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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir: News Releases and Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/147  A Cappella pre-1975: Clippings & news releases regarding performances and members.  
Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic Affairs: Statistics, EnrollmentMC2007/97 

Statistics: Student enrollment and statistics. Observations for 1945 - 1946.  Report for 1922 - 1947.

 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
AdmissionsMC2004/359 Church of the Brethren: Admissions Information 
AdmissionsMC2004/133 

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

 
AdmissionsMC2008/160 Campus Preview Day, 1996.  A schedule. 
Admissions: BannersMC2004/407 

Manchester College Banner Collection.

 
Admissions: Incoming Student TestsMC2007/212 Office of Institutional Research:  SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's. 
Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010MC2012/85 - Contents Part One A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Admissions: Reports 1982 - 1984MC2007/210 Admissions: Reports by Week with Comparison of 1982 -1983  vs 1983 -1984 Statistics. 
Advancement, Office of Institutional: Assortment of MaterialsMC2008/203a-m 

Advancement Christmas card, promotional materials, mission and vision statement, posters, Church of the Brethren connection, events, societies, self-study, float plan for a parade, and more.  Read the accession page for a complete listing.

 
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/14 Materials pertaining to the March of Progress fundraising campaign. 
Advancement: Planned GivingMU2018/17a Planned Giving Committee materials, 2000 - 2005. 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year.  Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry.  Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College.

 
Advancement: Weaver, WelcomeMC2008/10 

Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193.

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

 
Alexander Mack: Genealogical InformationBC2004/21 

Alexander Mack Genealogical information.

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Affairs: Miscellaneous CollectionMU2016/52 

DVDs -  (1) "The Friends of Manchester College Golf Outing, Looking Back on 15 Years" (1990 forward). (2) the Manchester experience, preparing graduates to think deeply and critically, with attention to the benefits of the Auburn Golf Outing.

Video clips - Student Union (now Jo Young Switzer Center) renovation, time- elapsed photography of construction.

Church of the Brethren relations - programs from the Alumni Luncheons at Church of the Brethren  Annual Conferences 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.

Alumni Directory (1939) with notes.

Alumni Directory 1960.

Class of 1951 Senior Recognition Day program.

Notecard prints of watercolors campus buildings by Deb Hammond (MC Class of 1992).

Programs; Athletic Hall of Fame - luncheon and induction ceremony 2000 - "M" Club induction (undated) - Citation for  the 1994-1995 Basketball Team (Athletic Hall of Fame 2000).

1941 - 1991 Golden Anniversary booklet for the Class of 1941.

1999 Alumni Day Banquet program, with Honor Award recipients, and Golden Anniversary of Class of 1949.

2001 and 2002 Alumni Day Banquet program.

Manchester College song written by Lucile Klinger and Henrietta Wassman.

"Bulletin" focusing on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barry Goldwater visits.

 
Alumni Association: PhotographsMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection

 
Alumni Association: PhotographsMC2007/142 Class of 1957.  Photos for an alumni directory. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions Large Box 18: Church of the Brethren, Folder Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Alumni Luncheon, 1996. 
Alumni Tour, Europe 1990: VideoMU2013/63 

VHS and digitized footage of the Manchester College Alumni Tour to Europe in July 1990.

Bill Eberly narrates tour and describes scenes in Schwarzenau, Germany, birthplace of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Anabaptist and Pietist: GroupsMU2013/15, Folder 7 Information regarding: Plain People, the Amish, Old German Baptist Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Bruderhof Communities, Woodcrest Community, Society of Brothers, Hutterites, Historic Peace Churches (Friends, Mennonites, Church of the Brethren), Civilian Public Service (CPS, a history), Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS), Saur Press, Native American relations, Service programs (American Friends Service Committee, Mennonite Central Committee, Brethren Volunteer Service), the Oneida Colony, Shakers, Anarchists, Mormons, and map of the spread of Anabaptism 
Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren, Winona Lake, Indiana: Panoramic Photograph, 1913MC2011/185 A panoramic photograph of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held at Winona Lake, Indiana in 1913. 
Annual Meeting Dining Hall Help: Photograph dated 1929MC2011/183 This picture was identified as "Dining Hall Help, 131 Annual Meeting, Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana, June 12 to 19 - 1929. 
Arnold's Grove: Big Meeting 1882BC2018/21 EDITORIAL: Comments at the Arnold's Grove Revisited Prayer Meeting, May 19, 1991. This article reflects upon Annual Conference 1882, when members of the German Baptist Brethren congregations gathered at Arnold's Grove. The Berlin Committee reported on charges against Elder Henry Holsinger, who had written an article comparing the Annual Conference Standing Committee to a non-Brethren set of institutions, e.g. secret lodges and societies.  More tension mounted over reforms such as salaried ministers, dress codes, missions, higher education, the Sunday School movement, and evangelistic meetings.  
Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2017/1 

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.

 
Artist Lecture Series: Lugar, U. S. SenatorMC2008/87 

Lugar, U. S. Senator:  Contact sheets and photograph of U.S. Senator Lugar's lecture on campus during the 1983-84 Artist/Lecture series.

 

  • One photo of Senator Lugar with a group signed, "With appreciation to Jim Leachman, December 4, 1982."
  • One photo of Senator Lugar.
 
Artist Lecture Series: Nader, RalphMC2008/131 

Nader, Ralph:  Photo, from 10 October 1968 Artist/Lecture Series.

 
Artist Lecture Series: Welch, Rosa Page, PhotographMC2008/141Welch 

Welch, Rosa Page: Photograph with Don Royer and Mrs. Schwalm.

 
Athletics: PhotographsMU2015/28a Collection of sports photographs, including Wrestling, Baseball, Men's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Cross Country and Track, Men's Soccer, Football, Men's Basketball, Volleyball, pictures from Athletic Hall of Fame events, and other award celebrations. Many pictures are unidentified. Football action images from 1995. 
Augsburger, David: SpeakerMC2011/84a,b 

The reel-to-reel tape box is labeled "Augsburger,"  1/18/1979.  Sometimes the label on the box does not match the presentation, and since the speaker on the tape was not introduced, it is impossible for the Archivist to verify the identity of the speaker.  The speaker talks about multiple binds and double binds.

A second box [MC2011/84b] is labeled "110 ft. more of Augsburger 1-18-79" and it is the same individual.  This is rather certainly two tapes by the speaker David Augsburger.

 
Aurora, Photographs of Students and Organizations, 1991MC2004/425 

Pictures include group of students in Wampler Auditorium, "Victory Rally" poster, men playing saxophone and guitar, Rob Dickason, Jeremy Groh, Manchester Activities Council, student orientation leaders, NASA (No Longer Accepting Substance Abuse), Student Education Association, Accounting Club, Cordier Club, Math Club, Business Club, Social Service Club, Psych Society, Pre-Law Club, Society of Physics Students, American Chemical Society, female students, male and female students, serenade, Lara Jeanne Tokarski, Kenapocomoco Coalition Meeting, Elizabeth Young singing into microphone and man a woman running sound equipment, Robert Novak.

 
B.S.C.M. (Brethren Student Christian Movement)B.S.C.M.: Information 

B.S.C.M. (Brethren Student Christian Movement):

See:  Religious Activities; Oak Leaves 17 September 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.3

 
Baldwin, FerneFaculty/Staff Boxes: Baldwin, Ferne 

Material related to A. Ferne Baldwin who was a Manchester College Professor of Social Work and Sociology and History from 1969 - 1989, and also served as Sociology Department Head.  

 

 
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
Baldwin, Ferne: CollectionMC2011/231 

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

 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Ball, Arden and Camp MackMC2009/116 

Newspaper article about Camp Mack with a large spotlight on Manchester College alumnus, Arden Ball.

 
Ball, Arden: Camp MackMC General File: Campus Plan, Improvement Articles 

Newspaper article about Executive Director, Arden Ball and improvements to the camp. 

 
Band ClinicMU2021/15 Photograph of the Manchester College Band Clinic that was held during the Summer of 1943. 
Baseball, Men'sMU2014/165 Baseball 

Men's Baseball statistics and record books, newspaper articles, press releases, newsletters, and other materials ranging from 1949 - 2014. A scattering of information about Women's Baseball.

 
Bauman Bowman, Weber, Helman: Family BibleMC2011/134 

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.

 
BCA HouseInformation: BCA House 

See Intercultural Center; Winger Hall, Ida.

 
Beahm, WilliamBrethren People File: Beahm, William Willam Beahm is an alumnus of Manchester College.  Missionary, author, scholar, and dean of Bethany Seminary, Beahm served the Church of the Brethren in various capacities throughout his life.  
Bethany Bible School Correspondence: Home Study CoursesMC2007/187 Letters regarding Manchester College credit for courses taken through the Home Study Department of Bethany Bible Training School, Chicago, Illinois. 
Bethany Biblical Seminary: Home Study DepartmentBC2013/4 The home-study course in The Gospel of Matthew, Part I and II , approved by the Home-Study Department of Bethany Biblical Seminary. 
Bethany Theological SeminaryMC2008/38 

Bethany Seminary feature in Manchester College Bulletin, circa 1921.

 
Bible Collection: General FileMC General File: Bible Collection A file containing pieces of information about bibles and their donors.  These books are part of the Funderburg Library Rare Book and Manchester College Archives and Brethren Historical Collection.  Donors include Calvin Ulrey and Bill Eberly. 
Board of Trustees: Personal InformationMC2010/140 

Personal information about individuals on the Board of Trustees.

 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Board of Trustees: RecordsVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 1 

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.

 

 
Bond, JulianMC2008/126 

One photograph, negatives, and digital images of Georgia state legislator,Julian Bond, when he was on campus.

 
Book, BruceMC2002/155 

The original, signed contract for Professor Book's first year of teaching at Manchester (1900-1901), with the original envelope.  An additional short memo from R.C. Hollinger (Secretary of the Executive Committee) is included.

 

 
Books: CollectionsMU2019/22 Books from employees and friends of the College whom we have respected and loved: Tannreuther, Nettie Senger, Ruth Swihart, Charles Morris, Lewis Teeter and Nancy Bowman, Daniel Teeter, Anna Ikenberry,and  an assortment from the E. N. Goshorn memorial collection.. 
Books: With Significant MemoriesMU2013/88 Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. 
Bowers, StephenBrethren People A short biography of Stephen Bowers, author of "Planting the Faith in a New Land." 
Bowman, Jacob Bowmoan, Jr. and Susannah Millhouse Descendents in Eastern Tennessee: Family HistoryBC2018/4 See B 929.2 W725J and updated version BC2018/4 located together in Archives Sanctum, genealogical section. 
Boy Scouts: PhotographsMC2011/121 

Photographs of boy scouts and scouting activities.

 
Brethren BeliefsBC2017/7 a,b,e,f,p,r,s,sp,u Articles related to Church of the Brethren Beliefs on: Anointing (a), Baptism (b), Ecology (e), Fundamentalism (f), Peace and Conscientious Objection (p), Anti-Racism and the call for Justice (r), Sexuality (s), Spirituality (sp), and Universal Restoration (u). 
Brethren Colleges AbroadLarge Box 25  

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

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad Admissions MaterialsMC2002/290 

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 Colleges Abroad CorrespondenceMC2004/731: BCA 

Proposal and reports Correspondence.

File 1: 1983-99.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad RecordsMC2002/2 

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.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: A Blair Helman PapersMC2004/295 
Files 
11961/62-1966/67, includes document entitled, "A Proposal for an Undergraduate Study Abroad program to be Undertaken Cooperatively by the Six Church of the Brethren Colleges."
21967/68-1972/73
31973/74-1974/75
41975/76-1978/79
5Special Report, 1979
 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Allen Deeter FilesRO2017/1 

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

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

NOT YET FULLY DESCRIBED OR ACCESSIONED.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: ChinaMU2015/143 wave sound Allen Deeter and Sun, Ying, a Chinese student at Manchester College, are interviewed on "Sunday Side Up," 13 November 1988 (MAJIC 95.1fm] regarding the Brethren Colleges Abroad program. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Deeter CollectionMU2018/55 Box 4: Slides and Negatives Allen Deeter's collection of slides and negatives from his years serving with Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) at Manchester College. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2019/66 Elizabethtown College's collection of Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) materials. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2020/84 a,b, c Correspondence: Student files, financial reports, travel arrangements, housing accommodations, newsletters, addresses, insurance, invoices/receipts, conferences, BCA administrative communication between Church of the Brethren colleges and organizations, communication with other schools, employment within BCA, and more. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Holiday CardsMU2013/107 

Holiday cards sent by Brethren Colleges Abroad.

One commemorative booklet, Brethren Colleges Abroad, in Celebration of 30 Years of International Studies.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: JapanMU2017/82 September 1988 photographs of Dr. Nobuo Dobashi,  President Jun Arima, President William Robinson, and Professor Allen Deeter as Hokusei Gakuen University, agrees to become part of the Brethren Colleges Aborad (BCA) international studies program. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Painted Chinese ScrollMU2019/65 One hand-painted scroll from China in honor of Manchester's Brethren College's Abroad Program. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Radio SpotlightMU2015/140 wave sound Professor Allen Deeter and Dr. Dobuo Dobashi of Japan, report upon Brethren Colleges Abroad opportunities in Japan during an interview on Fort Wayne radio station WAJI. 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Rogers CollectionMU2018/57 A poster-board filled with images from Ingrid Rogers' and Ken Rogers' experiences with BCA in Germany was found by the archivist in a classroom of the Administration Building following the auction and close of the 2nd and 3rd floors.  The images were cut from the board and scanned. Descriptions and student information are located within accession record. 
Brethren Heritage Tour 2004: ImagesMU2015/22 Images from the 2004 Brethren Heritage Tour to Schwarzenau, Germany. 
Brethren High School DayOak Leaves Brethren High School Day, See: Oak Leaves,19 November, 1964 p.1 
Brethren Historical Collection, Museum, Archives and African Art CollectionMC2011/133 The papers pertaining to the creation of the campus Museum, the Brethren Historical Collection, the  African Art Collection, and  the Archives, including the move of the Museum to the North Manchester Center for History. 
Brethren Peacemaker Award, First Annual MC2004/741  Framed award given to Wilbur E. Mullen.  
Brethren People: Dr. Dale Brown-BieberBC2019/9 

Newspaper article regarding Dr. Dale Brown-Bieber's participation in a work camp within the country of Nigeria. A brief biography of physician, Brown-Bieber, and historical account of the Church of the Brethren's work within Nigeria, is also included.

 
Brethren People: Ott, BeverlyBrethren People File: Ott, Beverly Beverly Ott material.  
Brethren People: Whisler, Glen D.Brethren People File: Whisler, Glen D. An article by Glen Whisler, "Sin Should Be Defined As Sin,"  Messenger April 1978.  
Brethren RootsMU2019/64 Brethren Roots, The Quarterly Journal Published by the Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists - Spring 1999 - Fall 2018. 
Brethren Service CampsMC2007/38  

Newspaper clippings of Schwalms personal reflections on a transatlantic tour, including a report on the Church of the Brethren mission in Nigeria and Brethren Service Camps in Europe.Tour

 
Brethren Student Christian ConferenceGospel Messenger  Brethren Student Christian Conference, See: Gospel Messenger 12 January 1946 p.7-9 
Brethren Young People's Department (BYPD)MC2002/29 

BYPD at Manchester College.

List of cabinet members from 1922.

See Also:  BYPD in the Church of the Brethren.

 
Brethren: Historical ResearchCOB General File: Research 

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.

 
Brown, Deanna: Minister, Church of the BrethrenFaculty/Staff Boxes: Brown, Deanna Material related to Deanna Brown, alumna and Campus Minister. 
Brown, Viona: MemorialMU2014/1 Widow of Professor Ken Brown, Manchester College alumna, Viona Brown, was a wellspring of love to all. 
Buchanan, Nancy: MC photos 1954-1958MU2019/75 MC photos from alumna, Nancy Buchanan, who attended Manchester from 1954-1958. She and many other family members are alumni of Manchester as well (history included).

Images include but are not limited to: 1954-1955, 1954-19581954-1955 at Lake Webster, 1955 May Day, 1955-1956 Winger Fine Arts Building, 1955-1956 at Bonnie's Lake, 1955-1956 Brown County photos, 1955-1956 Donita and Ike vows, 1955-1956 Carolyn's "tubbing" at engagement, 1957 May Day, a July 1957 wedding and trip to Virginia, 1957-1958 events.

Also included are photos of "Uncle Turner Kline."

 
Buck: Family BibleMU2014/109 

This is not a bible, but a book written in German.  It appears to contain the Buck family record of births, 1818-1937.

 
Buildings and Campus Scenes: Public RelationsMU2012/136a,b This collection is composed of two sets of images that capture campus scenes and document campus buildings. 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Bwala, Dr. Hyedima and PhotographAlumni Box 187: Bwala, Dr. Hyedima 

Bwala, Dr. Hyedima, BA from Manchester College in 1971.  LLD from Manchester College in 1992.  

Alumni Award recipient.  Included is a photo of Dr. Bwala presenting President Helman with a gift.

 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Camp Mack: PhotographsMC2010/37 

Photographs:  Canoe, lake and water pictures. One old photo possibly circa the 1920's?

 
Campaign: Step Up To The FutureMU2013/68 A video supporting the Centennial Campaign Fund (circa 1989) focusing on the Manchester College educational experience and emphasizing the need for funding student financial support, building maintenance, and improved educational equipment.  A tape divided into two parts. 
Campus and Town of North Manchester: Postcard CollectionMU2015/50 Campus postcards showing "spoonholder" and fountain on south side of Administration Building, and campus with horse-drawn carriages.  Town postcards of West Ward School, Public Library (Main Street), and Church of the Brethren (Walnut St.).  
Campus Ministry BoardMC2002/237b  Collection of religious activities materials including survey results, minutes, events, budgets. 
Campus Ministry Board SurveyMC2007/4 

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

 
Cawood, Carl: Fundraising RecordsMC2004/360 Carl Cawood's records of field calls, dated 1987. 
Cawood, MarkAlumni Large Box 187: Cawood, Mark Newspaper article about Mark Cawood and his Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service assignment with the Minnesota AIDS Project in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Cawood is a graduate of Manchester College. 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Centennial: Senate Concurrent ResolutionMC2004/485 Framed document reading:  "A Senate Concurrent Resolution celebrating the 100th birthday of Manchester College.   
Chacour, Elias: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographMU2012/49 Photograph of Elias Chacour when he spoke on campus, 1993.   
Chamberlain, Geneva Burrous: AlumnaMC2008/16 The Geneva Burrous Chamberlain collection.  Photo album and memorabilia. 
Chamberlain, WendyBrethren People File: Chamberlain, Wendy Material related to Wendy Chamberlain McFadden. 
Chappell, Bill and JeanneBrethren People File: Chappell, Bill and Jeanne Material regarding  Bill and Jeanne Chappell. 
Chinese Volumes: Sun Yat -senMC2011/94a,b 

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China." 

 
Chinworth, JimFaculty/Staff Boxes: Chinworth, Jim Material related to Jim Chinworth.  
Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889MC2012/4 

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.  

 
Christian Leadership Commission Record Book 1945 - 1948MC2008/15 Christian Leadership Commission Record Book with records from 1945 - 1948. 
Christian World OrderMC2007/92 

A Forum Institute on Christian World Order, 1936.

See Also: Poster for this event MC2009/106.

 
Christliches Gebat-BuchMC2010/106 The German song book is lacking a title page. It is composed of two sections.  The first section is1044 pages in length, followed by an index. The second section is dated 1781, and is at least 158 pages in long.  
Church & Higher EducationMC2002/47 

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.

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference MC2009/72 Poster from 1986 Church as Peacemaker Conference.  
Church as Peacemaker Conference MC2004/146 

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.

 
Church as Peacemaker Conference, 1986MC2012/5 This conference featured Mary Travers, social activist and folk music star from the singing group, Peter, Paul and Mary.  The keynote speaker was Dr. Ronald Sider, Professor of Theology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  This was the 5th year for the conference, an ecumenical gathering sponsored by the college's Peace Studies Institute and the Howard John Peace and Justice Lectureship of the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Church as Peacemaker Conference: Myer, JamesBC2015/12 wave sound James Myer speaks on the "Biblical Basis of Non-Resistance" at the Church as Peacemaker Conference held on 28 February 1988. 
Church Directory: Local HistoryMC2008/113 1957 church directory for Chester Township and North Manchester, Indiana.  
Church Leaders Conference: Spiritual DirectionMU2015/149 wave sound Recordings of speaker presentations made at the Church Leaders' Conference 5, 6, 7 November 1990, the topic being "Spiritual Directions": Dr. Marcus Smucker, Gene Herr and Mary Herr. 
Church Leaders' Conference Brochures, 1975 - 1985MC2003/70 

Brochures for Church Leaders' Conference, 1975-1985.

 
Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education and Conference on Higher Education: President's filesMU2020/26 Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education (1948-1956 through 1978-1980). Church of the Brethren Conference on Higher Education (1959 January 22-24). 1976 June 24-17). 
Church of the Brethren District Conference September 1993BC2015/11 wave sound Digital recordings from District Conference, 18 September 1993. This conference is probably that of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren Heritage PapersMC2012/53 

Papers written for Professor Kendall Roger's class on Brethren heritage.  They range in date from 1990 to 1992.  The topics are varied and include but are not limited to: Church of the Brethren history, the legacy of certain individuals,  architecture,  Brethren beliefs and Church of the Brethren programs.

 
Church of the Brethren Historical RoomMC General File: Brethren Historical Room Photocopy of letter from L. W. Shultz to Wilbur Barnhart, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, about the establishment of the Brethren Historical Room and dreams for its expansion. 
Church of the Brethren History: WIlliam Eberly CollectionBC2011/25a-y 

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.

 
Church of the Brethren Poets from Manchester College, a PublicationMC2010/188 Newspaper article about "Watermarks," an 80 page paperback published by the Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois containing the poems of four Manchester College graduates.  The poets graduated between 1966 and 1969.  Their names are Paul Hoover, Brooks Couser, Robert Allen, Jr., and Terry Pettit. 
Church of the Brethren Summer Assembly, Middle Indiana, Manchester College: Panoramic Photograph, 1921MC2011/186 Photograph of the Summer Assembly of the  Middle Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren held at Manchester College August 15 - 19, 1921. 
Church of the Brethren: Annual ConferenceMC2004/315 

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Material from the A. Blair Helman Papers:

  • "A Statement on the Church and Its Colleges" dated June 1960.
  • "Statement on Position and Practices of The Church of the Brethren in Relation to War" dated June 1948.
  • Correspondence regarding 1959 annual conference.
  • What Is Man?" dated June 1966.
 
Church of the Brethren: BeliefsMU2018/4 

Abortion.

"Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective, Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Statement," circa 1983.

"A Statement on The Church and Its Colleges," Adopted by the COB Annual Conference, 1960.

"A Statement of the Church of the Brethren on War," and "Biblical Basis of a Peace Witness."

"How Shall We do justice? Let U Count the Ways," by Howard Royer.

"Militarism and Education, a Report," by David Frantz.

"The Brethren and the Work Ethic," by Donald E. Miller.

 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Action MovementBC2008/3  Conception, newsletters, tracts, letter, writings by Dale Aukerman, Ken Brown, Larry Kuenning, Art Gish, and others.  
Church of the Brethren: DivisionBC2020/11 2006 and 2007 articles from the "Messenger" regarding issues such as sexuality, authority of scripture, and same-sex covenant ceremonies. 
Church of the Brethren: Dutch KLM Crash,1958MC2008/54 1958 Dutch KLM Crash Following Schwarzenau 250 Year Anniversary of the Church of the Brethren Celebration. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/8 

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

Materials probably intended for the new history book, "Planting the Faith in a New Land: the History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana: "The Brethren in Huntington County, Indiana 1945 -1970," by L. W. Shultz - Notation of prominent individuals from Indiana with roots within the Church of the Brethren -  List of Indiana Churches - Cover-page, "...Sketch of The Brethren of Northern Indiana" - "A Brief Sketch of The Brethren, Generally Known as 'Dunkards' of Northern Indiana," by Opperman, 1897, and additional correspondence regarding the new COB historical publication. 

"Supportive Congregations Network," a network of Mennonite, General Conference Mennonite and Church of the Brethren congregations which welcome gay, lesbian and bisexual members, and related publications.

South Central Indiana District Senior Citizen Program, a working paper.

1993 Statistical Report for the Church of the Brethren with data for  individual congregations.

Hearings Before the United States Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization, a Statement by M. Guy West, Church of the Brethren, 29 November 1955.

Copy of "The Ministerial Bulletin," published by the General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren, June 1927.

"Congregational Organization and Polity," with signature of Edith Mae Hill.

 Leaflet from 1894 - Sunday School Meeting at the Brethren Church, Cerro Gordo, Illinois,1894.

 
Church of the Brethren: MissionsBC2020/7 2007 Mission Report by the Church of the Brethren General Board, including articles on missions in Nigeria, Sudan, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Brazil. 
Church of the Brethren: NigeriaBC2020/12 "To Africa and Back," Stories of Roger and Natalie," as told by Natalie Troup. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, PeaceMC2009/144a-f 

Miscellaneous Church of the Brethren Related Pamphlets and Articles on Peace and conscientious objection.

 
Church of the Brethren: Regional Youth ConferenceMC2004/709-1 Christian Ethics in a Secular Age, Regional Youth Conference Weekend Retreat, March 28 - 30, 1980: Poster. 
Church of the Brethren: Regional Youth ConferenceMC2002/308 

Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference Materials.

See Also: MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference for posters of Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1980, 1982, 1985. 

 
Church of the Brethren: Regional Youth Conference 1982MC2004/709-2 

Give Peace A Chance, Regional Youth Conference held at Manchester College April 16 - 18, 1982: poster.

 
Church of the Brethren: South Central District, Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/26 1973 Church of the Brethren "Partners in Mission" Second-Year Self-Allocation Report for the Manchester Church of the Brethren, South/Central Indiana District. 
Church Relations Update MC2002/48 

The file contains copies of the church relations newsletter from years 1966-1988. Also included are newspaper articles, public relations statements, Church of the Brethren district "thank you" reports.

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Civilian Public Service (CPS) Identification cardMC2003/334 Civilian Public Service Identification Card. 
Civilian Public Service CollectionMC2003/33 Brethren Service Committee pamphlets and other publications. 
Civilian Public Service InterviewsMC2012/33 

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 Newspaper ArticlesMC2004/352 

Civilian Public Service (CPS) clippings collection.

 
Civilian Public Service: Vetter Material, Garver PapersMC2003/337 "Dictates of Conscience" by Herbert F. Vetter, Jr. 
Civilian Public Service: Barnard CollectionMC2006/33 Dale Barnard Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Blickenstaff, Delbert D. Collection MC2009/154 

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

  • The B-Complex Experiment
 
Civilian Public Service: Brethren Service Committee, Garver PapersMC2003/344 

"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]," 

 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Bedford, Garver PapersMC2003/343 

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"

 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Personnel, Garver Papers MC2003/341 Some material might be confidential. CPS related personnel materials. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston Articles, Garver PapersMC2003/339 Camp Wellston Article Collection. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston Reunion, Garver Papers2004/67 Camp Wellston reunion. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston, Garver PapersMC2003/342 Camp Wellston Material from the Earl Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Camp Wellston, Men's Work, Garver PapersMC2004/72 Brethren Men's Work at Camp Wellston. 
Civilian Public Service: Civilian Public Service Camp Publications, Garver PapersMC2003/338 

CPS camp publications. Starvation experiment.

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

 
Civilian Public Service: Correspondence, Garver PapersMC2003/340 

Garver papers, correspondence. Some material might be confidential.

 
Civilian Public Service: Correspondence, Garver PapersMC2003/331 Civilian Public Service correspondence. 
Civilian Public Service: Directors' Conference, Garver PapersMC2004/59 Garver papers, directors' conference. 
Civilian Public Service: Elgin Conference, Garver PapersMC2004/68 Elgin administrative conference. 
Civilian Public Service: Kunkel Material, Garver PapersMC2003/336 "Farewell to CPS" by Warren Kunkel, from the Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Orientation Material, Garver PapersMC2003/335 Civilian Public Service Orientation Materials from the Garver Papers. 
Civilian Public Service: Photographs and Publications in the Francis Barr CollectionMC2011/233 

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.

 
Civilian Public Service: Transfers, Garver PapersMC2004/60 Transfers of CPS'ers from camp to camp. 
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

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.

 
Cobb, E. M.MC2004/541 Pamphlet for "Bible Institute Convention at Vawter Park, on Lake Wawasee, Aug. 1st to12th, 1900.  Conducted by E.M. Cobb, Pyrmont, Ind." 
Coblentz, RuthMC2012/31 

Material related to Ruth Coblentz, Head Librarian, Manchester College, including:

"A Tribute to a Mentor," by Norma Bruce, MC alumna.

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
College Woman's Club: Faculty, Staff, Alumni Interviews and RecordsMC2002/58 

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.

 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
CommitteesMU2020/48 Committee for the Future:1969-1971 
Some issues:
Black speakers for Spring Convocation.
Philosophy of recruitment (black students and foreign students)..
Atmosphere re: Racial attitudes and human relations on campus.
20 October 1969 - the creation of of a special committee following the events of the night of October 8.

Convocation Committee 1967-1968 through 1968-1969: Discussion surrounding speakers and programs - Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory - convocation schedules.

Convocation Committee: 1969 -1972:. 
Chapel (Convocation) Committee: 1964-1967.
Chapel Committee: 1957-1964 
Chapel Committee: 1956-1957.
Communications Committee: 1956 - 1957.
Curriculum Committee: 1956 -1965.
Food Service: 1960 -1969.
Graduate Study Committee: 1966 - 1972.
Health Committee: 1954 -1965. 
Investment Committee: 1956 -1958.
Library Committee: 1954 - 1963.
Peace Corps Committee: 1964 -1968.
Public Programs Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Personnel Committee: 1956 -1965.
Readmissions Committee:1955-1956.
Recreation Committee: 1955 -1959.
Rural Life Committee: 1952 -1968
Traffic and Parking Committee: 1968.
Space Allocation Committee: 1958 - 1966.
Faculty publication of Materials for student use: 1966.
Expanding Educational Opportunities Committee: 1968 -1970.
Steering Committee: 1959 - 1964.
Social Committee: 1953-1959.
Student Life Committee: 1972-1973.
Student Personnel Services Committee: 1965 -1972.
Student Publications Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Teachers' Committee: 1955-1958. 


 
Conscientious ObjectionConscientious Objection: Additional Information 

See also:

  • Civilian Public Service Bibliography; Committees-Postwar Planning; Conscientious Objection; Manchester College Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute v.27 (1997); Memorabilia; Relief and Rehabilitation; Wartime
  • Karl Kime, Supreme Court transcripts BC2007/7 located in the Brethren People file and videotaped interview MC2008/06.
 
Conscientious Objection: Student information.MC2002/296 

Card for each student serving in the military or in civilian public service during World War II.  Information includes name, rank, address (while in service), class or graduation year, discharge date, killed in action date where applicable.

 
Conscientious Objector in America PosterMC2004/156 

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.

 
Conscientious Objector: Experiments OnMC2004/197 Article from unknown newspaper that outlines experiments on conscientious objectors during World War II.  Fatigue, starvation, and other experiments are briefly described.  Photo of participant in starvation experiment is included. 
Conscientious Objector: Murray, DonLarge Box 119  "A Man Who Refused to Kill," by Kirtley Baskette, 1957 article from "Redbook," about the actor and conscientious objector, Don Murray [MC2003/333].  
Conscientious Objector: Starvation ExperimentsLarge Box 119  

"Men Starve in Minnesota, Conscientious Objectors Volunteer For Strict Hunger Tests To Study Europe's Food Problem," article in unknown publication with large photographs.  Shown are Samuel Legg, Edward Cowles, James Plaugher and Dr. Ancel Keys [MC2003/333].

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

 
Convocation #018: Sharp, Gene, Focus on Issues for Social Change, 1975 and PhotographsMC2011/128 

Dr. Gene Sharp speaks on "Focus on Issues for Social Change," delivered on 2 October 1975.  Dr. Sharp has been described as the world's top theorist of nonviolent strategy.

 
Convocation #027: Cotton, ElizabethMC2011/20, Convocation Tape #27 Elizabeth Cotton C, composer of "Freight Train," and one of the country's top Folk Blues guitarists, presents a convocation titled, "Spirituals/Folksongs/Blues," at Manchester College on 4 October 1976. 
Convocation #029: Terkel, Studs - Kermit Eby Memorial LectureMC2011/46 wave sound Convocation #29, the Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, is presented by Studs Terkel on 15 November 1976. 
Convocation #038: Detrick, Ralph and MaryConvocation Tape #38: Detrick, Ralph and Mary Presentation by Ralph and Mary Detrick on 26 September 1977. 
Convocation #049: Harfield, Senator MarkConvocation Tape #49 Senator Mark Hatfield gives the convocation presentation on 19 April 1978. 
Convocation #054: Jackson, Colin, "The World in Crisis"MC2011/32, Convocation # 54 Colin Jackson presentation, "The World in Crisis," dated 2 November 1978. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980MC2011/22 

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

 
Convocation #084: West, Marty Smeltzer, "One Woman's Journey into the Legal Profession"MC2011/51 

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.

