Perry Graham/Peace Center, Nuclear Warfare, Men and Women's Soccer newspaper clippings.

Student photographs: Postcards

General information, brochures on the Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth anniversaries of Manchester College .

File assembled from the materials of Ferne Baldwin was added to MC2002/247 by Jeanine Wine on 21 April 2010. The file contains newspaper articles about the 75th celebration (1889-1964), script for the 90th Anniversary Presentation with memories of events and professors, description of the 75th Anniversay program.

Articles of historical interest and significance to Manchester College and to the Town of North Manchester.

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

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.

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.

One report from an unidentified source from January 1961 that talks about the physical plant, the faculty, the curriculum, students and student life and the outlook for the future.

One report: "Report of a Visit to Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, November 14 - 16, 1972, for the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools."

One report: "Report of a Visit to Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, April 18 - 20, 1983 for the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Although unconfirmed, this recording is probably the Manchetser Symphony Orchestra performing at an unidentified and undated concert.

President Parker Marden: Speeches, newspaper articles, correspondence, MC newsletters, inaugural congratulations, January 1996 letter to students, and general information.

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.

Speeches and articles by President Parker Marden: Vision 1991, Focusing on Growth and Excellence - Committing an Act of History (Manchester's 106th year) - To The Frontier. Again - Not Unto Ourselves Alone Are We Born - What makes up a strong sports team? - Have you spent that million yet?  - email exchange to Wartburg College - The President's Circle 109th Convocation Address - 2003 State of the College Address, "Life in the Winter of Our Discontent" - the appropriate educational environment.

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).

May Day photographs, 1992 through 1995.

The first recording is of United States Army psychiatrist, Major W. E. Mayer.  The title of the speech is Communist Management of Korean War Prisoners. 

The second recording is similar to MC2011/37 and probably done by students for a class in oral interpretation.

Images of the 2006 medical practicum in Nicaragua that took place during January Session.

A faculty study regarding the return to campus of men who served their country through Civilian Public Service and of those who served as veterans of military service.

• Neher, O.W., O.S. Hamer, W.J. Abell, C.S. Morris.  "Meeting the Needs and Desires of Returning Veterans and CPS Men."  30 January 1945. 

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, June 1952 p.4; Wartime.

Letters from A. Blair Helman to Reverend Wayne Zunkel, editor of the Brethren Peace Fellowship Newsletter and to Ron Keener of the General Offices of the CoB.  Dated 30 June 1979 and 17 February 1971, respectively.

Materials from 1980, when President Carter reinstated the registration for the draft.

Material related to R. H. Miller.

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

Modern Languages syllabi:

• File #1. Some 1991;1999-2002
• File #2. 2002-2003.

See also:  Oak Leaves, 18 March 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.1; 31 January 1968, p.4; 28 February 1968, p.1; 6 March 1968, p.1.

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration.  This show was delivered on 5 April 1967. Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations at MC, gives a homily.

James Garber speaks for Manchester College as Mr. Garber hosts a radio program of music and inspiration featuring the Manchester College Symphonic Band (not dated).

Recording of the Charles Morris memorial service.

See Also: "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by Williaim R. Eberly.

Newspaper articles about the Mother's Day programs presented at Manchester College.

• Mount Morris Alumni Card File

An assortment of materials related to Mount Morris College, Illinois that include; snapshots of the renovated campus, a photocopy of the article, "Mount Morris College Alumni End Tradition of Reunions," and a copy of the book, "Memories of Old Sandstone."

Cleo Beery Photographs of Mt. Morris College, including:

• "Mt. Morris College, Ill.," "Sam Stover," and "Mitchell Stover."  Back is labeled, "Mt. Morris College.  About 1891 or 1892.  Sam Stover, Mitchell Stover, brothers of Wilbur Stover," "Men's Chorus."
• 6 x 9 posed photo of males and females, 4 are identified.  Back is labeled, "Mt. Morris College.  About 1910 (or before)." 

Lucile Buck Kinsley's Mount Morris College Memorabilia Collection circa 1932.

Mount Morris College Memorabilia: 1906 through 1931.

The Merger of Mount Morris College and Manchester College

Mount Morris: Copy of agreement to merge with Manchester College and other legal documents

Mount Morris College - miscellaneous permanent records. Academy records.

Permanent records of Mt. Morris College, arranged alphabetically.

Fourteen photographs of Mount Morris College.

Identified photographs 1912 and 1913.

