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TopicAccession #Description Summary
Accreditation: Student Assessment 1992MC2003/347 

Accreditation Materials, 1992 including:

  • Educational Facilities Revenue BondsManchester College Project
  • Proposed Campus Plan
  • Student Housing Evaluation
  • Energy Use Statistics
 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
Admissions: FlyersMC2004/281 File #2 

Flyers from the Admissions Office that were produced by the Office of Printing Services.

 
Admissions: Materials 1989 - 2009MC2012/85 - Contents Part Two 

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

 
Admissions: Publicity MC2011/12 wave sound 

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

 
Advancement: 1947 "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," MC2009/99a,b 

1947 photo spread from "The News-Sentinel" that features the Chime Tower, Oakwood Hall, student housing, tennis courts, trailers for married students, the radio station, Manchester College professors, the May Day queen, football players, and the Education/Professional Programs Division.

 
Alumni Relations: Class Reunion FilesMU2016/11 Class reunion files from the Classes of 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1953.  Dormitory  housing records for Schwalm Hall (Fall 1977 - Spring 1989) and Garver Hall (Fall 1977- Spring 1989) and Schwalm renovation and restructuring plan 18 April 2000. Schwalm reunion list of 1977 alumni? 
Alumni Reunion: Tribute to Ikenberry HallMU2013/65 The video is titled, "Alumni Reunion - Tape 1," however, it appears as if it is a tribute to ikenberry Hall prior to demolition.  It features the last Ikenberry Serenade
Alumni: Paul Boase CollectionMC2004/395 Materials from this collection include programs for "The Devil Passes," a play presented by the Senior Class of 1938, Program for the State Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest, dated 12 February 1937, Class Day 1937 program, Manchester College Bulletin from December 1935, Alumni Days, 1987 and 1992, Commencement program  for 1937 and other materials and photographs. 
Anniversay TapeMC2011/13 90th Anniversary Tape of Manchester College with interviews of professors and individuals with long-time association with the school in which the present is placed against the history of the past. 
Architectural PlansVault: Architectural Plans Contact Archives Office to view architectural plans for many buildings on campus. 
Armstrong, Mary: MU2012/69 Mary Armstrong is an alumna of Manchester College, graduating with the Class of 1952.  The collection contains copies of stories and articles Mary wrote for the education of Kindergarten and Elementary aged children. 
Aurora: Photographs, 1992MC2008/184 Aurora photos from 1992 yearbook, an assortment including "Vince the Crash Dummy," Alcohol Awareness Week, MC Double Dare.  
Aurora: Photographs, 1992MC2004/420 A variety of photographs of students taken for the Aurora of 1992. Many photographs are labeled. 
Barts, WayneMU2019/37 

The Wayne Barts Manchester College Collection.

 
Barts, Wayne: Manchester memorabiliaMU2018/2 

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

 
Basketball, Men's: Photographs, 1920-1999MU2014/53 

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
Basketball: Photographs, Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/48 

Oak Leaves or Aurora pictures.

NCAA Championship images.  Steve Alford.  Other miscellaneous basketball pictures from a variety of years.

 
Biology Class, Early Classroom Scene: PhotographMC2010/162 One photograph, probably taken between 1900 and  1920, of male students sitting around tables with books, looking through microscopes. 
Board of Trustees: Resolution on Residence Halls Completion, 1994MC2010/134 

One page resolution stating that the Board of Trustees acknowledges the successful completion of Helman and Oakwood Halls, the first stage in enhancing residence hall facilities under the College' s master plan for campus development.

 
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. 
Building and RenovationMU2017/64 

Renovation and Construction Newspaper Articles:

Razing of Emma Neher residence, Gardner Hall, former biology building, removal of old barracks and maintenance shops.

Manchester broadcasts courses  by airborne television.  More facilities for foreign languages and psychology with new labs.

$100,000 maintenance center (Neher Maintenance Center) to be built.

1992 razing of  Ikenberry Hall.

Articles regarding completed Helman Hall project with the Helmans being honored at dedication.

Science Center cost and groundbreaking event.

Welcome and Adah Weaver give million dollar gift for New Science Building to President Ed Butterbaugh.

MC breaks ground on Recital Hall (2004).

Union half-way toward renovation goal (May 2004 article).

 
Buildings and Property: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Buildings  

Information about buildings and property related to Manchester College, Including Lot Numbers 16, 18 and 21 College Addition and residences of College personnel:

Dates of construction of various buildings on campus and pieces of trivia, such as, "First washer and dryer." 

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings: East Hall, PostcardMC2003/100 Postcard of East Hall.  Labeled on back, "Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, East Hall, erected 1956.  This was the first building constructed across East Street.  The dormitory houses up to 218 students."   
Buildings: General InformationMC2002/31  

General Information about campus buildings, dedications, histories, renovations, names.