 
Convocation #117 A: Angelou, MayaConvocation Tape #117A: Angelou, Maya 

18 February 1982 recording and video of Maya Angelou speaking at Manchester College and photograph with President A. Blair and Patricia Helman.

 
Convocation #134: Brown, DaleConvocation Tape #134: Brown, Dale "Who are the Brethren?" by Dale Brown. 
Convocation #163: Thomas, JohnConvocation Tape #163: Thomas, John 

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.

Convocation #163: Thomas, John, 1984Convocation Tape: Thomas, John Olympian, John Thomas, speaks on the topic of "What Makes an Olympic Champion?" The date of the address is 6 February 1984. 
Convocation #168: Bennett, LeroneConvocation #168: Bennett, Lerone, 1984 At the time of the address on 26 March 1984, Lerone Bennett was the Senior Editor of "Ebony" magazine.  He was here because the Eby family ordered him to come to the College that day.  This reference is in regard to Kermit Eby Senior, and Kermit Eby, Jr.  He knows of the marvelous work that the Church of the Brethren has done in the area of peace and social justice and in trying to make sure that there is a world tomorrow. He will speak on black history and the multicultural educational challenges of the 1980's.  
Convocation #179: Brethren Colleges AbroadMU2015/78 Brethren Colleges Abroad students present Convocation on 29 October 1984, "How to See Europe and Get an Education Too." 
Convocation #202: Doug HallMU2015/120 President Helman introduces Dr. Doug Hall to present, "Stewardship: An Old Word, A New Challenge," as an extension of a conference on Stewardship and Brethren Values. This Convocation took place on 14 October 1985. 
Convocation #289 A, B: Helman, A. Blair and Coffin, William SloaneConvocation Tape #289A and B sound wave A) President Emeritus A. Blair Helman gives an overview of Manchester College's history in preparation for the College's "Faith Centennial Lecture" to be presented by Dr. William Sloane Coffin. B) Presentation by Coffin at Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Convocation #295: Baldwin, FerneMU2015/90 Alumna and MU professor, Ferne Baldwin, presents, "Manchester at One Hundred Years, Illustrations of Manchester's Story." 
Convocation #299: ChinaMU2015/84 A gathering of individuals who have visited or lived in China, sharing their impressions of and experiences in China.  This Convocation took place on 11 September 1989 and is titled, "Changes in the Peoples Republic of China.". 
Convocation #432: Hess, EarlMU2015/110 Dr. Earl Hess presents, "Ethics in the Marketplace," during Convocation on 18 April 1994. 
Convocation #657: Remembering World War IIMU2017/92 

"Remembering World War II," was presented on 11 November 2002. Professor Katherine Tinsley gives an overview of "Armistice Day" and "Veterans Day," and intervies three MC alumni about their experiences during WWII; Gene Stone, Onita Johnson, Gilbert Weldy.

 
Convocation #689: Dr. Marable, Manning, 1988MC2002/154a  

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

 
Convocation 2007: Triptych MU2014/142 DVD and MP4 video "Triptych." DVD of 19 February 2007 Convocation.  Professor James. R. C. Adams explains symbols used in paintings created for display in the Science Center lobby.  
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/98 

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

 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

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

 
Convocation: Kozol, Jonathan, 1980MC2011/29 8 April 1980 Convocation with Jonathan Kozol, a public schooteacher who spoke out about inadequate conditions for learning. He authored, Death at an Early Age: The Destruction of the Hearts and Minds of Negro Children in the Boston Public Schools,first published in 1967.   
Convocation: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974MC2011/42 

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

 
Convocation: Photograph CollectionMC2004/123 

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

 
Coppock, Elder Jacob: Photograph MC2004/560 Elder Jacob Coppock: Photograph of this gentleman in plain suit and white beard. Elder Coppock was President of the Board of Trustees in 1911.  
Coppock, Nevin L.: Laymen's Citation Award Program MC2003/51 

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

 
Cordier, AndrewFaculty Staff Boxes: Cordier, Andrew Material related to Andrew Wellington Cordier, Manchester College alumus,[Class of 1922].  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/104f Andrew Cordier materials.  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy Cordier: Louise King Collection, Part 3MU2014/119 

The Collection of Louise (Cordier) King, daughter of Andrew Cordier and Louise (Butterbaugh) Cordier. Louise's photographs from "The Seven Year Itch," and personal family momentos, including recording of Andrew Cordier's memorial service in North Manchester, IN.

 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2MU2014/52 Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. 
Cordier, Andrew W and Dorothy Butterbaugh: Collection of Louise KingMU2014/12 Louise King's collection of photographs and materials related to her father and mother, Andrew W. Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier. 
Cripe, Charles and West, Dan: Church of the Brethren and PeaceNorthern Indiana District COB Filing Cabinet: Peace  "The Church of the Brethren and PEACE," by Charles C. Cripe with introduction by Dan West, published by the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Board of Christian Education.  
Cripe, EdithBrethren People: Cripe, Edith One copy of "Golden Memories" by Edith S. Cripe. 
Crumpacker, Franklin Henry and Anna NewlandReferences 

Research references for Franklin Henry Crumpacker and Anna Newland Crumpacker.

 
Culler, Edward and Bertha Hoover Culler: Family HistoryBC2017/20 

Transcription and interpretation of the Bertha (Hoover) Culler and Edward Culler diaries. Hoover and Culler family history written by their foster son, Jacob C. Wine, Jr.

 
Cunningham, Joseph: PapersMC2002/83 

The file contains biographical information about Manchester College alumnus, Joseph Cunningham.

 

See also: Joseph Cunningham Photograph Collection, MC2004/725

 
Dan West:Obituary from HPIHeifer Proj News pg.1 and Heifer Project News pg.2 A biographical tribute to Dan West by Heifer Project
Dean of Students: Student Development, Discipline, Mental HealthMU2020/9 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Dean's Scholarship MC2009/24 incorporated into MU2012/117 

Various types of scholarship announcements, large formatted checks and names of recipients from Academic Year 1995 - 1996, Dean's Scholarship, newsclippings.  Scholarship Information Assortment. 

 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, AllenMC2004/137 Correspondence chronicling the beginnings of the Kenapocomoco Coalition in 1978 from the Allen Deeter Papers.  
Deeter, AllenFaculty/Staff Boxes: Deeter, Allen 
  • Material related to Allen Deeter, Religion and Philosophy.
  • Allen Deeter: "What Kind of Pacifist Are You," from the BVS Training Unit, 10 August 1973.
  • Allen Deeter: Thomas Cowley correspondence.

 

 
Deeter, AllenMC2004/117 Brethren Peacemakers material 
Deeter, Allen: Brethren Life and Thought, Peace IssueMC2004/151 Brethren Life and Thought issue on Peace
Deeter, Allen: Ethnographic Art CollectionMU2016/16 

Ethnographic art collected by Allen Deeter, Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Manchester College.

 
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

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.

 
Deeter, Allen: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 2 

Correspondence, 1958 -1978 including but not limited to: Gladdys Muir's retirement, Peace Studies News-Letters from Gladdys Muir with handwritten notes, Memo from MC Treasurer regarding Gladdys Muir's library and retirement matters, the effect that a resignation would have on the Peace Studies program, Deeter's doctoral thesis, Conflict Resolution proposal, discussions with Professor William Schuhle, Ken Brown, Grady Snyder, Donald E. Miller, Dale Aukerman, and Linda Rehfeldt.

Materials related to: Council for Intercultural Studies and Programs, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Environmental Studies at Manchester, Brethren Volunteer Service, India 1973, 1978, India Delegation, 1975-1976, On Earth Peace, Testimony to Senate Subcommittee on Education - United States Peace Academy, On Earth Peace Academy, 1975-1976, World Without War Council, 1976. Deeter syllabi, papers, and Brethren Heritage materials.


 
Denlinger and Funderburg: Family BibleRa220 B471h This bible is the original source of the names and birth dates of the children of Abraham Denlinger (1776-1819).  
Dietz, EarlBrethren People File: Dietz Information regarding Rev. Earl D. Dietz. 
Dilling, Yvonne: PhotographsMC2009/28 

Photographs of Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling, from a seminar on Manchester College campus.

 
District Representatives to the Board of TrusteesMU2018/5 Plans for a conversation to be held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Bible School building. An invitation is extended to the six members of the Board of Trustees representing the Districts of the Church of the Brethren to discuss challenges of a rapidly-changing society. 
Diversity Photograph CollectionMC2004/130 Diversity Photograph Collection 

Diversity Photograph Collection.

 
Dolby, Mattie CunninghamMC2002/95 

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

 

See also:

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

 
Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Minister, Church of the BrethrenDolby, Mattie Cunningham: Additional Information 

See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Manchester College Alumni.

 
Dolby, Mattie Cunningham: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2004/689 Mattie Cunningham Dolby's alumni card. 
Drama: Photographs, pre-1930MC2010/36 

It is not known if this picture was taken at Manchester College or Mt. Morris College, however it was not found wtih the Mt. Morris materials.  Portrait photographs hang on the wall and an archivist might be able to identify these individuals and identify the location.  Each character is in a costume.  It appears as if the following costumes are represented and perhaps the players are the cast of a variety show or vaudeville presentation:

Chinese

Brethren man in collar and hat

White man in black face with top hat holding a child in fur cap on lap

One man reclining in a suit and hat holding a laughing mask

Cowboys

Nun or woman in burka with face exposed

Lady wrapped in a striped flag with a ribbon of stars.

 
Drugs, Sex and AlcoholMC2010/142a,b 

Manchester College position statements and policies on drugs and alcohol.  Drug, Sex and Alcohol Survey (undated).

 
Dunbar, Dr. Willis: Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?MC2011/21 Dr. Willis Dunbar talks on the topic, "Is Present Day Education Anti-Intellectual?" 
Dunbar, Wilbur: Correspondence with President William RobinsonBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur Wilbur Dunbar, alumnus (Class of 1943), corresponds with President William Robinson and Dean Ronald Arnett about the College's curriculum. 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
Eberly, William: Personal Library and Professional MaterialMU2018/66 

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.

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips.

 
Ebey, Adam: Student at Mount Morris CollegeMC2004/721 

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

 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2004/635-29 Letter from Alice King Ebey, India, to Edith Miller, North Manchester, Indiana.  
Ebey, Alice KingMC2004/635-29 Letter from Alice King Ebey, India, to Edith Miller, North Manchester, Indiana.  
EcchoMC General File: Eccho Eccho: Manchester College newsletter directed towards a Church of the Brethren audience. 
Education: Acme SchoolMC2007/175 

"Stories of Days Long Gone in the Acme School, North Manchester, Indiana," by Bertha Miller Neher.

 
Eisenbise, Esther: AurorasMU2020/49 1917 and 1920 Aurora yearbooks belonging to alumna, Esther Eisenbise. 
Eller, RaymonBrethren People File: Eller, Raymon Obituary for Reverend Raymon E. Eller. 
Etched Glass Panes: Student NamesMC2011/127 These appear to be small hand-etched panes of glass.  It seems as if each participant wrote his/her name individually, perhaps as part of a College function, reunion, or Church of the Brethren event?   
Evans, T. QuentinFaculty Staff Boxes: Evans, T. Quentin Material related to Professor T. Quentin Evans.  
Faculty as Manchester College Graduates MU2020/58 

1973 compilation by Gary Zimmerman:  "Manchester College Graduates as Manchester College Faculty," a study showing the number of Manchester College voting faculty members from each Church of the Brethren college and from other colleges.

 
Faculty, Trustee and Early PhotographsMU2014/13 Photographs of many faculty members from what appears to be the early 1900's as well as the 1950's and 1960's. A few other pictures showing trustees, the MC Chorus' oratorio of 1912, and various student groupings. 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsMC2008/79 

Russell Bollinger: Photograph with Kintner, Hartsough and Beahm.  H. L. Hartsough served as pastor of Manchester Church of the Brethren.

For more information on H. L. Hartsough see See: Gospel Messenger, 7 April 1945 p.12; 5 May 1945 p.12; 19 May 1945 p.20; 2 June 1945 p.12; 1 September 1945 p.12; 6 April 1946 p.7-9; 16 November 1946 p.5-6, 10-11; 8 November 1947 p.5-6.

 
Fahs, Eldon Eugene Faculty/Staff Boxes: Fahs, Eldon Eugene 

Material regarding Eldon Eugene Fahs. Included is a bulletin for E. Fahs' memorial service.

Photographs - See 3 large Faculty/Staff photograph boxes, IS, Unit #7, in alphabetical order.

See also: Faculty/Staff A-Z; Manchester College Bulletin March 1977 p.8-9; July 1977 p.10; Oak Leaves 22 October 1964 p.1
Falk, Richard A.: ArticleBC2004/34 Richard Falk article on "Songmy:  War Crimes and Individual Responsibility." 
Family: Groff, Warren and Mollenkott, Dr. Virginia, 1980MU2015/138 wave sound files 

During the Church Leaders Conference, October 1980, Dr. Warren Groff, President of Bethany Theological Seminary, speaks on family under the lordship of Christ. Dr.Virginia Mollenkott speaks on "Sexuality and the Formation of Family," October 1980. She deals with the Biblical basis for male and female equality within the covenant community. 

 
Financial Records of Manchester CollegeMC2007/137 

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.

 
Financial Records of Manchester College: Tuition and Student ReceiptsMC2007/137: Student Accounts, Financial Ledgers and receipts of tuition, typewriter and piano fees, lab fees, room and board fees to students from 1893  through at least 1942. This information is part of a much larger collection MC2007/137. 
Finnell, Loren: AutobiographyMC2011/200 

Recipient of the Sargent Shriver Award by the National Peace Corps Association, and an honorary doctorate from Manchester College, Loren Finnell is a member of the Manchester College Class of 1964.

He composed a draft of a autobiography entitled, "Still a County Boy.....After having been around the world a couple of times, The memoirs of Loren Finnell." In this manuscript Loren relates his experience at Manchester College, including a clandestine trip to Washington, D.C. for a "Ban the Bomb" demonstration.

 
Flory, Charles: Addresses and PublicationsAlumni Large Box 187: Flory, Charles 

Materials authored by Manchester College Alumnus, Charles Flory.  Including:

The Day of Small Things, Homecoming Address, Church of the Brethren, Nokesville, Virginia, 25 October 1970.

 

 
Flory, Ezra: Personal Publications, Notes, BooksMU2013/144 

The first full-time General Secretary of the General Sunday School Board in the Church of the Brethren, Ezra Flory, minister, elder, and educator, was the father of MC alumnus, Paul Flory. Ezra Flory received his Master of Arts degree from Manchester College in 1918.

 
Food Service PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Food Service Photographs Food Service photographs. 
Food Service: PhotographsFood Service Photos 

Pictures of Food Service staff 1960 - 1981.


 
Frantz, Dean: EditorialsMU2016/30 A book of editorials written by Dean Frantz that were published within Fort Wayne and North Manchester area newspapers.  They include topics relating to war and peace, September 11 2001, the war in Iraq, the mindset of President Bush, cancer, homelessness, as well as social and ethical concerns. 
Frantz, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes: Frantz, Robert 

Material related to Robert Frantz, including a personal history describing the influence that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had on the life of Bob Frantz.

See also: Manchester College General File: Transcripts
Funderburg FamilyMC2004/532 

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

 
Funderburg Library: Business Cards and BookplatesLarge Box 80b - Library Business cards of some Funderburg Library faculty and staff along with a variety of bookplates dedicated to various individuals. 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
Funderburg Library: News Briefs 1970 and Volumes in the Collection, 1970MC2010/190a,b 

Library News Briefs, Funderburg Library Volume 4, Number 5, March, 1970.  Attached to the briefs is a report showing volumes added to the collection between 1 February 1970 and 2 March 1970.

Another report shows the expansion of volumes from 1 March 1970 to 1 April 1970. Titles of the volumes are also provided.

 
Funderburg Library: PhotographsMC2003/115 

Photographs of the construction of Funderburg Library (1966)and floor plans, Allen Wilmert and Rob Gratz with Paul Kantbambi of the University of Malawi, May 1988, the 1992 National Library Week Reception, pictures of sculptures, artwork and library equipment, musical instruments, photos of faculty, staff and students....and many more.

 
Funderburg Library: Succession of Library Directors and Their TitlesMC2012/90 A history of Library Directors at Manchester College from 1889 - 2012. 
Funderburg, AlvinMC2008/109 Manchester College graduate and author of the Funderburg family history.   
Fundraising: Church GivingMC2004/220 Church Giving Records. 
Fundraising: Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge, Cawood, CarlMC2004/158 

Carl Cawood Papers:  Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence.

 
Garber, OraBrethren People File: Garber, Ora Information regarding Ora Garber, a Manchester College graduate, and editor at the Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/61 Earl Garver: Austria Peace Seminar. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/63 Earl Garver: World outreach of the church. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/64 Earl Garver: Brethren ideals on peace. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/66 Earl Garver: "The Church Under Persecution." San Jose Conference. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/75 Earl Garver: "Let's Try Christianity" by Howard Fowler. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/76 Earl Garver: Asche work camp. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/77 Earl Garver: Puidoux Theological Conference. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/83 Earl Garver: Church and economics. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/79 Earl Garver: Leadership training manual. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/85 Earl Garver: Brethren Service Committee poster. 
Garver, Earl S.MC2004/246 Earl Garver: Correspondence, 1930 - 1949. 
Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
Gish Fund BooksMC General File: Gish 
The Gish Fund was an endowment to provide books cheaply to ministers and missionaries. This is a chronological list of all Gish Fund Books from 1899 - 1944. 
See Also: Reference in the Brethren Encyclopedia
 
Gladdys Muir Peace Garden: Construction Images and PlansMU2018/92 

Digital images of the Gladdys Muir Peace Garden landscape/architectural plans by designer, Daniel Krall ('68), and photo record of the garden's development. Article related to the formation of the garden by Tim McElwee.

 
Goshen CollegeMC2002/2z A Blair Helman Papers: In1964, representatives from Goshen College and Manchester College met to explore the possibilities of cooperative projects in BCA and in the science division.  
Goss, Madonna Wine: Video TributeMC2008/64 MC alumna, Madonna Wine Goss ,Video Tribute by Bill Jacobs. 
Graduation 1922: Commencement BookletMC2010/21 1922 Commencement booklet including the graduating Andrew Cordier and Ira Heeter. 
Graduation 1972MC2011/11 wave sound and CD 

James Farmer, civil rights activist, Thurl Metzger, of Heifer Project, and Robert Stauffer are given the Honorary Doctoral degrees during graduation 1972. of Laws Honorary Degree.

Recording of jazz music.

A presentation on the political history of Africa given by an unidentified speaker.

President Helman speaks on future goals of Manchester College with an introduction by Dr. Replogle..

 
Graduation 1986: Baccalaureate and Commencement: Dr. Durnbaugh, President HelmanBaccalaureate and Commencement 1986: Durnbaugh and Helman Baccalaureate Address 25 May 1986 given by Dr. Donald F. Durnbaugh and Commencement Address delivered by President A. Blair Helman 25 May 1986. 
Graduation 1993MC2004/122 

President WIlliam Robinson: Commencement Photograph Collection, 1993.

Honorary Degree recipient: Andrew Murray.

Honorary Degree recipient: Howard Brembeck.

Many faculty/staff, students and alumni are identified in this set of photographs.

 
Graduation Event: Photograph, circa 1920'sMC2011/179 

This photograph of a graduation event is not titled or dated so one can not be sure if it related to Manchester College or not.  It was found with photographs of Manchester College, Mount Morris College and pictures related to the Church of the Brethren.  The image was made by "Rickert Studio, Huntington, Indiana," a town close to Manchester College, so therefore could be Manchester College or a related institution.  Evidence pointing away from Manchester College comes from the lack of individuals dressed in Brethren garb. There might be one man in a Brethren collar at the back table towards the viewer's left. Manchester College Faculty and Staff are not identifable.

 
Graduation: Commencement Speaker - Marshall, ThomasMC2003/138 

An article about the 1925 Commencement address presented at Manchester College by Thomas R. Marshall.

 
Gratz, James: Memorial Service DVDMU2017/12 Video of the memorial service for Jim Gratz, 6 February 2017 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

Comedian and Civil Rights leader, Dick Gregory, spoke on the Manchester College campus during "Forum '69: An Experience in Soul," March 30 - April 1, 1969.  This is a copy of his presentation.

 

 
Grimley, Mildred HessBrethren People File: Grimley, Mildred Mildred Grimley's book, "Folk Tales," illustrated by husband, John Grimley.  The Grimleys lived among the Margi people in northeastern Nigeria and collected a treasury of indigenous stories. 
Groninger, Joy: Publications and DesignMC2009/14  

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

 
Gump: Family BibleMC2006/20 Thought to be a rare edition, this bible is described as being brought to America by Johann Georg Gumpp on September 18, 1732.  
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong 

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.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong, Moi 

Materials related to Moy Gwong, Manchester Class of 1920.

 
Halladay, PaulFaculty/Staff Boxes: Halladay, Paul 

Material related to Paul Halladay, who taught Music at Manchester College from 1928 - 1967.

Halladay's materials for church congregations produced through the Board of Christian Education, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois..

 
Hamer CollectionMU2019/70 Dr. John Hamer, Esther Hamer, and O. Stuart Hamer collection of Manchester College materials. 
Hamer, Esther: MemorabiliaMU2013/124 Memorabilia about Mount Morris and Manchester College collected by Esther (Rinehart) Hamer. 
Hamer, Harriett: CollectionMC2008/169 

Newspaper article about Professor Boebel's play, "Memory Speaks: North Manchester Celebrates its First 150 Years."

One newspaper article from around 1986 that tells of North Manchester's search for a town slogan.

One personal letter that refers to the Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Dr. Hamers, and gives short vignettes about past Manchester College presidents, including Otho Winger and Professor Crouch and what life was like as a student.

 
Hamer, Marcia and Vaughn: Photograph CollectionMU2021/18 The photograph collectoin of Marcia Hollenberg Hamer, Class of 1943. 
Hardman, Eva: Diploma, Bible School, 1897MC2009/65 Hardman, Eva, diploma from The Bible School, 1897  
Heifer Project InternationalMC2010/80a-e 

This informative DVD/CD combination has pictures of individuals throughout the world who have received livestock from Heifer International as well as pictures of volunteers who have contributed to Heifer International.  Also is information about Dan West as well as the Andy Murray songs:

"Cowboy Dan" and "One Person at a Time"

 
Heiser, JeriannFaculty/Staff: Heiser 

Material related to Jeriann Heiser, MC Admissions counselor.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Criticism of the CollegeMC2004/299 File 1  Correspondence that criticizes various stances, activities, and admissions policies at the College by individuals.

File 2  Correspondence of similar nature to File 1, from churches.

 
Helman, A. Blair and Patricia HelmanSmall Box #23: Helman "Messenger" article 

Messenger article, July 1976 on A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Planning Committee RecordsMC2004/332 

Curriculum Review: Planning Committee - Curriculum,  Student Welfare, Spiritual Life, Recreation, Physical Education & Athletics, Public Relations, Finance, Faculty Development, Curriculum, Buildings.

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Student Unrest, Ken Brown, 1971MC2004/306 

Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: Protests

On 13 May 1969, a mass marriage ceremony and tent-in took place on the Manchester College campus.  The purpose was to initiate a "change in attitude...tak[ing] the form of students assuming freedom and responsibility in determining the direction of their lives."

 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Tensions in the Church of the BrethrenMC2004/300 

President Vernon Schwalm's Letter Regarding Tensions in the Church of the Brethren

  • Responses to President Schwalm's letter from pastors, district executives, Church of the Brethren College presidents.
 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Vietnam War eraMC2004/297 

During the Vietnam War era, Manchester College faced criticism from its own students as well as from outside entities. Correspondence and other material regarding the College's handling of the issues surrounding the Vietnam War.

 
Helman, A. Blair, Myer, James and Neff, Robert: PhotographMC2008/63 A. Blair Helman: Photo with Robert Neff, former COB General Secretary and former President of Juniata College and James Myer, leader of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.  Photo circa 1984 - 1985. 
Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren Central Region Board Reports 1957 - 1965MC2004/309 A. Blair Helman's reports to the Church of the Brethren Central Region Board 1957-1965. 
Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren Central Region CorrespondenceMC2004/312 Correspondence between President Helman and members of the Central Region Board of the Church of the Brethren, etc. 
Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood BoardMC2004/301 Correspondence and other materials related to the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, dated 1955-1974. 
Helman, Pat: Star Church ServiceMC2011/83 

Pat Helman narrates a slide presentation delivered at Manchester Church of the Brethren on the topic of understanding God.  Other voices join in.

 
Helman: Presidental Correspondence, Administrative Finance, Dean's CorrespondenceMU2020/6 Helman correspondence, CONFIDENTIAL Student Affairs materials (1964-1976), newsletters and programs related to the  Manchester Ambassadors, a group whose focus is estate planning (1966-1975), CONFIDENTIAL files from the Director of Deferred Giving and Special Gifts (1969-1977), files of the Public Relations, Deferred-Giving Committee. 
Administrative finance concerns campaign preparedness studies, pay raises, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Equitable Life Assurance Society, and comprehensive business insurance [For a more detailed list, click on accession number, middle column, to link to the finding aid].
Files from the Dean - span the very end of Schwalm’s career as president (Spring 1956), forward. 
 
Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel: Photographs.MC2008/132 Helser, A. D. and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa, early photos. 
Heritage Tours: Church of the BrethrenMC2006/34 

Church of the Brethren Tours led by L. W. Shultz.

 
Hiroshima: Ken BrownMC2010/38 wave sound 

Professor Ken Brown's Sermon Regarding Participation in 1977 Peace Walk and A-Bomb Conference, Japan.

 
Hiroshima: World Friendship Center, Leona Row Eller CollectionMC2011/195 

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

 
Historical Committee: Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2016/12 

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.

 
Historical Mural: Church of the BrethrenBC2007/2 

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 of Manchester College: Written MC2004/257: Written Histories Barnhart, Marjorie.  "Manchester College Starting to Build Campus-of-Future."  The News-Sentinel.  8 November 1947.

Bavender, Christine.  "Manchester Born as a Seminary."  Wabash Plain Dealer.  2 May 1989.

Ferne Baldwin's word-processed notes from The College Standard.

"Manchester College."  Undated, unsigned document describing the history of the College.

"Manchester College Begins 85th Year This September."  Unknown newspaper.  16 August 1973.

"Manchester College Dates Back to 1860 in Roanoke."  Wabash Plain-Dealer & Times Star.  17 May 1941.

Schwalm, V.F.  "Some Periods and Persons in the History of M.C."  Text of speech given by V. F. Schwalm during A. Blair Helman's tenure as president.

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

 
History: Indiana, Town of North Manchester and LocalMC2009/34 

Author, Theodore Dreiser, visited North Manchester during the summer of 1915.  His observations of the community were included in his autobiography, "A Hoosier Holiday."  John Knarr writes about Dreiser's family and includes material on the Snap/Snepp/Sheneb/Shenep/Schneb/Schnebb family as well as on the Fruit family.

A second article, "A Trip to Niagara Falls, 1925," was discovered among papers donated to the North Manchester Center for History by Descendants of Ellis and Harold Miller. 

 
History: The Immortal J. N.MC2011/199 wave sound 

"The Immortal J. N.," Jacob Newman Free, was a frequent visitor of Warsaw, Indiana and Kosciusko County. He had long, flowing gray hair and would gather a crowd on a street corner and make an address on various topics.  He never lingered long in one place.  This folder contains his history, image, and several stories.

 
Hoff, LloydFaculty Staff Boxes: Hoff, Lloyd 

Material related to Lloyd M. Hoff.

 

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

 

 
Hoffman, Joanna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Hoffman, Joanna Material related to Joanna Hoffman. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: General Brotherhood Board awardMC2004/270 Carl Waldo Holl: General Brotherhood Board award. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: MemorabiliaMC2004/279 Carl Waldo Holl: Memorabilia 
Holl, Carl Waldo: PhotographsMC2004/223 

Carl Holl photograph collection. *Some pictures deaccessioned and given to Carolyn Holl Leffel, sister of Carl W. Holl, Jr.

 
Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

 
Honorary Degrees: Mow, Anna BeahmMC2008/137 Photograph of Anna Beahm Mow (MC Class of 1918) eating at a table with President Helman during the 1976 Commencement exercises.  Anna was a 1976 Honorary Degree Recipient. 
Hoover, Jacob and Hisey: Family BibleMU2015/12 German Bible printed in 1829 with the Jacob Hoover family register written between the Old and New Testaments. It appears as if Jacob had was briefly married to Elisabeth Ganse (29 January1826) and remarried to Susana Skidler in October of that same year. 
How Viable is Capitalism?Convocation Tape #33b: Lens, Sidney 

How Viable is Capitalism? The presenter speaks on one out of five topics that included

  • New Directions in the Labor Movement and 
  • Socialism for the Rich
  • In what sense is business changing?
  • What's threatening Capitalism?
 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered BrideMC2004/710 Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953.  This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger.  
Hymnal and Bible InformationMC2004/534  Information pertaining to German bibles and hymnals. 
Ikenberry, L. D.Faculty Staff Boxes: Ikenberry, L. D. 

Material relating to L. D. Ikenberry.

 
Ikenberry, L. D.MC General File: Faculty/Staff  

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.

 
Independent Study Papers: SociologyMC2012/81a-t Independent Study Papers: Sociology. 
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
InfluenzaResources: Influenza, Flu 

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,

 
Insurance: Manchester College, Civic Symphony, Church of the BrethrenBC2014/7 Insurance policies from the Mutual Aid Association of the Church of the Brethren for Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren properties [circa 1985 - 1992]. Also included is "Pastoral Counseling Professional Liability Insurance."  
Jackson, Jesse: MC BulletinManchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8, June 1969  Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pictures from symposium, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus.  
Jones, DorothyBC2012/2 A travelogue probably written by Dorothy Jones, Administrative Assistant to M. R. Zigler, Director ot the European Program of the Berthren Service Commission.  This trip was taken by 5 women and Dorothy describes their excursion through various European cities and countries directly following WWII.  This is an interesting documentary of culture, food, place and custom. 
Jontz, Jim And Johansen, Bob: Photograph, 1989 Large Combined Photo Boxes (formerly 138, 166, 167) in the Johansen file Jim Jontz, 5th District Representative, 1989 photo with Bob Johansen.  
Kagawa: CorrespondenceMC2002/153 Kagawa Correspondence Collection with photographs.  
Kagawa: Poster Advertising Kagawa and Nye, Mass MeetingMC2004/375 Poster advertising "Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings" at Manchester College.  Undated. 
Kamphoefner, KathyFaculty Staff Boxes: Kamphoefner, Kathy 

Material related to Kathy Kamphoefner, a peace activist, and in 1995 was an Assistant Professor of Communications. 

"Faculty Annual Report," Department of Communication Studies, 1997.

"Talking About Peace: Palestinian Narratives about the Current Peace Process in Hebron," Kathy Kamphoefner, 15 October 1997.

Newspaper articles regarding Kamphoeffner's Christian Peacemaker Team in Hebron and the resulting Israeli detention.

 
Kennedy, John F.: Memorial Service RecordsMC2002/183 

John F. Kennedy memorial service records.

 
King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.MU2017/28 Letters regarding preparation for Dr. King's visit to Manchester College in 1967. This visit had to be postponed due to bad weather. Copies of speeches delivered at Dr. King's campus memorial service  in 1968. Spoken tributes were made by: President Hellman, Robert Allen, Jr., Terry Pettit, and Professor Ken Brown. Letters written for and against King's appearance on campus. 
King, Dr. Martin Luther: DVD, TributeMC2007/117 

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: DVD, "Tribute to a King."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his last speech on a college campus here at Manchester College.  This DVD examines the effects that it had on others.

 
King, Martin Luther, 1968 Memorial: Convocation #2Convocation #2: King, Martin Luther, Memorial, 1968 The memorial in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held on 11 April 1968. 
King, Rev. ArticleMC2004/194 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Article, 2004. 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Celebration CollectionMC2003/315 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Celebration. 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Memorial Service, 1968MC2002/154c 

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Memorial service, 1968.