Photographs of Mount Morris College circa 1912.  Some were used as postcards and have messages written on the verso. Images of Old Sandstone's exterior and interior after being damaged by fire. Pictures of Old Sandstone being rebuilt and after the building program. 

Miriam Stover's Mount Morris College Memorabilia Collection, circa 1913 - 1920.

Mt. Morris College, fire of 15 January 1912. 

See: The Gospel Messenger, 27 January 1912.

Correspondence, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to Gladdys Muir.

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

Syllabi:  Music Department.

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

Programs featuring performances at Manchester College (Warren Garner Collection):

The 1949 Manchester College Student Voice Recital. 

Manchester College LYCEUM Presents The Troubadours, John De Merchant, Director.

World Famous General Platoff Don Cossack Russian Chorus, N. Kostrukoff, Conductor, 1946.

This large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b includes printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Music Educators' National Conference (MENC): News release from 1980.

"Von Flotow's Opera 'Martha' Presented By Manchester College Under the Direction of Arthur W. Kennedy, [1950].  

Photographs of reception at a recital or musical event, probably in Winger Auditorium sometime in the 1950's.

Recording of musical segments that include the String Symphony Concert, 1964, and Janice, a 1966 soloist singing The False Prophet.

Photographs of Jim Myer and others taken in Petersime Chapel 1987-1988 at what appears to be a seminar or conference. 

Copy of the publication, "Faith, Learning and Service: A Commitment Recalled," with a photograph of President Helman greeting James Myer and Robert Neff during the 1984 Church Leaders' Conference.

A history of actress, Michaele Myers, as written by Martha Ann Merkle Myers.  Also included are plays, photographs, newspaper articles, and posters.

Actress Michaele Myers Collection that includes personal books and pamphlets, as well as clippings, scripts, pictures and correspondence surrounding her acting career. 

Materials related to the students who were employed as a "normal" in a control group against individuals who were "less than normal," or having some sort of medical deficiency or problem. The studies took place at the National Institute of Health.

Biology Department Syllabi Collection 1999 - 2003.

Computer Science Department Syllabi Collection [1999-2003].

Interdepartmental (Natural Sciences) Syllabi Collection [1999-2003].

Mathematics Department Syllabi Collection [1999 -2003].

Physics Department Syllabi Collection:

• 1999 - 2000
• 2001 - 2002
• 2002 - 2003

The first known radio communication from the Manchester College campus was through an unlicensed amateur [HAM]radio station privately operated by the Singer brothers in 1927.  Their endeavor was entirely different from and unrelated to the first Manchester College radio station [WMIB] built by Dwight Farringer in 1945.  Francis Barr provides objects from the Singer brothers' interest and gives physical information about the construction of WMIB.

Negatives from the 1977-1978 academic year: Artist Lecture series, library "Peace" woodcarving by Virgil Ledford (unveiling), Cross Country team, student groups, prank.

1973-1974 (circa) Photos of Helman and Howard Book taken during financial campaign, Focus on the Seventies.

Undated (circa 1977-1978) of old gym and students working with children. Old gym and students practicing for a performance.

 O. W. Neher served as Acting President at Mount Morris College following the presidency of Professor W. W. Peters and prior to that of C. Ernest Davies. His dates at Mount Morris spanned from 1924-1932.   When a fire forced Mount Morris to close its doors and merge with Manchester College, Neher came to Manchester and taught Biology from 1932-1954.

For additional material regarding O. W. Neher, see: Manchester College Bulletin ,January 1977 p.10.  Faculty File in Vault containing confidential information.  The public segment of this file contains Neher's obituary, memorial service and remarks by President Helman, as well as Neher's sermon "Nature and God."

Large Box 133: News Releases January 1961 through December 1964.

Large Box 134: News Releases January 1968 through December 1970.

Large Box 135: News Releases 1981 through December 1984.

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."

Self-Survey Report Submitted to North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the Decennial Review of Accreditation of the Undergraduate Degree Program.

NCA Accreditation Reports. Materials from 1961, 1972, and 1983.

North Central Association Basic Institutional Data Forms, a 22 page document, dated June 1971.

"Report of a Visit to Manchester College, April 19-21, 1993"

"Report of a Visit to Manchester College, April 18-20, 1983"

"Report of a Visit to Manchester College, November 14-16, 1972"

Self-Study Report Submitted to North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for The Decennial Comprehensive Evaluation of Accreditation dated February 1983.

Brief history of the North Manchester Civic Symphony Society, written sometime after 1943 (undated).

