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AAFRO Club, AAFRO House & ProgramMC2009/71-D 

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

 
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: Special Problems and TutorialsMU2017/10 

Special Problems proposals and approvals, along with approved Tutorial courses for the 1970's and 1980's.

 
Accounting Lab: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/57 Oak Leaves or Aurora images of the Accounting Lab. 
Administration BuildingMC2004/310  
Administration Building: Renovation correspondence
 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
Administration Building: Photographs and CDMC2002/292 

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

 
Administration Building: Postcard, Pre-1921 ViewMC2003/56 

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 Administration Building Postcard Collection.  
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

 
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."  
Advancement Centennial Event - Step Up To The Future Campaign: Slides and ScansMU2014/49 Slides and digital copies documenting the Centennial Celebration's October 1987 kick-off event for the "Step Up to the Future Campaign." 
Advancement: President's CircleMC2008/83 

President's Circle, 2006:

  • One page history of Manchester College.
  • Two invitations to hear the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert.
  • Two invitations to "An Evening on Stage," 13 November 2006 given to "The President's Circle."
 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/Campaign - The Manchester FundMC2008/05 

Continued Annual Support of the Manchester Fund, circa 2007.

 
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.

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Association MC2008/26 Alumni Register October 26, 1929 - October 28, 1961. 
Alumni Association: EventsLarge Box 18: Alumni Board  Alumni calendar and board 1998, welcome to the first East Hall Reunion.  
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

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

 
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 Reunions and Graduations: PhotographsMU2013/149 Photographs from commencement exercises and alumni reunions from 1908 forward. 
Athletic Department, History, Statistics, and RecordsLarge Box 21 

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

 
Athletic Department: Athletic Awards and Recognition, PhotographsPhoto Box 2, File Folder #1 

Photographs of athletic awards and events of special recognition: 1950's and 1960's.

 
Athletics: Football PhotographsMU2016/9 Football photographs from the 1970's, (1980's?), 1990's. Many students are identified. 
Athletics: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographsMU2012/51 

Athletics images from Oak Leaves or Aurora offices:

  • Football.
  • Women's soccer.
  • Men's Soccer.
  • Women's Tennis.
  • Women's Basketball.
  • Volleyball.
  • Baseball - Matt Dyer.
 
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. 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
Athletics: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2a - Folder #1 

Soccer - including but not limited to Cheri Rieman circa 1996.  Also pictures of David Harms, fans in the sidelines, Women's Volleylball, and Tennis circa 2000?

 
Athletics: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2c - Folder #2 

Photographs of Men's and Women's golf photographs and group shots. Also, pictures of Men's and Women's Cross Country. Image of athlete getting treated for leg injury.

 
Athletics: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/6 - Folder #1 
Cheerleading picture.
Women's and Men's Cross Country photographs.
These might have been taken in different years?
Liz Siminic
Darlen Schoudel
Gary Moughler
Amy Cook - Freshman
Tyson Dean - Senior
Ryan
 
Audio Recording: Men's Discussion Group, Debate Group, Radio ProgramMC2011/52 

Section One - Male Student Discussion:

A facilitator leads group discussion regarding military enlistment.

Section Two - Presentations

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

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

 
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: PhotographsMU2014/4 Photographs from the Office of the "Aurora" that appear to be from the years, 1997-1998 and 1998 -1999, and negatives from 1986 and 1986. 
Aurora: Photographs 2001MC2004/408 

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

  • Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
  • NRHH #83.
  • Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
  • Photographs of international students #14, #16.
  • Amnesty International #13.
  • Homecoming.
 
Aurora: Staff Photograph, 1910MU2012/1 - Folder 1 Historic photograph of the Aurora staff taken in 1910 in rather poor condition. 
Auroras,1960 and 1963 MC2009/26 1960 and 1963 Aurora gift from Charlotte Krasnick. 
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. 
Baseball Yearbooks: 2012, 2013, 2014MU2014/151 

Baseball yearbooks:

"HCAC Tournament Champions, 2012," "Mideast Regional Champions, 2013," and "Regular Season Conference Champs, 2014."

 
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.

 
Baseball, Women's: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2a - Folder #3 Snapshots of Women's Baseball - undated. 
Baseball: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2a - Folder #2 

Snapshots from the Oak Leave and Aurora offices that include Joe Edmondson, Dave and Freddy.

 
Baseball: RecordsMC2002/20 

Athletic Department Baseball: General information and newspaper clippings from 1980-1986 and 1989-1996.

 
Basketbal, Alford Experience: NCAA Basketball, 1995 MC2012/26 

Newspaper articles and memorabilia about Manchester College's participation in the NCAA 1995 Division III men's basketball tournament coached by Steve Alford to a 31-1 record and the national championship game.

 
Basketball, Men's: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2a - Folder #5 

Pictures of Men's Basketball circa 1995 - 1996 - 1997. Invitation Camp 1995 - 1996 - 1997 and other basketball photographs (undated).

 
Basketball, Women's: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/2a - Folder #4 
Women's Basketball pictures - with Nickey Bailey and Jenny Sipe.
 
Basketball, WomensMU2014/165 Women's Basketball 

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

 
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.

 
Basketball: Video, NCAA Division 3, 1994 and 1995MU2012/101 a 

VHS tape and DVD:  Inside - Behind the Scenes with a National Contender - Manchester College Spartans - NCAA Division 3  - 1994 and 1995. Baseline Productions, a Jeff Shafer and Rob Nichols video production.

 
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.

 
Bell Tower: Bumgerdner HallMC2008/163 This early undated photograph was taken before the Chime Tower was constructed.  The image is of a single bell in the tower of the east structure of the Administration Building, also known as Bumgerdner Hall. A flag on top of the tower reads '04 (1904).
 
Berrigan, Philp and McAlister, ElizabethMC2007/45 

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

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

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

 
Bethany Theological SeminaryMC2008/38 

Bethany Seminary feature in Manchester College Bulletin, circa 1921.

 
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. 
Biology Classroom 1894: PhotographMC2011/225 

A photograph of Biology Class circa 1894 at Manchester College.

