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TopicAccession #Description Summary
A Cappella Choir: Carnegie Hall 2001 MC2003/309 

Program and newspaper articles related to the A Cappella Choir's spring trip to New York City, "Start Spreadin' the News..." Carnegie Hall Tour 2001.

 
AAFRO Club, AAFRO House & ProgramMC2009/71-D 

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

 
AAFRO CLUB: PhotographsMU2018/104 AAFRO Club pictures from the 1973-1974 academic year.  Day Taylor receives an award from Fred Bullock. 1973-1974 alumni event group pictures. 
AAFRO HouseInformation: AAFRO House See College Hospital, Intercultural Center 
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2002/6 AAFRO House
  • Information on Black History Month and the AAFRO House and Program records for 1969-1982.
  • 1986-87 Budget for AAFRO Program.
 
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2003/23 AAFRO House recruitment information. 
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2003/16 Report of the AAFRO House Program, 1981. 
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2003/256 Report of the AAFRO Program Study Committee, 1981. 
AAFRO House and ProgramMC2009/71-E,c 

Poster: "Haunted House," spondored by AAFRO House, 31 October 1978. 

 
AAFRO House Presentation: Art ExhibitMU2018/103 1976 c African art display probably sponsored by AAFRO House. 
Academic AdvisorsMC General File: Academic Advisors 
  • Students at Risk, Memorandum Summer 1993, etc. 
  • List of Primary Advistory 1997 - 1998 by Department.
 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

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

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

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

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

Grading and Low Scholarship.

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

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

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

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

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

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

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

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

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Accounting and BusinessMC2009/150a,b,c,d 

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

Lola Sanger Accounting Award.

Accounting Alumni Directory, January 1992.

Photocopy of advertisement from Indiana Business Magazine, November 1995.

 

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

 

International perspectives in business curriculum.

 

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

CIC International Business Grant Proposal memo.

 
AccreditationMU2017/62 "The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has taken action to continue the accreditation of Manchester College," September 1993 news-clipping). 
Administration Building: ChapelMC2003/326 Administration Building: Photograph of Chapel Building. Back is stamped "J. B. Bixler Photo View Artist. North Manchester, Ind." 
AdmissionsMC2007/75 Admissions Materials, assorted. 
AdmissionsMC2008/153 Admissions Officer: Paul Bowman interview on WOWO Radio Station, Ft. Wayne, 1960. One newspaper clipping describing event. 
AdmissionsMc2008/156 Manchester Exploration Days 1993, 1994 programs and miscellaneous materials. 
AdmissionsMC2008/160 Campus Preview Day, 1996.  A schedule. 
AdmissionsMC2008/149 Admissions interview form.  An assortment of stickers and rsvp cards. 
AdmissionsMC2008/155 Admissions Packet: " A Touchstone for a Better World," circa 1995. 
AdmissionsMC2008/159 "The Manchester Plan: A Total Program" 
Admissions: Class Lists 1901 - 1931MC2009/7 Class Lists from 1901 through 1931, handwritten.  
Admissions: Enrollment 1987MC2008/150 Newspaper article 1987 regarding enrollment hike, first hike in half-decade. 
Admissions: High School RecruitmentMC2008/154 High School Recruitment. 
Admissions: High School RecruitmentMC2008/152 Admissions:  High School Counselor student visit reply card. 
Admissions: NewsletterMC2008/148 Admissions Newsletter: "January at Home and Abroad" 
Admissions: Newsletters, Financial AidMC2008/157 Admissions and "The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid" Newsletters. 
Admissions: PosterMC2003/321  "Celebrate the Future!" Admissions Poster. 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Admissions: Varsity AthleticsMC2008/151 Admissions: Varsity Athletics Program circa 1996, featuring highlights in each area.. 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2008/101 Fundraising Booklet: "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College Wraps Up The Next Step! Campaign" [1996 - 2006].  
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.

 
African Art Collection: Photographic RecordMC2010/81 A partial photographic inventory of the Manchester College African Art Collection.  that is currently stored 2nd Floor Physical Plant.  Other images are found in the file, African Art and Museum Photo Record by J. Wine, located on the Archives, Scanned Images Drive.  Even these photo records do not document the entire collection.  There are frightening wooden masks with moveable jaws that have not been photographed. Time ran out before a complete documentation could be made. 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni AssociationMC2010/51 Office of Alumni Administration:  AAFRO House / Intercultural Center Reunion, during Manchester College Homecoming, October, 2009, invitation card.  
Alumni Association: EventsMC2009/152 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Program for "Manchester College Spartan Soccer, Alive in '95."
  • Reunion: Class of 1941, activities and "Test Your Memory," quiz (with answers).
  • "Golden Anniversary, 1927-1977, 'The Mini-Aurora."
  • 1990 Centennial Celebration.
  • Cluster Reunion, May 17-19, 1991.  Theme: "It Happened On Our Watch..."
  • 1991, Set-up Needs for May 1991 Alumni Day "Weekend."
  • Invitation for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008.
  • Brochure, "Alumni Connections for Life, Alumni Days, June 3-4, 2009."
 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2007/76 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Reunion: Class of 1950
  • Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
  • Staffing Schedule
  • Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
  • Banquets
  • List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004.  See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.
 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2003/302 

Newspaper clippings about alumni events.

 
Alumni from 1896 - 1993 MC2008/13 Alumni from 1896 - 1993 not in alumni directory, 1994. 
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: NewsclippingsMU2017/58: Alumni 

News-clippings about Manchester College alumni:

David Eicher, student car accident death (1992), Steve Etheridge, Ruth Grossnickle Hodges (1992), George Merkle, Robert Johansen, Ruthann Knechel Johansen, Paul Keller, Ray Keim, David Mann, Glenn Maple (1992), Kay Sponseller, Phil West, Martha Hendrix Bartenbach, Robert Stauffer,  Robert M. Stauffer Award, Jenny Shock.

1963 list of MC graduates from Claypool, Etna Green, Silver Lake, Syracuse, Winona Lake, Argos, Bremen, Ligonier, New Paris, Atwood, Akron, South Whitley, Warsaw, Columbia City, North Manchester.

 
Andersen, RobertFaculty/Staff: Andersen Material related to Dr. Robert Andersen who taught political science at Manchester College. 
Architectural PlansVault: Architectural Plans Contact Archives Office to view architectural plans for many buildings on campus. 
Art Department: Newspaper ArticlesMC2003/305 Newspaper articles regarding the Manchester College Art Department. 
Ashley, EstherFaculty/Staff Boxes : Ashley, Esther Material related to Esther Ashley.  
Athletic Committee: FundraisingMU2015/35 23 January 1984 Athletic Committee "Guidelines for Raising Funds." 
Athletic Training: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/304 Athletic training:
  • "Manchester College Announces Changes in Athletic Training Program," the Paper, 23 October 2001.
 
Audobon Society: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Audobon Society Newspaper articles related to area Audobon Society.  Faculty and Staff of Manchester College are part of programs presented by the group. 
Aurora, Photographs of Students and Organizations, 1991MC2004/425 

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

 
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: Photographs, 1992MC2004/420 A variety of photographs of students taken for the Aurora of 1992. Many photographs are labeled. 
Baldwin, FerneFaculty/Staff Boxes: Baldwin, Ferne 

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

 

 
Baldwin, Ferne A.: MemorabiliaMC2009/23 

Pictures and memorabilia of Ferne Baldwin.

 
Baldwin, Ferne: CollectionMC2011/231 

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

 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist EmeritaROBaldwinBox2012/21 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, etc.  This box has been somewhat placed in alphabetical order.  SOme topics are Accreditation, Admissions, Alumni, Buildings, Christmas ....and topics continuing through FYC
Baldwin, Ferne: PhotographsFaculty/Staff Photographs: 2 Large Boxes Photographs of Ferne Baldwin.  
Baseball, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/15 Newspaper articles about Men's and Women's Baseball at Manchester College focusing on the years 2003 and 2004.  An article on the page also includes Tennis, March 2004,  with Coach Ryan Linstromberg and team members. 
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, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/14 Newspaper articles about MC men's basketball.  There are miscellaneous articles and then articles from 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. 
Basketball, Women's, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/12 Newspaper articles about the MC Women's Basketball Team focusing primarily on 2002 - 2006. 
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.