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.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, May 1952 p.2; Oak Leaves, 17 October 1963 p.2; 24 October 1963 p.2; 7 November 1963 p.2; 14 November 1963 p.2; 16 January 1964 p.1; 6 February 1964 p.1, 2; 20 February 1964 p.1; 23 April 1964 p.1; 30 April 1964 p.1; 24 September 1964 p.2; 18 March 1965 p.1; 25 March 1965 p.2; 18 April 1991, p.4; 2 May 1991, p.3; 9 May 1991, p.1.

Special issues of the Oak Leaves.

1. MC2009/96a:  7 March 1925 edition featuring editor and student Harry Lynn Sheller on pg. 2.

2. MC2009/96b:  11 March 1925 edition featuring the heating plant and speaker Dr. Ira Landrith.

3. MC2009/96c:  8 January 1948 edition featuring "(Carl) Sandburg Here Tonight."

4. MC2009/96d:  26 March 1953 edition featuring "Jean Childs To Reign As May Queen."

• Sabbatical letters.
• Manchester Institute.
• Reaching Business and Community Through Expert Training, Tree Commemoration 30 October 2003.
• A Proposal for a Shared Investment in a New College Union at Manchester College, 1998, Capital Improvement Program,The Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Materials related to the Office of Printing Services.

Opal Stech Collection:

Aurora 1943

Magazine, "Progress" featuring the Holl Kintner Hall of Science.

"Faith, Learning and Service, A Commitment Recalled, Manchester College," honoring A. Blair Helman.

Manchester College Bulletin, Volume 60, Feb. 1968, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater issue.

1972 - 1973 Manchester College Catalog with Opal's signature.

Issues of the Bulletin.

Alumni Issue of the Manchester College Bulletin, May 1956, No. 8, Dan West. 

It appears that two unrelated recordings are on one reel-to-reel audio tape.  T

Track #1 - a presentation of readings by students for the study of oral interpretation, circa 1959 - 1963. 

Track #2 is of an ASCD education meeting featuring Harold Taylor and Gardner Murphy. 

Peace Speech Association Award Collection.

Award certificates for Ted McLaughlin, Jack Bormuth, Patricia Thomas, Suzanne Eiler, Margaret Frederick, Kieth Hoover, Robert Keller (various dates, 1947-1952).

Records on Cordier, Peabody, Petersime, and Baldwin organs

Color postcard of Winger Building.  Labeled on back, "Otho Winger Memorial Building, Erected 1952, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana." 

For material related to the Winger Memorial Building, see :  Manchester College Bulletin January 1949 p.1; October 1950 p.1; November 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; February 1951 p.1; March 1951 p.1; June 1951 p.2; July 1951 p.1; October 1951 p.4; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.2; July 1952 p.1; October 1952 p.1; Photo box 125.

"Pacifist Handbook, Questions and Answers Concerning the Pacifist in Wartime, prepared as a Basis for Study and Discussion," June, 1939.

Records of parades.

For additional information about parades, see: Floats.

These photographs are part of a larger collection MC2004/131.

Photo #1: Robin Szulczyk '96 and her mom on parents' weekend.10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger '95.

Photo #2: Lori Bolton '96, Amy Bolton '95 and their family on parents' weekend.  10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

Photo #3: Keith Roberts and his parents outside the Union on parents' weekend 10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

Photos #4, 5: Gina Klakamp '94 and her dad on parents' weekend.  10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

Photo #14: Jenny Lekarczyk '96 with her parents on parents' weekend 10/1/92.  Photographer:  Patte Stockberger.

See also:  Union Program Council; Photo Box 65.

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

25th Anniversary of the Peace Studies Program. President Helman gives a history of the Peace Studies program at Manchester College. A keynote speaker is Dr. Elise Boulding, the wife of Dr. Kenneth Boulding, world renouned economist and peace activist.

Peace Studies newspaper clipping collection.

"Dan Mosley to Speak at Manchester College March 11," 6 March 2002, unknown source

"Manchester College Study: Drop in '90s street crime told only half the story,"  14 January 2003, unknown source

"Peace studies program at Manchester College is alive, thriving course,"  unknown date, unknown source

PEMM Club stands for Physical Education Majors and Minors Club.  The club was started in 1964 with the purposes of helping physical education majors get acquainted, sharing ideas, promoting physical education interests, offering opportunities for practical experiences in the field, supplying information for job opportunities, and developing assistants for the physical education department.  Mr. James Gratz was the first faculty advisor. This file contains the constitution, and minutes 1981-1988.