Additional information about buildings might also be found in 1 File/Large box 158 - Campaigns.

 
Buildings: InformationMC2002/31  

Information about many campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations, and names.

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

General Information about campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations and names.

 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Calvin Ulrey HallCalvin Ulrey Hall: Additional Information 

See:

Aurora 1947, 1948, 1949. 

Manchester College Bulletin v.37:9 (July 1945); v.38:2 (November 1945); v.38:4 (February 1946); v.38:6 (May 1946); v.38:9 (July 1946); v.38:10 (August 1946); v.39:1 (October 1946); v.39:2 (November 1946); v.40:1 (October 1947); v.40:2 (November 1947); v.40:6 (May 1948); v.41:3 (December 1948); v.41:5 (February 1949); v.41:9 (July 1949);

Oak Leaves 18 September 1947, p.4; 2 October 1947, p.1; 30 October 1947, p.4; 6 November 1947, p.1; 29 May 1968, p.3; 29 April 1970 p.2; 30 September 1970; 24 February 1971, p.1; 8 February 1972, p.1; 22 February 1972, p.2; 11 April 1972, p.1; 18 March 1975 p.1; 29 April 1975 p.1; 10 October 1975 p.5. 

 
Campus Life: Public Relations ImagesMU2012/135 

Negatives and slides taken by photographer, Churck Savage.  One copy of the book, "Placing the Light on the Stand, Manchester College Enters the New Century," featuring the photography of Chuck Savage.

 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Campus: Architectural Plans and LandscapingMC2007/October Update 

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

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

 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

Centennial Slide Show - a historical overview of Manchester College. Note: These slides were digitized. 

 
Chapel: Program of Songs, 1944MC2008/114 

This memo book Compliments of Angelyn Coleman, '44-45 contains handwritten lyrics to songs.  There is also a handwritten title, "Chapel Program Nov 44." 

 
Charitable Fundraising: News ClippingsMU2017/73 News clippings regarding charitable fundraisers at Manchester College:  $192.87 to help victims of bombing in Birmingham, Alabama (27 September 1963), concert for "Sanctuary"  to help refugees in Central America (1992), students buy heifer for family through HPI (1995),  $43.35 raised for March of Dimes (undated), "Vagina Monologues" admission to help abused women (2004), MC donates books to community college library (2004), Garver Hall raises $1,500 for families (2005). 
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. 
Coe, Mary: CollectionMC2004/386 

The Mary Coe Collection:

  • Correspondence between A. W. Cordier and R. H. Miller.
  • Correspondence regarding Abraham Mizrahi and Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
  • R.H. Miller's eulogy of Mrs. Isaac Oppenheim.
  • Photograph of Manchester College's football team, circa 1946 or 1947.
 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Woman's ClubLarge Box 32 Memorabilia, minutes, and records of Manchester's College Woman's Club. 
College Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies"MC2011/69 College Woman's Club: "An Evening With the First Ladies," 14 April 1976.  The past presidents of the College Woman's Club give their reflections. 
College Woman's Club: PlattersMU2015/48a,b Wrought "Farberware" serving platters from the Manchester College Woman's Club. 
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. 


 
Community Involvement: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/67 

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

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

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

1985 - Shepherd's Center created for older adults.

2003 - Haunted Forest scares up fun.

 
Convocation #039: Novak, MichaelConvocation Tape #39: Novak, Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture The Jon Livingston Mock Memorial Lecture by Dr. Michael Novak, 28 March 1977.  
Convocation #057: Chenault, Myron, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," 1979Convocation #57, Chenault, Myron, 1979 Myron Chenault gives the presentation, "Close Encounters of the Educational Kind," on 12 February 1979.   
Convocation #295: Baldwin, FerneMU2015/90 Alumna and MU professor, Ferne Baldwin, presents, "Manchester at One Hundred Years, Illustrations of Manchester's Story." 
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, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, Values, Ideas, and the ArtsMU2019/90 

Schedules and media lists for: Convocation, Artist Lecture, Cinema Series, Public Programs, and Values, Ideas, and the Arts.

1986 (c) handout for Convocation #261 - Discussion Day 22 March 1988 - "Total Productive System of an Industrial Society," and Economists vs. Futurists.

19 February 2001 Convocation presentation, "Understanding the African Woman: A Historical Perspective," by Dr. Akosua Perbi, Fulbright-Scholar-in-Residence.

 
Cooking: PolicyMC General File: Policies Cooking in residence hall policy.  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
Cross Country: VideoMU2019/99 Fifteen short videos showing training and antics of what is probably the 2005 female Cross Country team. However, DVD is titled, "Women, Ran for Cash." 
Crouch, Eugene M.MC2002/104g 

Material related to Eugene M. Crouch who served Manchester College as Professor of Mathematics, Latin, English, Greek, New Testament Greek and also as President (1901 -1910).  Eugene Crouch began teaching at Manchester College in 1895, his career at the institution stretching from 1895-1910. He died on March 18, 1941.