 
Board of Trustees: Changes for 2013MU2013/3 Changes made to the structure of the Board of Trustees during 2012 with implementation 1 January 2013.  
Board of Trustees: Issues Surrounding Winger's RetirementMU2017/99 Minutes of the Board of Trustees and Executive Board of Manchester College, 1929 - 1930's incomplete. History surrounding the final years of Otho Winger's presidency. 
Books: Student and Professor CreatedMU2020/71 Titltes: "Modern Poetry," modern poems Collected by members of The Modern Poetry Class of 1927-28 - "A Collection of Poems on the Philosophy of Life," compiled by John Edgar Finney, Volumes 1 and II, circa 1926 - "Facts About Latin America" - "Hymn Studies," a compilation by the Class in Sacred Art, 1928-1929 -  "Cicero's Library," by Louise Grossnickle, c. 1929 - "Meditation," by Joan Wheeler Krumlauf (book on art)  - "Poems on the Lure of the Road," collected by Cecil Snyder, 1925-1926 - "Recreational Projects and Stunts, Recreational Projects and Stunts for Taking the Wreck out of Recreation," prepared by Garrett Eppley and James Newcom - Study Manual for History of the West (The American Frontier, 1607-1890), compiled by C. Ray Keim - Children('s) Literature in Manchester College Library, 1941 - "A Partial Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles of St. Paul," by R. C. Wenger, 1926. 
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. 
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. 
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: 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 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 Peacemaker Award, First Annual MC2004/741  Framed award given to Wilbur E. Mullen.  
Brethren RootsMU2019/64 Brethren Roots, The Quarterly Journal Published by the Fellowship of Brethren Genealogists - Spring 1999 - Fall 2018. 
Brown, Viona: MemorialMU2014/1 Widow of Professor Ken Brown, Manchester College alumna, Viona Brown, was a wellspring of love to all. 
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 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. 
Buildings: Campus HousingMU2016/26 These series of photographs appear to be buildings owned and operated by Manchester College that were utilized for student housing. 
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: East Hall, PostcardMC2003/63 East Hall postcard with black and white photograph, labeled, "East Hall, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana."   
Buildings: Naming of East Hall and Ikenberry HallMC2002/2r Minutes of Naming and Dedication Committee for the naming of East Hall and Ikenberry Hall.   Collection includes correspondence, donor information, financial information. Partially restricted.  
Buildings: Oakwood Hall PostcardMC2003/95 Oakwood Hall Postcard with color photograph of original Oakwood Hall. 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Bulletin of the Peace Studies InstituteMC2007/138 Comprehensive set rof the Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute. 
Bumgerdner Hall and Bible School: Early Photograph MU2012/78 Two copies of the same image: A view of East College Avenue - looking eastward -  showing the Bible School (West) and Bumgerdner Hall (East).  The Howe House can also be seen on the south side of the street opposite Bumgerdner Hall. 
Burke, Eldon: James T. Westwood CollectionMC2010/74 

James T. Westwood Collection:

  • Biographical materials about Professor Eldon Burke and William Schuhle with a large caricature of Burke drawn by Schuhle. 
  • "Bibliography for the Study of World History," with a supplementary bibliography on "The Russian Revolutions and the Soviet Regime," compiled by Dr. Eldon R. Burke, Ph. D.
 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographsMU2012/47 

Camp Mack pictures including games, food, singing and bikes.

 
Campus ScenesMU2016/42 Campus Scenes from 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983. 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

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

 
Centennial: Tree Planting ProgramMC2007/109 

Centennial Tree Planting Program 1989 - 1990:

Plaque commemorating donors1989 - 1990.

 
Central States College Association MC2008/34 CSCA Research Project on Student Attitudes, Values and Beliefs. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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

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

 

 

 
Chacour, Elias: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographMU2012/49 Photograph of Elias Chacour when he spoke on campus, 1993.   
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." 

 
Children's Theatre with Jill Morgan: VideoMU2014/26 

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

 
Children's Theatre: Video, 1991MU2014/28 

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

 
Chinese Book: Sun Yat-senMC2011/95 

One beautifully bound Chinese book with silk cover and gold flecked case presented to Dr. Winger by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, in 1930. The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China."  This is thought to be an original first copy.

 
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 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 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: Dutch KLM Crash,1958MC2008/54 1958 Dutch KLM Crash Following Schwarzenau 250 Year Anniversary of the Church of the Brethren Celebration. 
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: Camp Wellston, Garver PapersMC2003/342 Camp Wellston Material from the Earl 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.

 
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.

 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Avenue: PostcardsMC2003/62 College Avenue postcard.  
College House: Move, PhotographsMC2004/434 Three shots of an unidentified college house being moved to 9th Street.  
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.

 
Communications: WBKE, Forensics, DramaMU2019/74 

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

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

 
Community Court: Photograph, Oak LeavesMU2012/3 - Folder #2 

Possibly a picture of Community Court, circa 1991.

 
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 #048: Caldwell, Carl, "Faculty Series," 1978Convocation #48: Caldwell, Carl, 1978 

Dr. Carl Caldwell delivers a presentation as part of the "Faculty Series," on 3 April 1978.  He talks about witches, witchcraft and witch beliefs to see the implications of all of this for us.

 
Convocation #050: Helman, A. Blair, "Opening Convocation," 1978Convocation #50: Helman, A. Blair, 1978 President A. Blair Helman delivers the opening convocation speech on 7 September 1978.  This recording is of the convocation service as well, including a welcome by campus minister, Robert Knechel, singing, prayer, a presentation about being students on campus, as well as President Helman's words. 
Convocation #056: Hartman, KenMC2011/26 wave sound 

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

 
Convocation #058: Firebaugh, Dr. Morris, "Nuclear Discussion," 1979Convocation #58: Dr. Morris Firebaugh, 1979 

Dr. Morris Firebaugh,  Manchester Graduate (1959). Raises issues behind nuclear energy, 26 March 1979.

Sister Burtell, expert on environmental health, responds to Firebaugh's presentation.

 
Convocation #060: Johnson, Kathyrn, "Sex Roles," 1979Convocation #60: Johnson, Kathyrn, 1979 Dr. Kathyrn Johnson speaks on "sex Roles," 9 April 1979. 
Convocation #061: Hayes, Larry, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues," 1979Convocation #61: Hayes, Larry, 1979 In Convocation #61, 23 April1979, Larry Hayes presents, "Mass Media-Values for Deciding Issues." 
Convocation #065: Fuller, Barb, "Healing the Wounds of the Vietnam War," 1979Convocation #65: Barb Fuller, 1979 Mrs. Barbara Fuller, a theologan and peacemaker, has traveled to Vietnam to work for reconcilliation.  She is a member of many boards and organizations that work for peace and justice. 
Convocation #070 B: Kaplow, Herb - ABC News CorrespondentConvocation #70B: Kaplow, Herb, 1980 ABC news correspondent, Herb Kaplow, speaks on 8 February 1980. 
Convocation #070A: Helman, President A. Blair - Opening Convocation - February 1980Convocation #70A: Helman, President A. Blair, 1980 President A. Blair Helman presents opening Convocation on 4 February 1980. 
Convocation #071: Strasman, Gavriel, "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," 1980Convocation #71: Strasman, Gavriel, 1980 Gavriel Strasman speaks on "The Middle East Situation: Current Reflections," on 18 February 1980. 
Convocation #077: Discussion Day April, 1980Convocation 77: Discussion Day 1980 Recording of Manchester College Discussion Day 24 April 1980. 
Convocation #078: Tucker, Jerry - Faculty Series - 1980Convocation Tape #78, Tucker, Jerry, 1980 Dr. Jerry Tucker - as part of the Manchester Colleg Faculty Series - speaks in convocation on 28 April 1980. 
Convocation #080: Helman, A. Blair, September 1980Convocation Tape #80: Helman, A. Blair, 1980 Manchester College President A. Blair Helman gives the opening convocation 3 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 A: Adams, Walter, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," 1980Convocation Tape #81A: Adams, Walter, 1980 Dr. Walter Adams gives a presentation, "Inflation, Recession, and All That Stuff," on 11 September 1980. 
Convocation #081 B: "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Iinvolvements," 1980Convocation Tape #81B: 15 September 1980 

Convocation 81B, "Experiencing Diversity of Values and Involvements," 15 September 1980.