 
Beaker Breakers' Bi-Weekly, National Science Foundation Summer Chemistry ProgramMC2010/193 

The booklet is called “Beaker Breakers’ Bi-Weekly” and was put out during the National Science Foundation Summer Chemistry Program at Manchester College.  It has was appears to be getting-to-know-you games and funny/interesting quips about participants.  This booklet is undated. 

 
Beauchamp, George EmersonInformation According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, George Emerson Beauchamp taught Speech at Manchester College from 1929-1943.  Professor Beauchamp died in 1988. 
Beery, DwightFaculty/Staff Boxes: Beery, Dwight 

Material related to Dwight Beery, Physics.

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

 
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).
 
Bishop, JamesFaculty/Staff Boxes: Bishop, C. James Material related to C. James Bishop, Social Sciences, History and Political Science. 
Bixler, MargueriteInformation According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, Marguerite Bixler (Garret) taught Music, Voice Culture and Instrumental Music at Manchester College from 1895-1898.  She died 19 September 1963. 
Black History Month/WeekMC2009/71 

Posters:

  • 1985 Black History Month calendar.
  • 1980 "Together We Can Make It:  Tell It, Black History Week," featuring Dr. Roger Pulliam, Assistant Professor University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Mr. Halisi Shauri, Director, Project Upward Bound, Northwestern University, Dr. A. D. Pickney, President, Indiana State Chapter of the NAACP.
  • 1990 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d4)
  • 1992 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,3).
  • 1993 Black History Month calendar (MC2009/71-E,d,2).

See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus.

 
Black Student Union Black Student Union: Information 

The Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC20024/408, has an image of the Black Student Union.  It is located on pg. 65 of the 2001 Aurora and is image #69 in the CD/photo collection.

 
Boitnott, JohnInformation According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, John Boitnott taught Education from 1947-1948.  He died 31 March 2000 at age 102. 
Book, BruceMC2002/155 

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

 

 
Brethren Historical Collection, Museum, Archives and African Art CollectionMC2011/133 The papers pertaining to the creation of the campus Museum, the Brethren Historical Collection, the  African Art Collection, and  the Archives, including the move of the Museum to the North Manchester Center for History. 
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: General InformationMC2002/31  

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

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

 
Buildings: InformationMC2002/31  

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

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

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

 
Burdge, BarbaraFaculty/Staff: Burdge Material related to Professor Barbara Burdge. 
C.W. Holl: Speech MC2004/316 A. Blair Helman: C.W. Holl speech.  
Campus: Architectural Plans and LandscapingMC2007/October Update 

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

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

 
Cassel: Family HistoryMC2011/120 

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

 
Centennial: Quilt PhotographMC2002/324 

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

 
Central States Colleges Association: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/293 A. Blair Helman: Central States Colleges Association Collection. 
Charitable Fundraising: News ClippingsMU2017/73 News clippings regarding charitable fundraisers at Manchester College:  $192.87 to help victims of bombing in Birmingham, Alabama (27 September 1963), concert for "Sanctuary"  to help refugees in Central America (1992), students buy heifer for family through HPI (1995),  $43.35 raised for March of Dimes (undated), "Vagina Monologues" admission to help abused women (2004), MC donates books to community college library (2004), Garver Hall raises $1,500 for families (2005). 
Cheerleaders: Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/11 Cheerleading and Spartanettes articles from the 1995 and 2003 athletic season. 
Christmas Party, Faculty/Staff 1980 - 1981: PhotographMC2008/167 Photo of unidentified Santa with unidentified child from 1980 - 1981. 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/8 

Programs for the play "In His Steps."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 
Clark, BettyFaculty/Staff Boxes: Clark, Betty 

Materials related to Betty Clark, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

 

 
Clarke, John Henrik: PresentationMU2013/123a Some considered Clarke to be one of America's most courageous scholars, reconstructing a new history of the world.  Professor, historian, author, critic, traveler, developer of the  African Studies Center at the New School for Social Research - John Henrik Clarke spoke at Manchester College. 
Clubs: Circle KMC2002/49 

Circle K records and newspaper articles.

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

 
Clubs: Spartan Chew CrewMC2009/11 

Spartan Chew Crew, circa 1980: "We need to put chewing tobacco back to its proper respect," said MC Spartan Chew Crew President Duane Sautbine. "Only proper gentlemen chew tobacco."

One newspaper article from an unidentified paper.

 
College HospitalMC2004/422 

College Hospital Photograph Collection.

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

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



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

 
College Woman's Club: Treasurer's BookMU2013/94 One treasurer's book listing the expenditures and income for the College Woman's Club September 1979 through September 16, 2003.  
Committees: Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/7 

Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era.

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.


 
Communication Studies: Portfolios 1998-1999MU2017/70 

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

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

 
Conkling, FredFaculty/Staff Boxes: Conkling, Fred R. 

Material related to Fred R. Conkling.

According to the records of Ferne Baldwin, Fred Conkling taught English and Debating at Manchester College from 1923-1959.  He died 12 February 1962. 

See also: Manchester College Bulletin June 1950 p.2, Oak Leaves 4 October 1924 p.3, 15 February 1962 p.1 (obit).
Contemporary Problems in Biology, A Symposium by Alumni of Manchester College, 1980MC2008/199  

Contemporary Problems in Biology, A Symposium by Alumni of Manchester College, 1980, featuring: Likens, Oxender, Henney, Yoder, Gorden and Eberly.

  • Folder containing programs/registration forms and a Manchester College Bulletin.
 
Convocation #144: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theatre, 1983Convocation Tape #144: AAFRO Club, Reader's Theatre A recording of the 14 February 1983 Reader's Theatre Presentation by the AAFRO Club. 
Convocation #144: AAFRO Program Reader's TheatreMU2018/101 AAFRO Program, Reader's Theater, 14 February 1983. Dramatic acts and readings illustrating literary contributions of African Americans and the talents of students on campus. 
Convocation #160: Keller, DeeMU2015/66 

Professor Dorothy Keller presents the 28 November 1983 Convocation as part of the Faculty Convocation Series.

 
Convocation #209: AAFRO CLUBConvocation #209: AAFRO CLUB, Reader's Theater, 1986 AAFRO Club, Reader's Theater, 1986. 
Convocation #295: Baldwin, FerneMU2015/90 Alumna and MU professor, Ferne Baldwin, presents, "Manchester at One Hundred Years, Illustrations of Manchester's Story." 
Convocation and Public Programs: PhotographsMU2017/95 

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: Hamilton, Dr. Charles, "Black Power, Theory and Practice, 1968" MC2010/195 Three copies of Dr. Charles Hamilton's Convocation address, "Black Power: Theory and Practice," delivered 11 November 1968. 
Cordier Auditorium: Construction PhotographsMC2008/166 

Early photograph of the moving of earth for the Cordier facility.

 
Cordier, Andrew: ArticlesMC2002/173 Four articles published during Cordier's time with the United Nations. 
Cordier, Andrew: Helman Interview by CableMU2014/133 wave sound 

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

 
Cordier, Andrew: PhotographsMC2008/135 

Photograph of Andrew Cordier with President Truman.

Photos of Andrew Cordier, dressed in gown for commencement, dining with college officials, and as a Manchester College student.

 
Cordier, Andrew: The Cuban Missile CrisisMC2008/161 Andrew Cordier: Cuban Missile Crisis newspaper article1987. 
Crawford, ThomasFaculty/Staff: Crawford Material related to Thomas Crawford, who taught accounting and business at Manchester College. 
Cross Country, Men's and Women's, Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/10 Newspaper articles about Men's and Women's Cross County events, generally from 1995 - 2003.  One article features a run sponsored by the Manchester College Athletic Trainers' Club. 
Cunningham, Joseph: Photograph CollectionMC2004/725 
1Group photo of Lincoln Society, taken on 14 March 1903.  Cunningham is seated in middle of front row.  Many of the other students are also identified.
2Group photo of baseball team of 1904.  Cunningham is in back row, third from left.  Willard Burrous is in back row, far left.
3-4Group photo of basketball team of 1903-04.  Cunningham is in middle row, far right.  Willard Burrous is in middle row, far left.

 

Also See:  MC2004/3 Joseph Cunningham in the Earl E. Lichtenwalter Photograph Collection

 
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."

 
Davis, JohnFaculty/Staff: Davis Material related to John Davis who taught Economics and Business at Manchester College. 
Davisson, Homer G.MC2002/90 

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

A digital image of Homer Davisson is available. Inquire with Archivist.