 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: PosterMC2004/492 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Poster with quotation from Dr. King: "Freedom has always been an expensive thing." 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Visit to North Manchester, 1968MC2002/154b Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Visit, 1968. 
Kinter, Edward Collection: Church of the Brethren MaterialsMC2004/392 

Auroras and Church of the Brethren material, from the Edward Kintner Collection, including:

Full Report of the Proceedings of the Brethren's Annual Meeting Held at Bellefontaine, Ohio, June 1-3, 1903.  Bulletin from services of dedication of Christianburg [VA] Church of the Brethren (dated 14 December 1958).  Minutes of the First Conference of the Church of the Brethren South/Central District of Indiana (dated 31 July 1971).  Minutes of Joint Board Meetings of the Middle District of Indiana (dated 1920-1922). Church of the Brethren membership records.

 
Kintner, EdwardLarge Box 50 

Material related to Edward Kintner, Professor, Manchester College.

 
Kintner, Edward,: TextbookMC2010/98 

Textbook with the handwritten name of Edward Kintner on the cover.  The title of the book is "Guide To The Study Of The Anatomy Of The Shark, Nexturus, And The Cat," by Samuel Eddy, Clarence P. Oliver, John P. Turner, Second Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sones, Inc., London: Chapman &  Hall, Limited.

For more information on Edward Kintner see, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by WIlliam R. Eberly.

 
Kintner, Edward: Faculty/Staff CollectionMC2002/104L 

Kintner Collection, including: “Introduction to Cytology,” Kintner's 1932 calendarClass Record Books, newspaper clippings (retirement, honors, scholarship, wedding anniversary), 1946 receipt for license to preach, Kinter's admittance to Manchester (March 1900).

 
Kintner, Edward: FuneralMC2011/33 

Audio recording of Professor Edward Kintner's funeral. 

 
Klingler, Charles D. Faculty Staff Boxes: Klingler, Charles D.  

Material related to Charles Klingler, English Department.

See also: Gospel Messenger 29 March 1947 p.15; 28 June 1947 p.3-4 

 
Kurtz, Henry, Organ Faculty/Staff Boxes: Shultz  

L. W. Shultz and the Kurtz organ at the Church of the Brethren General Board in Elgin.

 
Kurtz, Ruth Naomi Smith: Student Life, 1930's - 1940MC2008/69 

Momentos from Ruth Naomi Smith who attended Manchester from 7 September 1937 thorugh 2 June 1941, examples include.:

 

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

 

One 1936 Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Winger with a photo of the Otho Winger family.

 

"Rules for Freshman Initiation," probably from the Fall of 1937.

 
Lane, Elizabeth Miller: "Carved on the Wind"Brethren People File: Lane, Elizabeth Miller An alumna of Manchester College, and a member of the Church of the Brethren, Elizabeth Miller Lane has composed a treasury of selected poems, "Carved on the Wind." 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

Collection of articles, publications, letters, videos, and photographs dealing with Dr. Hamer's time in Nigeria, especially his connection with the discovery of the Lassa Fever Virus.

 
Lassa Fever: President Jo Young Switzer, Parkview North, HonoreesMC2011/191 

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.

 
Laymen's Citation Award Program MC2003/51 

Laymen's Citation Award Program:

  • Those honored in 1955 were:  Wilbur Stover Barnhart, Dr. Curtis Buford Bowman, Nevin L. Coppock, Joseph Benjamin Flora, Theo Allen Hoover, Harold Kenneth Loutsenhizer, Thurl Donald Metzger, Dr. Daryl McCoid Parker, F. Willard Powers, Orion J. Stover, Modena Minnich Studebaker, and Daniel West.
 
Leachman: Assortment of MaterialsMU2017/80 James Leachman's alternative service and draft counseling materials during the Vietnam War (1970's). Refugee resettlement materials (1970's and 1980's). 
Lear, Mattie: Mt. Morris Faculty and COB MinisterMC2009/98  

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

 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Likens, GeneMC2002/188 and MC2002/188b  

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.

 
Local History: ObituariesMC2008/74 

History, Indiana and Local: These appear to be local obituaries from (a)1891 and  from (b) 1949 through 1979.  Some are members of the Church of the Brethren:

 
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester Church of the Brethren MaterialsBC2012/4 

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.

 
Manchester College 1953: ReligionMC2010/182 "Manchester College, Liberal Arts School Puts Emphasis On Religion," Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, 18 January 1953.  A history of Manchester College and the aims and objectives of the institution as seen in 1953. 
Manchester College and Mount Morris College: Photographs, Postcards, Assorted Materials, HistoryMC2005/3 

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. 

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC General File: Church of the Brethren  

Materials dealing with the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren.

See Also:  "Eccho," a Manchester College newsletter targeted toward Church of the Brethren audience.

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC General File: Church of the Brethren  

Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren: Bulletin insert for "Christian College Day."  

Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren: Brethren High School Day. 

See Also: MC2008/203e Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, Advancement poster: "Manchester College, A College of the Church of the Brethren, Sustaining and Challenging Students on Their Faith Journeys." Part of the larger collection MC2008/203.

MC2008/203h: "MCO, Manchester Congregational Outreach," brochure located in the MC General File: Congregational Outreach.

 
Manchester College Celebrates: Heifer Project International, 1995MC2007/55 

Manchester College Celebrates Heifer Project International May 20, 1995. Commencement 1995  - photograph of students with heifer and letter to Bill Eberly from President Parker Marden.

 
Manchester College Collection: Collected by Ferne BaldwinMU2013/155 

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.

 
Manchester College Faculty and Students: Panoramic Photograph, Fall 1930MC2011/188 This is a photograph of the Manchester College Students and Faculty taken in the Fall of 1930.  Ikenberry appears to have shaved his beard and given up Brethren garb and President Otho Winger can be seen in the center of the picture. 
Manchester College: Church of the BrethrenMC2009/71-V,j1a,b Poster: "Manchester College, A College of the Church of the Brethren, Sustaining and Challenging Students on Their Faith Journeys" (no date).   
Manchester College: Contributions to a Better WorldMC2010/194 

Letter to Timothy K. Jones of Manchester College by Robert S. Zigler, Washington, DC.  The letter starts:

"Here's the stuff re MC and the contribution to a better world."

A list cites Manchester College graduates that have been involved in Relief, Rehabilitation and/or Development.

 
Manchester College: Early PhotographMU2017/22 This photograph (circa 1923?) remains one-of-a kind and includes faculty, staff, trustees, and students. Identified are: Otho Winger (President), L. W. Teeter, Trustee, Edward Kintner, L. W. Shultz, Sadie Stutsman Wampler, S. S. Blough, Vernon Schwalm, L. D. Ikenberry, Edward Stoner, Ikenberry Hall, the Bible School Building, College Hall, Oakwood Hall. 
Manchester College: Eberly, WIlliam Collection: Manchester CollegeMC2011/221 

Materials related to Manchester College including the diploma of Bill's father, John Eberly, Class of 1929. 

 
Manchester College: HistoryMC2009/179 Notes and interesting findings about the history of Manchester College, including class cards, a personal history of football, letters of reminiscence.  
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Manchester College: Photograph AlbumMC2007/39 A photograph album containing photographs of Manchester College faculty and staff as well as pictures from theatrical productions/plays ranging from 1916 through 1965-1966. 
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

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.
 
Manchester College: Relief and Rehabilitation Relief: Information See Also: "Manchester College Involvement in Relief and Rehabilitation Activities During and Following World War II," Y.M.C.A., Heifer Project, Faculty/Staff Shultz, L.W.; Civilian Public Service; Gospel Messenger, 27 January 1945 p.19.  
Manchester College: Seal, Photograph of Old DesignMC2008/116 

Photograph of the old Manchester College Seal.

 
Manchester Collge and the Church of the BrethrenMC General File: Church College Conversation Church-College Conversation Summary: 10-13 February 2005 event on MC campus and 1-3 May 2005 session at the Church of the Brethren General Office in Elgin, IL. 
Marshall, Thomas R.MC General File: Marshall  

Copies of 1925 Oak Leaves articles reporting Thomas R. Marshall's last address to the public that took place at Manchester College commencement.  Also published is the last photo of Marshall following commencement on the College campus taken by Millard Royer, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1928. There is also an Oak Leaves article regarding Marshall's death.  CD of material.

File on Thomas Marshall that belonged to Archivist, Ferne Baldwin containing biographical information.

The Thomas R. Marshall Home Restoration Project citing financial support by the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, Lexington, Kentucky. 

"Tom Marshall's Home Again," a program for a play by Charles Boebel.

See Also:

Graduation Program 1925 cover, the only known 1925 commencement program cover known to exist.  It was probably used to design the 1926 commencement program cover as evident in the markings.  

 

Oak Leaves,1925, Marshall Commencement speech.

Oak Leaves, 13 June 1925 p.1 (photos).

 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

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).

 
McFadden, DanAlumni Large Box 187: McFadden, Dan Material related to Dan McFadden.  
McFadden, DavidMU2016/44 One invitational "mailer" for the Manchester University luncheon during the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 5 July 2014.  The piece is autographed by President-Elect David McFadden. 
McFadden, JoyceBrethren People File: McFadden, Joyce Email from Manchester Church of the Brethren announcing the death of Joyce McFadden on 21 September 2011. 
MCIA (Manchester College International Association)See Also See also: BCA; Diversity; International Fair; The News-Journal ,16 November 1994 p.9; Oak Leaves, 15 October 1964 p.3; 14 January 1965 p.1; 21 January 1965 p.1; 28 January 1965 p.2; 4 February 1965 p.3; 11 February 1965 p.3; 25 February 1965 p.3; 18 March 1965 p.2; 25 March 1965 p.1, 3; 1 April 1965 p.3 
Memories of Manchester, by Otho Winger: Index by Allan WhiteMC2011/99 Historian, Allan D. White's, index to the book, "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, President of Manchester College, 1911 - 1941. 
Men's Basketball: PhotographsMU2019/24 Men's Basketball photographs, circa 2001, 2002, and 2003. A few shots from random years are included, eg. 1992, 1995, 1996. 
Merdock, Deroy: Convocation TapeConvocation Tape #199: Merdock, Deroy Rev. Deroy Murdock's presentation on 23 September 1985. 
Messenger: Lineage of the MessengerCOB General File: Messenger This timeline traces the ancestory of the Messenger from  "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" [1851] and the "Christian Family Companion" [1865], and many publications in-between. 
Methodist Student MovementMC2002/204 Methodist Student Movement Newspaper Clipping & News Release Collection. 
Metzger, Thurl Donald: Brethren PeopleMC2003/51: Metzger 

Thurl Donald Metzger is a Manchester College alumnus and member of Manchester College Class of 1938.   He was a recipient of the Laymen's Citation Award, an award given by Manchester College to honor outstanding members of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Michigan City Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2019/4 Materials related to Michigan City Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: development, pension, payroll, tax statements, council discussions, financial and congregational records, membership certificates, baptism, congregational photos of 60th anniversary 1992. 
Military: RecruitmentMC2004/84 

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.

 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

Much more material than can be described. Please go into the accession page to read Scope and Contents. The collection includes the following but is vastly larger:

Obituaries, information on the Shull children, photograph of son of Moy Gwong,  "Memory Speaks, North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years," program for play written by Dr. Charles Boebel, article from "The Noble County American," Albion, Indiana, Thursday, June 24, 1982, pg. 7 regarding the Potawatomi Chief Simon Pokagon, Last Chief of the Potawatomies, personal information about Edith Alice Miller, letter by Otho about his wife's, Ida's death, and Class of 1926 Information, as saved by Edith Miller.

For more information on Edith Alice Miller see West Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Miller, Martha: Arthur Showalter AlbumMU2018/35 

A collection of scanned excerpts from Arthur Showalter's  photograph album reflecting his Manchester College and Church of the Brethren experience from Fall 1925 through Spring 1928, including a trip to Annual Conference (Summer 1928).


 
Miller, R. H.: Travel LettersMC2009/92 "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.  Good condition.  
Miller, R.H. Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Miller, R.H.  

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.

 
Miller, Robert Henry: Minister, Church of the BrethrenMC2009/87 

Elder Robert Henry Miller, minister in the Church of the Brethren had a son, Manchester College Professor Robert Henry Miller, a minister as well.  The accession page gives information about both father and son. MC2009/87 is the manuscript of an unpublished book by Professor R. H. Miller, "Comments on the Gospel of John."

Miller, Robert Henry (1825-1892) obituary in the Gospel Messenger.

 
Ministers 1900 - 1901, Photograph: Church of the BrethrenMC2008/72 Photograph of ministers from 1900 - 1901. 
Miscellaneous TopicsROSeptember2012/2 Brochures and programs and publications from assorted College related events. 
Mission Band: Postcard, 1913, 1914MC2010/11 

Postcard of the Volunteer Mission Band of Manchester College, 1913 and 1914

 

The postcard is addressed to Mrs. [T.?] S. Eikenberry, Arcanum, Ohio RR

"Sun. eve, five min till C.W. meeting.  This is a picture of the famous Volunteer Mission Band of M.C.  Basket Ball is becoming popular.  We Freshmen vs Srs 20 - 12 [ ...?...] School work about as usual.  Would be glad to hear from you more. 

[S..?..r]"

 
Missionary Reading Circle Association of North Manchester, Indiana [M.R.C.A.]: Record Book, 1902 - 1905MU2012/25 

Missionary Reading Circle Association of North Manchester, Indiana: Minutes 1902 - 1905.

Half page, handwritten descriptions of eight plants.

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardMU2018/63 

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

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardBC2020/13 Correspondence from the 1920's and 1930's between the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board and President Otho Winger.

The General Mission Board had authority over missionaries and missionary programs. The Board seemed to keep tight administrative watch. 

During the days and years following the stock market crash of 1929, fundraising appeared to be of great concern. 
 
Mock, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Mock, Robert 

Material related to Robert Mock, minister to students.

See Also: Photograph of Robert Mock MC2006/31.

 
Moments with Manchester: Fanning, Nancy and Frantz, DeanMC2011/98 Nancy Fanning (MC Class of 1966) and Dean Frantz, Director of Church Relations, are highlighted on this recording of the radio broadcast, "Moments with Manchester."  Nancy Fanning (Bachus) plays piano solos and Frantz reads a story of bees, relating the work of bees to the potential spirit of Christian living. Circa 1966. 
Moomaw, Mabel and Ira: Brethren PeopleMC2003/42 

Biographical notes about Ira and Mabel Moomaw compiled by Ferne Baldwin, former College Archivist, Rita Schroll, Development Secretary, and others.  Included is a scan of the Emperor of India Gold Medal awarded to I W Moomaw.

See Also:   Mabel Moomaw's memorial service as part of MC2004/358.

 
Mount Morris Alumni Card FileMC2003/2  
Mount Morris College Alumni information
  • Mount Morris Alumni Card File
 
Mount Morris College: Academic and Permanent RecordsMC2004/213  

Mount Morris College Academic Department Permanent Records - grade cards from 1889-1890,  including cards of Mary (Emmert) Stover and Adam Eby.

 

 
Mount Morris College: Anniversary BookletMU2013/26 A booklet commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  Brief history of Rock River Seminary and Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris College: Faculty Photograph, 1886 - 1887MC2004/575 

Photograph of Mount Morris Faculty, 1886 - 1887.

 
Mount Morris College: HistoryMC2003/141  
Mount Morris College Written Histories Collection
 
Mount Morris College: Kinsley, Lucile BuckMC2003/370 

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

 
Mount Morris College: MemorabiliaMC2004/1 

Mount Morris College Memorabilia: 1906 through 1931.

 
Mount Morris College: Merger AgreementMC2002/208 

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: Permanent RecordsMC2003/369: Mount Morris 

Mount Morris College - miscellaneous permanent records. Academy records.

 
Mount Morris College: Permanent RecordsMC2002/321 

Permanent records of Mt. Morris College, arranged alphabetically.

 
Mount Morris College: Photograph Collection MC2004/2 

Fourteen photographs of Mount Morris College.

 
Mount Morris College: PhotographsMU2015/45 A collection of photographs from Mount Morris College, Mt. Morris, Illinois. 
Mount Morris College: PhotographsMU2015/46 Photographs from Mount Morris College, Illinois. 
Mount Morris College: Register of Students 1902 - 1921MC2011/211 

Register of the Students of Mount Morris College from September 1904 through school year 1920 - 1921.

 
Mount Morris College: Stover, MiriamMC2003/371 

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

 
Mount Morris College:1880 Publicity Flyer and Association with Jane AddamsMC 2008/79: Mt. Morris, Jane Addams 

Richard Edwards and John Harvey Parr, who were teachers of Jane Addams in Cedarville, Illinois - later taught at the Rock River Seminary.  Rock River Seminary closed in 1878 and reopened as Mount Morris College.

One flyer from 1880 advertising Mt. Morris College to interested Brethren.

 
Mount Morris Memorial Endowment Fund MU2015/44 

Materials related to the Mount Morris Memorial Endowment Fund - held by General Education Board - Church of the Brethren.

 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Mount Morris: Rolston CollectionMU2015/32 W. Wendell Rolston's collection of memorabilia from Mount Morris College. 
Mow, JosephGospel Messenger: Mow, Joseph For Joseph Mow, See Gospel Messenger, 18 August 1945 p.6-7. 
Moyer, Faye: African and Mideast Artifacts CollectionLarge Box: Museum  Correspondence regarding the Faye Moyer African and Mideastern artifacts collection.  
Muir, Gladdys: Peace Collection, Peace Studies InstituteLarge Box #121 

Promoting Enduring Peace Collection MC2004/383.

Peace Studies Institute Committee Minutes MC2004/361.

Gladdys Muir Papers: "The Place of Brethren Colleges...Peace Leadership" MC2004/282.

Gladdys Muir Letter Collection MC2003/369.

Peace Studies Institute Records MC2004/161.

"War is Contrary to the Will of God," July 1941.

 
Muir, Gladdys: "Settlement of the Brethren on the Pacific Slope"MU2015/2 An autographed copy of Gladdys Muir's, "Settlement of ... the Brethren on the Pacific Slope," with a photograph and handwritten dedication to Manchester College's first Peace Studies major, Robert McFadden. 
Muir, Gladdys: Brethren Colleges and Preparation for LeadershipMC2004/282 

Gladdys Muir Papers:  "The Place of Brethren Colleges in Preparing Men and Women for Peace Leadership."

 
Muir, Gladdys: CorrespondenceMU2014/61 Gladdy's Muir's 1937 letter to her father, Freeman Muir. 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictOne Large Box Historical materials related to the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictBC2017/1 Muncie Church of the Brethren materials: Homecoming guestbook, membership records, Council Minutes, Treasurer's Notebook, directory (1990), decision to close (October 1996) and asset distribution, Muncie COB "Historical File" 1971 - 1997. 
Music and Choral: PhotographsMU2013/140 Pictures of music related classrooms as well as choral and instrumental groups spanning 1900 through the 1970's. 
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

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

 
Music, Theater, Public Programs: Program CollectionMU2019/72 Manchester programs from various Tri-Alpha, Symphony, A Cappella Choir, Choral Society and other special events. 
Myer, James: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Myer, James 

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.

 

 

 
National Institute of Health, Normal Volunteers ProgramMC2011/198 

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.

 
Native American Pottery Sherds: ArizonaMC2007/139 Native American relics - potsherds from Arizona pueblo and some (Miami) tool fragments found on the Manchester campus 
Neff, Robert: Commemorating the Death of ChristConvocation Tape #175: Neff, Robert Speaker:  Dr. Robert Neff, who at that time was General Secretary of the General Board of the Church of the Brethren.  The speech was given on 1 October 1984. 
Neher, LeonFaculty/Staff Boxes: Neher, Leon Material regarding Leon Neher, including, "An Abbreviated report of Research Concerning Certain Demographic Factors Related to the Church of the Brethren: 1949-1965." 
Neher, Minnerva: Missionary to China, CorrespondenceBrethren People File: Neher, Minerva 

Signed letter from Minerva Neher, missionary to Shou Yang, Shansi, China, dated 18 August 1936.

 
Neher, O. W. Collection: Mount Morris CollegeMC2011/210 

 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."

 
New Beginnings: PeriodicalPeriodical Section: New Beginnings A collection of the periodical, "New Beginnings," a newsletter encouraging congregational renewal, growth, and development within the Church of the Brethren.  
Ningkun, WuMedia Cabinet 

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

VHS tape copied to DVD-R in 2010.

 
Ningkun, WuMC2004/53  Wu Ningkun materials including flyer from book signing and copies of newspaper articles.  
Ningkun, Wu: PosterMC2004/491 Poster: "Meet the Author:  Wu Ningkun, Author of A Single Tear:  A Family's Persecution, Love, and Endurance in Communist China..."  
Ningkun, Wu: PostersMC2010/48a,b 

Posters: "Meet the Author:  Wu Ningkun, Author of A Single Tear:  A Family's Persecution, Love, and Endurance in Communist China..."

  • Posters including one with autographs and message, "Love and best wishes to Lola," signed by Ningkun and also by his wife, Yikai.
 
North Manchester: Historical FiguresNewsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc.  

Eleven issues of the Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, Inc., containing historical information about events and figures of North Manchester.  Some of these people are connected to Manchester College.

 
North Manchester: PostcardMU2019/97 Postcard postmarked (1918?) featuring North Manchester' Indiana's City Hall and fire department. 
Oak Leaves: Photographs circa1993 MU2012/112 Most of these photographs were used in issues of the Oak Leaves from 11 February 1993 through 7 May 1993.  There is one folder of negatives and images that did not appear to be correlated with this time-frame and will be arbitrariliy dated - circa 1992-1993.  
Oak Leaves: Special IssuesMC2009/96a,b,c,d 

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."

 
Office of Institutional Research: SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.MC2007/212 

Office of Institutional Research:  SAT Scores of Incoming Freshmen, Admissions Committee Rules, Reports and Comparisons for the 1970's and 1980's.

 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

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

 
Outreach Ministry TeamsMC2007/220 

Student lists, schedules and evaluations 1984 - 1987 ending with correspondence from early 1988. 

See also: Deputation Teams.

 
Oxender, DaleMC2006/5  

Dale Oxender is an alumnus of MC and a prominent scientist. Five boxes containing personal items, certificates/awards, photographs, science equipment and writings, etc.etc.

 

See also, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by William R. Eberly.

 
Pacifist HandbookMC2012/1 

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

 
Papa is All, Chicago Stagebill, 1941MC2007/72 "Papa is All"  Chicago Stagebill, 1941.  Play depicting "the Plain People" of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. 
Pastor's Salary: GuidelinesBC2016/17 "Pastor's Salary and Benefits Plan," recommendations from Annual Conference (1975). 
PeaceLarge Box #87 Archival collections related to "Peace," including but not limited to: Center for Research on Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational and Career Inventory, Education of Brethren for Social Missions, Internships, Institute for International Study, Inventory of Peace Studies Students, Kenapocomoco Newsnotes, Nuclear Threat Seminar in Peace and Justice, Peace Corps, Peace Studies, Peace Studies Correspondence. See finding aid for more accurate inventory. 
Peace Pole: PhotographMC2009/186 Peace Pole photograph with Jim Garber, David Rogers and others.  
Peace StudiesPeace Studies: Additional Information 

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.

 
Peace StudiesMU2019/73 

"50 Years, 1998 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute."

"Releasing the Doves," by Thomas Healy, published on 23 May 2003 by CommonDreams.org. "Peace Studies was first formalized as a course of study in 1948 at Manchester College, a liberal arts college in northern Indiana affiliated with the Church of the Brethren." Information on Ken Brown and Andrew Cordier.

 
Peace Studies CollectionMC2002/167  General Peace Studies information in four large boxes, including Gladdys Muir's and Dale Barnard's teaching materials and an inventory of Peace Studies students.  The Peace Studies Institute was founded in 1948 on Manchester College's campus by Gladdys Muir and others. This material also includes writing of Gladdys Muir. 
Peace Studies: Faith Perspectives in PeaceMU2015/137 wave sound 

Representatives from different faiths give their tradition's perspectives on peace in an event sponsored by the Manchester College Peace Studies Program and the Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Peace Studies: Faith Perspectives in Peace - IslamMU2015/142 wave sound Bilal Abdula talks about Islam during "Faith Perspectives on Peace" on 24 February 1990.
Lois Barrett, a Mennonite, presents during "Faith Perspectives on Peace."
 
Peace Studies: Statements and ReportMC2004/366 "A Report on the Progress of the Manchester Program of Peace Studies--September 1948-December 1950." Undated and unsigned.

"Report of Special Committee--Recommendations to Brethren Colleges Regarding Brethren Values."  (Committee: Vernon Schwalm, Dan West, P.L. Huffaker).

"Brethren Statement on Peace." Undated and unsigned.

"Basic Brethren Ideas."  Dan West.

"The Guiding Principles and Program Objectives of Brethren Service."  Undated and unsigned.

 
Peace Studies: Student European Tour, circa 1950MC2008/117a,b 

Wilbur Mullen, Muir letter and Vernier letter regarding student tour to Europe during the summer of 1950 or 1951.

1.  MC2008/117a - One letter from Dr. Gladdys Muir, 1959.1
2.  MC2008/117b -One letter from Philip Vernier of Belgium circa 1950 - 1951.
3.  One letter from Wilbur Mullen to Ken Brown.

 
Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
Peace: Article by Nick Miller KauffmanBrethren People File: Kauffman, Nick Miller Article by Nick Miller Kauffman, Manchester College alumnus, "Seeking an SOA Shutdown." 
Peace: Church of the Brethren March in WashingtonPhoto Box 58  Church of the Brethren March in Washington, D. C., 1987. Included in the picture is Yvonne Dilling, Manchester College alumna, 1979.   
Peace: Mason, JudyBC2015/13 wave sound Member of the Church of the Brethren, and Manchester College alumna, Judy Mason, is interviewed about her formation as a peacemaker and about her experience as a U.S. student in Ghana. 
Performance: News ReleasesMC2008/58 1.  An assortment of news releases dating from 1960 - 1989.

These news releases primarily feature guest artists performing on campus, some through the College Union Board and the  Artist-Lecture Series. Examples of the performers are; The Dale Warland Singers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., rock concert by "Featherstitch," the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater, the Arbors, Leonard Rose (cellist), The Lettermen, Duke Ellington, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Si Zentner (trombonist), Eugene Holmes (baritone), The Four Saints, the new York Brass Quintet, the Concert Choir of Columbus Senior High School.

2.  An assortment of newspaper articles regarding performers appearing at Manchester College    (1960's - 1990's).

Newspaper articles include:  Rosa Page Welch (classical sacred musical singer), The Sounds of Hope.

3.  Six Programs:  Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 1983, Wilma Jensen, Organist, 1988, Brian L. Best Presents A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney, 1980, "Journey Into Blackness," featuring VOICES, Inc., Black Musical Theater, The Ethnic Dance Theatre, 1990, Musicke of Sundrie Kindes, An Evening of Eighteenth-Century Entertainment.

 

 
Perkins, John, Going Through Samaria: Convocation #25, 1976Convocation #25: Perkins, John Rev. Mr. John Perkins gives the address, "Going Through Samaria," 13 October 1976. 
Petersime, RayMU2021/8 The Ray Petersime collection of conceptual ideas, correspondence, financial contributions, vendor invoices, dedication programs, and photographs, surrounding the visualization and construction of Petersime Chapel. 
Petersime, Ray Child Care FoundationMU2021/17 Photographs and materials related to Ray Petersime's work with the Child Care Foundation (CCF). 
Petersime, Ray: Brethren People CollectionBC2021/1 Materials related to Ray Petersime, philanthropist. 
Petersime, Ray: Poland and Post WWII ReliefMU2021/9 Documents related to Ray Petersime's May 1946 trip to Poland where he delivered hatching eggs to a war torn population, and Petersime's subsequent European relief activities (February 1946 to May 1948).  
Philorhetoria Literary SocietyMC2003/358  Philorhetoria (male) and Philomathea (female).  
Photograph: Angelou, MayaMC2008/134 Maya Angelou photograph with President and Pat Helman. 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs 1958 - 1962MC2012/48 

A collection of photographs representing residence life, May Day events, A Cappella Choir, religious life, classes and athletics at Manchester College circa 1958 - 1959 - 1960 - 1961 - 1962.

 
Photographs 1964Neg29619: 1964 

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?

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 3MC2012/36c 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
Pine Creek Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2012/13 

Snapshots of the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren.

 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical MaterialMC2001/3 Box 3 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. 
Postcards: Mohler Collection of College and First Brethren ChurchMC2010/43 
  • Antique postcard of the First Brethren Church with a sign, "God is Calling You," above the door.
  • Oakwood Hall, Manchester College.
  • Panoramic view of Manchester College, showing Gymnasium/Auditorium and Power House (with smokestack), and Science Building with Greenhouse.
  • Gymnasium/auditorium, Manchester College.
  • Fountain, Manchester College.
  • Chime tower, Administration Building, Manchester College.
 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

 
Presentation: Wright, Dr. NathanMC2011/73 

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

 
President's AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
President's Box: #1MU2016/20 MC Factbooks, 1988, 1999, 2000, Dashboard Indicators (Fall 2000, 2001), "Toward a Margin for Excellence, Strategic Indicators" (1977), VIA 1996 - 1997 notebook, Helman retirement preparations, Helman portrait preparations, Labor force changes in Indiana, projections for 1996 - 2010, fifty years of Brethren Volunteer Service, BVS volunteers from MC and influence on career, CPS and Brethren Service Committee including Cordier, Shultz, Kinsel, Zigler, Durnbaugh, Eby, West, Indiana Higher Education Facility Study (1967, 1973), Hegis Facilities Data (1970, 1971), ""A Campaign to Strengthen MC," PERC building project, "Reflections on the Theological Exploration of Vocation," study of financial and academic resources at MC (1965). 
President's Box: #2MU2016/20b 

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.


 
President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
Football, 1979 - 1982.
Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

 
President's Files: MardenMU2020/33 

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

 
President's NewslettersMU2013/120 

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.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office: COB, BCA, Elderhostel and MoreMU2012/103 Box 4 President's Box ihat includes Church of the Brethren materials, information about Brethren Colleges Abroad, and other topics beginning with the letter, "A." 
President's Office: McFadden Pre-Presidency FilesMU2014/125 

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

 
President's Office: Other Collegesand OrganizationsMU2012/103 Box 6 Material on the Council of Independent Colleges, Commission of Higher Education, Commission on the The Aging and Aged, College Board Workforce Development Conference, Church of the Brethren Colleges and Seminary. 
Presidents' Files: Registrar, Enrollment, Public RelationsMU2020/47 Schwalm and Helman - Presidents' files, including the Registrar's Report and Enrollment Statistics (1922 through 1967-1968), and an historical account surrounding the formation of the Registrar's Office. Public Relations information, including but not limited to: Church of the Brethren reports, Annual Conference reports, alumni correspondence, consultations, alumni who have achieved Ph.D.s and other positions of achievement, with the statistical report, "What Becomes of Manchester's Graduates," listing the  professions of 6,205 total living alumni as of 1 April 1953. 
Presidents' Files: Relationship with the Church of the BrethrenMU2020/35 President Helman's files relating to the College's relationship with the Church of the Brethren and the COB districts within the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. 
Presidents' Files: Relationship with the Church of the BrethrenMU2020/30 

Primarily Helman but some Robinson material. Topics include: Brethren Colleges Abroad, Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education, Church of the Brethren Church Leaders Conference, Church of the Brethren Review and Evaluation Committee, Greenville Brethren's Home: financial concerns and reorganization.

 
Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

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

 
Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

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.

 
Protest: Moratorium DayMU2017/43 Newspaper clippings primarily focusing on student unrest (1969), student moratorium of MC classes to protest Vietnam War (Oct. 1969), "Moratorium Day Ends with Burning of Cards," burning of draft cards (16 October 1969), Anti-War Literature Distributed on Vietnam Moratorium Day," armbands symbolize anti-war garb, "Moratorium is Slow in Indiana," "Moratorium Day Demonstrations Expected to Include Millions, War Protests in Churches, in Streets, on Campus," "Peace-In-Vietnam March Starts at North Manchester Church of Brethren" (1967), peace bus travels to Washington, D.C. (1971), "A Statement Regarding The Manchester College Program During The Final Two Weeks Of The 1969-70 School Year," "High School, College Students Impressed With Order, peacefulness During March," "Classes Continue as MC Students Strike" (24 April 1972...and many other Vietnam/Manchester College protest related newspaper stories. 
ProtestsMC2002/165  

Protests: Records, memos, programs, statements, articles.

 
Protests: COB and MC Resolution and PolicyMU2017/41 

The Church of the Brethren Standing Committee shares with Annual Conference the resolution and action taken by the District of Southern Ohio - "A Resolution on Campus Disorder."

Statement from Stanford University to parents of Stanford undergraduates 19 May 1970.

Draft of Manchester College's policy related to calls for moratoriums on "business as usual," with a bibliography for when and where previous policies can be found.

Memo regarding 13 March 1970 student/non-student violation of College rules and policy in regard to protest.