 
Convocation #082: Butterbaugh, Ed, "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 1980Convocation #82: Butterbaugh, Ed, 1980 Ed Butterbaugh, who would become interim President of Manchester College, speaks on "Mono, Stereo, or Live," 25 September 1980. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald, "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980Convocation Tape #83: Durnbaugh, Donald, 1980 

Manchester College alumnus, Donald Durnbaugh, presents "Confessions of a Searcher," at the Academic Convocation 29 September 1980.

 
Convocation #119: Stevens, Leigh HowardMU2014/84 wave sound Musician Leigh Howard Stevens performs in Convocation on 1 March 1982. 
Convocation #120: Dushkin, Dr. RonaldMU2014/85 wave sound Dr. Donald Dushkin presents, "Fully Healthy/Fully Alive," in Convocation on 8 March 1982. 
Convocation #123: Bielesiak, "Poland in Crisis," 1982Convocation #123: Jack Bielasiak,1982 Dr. Jack Bielasiak delivers an address, "Poland in Crisis," on 29 March 1982.  At this time he was Assistant Professor of Political Science at Indiana University.  Born in Poland, he lived there through his teenage years and then came to the United States with his family. 
Convocation #124: Viehweg, StephenMU2014/87 wave sound Stephen Viehweg presents a Senior Series Convocation on 5 April 1982. 
Convocation #128: Teegarden, MattMU2014/88 wave sound Matt Teegarden presents a Senior Series Convocation on 3 May 1982. 
Convocation #130: Helman, A. BlairMU2014/90 wave sound President A. Blair Helman speaks during Opening Convocation 1 September 1982. 
Convocation #140 Clarke, JamesMU2014/95 wave sound Jim Clark presents a Senior Series Convocation on 19 November 1982. 
Convocation #142: Moscowitz, RaymondMU2014/97 wave sound Raymond Moscowitz, former instructor of journalism at Manchester College, presents a Convocation on 31 January 1983, "A Tiny Flame For World Peace." 
Convocation #143: McFadden, Dr. Wilbur, "The Last Epidemic"Convocation #143: McFadden, Wilbur The tape is labeled so that the listener expects to hear a presentation by Dr. Wilbur McFadden, 7 February 1983, "The Last Epidemic."   However, there are several presenters and Dr. McFadden is not identified (but he might be if someone listens to the entire recording).  A presenter gives a physical description of what happens during nuclear war.  He uses San Francisco as an example and projects what would happen if the city suffered a nuclear strike. 
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 #187: Wu, Wenzhong, "A Perspective on Life Within New China" Convocation #187: Wu, Wenzhong, 1985 Wenzhong Wu delivers the talk, "A Perspective on Life Within New China," on 4 February 1985.  At the time of the address Wu was a citizen of the People's Repulic of China was on a two year teaching exchange program. 
Convocation #191: Deavel, Dr. Gary, "A Birthday Bouquest for Sebastian," 1985Convocation #191: Gary Deavel, 1985 A recital by Dr. Gary Deavel.  Not all pieces are by Bach, but the entire recital is in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach. 
Convocation #201: On the Enjoyment of OperaMU2015/119 "On the Enjoyment of Opera," "A View from Germany," a recital given by Herr Doring and accompanist during Convocation on 7 October 1985. 
Convocation #210: Siders, RonMU2014/99 wave sound Ron Sider presents Convocation on 3 March 1986, "Would Jesus Kill Communists to Defend Democracy?" 
Convocation #211 B: Collins, JosephMU2015/103b 11 March 1986 Discussion Day presentation by Dr. Joseph Collins. 
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: Harris, Sydney, "On the Topic of Communication"MC2011/25 Author and newspaper columnist, Sydney Harris talks about "Communication" during convocation. 
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.  
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. 
Dances: PostersMC2009/71, File Folder D: Dances 

1976 "Halloween Dance featuring The Three Traces."

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

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

1991 Presidential Ball, "The Future is Ours."

April 1993 Presidential Ball, "New Beginnings."

1992 Formal, "Sailing with the Night."

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

 
Deavel, R. Gary: HouseMC2004/433 

R. Gary Deavel House Photograph Collection, including:

  • Moving the house.  Labeled on back:  College House moved to N. Bond (Deavel).  Moved from N. Home Ave.
 
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
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).  
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs ProgramLarge Box 114 

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

 
Doris B. Garey Postcard CollectionMC2003/106 Doris B. Garey Postcard Collection. 
Drawings, East of East Street and West of East Street: ACAD-R12 Computer ProgramMC2011/209 

ACAD-R12 computer program with actual drawings that are unreadable in 2011 because there is no campus computer program able to read them. These files were compressed 4/5/1996.

2 discs and one CD with information that was transferred to CD by Stan Pittman's staff in 2010.  The discs are labeled as containing drawings, "East of East Street," and "West of East Street" and were compressed 5 April 1996.

 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

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

 
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. 
East Hall: MemorabiliaMU2019/91 Items found behind a desk and bulletin board during the 2019 Summer renovation of East Hall. 
East Hall: PhotographsPhoto Box 107  Photographs of East Hall.  
East Hall: PhotographsOversized Photograph Collection East Hall photographs: Buildings/Campus Scenes.  
East Street ApartmentsOak Leaves See:  Oak Leaves,15 May 1968, p.1. 
East Street Apartments Construction BidsMU2013/20 

Bids for the construction of married students' housing - "East Street Apartments."

 
East Street Apartments Photograph CollectionMC2004/431 

Photographs of East St Apartment:

  • Small bonfire in distance.  Labeled on back:  End of Kintner house--the bonfire.
 
East Street ClosureThe News-Journal  See: The News-Journal 10 June 1998 p.1-2. 
Easter Egg HuntMC2002/97 

Easter Egg Hunt Newspaper Clipping Collection.

 
Easter in the ClassroomMC2006/31: He is Risen, Amen Picture #22, blackboard.  "Happy Easter He is Risen, Amen" Photo of black board, perhaps from Professor Rieman's class? This is part of a larger collection MC2006/31.  Professor T. Wayne Rieman had a reputation for bold statements such as this.  The picture might have come from one of his classrooms. 
Eastman, Michael: Faculty/StaffFaculty/Staff Boxes: Eastman, Michael Announcement of Michael Eastman's resignation and short description of Michael's career at Manchester University. 
Eastman, VictoriaFaculty/Staff Boxes: Eastman, Victoria Material regarding Victoria Eastman.  
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.

 
Event PhotographsMU2018/62 David Waas and Dick Harshbarger are included in pictures of at least three events taking place on Manchester's campus (circa late 1960's?).  
Faculty and Staff: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/3 - Folder #4 

Faculty and Staff pictures:

  • Denise Howe - Director of Writing Center, circa 1995.
  • Jean Anne Tribolet.
  • Brad Grinstead, Chris Wells, Fred Unsicker.
  • Ken Brown
 
Faculty/Staff Announcements: 2013MU2020/60 

Copies of E-mail announcements regarding changes in Faculty and Staff for 2013.

 
Faculty/Staff PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Fashion Show: Men's, Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/7a - Folder #5 Snapshots from men's fashion and talent shows. 
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. 
Financial Records: Articles of Incorporation andLedger 1931-1941MU2015/34 

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

 
Food Service: The Oaks, PhotographsMC2003/368 

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

 
FootballMU2020/3 

Football (with laces) circa 1933.