 

See Also:  President Young's wife wrote a history of the Young Brothers' purchase of Manchester College.  There are imperfections in spelling, but it appears as if Professor Crouch is mentioned in this history and it would be worth a researcher's read.  The history is located in the Young files in the MC General Filing Cabinet under Faculty/Staff: Young.

 
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.

 
Deavel, Gary: Manchester VariationsMC2005/6 Spiral bound copy of score, "Manchester Variations," by Dr. Gary Deavel. 
Deavel: Manchester VariationsMC2011/139 Musical score composed by Dr. Gary Deavel for Robert Jones and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra. 
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
DiversityMC2009/206a,b,c AAFRO House and minority concerns.  
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs CollectionMU2013/77 

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

 
Doris B. Garey Postcard CollectionMC2003/106 Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. 
Dress CodeMC2009/60  

Dress Code.

Also see Women's Residence Organization (WRO).

 
East HallEast Hall: Additional Information 

See:  Oak Leaves 20 September 1962 p.1; 19 September 1963 p.3; 17 October 1963 p.3

 
East Hall Stunts 1993: PhotographMC2010/158 

Theresa Onderko, Becky Freel and Denise Sadja in photograph taken in East Hall.  

 
East Hall: Dedication and Resident PhotographsMC2009/01  Photographs of East Hall Groundbreaking and Dedication Events and residents.  Some pictures of the women living at East Hall are from the 1970's and 1980's. 
Eberly, William: Natural SciencesMU2014/102 Background material for William Eberly's book,
The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College." 
Ebey, Alice King DiariesMC2006/36 Diaries relating stories of Alice's life and missionary work in India. 
Ebey, Bob: Photograph, circa 1940MC2004/349 

Bob Ebey: Digital copy of photograph of 4 boys riding a bicycle.  Ikenberry Hall shows in the background.  Back is labeled:  Elbert Reish, John McCormick, Bob Ebey, Benton Rhoades. 

 
Echoes, by Patsy La VarMC2012/2 "Echoes," a book of poetry by Manchester College Student, Dorotha Mae Crowl Yoder (Patsy La Var). 
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?   
Ettinger, Mary: Photograph Collection.MC2003/356 

Collection includes information about eight female Manchester College students who lived at 703 College Avenue beginning in 1946.  The women are:  Neva Miller '50 Mason, Mary Nihart '50x Wetzel, Nola McCauley '50 Plaugher, Maxine Hileman '50 Garber, Mary Nichols '49 Ettinger, Ella Gottshalk '50 Byrer (deceased), Lenora Mishler '50 Stark, and Kay Moran '59 Farrar.

 
Fahs, Eldon Eugene: FilesVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 2 Materials belonging to Eldon E. Fahs who served the college from 1964 forward, through the department of Education, and as Registrar, Treasurer, Business Manager, Assistant to the President and as Vice-President. 
Fair Dorm Oak Leaves See Oak Leaves ,4 April, 1925 p.3. 
Felton, June: Photograph Collection, circa 1900-1903MC2004/240 

The June Felton Photograph Collection includes portraits of young people as well as:

  • Geology Class.  May 1900.
  • C.E. Rader.  Dino, Indiana.  Fulton/Kosciusko Co.
  • Howard Huddleston.  July 1903. Carrol Co.
  • Ivan L. Erbaugh.  Dayton, Ohio.  Rural Route #4.
 
FireMC General File: Fire Fire related materials. News clippings from  2003 fire on MC campus. 
Food Service: Cooks MC2009/56a,b Photographs of Food Service and possibly photos of cooks, from the 1960's.  
Fountain and Helman Hall: PostcardMC2003/79 Fountain and Helman Hall Postcard  
Fulbright Scholar-in-ResidenceMC2002/114b 

Fulbright Program Collection: Invitation to Dr. Perbi's parties.

 
Funderburg, AlvinMC2008/109 Manchester College graduate and author of the Funderburg family history.   
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Calvin Ulrey Hall ConstructionMC2004/484 44 x 20" plywood piece with painted thermometer measuring success of Calvin Ulrey dormatory campaign.  
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: College Gymnasium, 1926 MC2009/110  1926 newspaper spread announces the need for a new gym and fundraising plans. Andrew Cordier chairs the fundraising committee.  The basketball team is featured and the entire campus is highlighted in a spread on the verso.  
Garver Hall: Newsletter, 1970MU2014/112 "The Dorm Reporter," 20 April 1970 - newsletter and historical document of the Officer's Organizational Meeting of Northeast Hall (now Garver Hall).   
Garver Hall: Northeast Residence, Resolution for Construction and Hall Fire,1970MC2011/164 

Garver Hall:

1.  Background and agreements made with the construction company prior to the construction of the Northeast Hall, circa 1968.