A biographical piece about Homer Davisson is available.  Inquire with Archivist.

1998 revised location list of Davisson's paintings at Manchester College (MU2019/15).

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

 
Dean of Students: Student Development, Discipline, Mental HealthMU2020/9 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

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

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

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

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

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Dean's Student Scholarship SymposiumMC2003/317 

"MC Students Shine in Symposium," The Manchester Monitor, 26 March 2002, p.19.

An additional folder was added including materials found in the Archives stacks.  This is an assortment of information including an announcement of the first symposium on 9 April 1999, newspaper clippings, programs, a 2004 symposium checklist, behind-the-scenes material for the 2004 symposium, promotional posters, etc.

 
DeJong, MartinaFaculty/Staff: DeJong, Martina Materials related to Professor Martina DeJong who taught Piano, Theory, and French at Manchester College. 
Diploma Release FormMC General File: Diploma Release A diploma release form that was to be completed and returned to the Registrar's Office. 
DiversityMC2009/206a,b,c AAFRO House and minority concerns.  
DiversityMC2002/94  

Diversity: information on Committee for Minority Concerns, Diversity Committee, College Vision, racism on campus, sex discrimination, non-traditional students, multicultural affairs, October 1969 incident, and hate e-mail incident.

 
DiversityMC2009/180 

Diversity: Assortment of international student materials including:

  • Copies of international student records 1920's - 1940's. (Restricted)
  • Newspaper clippings
  • International Association
 
Diversity Photograph CollectionMC2004/130 Diversity Photograph Collection 

Diversity Photograph Collection.

 
Diversity: African-AmericanMC2004/530 Diversity: Materials pertaining to the establishing of AAFRO House, the recruitment of African-American students, and Black History Month.  
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs CollectionMU2013/77 

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

 
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.

 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs, Arrival of Nigerian Student, 1977Large Box #114 Arrangements for the arrival of a student from Nigeria, 1977. 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs, Committee for Minority Student ConcernsMC2011/216 Minority student concerns and committee meeting minutes related to the Office of Multicultural Affairs.  Materials mostly from the time period 1983 - 1992. 
Diversity: Multicultural Affairs. Historical FoldersMC2012/35 Historical correspondence from the Department of Multicultural Affairs regarding the speaking engagements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dick Gregory, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Andrew Young at Manchester College. Invitations to Mrs. Coretta Scott King are also included along with her responses. 
Diversity: Newspaper ClippingMU2017/69 

Newspaper clippings:  Russian film (1963) - "International Week focus on Africa" (1993) - Bosnian students tell of homeland at Manchester College"  (1993) - MC hosts international trade conference (1995) - Diversity Conference with focus on fighting hate crimes and bias (2003).

 
Dolby, Mattie CunninghamMC2002/95 

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

 

See also:

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

 
Domestic Violence VigilMC2003/312 "Vigil Honors Victims of Domestic Violence, Pledges Zero Tolerance," The Manchester Monitor, 9 October 2001, p.2  
Doner, AliceFaculty/Staff Boxes: Doner, Alice Material regarding Alice Doner.  
Dotterer, John E.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Dotterer, John E. Material regarding John E. Dotterer.  
Drama: Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/177 

Drama related news clippings from 1963, 2002, 2003 and 2006.

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

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

 
Ebey, Alice King DiariesMC2006/36 Diaries relating stories of Alice's life and missionary work in India. 
Economics Course on TelevisionMC General File: Television Course An article citing Manchester College as one of more than 400 colleges and Unitersities in the U.S. that will offer credit for a television course, "The American Economy."   
Education Department: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/335 A. Blair Helman: Education Department correspondence and meeting minutes 1958-1967. 
Educator's Who's Who: Top TeachersMU2017/61 There is a select group of American teachers listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers (3rd edition)," and  three are from Manchester College: Steve Naragon, Jo Young Switzer, and Janina Traxler (1994). 
Elsmere, JaneFaculty/Staff: Elsmere, Jane Material related to Professor Jane Elsmere of the Manchester College Department of History. 
Enrollment MC2003/307  Enrollment: Enrollment Management Clipping 
Evans, T. Q. MC2004/37 T. Quentin Evans: African-American Alumni Class Presentations Report. T. Q. Evans conducted this program, bringing African-American alumni into Manchester College classrooms. 
Evans, T. QuentinFaculty Staff Boxes: Evans, T. Quentin Material related to Professor T. Quentin Evans.  
Faculty and Staff, A-Z: PhotographsMC2003/225 

Large Faculty Photograph Collection including but not limited to:

Photograph of Manchester College alumus, Wangdi Sherpa.  Photo with Dr. William Eberly.

Carl Caldwell and parents during parent's weekend, 1978 - 1979.

Richard Nixon headline in newspaper with students and Stan Davis, Speech and Drama.

Foodservice.

Go to accession page to view listing of this assortment of faculty and staff pictures.

 
Faculty Index CardsMC2007/41 Index cards including various facts, figures and photographs of Manchester College faculty and staff. 
Faculty Photograph CollectionTwo Large Boxes: Photo Shelves 

Photographs of faculty.  This is a large list of faculty and a large collection of pictures.

 
Faculty SupportMU2015/36 "A General Statement and Some Ideas on Faculty Support" [undated]. 
Faculty/Staff Photographs: IdentifiedMC2010/89 

Faculty and Staff photographs. Most are identified.

 
Fahs, JanFaculty/Staff: Fahs, Jan Material related to Professor Jan Fahs who taught Accounting and Business at Manchester College. 
FireMC General File: Fire Fire related materials. News clippings from  2003 fire on MC campus. 
Flory, Paul: BiographyMC2008/107 Biography in "Polymer Pioneers, a Publication of the Center for History of Chemistry." 
Flying Club" PhotographsMC2011/190 

Four photographs of what appears to be the Flying Club

The 1967 Aurora features the Flying Club on pgs. 62 and 63.

 
Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State MC2010/196 

A football history composed by Archivist, Ferne Baldwin, that tells the story behind Manchester College, and rival, Ball State.  Also included are the heroic efforts of student, Bob Brandon.

 
Fourth of July CelebrationMC2003/322 

Fourth of July Celebration Collection, including:

"MC to Host Free 4th of July Celebration," 25 June 2002, unknown newspaper

 
Funderburg Library/Library: Newspaper Clippings and MiscellaneousMC2009/163 Newspaper clippings and assorted materials.  
Funderburg Library: Images and Attitudes, Research Study, 1992MC2008/86 Library: Images and Attitudes, a Research Study done for Prof. J.B.Cockrum, Marketing Research, 1992. 
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, AlvinMC2008/109 Manchester College graduate and author of the Funderburg family history.   
Fundraising: Education Initiatives, PhonathonMC General File: Fundraising, Phonathon A page created for use in the "Education Initiatives" Phonathon.  It includes a list of Manchester College Gift Clubs and gift confirmation notices. 
Fundraising: Oh the Places We Go, BookletMC2003/318 "Oh The Places We Go" fundraising booklet. 
Fundraising: Otho Winger SocietyMC2004/88 Otho Winger Society certificate. 
General Education: Curriculum Proposal, 1995MC2003/327 

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

 
Graduation 1897: Baccalaureate and Commencement: InvitationMC2004/533 

Baccalaureate and Commencement invitation from 1897.

 
Graduation: Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers and Description of Graduation DaysMC2006/23 Baccalaureate and Commencement:  Commencement speaker list from 1892 through 1983.  Commencement Speakers and their titles listed by year 1900 through 1989.  Baccalaureate speaker list from 1955 through 1983.  Brief description of the events from 1969 through 1982. 
Grants: Indiana HeritageMC2002/298 

Indiana Heritage Research Grant.

Restricted access and reproduction.

 
Gym Bag: Laundry BagMU2020/80 Cloth bag with the College seal and "Manchester SPARTANS, compliments of C. E. Brady Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes." 
Hauser, Phillip: PresentationMU2013/134 

Dr. Phillip Hauser, eminent authority on urban studies and population growth, speaks on the population explosion 23 November 1970.

 
Heiser, JeriannFaculty/Staff: Heiser 

Material related to Jeriann Heiser, MC Admissions counselor.

 
Helman, A. Blair and Patricia: Photographs MC2007/145 

A. Blair Helman: Photo Collection containing images of A. Blair and Patricia Helman, including A. Blair receiving keys to station wagon from manager of Chrysler plant [MC2007/145]. 