 
Football ImagesMU2012/2a - Folder #6 Football images with contact sheet dated 08 31 96 A  [31 August 1996). 
Football: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/4 - Folder #1 Football snapshots circa 1977. 
Football: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/4 - Folder #2 Undated Football pictures and snapshots.  Some possibly from 2001. 
Football: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/4 - Folder #3 Football pictures undated and unidentified.  Some might be from the mid 1990's (?). 
Forensics MC2001/110 

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

 
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

Materials collected by and related to David Friermood. Also, information on campus buildings and presidents. Retirement photographs of Friermood, Pat Weller, and Linda Richards.

Videos: Eel River Dam Removal, 2005 Alumni Honors Banquet, 2004 A Cappella Alumni Concert, 2004 Wine Recital Hall Dedication, 2004 Honors Convocation 2004.


 

 

 
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: Prior to Stairs RenovationMC2009/191 Slide of Funderburg Library before east stairs renovation.  
Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMU2013/98 

Advancement materials including but not limited to:

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

 

 
Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMU2013/97 

Office of University Advancement

Publications: from 2013.

Students First! The Campaign for Manchester, News and Updates.

Creating a Legacy, Spring 2013.

Programs: - including the Otho Winger Society, President's Society, and Endowed Scholarship events.

 
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: Focus on the SeventiesMU2013/99 

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

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

Focus on the Seventies Transmittal Forms - CONFIDENTIAL.

 
Gardner HallMC2004/419 

Gardner Hall Photograph Collection.

 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
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. 

 
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. 
Gladdys Muir Peace House and GardenMC2007/179a and b 

Gladdys Muir Peace House and Garden: Background, fundraising, architectural plans.

 
Gochenaur, JackFaculty/Staff Large Boxes, Sanctum Materials related to Jack Gochenaur. 
Goss, Madonna Wine: Video TributeMC2008/64 MC alumna, Madonna Wine Goss ,Video Tribute by Bill Jacobs. 
Graduation 2013: Baccalaureate and Commencement Program BookletMU2013/79 "Where Journeys Begin," program booklet for the 124th Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises, 19 May 2013. 
Graduation 2015: Baccalaureate and Commencement Program BookletMU2015/33 Manchester University Baccalaureate and Commencement program booklet, 17 May 2015. 
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. 
Habitat for Humanity: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/7a - Folder #2 Photographs of Habitat for Humanity or Volunteer Services. Pictures of individuals working on a house. 
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. 
Hawthorn Program: FilesMU2014/163 Dr. Onyegi's records of the Hawthorne Program (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) – A Lilly funded grant designed to help prepare Hispanic and African American middle school (grades 6-8) students for college. Some records are confidential. 
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: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/9 

Information and photographs about A. Blair and Pat Helman.

Photographs from the farewell celebration and from the welcoming of President Robinson and family.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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: Postcard, Dead Man's Hill, Argonne, 1918MC2009/136 History, Indiana and Local: Postcard: Dead Man's Hill, Captured by the 35th, 26 September 1918, Argonne.  
Holsinger, Clyde: Memorial Service Audio RecordingMC2011/28 An audio recording of Dr. Clyde W. Holsinger's memorial service, 18 April 1975.   
Homecoming: Kings and Queens, Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/7a - Folder #3 Homecoming and other Kings and Queens circa the 1900's and beyond. 
Homecoming: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/14 The pictures are most likely from the October 1998 Homecoming festivities. They include the Homecoming King and Queen and Homecoming parade in the rain.  Also included are images of Football, Soccer, President Marden and "Now is the Time, Steele for Congress." 
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.

 
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, Margaret: Photograph AlbumMU2015/104 The photograph album of MC alumna, Margaret Ann Huber Yoder (MC Class of 1924), and her husband's, Laurel Yoder's, 1928 MC graduation announcement. 
Inauguration: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/54 

One photograph is marked "inauguration" - perhaps of President Robinson?  A. Blair Helman is in the picture.  Some other faculty members are identified.

 
Independent Study Papers: BiologyMC2012/68a-jj Independent Study Papers: Biology. 
Independent Study Papers: HistoryMC2012/73a-j Independent Study Papers: History. 
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). 
Institutional Planning Reports, 1984, 1990 and 1991MC2008/30 

Institutional Planning Reports

1.  Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, progress Report 27 April 1990.

2.  Vision '91 - Focusing on Growth and Excellence, proposal.

3.  Report of the Task Force for program Adjustment to President A. Blair Helman, December, 1984.

4.  Report of the Forward Planning Committee, 6 October 1984.

 
Institutional ResearchMC2009/171  

This folder contains but is not limited to the following:

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

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

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

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

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

6.  1985 Freshman Profile from selected institutions.

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

8.  Fall Term 1992: majors listed by incoming Freshmen

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

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

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

12.  1971 questionnaire.

13.  Freshmen placement (1990?).

14. Incoming student testing results.

 
Institutional Research: How the Class of 1998 Came to Manchester College MC2009/168 

Institutional Research: "How the Class of 1998 Came to Manchester College."

1. One report giving characteristics of students from Fall 1994 through graduation 1998.

 
Institutional Research: 1952 National Sophomore Testimg Program ReportMC2010/44 Institutional Research: Final Report on the 1952 National Sophomore Testing Program, 1952. - CONFIDENTIAL FILE. 
Institutional Research: National College Sophomore Testing Program Results, 1952 MC2009/183 

Institutional Research: 

1. National College Sophomore Testing Program Summary of Results for Manchester College,1952. CONFIDENTIAL FILE.

 
Institutional Research: Sophomore Comprehensive Tests comparison 1967 through 1971 MC2009/169 1. Comparison of Sophomore Comprehensive Tests 1967 through 1971 for Science, Humanities and Social Science-History.  
International Fair RecordsMU2018/111 Background materials, programs, and photographs related to the 1993,1994 and 1995 International Fairs. Extensive article about Andrew Cordier, his wit and wisdom, and the intersection of his UN career with world events. 
Jackson, Rev. Jesse: Speech at Manchester CollegeMC2011/7 wave sound 

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

 
January Term : 1970 Usumacinta Newspaper SpreadMC2010/103 

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

 
January Term: 1970 Usumacinta ExpeditionMU2013/115 DVD and MP4 video A video documentary of the 1970 January Term expedition that Professor James R. C. Adams led to Usumacinta. Participants primarily included James R. C. Adams and Manchester College students. 
January Term: Enrollment Reports1973 - 1981MC2008/31  

January Term enrollment reports from the Office of Institutional Research.

  • 1. Office of Institutional Planning and Research, January Term Enrollments, 1981 - 1985.
  • 2.  January Courses, March 13, 1985.
  • 3.  January Term Enrollment Patterns of Graduated Seniors (1978).
  • 4.  Report:  "What Do Students Take in the January Term?" from the Office of Institutional Research, 6/28/1973.
 
