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TopicAccession #Description Summary
AAFRO House and ProgramMC2009/71-E,c 

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

 
Academic AffairsMC2010/45 a-i Summer and spring terms, evening classes, introduction to computers, driver training, newspaper articles, news releases, academic standard requirements for academic progress, probation and disqualification (1990).
Cora Wise Helman's "Report of the Registrar," 1922-1947. 
Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic Affairs: Large Box #2Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #2 

Contents include but are not limited to; Dean's Annual Reports 1930 - 1989 (incomplete), Athletic Training Program, church scholarships, college entrance exams, diploma releases, grade complaints, grade distributions, graduates by majors, grad school recommendations, Indiana Department of Teacher Education and Certification, Miller Analogies Test, National Dean's List, non-returning and non-traditional students, Union Administrative Committee Materials (1967), Academic Facilities Committee information, jukebox policy, guidelines for use of PERC (c. 1982), Reports of Dean of Academic Affairs (1980's incomplete), enrollment management 1987, etc.

 
Academic Affairs: Large Box #3Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #3 Box includes but is not limited to; Office of Institutional Research statistics including Faculty Survey 1983, Administrative Personnel Survey and Faculty and Administrative Study. Curriculum Committee Minutes,1932 - 1965 and Curriculum review reports. Curriculum Core materials 1965 - 1985. Materials on General Education, Alexander, budget, co-curricular activities, faculty papers, Davidson-Groff, Faculty Workshop 1967, Fact-Finding Committee minutes, grade point average, Graduate Study Committee Minutes, Humanities, independent student development, statements on MC, AA Degree Committee, Comprehensive Exam, Senior Seminar, Social Sciences, Summer plans, Teaching Load Committee Minutes, Interdivisional Study courses. 
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).

 
Academic Affairs: Statistics, EnrollmentMC2007/97 

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

 
Accreditation: NASM 1972MC2003/291  Manchester College Self-Study Report to National Association of Schools of Music, 1972.  
Administration BuildingMC2004/310  
Administration Building: Renovation correspondence
 
Administrative Committee: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/321 Administrative Committee--Minutes of Meetings 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Advancement Centennial Event - Step Up To The Future Campaign: Slides and ScansMU2014/49 Slides and digital copies documenting the Centennial Celebration's October 1987 kick-off event for the "Step Up to the Future Campaign." 
Advancement: Assortment MU2012/96 A variety of materials from the Department of Advancement that was moved to the Archives during office relocations in the Summer of 2012. Alumni Days 2003. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/14 Materials pertaining to the March of Progress fundraising campaign. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2004/314 A. Blair Helman Papers: March of Progress fundraising campaign of the 1950's. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2002/2o 

March of Progress materials including

First phase information, with final reports, correspondence.

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

Convocation materials.

 
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.

 
Advancemrnt: Fundraising - March of Progress, circa 1955MC2002/2y 

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

 
African-AmericanMC2007/88 Department of Higher Education at Indiana University "Study  of the Impact of Increased Black Enrollments," 1968.  A questionnaire to Manchester College. 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni Association MC2010/31 Secretary of Alumni Records, Mrs. J. Raymond Schutz, correspondence.  
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2002/2k Alumni Association constitution and by-laws. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2002/2L Alumni Association meeting minutes. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2002/2w  Alumni Association Officers Correspondence 1956-1964. 
Alumni: Hensler, IrmaMC2004/543 

Irma Hensler Memorabilia Collection:

1 Election of Major Subject card, signed by C.W. Holl and Julia Vandevort on 13 October 1929.
2 Extension course card, signed by C.W. Holl and Cora Wise Helman on 19 May 1930.
3 Students Card from Winter Term 1924-25.
4 Students Card from Fall Term 1924.
5 Completion of Course Report, signed by Mrs. A. W. Cordier on 7 February 1930.