2.  Materials pertaining to a fire in the Northeast Hall in April 1970. 

 
Garver Hall: PostcardsMC2003/86 

Garver Hall: Color photograph of Garver Hall, winter.  Back labeled, "Garver Hall, Erected 1969, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana."

 
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. 
Graduation 1923: ProgramMU2013/75 Commencement week program booklet, 1923. 
Grandstaff, Paul and MaryMC2006/21 Two Grandstaff photo albums. 
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.  
Hammond, Deb: Building PrintsMU2020/51 A,B Prints of artist, Deb Hammond's (MC Class of 1992), painted illustrations of buildings on the College campus. 
Helman, A. Blair, PapersMC2004/308 

East Hall and Schwalm Hall: Correspondence regarding legal issues, including changing the charter and building East Hall and Schwalm Hall.

Flyer containing information and photographs from the groundbreaking  ceremony for the new Science Center (2003).  Invitation and program.

 
Helman, A. Blair: Letters of Nomination for the University of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation, 1997MC2011/170 

Letter nominating A. Blair Helman for the Univeresity of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation written by Jo Young Switzer, 1996.

Completed Nominating Form and Biographical Outline.

Supporting Letters for Nomination.

 
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. 
 
Helman: Recorded Interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman. Media Cabinet: Helman Interview 

Recorded interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

 
Honors Program: FlyerMC2004/281: File #2 Honors flyer in File #2 Admission.  This flyer is part of the larger collection MC2004/281. 
Housing and Visitation: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/303 

"An Appeal to President Helman for Approval of the Micro-Lab Experiment," dated 1969.

Community Council recommendation to revise off-campus housing policy, dated 14 April 1969.

Petition regarding cooking and use of electrical appliances in residence halls.

Petition regarding women's hours policy.

Petition regarding Calvin Ulrey Hall concerns, 9 October 1969.

Letter regarding removal of door in East Hall, 23 April 1974.

Letter regarding living conditions in Calvin Ulrey Hall.

Letters and petition regarding dripping faucets in Oakwood Hall, 1 March 1979.

Letters regarding closing of Calvin Ulrey Hall, dated 1983.

Petitions and correspondence regarding R.A.'s, dated 1974.

 
Housing: College PropertiesHousing: Small Box 34 1945 Minutes of the Board of Trustees listing property to be used exclusively for College purposes. 
Housing: Female Leave from CampusMC2003/120 

Permission slips allowing female students to leave campus.

 
Housing: VisitationMC2007/95 Manchester College Housing Annual Reports for 1971, 1974, 1976,1977,1980,1982,1983, 1984. 
Housing: VisitationMC2002/135  

Housing/Visitation Records.

 
Housing: VisitationMC2003/21  Housing/Visitation for women: Proposal for abolishment of women's hours;  visitation policy reviews, 1968-1974.  
Housing: VisitationMC2003/30 

Survey by Student Personnel Services Committee regarding co-ed housing, 1972.

 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

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

 
Huber, Edith Weybright: Photograph Collection, circa 1919 - 1920MC2004/239 

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

 
Hymn to ManchesterMU2013/30 

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

 

 
Ikenberry HallMC2002/32  

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

 
Ikenberry Hall PhotographsPhoto Box 106, Buildings, Ikenberry Hall 

An assortment of photographs of Ikenberry Hall and the gentlemen who resided there.

 
Ikenberry Hall Residents: PhotgraphoMC2004/627 Photograph of students living in Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall: Plea for PreservationMC General File: Ikenberry Hall  Concerns for the preservation of Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry Hall: Postcards, circa 1911MC2011/206a,b 

Two postcards with the same image of "Young Men's Hall, North Manchester."  This building was also known as Ikenberry Hall. Each card has a one cent stamp and a postmark of North Manchester, IND, Jul 21, 5 PM, 1911.

The cards were addressed to Mrs. Louis Achzehner of Newport, Kentucky.

 
Ikenberry Hall: Publication and Resident ListMC2007/69 Welcome to Ikenberry Hall!  Publication and list of residents for the fall quarter of 1962 - 63 school year...and another year circa 1964. 
Ikenberry Hall: Serenade PhotographsMC2004/536 

Ikenberry Serenade Photograph Collection.

 

 
Ikenberry, L. D. Hall PlaqueMC2004/720 L. D. Ikenberry: Ikenberry Hall plaque that hung on Ikenberry Hall (named for L. D. Ikenberry) until it was razed in 1992.  
Intercultural Center: Photograph of Dormitory Divide, House MoveMC2004/413, 72 Photograph: L. D. Ikenberry divided the original dormitory to create his personal residence and the residence of Otho Winger.  Eventually, Winger's house would become the Intercultural Center. 
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).