January Term: Israel by Lichtsinn June 2006 MU2015/30 Images from Jill Lichtsinn's Israel experience during 2006.  
Jean Childs Young Intercultural CenterMU2018/11 Video of the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Jean Childs Young Intercultural Center along with digital copy of the program. 
Johnson, Dorothy Winnifred: MU2017/19 

Former MC professor, Dorothy Johnson, is interviewed by Victoria Eastman regarding Dorothy's membership in the Delta, Kappa, Gamma, Alpha, Zeta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators.

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

Ray Keim: A historical site recital tour,(A Field Course in History) Sponsored by Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, July 4 - August 1, 1933 - This tour started at North Manchester and proceeded down the Wabash and Mississinewa Rivers as far as Lafayette, covering nearly three thousand miles. A map is included with the brochure.

 
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.

 
Klingler, Charles: CollectionMC 2011/234 Boxes 3 and 4 

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

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

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

 
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). 
Lehman, Godfriedi (Gottfried): Choral Book, 1712 MC2009/93 Godfriedi Lehman Choral Book, 1712, hand-copied. From Cassell Library.  
Lehman, Lois: Student PhotographMC2010/87, Folder #12 Lehman, Lois (BA '29): sitting on stone in front of east end of Ad building.
 
Little Siblings Weekend: Photographs, Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/55 Photograph - possibly from Little Siblings Weekend
Local History: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana,MC2007/174 History, Indiana and Local: "Hoosier Heritage, A Legacy of Living History," Central Indiana, Volume 1, published by the Activity Department ARA Living Centers - Eastern Division, 1983. 
Local History: The Indianian, 1899MC2008/27 History, Indiana and Local: The Indianian, 1899; "Historic and Picturesque Indiana - Wabash County," (including a section about Manchester College). 
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 BulletinsShelving Units in Archives Office and Archives IS 

Manchester College Bulletins, a publication of Manchester College.

 
Manchester College: Advertising FansMU2017/86 23 fans from the U. O. Colson Company of Paris, Illinois, advertising Manchester College. 
Manchester College: Cabinet Meeting Notes and Cabinet Tactical Meeting Notes 14 July 2009 - 31 May 2011 and Strategic Goals 2009 - 2010MC2011/202 Manchester College: Cabinet Meeting Notes and Cabinet Tactical Meeting Notes 14 July 2009 - 31 May 2011 and Strategic Goals 2009 - 2010. 
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: Financial RecordsMC2007/13: July 7, to December 12, 1898 

Financial records of the College from July 7, to December 12, 1898: Handwritten record of income and expenses. Alice King 7-16-1898, A. B. Ulrey 7-19-1898, Ladies Home, Brickwork, Plastering, Stamps, Gasoline, etc., part of the larger collection MC2007/13, Financial Records of Manchester College.

 
Manchester College: Financial RecordsMC2009/158 Manchester College Financial Statement July 31, 1957 & 1956.  
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: Ideals, Objectives, RequirementsMC2008/84 

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

 
Manchester College: Older PhotographsMC2011/57 Photo album containing 5" x 7" black and white photographs of buildings and scenes on Manchester College Campus. 
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 Subscription Agency MC2009/17 

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

 
Manchester Symphony OrchestraMC2007/133 The Manchester Symphony Society in cooperation with Manchester College sponsors a community-oriented symphony called the Manchester Symphony Orchestra.   North Manchester has been the smallest community in the United States to support a full symphony orchestra. This collection contains brochures, schedules and programs.  
Manchester Symphony OrchestraLarge Boxes 102 and 103  

Manchester Symphony Orchestra publicity, programs and articles.

 
Map: Historical State MapMU2012/95 "Gram's Superior Series of State Maps," published by George F. Cram, Chicago, New York.  In fragile condition. 
Marketing Materials: Student Photographs and Marketing EmployeesMU2014/161 

2006 student photographs.

Student Wall of Fame Pictures, 2005-2006.

Graduation images circa 2004/2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Newspaper article featuring Chudzynski and Brenda Carver.

MC Visual Identity Guide.

 

 
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).

 
May Day Celebrations: 1930 - 1948MU2013/32 C Photographs of May Day celebrations spanning 1930 through 1948, along with Queens of the May and their Courts. 
May Day Celebrations: of the 1920'sMU2013/32 B 

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1950'sMU2013/32 D 

Photographs of May Day celebrations, along with Queens and their Courts from the 1950's.

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1960'sMU2013/32 E Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Queens and their Courts, from the 1960's. 
May Day Celebrations: The 1970' s through 1993 MU2013/32 F Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Day Queens and their Courts from 1970 through 1993. 
May Day Weekend: Oak Leaves or Aurora PhotographsMU2012/50 Contact sheet of May Day Weekend events, including Mud Volleyball. 
May Day: Homecoming, Valentine and May DayMU2013/32 A Photographs of 1943 and 1969 Valentine Queens and Court.  Pictures of Homecoming Queens and Courts for various years during the 1960's and 1970's.  Unidentifiable pictures from May Day celebrations circa 1920 and forward. 
May Day: Photograph CollectionMC2004/127 

May Day photographs, 1992 through 1995.

 
May Day: Queen and Court, Oak LeavestMU2012/7b - Folder #1 May Day Queen and Court photographed by Professor Hoff, circa the 1960's. 
Men's Basketball 2010: Manchester College vs. University of New MexicoMC2011/232 

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

 
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. 
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.

 
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: Fire, 1931, PhotographsMC2009/146a-e 

Photographs of the 1931 fire at Mt. Morris College.

 
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.

 
Moyer, Faye: African and Mideast Artifacts CollectionLarge Box: Museum  Correspondence regarding the Faye Moyer African and Mideastern artifacts collection.  
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Multicultural and Intercultural: Pictures and PamphletsMU2014/158 Pictures, pamphlets and memorabilia from A.A.F.R.O House. 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictOne Large Box Historical materials related to the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
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. 
Music: Photographs from the Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/52 

Music images:

  • Male student playing french horn.
  • Band playing in the PERC gymnasium
 
Myers, Michaele: Collection of Actress from Sydney, IndianaMU2014/6 

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

 
Myers: Actress, Michaele Myers Collection. MC2009/156 

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

 
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.

 
National Science Foundation: June 1962MU2012/66 

Photograph of participants in the National Science Foundation summer institute at Manchester College, summer of 1962.  One publication that served as a type of "yearbook" for the experience. Biographical information related to Charles Bolden, an NSF summer institute participant.

 

 
Native American Pottery Sherds: ArizonaMC2007/139 Native American relics - potsherds from Arizona pueblo and some (Miami) tool fragments found on the Manchester campus 
Native American: Cemetery DataMU2013/155, Folder 6 Native American cemetery data from the Peru Public Library and Miami County Library. 
Natural Sciences Division: Science Club 1944 - 1948MC2007/137: Science Club Minutes and Records 1944 - 1948 Science Club Minutes and records 1944 - 1948.  These materials are part of the large collection, Financial Records of Manchester College MC2007/137. 
Neff Scrapbook: Professor Schutz and FamilyMC2008/186  Photographs of J. Raymond Schutz with family from the Scrapbook of Ida Fields Neff. 
Newman Catholic Fellowship: Aurora PhotographMC2004/408: Newman Catholic Fellowship #62 The Newman Catholic Fellowship photograph #62 is part if the larger Aurora Photograph Collection 2001 MC2004/408. 
Newman, Paul: Contact PrintsMU2013/8 Contact prints of Paul Newman's stop on campus in April of 1968 while campaigning for Senator Euguene McCarthy who was seeking the Democatic presidential nomination. 
North Manchester BuildingsFile Folder: Local History Section, northeast shelving unit, (IS).  History, Indiana and Local: Hotel, Town of North Manchester:  Lantz House, Sheller Hotel, Grimes Hotel and Hospitality House.  
North Manchester: Tree ProgramMC2007/162 Tree Program Poster. 
Northeast Hall Oak Leaves, 8 April 1970  

See: Garver Hall. 