 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMC2004/287 Associated Colleges of Indiana correspondence. 
Associated Colleges of IndianaMC2004/313 

Correspondence, photograph, statement against Universal Military Training.

Resolution from Indiana Conference of Higher Education stating its recommendation against universal military training.

Photograph: A. Blair Helman receiving keys to station wagon from Chrysler plant manager, now in photograph file folder MC2007/145.

 
Athletic DepartmentMC2004/336 Athletic Department 1958-1964: Helman Correspondence from the A. Blair Helman papers. 
Athletic DepartmentMC2002/2bb Athletic Department records, correspondence.  
Athletic Department, History, Statistics, and RecordsLarge Box 21 

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

 
Athletic Department: PhotographsPhotograph Box 24  

Photographs of Athletics, Physical Culture and Physical Education spanning 1915 - 1995 [approximate dates].

 
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.
 
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. 
Basketball Reunion: 30 YearMU2017/89 

30 year reunion of MC's 1953-1954 Basketball team taken during Homecoming 1984. This was Manchester's first Hoosier College Conference Champion Basketball Team.

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

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
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.

 
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.

 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Board of Trustees: Photograph CollectionMC2003/43  

Board of Trustees photograph collection.

 
Board of Trustees: RecordsVault: Filing Cabinet Drawer 1 

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

 

 
Board of Trustees: Records, 1935-1942 MC2002/2c  

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

 
Board of Trustees: Resolution on Residence Halls Completion, 1994MC2010/134 

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

 
Books: With Significant MemoriesMU2013/88 Special Books - The publications in this collection have a special relationship with Manchester University and with the Church of the Brethren. Books belong to MC presidents, alumni, faculty/staff. Some contain special inscriptions by authors or donors. Some have poetry or articles written by associates of MC. 
Brethren Colleges AbroadLarge Box 25  

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

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: A Blair Helman PapersMC2004/295 
Files 
11961/62-1966/67, includes document entitled, "A Proposal for an Undergraduate Study Abroad program to be Undertaken Cooperatively by the Six Church of the Brethren Colleges."
21967/68-1972/73
31973/74-1974/75
41975/76-1978/79
5Special Report, 1979
 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Elizabethtown CollectionMU2020/84 a,b, c Correspondence: Student files, financial reports, travel arrangements, housing accommodations, newsletters, addresses, insurance, invoices/receipts, conferences, BCA administrative communication between Church of the Brethren colleges and organizations, communication with other schools, employment within BCA, and more. 
Building and RenovationMU2017/64 

Renovation and Construction Newspaper Articles:

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

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

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

1992 razing of  Ikenberry Hall.

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

Science Center cost and groundbreaking event.

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

MC breaks ground on Recital Hall (2004).

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

 
Building Names: A. Blair Helman PapersMC2004/319 

Correspondence related to the naming of Holl-Kintner Hall of Science, V. F. Schwalm Hall, and Goshorn Chemistry Building.

 
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: Financial Records, A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2) MC2002/2s 

Housing and Home Finance records.

 
Buildings: General InformationMC2002/31  

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

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

 
Buildings: InformationMC2002/31  

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

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

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

 
Buildings: Naming of East Hall and Ikenberry HallMC2002/2r Minutes of Naming and Dedication Committee for the naming of East Hall and Ikenberry Hall.   Collection includes correspondence, donor information, financial information. Partially restricted.  
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Bwala, Dr. HyedimaMedia Cabinet (IIS)  Video of 24 May 1992 Nigerian Newscast - Manchester College alumnus, Dr. Hyedima Bwala', receives an honorary degree Manchester College Commencement exercises.   
Bwala, Dr. Hyedima and PhotographAlumni Box 187: Bwala, Dr. Hyedima 