 
Kirk, Dr. JohnAlumni Box 187 Dr. John Kirk's obituary.  A 1941 Manchester College graduate, Dr. Kirk opened his obstetrics practice in Eugene in 1948. 
Kleinjan, Margaret Wagner: Photograph Collection, circa 1938 - 1942MC2004/237 

Margaret Wagner Kleinjan Photograph Collection, 1937,1938,1939.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Klingler, Charles: CollectionMC2011/234: Boxes 1 and 2 

Professor Charles Klingler taught English at Manchester College for 35 years [1959 - 1994]. 1961).  This is a historical description of his work including but not limited to; "Writing Across the Curriculum," "Writing to Learn," and syllabi for the Humanities Core.

 
Kutschma, Elke BubblesFaculty/Staff Boxes: Kutschma, Elke Bubbles 

Material related to Elke Bubbles Kutschma, who was appointed Residence Director of East Hall in 1994.

 
Laundry 1976 - 1977: PhotographMC2010/164 One photograph of female student doing laundry in residence hall. 
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.

 
Likens, Gene: MC MaterialsMU2019/69 Lab notes, class papers, and reports, collected during 1953-1957 while Gene Likens was in residence as a student at Manchester College. Correspondence surrounding 1980 Niswander retirement events, including the symposium, "Contemporary Problems in Biology." 
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 College Campus and Town of North Manchester: Postcards, circa 1910MC2009/135a,b,c,d 

Two postcards, circa 1910, are of the College.   They are the same card showing a drawing of the four primarybuildings with two horse drawn carts on College Avenue.

  • MC2009/135a is addressed to Miss Lillian Haines, Warsaw, Indiana.  It has a 14 May 1910 postmark from North Manchester and also has a 1 cent stamp.
  • MC2009/135b is addressed to Miss Anna Beagle, Warsaw, Indiana with a postmark of March 1910 from North Manchester, along with a 1cent stamp.

MC2009/135c - Vandalia Park, North Manchester, Indiana. 
MC2009/135d - four college age girls around a desk.

 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/722 

Student photographs: Postcards

1Administration Building on snowy day.  Card sent on 16 July 1928 to Mr. Wm. Bender in Albion Ind.
2Administration Building with American flag at entrance.  Verso: text describing the new Administration Building, dedicated on 7 January 1921.
3Administration Building. 
4Photograph of lightposts at end of sidewalk to front entrance of Administration Building. 
5Interior of bookstore when it was located in the basement of the Administration Building. 
6-7Photograph of Oakwood Hall with several women on porch.  Labeled, Ladies' Home showing New Addition
8Photograph of Oakwood Hall's entrance with about twenty women on the porch.   Sent to Naomi Miller in Columbiana, Ohio from Elsie (Miller?).
9Photograph of group of women gathered on Oakwood Hall's porch, in about 1912 or 1913. 
10Photograph of construction of original gymnasium in1911. 
11Photograph of students posed in front of Ikenberry Hall.  Some are wearing commencement garb.
12Photograph of Ikenberry Hall.  Labeled on front:  Young Men's Hall.  North Manchester, Ind.  Sent on 17 May 1910 to Miss Mildred Cassel from North Manchester.

 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/384 

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

 
Manchester College Promotional: "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947 MC2009/99a,b 

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Featured in this newspaper spread are:

  • the Chime Tower and Oakwood Hall
  • Spartan Halls (barracks for men)
  • (the new dormitory to house 100 men and costing an estimated $225,000
  • Professor O. W. Neher and Professor Edward Kintner conferring in biology building with crayfish chart
  • Tennis courts and 30 trailers for married veterans
  • Campus radio station featuring Irvin Hoff, student and Dr. Orland lefforge, speech professor officiating as members of TKA, honorary speech fraternity, broadcast. Photographed are Wayne Miller, from North Manchester; Miss Elsie Rossmanith, Rensselaer; Ralph Yaney and Glen Crago, North Manchester
  • Coeds, Miss Anna Mae Ehrmin, Mishawaka and Carlton Stoddard, Louisville, Ohio
  • 1947 May Queen Mary Kathryn Cooper, Dayton, Ohio with football players John Krieg, Ft. Wayne and Ellis Lehman, Windbor, PA.
  • Miss Mary Jane Penrod, Bluffton, IN, learns how to be a school teacher at Thomas Marshall School with Mrs. Esther Mae Ashley, student teacher director, and Miss Lucille Wright, critic teacher, along with a class of schoolchildren.
  • Professors A. R. Eikenberry (Psychology), Fred R. Conkling (English) and Dr. C. S. Morris (Physics) in Administration Building with portrait of Otho Winger, President from 1911 - 1941 in background.
 