 
Public Relations: Church of the BrethrenMU2012/90 Slide of the  "Christian Higher Education Exhibit" that Waas assembled for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference of 1954.  
Public Relations: CollectionMU2014/143 MP4 videos and DVDs Informational files, news clippings, publications, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes from the Public Relations Office, various years from 2001 - 2013. Topics include but are not limited to: Jim Adams, teaching awards, dedication College of Pharmacy, Switzer to retire and receives leadership honor, Jennifer Shepherd, Andrea Murray, Eel River watershed, Blair and Pat Helman memorial info, Yom HaShoah, Stacey Morgan, Rainn MacPhail, Beth Sweitzer Riley, Jerry Sweeten, LaFountain Mural, A Cappella tour, Science Center dedication, Switzer inauguration, fire, CASE Professor of the Year,  
Public Relations: Dedication of Administration Building 1921MC2009/113a,b Newspaper articles regarding the festivities surrounding the dedication of the Administration Building, 1921. 
Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church RelationsMU2020/11 Helman and Robinson files on Public Relations, Development, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Church Relations, and other topics. Public Relations Annual Reports, and materials on topics including but not limited to: Mindpower, faculty news, donations, Alumni Association news, church relations, Harshbarger's Business Advisory Group, and wills.  
Public Relations: MU in the News 2015MU2016/3 

Articles related to Manchester University(2015) include but are not limited to:

Abigail Fuller (minimum wage), Phil Wright (emergency doctor back on the front line), Gerad Good (men's basketball head coach), Benson Onyeji (Iran agreement), Tiana Maclin and Aja Michael (millennials honored), Heather Schilling (call on teachers), Leonard Williams, Thelma Rohrer and Tim Ogden (new deans), social work program earns perfect reaccreditation score, volunteers clean Eel River,college sexual-assault rules, Adam Hohman (online education), MU exemplifies career pathway programs, Nicole Sauder (Teacher of the Week), Lisa Updike Starks (Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award), Chris Garber (illness and obituary),  President Dave McFadden (seek out and learn from those who are different, Wanda Will Button), Pharmacogenomics Master's Degree, MU one of "Best in Midwest,'" Brad Pyrah (married same-sex couples and tax season), student newspaper wins statewide awards, students selected (Inaugural Fellows for a new Greater Fort Wayne Inc.), Holly Beer ("Vote 'yes' for Fremont Community Schools"), MU degree first of kind (genetic-based drugs wave of future), antidiscrimination policy at MU(sexual orientation and gender identity), Dwight Farringer (interest in science shouldn't be discouraged), Ahmed Abdelmageed (adding pharmacists to health care team), Tim McElwee - Melanie Harmon (VP for Academic Resources, Names Advancement Leader), Mark Huntington (Associate Dean for Natural and Health Sciences), Jack Gochenaur (Nonprofit CFO of the Year), death of Rowan Daggett, Emma Nellans (working with an autistic child), death of Bill Scott, Maggie Wimberly (Wabash Habitat for Humanity), MU honors Bob Keller and Dee Keller, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees [(Donna (Shively )Moudy, Heather (Harshman) Turk, Todd Saylor, Todd Saunders, Joe Phillips, Andy McClain] ,Holiday Community Events, Robert Pettit (Disneyland), Tiana Maclin (recognized for community involvement), Whitney Caudill (member of  Embassy Theatre board and board member of YMCA Northeast Indiana.), pharmacy students (link between DNA and medical results), K-3 students experience MU during "Walk Into My Future" event, 2015, "Manchester U. Launches First-of-Its-Kind Degree," Brian Henriksen poison ivy), colleges and universities collaborate to align with business work-force needs," campus lockdown following threats, Graduation 2015 Set for May 17,"MU Men's Tennis .500 for Weekend," "MU Baseball Team Geared up for Conference Tourney," Neil Wollman (Democrats need to unite to defeat Pence), MU's program expands academic offerings, "Small schools sidestep Sweet Briar's struggles," Debra Futa (director of the St. Joseph County Public Library), Deanna Beckner (Faith in Action Award from  Office of Religious Life), honoring Rachel Polando (in photo with student, Emma Scheumann), Jim Brumbaugh-Smith, and Katharine Ings, promotions of Tim McElwee, Melanie Harmon and Raylene Respond, Christer Watson (GOP quashes climate change research), Judd Case (Chess Camp), String Camp (Robert Lynn,  Elizabeth Smith, Scott Humphries), Robotics (Robin Mitchell).

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/88 An assortment of photographs from Public Relations including faculty and staff, students and guests on campus. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/118 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/131 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. This is a diverse folder. Many of these pictures record trips made during January Term and another folder contains images of Koinonia. 
Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

 
Public Relations: Promotional Label and CardMC2004/691 Promotional label.  "Building for Tomorrow - Today." V. F. Schwalm, President. 
Publications: Late 1800's - Brethren, Non-Brethren, Sunday-SchoolMU2013/119 
  • Primary Quartely, 1895 - non Brethren.
  • Revised Normal Lessons by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, 1893.
  • Sunday School lessons, 1893 - non Brethren.
  • 1894, Young Folk's Library of Choice Literature, "Enoch Arden," Tennyson.
  • 1886, Second Quarter, "The Brethren's Quartely," Brethren Publishing Co.
  • 1887, Second Quarter, April, May, June, "The Brethren's Quarterly," Brethren's Publishing Co.
 
Rare Book CollectionMC2012/46 

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.

 
Reber, D. C.MC2002/104p 

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.

 
Reed, ForrestFaculty/Staff Boxes: Reed, Forrest 

Material related to Professor Forrest Reed.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

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.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Camp 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2002/295 

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.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101MC2002/236  

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"

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2004/9 

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.

 
Relief: Sale for ReliefMU2017/96 One booklet, "Billy the Goat," A Story by Dan West, Pictures by Willis Kurtz, Brethren Service Committee, Elgin, Illinois. 
Religious Activities on CampusMC2009/27 

A broad collection dealing with campus ministry and religious activities.

 
Religious Activities, Aid Society BibleMC2009/25 

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

 

See Also: Annual Bible Institute.

 
Religious Activities: GeneralMC2002/237a  

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

 
Religious EducationMC2008/17 Seventh Indiana Young People's Conference of Religious Education, Souvenir Program, 1927.  L. W. Shultz, Chairman. 
Religious Emphasis WeekReligious Activities: Additional Information For additional material on Religious Activities - Religious Emphasis Week, see:  Manchester College Bulletin, January 1951 p.1; January 1953 p.1. 
Religious Emphasis WeekMC2003/244 

Religious Emphasis Week:

  • "Meet the Master" booklet, dated 10 January 1956.
  • Program for 1958 Christian Emphasis Week.
 
Religious Emphasis Week, Focus on Faith, PosterMC2004/41 Focus on Faith Week Poster. 
Residence Life: PhotographsMC2004/131 

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.

 
Rieman, Phil and Louise Baldwin Messenger December 1993 p.17, 20  Material related to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman. 
Rieman, Phil and Louise BaldwinMC2010/5 Video of Manchester College' s 2009 Homecoming plaque dedication to Manchester College alumni, Phil and Louise Baldwin Rieman, in the Muir Peace Garden. See also: Brethren People File: Rieman, Louise and Phil
Rieman, T. WayneFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rieman, T. Wayne 

Material related to T. Wayne Rieman, including:

  • 1996 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute, Manchester College with a dedication to T. Wayne Rieman, 1912 - 1994.

For additional materials related to T. Wayne Rieman, see: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945; 20 July1946 p. 22-23; Manchester College Bulletin, December 1949 p.2; October 1953 p.1; July 1978 p.7; The News-Journal 16 November 1994 p.4 (obit).

 
Rieman, T. WayneMC2004/364 

Various publications written by or pertaining to T. Wayne Rieman.

 
Rieman, T. Wayne: PhotographsMC2007/148 T. Wayne Rieman photos from class and miscellaneous photographs. 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: Photographs MC2007/115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4 

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

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

Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

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

 
Robinson, William: Inauguration, Worship Service BulletinMC2010/187 1986 Inaugural Celebration of William Robinson at Manchester College:  Worship Service Bulletin 
Rock River Seminary: HistoryRock River Seminary: History and Scanned Image 

History of Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois.  This institution was started by the Methodists in the 1839.

 
Rock River Seminary: Memorabilia from the 1800sMC2003/359 

Rock River Seminary, Mt. Morris, Illinois, was started by the Methodists in the 1839.  This collection is related to that era.

 
Rogers, IngridFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rogers, Ingrid 

Material related to Ingrid Rogers.

 
Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

Ronald R. Hill Collection, Class of 1959.  College Memorabilia from 1955 - 1959, including the autograph of Marian Anderson [1955], Arnold Moss, and program for The Messiah, 1958.

 
Roosevelt, Eleanor: Visit to Manchester College, The Story Roosevelt, Eleanor: Story and Information 

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.

 
Royer, Donald: James T. Westwood ResearchMU2012/116 The James T. Westwood collection of materials regarding the family history, career, articles regarding/related to,  and dissertation of, Manchester Professor, Donal M. Royer. 
Royer, J. G. and Reiff, Elizabeth: Family AlbumMU2018/70 

Printed family album of John Grove Royer and Elizabeth (Reiff) Royer.  J. G. served as president of Mount Morris College.

 
Royer, John GroveMC2008/56 

John G. Royer taught at Mt. Morris College and also served as  President of the College.  These are newspaper articles related to his death.

 
Rummel, MerleMU2018/94 Manchester graduate (1956), Merle Rummel, is an educator, Church of the Brethren minister, and historian.   
Rummel, Merle: AlumnusAlumni Large Box 187: Rummel, Merle 

Biographical information related to alumnus, Merle Rummel.

 
Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
Rupel, Esther: Biographical Material and WritingsBrethren People File: Rupel, Esther 

Material relating to Esther Rupel, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1947.

 

"An Investigation of the Origin, Significance, and Demise of the Prescribed Dress Worn by Members of the Church of the Brethren, Esther Fern Rupel, Ph.D, University of Minnesota, 1971.

 

See also: Esther Rupel in:

  • Philanthropy Booklet 2002-2003 (MC2004/356).
  • Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.4.

 

 
Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
Rural Life Association CollectionMC2002/240 

Material related to The Rural Life Association that as founded in 1942 with the support of the Quakers, the Mennonites, and the Church of the Brethren.

 
Russian Orthodox Delegation: Records and PhotographsMC2004/338 Photographs of students, Leon and Iris Wien, A. Blair and Pat Helman, David Waas (?), Russian Orthodox clergymen, and others participating in 1963 reception for Russian visitor. 
Salem Church of the Brethren: Organ RecitalMC2011/40 The box is labeled Salem Church of the Brethren, 16 March 1969.  It appears as if the participants include Fred and Mary Schmidt, Jr.  The recording is of an individual playing musical selections on an organ. 
Salem CollegeMC2002/241 

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

 
Sawquehanna, the White LilyMC2003/140 Beckner, W.O. "Sawquehanna, the White Lily,"  Gospel Messenger 5 August 1922, pg. 484.  The story of a girl (perhaps Brethren) who was captured by Native Americans, only to be reunited with her birth mother through the memory of a song. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folder #5 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62 

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

 
Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #2 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Detailed description of folder contents. File #2 details activity in the 1970's. 
Schultz, L. W. and West, Dan: Group PhotographMC2009/148 

Group photograph including L. W. Schultz and Dan West.

1. One photograph.

 
Schultz, L. W.: Canadian Tour, 1965MC2010/67 Photograph: 1965 L. W. Shultz tour to Canada with identified participants.  
Schultz, L. W.: Indiana Young People's Conference, 1927MC2007/17 L. W. Shultz, Chairman of the Seventh Indiana Young People's Conference of Religious Education, 1927, Souvenir Program. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 1 - 16 J. Raymond Schutz - a man of many capabilities.  He was a professor at Manchester College, husband, father and farmer, public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. The researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana during war.  Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of men from North Manchester who were killed in the war.  Topics include: Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 17 - 22  

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.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44 

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.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  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. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 84 - 120, and remaining items 

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.

 
Schwalm, Vernon F.: Merger of Mt. Morris with Manchester CollegeMC2011/152 Vernon Schwalm was President of McPherson College, Kansas, when the decision was made for Mount Morris College to merge with Manchester College.  This file contains correspondence of Schwalms opinions about the merger. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

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, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 144a - 146144a-146 

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, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 147 - 160 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 147 - 160  

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 161 - 169MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files – Folders 161 - 169  

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

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 45-53 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 45-53 

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.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 62-104MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 62-104 Correspondence bidding Schwalm farewell as he leaves Manchester College as Dean and heads west as President of McPherson College in Kansas.  Letters of congratulation and support and appreciation regarding his great ability. The return of Schwalm to Manchester College as President and materials related to his inaugural event. Also, The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 250th anniversary, Schwalm gives tribute to Carl Holl, Manchester College experiences challenges during WWII. Correspondence between Schwalm and students in Civilian Public Service and students in the military. Schwalm works with the Board of Trustees, and faces staff and student issues. Schwalm's retirement and gift from the Board of Trustees offering theSchwalms a trip to Europe and Africa. Career following retirement and dedication of Schwalm Hall. Materials surrounding, "My Educational Pilgrimage," by Schwalm and a look into Schwalm's life following his presidency. A small collection on the history of Manchester College. Various writings by Schwalm including but not limited to the drafts, "College Life Since World War II," "Christian Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren at Mid Century," and "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College."  Correspondence with A. Blair Helman. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold.  Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing.

 
Schwarzenau: Painting by Dorothy Rarick Painting: Second Floor Funderburg and MC General File 

The painting, "Schwarzenau," by Dorothy Rarick" hangs in Funderburg Library.

Photos of Dr. William Eberly hanging the painting, "Schwarzenau," by Dorothy Rarick.

 

 
Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection: Town of North Manchester and Manchester College, PhotographsMC2005/4 

Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection.  Black and white and tinted glass slides of Manchester College and the North Manchester Community, c. 1900-1950.

 
Science Symposium: 1990Media Cabinet: Science Symposium, 1990 

Gene Likens as a participant in the Science Symposium, 20 April 1990. 

  • Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [SVHS original]
  • Dr. Gene Likens, "State of the World's Ecosystem-Environmental Prospects for the 1990's." [dubbing master]
 
Senger, Nettie: Buddhist Bible Vol. 4MC2011/93 Nettie M. Senger, Manchester College Class of 1915 and Church of the Brethren missionary to China, presented "Buddhist Bible, Vol. 4" to the Manchester College Museum. 
Service at Manchester College and UniversityMU2020/77 Archivist's file describing Manchester's legacy of "service," through its Church of the Brethren related values, and through its alumni. 
Service FellowshipMC2007/137: Service Fellowship (General Fund, Relief, Work Camps  

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.

 
Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Committee Materials, Conscientious ObjectionMC2002/2m 

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.

 
Sherrick, M. M.MU2013/155, Folder 2 M. M. Sherrick poem, Eisenhower newspaper clipping, and personal correspondence to family members. 
Sherrick, M.M.: Family MaterialsMU2017/2 Sherrick family photographs, scrapbooks, photographs correspondence, poetry, publications, and memorabilia of M. M. Sherrick, Minnie Mae (Buck) Sherrick, Dorothy Sherrick, Marjorie Sherrick, Robert Sherrick, Paul Henry Sherrick, Burton Sherrick, and members of the Henry and Eliza Buck and E. S. Young families. Wilbur Stover tribute (Mount Morris Church of the Brethren). 
Shively, Thomas A.Brethren People File: Shively, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. A postcard with the picture of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Shively, standing in the snow, bibles in hand, in front of what appears to be a church. 
Shock, Laura: Chinese BibleMC2011/92 Laura Shock donated a Chinese Bible to Manchester College Library on 25 January 1923.  The Archivist believes that this is the same Laura Shock that grauduated from Manchester College in 1916. 
Shrider, Paul and Shrider, VioletFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Shrider, Paul Biographical material regarding Paul Schrider and his wife, Violet, including an article about Paul Shrider's 50th Wedding Anniversary.   
Shultz, L. W.MC2001/12c  

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.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Correspondence and Personal DecisionsMC2007/37 

L. W. Shultz: Correspondence and memorabilia, including important personal decisions.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Gradebook, Lectures, Student Grades, Etc.MC2011/115 

One notebook with class registers and lectures outlines for various classes.  Student grades are included making this a partially restricted file. Circa 1919 - 1920.

Also included is a personal reading list from 1905 and an Adelphian-Lincoln Program from 22 May 1909 upon which a timeline has been written on the verso.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Manchester College Interview TranscriptMC General File: Transcript: Shultz, L. W. L. W. Shultz: Interview transcript. 
Shultz, L. W.: PapersMC2001/12g 

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."

 
Shultz, L. W.: Photograph CollectionMC2001/12h L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. 
Shultz, L. W.: Postcard CollectionMC2003/108 

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." 

 
Shultz, L. W.: Wedding InvitationMC2001/12e 

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

 
Sithole, ElkinMC General File: Sithole Dr. Elkin Sithole's visit to Manchester College and information on his death. 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

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.

 
Smeltzer, Ralph and Mary Blocher: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smeltzer, Ralph and Mary Blocher Material regarding Ralph and Mary Blocher Smeltzer.  
Sollenberger, HowardMU2017/28 Material related to alumnus, Howard Sollenberger.  
South Bend City (Second) Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana District COB Filing Cabinet: Northern Indiana District, South Bend Photographs of South Bend City Church of the Brethren bowling leagues and pictures of the church buildings and members. 
South Bend City Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana COB Filing Cabinets: Northern Indiana South Bend City Church of the Brethren membership records.  
South Central District and Middle Indiana District MaterialsBC2018/27 South Central District of the Church of the Brethren materials, along with pieces of information from the former Middle Indiana District. 
South Central District: Legal DocumentsBC2018/27 addition 

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."

 
Souvenir China: North Manchester CollegeMU2019/86 Wheelock China, four pieces advertising North Manchester College made in Germany for merchants, R. F. Hays and Son, 130 East Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana. 
Special Events Photograph CollectionMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection.

 
Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993MC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133 

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

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133  A collection of photographs from the early 1990's including alumni pictures.  Many of them are identified.

 

 
Special Events: Photographs, 1992-1993MC2004/133 

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

 

 
Stafford, WilliamFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stafford, William 

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.

 
Stahly, Cora MillerFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stahly, Cora Miller 

Material related to Cora Miller Stahly (1877-1971) instructor at Manchester College and resident of Nappanee, Indiana.

 
Stahly, Cora Miller: BookletMU2019/98 The book, "In Memory of Ida Miller Winger, By Her Husband, Otho Winger," presented to Cora Stahly. 
Stauffer, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stauffer, Robert Material related to Robert Stauffer (MC Class of 1923) who served as a Manchester College trustee (1954-1971) and was one of the "winningest" basketball coaches in the university's history. 
Stein, John W. : Mount Morris College, PresidentMC2003/119  
Mount Morris President J. W. Stein papers:
  • In 1881, J.W. Stein, then president of Mt. Morris College,  disappeared mysteriously, leaving behind his wife and children. 
 
Stine, A. M.MC2008/208: Edith Miller Collection  

"We Are What We've Come From," the family and life of A. M. Stine.  This object has been placed with geaneological materials in alphabetical order in the Archives Office.  This booklet is part of the Edith Miller Collection MC2008/208.

A. M. Stine married Bertha Miller Neher following the death of Bertha's first husband, Levi Neher.  Bertha was a sister-in-law to Manchester College President, Otho Winger.

 
Stine, Bertha Miller NeherMC2004/635-2 

Bertha Miller's correspondence from tour to Europe and the Holy Lands, 1927.

 
Stinebaugh, Celia: In ConcertMU2019/84 Recording of Celia Stinebaugh, titled, "In Concert." 
Stinebaugh, Olive BagwellMU2018/109 "'Remember that Time,' a Collection of Stories Concerning persona and Events in the Lives of the E. B. Bagwell Family," by Olive Bagwell Stinebaugh, 1958. E. B. Bagwell (Feb. 1961 - July 1940) Church of the Brethren minister and field representative of Manchester College. 
Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/171 

Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

1. Music department statistics, 1972.

2.  Professor Stinebaugh's days as a student at Manchester College, "A Public Paddling - Thwarted!"

3.  Stinebaugh as Brethren minister's son, "Preacher's Kids Survive Wild Joy Ride."

4.  Celebrity, Percy Grainger, oomposer and pianist, performs on campus, 1953.

5. "Together in Harmony," Vernon and Angela Stinebaugh celebrate 77 years of marriage. 

 
Stinebaugh, VernonFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stinebaugh, Vernon Material related to Vernon Stinebaugh.
For additional material related to Vernon Stinebaugh, see :  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1977 p.11. 
Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler CollectionMC2012/52 Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

 
Studebaker, George and Mary: Diaries and Autograph BooksMC2011/90a,b,c,d 

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

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

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

 
Studebaker, George L.MC2002/104t 

Sermons and diaries of George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L. and Mary E.: PhotographMC2004/634 Photograph of George L. Studebaker and Mary E. Simonton Studebaker. According to Otho Winger, George Studebaker, born in Illinois in 1861, was one of the most familiar names connected with Manchester College.   
Studebaker, George L.: Scrapbook MC2009/16 

Scrapbook beloning to George Losh Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, Ted: ABC News Story and Church of the Brethren DocumentaryMU2012/63 wave sound 

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

 

 
Studebaker, Ted: News ReportMC2011/116 

Video - News feature on the death of pacifist,Ted Studebaker, in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in1971. Ted was a member of the Church of the Brethren and a Manchester College alumnus.

 

See Also: http://www.cob-net.org/ted/index.htm

http://co.mcc.org/us/co/profiles/studebaker.html

http://www.cob-net.org/ted/abcnews.htm

 
Student Christian UnionMC2008/14 

Student Christian Union Records Notebooks with records from 1943 - 1947 and 1947 - 1949.

 
Student Government: Student Council Minutes, 1948 - 1949MC2009/19 Student Council: Minutes 1948 - 1949. 
Student Life: 1932-1933MU2017/38 

Schedule of classes - Spring Term 1932-1933; Winter Term 1932-1933.

Bishop William Fraser McDowell on Manchester College campus (1932 flyer).

Numerous play, recital, May Day, and performance programs from1932-1933.

International Relations Clubs Conference at Manchester College (1933) with Vernon Van Dyke, Ursula Hubbard, Sir Herbert Ames, Harry Gideonse, and Professor Quincy Wright.

 
Student Petition to Board of Trustees, 1900MC2007/79  

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

 

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

 
Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
Student: Hardman, Eva, Collection circa 1896-1897MC 2004/677: 1-5 

Eva Hardman Collection circa 1896/1897.

1. MC2004/677-1:  Sunday school attendance and grade card.

2.  MC2004/677-2:  Report Card for term ending 17 March 1897 in the form of a one cent post card sent to Miss Eva Hardman, Sidney, Ind.

3.  MC2004/677-3:  Matriculation Card.

4.  MC2004/677-4:  Matriculation Card.

5.  MC2004/677-5:  Grade card for Bible Normal Course for the period 17 February 1896.

 
Student: Religious Affiliation 1973 - 1983MC2007/96 

Records for the distribution by church membership of undergraduate full-time students for: 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980,1981,1983.

 
Stump, Wilbur: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Stump, Wilbur Article from the April 1978 Messenger, "Wilbur Stump: Stumping for the WPTF," by Anne M. Albright of the Agape congregation in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  
Sunday School Day in the College Chapel, 1899MC2004/706-3 

Chapel: Sunday School Day in the College Chapel, 18 January 1899, with notes of lecture by Emma Bowman.

Other speakers included:

A, I. Mow, Edna Puterbaugh, E. M. Crouch, Owen Cottrell, Edson J. Ulrey, Mrs. T. T. Myers, Gorman Heeter, J. W. Kitson, J. R. Miller, Mrs. Emma Garver, Mrs. Kate Hollinger, Mrs. W. Wright, I. L. Burkey, Alice King, M. M. Sherrick, S. D. Royer.

 
Switzer, Jo Young: InaugurationMU2013/137 

Cards, notes and letters of support given to Jo Young Switzer at the time of her inauguration as President of Manchester College, September 2005. Bulletin from the Inaugural Worship Service, 17 September 2005.  Menu from the event of 27 September 2005.

 
Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
Symphony: Programs and Concerts,1956 - 1972MC2008/90 

Manchester Symphony Orchestra, assorted programs including concert featuring guest conductor, Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops Orchestra and 300 Northern Indiana High School String Musicians along with the Manchester College String Symphony, Mother's Day Concert, 14 March 1959.

Other conductors and musicians include the following:

Mrs. Paul Speicher and Mr. Max Allen, Duo-Pianists, 4 November, 1956.

John Barr, Student of Manchester College, piano soloist, 21 February, 1960.

Jon David Toth, violinist, 26 February, 1961.

 
Tagawa, Toyohiko: PhotographSmall Box 66: Kagawa Photograph 

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

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

 
Taize Worship ServiceMC2003/319  

Taize Worship Clipping Collection.

See Also:  The News-Journal, 13 November 2002 p.5B.

 
Tall Oaks and Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer CollectionMC2011/235 a, b,c 

MC2011/235 a: Information about the building of Tall Oaks.

MC2011/235b/c: Copies of correspondence between A. Blair Helman and Dr. Jo Young Switzer as well as material related to Helman, President Emeritus,Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer. 

 
Tall Oaks: Guest BooksMU2013/154 Guest books from Tall Oaks, residence of Manchester University president.  Signatures span June 1994 through Christmas 2009. 
Tanimato, Kiyoshi: A Message of Warning and HopeConvocation Tape #135: Tanimato, Kiyoshi 

Rev. Kiyoshi was a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima and worked with victims of the bomb.  He raised funds for the Hiroshima Maidens project in which women, severly burned by the bomb, received constructive surgery. He also raised funds for a peace center in Hiroshima. His message was delivered on 11 October 1982.

 

 

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

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

 
Thomas Marshall: Uzzel PresentationMC2003/239 Rev. Uzzel's presentation about Thomas Marshall and information about Rev. Uzzel.  
Thompson, RobertMU2018/89 The Manchester College related photograph collection of Robert Thompson (MC 1934). These photographs give a glimpse at student life between 1930-1934, and an aerial view of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference at Manchester College held during the summer of 1929. 
Timbercrest Senior Living CommunityBC2014/6 Minutes, correspondence, newsletters and other materials pertaining to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, formerly of Mexico, Indiana, beginning with 1968 dedicatory service. Other Timbercrest files from 1961 forward are also included in COB General Filing Cabinet: Timbercrest 
Tour: Church of the BrethrenMC2004/702 Guesthouse in Schwarzenau, Germany, bill for food, circa September 23, 1957, found in a stack of materials of the Ida, Edith and Bertha Miller collection 
Tree Walk: CampusMU2015/52 "Manchester College Campus Tree Walk," a booklet identifying trees on campus along with location (2001). Other information and history behind campus trees. Class of 1941 Trees. 
Turkel, Studs: Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture, PhotographMC2008/128 

Studs Terkel photograph 1976 - 1977, Kermit Eby Memorial Lecture Convocation Speaker.

 
Ulery, Rev. J . Edson and Sylvia: Funeral Memory BooksBrethren People File: Ulery, Rev. J. Edson and Sylvia Rev. J. Edson Ulery was a Church of the Brethren minister who died in January of 1959.  Two memory books, one for Sylvia and another for Edson, reflect the affection that people held for the couple.  Edson's life story is available in a book, "A Heap of Living," by Cora W. Helman. 
Ulrey, A. B.MC2007/87 

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

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

 
Ulrey, Calvin: SchoolteacherMU2013/91 Calvin Ulrey [viewer's left] is identified as a teacher in this photograph that was probably taken prior to 1902. 
Unidentified Photograph: Man in White Beard, Brethren GarbMC2004/572 Photograph of an unidentified gentleman done by Rice's Studio, North Manchester. 
unidentified Photograph: Older woman in Brethren garb, bonnetMC2004/573 Unidentified black and white photograph: Older woman in Brethren garb and bonnet.  
Unidentified Photographs: MenMC2004/569 

Unidentified black and white photograph of a man in Brethren garb, dark hair and beard.

Unidentified black and white photograph of a cleanshaven man in "worldly" garments - photographed in Rice's Studio, North Manchester. 

 
United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
Vacation Church SchoolMC2010/18 Vacation Church School instruction on Manchester College campus, newspaper article.  
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Gregory, Dick, PhotographsMC2008/129 

Photos, negatives, and contact sheet of civil rights leader, comedian, and speaker at MC campus event, "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, 1969.

 
Values, Ideas and the Arts: Jackson, Rev. Jesse, PhotographsMC2008/130 

Jackson, Rev. Jesse:  Photos from "An Experience in Soul, " March 30 - April 1, event held on campus. Manchester College Bulletin Vol. 61: Number 8/June 1969.   Campus Pastor, Robert Mock, is also included in one of these photographs.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Blyden, Jackson, PhotographsJackson Blyden: Large Faculty/Staff Photograph Box (combined 166, 167 and 138) "Orrel Little" File 

Jackson, Blyden:

African American author professor, dean and pioneer in the study of African American literature. Blyden Jackson visited Manchester College in the fall of 1966.  Two photographs of Manchester College faculty at a luncheon with Mr. Jackson. Faculty included are :  Herbert Ingraham, Charles Klingler, Margaret Brown, Doris Garey, and Orrel Little.

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts: Sloane, Dr. William CoffinMC2009/195 

Convocation photographs from Rev. Dr. William Sloan Coffin's visit to Manchester College, March 1989.

 

 
Values, Ideas, and Arts:Goldwater, Barry, Photographs, 1968MC2008/124 

Barry Goldwater spoke at Manchester College in 1968, a week after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to campus.

1.  One photo by Harold Chatlosh
2.  Six photos by Edward Breen who at that time was Staff Photographer for The Leader Tribune, Marion, Indiana.

 
Van Der Weele, WayneMC2010/28 

Numerous programs, photographs, publications and items of interest about Manchester College received from Wayne Van Der Wheele, alumnus, MC Class of 1949.

Manchester Symphony Orchestera, programs from the 1940's.

One copy of "Manifesto," Vol. 1, No. 14, "Above All Nations is Humanity," April 1947, published monthly by the journalism section of Students for Federal World Government of Manchester College, Editor in chief, Cecil Powell.

 
Van Dyke, JoeMU2018/29 Photographs, programs, memorabilia and personal writing that reflects the life and Manchester College experience of Jo Van Dyke, MC Class of 1935. A biography of the Life of Joe Van Dyke written by his son and daughter, Chris Van Dyke and Kathryn Kolb. 
Vice President: Box 18Vice President's Box: #18 

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

 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 7Vice President's Box: #7 

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

 
Vice President: Box 9Vice President's Box #9 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Volunteer ServicesMC General File: Volunteer Services 

Volunteer Services records.

  • Minutes, general info, mission statements, Ambassadors, "Manchester Serves..." booklet

See Also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.15; Church of the Brethren; Manchester College Bulletin November 1975 p.2; Missionary Visitor 11.6 (June 1909) p.186-189; 18.3 (March 1916) p.118-119; 21.3 (March 1919); 21.10 (Oct 1919) p.287; Oak Leaves 24 September 1964 p.1; 5 November 1964 p.2; Religious Activities Student Volunteer Band; Photo Box 71.

 
Wallin, Dr. Franklin: New Call To Peacemaking, Convocation, 1978Convocation Tape 21 April 1978: Wallin, Franklin 

Dr. Franklin Wallin, President of Earlham College, give an address at the New Call to Peacemaking conference at Manchester College. In the address he talks about the paper and ideas behind the paper produced by the New Call to Peacemaking.

 
Walnut Street and Manchester Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana: Church of the BrethrenMC2009/68  "The Walnut Street Messenger": Manchester Church of the Brethren and Walnut Street Church of the Brethren. History of meeting houses from 1857 - October 1924.  
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
Wampler, Sadie Irene Stutsman: Hand O Graphs BookMC2011/126 

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

 
Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

Memorabilia from Mount Morris College and Manchester College. Autograph album of 1910 and 1911. Photograph album with early photograph postcards (circa 1910) of students at Mount Morris College. Some of these cards were sent to Mamie Wine of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Manchester College Aurora yearbooks with autographs. Picture of Elder D.  L. Miller.