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

 
Nutt, Grady: ConvocationMC2011/48 Mr. Grady Nutt is a comedian and a minister.  He performed at Manchester College on 7 April 1975. 
Oak Leaves or Aurora: ImagesMU2012/22 

Contact sheets and negatives from either Oak Leaves or Aurora offices.  These were taken during the Parker Marden Years. Carnival images.

 
Oak Leaves or Aurora: PhotographsMU2012/23 
Contact SheetOak Leaves or Aurora Pictures
International Fair
 
Oak Leaves or Aurora: Photographs, 1997MU2012/21 
Photographs circa  1997Oak Leaves or Aurora Pictures
  • Athletics and cheerleading photos with negatives.
 
Oak Leaves: Contact Sheets and PhotographsMU2012/13 Pictures most likely from September 1998.  They include, Soccer, a buffet, Benson Onyegi, Football, and a demonstration about the Palestinian condition. 
Oak Leaves: Idea Box, Photograph and Printing RemnantsMU2014/2 A wooden suggestion box from the "Oak Leaves" office, wood-backed plates for printing, some photographs. 
Oak Leaves: Metal Printing PlatesMU2012/17 Metal plates used for printing from the Oak Leaves Office that was dissassembled and moved on 14 May 2012. 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/8 - Folder #1 Identified and unidentified pictures of faculty, staff and students. 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/11 - Folder #1 Primarily pictures of students and possibly the Oak Leaves staff somtime during the 1990's?  Unidentified photographs including Groundskeeping. 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/16 - Folder #1 

These pictures appear to be from 2004 and 2005.  They are snapshots of students on campus,  theatrical production, Schwalm Hall alarm, Day of Silence - Night of Noise.

 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/16 - Folder #2 An assortment of unidentified and undated pictures.  These images might related to January term trips, Habitat for Humanity, and concerns in the Middle East.  Student photographs are included. 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/7a - Folder #4 

A variety of photographs:

  • Halloween - costumes - circa the 1990's.
  • International Fair - circa the 1990's?
  • Campus staff including Patty Cox in Foodservice.
  • Barbeque and music on the "lawn" with a stack of CDs.
  • Mock United Nations (circa the 1990's?).
  • "Opening?" Perhaps opening events at the beginning of school.
  • Tunnel.
  • Siren.
 
Oak Leaves: PhotographsMU2012/129 Photographs from the Office of the Oak Leaves. Pictures include men's basketball (circa mic 1990's) and men's wrestling. 
Oak Leaves: Photographs and Corresponding Contact SheetsMU2012/15 Pictures are most likely from November 1998.  They include football, students and professors, Habitat for Humanity, theShack-a-Thon, theater, and soccer. 
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: Photographs, Contact Sheets, 1992 - 1995.MU2012/7c These contact sheets include but are not limited to the identified images of people and events from 1992 - 1995. 
Oak Leaves: Photographs, ID 09 17 95MU2012/7a - Folder #1 

Contact sheets and students photographs, 1995.  People in sombreros. Golf pictures

 
Oak Leaves: PhotographyMU2012/3 - Folder #1 

Amusing photography "bloopers" with captions.

 
Oak Leaves: PlateMU2012/18, Folder #2 Oak Leaves plate of campus homes and residences. 
Oak Leaves: PlatesMU2012/18 - Folder #3 

Plates of President Otho Winger.

 
Oak Leaves: PlatesMU2012/18 - Folder #4 Oak Leaves: Plate of floutist, and plates of employees. 
Oak Leaves: PlatesMU2012/18 - Folder #5 

Oak Leaves plates circa the 1950's.

  • Firemen hosing with water.
  • Group of students.
  • Men's tennis.
 
Oak Leaves: TemplatesMU2012/18 - Folder #1 Cardboard-like plates probably used in the printing process.  Some subjects and images are identified. 
Oakwood Hall: PostcardsMC2003/57 Postcards of the original Oakwood Hall, built in 1898 on the corner of East Street and College Avenue. 
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.

 
Parade: Photograph, Oak LeavesMU2012/5 - Folder #1 

Probably pictures of a Homecoming parade.  There are vehicles carrying:

  • International students and country flags
  • Musicians and band instruments
  • Amanda Walters and Matt Fisher. 

There is also a photograph identified as a "town" picture.

 
Parades: PhotographsMC2008/178 

Photographs of parades.

 
Paul and Snoberger: Family BibleMU2013/24 

A bible [1813] that contains letters related to the Paul and Snoberger (Snowberger) families.  List of "Paul" family children and their birthdates.

 
Peace Choir: AlbumMU2017/91 Digitized copy of the Manchester College Peace Choir's album, "While I Live, I Will Sing." 
Peace: Negatives, Oak LeavesMU2012/10 - Folder #1 Packet of negatives circa 1995 featuring the work of a muralist, that includes the slogans, "Stop Nuclear Power Plants" and "Stop War."  Also included is a musician from Peace Week 1995. 
Petersime Chapel and Campus Aerial: ImagesMU2018/81 Negatives and digital copies of Petersime Chapel interior photographs and aerial views of campus circa 1963.  The construction of the Student Union can be seen from the air. 
Petersime, Ray: Photo CollectionMU2019/54 Ray Petersime's images of the construction of Petersime Chapel and buildings on the college campus, including the newly constructed Holl Kinter Hall of Science. 
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).  
Photgraph Assortment: Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, May Day: PhotographsMC2010/14 

A wide range of photographs of buildings, students, faculty and staff from the 1960's and 1970's.  See the complete listing by linking to the accession page.

 
Photograph: American Chemical Society, 1964MC2010/99 One photograph of students and faculty who were members of the American Chemical Society, 1963-1964. 
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 1963Neg23484: 1963 

Images processed 19 September 1963:

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

 
Photographs 1963Neg24556: 1963 Images of campus buildings, including the fountain, Communications building, and students receiving mail from individual mailboxes. 
Photographs 1963Neg27195: 1963 Pictures of a function in the old dining hall in the basement of Oakwood. Two separate occasions might be documented including what might be a Christmas tea/student art exhibit. A Foodservice picture ends this collection. 
Photographs 1963Neg27196: 1963 

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

 
Photographs 1963Neg27197: 1963 Blurry images of faculty in classrooms and of a possible holiday event, including tea and orchestra. 
Photographs 1963: Football Neg26116: 1963 Images of what might be a  Homecoming football game circa 1963.  They contain images of cheerleaders leading the team in a grand entrance, as well as pictures of spectators and what might be alumni. Also included is a family group outside of Petersime Chapel. 
Photographs 1964Neg28283: 1964 

Blurry pictures, possibly of Executive Board with President Helman.