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

 
Miller, Amos: PhotographMC2004/635-34 Photograph from objects belonging to the Ida Miller, Otho Winger, Edith Miller and Bertha Miller Neher Stine families. Amos B. Miller is written on the back of the picture.   
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, 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.

 
Minser, Donald R.: Photograph Collection, circa 1938MC2004/238 

Donald R. Minser Photograph Collection.

 
Mount Morris College: Assorted ItemsMU2013/2 

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

 
Mount Morris College: Frantz, David, PostcardMC2008/66 

 Postcard of David Frantz and two others in their room at Mt. Morris College, Illinois, circa 1912. 

 
Mount Morris College: Mohler, R. E., Postcard Collection MC2004/211 

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

 
Mount Morris College: Neff, Ida Fields, Postcard CollectionMC2003/352  

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

 
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: Postcard Collection MC2003/76 

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

 
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. 
Native AmericansMC2007/67 "The American Indian," May, 1928, Vol. 2, No. 8. 
Neff, Ida Fields: Photograph Collection, circa 1916 - 1922MC2004/241 

Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection, including:

  • The Buckeye Sprouts.
  • Class in basketry.
  • Cora Heestand 1916.
  • Mabel Workman Hoff [BA 1922].
  • Manchester Fellows 1922.
  • Celesta Wine.  Roommate of Ida Fields 1917.
  • Winnifred Stutsman-Canada.
 
NegativesMU2018/46 

Negatives from circa the late 1960's and 1970's. More research is needed in order to more closely date the pictures which include: Football field, individual (Dan Taylor) and team football photos, theater, Women's Tennis, Homecoming (circa 1976), Coaches Claude Wolfe, James Gratz, Jack Jarrett, Bill Phillips (assistant coach), Basketball, Wrestling, and 1968 Track Team with pictures of Rob Gratz, Kent Stump, Kurt Stump, Dave Smith,  Craig Schneider, and Mike Wolfe.

 
News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001ROSeptember2012/25 News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process.  Not all of the releases have been recorded. 
Northeast Hall Oak Leaves, 8 April 1970  

See: Garver Hall. 

See Also: Oak Leaves, 8 April 1970 p.1

 
Oak Leaves: PlateMU2012/18, Folder #2 Oak Leaves plate of campus homes and residences. 
Oakwood Hall: Dorm LifeMU2013/136 One copy of a poem titled, "Nevermore," describing a feed in Oakwood Hall, 1925. 
Oakwood Hall: Photograph Circa 1958MC2012/49 Residence life in Oakwood Hall circa 1958 with students, Jean Noffsinger and Jayne Moore. 
Oakwood Open House November 1989: PhotographMC2010/112 

The photograph is labeled "Oakwood Open House, November, '89."  The students in the picture are identified as:

  • Haruko Yamamoto (Koko)
  • Vanessa Truss (MC Class of 1991)
  • Stempanie Peters (MC Class of 1993)
 
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."

 
Oppenheim, Etta H.Photo Box 186, MC2004/386  Tribute to Etta H. Oppenheim by Professor R. H. Miller.  
Parents' Weekend: PhotographsMC2004/131, Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 14 

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

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

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

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

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

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

See also:  Union Program Council; Photo Box 65.

 
Peace Studies: Deeter, AllenMC2009/185 

Peace Studies Materials Including Helman and Deeter Articles.

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

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

 
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).  
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: 1976-1977 Academic YearMU2019/11 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

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

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 2001 - May 2002 - Part 1MC2012/36g - Part 1 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2001 - September 2001.  
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. 
Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

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

 
Pottenger, James LeeMC2009/37 

Pottenger, James Lee, Class of 1939.

Letters, information about the debating team, photo, interesting items, see: Betty (Pottenger) Refior (Class of 1943) Collection MC2009/37.

 

See Also: Betty Pottenger Phelps Refior typed copies of her brother's letters that recorded his missionary experience.  Included in the collection are photographs, drawings, architectural plans and other memorabilia.  This collection is now at the DePauw University Archives, 11 E. Lrabee St., Greencastle, Indiana 46135

 

See also: Manchester College Bulletin August 1950 p.3
Pranks: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/307 Pranks pulled by students during President Helman's time as President. 
President Helman: History of Manchester CollegeMC2011/27 

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

 
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 Box: #3MU2016/20c 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed Campus Plan with guidelines for long range physical development.

1991 Student Housing Evaluation.

1990 Physical Plant Study.

Structural and regulative report of major Campus buildings.