See Also: Oak Leaves, 15 October 1964 p.2; 14 January 1965 p.4; 28 January 1965 p.2.

Phi Delta Kappa Signage Collection.

Philomathea and Philorhetoria, "Hearts on Parade Banquet," 1935 and Program Booklet, with autographs.

Images processed 19 September 1963:

a.) Russian Orthodox clergy visiting campus. b.) An interview (radio?) with President Helman on campus mall. c.)Students walking from Holl Kintner Hall of Science. d.) Male students in front of (Ikenberry Hall?).

Images of one or two events, possibly including students and alumni.  A decorative turkey plate might indicate this is a Thanksgiving function.  Also included is a bicycle race down College Avenue.

Blurry pictures, possibly of Executive Board with President Helman.

Images of what appears to be one or two events, possibly with alumni, at Manchester College.  President Helman is sitting next to an individual that might be Church of the Brethren leader, M. R. Zigler?

Scanned images created from negatives processed from July 1976 through December 1976. Pictures from the Alumni trip to Great Britain during the summer of 1976.

Assortment of photographs of campus buildings, the construction of Holl-Kintner, the old observatory, May Day, Ikenberry Hall, students and professors, including Allen Deeter, Niswander and Glade.

Also included are photographs of Football 1960 - 1976 and Martial Arts.

Students in class and on campus, 1974 and earlier: 1974 photo of Yvonne Frey, Dave Ball, Margie Schaeffer.  Phil Amadon, Donna Hubscher, Nancy Hood, Patricia Dickens.

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

Bicycling to Camp Mack 1991, Professor Al Herring.  9/19/91.

Gilbert Foster, graphic artist, during staff recognition.  Dubbed "Batman" because of his help in getting bats out of the Administration Building.  4/5/93. 

Leonard Williams, Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science.  9/28/92.

Katherine Tinsley, Assistant Professor of History.  9/28/92.

Dr. David Hicks, Assistant Professor of Biology.  10/17/92.

Lani Roberts, Director of Career Services.  10/19/92.

Leonard Williams. 10/16/92. 

Dr. Larry Underberg, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.  10/16/92.

Dale Liston, head football coach, Deanna Brown, campus pastor, at Christian Hindman's memorial.  3/2/93. 

David P. Kreps '64, Barbara Ehrhardt '89, David J. Hicks, Alan Holyoak, Albert Williams.  9/6/92. 

College Exploration Day.  Dr. James Streator. 

David Good, soccer coach and staff member, leads at the staff recognition.  4/5/93. 

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. January 1999 through July 1999.

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.

Plan of campus development developed by Metropolitan Planners and MCRS, 1958-1960 in the A. Blair Helman papers.

Photograph albums, memorabilia from Du Pont related trips, yearly publications of  "The National Inventors Hall of Fame," member directory of the Division of Fluorine Chemistry of the American Chemical Society (1989-1990) and other miscellaneous materials.

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

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.

Dr. Nathan Wright, African-American leader, educator, and activist presents, "What Black Educators Are Saying."

Helman opening Spring Term of the academic year.   The box is dated 1/29/1978. This could be wrong. The actual date could be 1/29/1979.  Helman states that the College is opening an anniversary year and that During the 1979 calendar year, MC will be observing its 90th anniversary.  1979 is an anniversary year.

Major Report for "Focus on the 70's" Campaign. Materials related to the Church of the Brethren Education Query 1987-1989 with the intent of strengthening the relationship between church and education. Brethren Colleges Abroad Materials 1988 -1992.  Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education materials for the years 1985 -1992.

Materials belonging to President Helman, President Robinson, and Vice President Fahs.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education materials (NCATE) for reaccreditation: 1970 - 1982, 1972 - 1973, 1982 - 1983, 1972 - 1973 through 1976.

Council on Social Work Education: 1973 - 1979, 1979 - 1984, 1986 - 1987 through 1992. Evaluation of Social Work program for reaccreditation through site visit reports.

Facilities planning studies and preparations for specifications of Science Center and building updates. Building and programmatic needs by department.

Discussion related to historic preservation of fountain and buildings on College Avenue.

Residence Hall Planning Committee  surveying improvement options, circa 1990 - 1993.

Space Inventory 1972 as part of Indiana Higher Education Facilities Study.

Proposed Campus Plan with guidelines for long range physical development.

1991 Student Housing Evaluation.

1990 Physical Plant Study.

Structural and regulative report of major Campus buildings.