 
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: Alumni AwardsAlumni Awards: Photographs Alumni Honor Awards:  Article regarding, and photographs of, 1990 recipients, Graydon F. Snyder, Onita Johnson, Paul Hoover.  Article and photographs of 2000 recipients, Duard Conrad (MC 1925), Lonnie Steele (MC 1962), Dr. James Easton (MC 1964), Howard Royer (MC 1952).  
Photographs: Art, Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, Football, SportsMC2006/31 

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

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

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

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

 
Photographs: AssortedMC2006/31 

Assorted Photographs of Buildings, College Campus, Tennis Courts,  Ceremonies, Students

 
Photographs: Images circa 1996MU2012/2c - Folder #1 Contact sheets from 1996.  Images of basketball, coaches and of Camp Mack Day with Professor Scott Strode. 
Photographs: Oak Leaves and AuroraMU2012/1 - Folder 2 Interesting photographs from various years that might have been used for a display.   
Photographs: Student, Faculty and Staff MC2004/408  

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

 
Phronia Lethea: Financial records 1937 - 1944.MC2007/137: Phronia Lethea 

Financial records for Phronia Lethea: 1937  - 1944  are in one book.  This is part of the larger collection MC2007/137.

 
Physical Plant: ProjectsMU2016/7 The Physical Plant presents photographs of campus projects titled, "Your Tuition Money at Work." 
Physical Plant: Projects, In House MaintenanceMU2016/8 Money-saving in-house projects achieved by Manchester's Physical Plant. Descriptions and photographs. 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1938 - 1988MC2001/3 Box 1 

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

 
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. 
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.

 
Postcard and Clipping ScrapbookMU2016/21 Postcards, clippings, and advertisements are contained in this scrapbook that was probably assembled during the late 1800's or early 1900's. 
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.

 
Powderpuff Football: PhotographMC2004/408, no.51 

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

 
President 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 AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
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 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.

 
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.

 
Protests: 1969 -1970 School YearMC2002/318 Protests: A series of articles and statements regarding the tumultuous year leading up to the final two weeks of the 1969- 1970 School Year."  
Public Program and Cinema: PhotographsMC2010/151 

Publicity photographs and related publicity poster for Public Programs and Cinema events, 1993 - 1994.

 
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: 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: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/130 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Included are pictures of men's wrestling, campus shots featuring buildings and signage, the chime and its chimers, Funderburg Library, international flags, and the inauguration of Parker Marden. 
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: 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: 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. 

 
Publicity: Photographs, Oak LeavesMU2012/3 - Folder #3 Publicity photographs of entertainers who have performed on campus. 
Quartet, Records, 1948, 1952, 1953, 1954MC 2007/137: College Quartet 

These records are part of the larger collection, MC2007/137.  See MC 2007/137 for a full listing.  Quartet materials are to be found under College Quartet (Men's and Women's) for Years:  One book with records for years 1948, 1952, 1953, 1954.

 
Reel-To-Reel TapesMC2007/229 

Old Ampex reel-to-reel format tapes including the lectures given by professors such as Gary Deavel, Jim Hollis, John Planer, Steven Batzka, Charles Klinger, James R. C. Adams, and others.  The college does not have the equipment necessary to listen to some of these recordings.

In 2009 and 2010 Pittman and his staff were able to digitize some of the recordings that were on particular types of tape.

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit MU2015/47a 

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

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47b Materials from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded, VIA Credit Awarded - 1996 - 1999. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47c Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded - Fall 1999 through Summer and Fall 2001.


 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47d 

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

 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47e Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submissions Forms, Convocation Credit Awarded Sheets - Spring and SUmmer 2004 through Summer 2006. 
Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, Convocation CreditMU2015/47f Records from the Office of the Registrar: Grade Sheets, Grade Change Forms, R Grade Submission Request Forms, NR Grade Submission Request Forms, Pass/No Pass Cards, Incomplete Grade Submission Forms - Fall 2006 through Summer and Fall 2010. 
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.

 
Romine, MarieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Romine, Marie Material related to Marie Romine, Residence Director of East Hall at Manchester College.   
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

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

 
Schuhle, William Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Schuhle, William 

Dr. William Schuhle, Professor of Political Science and History (1956-1967 and from 1968-1970).  In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, he was  an artist and drew portraits and caricatures of individuals.

Obituary of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Martin Schuhle.

 
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: 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 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 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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
Sharp, Albert and Sarah Jones: Sod Home, North DakotaMU2016/18 The book, "Dakota Portraits," was found on a bookshelf in the Archives with the bookplate of "Mrs. O. Stuart Hamer, R. R. 4, North Manchester, Ind. 46962"  Within the book are newspaper clippings about North Dakota pioneer life, a photograph of Albert Sharp and Sarah Jones Sharp with children standing in front of their sod home, and handwritten notes and typed stories describing experiences associated with the pictured "soddy." 
Sherrick, M. M.MU2013/155, Folder 2 M. M. Sherrick poem, Eisenhower newspaper clipping, and personal correspondence to family members. 
Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

 
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. 
Smoking: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/53 Images of student smokers and tobacco use circa the 1990's. 
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).  
Sociology Club CashbookMC2007/137: Sociology Club Sociology Club Cash Book 1952 - 1953. This book is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC20077/137, and titled, Financial Records of Manchester College. 
Software: Request for Proposal for Manchester CollegeMU2013/156 Administrative System Software Enterprise Resource Planning System (E-Service) - Request for Proposal for Manchester College, 15 June 2000. An "RFP" reflecting the overall administrative computing needs of Manchester College that was compiled form a variety of sources, the most important being input from users across the College community. 
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. 
Speakers and Performers at Mancheser College: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/74 Newspaper clippings related to speakers and performers sponsored by Manchester College: Carl Holl brings General Electric Company's "House of Magic" (undated), African American baritone, William Warfield (1963), the Four Freshman  (1963), Andrew Cordier (1963), Elizabeth Eiselen  (1963), Stanton Evans (1963), Mulford Sibley (1963), Dennis Baley (1963),  Albert Ravenholt, Joe Nixon, Clay Syler (1963), Harry Zeller (1963), Ernest Simmons (1963), Bruce Ergood (1963), Rev. John Sadiq (1963), Hollis Summers (1963) Willard Hanna (1963), Rabbii Maurice Davis (1963), Henry Steele Commager (1963), George Norris (1963),  Albert Ravenholt (1963), Ralph Shively (1963), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Theodore Hesburgh (1967), "Sons of Thunder" (1973), Robert Guralnick (1975?), Floyd Fithian, Senator Gene Snowden(1981),  Alice Friman (1985), Dr. John Robinson, Kathy Kelly, Dr. Eugene Roop, Dr. Thad Godish (1991), "Sounds of Hope" European concert tour group (1992), "Redcliff" (1992), Robert Channing  (1992), Steve Geyer (1992), Roger Fredrikson(1963), Eli Chacour "Blood Brothers" (1993), The Modernaires (1993), Greg Smith Singers (1993),  Bill Pelke (1993), Governor Robert Orr, Carlos Barbera and Giandomenico Picco  (1995), Heather Forest (1995), Chuck Collins (1996), Dr. Derek Penslar (1996), Dr. William Thomas (1996), "Prayer for World Peace" presented by Tibetan Buddhist (2003), Holocaust survivors share accounts (2003), Ferenc Miczlivetz (2003),Clyde Prestowitz (2004), Scott Rutter (2004).Zia Mian (undated). Nels Ferre, (undated). 
Special ProblemsMU2016/4 

Applications for Special Problems Course, Spring 1989 through Summer 2009.