1958 Plan of Campus Development.

 
President's 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: Primarily RobinsonMU2020/36 Files primarily belonging to President Robinson (some Helman): Treasurer and Business Manager, Director of Personnel, Print Shop, TIAA Cref and Investments, Summer Camps and Conferences, Director of College Union, Student Development, Campus Pastor, Residence Hall Planning, Vision '91, Admissions, Finanacial Aid, Vice President, Eldon Fahs. 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Residence, Bond Street: PhotographsMC2004/432 

Photographs of the President's Residence on Bond Street.

For more material related to President's Residence, see:  Tall Oaks.

 
Presidents: Homes and ResidencesMC General File: Presidents 

Presidents and their residences, a summary.

 
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: Self-Determination and Housing PoliciesMU2017/45a,b Newspaper articles and photograph documenting the campus tent-in during May 1969. One article writes,"...students staged a tent-in following a mass marriage ceremony....in a peaceful protest in support of self-determination and open housing policies." The marriage was performed by Rev. Ken Brown and its purpose was to demonstrate the students' desire to initiate a new relationship  resulting with the freedom to govern their relationship and create rules within their residences. 
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: 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: Newspaper PromotionalMC2009/99 

Newspaper spread: Promotional: "Rotogravuer, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947.

 
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 MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
Puterbaugh, John C.: Photograph Collection, circa 1898MC2004/283 

John C. Puterbaugh Photograph Collection.

  • Portrait of group of men (students).
  • Portrait of group of men and women.  Back is labeled "Thanksgiving 1898"
 
Quips, Jokes and NotesMC2010/148 

Quips and notes of indeterminate authorship found scrawled on the back of old student cards.  Circa 1938.

 
Radio: WBKE Scrapbook MC2010/68a,b 

WBKE scrapbooks.

 
Residence Hall AssociationMC2002/238 

Residence Hall Association Fliers Collection.

  1. Flyers from RHA weekends.
 
Residence Hall: Staff MC General File: Residence Hall, Staff 

Residence Hall Director advertisement, Residence Hall Coordinator workshop, Compensation of Residence Coordinators and assistants 1978-1979, expansion of Director of Women's Residence Halls apartment.

 
Residence HallsMC2002/309 

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

 
Residence LifeResidence Life: Additional Information and Photos See Also:  Student Development, The Manchester Monitor, 25 March 2003 p.6; Photo Boxes 69, 72, 147, 176. 
Residence Life: Experiential Theme UnitsMC2004/281 File #2 

An Experiential Theme Units flyer is part of this large collection of materials from the Office of Printing Services.

See Also:  Residence Life, Student Development

 
Residence Life: Men's Residence Hall HandbooksMC2004/254 

Men's Residence Hall Handbook Collection, 1963 - 1966.

 
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.

 
Residence Life: Photographs circa 1914MU2013/147 Two photograph Post Cards depicting residence life for female students circa 1914.  
Residence Life: PolicyMC2004/163 Residence Life: Forms for residence hall procedures, evaluation forms for R.A.s, lists of Residence Life staff members (1989-1994), guest hours policy materials, Student Personnel Services Committee minutes from February 14, 1970 meeting (visitation/guest hours policy changes). 
Romine, MarieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Romine, Marie Material related to Marie Romine, Residence Director of East Hall at Manchester College.   
Rooming Hall: PhotographMC2010/27 North Manchester College Rooming Hall.  Photograph of house with three people, circa early 1900's. 
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.

 
Rummel, MerleMU2018/94 Manchester graduate (1956), Merle Rummel, is an educator, Church of the Brethren minister, and historian.   
Sanger, LolaFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Sanger, Lola 

Letter of rejection to Lola Sanger for graduate study at an institution because Lola was a woman and the graduate school wrote: "in past experience where we found only one or two women uncomfortable in a class dominated by men....no women admitted."

 
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 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. 
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 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 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 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.

 
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. 
Senior Day: Ditch Day, PostcardMC2003/77 Senior Day Postcard 
Shafer, Edith Yaney Photograph CollectionMC2003/47 

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

 
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). 
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. 
Social Science Core I and II, History and Political ScienceMU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983).  
Special Events: Photographs, 1992-1993MC2004/133 

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

 

 
Stebing, Glen: Class of 1943 Photograph CollectionMC2011/60 A collection of photographs circa 1943 featuring Manchester College Alumnus, Glen Stebing's, classmates. 
Student Affairs: RecordsMC2006/13 Student Affairs 

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

 
Student Development Student Development: Additional Information 

See also:  Memorabilia; Residence Life; Photo Box 178.

 
Student Development: RecordsMC2002/259 

Student Development Records:

  • Unsorted
  • Those College Days, newsletter of the Office of Residence Life.
  • Student Development Newsletter, No. 14 August 1994.
 
Student Development: Student Personnel Services Committee CollectionMC2004/525 

Student Personnel Services Committee Collection:

File 1 contains information on committee appointments, community court, subcommittee on international student life, housing.