 
Helman, A. Blair Helman: Letters to the FacultyMC2002/2gg A. Blair Helman Papers: Letters to the faculty, 1957-1963. 
Helman, A. Blair Papers: Miscellaneous Correspondence Collection MC2004/458 

A. Blair Helman: Correspondence containing 33 files of letters arranged alphabetically by correspondents' last names.

 
Helman, A. Blair, Myer, James and Neff, Robert: PhotographMC2008/63 A. Blair Helman: Photo with Robert Neff, former COB General Secretary and former President of Juniata College and James Myer, leader of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.  Photo circa 1984 - 1985. 
Helman, A. Blair: Faculty/Staff CollectionMC2002/104i 

A. Blair Helman:Inauguration programs, 25th anniversary info, biographical info, photos, correspondence, anniversary celebration program, Blair Helman Papers-The Indiana Academy 2002/2e.  Newspaper clippings of Helman's career and retirement, including newspaper photo with Andrew Young.

See also:  A. Blair Helman Papers MC2002/2.

 
Helman: A. Blair Helman Letter to William RobinsonMC2003/235 A. Blair Helman: Letter from Blair Helman dated 15 January 2003 regarding Bill Robinson's book, Leading People from the Middle.  
Helman: A. Blair Helman: GenealogyMC2003/328  Alfred Blair and Patricia Ann Kennedy Helman Genealogy 
Helman: DeskMC General File: Desk  Information regarding President Helman's desk and credenza.  
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: President Helman Retirement BookletMC2003/251  

A. Blair Helman: Retirement booklet

 
Helman: President's Memo FileMU2013/101 

An assortment of memos including but not limited to; IRS regulations, the State of Indiana, telegram to President Richard Nixon, student behavior, tuition Remission, student appointments, standards of progress for Schools approved for veteran's training, lobbyist registration law, drug policy, alcohol.

 
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.

 
Herring, AlvinFaculty/Staff: Herring Material related to Alvin herring, who served as a counselor and coordinator of minority affairs at Manchester College and as instructor of Psychology. 
History of Manchester College: Written MC2004/257: Written Histories Barnhart, Marjorie.  "Manchester College Starting to Build Campus-of-Future."  The News-Sentinel.  8 November 1947.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notecards with typewritten notes about College history.

 
History: Newspaper and Magazine MC2008/197 

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

 
Holl-Kintner Hall of Science: Dedication and ConferenceMC2008/170 

Holl-Kintner Hall of Science: Newspaper clippings about dedication and conference entitled, "Science and Tomorrow."

 
Homecoming: Newspaper Clippings, 1960 - 1977Small Box 32  Homecoming newspaper clippings collected by Ferne Baldwin, approximate dates, 1960 through 1977.  
Housing: Visitation and Room ConditionHousing: Small Box 34 

Forms, rules, and documents related to housing and visitation.  Reports of the "Alternative Visitation Committee" (1977).  Proposal for women's hours (1969-1970). 1948 assignment of student to private home and "Instructions to Men Students Living in Private Homes."

 
Ice Cream Social: Records and Butterbaugh EventMC2002/139 Ice Cream Social records and Interim President,  Edgar Butterbaugh's farewell. 
Ikenberry Hall: World RecordMU2020/56 Sweatshirt commemorating the 101 hour touch football game played in 1969 by the men of Ikenberry Hall. 
Ikenberry, L. D.MC General File: Faculty/Staff  

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

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

 
Institutional Research: Manchester College and Doctoral DegreesMC2009/167 

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

 
Intercultural CenterMC2003/324 
Intercultural Center Collection.
  • Dedication program 
 
International Week: PostersMC2009/71-E  

International Week Posters. File Folder MC2009/71-E, object number MC2009/71-E,n.

 
Irle, RogerFaculty/Staff: Irle Material related to Dr. Roger Irle who taught sociology and social work at Manchester College. 
January Term: Schedule of Classes, 1987 and Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/166 

Schedule of January Term classes for 1987.

Newspaper clippings from many years.

 
Jazz Ensemble: ProgramsMC2003/300 Jazz Ensemble Programs:
  • Undated program.
  • Program from 6 April 2001.
 
Johnston, Mark E. Chair of Entrepreneurship: Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/314  

Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship Clipping Collection.

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

 
Jungbauer, StevenFaculty/Staff: Jungbauer Material related to Steven Jungbaur who served as instructor health, physical education and recreation at Manchester College. 
Kaufman, StefanSmall Box 7: Alumni Biography of MC alumnus, Stefan Kaufman, MC Class of 1943. 
King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Celebration CollectionMC2003/315 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Celebration. 
Koinonia: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Koinonia 

Articles about Koinonia:

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

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

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

 
Koinonia: RecordsMC2002/184 

Koinonia:

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

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

 
Kriebel, CharlesMU2014/131 

Ferne Baldwin and Paul Shrider conducted extensive research on the life of Manchester College's second president, Charles Kriebel. This collection contains supporting  materials, a genealogical history, and Shrider's concluding article.

 
Likens, GeneMC2002/188 and MC2002/188b  

Newspaper clippings, news releases, articles and other materials related to Dr. Gene E. Likens, Manchester College alumnus, graduating in 1957 with a degree in zoology.  He is known for being the first scientist in North America to discover acid rain.

 
Lilly Endowment Workshop on the Liberal Arts Team ReportMC General File: Lilly Endowment, Liberal Arts Workshop, 1985 

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

 
Local History: ObituariesMC2008/74 

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

 
Local History: Shively, BillMC2007/169 One laminated newspaper article by Rufus King reflecting the life and personality of Bill Shively.  
Madrigal Dinner: Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/310 

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

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

 

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

 
Manchester Church of the Brethren MaterialsBC2012/4 

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

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

 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College Collection: Collected by Ferne BaldwinMU2013/155 

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

 
Manchester College: Seventy Fifth and Ninetieth AnniversaryMC2002/247  

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

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

 
Manchester College: Contributions to a Better WorldMC2010/194 

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

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

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

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

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

 
Manchester College: Ideals, Objectives, RequirementsMC2008/84 

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

 
Manchester College: Mission and Vision StatementsMC2002/206 

Drafts of Manchester College's mission statements, statements of purpose, vision statement.  Poster with mission and vision statements.

 
Manchester College: MuseumMC2002/210 

Manchester College Museum: Correspondence, committee minutes, budget.

Expenses for the set-up of the "Museum."  Correspondence.  Ferne Baldwin, organizer. 

Ethnographic art files: Zigler, Kessler, Moyer, Rupel.

See also: Oak Leaves, 30 November 1944.

 
Marshall, Thomas R.MC General File: Marshall  

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

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

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

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

See Also:

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

 

Oak Leaves,1925, Marshall Commencement speech.

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

 
Math ClubOak Leaves For information on the Math Club see the Oak Leaves, 7 May 1964 p.3.  
Math ClubsMC2007/15 Information about three clubs: Mathematics Club, Kappa Mu Epsilon and Chi Psi. 
Mathematics: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Mathematics Newspaper articles related to the Mathematics program at Manchester College.  Included are the 1972 Math Field Day, the 1978 Mathematics Field Day and the 1976 Math Day at Manchester College. 
Matthews, JamieFaculty/Staff Boxes: Matthews, Jamie "Matthews Deserves Our Appreciation," article about the career of Head Coach, Jamie Matthews, at Manchester College. 
May Day: Program, 1932, 1954, 1961MC2004/30 May Day Programs, 1935, 1954, 1961. 
MC PaloozaMC2003/308 Manchester College Palooza clipping, "College Bands Hold Weekend Fest," 3 April 2001 (unknown newspaper).  
Military: IraqMU2017/60 

MC Offers Operation Connect (April 2003) - North Manchester residents welcome to use College computers o e-mail military stationed in Iraq or to "surf" the Internet for the latest war news.

"MC Remembers Six Of Its Own Serving Wartime in Military (Iraq, May 2003) -

 
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, John: Family BibleMU2014/69 This Bible, previously identified as the John Miller Family Bible, records the marriage and baptisms of Joseph Fike and Susannah Miller (1857). 
Moomaw, Mabel and Ira: Brethren PeopleMC2003/42 

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

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

 
Mooney, GeneFaculty/Staff:Mooney Gene Material related to Gene Mooney, security chief at Manchester College. 
Mount Morris College: Fire, 1931, PhotographsMC2009/146a-e 

Photographs of the 1931 fire at Mt. Morris College.