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

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

 
C.W. Holl: Speech MC2004/316 A. Blair Helman: C.W. Holl speech.  
Campus ImprovementMU2013/36 A memo from the Manchester College Treasurer to President Helman (circa 1965) descripting improvements on campus including classroom remodeling, the Vernon F. Schwalm Hall addition, and the completion of Funderburg Library. 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial Interviews: President HelmanMedia Cabinet: Helman Interviews Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of President Helman. 1988 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Robert Neff and President Emeritus Helman at Founder's Day ConvocationMC2009/182 Photograph of President Robert Neff (Juniata College) and President Emeritus Helman at the Founder's Day Convocation.  
Central States Colleges Association: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/293 A. Blair Helman: Central States Colleges Association Collection. 
Central States Colleges Association: RecordsMC2001/6 

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

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

 

 

 
ChapelMC2009/74 Chapel addresses 1943-1944.  
Chapel Addresses: 1943 - 1944MC2012/23 

Chapel addresses from 1943-1944 with a Foreward by President Vernon F. Schwalm.

 
Chapel vs. ConvocationMC2010/32a,b  

Change in name from "Chapel to Convocation."

Correspondence between Robert Mock, Director of Religious Life, and President Helman and Dr. Bollinger regarding, "Developing Concerns Regarding the Role of the Christian Faith and the Director of Religious Life on Manchester College Campus." 

 
Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education and Conference on Higher Education: President's filesMU2020/26 Church of the Brethren Committee on Higher Education (1948-1956 through 1978-1980). Church of the Brethren Conference on Higher Education (1959 January 22-24). 1976 June 24-17). 
Church of the Brethren: Annual ConferenceMC2004/315 

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

  • "A Statement on the Church and Its Colleges" dated June 1960.
  • "Statement on Position and Practices of The Church of the Brethren in Relation to War" dated June 1948.
  • Correspondence regarding 1959 annual conference.
  • What Is Man?" dated June 1966.
 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Museum CollectionMC2003/102 

Materials from the old Manchester College Museum.  Topics include:

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

 
College Woman's 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: Interview with Pat and Blair Helman, 1986MC2011/68 The College Woman's Club interviews Pat and A. Blair Helman after the presidential couple's 30 years of service, 12 March 1986. 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
CommitteesMU2020/48 Committee for the Future:1969-1971 
Some issues:
Black speakers for Spring Convocation.
Philosophy of recruitment (black students and foreign students)..
Atmosphere re: Racial attitudes and human relations on campus.
20 October 1969 - the creation of of a special committee following the events of the night of October 8.

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

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


 
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.


 
Convocation #050: Helman, A. Blair, "Opening Convocation," 1978Convocation #50: Helman, A. Blair, 1978 President A. Blair Helman delivers the opening convocation speech on 7 September 1978.  This recording is of the convocation service as well, including a welcome by campus minister, Robert Knechel, singing, prayer, a presentation about being students on campus, as well as President Helman's words. 
Convocation #070A: Helman, President A. Blair - Opening Convocation - February 1980Convocation #70A: Helman, President A. Blair, 1980 President A. Blair Helman presents opening Convocation on 4 February 1980. 
Convocation #079: Nelson, Dr. John Oliver, 1980MC2011/44 

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

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

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

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

 
Convocation #080: Helman, A. Blair, September 1980Convocation Tape #80: Helman, A. Blair, 1980 Manchester College President A. Blair Helman gives the opening convocation 3 September 1980. 
Convocation #083: Durnbaugh, Donald F., "Confessions of a Searcher," 1980MC2011/22 

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

 
Convocation #094: Helman, President A. Blair, 1981Convocation Tape #94: President Helman President A. Blair Helman gives an address on 16 February 1981. 
Convocation #102: Helman's Opening ConvocationMU2014/75 President Helman presents the opening convocation on 3 September 1981. 
Convocation #115: Helman, President, Opening Convo 1982MU2014/81 wave sound President A. Blair Helman opens the Convocation series with an address on 8 February 1982.  Robert Knechel, Jr. serves as minister. 
Convocation #117 A: Angelou, MayaConvocation Tape #117A: Angelou, Maya 