File 2 contains information on orientation, visitation policy, subcommittee on women's affairs.

 
Student Life at MC: Public Relations:MU2012/134 Images of individuals involved with BIology, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences. Pictures: Preparing ground near PERC -  Phonathon - sneakers in tree - residence life - student group portraits - theater - Union renovation - student volunteer projects - WBKE.  
Student Life Committee: Co-Educational HousingMC General File: Student Life Committee  

Recommendations from the Student Life Committee on Co-Eductional Housing.

 
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 Photographs: Linnie Snider, in "Weaver's Class 1896." MC2009/161 

One captioned photograph of a group of young people.

A bearded man in the photo holds a sign:

Weaver's

Class

of ____(18) 96.

 

 
Students: Correspondence, 1919 MC2008/95 

1919 letter from Manchester College alumnus, William Eley, that was written to his parents.  The enclosed letter confirms what students have known for a long time -- that some tests are worse than others....the donor.

 
Students: Photographs, 1890 - 1900'sMC2003/35 

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

 
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. 
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

 
Tall OaksMC2003/139 Tall Oaks Information Sheet, dated 28 July 1972, notes that the president's residence was completed in 1970 using funds from MC Board of Trustees and other "gifts from donors outside the regular college constituency."   
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: CorrespondenceMC2004/320 Correspondence surrounding the planning and construction of the president's residence, Tall Oaks, from the A. Blair Helman Papers.  
Tall Oaks: Guest BooksMU2013/154 Guest books from Tall Oaks, residence of Manchester University president.  Signatures span June 1994 through Christmas 2009. 
Tall Oaks: PhotographsPhoto Box 112: Tall Oaks 

Photographs of Tall Oaks.

For other pictures regarding the residences and homes of past presidents see: President's Residence--Bond Street.

 
Tall Oaks: Proposed PlansMC2003/298 

Architect's drawings of proposed Tall Oaks plans.

  • Color pencil drawing of north elevation.
  • Color pencil drawing by McGuire Shook Compton & Richey Architecture
 
Thomas, Frances SmithAlumni Box 187: Thomas, Frances Smith 

Frances Smith Thomas, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1939.  Student of Cordier, friend of Coretta Scott King and Yolanda King, educator, scholar, activist and musician.

See also:

  • Frances wrote a song about Manchester College. It can be found in the Music Filing Cabinet (IIS).
  • transcript of Frances Smith Thomas' memorial service, MC2007/134
 
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. 
Town of North Manchester: Smith, Frances and FamilyMC2008/07 

Smith, Frances:

Frances Smith, Manchester College alumni, Class of 1923, and her historical North Manchester family.

 
Van Winkle, Alma Rupel: Handbook and Cards circa 1898MU2013/100 

A Student's Hand-Book of North Manchester for The Year of 1898.

North Manchester College Prayer Meeting Topics - small pamphlet.

The College Sunday School, North Manchester, Indiana, December 1897 - attendance and grade card.

 

 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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.

 
Vision StatementMC2008/18 Vision Statement Development of the 2008 Vision Statement. Background material and drafts. 
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
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. 
Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Family Letter Before Tour, 1927MC2004/635-4 Otho and Ida Winger's first letter to family aboard the American Merchant 15 minutes before departure, 1927.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Book and PamphletMU2014/64 Otho Winger's book titled, "Memories of ...Manchester," and a pamphlet describing Winger's contributions to Manchester College since assuming the presidency in 1911. 
Women's Residence Organization / Association of Women Students (AWS)MC2002/285 

Women's Residence Organization and Association of Women Students collection of materials.

See Also:  Oak Leaves, 30 April 1964 p.2; 7 May 1964 p.1; 14 May 1964 p.1; 8 October 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.3; 10 December 1964 p.1; 14 January 1965 p.4; 25 February 1965 p.2; 18 March 1965 p.3

 
Women's Residence Organization / Association of Women Students (AWS)MC General File: Dress Code Collection  Women's Dress Code. 
Wright, Della: Photograph, circa 1898MC2003/325 Della Wright Photograph, circa 1898, Manchester College alumna.  
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.

 

 
Young's House, President: PhotographMC2010/159 One photograph of President Young's home, that would later become the College Hospital and finally the AAFRO House. 
Young, John F. Photograph CollectionMC2003/6  

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

 
Young, John F.: Stories from the Class of 1942MU2015/25 Correspondence belonging to John F. Young, along with pages of Manchester College memories submitted by the Class of 1942 in honor of their 50th class reunion. 

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
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.  
Bruderhoff: PublicationsBC2012/14 

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

 
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. 
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: -
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.

 
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: 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).

 
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.  
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.

 
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.

 
Nettie Senger, Missionary, China: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/11 Material regarding Nettie Senger, missionary to China. 
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.

 
 


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