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

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

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

 
Multicultural Affairs: Black Student UnionMU2019/94 Various Black Student Union historical materials dating back to the 1970's - 2000. 
Multicultural and Intercultural: Pictures and PamphletsMU2014/158 Pictures, pamphlets and memorabilia from A.A.F.R.O House. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Music College: ProgramsMC2003/301 

Music College programs:

  • Program from 11 April 2001.
  • Program from 29 November 2001.
  • "Manchester College to Present Two Holiday Concerts," The News-Journal, 28 November 2001.
 
Music, Choir, Recitals, Concerts: Newspaper Clippings, 1960's, 1970'sMC2007/230 

A collection of newspaper clippings from the 1960's and 1970's related to music, choir, recitals and concerts at Manchester College.

 
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: Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/176 

1. "West Side Story 'Terrific' Hit," 1963. 

2.  1963, "College to Give "Elijah."

3.  1995, "Music Festival Planned At MC Winger Hall."

4.  "Manchester College to host A Night...," 2007.

5.  "Elijah" newspaper articles.

 
Naeser, SiegfredFaculty/Staff Boxes 47: Naeser 

Materials related to Professor Siegfred Naeser.

 
National Institute of Health, Normal Volunteers ProgramMC2011/198 

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

 
Native American: Cemetery DataMU2013/155, Folder 6 Native American cemetery data from the Peru Public Library and Miami County Library. 
Natural Science Division: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/29 Newspaper articles related to the Natural Sciences at Manchester College. 
Natural Sciences Division: Chemistry Symposium 1975MC2008/171a-h 

Chemistry Symposium 1975 speaker correspondence, resume and presentation files.  One 1899 Oregon H.S. commencement program.

 

 
Natural Sciences Division: Conference, 1960MC2008/106 "Science and Tomorrow, a conference in conjunction with the dedication of The Hall of Science," 1960.  (Holl Kintner). 
Natural Sciences Division: Northern Indiana Regional Science Fair, News ClippingsMC2008/172 An assortment of Science Fair newsclippings from various years.
 
Natural Sciences Division: Pre Med Promotional, circa 1972MC2008/108 One large brochure promoting the Pre-Med program at Manchester College. 
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. 
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. 
Observatory: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Observatory A collection of newspaper articles about the observatory at Manchester College.  Topics of interest include an eclipse event 12 May 1994 and the appearance of Halley's comet in 1986. 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

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

 
Office of Printing ServicesMU2015/37 

Materials related to the Office of Printing Services.

 
Parents' WeekendMC2002/220 

Parents' Weekend programs, news releases and clippings.

 
Peace Studies: "Nuclear Times" Article Citing Manchester College and Ken BrownMC2008/105 "Peace Studies Comes of Age, As programs proliferate on college campuses, academics are struggling to define what it means," Nuclear Times, Sept./Oct., 1988.  
Peace Studies: Miscellaneous MaterialsMC General File: Peace Studies Materials collected by Ferne Baldwin and others about the Peace Studeis Program at Manchester University. Letter [1 December 1967] from Thurl Metzger proposing "Dr. Cordier School of International Relation (or Peace Studies)."   
Peace Studies: Newspaper ArticlesMC2003/320 

Peace Studies newspaper clipping collection.

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

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

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

 

 
Peace Studies: Newspaper ClippingsMC2012/30 Newspaper articles related to Peace Studies at Manchester College.  See the finding aid for some of the topics included in this collection. 
Peace Week: Posters, Schedules, 1994, 2004MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus, Object number MC2009/71-Ei, Ei2  

Poster with schedule of events for Peace Week 2004.  This poster  is part of the larger collection MC2009/71.

  • MC2009/71-E, i - Peace Week 2004, schedule of events poster.
  • MC2009/71-E,i2 - Peace Week 1994, schedule of events poster (formerly #24 2003/114).
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    Peace" ClippingsMU2017/72 Peace related newspaper clippings: School of Peace held in Peru COB(1962), Harry Zeller speaks "Sane Living Under the Threat of Nuclear Extinction" (1963), 58th annual contest of the Indiana Peace Speech Association (1964), peace rally and candle-light procession (1971), peaceful rally to end the war [MOBE] (1971), Senator William Proxmire will speak at 25th anniversary of the Peace Studies program (1974), Church as Peacemaker Conference "Living With Diversity" (1991), Robert Bowman at MC Peacemaker Conference (1992), "Let Justice Roll" tour with Ken Mediema and Jim Wallis (1993), workshop on organization for social change (1993), artist Phan Nguyen Barker brings "Seedlings of Peace" art show (1994), Norman Solomon speaks at Peace Studies Institute (1993). 
    PERC: Dedication PhotographsMC2008/164 Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC): Photograph of President Helman and Alumnus at dedication 1982. 
    Performances: Newspaper Clippings and ProgramsMC2008/09 An assortment of music, drama, artist lecture and performance newspaper articles, programs and press releases. 
    Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

    A packet of materials was dropped at the Front Desk of the Library by an unidentified individual during the month of July 2011.  The contents contained photographs from Manchester College and one paper fan from a local funeral home.  The Archivist believes this assortment was received from former Archivist, Ferne Baldwin. Two of the photographs were of the "Flying Club?" and were accessioned as MC2011/190.  A listing of the remaining objects follows:

    1.  One fan from George N. Bender & Son Funderal Directors, North Manchester, Indiana.  The picture on the fan is that of a young mother holding a sleeping baby in her arms and is titled, "Loves Gift Divine." This fan will be filed in the Local History Box of the Archives by its accession number MC2011/192fan.

    2.  Eight Photographs:

    Two photographs of the gymnasium layout for a program held in June 1967.  At first glance, until looking at the date, it appears as if this could be for baccalaureate and commencement exercises.

    One photograph of Student Alumni Service Award recipients, Cynthia Bull (MC Class of 1990) and Matthew Smucker (MC Class of 1990) as well as Alumni Service Award reciptients Robin Lahman, Florence Freed (MC Class of 1928) and Helen Taylor (MC Class of 1973).

    Two color snapshots of the footfield field with chairs, platform and band.  This is possibly for graduation exercises.

    One black and white photograph of aerial view of campus with Petersime Chapel, Funderburg Library, the Gymnasium/Auditorium, Holl-Kintner Hall of Science and the Winger building before it was the Wine-Winger building.

    8" x 10" black and white photograph of students, possibly from the 1970's. 

    Black and white 8" x 10" publicity photograph of Paul Polivnick, Associate Conductor, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

     

     
    Photographs from the College MuseumMC2008/173a-e 

    Photographs from the Museum.

    Fenton art glass lamp celebrating the town's sesquicentennial year, May 1985 Bulletin pg. 12.

    Commemorative china, 1986-87.

    African artifacts, Photographer, Bob Cheeseman, (class of 1992), photo taken 29 September 1989.

     Photo of commemorative glassware, Manchester pennants and miscellaneous college artifacts, including Bawlings Basketball Score Book.  Photographer, Bob Cheeseman.  Photo taken 29 September 1989.

    Photo of projector from the Biology Department.  Photographer, Bob Cheeseman.  Photo taken 29 September 1989.

     
    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.

     
    Physical Education ProgramMC2003/316 Physical Education Program (PEP) newspaper clippings.  
    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. 
    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
     
    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 Files: CommitteesMU2020/32 President Helman's committee files - in alphabetical order: AAFRO Program through topics such as Peace Studies, Professional Studies Committee, PERMABIX (dorm maintenance issues), Professional Studies - and then - 
    Educational Frontiers Committee through Teacher Educaton Committee.
     
    President's Files: Helman CorrespondenceMU2020/29b Miscellaneous correspondence (the 1960's through 1986) by President A. Blair Helman: HO - Z. Topics include: Honor Graduates Dinner, May Day, Oak Leaves, the Center for the Study of Socialist Education (Kent State University), the United Nations Flag, along with correspondence and materials related to the life of Jean Childs Young,1980 MC honorary degree recipient,and of her husband, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young. 
    President's Office - FilesMU2020/8 Files belonging to Butterbaugh, Robinson, Marden, and Helman: Presidential Search Survey, Departments and Divisions, Academic Affairs, Ad Hoc Committees, Committees, Community Council (including history), AAFRO Constitution and Minutes, Mooney materials, Staff Association files (constitution, history and minutes). 
    President's Office: AssortmentMU2012/103 Box 9 An assortment of files from the Office of the President spanning approximately 1956 - 2001. 
    President's Office: Office manualMC2004/385 

    Office Manual for the President's Office

    A. Blair Helman:

    • Office Manual for the President's Office, written by Wanda Miller, former secretary to the president.  Dated 1 August 1974.
     