 
Wells, CharlesMC2011/47 Charles Wells, founder of the news service, "Between the Lines," presents an evening lecture. His appearance was not part of the Church Leaders Conference but his presentation coincided with the conference. 
Wenger, R. C.: Thesis for Bethany Bible School Draft and copy of "Justification of a Special Curriculum for a Rural School of Religious Education," by R. C. Wenger, with handwritten note, "For Bro. Wieand." 
West End Chapel or West End MissionMC2007/50 

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

 
West, Dan - Biographical Materials and Correspondence: John F. Young CollectionMU2012/34 Personal correspondence between John F. Young and Dan West, Lucy West and others involved in Heifer Project International.  Articles and materials relating to Dan West and his family.  A tribute presented by Dr. Young at the time of Dan West's memorial service. 
West, Dan and Petersime, Ray: Heifer Shipment MC2008/61 Photograph of Dan West and Ray Petersime attending a service of dedication for a shipment of heifers to South America. 
West, Dan: Display VideosMU2016/36 Videos used in the creation of the Dan West Display, Funderburg Library. 
West, Dan: Exhibit Program and InvitationMC2010/40 Dan West Exhibit Program and letters of invitation to the unveiling.  
West, Dan: Family and Heifer Project Photographs and MemorabiliaMC2011/208: Janet Schrock 

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

 
West, Dan: Heifer Project International, Long Term LoanArchives Office, North Shelving Unit 

Objects are on Long-Term Loan from Heifer Project International.

These include but are not limited to:

  • 25 years of Brethren Service Pin (in Dan West exhibit).
  • Nametag written on wood in shape of Brethren Service Cup.
  • Dan West's pocketknife.
  • Dan West's camera and case.
  • Dolls from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).
  • Manchester College momento 1895, acorn on leather strap.
  • Children's shoes from Spain (in Dan West exhibit).

Contact the Archivist for questions about the entire list of objects.

 
West, Dan: Materials, Gift From Heifer Project InternationalMC2009/130 a,b,c Dan West File with copies of writings, DVD with clips of radio broadcases, pictures and video.  Photographs of Heifer Project in other countries.  These materials were gifts to the Archives from Heifer Project International. 
West, Dan: Memorabilia and LettersMC2010/113 

1.  Letter to Sabra written and signed by Dan West on Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board stationery.

2.  Christmas letter from the West Family to Sabra and her family with a handwritten personal note on the verso by Dan West.

3.  Exhibit A: One article by Sabra (Baker) Staley (Unit 11, 1951) entitled "A Sign Along th e Road."  This is a story about how Sabra came to join Brethren Volunteer Service and accepted an assignment in Castener, Puerto Rico, in years 1951-1952.

3.  Exhibit B:  One color copy of Dan West's name and address in the family guestbook, circa 1952.

4.  Letter with vignettes about Dan West and Sabra's family.

5.  The story of the "henna-haired landlady."

 

 

 

 
West, Dan: Personal Correspondence and MemorabiliaMU2015/29 

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

 
Western Brethren: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Western Brethren  Western Brethren: excerpts from The Monthly Gospel-Visiter.  
Wieand, A. C.: BiographyBC2019/8 A pamphlet titled, "The Life and Ministry of A. C. Wieand ( A Summary)," published by the Brethren Revival Fellowship (BRF), 1997. 
Willmert, John Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Willmert, John Allen 

Clippings and news releases relating to John Willmert, Manchester College Librarian. 

 

See also:  J. S. Willmert paper about "Sadie Irene Stutzman Wampler," in the Sadie Stutzman Wampler materials, Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48.

 
Wiltschek, WaltFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wiltschek, Walt 

Walt Wiltschek, Manchester College Campus Pastor. Material includes but is not limited to:

  • News Release from December 2009 announcing Wiltscheks appointment at Manchester College.
 
Wine, Norman: CollectionMU2014/42 Materials related to Norman B. Wine - biography and related artifacts, diplomas, Auroras, Manchester College Bulletins reflecting his time with the Board of Trustees, congregational anniversary items for the Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Winger, IdaMC2004/688-1 

Memorial to Mrs. Otho Winger, Ida Winger, written by Alice King Ebey.

See more material about Ida in a book written by Otho Winger about his wife, "In Memory of Ida Miller Winger," by Otho Winger.

 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

 
Winger, OthoMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger, Large Collection  

File with related Otho Winger material including but not limited to vignettes, letters, and Winger's writing about Native Americans as well as his close relationship with the Miami Nation.

 
Winger, OthoMU2017/97 "Letters From Foreign Lands," by Otho Winger, Parts 1 and 2 (1928).  "The Address of Moderator Otho Winger," at the Conference of the Church of the Brethren, La Verne, California, 1928. 
Winger, Otho and Miller, R. H.: Authors of Travel BooksMC2008/97 

One copy of "Letters From Foreign lands," by Otho Winger - PART TWO.

One copy of "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, IdaMC2009/138 "Letters of Love, Ida Miller and Otho Winger," transposed by Lou Ann McKimmy.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Christmas Family PostcardMC2004/635-31 Christmas postcard with Otho Winger family house on recto.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

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

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Wedding Announcement, 1902MC2004/635-32 Wedding announcement for Otho and Ida Winger, 1902.  
Winger, Otho: Faculty ProspectsMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Faculty and Prospects Letters President Otho Winger's correspondence regarding faculty prospects primarily for the 1920's. 
Winger, Otho: Family Christmas Card, 1937MC2007/44 

1936 Christmas Card with Otho Winger family photo and note on verso.

 
Winger, Otho: Hallady PostcardMU2014/114 1928 postcard from President Otho Winger to Jacob Halladay written while Winger was on international tour.  
Winger, Otho: Peace, Temperance, and TobaccoMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Peace and Temperance  

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

 
Winger, Otho: Promotional BrochureMC2009/79 Promotional Brochure on Otho Winger as Preacher, Educator, Lecturer, Traveler, Author, Author on Indian History.  
Winger, Otho: Reports to State, Church, GeneralMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Reports: State, Church, General  A varied collection of Otho Winger materials containing a variety of information, including but not limited to: Reports made to the Church of the Brethren and to the government,Carl Burt being offered a job, a listing of salaries. 
Winger, Otho: Winger to Speak, 1926MC2004/688-2 "Winger To Be Speaker Here," newspaper article, 1926. The Layman's organization of the Huntington Church of the Brethren arranged for President Winger to speak at their church. 
Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

Manchester College and Church of the Brethren related letters, pamphlets, photographs, Sunday school records, newspaper articles, interesting pieces of local and national history, diaries, wedding invitations, datebooks, publication agreements, resumes of applicants from the Albert Teaching Agency and more.

 
Wolfe, ClaudeFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wolfe, Claude 

Material relating to Claude Wolf, including news clipping from 1964,  "Claude Wolfe Family Returns from Bolivia," news release from 1966 naming Claude Wolfe Coach of the Year, and Coach Wolf's obituary, 1985. 

 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 16 June 1945 p.7, 14; 14 July 1945 p.19; 15 September 1945 p.16; 6 October 1945 p.19; 24 November 1945 p.21; 20 April 1946 p.19; 8 June 1946 p.21; 7 December 1946 p.21; 14 December 1946 p.8-9; 22 March 1947 p.20-21 (photos); 5 April 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, June 1951 p.2; March 1976 p.7.

 
Wolfe, Claude: Alumni Service Award Photograph, 1978Faculty/Staff Large Photograph Boxes  Photograph: Claude Wolfe, Alumni Service Award Winner 1978. 
Wolfe, Claude: PhotographsFaculty/Staff Large Photograph Boxes  

A variety of photographs of Claude Wolf ("Whizzer Wolfe") as a M.C. athlete (Class of 1940) and later as coach and member of the M.C. faculty(1952 - 1976).

 
Women and Children: Panoramic Photograph circa 1900MC2011/175 Many of the women pictured are in Church of the Brethren garb.  Children accompany the women, along with a dog.  Horse drawn buggies and scattered buildings are in the background.  It looks as if makeshift roofs cover a certain space.  Perhaps this is the cooking crew for a Church of the Brethren Annual Conference?  
Work Camp: PhotographsMC2007/108 Work Camp photo montage of Church of the Brethren Youth at European Work Camp Following WWII. 
World War Two - Record CollectionMC2011/132 

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

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

 

 
Worship Materials: When A Man Meets GodMU2017/34 Bob Wagoner and Shirley Williams write the preface for this collection of worship materials titled, "When A Man Meets God." "One day toward the latter part of the spring term at Manchester College, 1951, two persons walked into the office of the Director of Religious Activities, Prof. T. Wayne Rieman, and quietly began ransacking his worship files"........"This collection of worship materials has primarily been gathered from worship services that have been written and organized by students at Manchester College.  Most of it has been done under the direction and inspiration of Tim Rieman, and our debt of gratitude to him is beyond measure." 
Wu, Ningkun: ConvocationConvocation Tape # 442: Wu, Ningkun 

International Week Convocation speaker, 31 October 1994, Dr. Ningkun Wu.  1948 Manchester Alumnus, author, profesor.

 
Yearbooks and Publications: Church of the Brethren CollegesMC2011/96a--o 

Yearbooks and publications from other Church of the Brethren colleges. 

 
Yoder, Harold: HymnalB 783. C47b, 1886 c.2 

A copy of a letter written to Harold Yoder by J. Allen Willmert, College Librarian Emeritus, 9 April 1990 listing the books that Harold Yoder donated to Funderburg Library. 

Harold Yoder wrote a special note to accompany his donation of the 1901 Hymnal.  It stated that the 1901 Hymnal was used at the Camp Creek Church of the Brethren where his wife, Ella Yoder (deceased) worshipped as a girl.

 

 
Yost, MarieBrethren People File: Yost, Marie The obituary of Marie Yost. 
Young People's Department: Church of the Brethren, Middle IndianaCOB Filing Cabinets: South Central Indiana, see Young People One letter from "Bidey" to "Prof" stating distress at Bidey's inability to find transportation to the Executive Committee meeting of the Young People's Department of the Middle Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, 1935. 
Young People: Middle and Southern Indiana, South CentralBC2013/7 

Middle Indiana youth confernce programs (1939 and 1949) and a booklet, "What Our 'Y.P.D.' Is Doing." 

Program, Southern District of Indiana Church of the Brethren Youth Conference, "Witnessing for Christ," held at the Muncie Church, September 1945.

 
Young, A.C. - ObituaryBrethren People File: Young, A. C. Rev. A. C. Young was a minister in the Church of the Brethren. 
Young, Andrew: Birthday Newspaper ArticlesMC2008/205 Newspaper articles regarding Young's 75th birthday party. 
Young, Andrew: Commencement Address, 2000MU2012/28b Dr. Andrew Young presents the Commencement address, 2000. 
Young, Andrew: PhotographMC2008/125 Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives.  
Young, Andrew: There's a New World ComingAlumni Box 187: Jean Childs Young  

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

 

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

 
Young, E. S.: PublicationMU2018/32 Two copies of the book written by Manchester College's first Church of the Brethren president, E. S. Young, "The Life of Christ, a Harmony, Of The Four Gospels, With Nine Maps, Tracing all of the Journeys of Jesus, and Giving all of the Events in a Chronological Order and Time of Their Occurrence," 1898. 
Young, E.S.: President, Manchester CollegeMC2002/104v  

E. S. Young taught New Testament history, hermaneutics, theology, sacred history, and Old Testament history.  He also served as Manchester's president 1895-1899.

  • Biographical information photo, letters.

See Also: MCGeneral File: Faculty/Staff, Young, E. S. -  has copies of photographs of President E. S. Young, his family and house on 507 Miami Street, North Manchester.  His brother and business partner was S. S. Young.

 
Young, Jean ChildsAlumni Box 187: Young, Jean Childs 

Materials relating to MC alumna, Jean Childs Young and her husband Andrew Young.

 
Young, Jean Childs: Materials and PhotographsMC2007/35 

Materials and photographs related to Jean Childs Young: 1953 May Day Queen, Manchester College alumna, 1954, wife of Andrew Young (married June 1954), and Manchester College honorary doctorate recipient.

 
Young, Menno and Viola: Collection 1898 - 1924MU2014/82 

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

 
Young, S. S.: Historical Family CollectionMU2018/71 The Simon S. Young collection of family photographs, memorabilia, and the books, "History of Christian and Catherine Buck and Their Descendants," "The Young Family History." 
Zigler, Robert S.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zigler, Robert S.  Material related to Roberts S. Zigler.  Bob Zigler is the son of M.R. and Amy (Arnold) Zigler.  He was a Manchester College alumnus who worked abroad for many years for the benefit of others.   
Zimmerman, Jean : PhotographsZimmerman, Jean: Photographs  Photographs of Jean Zimmerman:  See Gary Zimmerman.  
Zimmerman, Jean: Faculty/Staff and PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Zimmerman, Jean 

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

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

 
Zunkel, Cleda Shull: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Cleda Shull 

Material relating to Cleda Shull Zunkel.

See Also:  Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10.

 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Adams, PaulaBrethren People File: Adams, Paula Manchester College alumna, Paula Adams, is the sculptress of the Gladdys Muir portrait  that currently resides on the second floor of the Manchester College Union. 
Aged Person's Home and Mexico Welfare Home: Account BookBC2017/15 Account book for the Church of the Brethren Aged Persons Home of Mexico, Indiana (1920's forward), including funds transferred to the reorganized Mexico Welfare Home circa 1951. 
Aged Persons Home and Orphanage: Southern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2010/3 Secretary Book for Aged Persons Home and Orphanage of the Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District. Secretary's records from the creation of the Articles of Association in 1918 to its merger with the Mexico Welfare Home in 1951.  
Album: Church of the Brethren, People, Highland AvenueBC2010/5 

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

 
Alexander, MyrlBrethren People File: Alexander, Myrl 

Material regarding Myrl Alexander.

See also: Manchester College Bulletin April 1975 p.1.
Ammerman, GiffordBrethren People File: Ammermann, E. Gifford Information about Gifford Ammermann.  
Annual Conference Booklets: Church of the BrethrenBC2011/10 

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference booklets ranging from 1901 throu 1926 belonging to Otho Winger, Mrs. Otho Winger and J. L. Cunningham (?) of Flora Church of the Brethren.  MC President Winger's booklets have notes and typed notes and the book from Calgary, Alberta, Canada has interesting postcards, one with an image of a lodge.

 
Annual Conference: Delegate CredentialCOB General File: Credential Credential for Delegates to District and General Conferences including Declaration of Principles and Purpose, 1947.  
Annual Conference: MinutesBC2007/6 Annual Conference, Church of the Brethren and German Baptist Brethren:  Minutes of the Annual Meeting / Annual Conference for various years.  Back-up copies of previously catalogued materials.  
Annual Conference: Winona Brethren Hymnal 1910BC2011/12 A song book published by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois, for use at Annual Conference, Winona Lake, Indiana, June, 1910. 
Annual Conference: Winona Lake 1922 Newspaper CoverageBC2007/12 Annual Conference, Winona Lake, Indiana: 1922 Newspaper coverage of the Annual Conference at Winona Lake. 
Audio Tape: "A Look at the Brethren" BC2011/3 

This reel-to-reel tape entitled, "A Look at the Brethren," was produced by Dean Frantz.  It answers questions about the Church of the Brethren:

What is it,

Who are the Brethren,

What do they look like,

What do they do? 

This appears to be  the audio portion of a slide show or filmstrip that describes the Church of the Brethren.

 
Augsburger, DavidBrethren People File: Augsburger, David Material related to David Augsburger. 
Aukerman, DaleBrethren People File: Aukerman, Dale 

Information related to Dale H. Aukerman and the publication: "'Living with Dying,'The Carroll Count Tiimes Account of Dale Aukerman's Journey," published by The Association of Brethren Caregivers.


 
Aukerman, DaleBC2006/8 Dale Aukerman collection.  Materials from Dale's office, gifted after his death by his wife, Ruth Aukerman. 
Aukerman, Dale H., by Miller, Donald E.BC2007/24 Aukerman, Dale: Biographical sketch by Donald E. Miller.  
Aukerman, Dale: Tracts for the Brethren Action MovementBC2007/3 Peace: Dale Auckerman Tracts written for the Brethren Action Movement [BAM]. 
Baad, ReneeBrethren People File: Baad, Renee Information regarding Renee Baad. 
Baldwin, Ferne: Church of the Brethren CollectionROBaldwinCOB2012/23 A collection of materials about the Church of the Brethren assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin.  Some information deals with the larger church and its mission in Nigeria and other materials are related to the Church of the Brethren in Indiana. 
Barkdoll, SadieBrethren People File: Barkdoll, Sadie 

Information related to Sadie Barkdoll.

 

 

 
Battenberg, DesmondBrethren People File: Battenberg, Desmond 

Desmond Battenberg, "And How Shall the Brethren be Recognized?" pamphlet.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, December 1985, p. 20-22.

 
Baugher, NormanBrethren People File: Baugher, Norman Information related to Norman Baugher.  
Beahm, I. N. HBrethren People File: Beahm, I. N. H 

Material related to Church of the Brethren minister, I. N. H. Beam (Newton Harvey Beahm).

 
Beam, William M.Brethren People File: Beam, William M. 

William M. Beam information.  Abstract of address given at Church of the Brethren Conference, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, "The Message and Ministry of Reconciliation."

See Also: MC2008/79, William M. Beam photograph with Kintner, Hartsough and Bollinger.

 
Beery, WilliamBrethren People File: Beery, William Member of the Church of the Brethren, William Beery, sings a solo over WLS radio to celebrate his 91st birthday [clipping]. 
Beery, William and Statler, Ruth: Brethren PeopleBC2010/16 

"Invocation Hymn," by Ruth Statler (poet) and WIlliam Berry (composer)*.  SIgnature of WiIliam Berry on the lower left corner.

 
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Bethany Bible School: PhotographsBC2007/18 Bethany Bible School faculty and student photo montage 1907 - 1908. 
Bethany Biblical Seminary: HandbookBC2011/5 One handbook from Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1939-40. 
Bethany Theological Seminary Campus Moves Oak Brook, IL.BC2007/1 "A Dream Unfolds," brochure marketing campus move to Oak Brook, IL. 
Bethany Theological Seminary: Bulletin CollectionCOB General File: Bethany Theological Seminary Collection of the "Bulletin," a publication of Bethany Biblical Seminary
Bethany Theological Seminary: Tape for InterpretationBC2018/32 Warren Groff, president of the institution, interprets the program at Bethany Theological Seminary. Floyd McDowell makes a plea for funds. Graydon F. Snyder, and Donald Miller speak on texts involving ministry. 
Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

 
Bickel, Darren: Class of 1993Brethren People File: Bickel, Darren Information regarding Darren Bickel, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1993. 
Blickenstaff, MelBrethren People File: Blickenstaff, Mel 

Information on Mel Blickenstaff.

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

 
Blickenstaff, Missionaries, India: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Missionaries 

Photograph: Miss Blickenstaff and colleague in Mahableswa, India, in costumes.  It is not known if Miss Blickenstaff is a tourist, a missionary or if she is the Mary Blickenstaff referred to in the Brethren Encyclopedia.  The Brethren Encyclopedia writes of a Lynn (Mt. Morris Academy) and Mary Blickenstaff (La VerneCollege) as traveling to India in 1921 where Lynn Blickenstaff served as mission treasurer.  In 1935 Lynn became the manager of the Intermission Business Office in Bombay.  Mary assisted in administration, taught and hosted missionaries and visitors.  In 1946 the Church World Service asked Lynn to direct relief work in India    Their son, David Blickenstaff, was a 1937 Manchester College graduate.

 
Book, BeulahBrethren People File: Book, Beulah Information regarding Manchester College alumna, Beulah Book. 
Bosler, Edith and HowardBrethren People File: Bosler, Edith and Howard 

Information regarding Howard Bosler (Manchester College Class of 1923)  and Edith Bosler (Manchester College Class of 1929).

 
Bowman, ChristopherBrethren People File: Bowman, Christopher Information regarding Christopher Bowman. 
Bowman, ChristopherBrethren People File  Material relating to Manchester College alumnus, Christopher Bowman, Class of 1984.   
Bowman, Chuck and ShirleyBrethren People File: Bowman, Chuck and Shirley Information regarding Chuch and Shirley Bowman. 
Bowman, Curtis: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Bowman, Curtis Information regarding Curtis Bowman.  
Bowman, Mary JoBrethren People File: Bowman, Mary Jo Information about Mary Jo Bowman. 
Bowman, Paul H.Brethren Person: Bowman, Paul H. For information about Paul H. Bowman, See:  Gospel Messenger 10 February 1945 p.6; 23 June 1945 p.8-9; 19 October 1946 p.20; 30 November 1946 p.11, 13; 8 March 1947 p.17; 15 March 1947 p.9-10; 21 June 1947 p.13-14; 28 June 1947 p.8-9; 13 September 1947 p.19. 
Bowman, Ray: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Bowman, Ray One of the trips made by, seagoing cowboy, Ray Bowman, was with Jacob C. Wine (see Jacob C. Wine, Jr., diary and photographs, BC2008/12). They traveled to Bremen, Germany in May of 1946.  Ray wrote down his experiences to share at the Dan West/Heifer International exhibit dedication.  
Bowman, Rufus D.Brethren Person: Bowman, Rufus D. For material regarding Rufus D. Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 3 February 1945 p.2; 24 March 1945 p.8; 14 July 1945 p.5-6; 1 September 1945 p.6; 29 September 1945 p.9-10; 12 October 1946 p.10-11; 19 October 1946 p.10-11; 7 December 1946 p.14; 15 February 1947 p.5-7; 22 February 1947 p.7-10; 8 March 1947 p.10-11; 19 April 1947 p.14-15, 19; 3 May 1947 p.10-11; 31 May 1947 p.12; 7 June 1947 p.14-15, 18; 28 June 1947 p.13-15; 5 July 1947 p.8-9; 7 April 1951 p.11-13. 
Bowman, WarrenBrethren Person: Bowman, Warren D. For material related to Warren Bowman, See: Gospel Messenger 24 February 1945 p.7-8; 9 June 1945 p.4-6; 14 July 1945 p.10; 28 July 1945 p.4-5; 29 September 1945 p.10-11; 29 December 1945 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.16. 
Bowser, Anna Maude: Jonathan Creek Brethren BC2018/28 Anna Maude Bowser 1877-1951, by her eldest granddaughter, Betty Jean Clark Laude and A. H. Laube. 
Boyer, Charles Brethren People File: Boyer, Charles  

Charles Boyer Obituary and article.

 
Brethren Church MinistriesCOB General File: Brethren Groups, Brethren Church Ministries  

Brethren Church Ministries:

The Brethren Church international missionary programs calendar with photos, 2005.

Note: The Brethren Church is not to be confused with the Church of the Brethren.

 
Brethren Crusaders for PeaceBC2004/25  Brethren Crusaders for Peace materials. 
Brethren Digital ArchivesBC2019/1 Brochures describing the Brethren Digital Archives project along with an appeal for donations. 
Brethren Groups TimelineBC2017/14 A timeline of the various splits and separations within the group of  "Brethren" who formed under the leadership of Alexander Mack in Schwarzenau, Germany during 1708. 
Brethren History: Flat Rock, North CarolinaCOB General File: History 

History: Flat Rock Church of the Brethren, Dunkards in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Genealogical Notes on the Jonathan Miller Family.

"Recorded Official Action of the Flat Rock Church."

 
Brethren in North Dakota: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/2 Brethren in North Dakota. 
Brethren National Conference: 1914 PhotographBC2014/14 Photograph of participants in the 1914 Brethren National Conference, Winona Lake, Indiana. 
Brethren Peace Fellowship Newsletter BC2006/6  Issues of Brethren Peace Fellowship newsletter from July, 1972 through December, 1991.  
Brethren People File: Bendsen, VictorBrethren People File: Bendsen, Vic 

Victor Bendsen information. Vic Bendsen was also an alumnus of Manchester College Class of 1942.

Also See: MC2003/6 for a photograph of Vic Bendsen while a student at Manchester College.

 
Brethren People File: Snyder, Wilbur J.Brethren People File: Snyder, Wilbur J. Clipping from August, 1977 Messenger, "A Financial Crisis Strikes Brethren," by WIlbur J. Snyder.  
Brethren People: Miller, Phyllis Louise GibbelBrethren People File: Miller, Phyllis Bulletin from the funeral of Phyllis Louise Gibbel Miller, MC Class of 1953. 
Brethren People: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S.Brethren People File: Minnich, H. Spenser and Eva S. 

Article about Spenser Minnich and Eva  Minnich edited by Anetta C. Mow, from the "Gospel Messenger," 20 August 1949.

 
Brethren People: Ober, Mary VelmaBrethren People File: Ober, Mary Velma Material relating to Velma Ober.  
Brethren People: Oltman, MarloBrethren People File: Oltman, Marlo Marlo Oltman material.  
Brethren People: Saylor, MurielBrethren People File: Saylor, Muriel Reprinted article from the Lancaster Intelligencer-Journal in the March, 1980 Messenger, "Muriel Saylor: Always New Things To Try," by Judy Shank, correspondent.  
Brethren People: Wine, Jacob and Weaver, E. JeanBrethren People File: Wine, Jacob C., Jr. and E. Jean Weaver Material related to Jacob C. and Jean Weaver Wine, Church of the Brethren missionaries in Nigeria, February 1949 - February 1956. 
Brethren People: Wine, JeanineBrethren People File: Wine, Jeanine Material regarding Jeanine M. Wine, Manchester College alumna, 1976.  
Brethren Service and the Origins of the Peace Corps: Don Murray AccountBC2017/6 Excerpts from "Don Murray, Brethren Service and the Origins of the Peace Corps," with a serendipitous link to Marilyn Monroe. 
Brethren Service CupBC2005/1 "The Walnut Brethren Service Cup" written by Bob Frantz, March 2005.  
Brethren Service CupBC2006/4 

The history behind the Brethren Service Cup wtih recollections by Bob Frantz, designer and craftsman of the prototype.

 
Brethren Volunteer ServiceCOB General File: Brethren Volunteer Service 

"Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service," 1998."

Program booklet for the Church of the Brethren, 60th Anniversary BVS (Brethren Volunteer Service) Reunion, Falfurrias, Texas, March 2008, Brethren Service Farm. The booklet contains a history of the Falfurrias Brethren Voluntary Service Project with reports compiled by Pearl Whitcher and Anna Patrick.  Booklet Committee: Nelson Yoder & Stanley Bittinger.

  • List of pastors and other church leaders - Falfurrias, Texas.
  • List of Brethren Service Project Volunteers from the first unit in 1948.
  • Falfurrias BVS Volunteers and interested persons mailing list accurate as of May, 2008.
  • Copies of historical photographs.
  • Description of 2008 reunion.

See Also: Oak Leaves 15 September 1960 p.2; 17 September 1964 p.1; 28 January 1965 p.1. 

See also:  Volunteer services.

 
Brethren, North Liberty, Indiana, 12 June 1921: PhotographBC2010/47 Although one can not be certain, it appears as if this photograph represents the Church of the Brethren congregation at North Liberty, Indiana and that it was taken outside the meeting house.  Many of the sisters and elders appear to be wearing the Brethren garb. 
Brightbill, Alvin :Church of the Brethren,EducatorBC2006/12  

Two CDs of Alvin Brightbill, Church of the Brethren leader and musician, playing bells and chimes.

 
Brown, DaleBrethren People File: Brown, Dale and Lois Material related to Dale Brown and Lois Brown. 
Brown, KenBC2004/9 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Updating Brethren Values" 
Brown, KenBC2004/18 Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: "Why I am a 'Pacifist'" 
Brown, Ken: Article, Why I Am a PacifistBC2004/18 "Why I am a 'Pacifist'" by Ken Brown. 
Brubaker, WesleyBrethren People File: Brubaker, Wesley Wesley Brubaker material.  
Bruderhoff: PublicationsBC2012/14 

A collection of Bruderhof and Bruderhof related publications assembled by Professor David Eiler.

 
Brumbaugh, GrayceBrethren People File: Brumbaugh, Grayce Grayce Brumbaugh material.  
Brumbaugh, WilburBrethren People File: Brumbaugh, Wilbur Wilbur Brumbaugh material.  
Bucher, Gordon W.Brethren People File: Bucher, Gordon W. Gordon W. Bucher information.  
Buckwalter, Richard and AnitaBrethren People File: Buckwalter, Richard and Anita Information about Richard and Anita Buckwalter. 
Burke, Homer and MargueriteBrethren People: Burke, Homer and Marguerite 

See:  Brethren in Florida and Puerto Rico p.51, 52, 115, 116, 204; Gospel Messenger 6 July 1946 p.16; 13 July 1946 p.20; 21 September 1946 p.11; 11 October 1947 p.9, 14; Missionary Visitor v.25 p.361-363, 365 (photos) Our Missions Abroad p.13, 94, 96, 98; She Hath Done What She Could p.103; Soudan's Second Sunup p.25 (photo)

See Also: Manchester College Faculty/Staff Large Boxes 46 - 48.

 
Burke, Homer and Marguerite: PhotographBC2008/4 1954 photo of Homer and Marguerite Burke. 
Butterbaugh, Phoebe HarterBrethren People File: Butterbaugh, Phoebe Harter Information regarding Phoebe Harter Butterbaugh, first white child born in North Manchester, Indiana (1836). 
Button, WandaBrethren People File: Royer, Wanda (Royer) Wanda Will (Royer) Button, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1953.  
Cable, Bill and MiriamBrethren People File: Cable, Bill and Miriam Information regarding Bill and Miriam Cable. 
Cable, Miriam WeybrightBrethren People File: Cable, Miriam Weybright Material regarding Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  
Calderon, Karen GordenBrethren People File: Calderon, Karen Gorden 

Material relating to Karen Gorden Calderon, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1971.

 
Camp Bethel, VA: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Camp Bethel Camp Bethel, VA, Dessie Miller, Garnett E. Phibbs.  See Brethren GF: Camp Bethel 
Camp Mack: Historical MuralsBC2018/29 L. W. Shultz describes the Church of the Brethren historical murals at Camp Alexander Mack. 
Cattle or Horse Boats to Europe, 1947: Staffing with CowboysBC2010/38 

One letter from Rev. R. C. Wenger, Minister, Church of the Brethren at Capitol Avenue and Thirty-Second Street, Indianapolis 8, Indiana , to L. W. Shultz.  Rev. Wenger knows three young men interested in attending livestock on boats bound for Europe, 1977.  Rev. Wenger also inquires if Shultz can make a slide presentation about Shultz's recent trips to Poland?

 
China Relief: Church of the BrethrenBC2014/12 

Narrative and video documentation of the mission and relief work conducted by the Church of the Brethren in the country of China from 1908 through 1951.

 
Christ Our Shepherd Church of the BrethrenBC2019/5 Christ Our Shepherd Church of the Brethren real estate, loan, insurance,  and tax documents. 
Christian Education, Central Region: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/7 Church of the Brethren Central Region-Indiana: Correspondence regarding Christian education. 
Christian Education: Brethren Graded SeriesBC2011/13a-e 

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

 
Christian Education: My Bible BookBC2011/14a-L 

BC2011/14a: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Fall Quarter, Course 1, Part 1, Oct. Nov. Dec., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

BC2011/14b: My Bible Book, Primary Year One, Winter Quarter, Course 1, Part 2, Jan., Feb., March., prepared by Margaret M. Clemens, illustrations by Mathilda Keller, to accompany Brethren Graded Series Course, One; E. G. Hoff, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, published by Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, copyright 1950.

See Scope and Content on the BC2011/14a-L Accession Page to review additional volumes of this graded series.

 
Christian Education: My Bible GuideBC2011/15a-d 

Church of the Brethren Christian Education materials published by the Brethren Publishing House, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Fall, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by James A. Talone, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 L. W. Smith.

BC2011/15a: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, WInter Quarter, by Blanche Hoke, illustrated by john Gretzer, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor; Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1954 I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15c: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Spring Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Kreigh Collins, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications, copyright 1955 by I. W. Smith.

BC2011/15d: Home Reading Book, My Bible Guide, Junior Year Three, Summer Quarter, by Hazel A. Lewis, illustrated by Sid Quinn, A. Stauffer Curry, Editor Church School Publications, Hazel M. Kennedy, Editor Children's Publications., copyright 1955 L. W. Smith.

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/16a-c 

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

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth CurriculumBC2011/17a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum:

BC2011/17a:  In Christ Jesus, Part 1, The Significance of Jesus as the Christ, by Dale W. Brown; In Christ Jesus, Part 1, copyright 1965 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17b: In Christ Jesus, Part 2, The Significance of Jesus as the Christ, by Dale W. Brown; In Christ Jesus, Part 2, copyright 1965 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17c: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, Understanding and Accepting Myself, by William J. Gnagey; copyright In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 3, copyright 1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

BC2011/17d: In Christ Jesus, Teacher's Guide, Part 4, Being Human, for God's Sake, by John H. Brennecke; copyright In Christ Jesus, Part 4,1966 by General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois.

 

 

 
Christian Education: Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His SpiritBC2011/18a-d 

Church of the Brethren Senior High Youth Curriculum, In His Spirit, Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, copyright 1966 and 1967 by the General Brotherhood Board, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. Authors: Fancher, Shull, Kieffaber and Wagner.