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

 
Convocation #130: Helman, A. BlairMU2014/90 wave sound President A. Blair Helman speaks during Opening Convocation 1 September 1982. 
Convocation #148: Opening Convocation by HelmanMU2015/71 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 31 August 1983. 
Convocation #153: Arlinghaus, EdMU2014/144 Introduced by President A. Blair Helman, Dr. Ed Arlinghaus speaks on "The Future of Health Care in America," on 3 October 1983. 
Convocation #162: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/65 

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

 
Convocation #170: Helman, A. BlairMU2015/55 Opening Convocation 5 September 1984 with Manchester University President, A. Blair Helman. 
Convocation #186: Opening Convocation with HelmanMU2015/70 President A. Blair Helman presents Opening Convocation on 28 January 1985. 
Convocation #202: Doug HallMU2015/120 President Helman introduces Dr. Doug Hall to present, "Stewardship: An Old Word, A New Challenge," as an extension of a conference on Stewardship and Brethren Values. This Convocation took place on 14 October 1985. 
Convocation #211 B: Collins, JosephMU2015/103b 11 March 1986 Discussion Day presentation by Dr. Joseph Collins. 
Convocation #289 A, B: Helman, A. Blair and Coffin, William SloaneConvocation Tape #289A and B sound wave A) President Emeritus A. Blair Helman gives an overview of Manchester College's history in preparation for the College's "Faith Centennial Lecture" to be presented by Dr. William Sloane Coffin. B) Presentation by Coffin at Manchester Church of the Brethren. 
Convocation 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: Mow, Anna, Circa 1974MC2011/42 

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

 
Cordier AuditoriumMC2003/14  

Cordier Auditorium: Contact sheet with 17 shots of Cordier groundbreaking, including shots of Blair Helman, Rowan Daggett, and others.

 
Cordier, AndrewFaculty Staff Boxes: Cordier, Andrew Material related to Andrew Wellington Cordier, Manchester College alumus,[Class of 1922].  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/104f Andrew Cordier materials.  
Cordier, AndrewMC2002/154d Andrew Cordier materials. 
Cordier, Andrew and Butterbaugh, Dorothy: Collection of Louise King, Part 2MU2014/52 Part 2 of the Louise Cordier King Collection of Andrew Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier materials. An extensive collection of intimate family photographs, documents, genealogical materials, and articles. 
Cordier, Andrew W and Dorothy Butterbaugh: Collection of Louise KingMU2014/12 Louise King's collection of photographs and materials related to her father and mother, Andrew W. Cordier and Dorothy Butterbaugh Cordier. 
Cordier, Andrew W.: Memorial ServiceMC2011/19 Memorial service for Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  Participants include President Helman, Rev. David Rogers and Dr. Gary Deavel, organist. 
Cordier, Andrew: PhotographsMC2008/60 

Photographs of Andrew Cordier.

 
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. 
Correspondence: Supportive, Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/302 Letters of support or appreciation by or from President A. Blair Helman. 
Dailey, PaulMC2009/123 

Graphic artist on staff at Manchester College.

Large negatives for the watercolor painting that Paul had done of the Administration Building.

 
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.

 
Deavel, Gary: Manchester VariationsMC2005/6 Spiral bound copy of score, "Manchester Variations," by Dr. Gary Deavel. 
Deavel: Manchester VariationsMC2011/139 Musical score composed by Dr. Gary Deavel for Robert Jones and the Manchester Symphony Orchestra. 
Deeter, Al: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 1 Personal correspondence, ministerial and CPS documents, papers written while a student at Bethany Biblical Seminary and at Princeton, studies in Anabaptist Theology, Princeton dissertation correspondence, early Environmental Studies grant materials, Christian College Day presentations,  negatives, slides, photographs, and Bridgewater College's diploma granting Allen Deeter the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa
Deeter, Allen: Personal - Research - TeachingMU2018/55 Box 3 

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

Department of Religion and Philosophy - COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS and STUDY GUIDES

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

 
Deeter, Allen: Personal CollectionMU2018/55 Box 2 

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

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


 
Department of Public Instruction: Annual Reports, Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/290 

Department of Public Instruction Annual Report Collection from the A. Blair Helman Papers:

Manchester College's reports, submitted from 1931 until 1959.