    Presidential Search: Manchester CollegeMU2015/38 Job posting and newspaper articles describing the 1985 presidential search. 
    Presidents: Stories and PranksMCGeneral File: Faculty - Presidents Stories and pranks related to former Manchester College presidents; E. S. Young, Winger, Crouch, Bixler, and Ikenberry.   
    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. 

     
    Printing Plates and PostcardMU2017/24 

    Printing plates of the 1925-1926 Aurora Staff, 1925-1926 Manchester College Male Quartet (E. Boyer, G. Heeter, K. Findley, C. Brown), 3 signature plates, and one New Years Greetings postcard from Manchester College (1923).

     
    Public Relations: Assorted FilesMC2009/32  

    Assorted Files from Public Relations - 1962 through1998.

     
    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. 

     
    Quintana, EnriqueFaculty/Staff Boxes 47: Quintana Material related to Enrique Quintana. 
    Reading Corps: Newspaper ClippingsMC2003/313 Reading Corps Clippings Collection. 
    Religious Activities on CampusMC2009/27 

    A broad collection dealing with campus ministry and religious activities.

     
    Retirement Workshop 1996MC General File: Retirement An invitation to the Spring 1996 workshops on Creative Living in Retirement. "The mature years bring joys and losses, opportunities and challenges.  Come and learn about how to cope with the losses, how to maximize the joys, how to avoid the pitfalls, such as frauds and scams, and how to live in ways that please yourself and contribute to life." 
    Rhinie Bowl: OriginMC General File: Rhinie  

    Research into the the word Rhinie and the place Rhinie bowl done by Ferne Baldwin.

    See Also:  Rhinie/Rhiny, Aurora, 1967 p.20; Oak Leaves, 10/7/37 p.1; 9/16/43 p.2; 9/14/44; 9/15/49 p.3; 9/9/65; 9/27/67 p.1, 3; 10/11/67, p.1; 10/18/67 p.1, 2; 11/1/67 p.5; 9/24/69 p.3; 9/30/70 p.3.

     
    Rish, LeeMCFaculty/Staff: Rish: Lee Newspaper article announcing Lee Rish, (also known as "Pete Rish"), to the Manchester College football coaching staff 
    Robison, RichardFaculty/Staff; Robison, Richard Material related to professor of education and former chair of the education department, Richard Robison. 
    Roten, PaulFaculty/Staff: Roten, Paul Materials related to Professor Paul Roten of the Manchester College department of speech. 
    Rural Life Association CollectionMC2002/240 

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

     
    S.P.A.M. (Math Club): PhotographMC2004/408: S.P.A.M. (Math Club) 

    See Math Club photo (photo #79) in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408.

     
    Sanger, Lola: Interview, 1988MC General File: Transcripts  

    Transcript of Lola Sanger Tape, 20 September 1988 interviewed by Ferne Baldwin. 

     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 Master File 

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

     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #3, #4 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1980's and 1990's through the 2000's. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folder #5 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #16, #17, #18, #19, #20 

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

     
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #31, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #50 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
    Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #51, #52, #53, #54, #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62 

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

     
    Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #1 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations Detailed description of folder contents. File #1 details activity in the 1950's and 1960's. 
    Scholarships: Names and Location Detailed Folder DescriptionMU2012/117 File Folder #2 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Detailed description of folder contents. File #2 details activity in the 1970's. 
    Schutz, RaymondFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Schutz, Raymond 

    Material related to J. Raymond Schutz.

    Article, "J. Raymond Schutz," by Wilbur Brookover donated to the Archives by Ferne Baldwin.

    Postcard with writing, "Nine Rahs for Shutz."   The picture is identified on the verso as "Former Faculty Sheetz," but it is J. Wine's opinion this was taken during the rally where J. Raymond Schutz ran for Republican Candidate for Congress.  It is located in the Large Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes (166, 167 and 138 combined)

    For additional material regarding J. Raymond Schutz, see: Mountaineer; Oak Leaves, 4 October 1924 p.1; 11 July 1925 p.4;  6 June 1926 p.1, 2; 16 October 1926 p.1.

    Charlotte Schutz, daughter of L. W. Schutz, married Professor Gary Deavel. See her memories about Mrs. M. R. Gardner in the Gary Deavel section of the Large Faculty/Staff Photo Boxes.  This writing also includes a glimpse into the life of the Schutz family.

     
    Security: RecordsMC2004/167 

    Security Department Records.

     
    Soccer: Team Information, Programs, Nigeria BenefitMC2003/299 2001 Soccer programs, and advertisement for Nigeria Work Camp benefit. 
    Social Science MaterialsMC2009/162a,b,c,d 

    Listing of Social Science Materials:

    Readings: Appalachia As A Sub-Culture," Social Science Core.

    Department Meetings 1996, 1997 - agendas, enrollments, learning goals for the sociology major, the learning portfolio.

    Press Releases, News Clippings, Papers.

    For Clubs, societies and organizations: Southern Belles Home Demonstration Club, see MC2009/162d.

     
    Sociology and Social Work: Criminal Justice Exposure Project, Photographs, Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/03  

    Criminal Justice Exposure Project 1973 - 1974 photographs and news clippings.

    See Also: Criminal Justice Exposure Project, background and reports (North shelving unit Archives "Office.") and Fundraising Grants, MC2003/297.

     
    Sollenberger, HowardMU2017/28 Material related to alumnus, Howard Sollenberger.  
    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). 
    Staff AssociationMC2002/256 

    Staff Association Records.

    Constitutions, annual reports, flyers, general info.  Discussion about the "Staff Association Flower Fund Policy."

    Staff Association Ballott, 1996, 1998 newspaper article honoring staff members with photograph, programs and events, staff honored for years of service 1999 newspaper article, application for staff employment.

     
    Staff List: Name and Position and Board of Trustee Participant -ObserverMC General File: Staff List 

    A list probably composed by Ferne Baldwin.  A list of staff with their College positions and dates from 1895 - 1996. 

    A list of staff on the Board of Trustee Participant-Observer Nomination Ballott of 1996-1997.

     
    Staff Programs: Olympics Day, 1997MC General File: Staff Programs An advertisement for Staff Olympics Day, 11 June 1997.   
    Stein, John W. : Mount Morris College, PresidentMC2003/119  
    Mount Morris President J. W. Stein papers:
    • In 1881, J.W. Stein, then president of Mt. Morris College,  disappeared mysteriously, leaving behind his wife and children. 
     
    Streator, CarolFaculty/Staff: Streator, Carol Materials related to Professor Carol Streator who taught music at Manchester College. 
    Studebaker, Ted: Memorial and BiographyMU2013/126 digital recording 

    A memorial biography in tribute of MC alumnus, Ted Studebaker, a pacifist killed in 1971 while working with the people of South Vietnam.

     
    Student Affairs: RecordsMC2006/13 Student Affairs 

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

     
    Student HandbooksLarge Boxes 166a and 166b: Student Handbook Assortment Student handbooks and guidebooks put out by various organizations and departments across the years (circa 1927, prior to 1941, circa 1947, circa 1952, circa 1978, circa 20000. 
    Summer Conference Schedule 1991MC General File: Conference Services, Summer 1991 A schedule of summer conferences on the Manchestser College campus for the summer of 1991.  The memo is from Pennie S. Hoover, Conference Coordinator.  Meal prices are included.  
    Summer SchoolMC2008/25 
    • Summer School booklets containing calendar, general information, class schedules, description of professors.
    • Two laminated pages featuring summer instructors: T. Wayne Rieman, Paul Keller, Max Allen, Neal Merritt, Ray Keim, Earl Garver, Dr. Bollinger, and Don Royer (no date given).
    • Brochures.
    • Summer Session 1954 brochure.
     
    SundialMC General File: Sundial Letter giving and requesting information about the whereabouts of the original sundial that was on the Manchester College campus. 
    Taize Worship ServiceMC2003/319  

    Taize Worship Clipping Collection.