 

 

 
Church of Brethren: DoctrineBC2004/33 The Task Force on Brethren History and Doctrine.  Board of Christian Education.  The Brethren Church.  "The Brethren:  Growth in Life and Thought." 
Church of the Brethen Annual Conference: 1913 PhotographBC2014/16 Photograph: 1913 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference at Winona Lake. 
Church of the BrethrenChurch of the Brethren: Additional Information For more information about the Church of the Brethren, see also: Central Region, Civilian Public Service; Compulsory Military Service; Conscientious Objection; Faculty/Staff Garver, Earl; Michigan District, Northeastern Ohio District, Northern Illinois and Wisconsin District, Northern Indiana District, Northwestern Ohio/Northern Ohio District, Peace Periodicals List; Relief and Rehabilitation; South/Central Indiana District, Southern Illinois District, Southern Ohio District; Tax (War); Typhoid Epidemic; Volunteer services; Wartime; individual congregations. 
Church of the Brethren and Brethren Church: PublicationsBC2014/11 An assortment of publications related to the Church of the Brethren and to the Brethren Church. 
Church of the Brethren Annual Conference: RibbonsBC2010/6 Annual Conference ribbons: Ribbons probably worn by conference attendees. 
Church of the Brethren Collection: Bill EberlyBC2018/23 Box One 

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

 
Church of the Brethren HistoryBC2015/10 

Historian, pastor, and MC alumnus, Merle Rummel's extensive COB research, including:

Stonelick, Brethren Migration Roads, history of the Four Mile congregation, journals of Nancy Lybrook and Elizabeth Miller, the frontier Brethren of Kentucky, and the Virginia Colony.

 
Church of the Brethren HistoryCOB General File: History 

"Mid-Nineteenth Century Observances of Selected U.S. Religious Groups, "The Way We Were (Till about 1860) and assorted historical pieces of information."

"The Bible Our Creed," pamphlet by Eld. S. K. Utz.

 

 
Church of the Brethren Missions: NigeriaBC2010/8 

One booklet, "Kaduna, 1962." 

"Messenger," February 1973, Special Issue, "50 Years in Nigeria."

 
Church of the Brethren YPD Summer Assembly: 1921 PhotographBC2014/15 Photograph of participants in the Middle Indiana District of the  Church of the Brethren Young People's Department, Summer Assembly at Manchester College, 1921. 
Church of the Brethren, Beliefs: Pamphlets and BookletsCOB General File: Brethren Belief Pamphlets and Booklets Many pamphlets and booklets describing beliefs, upheld and under discussion, by the Church of the Brethren, including a paper entitled: "Theological basis of Personal Ethics." 
Church of the Brethren, Council of the Boards Meeting, Winona Lake, 1935BC2010/18 

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

 
Church of the Brethren, Dallas Center, Iowa: Centennial and HistoryBC2007/23 Church of the Brethren, Dallas Center, Iowa, Centennial and history. 
Church of the Brethren: 186th Annual Conference NewsBC2010/43 Newsletter for the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, 1 July 1972.   
Church of the Brethren: Agape Creek, Loan AgreementBC2010/21 Agreement for loan repayment between the Apage Church of the Brethren and the District (of Indiana?).  
Church of the Brethren: AnniversaryBC2008/11 

Anniversary, Three Hundredth Events and Activities.

1. One brochure.

 
Church of the Brethren: Anniversary, 250thCOB General File: Anniversary, 250th 250th Anniversary:  Hymn, "God of All Nations," Anthem for Mixed Chorus.  Prize-winning text in the 250th Anniversary Hymn Contest of the Church of the Brethren.  Words by Edward K. Ziegler, music by Don Frederick. 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2007/4 

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2006/15 Various Annual Conference booklets from 1932 through 1979. 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference 1962, PhotographsBC2010/14 

Photographs of probable attendees at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, 1962, in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.  Pictures taken at House By The Sea Hotel and on the boardwalk. Individuals include:
Ada Brubaker, North Manchester, Indiana: Edith Slifer, Blanche Folgate, Fern Blocher, Iona Wise, Ethel Cripe, Reba Steck, Grace Noss, Eleanor Harrington, Dorothy McGill, Mrs. Delbert Buss, Nellie Evans, Nora Cripe, Mary Wood,

 

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference Daily 1948BC2010/42 Annual Conference Daily for 16 June 1948.   
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference MaterialsROSeptember2012/10 Bound editions of Annual Conference minutes and also annual conference booklets for attendees - collected by A. Blair Helman.  Some copies of Brethren Life and Thought
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference Moderators, PostcardsBC2008/2 Postcards  of Germantown Church of the Brethren, D. W. Kurtz,  and all living Annual Conference Moderators.  . 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference NewspapersBC2009/09 Annual Conference and District Conference Newspapers circa the 1920's.  
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference, Rail TravelBC2008/6 Photo of Brethren going to Annual Conference by train. 
Church of the Brethren: Assorted MaterialsROBCSeptember2012/19 A plethora of information on various churches and districts of the Church of the Brethren in the areas of Illinois/Wisconsin and Indiana.  Church histories and General Brotherhood Board topics.  Southern Indiana legal drafts and documents. Now being described under BD2018/2, BC2018/3, BC2018/5. 
Church of the Brethren: BeliefsBC2014/5 

Publications printed by The Brethren Press, Elgin, Illinois, describing various beliefs held by the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Beliefs and StoriesBC2018/14 A collection of pages copied from an undocumented source.  It includes not just a description of Brethren beliefs, but accompanying stories. 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Action MovementBC2004/30  Tracts and newsletters produced by Brethren Action Movement [BAM]. 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Revival Fellowship COB General File: Brethren Revival Fellowship 

Many pamphlets and flyers produced by the BRF, the Brethren Revival Fellowship along with a description of their concerns.

Brochure: "Brethren Revival Fellowship: What It Is And What It Does," 1987.

Brochure: 1976 brochure, "What is the Brethren Revival Fellowship?" BRF WITNESS Vol. 11 No. 3 1976.

Flyer:  "Calling Prospective Bible Students (high school age and adults) to attend Brethren Bible Institute, sponsored by the Brethren Revival Fellowship, Summer 1974 (July 29 through August 23) on the Campus of Elizabethtown College"

 
Church of the Brethren: Cedar Lake ChurchBC2010/34 Materials regarding the building loan of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Central District 1921 BC2017/3 Photograph of attendees at the August 15 - 19, 1921 Church of the Brethren Middle Indiana District Summer Assembly at Manchester College. 
Church of the Brethren: China MissionsBC2020/8 Articles about Church of the Brethren Mission work in China, including but not limited to stories of Mary Gauntz Cumming, the Wampler family, the Sollenbergers, Minneva Neher, and Alva and Mary Harsh. 
Church of the Brethren: Chinese Day School, PhotographBC2010/9 Photograph of Chinese Day School, 1916 with H. S. Claybaugh on verso. 
Church of the Brethren: Christian Education MaterialsBC2006/25 

Christian Education.

 
Church of the Brethren: Civil WarBC2020/5 The Church of the Brethren during the Civil War, with emphasis on John Kline and the Dunker meetinghouse at Antietam, Maryland. 
Church of the Brethren: Creekville, Kentucky, and Lehman, GalenBC2010/46 

Correspondence between Galen Lehman and Ruth Anne Hoff, of Creekville, Kentucky and Rev. Ira C. Meyer of Creekville, Kentucky.

 

 

For photographs of the project at Flat Creek see BC2010/40

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1956.

 
Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/10 1966 article by theologian Martin Marty  in "The National Catholic Reporter" in which he compares the challenges of the Church of the Brethren with those of the Catholic Church. What does the future hold? 
Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/11 The August 1966 article by Martin Marty [MU2018/10] was written during the same time-period as the 1966 COB Annual Conference. Should the Church of the Brethren face the future by ecumenical participation with other denominations through the Consultation on Church Union (COCU)? BC2018/22 includes documents of the Church of the Brethren's "Fraternal Relations Committee to the 1966 Annual Conference, along with a speech delivered by Wayne Zunkel on the Conference floor during the COCU debate. Also included: "An Open Letter To the Fraternal Relations Committee," "Report, Consultation on Church Union" (1966), and "Supplementary Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee to Annual Conference on COCU. 
Church of the Brethren: Financing Education, 1943BC2010/49 One in-depth study dated November 1943 focusing on the problems surrounding the financing of higher education within the Church of the Brethren.  
Church of the Brethren: Greece, 24 November 1949BC2010/17 

One letter from the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, to Church of the Brethren leader, M. R. Zigler, European Director, Brethren Service, describing the hardships of the people of Greece following two wars, a bloody post-liberation  and continuous and continuing guerilla warfare. 

M. R. Zigler's response to a visit to the Archbishop in "Report on Greece," composed November 24, 1949, and given to the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Handbook of Style and UsageBC2012/9 Church of the Brethren Handbook of Style and Usage, Harriet Ziegler, Editor. 
Church of the Brethren: Historical Fellowship of the Central RegionBC2010/37 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: HistoryBC2020/4 Articles regarding the 300th Anniversary of the Church of the Brethren, Christopher Sauer, Jr., Alexander Mack, Jr., Ephrata Cloister, Conrad Beissel, Samuel Weir (African American), Sarah Righter Major (female minister), the Wolfe families. 
Church of the Brethren: History, Huntington County, IndianaBC2010/36 One historical paper giving the history of each church in the area. 
Church of the Brethren: IllinoisBC2020/6 articles regarding the history of the Church of the Brethren in Illinois and the possibility that Abraham was baptized by a Dunker elder. 
Church of the Brethren: Indiana and Kentucky Congregations, PhotographsBC2010/40 

Photographs: The collection is thought to contain pictures of Pleasant View Chapel and Milford Indiana Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana Bethel Church of the Brethren as well as Flat Creek Mission, Creekville, Kentucky and Mud Lick Chapel of the Flat Creek mission.

 
Church of the Brethren: Indiana Cooperative Board and Congregational RecordsBC2018/23 Box Two Records of the Indiana Cooperative Board composed of Church of the Brethren Districts of Northern, Middle, and Southern Indiana (1952 - 1973 incomplete).  Detailed records and statistics of Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren congregations, 1911- 1945. Materials related to the proposed merger of the COB Middle and Southern Indiana Districts. South Central Indiana congregational historical materials, newsletters, and district conference information. An assortment of other Indiana congregational and district materials related to organizations, meetings, congregations and workshops. L. W. Shultz Otho Winger biography, Letter from Warsaw, Poland, interview with M. R. Zigler, etc.  
Church of the Brethren: Indiana DistrictsCOB Large Box 22: Indiana Districts Minutes, Booklets, Directories 

Minutes, booklets and directories beloning to the Indiana Districts of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Indiana Regional Office, Salaries and BenefitsBC2010/45 1960 - 1961 correspondence between Robert Greiner, Treasurer, Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board and Robert Greiner, David Yeatter, and Mark Schrock.  Some material deals with financial arrangements surrounding Galen Lehman discontinuance at the Regional Office as Regional Secretary, and the transfer of Mark Schrock to fill the vacency. Other letters deal with church extension loan notes.  Also included is a report on employee Revisions to The Group Insurance and Pension-Annuity Plans
Church of the Brethren: Indiana State Clothing CommitteeBC2010/44 The Church of the Brethren was a contributing member of the United Clothing Appeal of the Churches or also known as the Church World Service Clothing Program.   In Indiana there was an individual appointed to represent all of the Church of the Brethren districts.  This person was given the title:  Church of the Brethren Representative, Indiana State Clothing Committee.   The file contains correspondence regarding the appointment of John Heisel to represent the state. 
Church of the Brethren: Journey in Jesus WayBC2017/27 "Journey in Jesus' Way," original interviews and some footage, by videographer, David Sollenberger, in which members of the Church of the Brethren share their faith on many topics. 
Church of the Brethren: Lent, Zeller, Harry Jr. 1944BC2010/10 The file folder containing this message by Harry K. Zeller, Jr. has "Sugar Creek" written on the left hand corner.  Perhaps Ferne Baldwin wrote this note to tell what congregation Harry Zeller was speaking to or was part of?  The message is titled, "Brethren Declare Their Lenten Faith," and is dated 26 March 1944. 
Church of the Brethren: Mahlon Rinehart, District Account Book and CorrespondenceBC2010/22a,b Letters from the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, a receipt, and one account booklet beloning to Mahlon Rinehard, District Treasurer, Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: Markle Church of the BrethrenBC2010/31 Photocopies of three images of the church at different stages of its life. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/2 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/3 

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

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Michigan and Northern Indiana DistrictBC2010/23 

Minutes of the 21 October 1972 joint meeting of the Michigan and Northern Indiana District Board Executive Committees, Church of the Brethren. 

Minutes of the 31 March 1973 joint meeting of the Michigan and Northern Indiana District Board Executive Committees, Church of the Brethren. 

 
Church of the Brethren: Michigan Brethren in Ministry, NewslettersBC2010/12 

Michigan Brethren in Ministry, Michigan District Church of the Brethren, Newsletter, October - November 1988.

Michigan Brethren in Ministry, Michigan District Church of the Brethren, Newsletter, December 1988 - January 1989.

 
Church of the Brethren: Middle Indiana District News Bulletin, April 1945BC2010/32 Middle Indiana District News Bulletin, April 1945. 
Church of the Brethren: Middle Indiana joint Boards Agenda, 1944BC2010/33 One Agenda of the Middle Indiana Joint Boards, 11 September 1944 at the Peru Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: Middle Indiana Men's Organization, 1948BC2010/35 One page announcement of a film and presentation by John L. Strohm, author, editor and world traveler.  The program is sponsored bythe Middle Indiana Brethren Men's Organization. 
Church of the Brethren: Multicultural / Cross-CulturalBC2020/9 Articles from the Church of the Brethren publication, "Messenger," regarding cross-cultural and multi-cultural efforts within the denomination. 
Church of the Brethren: Nappanee, School of Religion and LifeBC2010/19 The Northern Indiana District sponsored this program to be held in the Nappanee Church of the Brethren, 1979.   
Church of the Brethren: Northeastern Ohio DistrictBC2002/8 Northeastern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren Records
  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z
 
Church of the Brethren: Northern Illinois and Wisconsin District, RecordsBC2002/4 

Northern Illinois and Wisconsin District of the Church of the Brethren Records.

  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z

 

 
Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2010/27 Material related to the "New Call to Peacemaking," 1978 
Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana District, Union Center, NappaneeBC2010/41 Union Center Church of the Brethren bulletin from 23 September 1984. 
Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana, FLOR-IANA, Helping HandsBC2010/25a-k An assortmenet of materials related to theThe Church of the Brethren Northern Indiana District project to provide Helping Hands, through the FLOR-IANA FAITH VENTURE, a Plan to Assist Struggling Congregations."   
Church of the Brethren: PhotographsBC2009/10 Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, Decatur, IN, Vacation Bible School photograph, 1926.  
Church of the Brethren: PhotographsBC2008/10 Hartsough, Clara and Barnhart, Wilbur. 
Church of the Brethren: Pine Creek , North Liberty, Indiana, N-PAC ResolutionBC2010/15 One page resolution on N-PAC, dated 1980, supporting national leaders in actively planning, establishing, and funding a National Peace Academy. 
Church of the Brethren: Plunge Creek Chapel, IN, PostcardBC2010/20 This is a postcard with the image of Plunge Creek Chapel, Indiana and was published by Burdge's Store, North Manchester, Indiana.  It is unknown by the Archivist whether this chapel is Church of the Brethren? 
Church of the Brethren: PostcardBC2003/4 Church of the Brethren General Offices postcard.  
Church of the Brethren: PostcardsBC2003/5 

Mural History of the Church of the Brethren, the story behind the illustrative murals at Camp Alexander Mack, Indiana.

 

See Also: Camp Alexander Mack.

 
Church of the Brethren: PostcardsBC2003/1 Germantown Church postcard.  
Church of the Brethren: PostcardsBC2003/2  Brethren Service Center postcard.  
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/24 Statements, tracts, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals.  A publication, "Prayer for...Missions." 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/22 Our Children. 
Church of the Brethren: Publications, Christian EducationBC2006/23a 

Statements, tracts, leaflets, brochures, booklets, Sunday School materials, published by the General Brotherhood Board, Elgin, IL and by other Church of the Brethren related committees, organizations, churches and individuals that explain beliefs and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Church of the Brethren: PublishingBC2018/22 "For This Day, 100 Years of Publishing in the Church of the Brethren, 1897-1997," published by the Brethren press (1897-1997), an historical account from 1708 forward. 
Church of the Brethren: Recreation Leaders' Laboratory - 1952BC2004/31 Recreation Leaders' Laboratory Report.  
Church of the Brethren: Salamonie, South Central Indiana BC2010/30 One written history and one Anniversary Day flyer, 1945 for Salamonie Church, Lancaster, Huntington County, Indiana. 
Church of the Brethren: South Central DistrictBC2010/28 A newspaper article giving the history of the Roann, Indiana Church of the Brethren. 
Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana District MaterialsBC2012/5 

An assortment of materials belonging to the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  Included are Financial Reports for the Mexico Welfare Home, 1952 - 1954 and Southern District Treasurer expense vouchers and bills for expenses.

 
Church of the Brethren: Statistics 1930 - 1989BC2010/13 A list of statics regarding membership in the Church of the Brethren, both nationally, by College and by certain districts.  This report seems to reflect information from 1930 through 1989. 
Church of the Brethren: Tracts: Church of the BrethrenBC2005/3 Church of the Brethren, "Another Way of Living" tracts:
  • simplicity
  • salvation
  • Jesus
  • baptism
  • creeds
 
Church of the Brethren: Trends in the Central RegionBC2018/13 "Trends in the Church of the Brethren" (1949), "Trends of Central Region pastors and Congregations," list of members of the General Brotherhood Board and District Fieldworkers in the Central Region (1954), Number of people on various boards in each district of the Central Region, statistical report of pastors and pastorates in the Region (undated, but possibly 1954). 
Church of the Brethren: Urban MinistryBC2020/10 2006 November article from the "Messenger" regarding the Church of the Brethren's call urban ministry. 
Church of the Brethren: VHS CollectionBC2016/1 Four video collections and leader's guides highlighting the views of prominent Church of the Brethren leaders, theologians, and historians and documenting the Brethren Heritage Tour led by Hedda and Donald Durnbaugh, October 1995. 
Church of the Brethren: Volunteer Service BC2004/28 

Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service Materials.

 
Church of the Brethren: War StatementsBC2004/22 

Church of the Brethren statements on war.

 
Church of the Brethren: Workshop at Manchester College 1945BC2010/48 3 page flyer describing a Church of the Brethren workshop organized to develop district resource leadership in the Central Region (1945). Held at Manchester College, participants were told to bring ration books!  
Church of the Brethren: Young PeopleBC2010/24 A copy of a brochure advertising the "Brethren Young People's Conference," Ohio Conference, sponsored by the Young People's Department of the General Sunday School Board, Elgin, Illinois. 
Church of the Brethren: YouthBC2006/9 

BYPD in the Church of the Brethren, including Indiana districts, and Annual Conference.

 
Church of the Brethren: YouthCOB General File: Youth Movement "The Youth Movement in the Church of the Brethren," 1948.  A booklet by Fellowship of Nonresident Members, Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois. 
Church of the Brethren: YouthBC2006/9  Various youth events, BYPD programs and Harold S. Martin's critique of the 1966 Brethren Youth Conference. Most of these materials are from the 1940's.  
Church of ther Brethren: Southern Indiana DistrictBC2010/29 One bulletin from the Southern Indiana District Conference, 14 August, 1970. 
Civil Disobedience: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/27 

Civil disobedience:

  • Annual Conference 1969. "Obedience to God and Civil Disobedience."
  • Brethren Service Commission.  "Taxes for War Purposes."
  • General Brotherhood Board.  "Taxes for War Purposes."
  • War Tax Resistence. ""War Tax Resistence."
 
Civilian Public Service COB General File: Civilian Public Service 

"Manchester College, 1997 Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," issue dedicated to Civilian Public Service - After 50 Years.   Interviews with men and their responses to war as well as memories and reflections regarding Civilian Public Service: 

John Ebersole, J. Roy Valencourt, Gilbert R. Weldy, Larry Gara, Lester J. Glick, Melvin Holt, Paul Keller, Harry K. Zeller, Wilbur Dunbar.

 
Civilian Public Service: BCPS BulletinBC2006/19 

BCPS Bulletin.  Bulletin published bi-weekly for the men of Civilian Public Service by the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Service Committee, Elgin, Illinois.

 
Civilian Public Service: Weldy, GilbertBrethren People File: Weldy, Gilbert 

Articles in the Brethren People File related to Gilbert Weldy, Manchester College alumnus, 1949, and CPS Smoke-Jumper:

  • Member Profile, Gilbert Weldy, "The National Smokejumper Association, Smokejumper," Quarterly Magazine, October, 2003.
  • "Some of My Life's Memories," by Gilbert R. Weldy, Written in 1998, Bloomington, Indiana.

See Also:  Convocations Cassettes Collection Tape 513 (21 April 1997); Manchester College Bulletin November 1976 p.3

 
Coffman, MacBrethren People File: Coffman, Mac 

Material related to Mac Coffman.

 
Compulsory Military ServiceBC2003/8 

Compulsory Military Service Article Collection, including:

"Atom Bomb May Kill Draft Issue" Chicago Daily News 16 October 1945

"Atom Boosts G.I.'s Value" Chicago Daily News 17 October 1945

 
Compulsory Military Service Materials BC2004/23 

Letter to Harry S. Truman regarding compulsory military service from historic peace churches.

Weaver, E. Paul.  "From UMT to Peace."

Weaver, E. Paul. "Keep America Free from Military Regimentation."

Weaver, E. Paul.  Untitled document.

 
Compulsory Military Service PamphletBC2004/29 Compulsory Military Service: Fellowship of Reconciliation pamphlet 
Compulsory Military Service Postcard CollectionBC2003/3 

L. W. Shultz Compulsory Military Service Postcard Collection:

 

1-4    BW political cartoon protesting compulsory military service.  Circa 1948.  Produced by Brethren Service Commission, General Brotherhood Board.  Unused cards.

5-13    Quote from Hitler's Mein Kampf regarding compulsory military service.  Circa 1948.  Produced by Brethren Service Commission, General Brotherhood Board.  Unused cards.

 
Conscientious Objection: Kime, CarlBC2007/7  

Supreme Court transcripts, Carl Kime materials.

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

 
Conscientious Objectors Information: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/35 

Brethren Conscientious Objectors Information:

"Alternatives for Draft-Age Men."

"The Noncombatant and Conscience."

"Recommendations to Brethren Conscientious Objectors."

"Summary on Current Information on Draft, Alternative Service."

 
Corbett, OliveBrethren People FIle: Corbett, Olive Material related to Olive Corbett. 
Crouse, KenBrethren People File: Crouse, Ken Material related to Ken Crouse. 
Culler, Belinda Powell: AncestryBC2017/17 "The Ancestry of Belinda A. Powell Culler, Mother of Edward Monroe Culler," edited by Jacob C. Wine, Jr. 
DeaconsBC2018/9 Materials related to the Deacon ministry in the Church of the Brethren: "Deacons in Biblical Perspective," by Galen Hackman, "Deacons in Historical Perspective," by Donald Durnbaugh," 1997 Annual Conference Statement, "Deacon Ministry in the Church of the Brethren." 
Deeter, Joan: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Deeter, Joan George Joan Deeter material.  
Dell, Dwight: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Dell, Dwight Dwight Dell information. 
Derr, DonnaBrethren People File: Derr, Donna Material related to Donna Derr. 
Detrick, Ralph and Mary Cline: Ministers, Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Detrick, Ralph and Mary Cline Ralph and Mary Cline Detrick materials.  
Dilling, YvonneBrethren People File: Dilling, Yvonne 

Material relating to Manchester College alumna, Yvonne Dilling.

 
Dodge, Arthur L. : Minister, Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Dodge, Arthur The obiturary for Rev. Arthur L. Dodge. 
Doran, JohnBrethren People File: Doran, John 

John Doran information.

 
Dull, JoyBrethren People File: Joy, Dull Information regarding Joy Dull. 
Dunbar, WilburBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur - biographical 

Material related to Wilbur Dunbar.

See Also: Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.7; 23 March 1946 p.13.

Interview by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry. Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather. Manchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Ikenberry, L. D.

 
Dunbaugh, Donald: PhotographBC2006/2 

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

 
Durnbaugh, Donald FBrethren People File: Durnbaugh, Donald F. 

Material related to Donald Durnbaugh including a collection of articles written by Donald F. Durnbaugh. 

See Also:

Gospel Messenger, 9 December 1950 p.18-19. 

Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

 
Eberly, John H.Brethren People File: Eberly, John H. 

John H. Eberly information.

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1952 p.1.

 

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

Kermit Eby: Writings and biographical information.  Link to Record #  to see listing.

"Gemeinschaft - Gesellschaft, Perspectives on the Human Adventure," by Earl S. Johnson, the first address in the Kermit Eby Memorial Lectureship. This copy of Johnson's address also contains biographical material about Kermit Eby.

Biographical Article: "Kermit Eby: Pragmatic Idealist," by Philip G. Altbach.

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenCOB Large Box 30: Eby, Kermit 

Kermit Eby was a Brethren minister who also served as Director of Education and Research for the National CIO.  He was also Professor of Social Science at The University of Chicago.

Brochure entitled, "The Alternative Revolution," reprinting Eby's article from "Fellowship," the monthly magazine of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. The signature on the front is probably that of Gladdys Muir's. 

 
Eby, Mrs. Elmer: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Elmer, Mrs. Obituary, 1966, for Mrs. Elmer Ebey. 
Ecumenical Movement: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Ecumenical Ecumenical Movement.  Brochure, Church of the Brethren in the Ecumenical Movement," by E. Paul Weaver.   
Eel River Church of the Brethren: History, compiled 1988BC2014/4 

"History of the Eel River Church of the Brethren," compiled in 1988 by Wanda Montel, Mary Montel, Helen Leckrone and Male Freed. See Also BC2014/10a-g - "Funerals at Eel River Church, October 24, 1897 - February 28, 1937."

 
Eel River Church of the Brethren: Kosciusko and Wabash CountiesBC2016/11 "Early Brethren Families in The Eel River Congregation in Kosciusko and Wabash Counties, Indiana," by Lester H. Binnie. 
Eel River Church of the Brethren: People and vicinityBC2018/1 Objects and images reflecting the everyday lives of people and places surrounding the Eel River Church of the Brethren and German Baptist community (circa 1905), Kosciusko County, Indiana.See also: -
Eel River Congregation, South Central Indiana: Church of the BrethrenCOB Filing Cabinets: South Central Indiana District 

Indiana:  The Brethren in Indiana.  This file includes a special diagram of the first Eel River congregation organized in 1838 and the churches that branched from that original organization. Other pages show churches listed by counties.

 
Eidemiller, Missionaries, Africa: Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Eidemiller Oswalt, Dallas and Jean Eidemiller.  Missionaries to Nigeria and former Manchester College Students. 
Eikenberry, Brian: PhotographBrethren People File: Eikenberry, Brian Brian Eikenberry photograph. 
Eikenberry, Grace, and Eikenberry, Mary Clingenpeel: ObituariesBC2007/13 

Obituary for Grace Eikenberry, nee Vigles, daughter of John and Clarinda Vigles born near New Berlin, Sangamon County, IL,  29 October 1884.

Obituary for Mary Clingenpeel Eikenberry, daughter of John and Mary Moss Clingenpeel, born near Mexico, Indiana, 9 October 1849.

 
Eikenberry, Ivan and MaryBrethren People File: Eikenberry, Ivan and Mary 

Materials relating to Ivan and Mary Eikenberry.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 10 March 1945 p.11 (photos)

 
Elders Meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes 1892 - 1916: Church of the Brethren BC2010/2 Elders meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes, 1892 - 1916  
Eller, John C.: "My Own Sugarloaf"Brethren People File: Eller, John C. "My Own Sugarloaf," an autobiography by John C. Eller 
Emrick, Ernestine Hoff Brethren People File: Emrick, Ernestine Hoff  Ernestine Hoff Emrick, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1940, is the granddaughter of the Hoff who started Bethany Theological Seminary.  
Emrick, Ernestine HoffBrethren People File: Emrick 

Material relating to Ernestine Hoff Emrick.

See Also MC2010/5: Emerick and Hoff material.

 
Ernestine Hoff Wedding, Hoff MaterialBC2010/5 

Emrick, Ernestine Hoff.  Manchester College Alumna

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

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

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

 
Evangelists Within the Church of the Brethren, 1920BC2016/10 1920 Evangelistic Record telling the names of evangelists within the Church of the Brethren, their address, number of revivals, and number of persons won for Christ 
Far Western Brethren: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/19 Far Western Brethren: "A Short Historical Sketch of the Far Western Brethren of the so-called Dunkard Church and of the Hadley Creek Church in Pike County, Illinois, to the year 1885." 
Farringer, Dean L.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Farringer, Dean Dean L. Farringer, information. 
Faw, Chalmer: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Faw, Chalmer E. 

Information regarding Chalmer E. Faw.

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 3 March 1945 p.8; 7 April 1945 p.11; 14 July 1945 p.16; 10 November 1945 p.5-6; 19 January 1946 p.8-9; 26 January 1946 p.19; 6 April 1946 p.20-21.

 
Faw, Chalmer: Gospel of MatthewBC2017/4 Digital recording of cassette tapes created by "The Faw Team" and titled, "The Gospel of Matthew," by Dr. Chalmer E. Faw. Chapters 1 - 28 are included. 
Fellowship of Brethren GenealogistsArchives Periodicals Section  Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists: One issue of newsletter, Winter 1995, Volume 27, No. 4 in Archives periodicals section, IS. 
Fields, Harry: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Fields, Harry Information regarding Harry Fields. 
Fike, Lena and Henry: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fike, Lena and Henry Information regarding Lena and Henry Fike. 
Fike, Paul H.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fike, Paul H. Paul H. Fike information.  
Fike, Shirley: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fike, Shirley Shirley Fike information  
First Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: First Church of the Brethren, Chicago First Church of the Brethren, Chicago, IL, 1925 Dedication program. Seventy-fifth Anniversary Celebration booklet (2000) with history and photographs. 
Fisher, Herbert: Brethren People FileBrethren People File: Fisher, Herbert A. Herbert A. Fisher materials.  
Flat Rock Church of the BrethrenMC2004/405 

Flat Fock Church of the Brethren photograph.

Photo of Michael Wine grave marker from the Elgin Kintner Flat Rock Church Photograph Collection.

Grave marker for Barbara, cousin of Michael Wine, born 1791 and died 1873.

 
Flora Church of the BrethrenChurch of the Brethren Congregations Flora Church of the Brethren Collection.  
Flora Church of the Brethren, Flora, Indiana and Living Faith (Church of the Brethren), CollectionBC2010/7 

Bibles, memorabilia, plaques from the "Flora Church of the Brethren," Flora Indiana and the "Living Faith" Church of the Brethren.

  • "The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out Of The Original Greek; And With The Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised,"  New York: American Bible Society, Instituted In The Year MDCCCXVI, 1868 [Sm. Plica, Octavo.]
  • A gorgeously illustrated bible,  "The First Pulpit Bible used at the Flora Church of the Brethren." "[Authorized Version.] The Complete Text Pictorial Family Bible Containing The Old And New Testaments, Together With The Apocrypha, The Psalms In Metre, and A Concordance.
  • Plaques of recognition from Bethany Hospital, Chicago.
  • One white flag with a blue rectangle and red cross.
  • One American flag.
  • Linens. Not clear whether linens are from "Flora" or from "Living Faith."  Archivist believe they are from "Flora."
  • A large bible.  The way the objects were organized it appears that this bible might be from the "Living Faith" Church of the Brethren, since the other bible was identified as being from "Flora."    This bible is also beautifully engraved with illustrations.
 
Four Mile Church of the BrethrenBC2002/10 

 

The Virginia Colony or The Four Mile Church Part 1.

Some families that are mentioned:  Miller, Kingery, Lybrook, Moss, Toney, Witter, Hart, Eikenberry, Brower, Landis, Ritter, Huston, Rinehart, Rife, Ridenour, Shideler, Fosher, and Fiant.

 

See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and, History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana.

 
Four Mile Church of the Brethren: HistoryBC2017/5 "Simply, Peacefully, Together, Four Mile Church of the Brethren Celebrating Our 200th Anniversary, 1809-2009," by Merle Rummel. 
Fourman, Larry: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fourman, Larry D. Information relating to Larry D. Fourman. 
Frantz, Dean: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frantz, Dean L. 

Material related to Dean Frantz.

See Also:  Gospel Messenger, 26 May 1945 p.10; 22 December 1945 p.7; 5 July 1947 p.11-12.