1958 Plan of Campus Development.

President's Newsletters from 1991 - 1999.

"Brethren Life and Thought," Volume III, Autumn 1958, Number 4 - with articles from Church of the Brethren presidents and faculties.

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

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.

Psychology Department Syllabi:

Photographs of faculty, staff and students were taken and displayed in the Administration Building's main hallway on the "Wall of Fame." There are many identified faculty and students in this collection:

Many students in this collection of photographs are identified.

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.

Manchester College Media Coverage 2002 - 2006.

Various News Releases and Newspaper Clippings  - 1987 through 1993.

This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Public Relations Department records.

• Splash Committee, advertising.

Articles and general information on quarantines at Manchester College.

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

WBKE scrapbooks.

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.

Resume, notes on life, personal notebook, class books and notes for teaching, etc. by D. C. Reber.  D.C. Reber taught education and ancient languages at Manchester College from 1917 until 1942.  The collection also includes biographical newspaper articles about his life and interests.

For additional material relating to D. C. Reber, see:  Oak Leaves, 7 April 1960 p.2.

D. C. Reber: Gradebook.

A school record book for Snyder's School and New Enterprise School.  Dated 1888-1893.

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).

Registrar information.  Information sheets on various procedures.  Years vary.

Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - 1993 through 1996.

Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Form, Incomplete Grade Submission, NR Grade Submission Forms, Convocation Credit Change, P/NP Cards - January and Spring 2002 through Summer, Fall 2003 and January 2004.

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.

Religion and Philosophy Department syllabi:

• File #1. 1999-2000.
• File #2. 2001-2002.
• File #3. 2002-2003.

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

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

Fieldwork, ministerial association, chapel, deputation team, youth leaders lab, cell groups, Methodist student movement, fellowships, retreats, Student Christian Union.

Religious Emphasis Week:

• "Meet the Master" booklet, dated 10 January 1956.
• Program for 1958 Christian Emphasis Week.

Residence Hall Association Fliers Collection.

1. Flyers from RHA weekends.

Pamphlets on housing, residence life, and visitation.  Information booklet on Ikenberry Hall, published in 1962. Ikenberry Hall constitution. Farewell to Oakwood Hall.

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.

Neher, O.W., O.S. Hamer, W.J. Abell, C.S. Morris.  "Meeting the Needs and Desires of Returning Veterans and CPS Men."  30 January 1945.  A faculty study prepared for presentation. 

Material related to Ingrid Rogers.

Patricia Kennedy Helman's story about Eleanor Roosevelt’s visit to the President’s home. This was prior to the construction of Tall Oaks, and perhaps added to the urgency of constructing a presidential residence.

A Church of the Brethren college that existed in Northern Indiana prior to Manchester College.

Carl Sandburg: recorded radio interview during broadcast of "Listen America," produced by the University of North Carolina.

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.

J. Raymond Schutz Campaign poster.

Poster entitled "Schutz for Congress:  The Voice of a Leader with the Heart of the Common Man."

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

"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.

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

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

Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

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

Schwalm'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.

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

Department of Security correspondence, brochures, policy on weapons.

Security Department Records.

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.

Dorothy Sherrick, Mount Morris College diploma from 1916 in the area of Music.

Marvin M. Sherrick taught at Mount Morris College from 1904-23 and at Manchester College from 1923-38.  This collection contains diplomas and degrees belonging to M. M. Sherrick..

Sherrick, Marvin M. ;

• Honorary Degree Diploma of Marvin M. Sherrick.  Signed by Otho Winger, President, and J.L. Cunningham, Secretary. 

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.

Material regarding James Shively, Social Sciences, Sociology.

For related material regarding James Shively, see: Manchester College Bulletin, January 1976 p.3.

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

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

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

Student papers written by L.W. Shultz:

"Thanksgiving Essay:  What Have We to be Thankful For," "Inaugural for Bible Society: The End of Christian Faith," "True Worth:  An Oration" [dated 3-7 May 1910], "Ben Hur Story" [dated 5 July 1905],"Valedictory 1907," and "A Prospectus for M.C.:  Reunion of 1916."

Lawrence W. Shultz Postcard Collection.  Some cards are from,  Schwenksville, PA - Niagara Falls, Ontario 1948 - Moscow, Russia, 7 September 1961 - Camp Mack, Milford, Ind., 1925 -   Church of the Brethren, Wenatchee Washington - Cunard White Star, "Mauretania." 

Wedding invitation of Cora Leona Winger and Lawrence Shultz, dated 1915.

Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority Handbook Collection.  The Omega Chapter of Sigma Eta Sorority (Fine Arts Sorority) was organized on Manchester's campus on 3 June 1950.

Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society Collection.  Sigma Pi SIgma is an Honors Society for Physics.

Newspaper articles about Sigma Pi Sigma.

This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to:

Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe.

Smoking Policies Collection.

For related material on "smoking policies," see:  Oak Leaves, 28 February 1968, p.2; 15 May 1968, p.3; 5 October 1971, p.1; 19 October 1971, p.1, 2; 26 October 1971, p.1; 2 November 1971, p.2; 9 May 1972, p.3.

Social Sciences Division Collection:

• Economics, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work
• History/Political Science

News Releases about MC students completing Social Work Practicum, May 1987

Interdepartmental (Social Sciences) Syllabi Collection:

• 1999-2002
• 2002-2003

MC2012/3a: Holland - A study of some of the phases of Dutch life which are of mutual interest to students, with illustrations by Ruth Eidemiller.  Articles written by a group of students who were members of the class in Social Studies for the primary Grades.  Teaches - Agnes C. Kessler, May 20, 1932.

MC2012/3b: A Study of the Swiss People, by Bargaret Brickley and Merdena Miller, Prepared for Miss Kessler's course - Social Studies fo the Primary Grades.  Manchester College, May 30, 1932.

Criminal Justice Exposure Project (various years) - background material, documents, sullabi, and reports. 

Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, 1976 - 2010. Deparmental Minutes, Departmental Business, and Departmental Review.

Department of Sociology and Social Work - Budgets, Committee Minutes, Syllabi, Faculty and Staff, course proposals 1989, 1990, 1991, and more.

Social Work Department Syllabi Collection: 1999-2000 and 2002-2003.

Legal documents, financial arrangements, and discussions regarding congregations within the South Central District of the Church of the Brethren.

Copy of letter written by Jacob Rife in 1878 describing the formation of the first Church of the Brethren congregations in the state of Indiana.

Articles of Incorporation for "The Church of the Brethren, Southern District of Indiana, Inc." along with incorporation change to "South/Central District of Indiana, Inc."

Spartanettes records.

The first recording is a small clip probably from the Messiah.

The second recording is a woman talking very slowly, probably for a speech or oral interpretation class.

A female and witty child psychologist gives a presentation on child development.

Special Events Photograph Collection.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

All photos are black and white. Many are identified and most are from the 1990's.

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993, including Ingrid Rogers playing guitar for the German Club.

Letters and memos regarding the 1990 edition of Spectrum, the student literary magazine.

Genita Speicher's personal journal/scrap book with clippings about her concerts, viewed performances, notes and memorabilia.  Included is a family history entitled, "Pedigree"   beginning with Wolford Webber, the 4th King of Holland, born circa1577. 

Max Allen: Photograph and concert poster with Genita Speicher.

Mrs. Genita Speicher was Associate Professor of Music for 29 years, retiring in 1976.  This collection includes but is not limited to her personal journal/scrap book, photographs, clippings, performances, and interesting memorabilia.

A definite assortment of pictures: Photographs of Steve Alford as well as members of the Alumni Baseball team and Alumni Volleyball team at Homecoming.  Photographs of football team and coaches, various professors and female basketball players.  Baseball team photographs and soccer, track and field.

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

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

Barbara Stauffer Fuller is accompanied by her husband.  Also included are Bill and Peggy Herrod.  She speaks about reconstruction aid to Vietnam and her experience when visiting North and South Vietnam March 27 - April 10 (      ).

Drama Scrap Book and class notes of Manchester College alumna, Effie Stinebaugh,depicting; charm, expression, actresses and actors, loves old sweet song, costumes, kiddie joys, youthful pleasures, settings, scenes, humor clippings.  A date is not included but clippings include, "Why I Have Not Bobbed Mine," by Mary Pickford (an article about hair) and "The Real Life Story of Charlie Chaplin."

Also included are "Mathematics," class notes, and

"Principles of Secondary Education."

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

Manchester professor, Dr. James Streator, speaks and illustrates the process of genetic engineering.

Material regarding Jim Streator, instructor in the area of Natural Sciences, Chemistry.

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.

Ted Studebaker, MC Class of 1967, pacifist and conscientious objector who served as an agricultural worker during the Vietnam War and was executed by North Vietnamese in 1971.

An excerpt from a Church of the Brethren documentary on Ted Studebaker and a recording of an ABC News story by Jim Kincaid.