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

     
    Tennis, Men's and Women'sMC2009/173 2003 newspaper articles regarding Tennis for Men and Women.  
    Tests: Assessments for Graduation: CONFIDENTIALMU2015/39 Description of The Undergraduate Record Examination - Education Department - and why it was chosen to fulfill senior Comprehensive Examination requirements. Undergraduate Record Examinations score report rosters for various areas of study.  Graduate Record Examinations with student scores.  Other materials. 1970 - 1982. 
    TheaterMC2003/306 Theatre (Theater): Newspaper clippings. 
    Theatre: Alpha Psi OmegaMC2008/174 

    Alpha Psi Omega: Program from the New Student One Act Festival, circa 1998.

    Student directors, Assistant directors, actors, in this production include:
    Shawn Kobb, Jennifer Witty, Aaron Gardner, Jennifer Lundin, Sean Andes, Patrick Purvis, Beth Joseph, Larisa Hoke & Chris Fitze, Amanda Muench, Elaine Barajas, Eric Bendes, Laurel Sampson, Josh Brockway, Andy Helfrich, Kelly Tucker, Shelly Smith, Johanna Long, Anne Albright, Nicole Weaver, John Eshleman, Devin Keener, Jamie Eller, Ted Bryant, Ryan Hedstrom, Heidi Beck, Nick Studebaker.

     
    Thompson, Jill LongFaculty/Staff: Thompson, Jill Long Newspaper article (2003) announcing new position for Jill Long Thompson, formerly serving in the Mark E. Johnston Chair of Entrepreneurship at Manchester College. 
    Town of North Manchester, Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Town of North Manchester Newspaper Articles 

    Newspaper articles dealing with the Town of North Manchester and/or the Town of North Manchester and the College.  Some titles are:

    At Manchester College, Conflict Resolution Course Set, 1996.

    Two Local Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America, 1988.

    Flat Tax Would Only Worsen Inequality, by Worth Weller.

     
    Town of North Manchester: HistoryMC2010/33 North Manchester:  "Then and Now, 1834 to 1992, North Manchester, Indiana, to Stockdale, Near Roann."  
    Track and Field Newspaper ArticlesMC2012/13 1995 photocopies of newspaper articles related to MC's track program. 
    Track and Field: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Track and Field Newspaper articles about Track and Field events at Manchester College. 
    Trees: Martin Luther King, Jr. SycamoreMC2003/311 

    Newspaper clipping (3 June 1996) with  photo of Dave Good and students dedicating historical trees, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore.

     
    Underground Publications: [The] Pine NeedleMC2002/163 [The] Pine Needle Collection: This anti-war newsletter was produced by Manchester College students and contained articles, essays, artwork, and poetry. One copy of "American Revelation." 
    Underground Publications: Good DopeMC2002/164 Good Dope Collection. 
    Underground Publications: Manchester Mobe to End the WarMC2002/159 Manchester Mobe to End the War Newsletter Collection. 
    Unidentified Photograph: Men with GuitarMC2008/78 

    Unidentified photograph: Group of men with guitar.

    The photo is labeled by hand in ink: "Marshall Thompson? Manchester College or Boston Conservatory." 

     
    Unidentified Photographs: Child, and Possible Students MC2008/77 

    One photo of child, labeled, "Kenneth 1 1/2," and others of possible MC students, some taken at Rice Studios, North Manchester. 

     
    Union: PhotographsMC2008/165 

    Union event, snapshots from 1988.

    For other Union pictures see: Photo boxes 122, 123.

     
    Values, Ideas and the Arts: Public Program SeriesMC2009/174 1963, "Othello," presented by The National Players, newspaper articles.  
    Values, Ideas, and ArtsMC2002/278h 

    Values, Ideas, and Arts records.

     
    Video, Historical: Holl and Martin Family- Historical - circa 1930'sMU2013/89 Historical video from the 1930's with vignettes of Manchester College campus life and the Carl Holl and Don Martin families. Some cartoons of the era and captions are presented - along with clips of many students. 
    Volleyball: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Volleyball 

    Newspaper articles about Manchester College Volleyball .

     
    Volleyball: Newspaper ArticlesMC General File: Volleyball 

    Newspaper articles about Manchester College Volleyball .

     
    Watson, JonathanFaculty/StaffBoxes: Watson, Jonathan Material related to professor Jonathan Watson, Department of English, Manchester University. 
    Welcoming Dinner / Welcoming Reception: New Faculty and Staff MC2003/323 Welcoming Dinner and Welcoming Reception materials.  
    West, Don: PresentationMU2013/123b Poet, educator, historian, Don West, gave a talk at Manchester College.  He was the founder of the Appalachan Sourthern Folk Life Center. 
    Willmert, AllenFaculty/Staff: Willmert, Allen Material related to Manchester College Library Directory, Allen Willmert. 
    Wilmert, AllenMC2002/316 29 candid photos of Allen Wilmert's retirement party, held within Funderburg Library during the spring of 1989.  
    Wine, Norman and Grace, Recital HallMC2006/22 Groundbreaking Celebration and Dedication Ceremony for the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall. 
    Work Release Program: Starkey, Donn InterviewMU2013/135 Donn Starkey interviews five unidentified inmates at the Work Release Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, 4 May 1972. Prison conditions and regulations are discussed. 
    Wrestling: Newspaper ArticlesWrestling: Large Box 24c Newspaper articles about Wrestling at Manchester College. 
    Wright, Della: Photograph, circa 1898MC2003/325 Della Wright Photograph, circa 1898, Manchester College alumna.  
    Young's House, President: PhotographMC2010/159 One photograph of President Young's home, that would later become the College Hospital and finally the AAFRO House. 
    Young, Andrew: Birthday Newspaper ArticlesMC2008/205 Newspaper articles regarding Young's 75th birthday party. 
    Young, Andrew: PhotographMC2008/125 Photographs of Andrew Young with students in Petersime lounge, along with contact prints and negatives.  
    Young, Andrew: There's a New World ComingAlumni Box 187: Jean Childs Young  

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

     

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

     
    Young, E. S.: PublicationMU2018/32 Two copies of the book written by Manchester College's first Church of the Brethren president, E. S. Young, "The Life of Christ, a Harmony, Of The Four Gospels, With Nine Maps, Tracing all of the Journeys of Jesus, and Giving all of the Events in a Chronological Order and Time of Their Occurrence," 1898. 
    Youth Events Sponsored by or Held at Manchester: NewsclippingsMU2017/59 Events for youth/young people sponsored by or held at Manchester College: Competition for High School writers (1992), Young Author's Conference (1992), Jr. High School Art Exhibit (1992), Metro North Social Studies Fair (1992), Wabash Valley Youth Orchestra String Festival (1992), MC Poetry Contest (1993), Wabash County MC math contest z (2003). 

    These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
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    Baldwin, Ferne: Church of the Brethren CollectionROBaldwinCOB2012/23 A collection of materials about the Church of the Brethren assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin.  Some information deals with the larger church and its mission in Nigeria and other materials are related to the Church of the Brethren in Indiana. 
    Brethren, North Liberty, Indiana, 12 June 1921: PhotographBC2010/47 Although one can not be certain, it appears as if this photograph represents the Church of the Brethren congregation at North Liberty, Indiana and that it was taken outside the meeting house.  Many of the sisters and elders appear to be wearing the Brethren garb. 
    Bruderhoff: PublicationsBC2012/14 

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

     
    Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference, Rail TravelBC2008/6 Photo of Brethren going to Annual Conference by train. 
    Church of the Brethren: Beliefs and StoriesBC2018/14 A collection of pages copied from an undocumented source.  It includes not just a description of Brethren beliefs, but accompanying stories. 
    Church of the Brethren: Brethren Revival Fellowship COB General File: Brethren Revival Fellowship 

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

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

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

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

     
    Church of the Brethren: Creekville, Kentucky, and Lehman, GalenBC2010/46 

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

     

     