 
Frantz, Dena Pence: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frantz, Dena Pence Material related to Dena Pence Frantz. 
Frantz, Evelyn: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frantz, Evelyn Material related to Evelyn Frantz. 
Frantz, Ira: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frantz, Ira Ira Frantz information.  
Frantz, Issac: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2009/01 Frantz, Isaac:  Seminary Notes, Pleasant Hill, Ohio circa 1920.  
Fray, Ivan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fray, Ivan Material related to Ivan Fray. 
Frederick, Don: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frederick, Don Don Frederick information.  
Frey, Esther: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Frey, Esther Material related to Esther Fry. 
Fry, Dorothy Winger: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fry, Dorothy Winger Material related to Dorothy Winger Fry. 
Fujii, MaryGospel Messenger See Gospel Messenger, 12 May 1945 p.8; 16 June 1945 p.9; 23 June 1945 p.6-7; 14 July 1945 p.19; 8 February 1947 p.6-7. 
Funderburg: Family Reunion Minutes 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23)BC2011/4 Ohio-Indiana Funderburg Family Reunion Minutes, 1917-1942 (Reunions 1-23). 
Gandhi Passes Through Mission: Miller, Miss E. B.BC2011/8 An article from "The Missionary Visitor," May 1930, writes about Gandhi and his volunteers sweeping through Jalalpor where Miss E. B. Miller, native of Waterloo, Iowa, served as a missionary.  This was written about in the New York Times
Gardner, RickBrethren People File: Gardner, Rick Slide of Rick Gardner. 
General Brotherhood Board and Commissions AgendaBC2007/16 Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board and Commissions Agenda, November, 1953 
Gerig, Joan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gerig, Joan Material related to Joan Gerig. 
German Student Project: 1949-1950BC2019/7 One pencil/charcoal drawing of Jesus by German artist, Hans Joachim Sauer (Lauer?), given to the Roann Church of the Brethren by German exchange student, Gerhard Weiser, 1949-1950. 
Germantown, PennsylvaniaCOB General File: Germantown One booklet containing the history of Germantown, Pennsylvania and its relationship to the Church of the Brethren. 
Gilbert, Israel and Mary Horning: Brethren PeopleBC2002/1 

Israel and Mary Horning Gilbert: Letter detailing North Manchester's connection to the Gilbert family and family group sheets for the Israel and Mary Horning Gilbert family.  

 

 
Gilbert, Mildred: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gilbert, Mildred Information regarding Mildred Gilbert. 
Gilbert, Stan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gilbert, Stan Member of the College Board of Trustees. 
Gish, Arthur: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gish, Arthur Arthur Gish information.  
Good, ChrisBrethren People File: Good, Chris Material related to Chris Good and the musical group, "Mutual Kumquat." 
Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
Grady, Duane: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Grady, Duane Duane Grady information.  
Groff, Forrest: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Groff, Forrest Forrest Groff information.  
Gross, Bob: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Gross, Bob 

Material related to Bob Gross.

 
Halladay, Paul: Church of the Brethren, Northwestern Ohio DistrictBC2006/13 

Black Swamp Church of the Brethren, Paul Halladay Musical Presentation at Northwestern Ohio District Conference.

  • CD of Paul Halladay at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
  • CD of a partial church service at the Black Swamp Church of the Brethren.
 
Hamilton, Marie: Brethren PeopleHamilton, Marie: Brethren People Information regarding Marie Hamilton. 
Harley, Rev. Sanuel A. Harley, Middle Indiana: Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Harley, Samuel A. Information regarding Rev. Samuel A. Harley, District Executive Secretary of Middle Indiana.  
Harshbarger, Jane: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Harshbarger, Jane Information regarding Jane Harshbarger. 
Harshbarger, Jon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Harshbarger, Jon Jon Harshbarger material. 
Heckman, Shirley: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Heckman, Shirley J. Material related to Shirley Heckman. 
Heifer Project: "A Primer, Heifers For Relief." BC2006/12: Heifer 1. One small paper-bound booklet by the Heifer Project Committee, Nappanee, Indiana and illustrated by Mrs. Virginia Crim. 
Heifer Project: Seagoing CowboysBC2006/5 

Seagoing Cowboys:

1.  Issue #6 of "Catoctin History,"  Fall/Winter 2005.

2.  January 10, 2006 issue of "The Mennonite."

3.  "The Impossible Dream, How the Heifer Project Came to Be," Reiff Miller.

"Ride 'Em Seagoing Cowboy!," "A 1940s Brethren/UNRRA Partnership Touched Countless Lives," by Reiff Miller.

 
Heifer ReliefBC2017/8 Photograph of the dedication of relief heifers at Sam Flory's, east of Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren. 
Helman, A. Blair BC2006/14a,b 1957 Address to Church of the Brethren Northwestern Ohio District Conference. Organ Music from the 1957 Church of the Brethren Northwest Ohio District Conference. 
Helman, Pat: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Helman, Patricia Kennedy Material regarding Pat Helman, wife of A. Blair Helman. 
Helser, A. D. and Lola BechtelBrethren People File: Helser, A. D. and Lola 

Materials related to Manchester College alumni, A. D. Helser and Lola Bechtel, missionaries to Africa. 

See also:  The Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
Helser, A.D.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Helser, A.D. 

A. D. and Lola Bechtel Helser were Manchester College graduates and members of the Church of the Brethren.  They were pioneer Brethren missionaries to Nigeria with Mr. and Mrs. Stover Kulp.

See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
Hess, Robert, Missionary Work, Africa: Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Hess, Robert A. Robert Hess letter supporting a Christian university in Nigeria.   
Higher Education: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Higher Education "A Study of the History of Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren."   
Historic Peace Churches' Statement on War: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/16 Historic Peace Churches' statement on war. 
History of Ephrata, by Milton H. HeinickeBC2011/6 

Milton H. Heinicke's History of Ephrata, Supplement to Booklet Seven, published by The Historical Society of The Cocalico Valley, Arranged for Publication by Ralph M. Hartranft, February 1974.

This booklet contains genealogical material related to the memberes of Johann Conrad Beissel's sect of Seventh Day Baptists.

 
Hoff, Emanuel: The Message of the Book of RevelationBC2013/5 A special copy of the book, "The Message of The Book of Revelation," by Emanuel B. Hoff, Professor, New Testament Exegesis, Bethany Bible School, printed for the author by The Abingdon Press, Chicago, Illinois, 1919.  The book contains Hoff's photograph and special handwritten message. 
Hoover, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Hoover, Paul 

Material regarding Paul Hoover.

 
Hoover, W. I. T.: Brethren PeopleGospel Messenger, 1945 

William I. T. Hoover was born near Dayton, Ohio.  Among other institutions, he studied at Mt. Morris Academy.  He taught history and philosophy at Manchester College from 1901 - 1906.

 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: DirectoriesBC2019/6 Church membership directories belonging to Huntington City Church of the Brethren, Huntington, Indiana (1922 - 1998, incomplete). 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: Historical RecordsBC2016/3 Older church records; council meetings 1911 - 1959, class meetings, women's meetings, financial ledgers, newsletters, district meetings, Church Board Minutes 1936 - 1942, Fellowship Guild 1945 - 1975, Excelsior Class 1917 - 1949, Men's Organization 1935 - 1943, Building Committee materials 1957 - 1958.. 
Huston, Ora: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Huston, Ora Material related to Ora Huston. 
Ikenberry, CatherineBrethren People File: Ikenberry, Catherine The obituary for Catherine Ikenberry (the mother of L. D. Ikenberry).  
In Good Faith newsletter: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/10 

In Good Faith newsletter collection. 

Volume 4 (1948) [incomplete].

 
Indiana Council of Churchers 1986: Annual ReportBC2010/50 Indiana Council of Churches Annual report to Member Judicatory Bodies in February of 1986. 
Indiana, Southern District of the Church of the Brethren: Corporate SealBC2014/2 Church of the Brethren, Southern District of Indiana Board, Inc., Corporate Seal.  
Ingold, Roger and Virginia: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ingold, Roger and Virginia Material related to Roger and Virginia Ingold. 
Inner Peace MovementBC2016/18 The Inner Peace Movement was not studied or approved by an official group of the Church of the Brethren. The IPM was a movement in which members reached for richer spiritual insight but also stretched the boundaries of the main line church. 
Jett, Calvin and Pamela Love Jett: Family HistoryBC2017/18 The Calvin Jett and Pamela Love Jett family history compiled by Jacob C. Wine, Jr. 
Johansen, Robert: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Johansen, Robert C Material related to Robert Johansen, MC Class of 1962. 
Johansen, Ruth Ann Knechel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Johansen, Ruth Ann Knechel Material related to Ruth Ann Knechel Johansen (MC Class of 1964). 
John, Grace: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: John, Grace 

Material regarding Grace John.

 
Jones, Gary and JoEva: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Jones, Gary and JoEva Material related to Gary and JoEva Jones. 
Jordan, Clarence: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Jordan, Clarence Material related to Clarence Jordan. 
Keeling, Calvin: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keeling, Calvin Material related to Calvin Keeling. 
Keim, Howard: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keim, Howard 

Material related to Howard Keim.

 
Keller, Jinny: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keller, Jinny Material related to Jinny Keller. 
Keller, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Keller, Paul Information related to Paul Keller. 
Kieffaber, Alan: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kieffaber, Alan Information regarding Alan Kieffaber. 
Kimmel, Jo: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kimmel, Jo Material related to Jo Kimmel. 
Kindy, Cliff and Arlene: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kindy, Cliff and Arlene Material related to Cliff and Arlene Kindy. 
Kinsey, James L.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinsey, James L. Material related to James Kinsey. 
Kinsey, Samuel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinsey, Samuel Information related to Samuel Kinsey. 
Kinzie, Tom: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kinzie, Tom Material related to Tom Kinzie. 
Kirchner, Shawn: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Kirchner, Shawn Material related to Shawn Kirchner. 
Krebiehl Bible: Family BibleBC2011/20 

The Krebiehl Bible is a German bible that might have been printed in Holland circa 1600.  The bible is from the Rossville Church of the Brethren, Indiana.  Family history is traced from 1762.


 
Kurtz, D. W., Minister: Church of the BrethrenBC2007/21 

"The Three Choices..of Youth," by D. W. Kurtz..

"Ideals of the Church of the Brethren," by D. W. Kurtz.

 
Ladoga and Ladoga Area Church of the BrethrenBC2015/3 Records belonging to the Ladoga Church of the Brethren and other area Brethren congregations [Scott, Union, and Clark Townships, and Montgomery County, Indiana]. Records include, but are not limited to, county membership lists as well as letters of recommendation and membership certificates. Multidenominational Sunday School statistics circa 1927. 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Transfer LettersBC2014/19 

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

 
Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2015/1 

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

 
Ladoga Church of the Brethren Brethren Filing Cabinets and Brethren Shelving Units (IS)  

Ladoga - Bethel church records. Ladoga was part of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren that was eventually combined with the Central Indiana District. The merger is now called the South-Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Ladoga or Indiana Membership LettersBC2015/4 

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

 
Ladoga, or Ladoga Area Church of the Brethren: Membership Letters and RecordsBC2015/2 Early letters of members in good standing who are presumably transferring in and out of Ladoga area congregations during the 1800’s.  They contain names of members as well as names of ministers, elders,  deacons, or clerks from the recommending German Baptist Brethren and Church of the Brethren (after the divide) group.   
Laprad, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Laprad, Paul Photo caption: " Paul Laprad, Brethren youth, takes beating in Nashville sit-in, 1961."  Paul Laprad is a Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1961.  
Largent, Dale: Brethren PeopleBrethrBrethren People File: Largent, Dale Dale Largent: "Brethren, Bush, and Dukakis, by Dale Largent, 1988 Messenger.  
Laura Wine, Africa, Medical Missionary: Brethren PeopleBC2006/10 

Laura Wine was the head of obstetrics at the Lassa Mission Hospital in Nigeria. She was one of the first to die of what was to be called Lassa Fever, an unknown and deadly disease that erupted in Nigeria, Africa in 1969.

 
Laverne CollegeBC2006/16 "Lambda," yearbooks. 
Lehman, GalenBrethren People File: Lehman, Galen Material related to Galen Lehman.  
Lehman, James: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Lehman, James H. 

Material related to James Lehman.  As an author with roots in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and  as a member of the Chuch of the Brerthren, Jim's books often deal with historical and cultural issues of the Brethren. His titles include but are not limited to the following:

The Old Brethren.

The Old Brethren; People of Wisdom and Simplicity Speak to Our Time.

Living the Story: 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service.

Thank God for New Churchs: Church Planting - Source for New Life.

Beyond Anything Foreseen: A Study of the History of Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren.

Leininger, Verne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Leininger, Verne Material related to Verne Leininger. 
Link, Marsha: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Link, Marsha 

Information about Marsha Link.

 
Living Faith Church of the BrethrenBC2003/6 

Flora Church of the Brethren Collection - Records.

 
Long, Inez: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Long, Inez "No Problems with God as Masculine," by Inez Long, Messenger, 1977. 
Longenecker, Linn: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Longenecker, Linn Church of the Brethen artist, Linn Longenecker, "...Brushing Up On History, " 1987 Messenger article.  
Loon Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/21 

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

 
Loon Creek Church of The Brethren: RecordsBC2017/10 Records of the Loon Creek Church of the Brethren of the South Central District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Love Feast and Feet WashingBC2014/13 "Love Feast at Rocky Ridge," the Monocacy Church of the Brethren congregation prepares for love feast and feet washing, newspaper spread from  "The Sun Magazine," Baltimore, MD, 9 December 1956, Metrogravure. 
Lower Deer Creek: HymnalBC2012/8 

A hymnal used by the Lower Deer Creek Church of the Brethren.

 
Luckenbaugh, George: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Luckenbaugh, George W.  History of George Luckenbaugh, married to Mary Kroft.   
Lynn, Ercell: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Lynn, Ercell 

Information regarding Ercell and Isabel Lynn.

Ercell Lynn, see also:  Manchester College Bulletin, March 1950 p.2. 

 
Mack, AlexanderBC2001/6 Alexander Mack, leader of the Schwarzenomer Neutavfer (sic) [Schwarzenauer Neutäufer, or forerunners of the Church of the Brethren and related groups], wrote a letter to the Count of Ysenburg-Büdingen Moravianborn on 5 September 1711.  The original letter is kept in the Archives of the Castle.  It has been translated into modern German by Gudrun Meyer and into English by Barbara Ollesch.  
Mack, Alexander: PageantBC2018/12 The "Pageant of Alexander Mack" was likely presented in the North West Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren in 1944 and depicts the historical theology guiding Mack's decisions and thought. 
Mallott, Floyd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mallott, Floyd Information regarding Floyd Mallott. 
Manchester Church of the BrethrenManchester Church of the Brethren: Information and Image 

See: Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection  MC2005/4 showing the Walnut Street, later known as, Manchester Church of the Brethren [#14].

Manchester College Bulletin, November 1951 p.4.  See also:  Photo Box 185

 
Manchester Church of the Brethren, South Central District: Church of the BrethrenRemoved Manchester Church of the Brethren records, documents, photographs, minutes BC2001/5, filing cabinets (IS).  These materials have been removed and were returned to the Manchester Church of the Brethren for organization.  
Manchester Church of the Brethren: 1998 FireBC2018/31 Footage and news coverage of the January 1998 fire that took place at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. Video footage of the new facility's construction on Beckley Street, North Manchester. 
Manchester Church of the Brethren: Heritage CelebrationBC2018/30 DVD and MP4 copy of the 27 October 1991 Heritage Celebration that took place at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenCOB Filing Cabinet: Higher Education  

Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren: "A Study of the History of Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren." 

 
Marion Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/11 

Bulletins and sermons from the Marion Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Mason, Judy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mason, Judy Material about the life of Judy Mason, by James H. Lehman.  Judy Mason was the daughter of Olin and Mary Mason.  
Mason, Olin J.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mason, Olin J. "Olin J. Mason: Clergyman Without a collar," article from 1972.  
McDaniel, Carolyn Lunkley: "Movin' On, Touched by Africa"MU2019/36 The story of the Charles and Rozella Lunkley family and their experiences as Church of the Brethren missionaries serving in Nigeria. 
McFadden, Ralph: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: McFadden, Ralph 

Material related to Ralph McFadden, MC Class of 1955.

Material regarding Ralph McFadden can also be found in the Manchester College Bulletin, January 1976 p.7; July 1978 p.15.

 
McFadden, Robert: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: McFadden, Robert Material related to Robert McFadden.  
Meeting Houses in Indiana and Other Photographs: Church of the Brethren ImagesBC2014/8 

Pictures, postcards and photographic reproductions of  Indiana Church of the Brethren meeting houses, and some noteworthy individuals within the denomination.

 
Metzger, John: 1898 Correspondence BC2018/16 A copy of letter written by John Metzger, living in Lordsburg, Los Angeles County, California, to L. H. Eby during March 1898 or 1899.  John had friends in Mount Morris, Illinois.  He soulfully writes on the death of Eby's wife, on books written on the topics of baptism and the Campdell and Rice debate, and closes with a description of his life in California. 
Metzger, Julia: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Metzger, Julia Newspaper article from The Paper, of Wabash County, Inc., 29 June 2011 containing the obituary and life story of Julia Metzger, 93, member of the North Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Metzler, John and MargaretBrethren People File: Metzler, John and Margaret Material related to John and Margaret Metzler.  
Mexico Welfare Home Ledger Book BC2009/02  

Mexico Welfare Home, located in Mexico, Indiana, would evolve intoTimbercrest Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana.

1. One ledger book with itemized income and expense reports and Inventory of Lots.

2. Two copies of financial report:

Balance Sheet, 30 June 1952

Statement of Income and Expenses for the period July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1952

Schedule of endowment fund investments and notes receivable, 30 June 1952.

3. One packet:"Articles of Voluntary Dissolution of Domestic Not for Profit Corporation by Art of the Corporation."

4. One packet:"State of Indiana Laws Concerning Corporations Not For Profit, March 1950 Edition."

 
Meyer, Bertha and Charles, Image: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Meyer, Bertha and Charles Bertha and Charles Meyer:  Members of White Oak Church of the Brethren. Image from 1987 calendar. 
Michael, Peter: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Michael, Peter Material regarding Peter Michael.  
Michigan City Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2016/5 Records from Michigan City Church of the Brethren.  See Also: BC2006/17 for additional materials from Michigan City sent in 2006. 
Michigan District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2002/6 

Michigan District of the Church of the Brethren Records:

  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z
 
Middle and Southern Indiana District Conference Minutes and BookletsCOB: Middle and Southern Indiana Minutes Church of the Brethren: A collection of  booklets and minutes from Middle Indiana and Southern Indiana District Conferences, including the last conference to be held in Southern Indiana 31 July 1971 before district restructuring. 
Middle Indiana District: Minutes - 1878 ForwardBC2012/11 

One notebook - Minutes of the Middle District of Indiana begining April 1878 - and supplemental materials.

 
Middle Indiana Mission Board: Photograph BC2007/15 Middle Indiana Mission Board: Photograph of five unidentified men titled, "Mission Board Middle Indiana."  
Middle Indiana: Women's Fellowship RecordsBC2016/7 Women's Fellowship Records for the Middle Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, 1962 - 1972. 
Middlebury Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2011/1 

Middlebury Church of the Brethren is located in the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  This collection includes church history, records of business meetings, pictorial directories, the booklet,  "Peace Education in Churches," by Dan West and Others, and other materials.

 
Military: MinistryBC2004/26 From "Fellowship with our Boys in the Military":  The Church...respects the right of individual conscience.  Some of our young men...believe it their duty to render full or limited military service.  The Brethren Service Committee therefore felt it was a part of their Christian ministry to maintain a warm fellowship with our boys in the training camps." 
Miller, Donald : Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Donald E.  Materials related to Donald E. Miller, former professor of Christian Education and Ethics and Director of Graduate Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary in Oak Brook, Illinois, former General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren, and former Manchester College Trustee. 
Miller, Eliza Coning: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Eliza Myrtle Coning  "The Life of Eliza Myrtle Coning Miller," written by Donald E. Miller, Trustee, Manchester College 
Miller, L. ByronBrethren People File: Miller, L. Byron Material relating to Byron L. Miller.  
Miller, Peggy Reiff: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Peggy Reiff 

Material regarding Peggy Reiff Miller.

Peggy Reiff Miller has done extensive research on "Seagoing Cowboys."  See documentary video in the Dan West Exhibit, Funderburg Library, Manchester College or check out the video from Funderburg Library.

For related material about Peggy Reiff Miller see:  Manchester College Bulletin, November 1976 p.3; Messenger, March 2003 p.22-25.

 

 
Miller, Rex: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Rex 

Material related to Rex Miller.

 
Miller, Wayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Miller, Wayne Material regarding Wayne MIller.  
Ministry Training: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Ministry Training Issue 1, Fall 1987, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren. Issue 2, Spring 1988, newsletter titled, "Ministry Training, Church of the Brethren." 
Minnich, Dale: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Minnich, Dale E. Article about Dale Minnich's appointment as associate general secretary of the General Board and executive of the General Services Commisssion of the Church of the Brethren.  
Mission Twelve HandbookBC2007/22: Mission Twelve One Mission Twelve handbook.  Mission Twelve was created to be a vital depth experience in Christian community.  It was developed in 1962 by the Christian Education Commission of the General Brotherhood Board of the Church of the Brethren.  
Missionary Prayer ChainBC2015/8 A chain-letter postcard (1906) from Lydia Metzger of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Miss Effie Montel, of North Manchester, Indiana, requesting prayer for missionaries. 
Missionary: DisappearanceBC2013/6 Minnerva Neher, Alva Harsh and Mary Hykes Harsh, missionaries to China during the Japanese invasion, disappeared after answering a call for help 2 December 1937. Supplement to Gospel Messenger 10 December 1938 calling for eieght new workers in China. 
MissionsCOB General File: Missions "The Sun Never Sets on the Work of the Church of the Brethren," February 1927 - COB mission work in Africa, China, and India, with description of number of churches, membership, and colleges in the United States. 
Missions in Africa: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Missionaries 

Africa, hand-written notes on the start-up of missions in the country. 

 
Missions: Church of the BrethrenBC2014/3 Publication by the Church of the Brethren (undated, circa 1949), "A Five Year Advance Program for Foreign Missions." Depicted are Church of the Brethren mission and medical mission programs in India, China, Africa, and Ecuador. 
Moomaw, Ira and Mabel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Moomaw, Ira and Mabel 

Material related to Ira and Mabel Moomaw Including program from I. W. Moomaw's memorial service.

 
Mount Morris Church of the BrethrenBC2018/24 and BC2011/26 Historical materials belonging to Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, including newsletters, correspondence, Annual Reports with statistical information, 1948 plan for church organization, and [BC2011/26] historical Souvinir Booklet and program printed in honor of the new church building (1923) listing elders, pastors, ministers, members, along with historical vignettes. 
Mount Morris Church of the Brethren: Souvenir Booklet, 1867 - 1923BC2011/26 

This Sourvenir Booklet contains a dedicatory program, a commemorative and anniversary service of the Church of the Brethren in Mount Morris, Illinois, that took place on Sunday, 18 March 1923. It holds pictures of members, lists of elders, pastors, ministers, a membership directory as well as historical sketches.

 
Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2013/2 Records of the Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren (formerly Yellow River), Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Mow, Anna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Anna 

Materials relating to Anna Mow.

The file contains an article containing Andy Murray's song about Anna Mow along with the photograph that inspired a line of his lyrics...."a hole in her stocking and a pocketfull of dreams..."

For more material related to Anna Mow see : Gospel Messenger, 19 January 1946 p.7-8; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1976 p.3.

 
Mow, Baxter: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mow, Baxter Material related to Baxter Mow, husband of Anna Mow.   
Moyer, Elgin S.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Moyer, Elgin S. "Elgin S. Moyer: At 83 a devotion to missions," article from April 1973.  
Mullendore Family and Association with Flora Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Mullendore Family 

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

 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictBC2015/6 Materials related to the dissolution and sale of the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
Mundy, Millie: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Mundy, Millie Article about Millie Mundy by Norman F. Reber, "Messenger," 1978.  
Murray, Andrew: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Murray, Andrew 

Photo 1980 - 82 of Andrew Murray singing and playing guitar.

 
Music, the Ministry ofBC2020/2 

Paul Halladay's collection of the Church of the Brethren newsletter, "The Ministry of Music."

 
Myers, Anne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Myers, Anne M. 1987 article about Anne M. Myers by Kenneth L. Gibble.  
Nead: Peter Nead CollectionBC2010/51a,b,c 

Books by and belonging to Peter Nead, 1796 - 1877. 

BC2010/51a: "Theological Writings on Various Subjects (1850),"  by Peter Nead.

BC2010/51b: Book of writings about Peace, given by Russell R. Lambert, Dayton, Ohio, 1944, the great grandson of Peter Nead.  Written in the book is "This Book is the Property of Peter Nead."

BC2010/51c:  "Peter Nead's Book" written on interior along with another inscription, "Given by Russell R. Lambert, R.I. Dayton, Ohio. On the very back page are the words, "Peter Nead's Book of Universalism."  The book title is, "Notes on the Parables of the New Testament, by  Hosea Ballou, Pastor of the Universalist Church and Society in Portsmouth, N.H.....,"1812."

 
Nees, Opal PenceBrethren People File: Nees, Opal Pence Opal Pence Nees, Manchester College Class of 1950, served as Director of Religious Activities at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and a former pastor in the Church of the Brethren. 
Neff, Bob: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Bob Material related to Bob Neff.  
Neff, Henry: Minister, Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Henry Rev. Henry Neff Dies at South Whitley - obituary. He was pastor of the Pleasasnt View and Sugar Creek churches of the Brethren. 
Neff, Steve: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Steve Material related to Steve Neff. 
Neher, Linda Faw: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neher, Linda Faw Material related to Linda Faw Neher.  
Nettie Senger, Missionary, China: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/11 Material regarding Nettie Senger, missionary to China. 
New Community Project: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: New Community Material related to the New Community project. 
Nigeria: Postcard from JosBC2015/7 Postcard featuring King's College, Lagos, Nigeria on recto, and note from missionary in Jos, Nigeria on recto - written to Elder O. D. Buck, Franklin Grove, Illinois. 
Noffsinger, StanBrethren People File: Noffsinger, Stan 

Material related to Stan Noffsinger, Manchester College alumnus, and General Secretary of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Nolen, Wil: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Nolen, Wil Material related to Wil Nolen.  
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2004/6 Northern District of Indiana Conference materials,1983. 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the BrethrenBC2016/14 

1994 - 1995 District Directory and District Conference Minutes, Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

District Conference packets for the 1994, 1995, and 1996 Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.


 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: Conference Materials, 2003BC2004/36 Northern District of Indiana Church of the Brethren Conference materials, 2003.  
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: Individual Churches and MemorabiliaBC2006/17 

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Wakarusa Church of the Brethren and the Michigan City Church of the Brethren.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

Bethel Church of the Brethren: Women's Fellowship Records 1970 - 1983, photos 1984, Mother and Daughter Banquet 1990, 1985 and 1988 newspaper clippings.

Records, photographs and memorabilia from the South Bend City (also known as the South Bend Second) Church of the Brethren.

Family photo of Marcos and Suely Inhauser.

 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: Loans and NotesBC2018/20 

Backup material and correspondence regarding Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren notes and loans circa 1968 - 1969.

 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2002/2 

Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren records.  Records include general files and topics, such as Women's Work, as well as information on individual congregations.

 
Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren: South Bend City, Membership RecordsBC2007/11 

Membership records for the South Bend City, or South Bend Second, Church of the Brethren.

 
Northern Indiana District Office: Assortment of MaterialsNorthern Indiana District Filing Cabinet 

An assortment of materials dealing with the North Indiana District Office of the Church of the Brethren, including:

  • Congregations and their status.
  • Criminal Justice Christmas cards for inmates.
  • Identification of types of funds.
  • Insurance policies.
  • Ministers and Spouses Association.
  • Nurture and Witness Commission.
  • Personnel Responsibilities.
  • Quality survey.
  • Pulpit Supply list.
  • Project Equality.
  • Blueprints for parsonage, Northern Indiana District.
  • Years of District Statistical Reports involving congregational information.
  • Brethren Service Officers and Camp representatives.

 

 
Northern Indiana District: Church of the BrethrenCOB Northern Indiana District Filing Cabinet Drawers: Peace 

"The Church of the Brethren and PEACE," by Charles C. Cripe with an introduction by Dan West, published by the Northern Indiana Board of Christian Education. 

 
Northern Indiana District: Church of the BrethrenBC2009/08 Timeline showing the founding and origin of Brethren churches in Northern Indiana with church family tree by Eleanor Painter. 
Northern Indiana District: Middlebury Church of the Brethren, PhotographsBC2012/12 Snapshots from Middlebury Church of the Brethren. 
Northern Indiana District: Wakarusa, Michigan City, Bethel, South Bend Second (City)MC2006/17 

Records and memorabilia from Northern Indiana District Churches of the Brethren that have been closed: Wakarusa, Michigan City, Bethel, South Bend Second (City).

Photograph of Marcos and Suely Inhauser, Church of the Brethren missionaries in Brazil.

 
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

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

 
Northwestern Ohio, Northern Ohio District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/9 Northwestern Ohio/Northern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren Records  
Ober, Barbara: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ober, Barb Material relating to Barbara Ober.  
Ogan's Creek Church of the Brethren: South Central DistrictBC2012/15 

One bible [1874] used at Ogan's Creek Church of the Brethren.

On record book of church minutes [30 September 1873 to 22 February 1889].

Questionnaires and information sheets.

 
Old BrethrenBC2007/8 

"The Pilgrim," August, 1985, Vol. 32, No. 8.

See Also: "Old Brethren" in The Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
Organization and Polity: Church of the BrethrenBC2011/9a,b 

BC2011/9a: Manual of Brotherhood Organization and Polity, Church of the Brethren, Revised 1962, Church of teh Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois. Rufus King writtin on the cover. Handwritten note on yellow paper inside from Mrs. Tom Wetzel, North Manchester, Indiana regarding statement of church donations.

 

BC2011/9b Manual of Brotherhood Organization and Polity, Church of the Brethren, revised 1965, Church of the Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois.  R. King handwritten on book cover.

 
Orphan TrainsBC2007/14 

Information and resources about Orphan Trains from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

 

 
Oswalt, Dallas: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Oswalt, Dallas Dallas Oswalt material.  
Outdoor Ministries: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Outdoor Ministries 

Information relating to outdoor ministries.

 
Paul, Lois Teach: Brethren People Brethren People: Paul, Lois Teach Material pertaining to Lois Teach Paul who is a member of Manchester College Class of 1939.  
Peace ChurchBC2020/1 "At the Crossroads, A Historic Peace Church in the Twenty-First Century," a collection of essays originating in a conference called by Bridgewater College's Forum for Religious Studies to consider the state of the peace witness within the Church of the Brethren. 
Peace Churches: Differing Peace PosturesBC2018/17 A memo written 2 May 1972 by H. Lamar Gibble to the WMC Staff of the Church of the Brethren General Offices, Elgin, Illinois. He reports on the diversity within the historic peace churches in areas such as matters of peace vs. social justice, classical concepts of violence as opposed to institutional and systemic violence, and the relative emphasis upon Biblical concepts regarding non-resistance and non-violent resistance. 
Peace Oratorical ContestBC2012/6 

One program from the Peace Oratorical Contest, 14 June 1930.  The program includes speakers and the the titles of their presentations. It appears as if all of the Church of the Brethren institutions had a representative at the contest, except for LaVerne College.

 

 
Peace Team Materials: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/24 Peace team test, memos, civil defense material. 
Peace: "War is Contrary to the Will of God," 1951BC2012/3 Booklet, titled, War is Contrary to the WIll of God," statements by the Historic Peace Churches and the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, July 1951. 
Petcher, Dr. Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Petcher, Paul Material related to Dr. Paul Petcher, including a newspaper article, "Dr. Paul Petcher, a Valuable, Vanishing Breed." Dr. Petcher is also an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren. Materials regarding Fruitdale Church of the Brethren, Alabama. 
Peters, Bentley: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Peters, Bentley Bentley Peters was a 1962 Manchester College alumnus and a Manchester College Trustee (see the Manchester College Trustee list). He was also a member of the Church of the Brethren. 
Petersime, Ray: Brethren People Brethren People File: Petersime, Ray  Material related to Ray Petersime.  
Petry, Carroll: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Petry, Carroll M. 

Material related to Carroll Petry, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1953.

For additional materials on Carroll M. Petry, 1953 Manchester College alumnus, see: Guide Lines, v.1:1 (January 1960) p.1, 2.

 
Petry, RonaldBrethren People File: Petry, Ronald 

Material related to Ronald Petry, 1956 Manchester College alumnus.

For additional materials on Ronald Petry,1956 Manchester College alumnus, seeManchester College Bulletin, February 1976 p.3.

 
Planting the Faith in a New Land: ManuscriptCOB Small Box 12: Planting the Faith, Manuscript Manuscript for the book, "Planting the Faith in a New Land." 
Progression of Brethren Settlement: Church of the BrethrenBC2008/7 

Map of Brethren migration.