 
SpectrumMC2012/84 

Back-up copies of the Spectrum.

A complete set of Spectrums is available in the Archives' [Sanctum].

 
Stauffer, Barbara Fuller: VietnamMC2011/24 

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

 
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. 
Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

 
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

A group of slides titled, "A year in the Life of Manchester College," 1984, digitized in 2014. Many of the images probably from 1983.

 
Student Life: Photographs, circa 1956MU2014/164 

Campus work day photographs circa 1956, the construction of East Hall, May Day Queen and court.  Other negatives from the 1950's.

 
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

Digitized slides featuring students, professors, and campus scenes circa 1992 through 1995.

 
Student Pictures of the 1890'sMU2014/155a,b,c A group of female students holding lilacs, 1897. Class, probably with Alice King (Ebey) as instructor, 1897. Group of female students with Alice King in the center - 1898. Group picture taken 18 May 1898. 
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. 
Students in the NewsMC2010/114 

Copies of newspaper articles featuring Manchester College students in the news!  Included are awards and special events the students received and participated in.

 
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.

 
Students: Photographs, Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/56 A variety of pictures of unidentified students.  Also - students spinning plates. 
Sweet Life and Other Dying MattersMU2019/71 Sweet Life and Other Dying Matters - seminar materials for 2018 and 2019, including several student responses to the question,  "How would you like to be remembered after you die?" 
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. 
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.

 
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.

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: MemorabiliaMU2016/14 T. K. A. , a speech organization, selected only a very small percentage ofspeech students and select faculty as members.The Archivescollection contains a stencil with the T. K. A. initials and a length of chainon which cards containing the names and initiation dates of members were connected. Names included in description. 
Town of North Manchester: HistoryMC2010/33 North Manchester:  "Then and Now, 1834 to 1992, North Manchester, Indiana, to Stockdale, Near Roann."  
Town of North Manchester: History and DataMU2013/155, Folder 5 

 Article by Wilbur L. Dunbar, “Roads to Home Never Go Where You Want Them To." 


Commencement Program for North Manchester Schools (1929).


1990 Population Distribution in North Manchester with age-sex pyramid graphic -  56.1 percent of NM’s total population were women.

 
Town of North Manchester: Storm Water AbatementMC2007/54 

Town of North Manchester Storm Water User Fee Abatement Application for Type "B" Properties.

Amended Declaratory Resolution #3 of The Department of Storm Water management of The Town of North Manchester, Amending Declaratory Resolution #1 (Adopted October 18, 1994) and Confirming and Restating Resolution #1, As Amended. 

 
Trees and BuildingsMU2014/118 An extensive report on campus trees by Professor Philip Orpurt, including photographs and slides. Images and postcards of campus structures including historical information and construction dates. Maps of College acreage 1935 forward. History of North Manchester and College, including traditions. 
Trees Being Removed: Oak Leaves PhotographsMU2012/12 - Folder #1 Snapshots recording the process of taking down trees next to the Union. 
Underground Publications: "Et Cetera"," 1941 (alone in its class, rival of the Oak Leaves) MC2008/35 

"Et Cetera," 1941

  • 1. One newspaper.
 
Underground Publications: Caveat EmptorMC2002/156 

We, the founders of CAVEAT EMPTOR, feel that the Manchester College student needs a vehicle in which he can express his feelings, a publication where he can be controversial, where he can ask questions and raise issues which for multiple reasons would not otherwise be aired or considered by the community.

Caveat Emptor, v.1:1 (18 December 1963).

 
Unidentified Photographs: Faculty / Staff / Students / FriendsMC2010/87 

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

 
United SexualitiesMU2018/40 United Sexualities materials including: Email correspondence, posters, notes for circa 2014-2016, and Safe Zone manuals with notes. 
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 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. 
Vietnam War: Protest MaterialsMU2016/35 

Primarily materials related to the national and campus observance of Vietnam Moratorium Day.

 
Wabash County HistoryMU2014/103 

A grouping of materials related to the history of Wabash, and Wabash County, Indiana.

 
WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
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. 
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.

 
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 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 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, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Collection of Paul WingerMU2017/13 

Objects related to President and Mrs. Otho Winger that were in the collection of their son, Paul Winger.

 
Winger, Otho: State Official LettersMC2006/13: File Folder Case - State Official Letters 

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

 
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.

 
Wong, AlbertoMU2018/69 International Chinese student, Alberto Wong, lived with the O. Stuart Hamer family during Alberto's time at Manchester College, The collection includes a photograph, correspondence, and Alberto's research regarding the retirement of Chiang Kai-shek, and the rise of Mao and the Communist party. 
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).

 

 
Wrestling: ImagesMU2012/2b - Folder #1 

Photographs of Wrestling.

 
Young, John A.: MemoirsMC2008/209 

Young, John: The memoirs of John A. Young, BA 1947. Also included are experiences of his wife, Phoebe Timmons Young.

Trailer Court Housing found in: "Memoirs of John A. Young," Volume - IV, June 1946 - September 1950.

Original poem about Leicester Brown, MC Class of 1936.

 
Young, John F. Photograph CollectionMC2003/6  

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

 

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
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.  
Beliefs, Polity, Principles, Ideas: Church of the BrethrenBC2006/23a Christian Education: Church of the Brethren related publications. 
Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, IndianaBC2011/19 

An extensive collection of the Bethel Church of the Brethren.

 
Brightbill, Alvin :Church of the Brethren,EducatorBC2006/12  

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

 
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 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: 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: BeliefsBC2014/5 

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

 
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: 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: Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2010/11 

Materials related to Manchester Church of the Brethren.

 
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 AssortmentBC2018/6 

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: Northeastern Ohio DistrictBC2002/8 Northeastern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren Records
  • General A-Z
  • Congregations A-Z
 
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: 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: 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: YouthBC2006/9 

BYPD in the Church of the Brethren, including Indiana districts, and Annual Conference.

 
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.  
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.

 
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: -
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.
 
Frantz, Issac: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2009/01 Frantz, Isaac:  Seminary Notes, Pleasant Hill, Ohio circa 1920.  
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. 
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. 
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).

 
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.   
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.

 
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. 
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.

 
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."

 
Muncie Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana DistrictBC2015/6 Materials related to the dissolution and sale of the Muncie Church of the Brethren. 
Orphan TrainsBC2007/14 

Information and resources about Orphan Trains from the Illinois State Genealogical Society.

 

 
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. 
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. 
Ron Finney: Church of the BrethrenBC2008/09 Snapshots of former South Central Indiana District Secretary, Ron Finney, and others at workshop.  
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. 
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.  
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 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).

 
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. 

 
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. 
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 
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.   
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).

 
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.

 
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. 
Zimmerman, JeanBrethren People File: Zimmerman, Jean 

Material related to Jean Warstler Zimmerman, peacemaker, and Manchester College alumna, 1964:

 
 


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