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

    See Also: Gospel Messenger, 1956.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/10 1966 article by theologian Martin Marty  in "The National Catholic Reporter" in which he compares the challenges of the Church of the Brethren with those of the Catholic Church. What does the future hold? 
    Church of the Brethren: Direction, Future, COCUBC2018/11 The August 1966 article by Martin Marty [MU2018/10] was written during the same time-period as the 1966 COB Annual Conference. Should the Church of the Brethren face the future by ecumenical participation with other denominations through the Consultation on Church Union (COCU)? BC2018/22 includes documents of the Church of the Brethren's "Fraternal Relations Committee to the 1966 Annual Conference, along with a speech delivered by Wayne Zunkel on the Conference floor during the COCU debate. Also included: "An Open Letter To the Fraternal Relations Committee," "Report, Consultation on Church Union" (1966), and "Supplementary Report of the Fraternal Relations Committee to Annual Conference on COCU. 
    Church of the Brethren: Financing Education, 1943BC2010/49 One in-depth study dated November 1943 focusing on the problems surrounding the financing of higher education within the Church of the Brethren.  
    Church of the Brethren: Indiana Regional Office, Salaries and BenefitsBC2010/45 1960 - 1961 correspondence between Robert Greiner, Treasurer, Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board and Robert Greiner, David Yeatter, and Mark Schrock.  Some material deals with financial arrangements surrounding Galen Lehman discontinuance at the Regional Office as Regional Secretary, and the transfer of Mark Schrock to fill the vacency. Other letters deal with church extension loan notes.  Also included is a report on employee Revisions to The Group Insurance and Pension-Annuity Plans
    Church of the Brethren: Indiana State Clothing CommitteeBC2010/44 The Church of the Brethren was a contributing member of the United Clothing Appeal of the Churches or also known as the Church World Service Clothing Program.   In Indiana there was an individual appointed to represent all of the Church of the Brethren districts.  This person was given the title:  Church of the Brethren Representative, Indiana State Clothing Committee.   The file contains correspondence regarding the appointment of John Heisel to represent the state. 
    Church of the Brethren: Lent, Zeller, Harry Jr. 1944BC2010/10 The file folder containing this message by Harry K. Zeller, Jr. has "Sugar Creek" written on the left hand corner.  Perhaps Ferne Baldwin wrote this note to tell what congregation Harry Zeller was speaking to or was part of?  The message is titled, "Brethren Declare Their Lenten Faith," and is dated 26 March 1944. 
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/3 

    A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

    Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/5 An assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials - "Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Indiana;" 1895-1903,1907 - "Marriage and Family Life Workshop," 1950 - Photo of a group including Al Deeter  and perhaps Harlan Smith - Youth Conference photos - United Stewardship Council Statistics showing denominational giving (1923) - Photographs of the South Central District Office of the COB - 1952 District Meeting Program of the COB, Southern District of Indiana - Southern Indiana District of the COB financial materials (1963 - 1970) - "Stewardship" newsletters - 1945,1946, by the School of Soil Conservation, C.P.S. #24, Unit 5, New Windsor, Maryland (Civilian public Service) -   "The Weekly Processor" newsletter by Church World Service Center, New Windsor (1946) with topics such as "Heifers, Relief on the Hoof," "reports from Greece, Poland, Italy, shipping information (items, numbers, pounds),"New Windsor Relief Picture," Workers Tell of Relief Program," etc. - "Duties of the Deacons" - description of currency and measurement in Bible Times* - the biblical basis of Church Organization - invitation to "The Church of the Brethren, Formerly Called Dunkers" (history and observances) - Origin of the Church, by  Fitzwater - the Virgin and Child etched on fabric - "The Eternal Verities," by D. L. Miller - "Minutes of the Yearly Meeting of the Brethren of the Old German Baptist Church" 1901 - German obituary for individual dying 26 May 1836 - advertisement for "Gospel Songs" by George B. Holsinger - leaflet by J. S. L. Miller, "A Warning to the Young," and "Christian Song." 
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

    A variety of materials regarding the Church of the Brethren collected during the ages. "Academy for Church Leadership," Summer Intensive, 1987 - "Volunteer Service in the Local Church," featuring New Windsor BVS class with Dan West - 1987 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring Ronald Reagan and the Central American Peace Agreement - 1988 newsletter from the COB Washington Office featuring, "Civil Rights at Critical Juncture" - Minutes of District Meeting of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, 1902, 1908,1940, 1954, 1955, 1960 - "Jesus Christ - Our Hope," Indiana Brethren Young Adult Retreat, 1976 (Warstler, Carter) - Three year Reading Course for Licensed Ministers - Eldership Ordination1965, Manchester/Liberty Mills COB.

     
    Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

    A variety of COB related materials: COB "Agenda" (1978) with articles, Prepare Now for Possible Resumption of the Draft, What Would You Do if Your Loved Ones Were Threatened by Violence?, Keep America Free from Military Regimentation, a Warning to America, by E. Paul Weaver - 1909, program of Joint Sunday School Meeting of Howard, Flora, Upper and Lower Deer Creek School - Statistics and trends within the Regions of the COB (circa 1954) - Report of Women's Work -  G. Lehman letter to 1953 Standing Committee - Minutes of the South Central District Board (1972) - Planning for District Conference 1969 - Information probably for new book on Indiana COB History - History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana with dates of conception, location, moves, and 1991 activity of COB congregations - 1922-1927 Statistical Notebook with reports on Indiana Ministers and evangelists, church locations, congregational membership gains/losses/, ministerial statistics (sisters licensed, men licensed, year)/minister losses -Daniel Miller and descendants - "Brethren Connection to American Communal Groups" - "Divisions In the German Baptist Brethren Church" - "The Dunkard Dozen (1929)" who received advanced education - Report of the Committee on National Service to the World Ministries Commission (1972) - Indiana Church of the Brethren history gathered for writing of new book, including: congregational membership  in South/Central Indiana (1991), history of the Mississinewa Church, biographies of Elder D. P. Shively, Elder Elias Caylor, the death of James Quinter.

     
    Church of the Brethren: South Central Indiana District MaterialsBC2012/5 

    An assortment of materials belonging to the Southern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.  Included are Financial Reports for the Mexico Welfare Home, 1952 - 1954 and Southern District Treasurer expense vouchers and bills for expenses.

     
    Church of the Brethren: 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: Workshop at Manchester College 1945BC2010/48 3 page flyer describing a Church of the Brethren workshop organized to develop district resource leadership in the Central Region (1945). Held at Manchester College, participants were told to bring ration books!  
    DeaconsBC2018/9 Materials related to the Deacon ministry in the Church of the Brethren: "Deacons in Biblical Perspective," by Galen Hackman, "Deacons in Historical Perspective," by Donald Durnbaugh," 1997 Annual Conference Statement, "Deacon Ministry in the Church of the Brethren." 
    Dunbar, WilburBrethren People File: Dunbar, Wilbur - biographical 

    Material related to Wilbur Dunbar.

    See Also: Gospel Messenger 6 January 1945 p.7; 23 March 1946 p.13.

    Interview by Ferne Baldwin regarding Wilbur's Grandfather, L. D. Ikenberry. Personal letter telling stories about his grandfather. Manchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Ikenberry, L. D.

     
    Four Mile Church of the BrethrenBC2002/10 

     

    The Virginia Colony or The Four Mile Church Part 1.

    Some families that are mentioned:  Miller, Kingery, Lybrook, Moss, Toney, Witter, Hart, Eikenberry, Brower, Landis, Ritter, Huston, Rinehart, Rife, Ridenour, Shideler, Fosher, and Fiant.

     

    See Also: The Brethren Encyclopedia and, History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana.

     
    Good, ChrisBrethren People File: Good, Chris Material related to Chris Good and the musical group, "Mutual Kumquat." 
    Gospel Messenger Obituary Index BC2009/03 Paper hard copy for the Gospel Messenger obituary index that is on DVD.  
    History of Ephrata, by Milton H. HeinickeBC2011/6 

    Milton H. Heinicke's History of Ephrata, Supplement to Booklet Seven, published by The Historical Society of The Cocalico Valley, Arranged for Publication by Ralph M. Hartranft, February 1974.

    This booklet contains genealogical material related to the memberes of Johann Conrad Beissel's sect of Seventh Day Baptists.

     
    Indiana Council of Churchers 1986: Annual ReportBC2010/50 Indiana Council of Churches Annual report to Member Judicatory Bodies in February of 1986. 
    Mack, Alexander: PageantBC2018/12 The "Pageant of Alexander Mack" was likely presented in the North West Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren in 1944 and depicts the historical theology guiding Mack's decisions and thought. 
    MissionsCOB General File: Missions "The Sun Never Sets on the Work of the Church of the Brethren," February 1927 - COB mission work in Africa, China, and India, with description of number of churches, membership, and colleges in the United States. 
    Nees, Opal PenceBrethren People File: Nees, Opal Pence Opal Pence Nees, Manchester College Class of 1950, served as Director of Religious Activities at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and a former pastor in the Church of the Brethren. 
     


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