For other Brethren related genealogical material.

See Also:

Don Bowman's research on the Ulrich, Rench, Cripe, Metzger, Shively, Wolf, Bowers, Bowman families. See genealogical book section in Archives, one file folder under Bowman.

Heckman family genealogical information from the Brookville, Ohio Historical Society.  See genealogical book section in Archives, one file folder under Heckman.

 
Quinter, James: Brethren PeopleJames Quinter: Information 

For material about James Quinter see The Brethren Encyclopedia and the Gospel Messenger, 23 June 1945 p.13.

 
Raschka, ChrisBrethren People File: Raschka, Chris 

Material related to Chris Raschka.

 
Records, South/Central Indiana District of the :Church of the BrethrenBC2002/3  

South/Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Records.

  • General A-F
  • General H-Z, Congregations A-M
  • Congregations N-Z, Treasurer Records
  • Treasurer Records
 
Rhoades, Benton and Ruby: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rhoades, J. Benton and Ruby  

Material relating to Benton and Ruby Rhoades who are alumni of Manchester College.

 

See also: Gospel Messenger 14 April 1945 p.5-6; 9 June 1945 p.8; 25 August 1945 p.15; 22 December 1945 p.23-24; 4 May 1946 p.21; 13 July 1946 p.16; 20 July 1946 p.10 (photo); 27 July 1946 p.13 (photo), 24; 3 August 1946 p.13; 12 October 1946 p.18-19 (photo); 14 December 1946 p.8-9 (photos); 19 July 1947 p.18-19; 11 October 1947 p.18-19; Feb. 1985 p.9; Messenger March 2003 p.22-25; Meet Your Missionaries, p.115, 116; She Hath Done What She Could, p.165-166, 168
Richmond Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/9 Records of the Richmond, Indiana Church of the Brethren.  For a period of time Richmond Church of the Brethren shared a yoked parish with the Four Mile Church of the Brethren, and information about Four Mile is included in these records as well. 
Rieman, T. Wayne: Brethren People Brethren People File: Rieman, T. Wayne Besides being a professor at Manchester College, T. Wayne Reiman was a leader within the Church of the Brethren.  See the "Brethren People" file for more of his writings and an interview about his first connections with Manchester College.  T. Wayne was also the father to Manchester College alumnus, Phil Rieman and father-in-law of alumna, Louise Baldwin Rieman.  
Rinehart Family in Howard County, IndianaBrethren People File: Rinehart Family The Rinehart family have produced prominent leaders in the Church of the Brethren.  A brief listing of names and the source of information, "History of the Church of the Berthren in Indiana," by Otho Winger, 1917. 
Ritchey Martin, Donna: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ritchey Martin, Donna Material relating to Donna Ritchey Martin, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1977.  
Ritchey, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Ritchey, Paul E. Material related to Paul Ritchey. 
Ron Finney: Church of the BrethrenBC2008/09 Snapshots of former South Central Indiana District Secretary, Ron Finney, and others at workshop.  
Roop, Eugene:Brethren People File: Roop, Eugene  

Material relating to  Eugene Roop, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1964, MC honorary Degree Recipient, and MC Trustee.

See also: Photograph of President Mardent with Eugene Roop receiving honorary degree  (MC2004/408).

 
Row, Harold: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Row, W. Harold 

Preliminary press release from Elgin, IL regarding Row's death that includes mention of William Stafford's meditation, "Thoughts for a Dying Friend."

 
Row, W. HaroldBC2012/10 A bookplate belonging to W. Harold Row. 
Rowe, Donald: Brethren PeopleBrethren People: Rowe, Donald E. Donald Rowe material.  
Royer, Donald, DissertationBC2004/1 

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

 
Royer, HowardBrethren People: Royer, Howard E. Howard E. Royer material.  
Royer, Jerry and JoanBrethren People File: Royer, Jerry and Joan Jerry and Joan Royer material.  
Rummel, Merle C.: Books and PapersBC2015/10 "Frontier Brethren," "The Virginia Colony," "The Journal of Nancy Lybrook," and "The National Road Journal of Elizabeth Miller,"  by  Manchester College alumnus, Merle C. Rummel. 
Rupley, Lawrence A.Brethren People File: Rupley, Lawrence A. Material relating to Rupley, Lawrence A. Rupley, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1962. 
Santiago, Ferdinand: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Santiago, Ferdinand Article from July 1974 Messenger, "Ferdinand Santiago: On Returning Home."  
Schrock, Jan West: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Schrock, Jan West 

Jan West Schrock material. Jan West Schrock is a daughter to Dan West and a 1958 alumna of Manchester College.

For more information on Jan West Schrock, see the Dan West exhibit, Funderburg Library.

 
Schrock, Jon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Schrock, Jon Article from Messenger, "Jon Schrock: Never a Dull Day."  
Schrock, Roger: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Schrock, Roger Article from September 1974? Messenger, "Roger Schrock: Coordinator of Lafiya."  
Seagoing CowboysBC2009/04 "Brethren Voice on Brethren Community TV, 'The Seagoing Cowboys,'" DVD featuring Peggy Reiff Miller, hosted by Brent Carlson, January 2009.  
Seagoing CowboysBC2009/06 

The Seagoing Cowboys: The Manchester Story.  A presentation made by Peggy Reiff Miller for the North Manchester Historical Society Dinner, 9 March 2009.

Photographs of the Seagoing Cowboys in attendance.

 

For more Sea-Going Cowboy material See Also: The Dan West exhibit, 1st Floor, Funderburg Library.  

 
Seagoing Cowboys: Dietzel CollectionBC2010/4 Harlan Dietzel Seagoing Cowboy Collection.  
Second Church of the Brethren, South Bend, Northern Indiana District: Church of the BrethrenBC2010/1 Second Church of the Brethren, South Bend, Indiana, Fiftieth Anniversary program.  
Shaffer, Ken: ObituaryBrethren People File: Shaffer, Ken Obituary for Kenneth M. Shaffer, Jr. 
Shamberger, Chauncey: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shamberger, Chauncey Material related to Chauncey Shamberger.  
Shankster, Owen and Celia: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shankster, Owen and Celia 

Material related to Owen and Celia Shankster.

For more material related to Owen and Celia Shankster see: Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.3

 
Sharp, Dr. S. Z: BibleBC2016/2 The Bible used by Dr. S. Z. Sharp of Fruita, Colorado in a sermon delivered at Winona Lake, Indiana on the evening of June 11th, 1922. 
Shearer, VelmaBrethren People File Memorial service and biography of Velma Shearer. 
Sheldon, Ruby Wine: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Sheldon, Ruby Wine Aviator and member of Phoenix Church of the Brethren.  The first person in the United States to become a certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) in a helicopter.   
Shull, Chalmer and Susan: Brethren PeopleBC2008/5 

Family photograph.

Chalmer's obituary can be found in the Brethren People file, organized in alphabetical order.

 
Shull, ErnestBrethren People File: Shul, Ernest, Butterfly Materials Church of the Brethren minister and Manchester College alumnus, Ernest Shull was a multifaceted individual. His scientific research in the area of "butterflies" was remarkable.  
Shull, Ernest: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shull, Ernest Material regarding Ernest Shull.  
Shull, Gordon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shull, Gordon L. Copy of  "New Lessons for Old Dogs," by Gordon Shull, 1982 Messenger.  
Shull, Lois: "Splendor in the Dust."Brethren People File: Shull, Lois I. "Splendor in the Dust," a book by Lois Shull, describing the work that she and her family did as Church of the Brethren missionaries in a politically disturbed India. 
Shultz, L. W.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Shultz, L. W. L. W. Shultz was a professor and librarian at Manchester College and a historian within the Church of the Brethren. An brief obituary is included in this file.  
Shultz, L. W.: Camp Mack PostcardsBC2004/37 

L.W. Shultz Camp Mack Postcard Collection:

 
Shultz, L. W.: Camp Mack, Photograph of History BookBC 2004/38: Story of Camp Mack L. W. Shultz: Photograph of four men holding a large framed photograph and the book The Story of Camp (a book about Camp Alexander Mack).  Back is labeled: Camp Mack.  L-R: ?, L.W. Shultz, ?, Perry Huffaker.  
Simple LifeBC2007/22 Church of the Brethren leaflet composed by Harper S. Will about the doctrine of living the "simple life."  One article, "Simple Living: A New Necessity," by T. Wayne Rieman. 
Smeltzer, Ralph: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smeltzer, Ralph Material regarding Ralph Smeltzer.  
Smith, Dwight: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Smith, Dwight 

Material related to Dwight Smith, Church of the Brethren minister.

 
Smith, Florence Date: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Florence Date November 1988 Messenger article, "Days of Infamy," by Florence Date Smith.  
Smith, Lee and Glea: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Lee and Glea Materials regarding Lee and Glea Smith.  
Smith, Marcy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Marcy Materials regarding Marcy Smith.  
Smith, Rolland: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Rolland Materials regarding Rolland Smith.  
Smith, Todd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Smith, Todd Clipping from August 1978 Messenger, "God Can Be Found At Church Camp," by Todd Smith, a BVSer from the Akron, Indiana, congregation.  
Snyder, Graydon F.: PapersBC2004/32 

Paper by Graydon F. Snyder, Manchester College alumnus:

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

"The Re-Creation of Power" (same)

 

See also: Snyder, Graydon F., Alumni Honor Awards, photo in Large Box 18
Snyder, Graydon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Snyder, Graydon F.  Material relating to Manchester College alumnus, Graydon F. Snyder. 
Sollenberger, David: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Sollenberger, Dave March 1988 Messenger article, "Dave Sollenberger: A Compulsion To Tell The Good Stories," by Don Fitzkee.  
Sollenberger, HowardBrethren People File: Sollenberger, Howard 

Article from October 1977 Messenger, "Howard Sollenberger: Face-to-face Diplomacy." Also included are two write-ups of Howard Sollenberger's life work.

Howard Sollenberger, See AlsoGospel Messenger, 22 June 1946 p.21; Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.11; October 1978 p.1.

 
South Bend City (Second) and South Bend Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana District BC2011/2a,b,c 

Three early record books identified as BC2011/2a; "South Bend" 1877 - 1890, BC2011/2b; South Bend City (Second) with reference to Portage church city members (1905) and  BC2011/2c; South Bend City (Second) with the preface, "Record of the Treasury of the Second Church of the Brethren Cushing and Van Buren Sts., South Bend, Indiana (with records beginning 1927).

 
South Bend City or South Bend Second, Church of the Brethren, Northern Indiana District: Church of the BrethrenCOB Filing Cabinets: Northern Indiana South Bend City or South Bend Second, Church of the Brethren, Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central District of the Church of the Brethren: Southern District BC2016/13 

Elders' Meetings, Southern District of Indiana, 1909 - 1962.

Elders' Meetings, Southern District of Indiana, 1963 to 1965.

 
South Central District, Indiana: Church of the Brethren BC2004/3  Vouchers for reimbursement,1955, Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central District: Collection of MaterialsBC2014/10a-g 

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

 
South Central District: District Office FilesBC2014/18 Files from the District Office of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central District: Mississinewa German Baptist ChurchBC2013/1 Records and Record Books - Restricted - of Mississinewa German Baptist Church, 1950 - 1965, formerly of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
South Central District: RecordsBC2017/13 South Central District of the Church of the Brethren records for the following congregations: Akron, Bachelor Run, Harvest Fellowship, Monticello/Guernsey/Pike Creek, New Hope, and West Manchester. 
South Central Indiana District OfficeBC2017/23 Materials from the, Northern Indiana, Southern Indiana, and  South Central Indiana District Offices of the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to, District Conference Agendas and Meeting Minutes, Newsletters, and directories.  
South Central Indiana District: Congregational FilesBC2016/16 

Files of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, including congregational correspondence with the District Minister and church histories: Anderson, Arcadia, Arcadia/Windfall Yoked Fellowship, Beech Grove, Bachelor Run, Christ Our Shepherd, Clear Creek, Eel River, Hickory Grove, Howard, Huntington City, Kokomo, Lafayette, Liberty Mills, Locust Grove, Logansport, Loon Creek, Lower Deer Creek, Manchester, Marion, Muncie, Nettle Creek, Northview, Peru, Pipe Creek and Guernsey, Pittsburg, Richmond and Richmond/Four Mile Yoked Parish, Rossville, Salamonie, South Whitley, Sweetser, Wabash, West Eel River.

District Minister position description.

Minutes of the Mission-Ministerial Board of the Middle District of Indiana Church of the Brethren (1939).

 
South Central Indiana District: Historical CommitteeBC2019/2 Materials belonging to the South Central Indiana District Historical Committee 
South Central Indiana District: Office MaterialsBC2016/15 

Files from the South Central Indiana District Office of the Church of the Brethren.  Primarily the correspondence of District Executive, Carroll Petry, citations honoring church members, and confidential ministerial files.

Computer storage discs from unknown congregation(s).

 
South Central Indiana District: PicturesBC2020/3 Scans from slides:
SCIND Conference, 1983, with Esther Rupel and Paul Fike.
South Central logo and pictures from the district office.

 
South Central Indiana District: Women's Fellowship RecordsBC2011/23 Financial records for the Church of the Brethren South Central Indiana District Women's Fellowship 2000 - October 2010 with Final Record of 1 January - 30 September 1999.  Fall Fellowship report stating the decision to disband. 
South Central Indiana: Women's Fellowship Treasurer's RecordsBC2016/8 Treasurer's Records for the South Central Indiana District Church of the Brethren Women's Fellowship,1972 - 1987. 
South Whitley Records, South Central District, Indiana :Church of the Brethren BC2004/38: South Whitley  

South Whitley Church of the Brethren

Pledges and payments records 1960's, guestbooks 1964-1971 and 1959-1975, membership records, financial records, bulletins, booklets, minutes.

 
Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/13 Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes, 1948-55.  
Southern District: By-LawsBC2004/12 By-laws of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Southern Illinois District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/5  

Southern Illinois District of the Church of the Brethren Records

General A-Z

Congregations A-Z

 
Southern Indiana District, Indiana: Church of the Brethren BC2004/14 Conferences of the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, 1969 - 1970. 
Southern Indiana District: Women's Fellowship RecordsBC2016/6 Women's Fellowship Records for the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, 1958 - 1967. 
Southern Indiana District: Women's Work MinutesBC2016/9 Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren Women's Work Minutes,1936 -1958. 
Southern Ohio District: Church of the BrethrenBC2002/7  

Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren general and congregational records as well as copies of the Memo, the District newsletter.

 
Southern/Middle Indiana Merger Feasibility Study: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/11  Southern/Middle Indiana Merger Feasibility Study.  
Spring Creek, South Central District, Indiana: Church of the BrethrenBC2009/05  

Spring Creek Church of the Brethren: Congregational records, commemorative plate, applebutter-making scrapbook and additional material.

 
Squirrel Creek Congretation, Wabash: Membership LetterBC2015/5 Letter introducing Pleasant Jenkins and wife as members in good fellowship with the Squirrel Creek Brethren of Wabash, Indiana (1876). 
Statistics, Directories: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/7 

Church of the Brethren Yearbooks, directories, statistics.

See Also: Catalogued directories and yearbooks in the Brethren Collection.

 
Statler, Amy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Statler, Amy Clipping from October 1982 Messenger,
Goehle and Statler Join Sudan, Nigeria Projects." Article about Amy Statler and Ruth M. Goehle.  
Stewardship Conference, Central Region Church of the Brethren, Indiana: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/15 Stewardship Conference of the Central Region Church of the Brethren, Indiana . 
Stine, Bertha Miller Neher: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBrethren People File: Stine, Bertha Miller Neher 

Materials related to Bertha Miller Neher Stine, including the book, "Among the Giants," by Bertha Miller Neher

See Also: MC2008/208 for family related information and alsoThe Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
Student Fellowship Organization: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/5 Constitution of the Student Fellowship Organization of the Church of the Brethren. 
Sugar Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/2 Records of the Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Sugar Creek: RecordsBC2016/19 

Memorial contributions in honor of Ida Dimmick.

Renewal of license to the ministry.

Budgets and Church Treasurer reports and records. Purchases, donations, and payments made by Sugar Creek.

Legal documents and correspondence regarding Sugar Creek's inheritance from will. 

 
Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren: OhioBC2018/19 A list of elders, ministers, deacons, and other individuals holding a position with what is probably Sugar Hill Church of the Brethren in Ohio. This information might have been copied from some other type of record, such as a report from a visiting evaluator. 
Sunday School ResourcesBC2013/3a,b Church of the Brethren resources for teaching Sunday School.  Curriculum adaptable to children, young people and adults. Curriculum for adults. 
Syracuse Church of the BrethrenBC2019/3 

Historical materials from the Syracuse, Indiana Church of the Brethren, Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren, formerly Solomon's Creek (also Bethany).

 
Syracuse Congregation of the Church of the BrethrenBC2017/24 

Quarterly Council Minutes of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren,1907 - 1927, and 1973 - 1980, with several pastor's reports.

 
Teeter, L. W.BC2007/5 L. W. Teeter Collection: Lewis Wallace Teeter, (1845 - 1927).  Mechanic, preacher, Bible expositor, Annual Meeting leader.  Born Oct. 15 near Hagerstown, IN.  Teeter taught himself basic Greek and German to supplement a limited secondary education.  The Annual Meeting asked Teeter to prepare a two-volume commentary on the New Testament (1894). This collection contains the original handwritten draft as well as published volumnes. 
Teeter, L. W.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Teeter, L. W. 

"Proposal for Lewis W. Teeter Memorial at Manchester College."

Photocopy of article about L. W. and Martha Ulrich Teeter from the Brethren Eneyclopedia.

 

See Also: the Brethren Encyclopedia.

 
The Brethren's Sabbath School at North Manchester: Record Book, April 1887 - January 1889BC2011/21 A record book kept of the meetings and collections of the Brethren's Sabbath School, North Manchester, Indiana.  This record begins on 17 April 1887 and continues through 7 January 1889. Some of the individuals cited are Albert Wright, S. A. Ulrey, Bertha Grossnickle, David Miller, Charles Delaughter and Sallie Baer. 
The Christian Challenge, Publication from The Brethren of Early Christianity: Community Farm of the BrethrenBC2011/11 

The Archivist does not know which Brethren group this publication relates to.  It was found in the Archives' stacks and was not discarded because of potential value to future research.  The title and address of the publication follows:

"The Christian Challenge," The Brethren of Early Christianity, Community Farm of the Brethren, R. R. #4, Bright, Ontario, Canada.

 
The Messiah: Church of the Brethren PerformancesBC2007/17 The Messiah: Annual Conference and Church of the Brethren District performances. 
The Walnut Street MessengerBC2011/7 A historically interesting publication published by the Walnut Street Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana.  Articles on people and events 
Thomasson, Kermon: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thomasson, Kermon "At French Lick: Search is Essential to Faith," by Kermon Thomasson.  January 1982 Messenger, pgs. 9, 10, 11.  
Thompson, Joel and Phyllis: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel and Phyllis 

Material related to Joel and Phyllis Thompson.

 
Thompson, Joel Kent: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, Joel Kent 

Program: "Memorial Service conducted by Brethren Benefit Trust for Joel Kent Thompson," 18 November 1994.

"Joel Thompson Resigns from Top GSC Post," November 1980 Messenger.

"Meet Your Missionaries, Joel and Phyllis Thompson, the first Church of the Brethren missionaries to serve in Indonesia, Gospel Messenger, December 24, 1960.

Article: "Energy is a Moral Concern," by Joel K. Thompson, May 1978 Messenger, pg. 11.

"Brethren Staff Members Honored on Campuses," July 1978 Messenger: Manchester College alumnus, Joel K. Thompson, one of five persons awarded an Alumni Award by the Alumni Association of Manchester College, 1960.

For other material related to Joel Kent Thompson, see: Manchester College Bulletin, July 1978 p.8.

 
Thompson, R. Jan and Roma Jo: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Thompson, R. Jan and Roma Jo R. Jan and Roma Jo Thompson related material.  
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityBC2004/8 Timbercrest Financial Information  
Timbercrest Retirement CommunityTimbercrest: Additional Information 

For additional material also see files for "Mexico Church of the Brethren."

 
Tolle, Jeanette: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Tolle, Jeanette "Our Home is a Caring Community," by Jeanette Tolle. November 1977 Messenger.  
Tornados, Church of the Brethren: 1965BC2004/20 

Correspondence regarding tornados of 1965, also referred to as the Palm Sunday Disaster.  The Kokomo, Indiana, Church of the Brethren building was completely destroyed, and in other parts of Indiana four Church of the Brethren people were killed and four injured.

For additional material related to "inclement weather," see also: Aurora 1996 ed. p.40;  Manchester College Bulletin July 1975 p.3; March 1977 p.3; April 1977 p.3; March 1978 p.1; April 1978 p.5; Oak Leaves 6 May 1965 p.2; Photo Box 135. 

 
Travel and the Brethren: BrochureCOB General File: Travel A brochure describing the Brethren Travel Fellowship, sponsored by the national recreation Committee of the Churhc of the Brethren. 
Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2015/9 "A History of the Life of a Congregation, Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, 1838 - 2012," Gravelton, Indiana, by Yvonne Riege. 
Ulrich, LarryBrethren People File: Ulrich, Larry K. "The Hospice Alternative," by Larry K. Ulrich, Messenger, January 1978.  
Van Dyke, Joe: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Van Dyke, Joe 

Articles about and by Joe Van Dyke.

 
Voices for an Open SpiritVOS: Information 

The VOS (Voices for an Open Spirit) Journal Vol. 2, Issue 1. 

See Also: www.VoicesforanOpenSpirit.org

 
Waba, John: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Waba, John "John Waba: Community Developer, February 1974, Messenger.  
Wabash Country Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2017/12 Wabash Country Church of the Brethren membership directories and Sunday School records from 1935 through the 1980's. Wabash Country is located within the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Waggy, Loren: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Waggy, Loren 

Material related to Loren Waggy: Manchester College alumnus, Class of 1980.

Article by Manchester College alumnus, Loren Waggy, "Coffee Break in Castaner," by Loren Waggy, Messenger November 1977.

 
Wagner, Murray: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wagner, Murray L. 

Murray Wagner:  Manchester College alumnus,  Class of 1959.  

Article by Manchester College alumnus, Murray L. Wagner, "Rinky-dink Religion Goes Big Time," January 1977 Messenger.

 
Walton, Lloyd: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Walton, Lloyd B.  Article: "Bringing Medicine and Engineering Together," by Lloyd B. Walton, Messenger July 1974.  
Wampler, Guy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wampler, Guy E. Article from the April 1987 Messenger by Guy E. Wampler, pastor of the Hagerstown (Md.) Chuch of the Brethren and 1987 Annual Conference moderator.  
Warnke, Andrea: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Warnke, Andrea 

Material relating to Andrea Warnke: Manchester College alumna, Class of 1979.

Andrea Warnke, Brethren Womaen's Caucus worker.

Article: "Times of Trouble and of Hope," by Andrea Warnke.

 
Weaver, Paul: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Weaver, E. Paul 

From UMT To Peace." E. Paul Weaver, Chairman Commission on National Legislation, Indiana Council of Churches, Mexico, Indiana.

For additional material related to "Paul E. Weaver," see: Gospel Messenger 23 March 1946; Guide Lines v.1:1 (January 1960) p.1, 3;

 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren RecordsBC2011/24 Records of the West Manchester Church of the Brethren. The doors of this congregation have been closed.   
West, Dan: "Clearer Convictions on Peace"BC2012/7 

A copy of Dan West's booklet, "Clearer Convictions on Peace," Board of Christian Education, Elgin, Illinois.

"Messenger" articles regarding Dan West, and the Dan West display currently located in Manchester University's Funderburg Library.

 
West, Dan: Brethren PeopleBC2004/4 Dan West "Basic Brethren Ideas." 
West, Dan: InterviewsBC2017/26 "Dan West, Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews individuals about the life, faith, projects, and witness of Dan West, founder of Heifer Project. A set of transcripts is also included. 
West, Phil: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: West, Philip  

Material related to Phil West, MC Class of 1946.

Material relating to Philip West, Manchester College alumnus, 1946.

Article from the Missoulian, Tuesday, September 20, 1988, "UM Nurtures Link to Pacific Rim," by Janice Downey.

 
White Branch Church of the Brethren: South Central DistrictCOB Filing Cabinets: South Central District, White Branch Photograph of the White Branch Church of the Brethren in the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
William Eberly, William: Church Music CollectionBC2003/9 

A church music collection donated by William Eberly.

 
Windfall Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2016/4 Records of the Windfall Church of the Brethren, part of the South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren. 
Wine, Archibald and Kathren Jett Wine: Family HistoryBC2017/16 A history of the Archibald A. Wine and Kathren M. Jett Wine family by Jacob Calvin Wine, Jr. 
Wine, Jacob C., Jr.: Collection BC2008/12  

1.  One diary of Jacob Wine's post WWII seagoing cowboy experience transporting horses to Europe.  the war ravaged city of Bremen.

2.  Photographs of  life on board ship and of the the war raveged city of Bremen.

3.  The Jett family history.

4.  Three DVDs containing interviews with Jacob C. Wine detailing family history, family stories, personal history, the history of Hempfield Church of the Brethren (East Petersburg, PA), and J. C. and Jean's missionary experience in Nigeria, Africa (1949-1956).

 
Wine, Jacob Sr:: DiaryBC2017/19 Diary of Jacob Wine Sr. with transcription by Jacob Calvin Wine, Jr.  Biography of Jacob Calvin Wine, Sr., including family history and early accounts of the lives of children, J. C. Wine, Jr. and Ruby Wine Sheldon.  
Winger, OthoBrethren People File: Winger, Otho "Messenger" article regarding Otho Winger.  
Winger, OthoBC2004/39 Text of the address presented by Otho Winger at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in La Verne, California, in 1928.  
Winger, Otho: Zigler, M. R.BC2011/22 

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

  • General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren.
  • General Mission Board of the Church of the Brethren, 1929.
  • Home Missions and Ministry, Church of the Brethren.
 
Wolfe, June: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Wolfe, June "Life, Full and Rich, in Ecuador," a letter from June Wolfe, of Bella Vista, Ecuador, "Our Mission Work," from the Gospel Messenger, July 16, 1949.  
Women of SpiritCOB General File: Women, Programs For The program, Woman of Spirit, was designed"...to nurture women and enable women to be co-partners in the ministry and mission of the whole church."   
Women's Missionary Society, Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2008/8 - REMOVED Women's Missionary Society, Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana, Program booklet. 
Women's Work: Central Region of the Church of the BrethrenBC2014/9 

Records and materials related to "Women's Work" of the Central Region of the Church of the Brethren. This would include  Northern, Middle and Southern Indiana, Michigan, North East, North Western and Southern Ohio, as well as Southern and Northern Illinois.

 
Workman, Ron Brethren People File: Workman, Ron  

Materials relating to Ron Workman, MC alumnus.

"Running the Race," article about Ron Workman, by Karen B. Kurtz, Messenger May 1982.

 
World War II: 1956 Brethren Service Work in EuropeBC2018/18 "A Summary Report on an Administrative Visit Abroad to the Executive Committee of the General Brotherhood Board," by W. Harold Row. A look on many church mission and social service projects spanning forty thousand miles, thirty countries, four continents, and six major religions. 
World War II: Political and Religious Aftermath BC2018/15 "Impressions and Observation of a Brief Trip to the European Continent, July 25 - September 18, 1949," by A. Stauffer Curry. 
Yaussy, Kim: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yaussy, Kim  

Articles related to Kim Yaussy in the Brethren People File:

  • "Young Adults in the Church of the Brethren, 'On the Threshold,'" by Kim Yaussy, Messenger November 1989.
  • "Kim Yaussy: Working at Global Citizenship," by Kermon Thomasson, Messenger July 1989.
 
Yoder, Milo: Brethren People Brethren People File: Yoder, Milo  

Related materials to Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Brethren People File:

  • Photocopy of the couple's portrait.
  • Information about Milo and Muriel from Daid Boothby 1976 - 2008 Regional Director of Heifer Project International.
  • Article by Jeanine Wine, Archivist, Manchester College, in preparation for the Dan West exhibit.
  • Obituary for Muriel Yoder received from Manchester College President, JoYoung Switzer.
  • Also see Milo and Muriel Yoder in Dan West exhibit display case and in the former Heifer Project International, Goshen office, materials.
 
Yoder, Muriel: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yoder, Muriel  

Related materials to Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Brethren People File:

  • Photocopy of the couple's portrait.
  • Information about Milo and Muriel from Daid Boothby 1976 - 2008 Regional Director of Heifer Project International.
  • Article by Jeanine Wine, Archivist, Manchester College, in preparation for the Dan West exhibit.
  • Obituary for Muriel Yoder received from Manchester College President, JoYoung Switzer.
  • Also see Milo and Muriel Yoder in Dan West exhibit display case and in the former Heifer Project International, Goshen office, materials.

 

See Also:  Awards received by Milo and Muriel Yoder in the Heifer International, Goshen Office, materials, as well as in the Dan West exhibit in the Funderburg Library.

 
Yoder, Peg: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yoder, Peg Peg Yoder's photograph snapshot with Brian, 21 May 1975. 
Yost, Dwayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Yost, Dwayne  Article in file: "Dwayne Yost Lobbies for Rural Housing Aid," July 1982 Messenger.  
Young, Martha: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Young, Martha G. 

Materials relating to Martha G. Young:

One copy of "The Cranium, 1937," yearbook for the Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital School of Nursing.  This book contains many autographs.  Martha's photograph and description is on page 24.

One program for "Commencement Exercises, School of Nursing, Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia," 17 September 1937.

One brochure picturing the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia, and the nurses' residence.

 
Youth: National Youth ConferenceBC2007/20 "Echoes of Estes," Church of the Brethren National Youth Conference, Estes Park, Colorado, August 20 - 24, 1962.  One Record Album. 
Youth: Regional Youth ConferencesBC2007/19a, b, c 

Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College.

See Also: MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference for more posters for Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1980, 1982, 1985. 

MC2009/71-CY: Poster from Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conference at Manchester College, 1982.

MC2004/709-1: Posters for Church of the Brethren Regional Youth Conferences at Manchester College, 1980. 

 
Youth: Youth FellowshipBC2006/21 Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship Bible Studies 
Zigler, M. R.Brethren People File: Zigler, M.R. 

Program from the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 12 September 1965, with an article about the life of M. R. (Bob) Zigler on the back cover.

"...It was the tireless efforts of Bob Zigler in the 1930's and 1940's that led Congress to provide for work of national importance by conscientious objectors in lieu of military service..."

 

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 14 July 1945 p.19; 25 August 1945 p.21; 15 September 1945 p.16; 29 September 1945 p.12, 16; 6 October 1945 p.18; 20 October 1945 p.6, 9; 27 October 1945 p.13; 3 November 1945 p.12; 10 November 1945 p.3-4, 7-8; 17 November 1945 p.21;  24 November 1945 p.16; 1 December 1945 p.21; 8 December 1945 p.11; 22 December 1945 p.6-7; 12 January 1946 p.24; 6 April 1946 p.16; 20 April 1946 p.7-8; 4 May 1946 p.12, 13; 1 June 1946 p.6; 6 July 1946 p.12; 2 November 1946 p.5-6; 16 November 1946 p.21; 21 December 1946 p.16; 4 January 1947 p.6; 25 January 1947 p.9; 8 February 1947 p.11; 8 March 1947 p.20; 12 April 1947 p.23; 20 September 1947 p.11; December 1985 p.12-13.

 
Zigler, M. R.: The M. R. Zigler ProjectBC2017/25 "The M. R. Zigler Project, Portrait of a Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews M. R. Zigler, Don Durnbaugh, Ken Morse, Hilton Harman, Geraldine Glick, Enten Eller, Hilton Harman, Desmond Bittinger, Eldon Burke, David Eberly, Hazel Peters, Ken Kreider, Clyde Carter, E. Paul Weaver, Linda Logan and Geraldine Glick. 
Zimmerman, JeanBrethren People File: Zimmerman, Jean 

Material related to Jean Warstler Zimmerman, peacemaker, and Manchester College alumna, 1964:

 
Zunkel, Charles E.: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Charles E. 

Messenger article by Charles E. Zunkel, retired minister, and a former Annual Conference moderator, "God Needs Us in His Plan."

See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1 February 1947 p.5-6; 8 March 1947 p.5-7; 19 July 1947 p.3-4; 2 August 1947 p.13; 23 August 1947 p.3-4

 
Zunkel, Wayne: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zunkel, Wayne 

Material regarding Wayne Zunkel, (MC Class of 1953), including photograph, articles, Peace Studies Institute announcement, personal philosophy.

 
Zwally, Randy: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Zwally, Randy 

Articles regarding Randy Zwally:

  • "Randy Zwally: Music to Inspire, by Randy E. Newcomer, November 1988 Messenger.
 
 


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