  • File 1.    1931-1944
  • File 2 .   1945-1959
 
Development: King, RufusMC2009/157 

Development: Rufus King File Folder -  ( RESTRICTED due to the confidential nature of information)

 

Rufus King: Assorted Development files in the Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: King, Rufus - ( RESTRICTED due to the confidential nature of information)

 
Discussion DaySmall Box 16 Discussion Day materials from 1965 "Zith Day" until the present, including a brief history, topic suggestions, press releases, newspaper clippings, committee memos/arrangements, and two photographs.   
DiversityMC2002/2ee Expansion of study of non-western civilizations, 1959-60. 
Doctoral Degrees: Chemistry and Science RelatedMU2013/33 Materials related to Manchester College and alumni receiving Chemistry Ph. D. degrees. Other information showing Manchester's national rank for the percentage of graduates receiving Ph. D. degrees. Special report from the National Science Foundation, "Science and Engineering Doctorates: 1960-81." Related articles about psychological and sociological factors that play a role in a person's desire to obtain a Ph. D. 
Drugs and Alcohol: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/323 

Materials related to drug and alcohol use at Manchester College.

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

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

 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

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

 
Ebey, Alice KingMC2007/48 Alice King Ebey: "Genesis...to...Revelation," published by The Bible Society, North Manchester, IN.  1896. See "Pastoral Epistles," by Alice King. 
Education Department: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/335 A. Blair Helman: Education Department correspondence and meeting minutes 1958-1967. 
EmergencyMC General File: Emergency 

Appreciation from A. B. Helman regarding campus response to 1977 severe weather situation.

2005, Manchester College Response to Hurricane Katrina.

1998 preparation for unexpected disasters.

 
EnergyMC2002/101  
  • Manchester College's response to the energy crisis of 1978.
  •  Newspaper articles 1977, 1980, 1981.
 
Faculty and Staff" PR Photograph CollectionMC2007/228 A - BG Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

 

 
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 Letters from the PresidentMC2002/23gg  A. Blair Helman Papers: Letters to the Faculty 
Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1943-1949: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/326 

Selected Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1943-1949.

 
Faculty Photograph CollectionTwo Large Boxes: Photo Shelves 

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

 
Faculty Spring BanquetMC2002/2cc Large Box 49 Faculty Spring Banquet: Programs. 
Faculty WorkshopMC2002/2ff 

Faculty Workshop: 1953-70.  A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2).

  • Materials from 1953-1970.
 
Faculty Workshop: Helman Address 1985MC2011/163 This "Address at Faculty Workshop, August 29, 1985, Summing Up and Looking Ahead," was probably written and presented by President A. Blair Helman.  Supporting this theory is an attached memorandum from the Office of the President. 
Faculty, Trustee and Early PhotographsMU2014/13 Photographs of many faculty members from what appears to be the early 1900's as well as the 1950's and 1960's. A few other pictures showing trustees, the MC Chorus' oratorio of 1912, and various student groupings. 
Faculty, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

Photographs of faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, Public Relations files.

 
Faculty/Staff ListsMC2002/2dd  

Faculty/Staff Lists 1959-1969, incomplete.

 
Financial Affairs: ReportsMU2012/100a,b 

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

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

 

 
Flory, Paul: PhotographsFlory, Paul: Photographs  

Photograph of the award given to Flory by Manchester College, "Citation for Distinguished Attainment." 

Photograph of Flory and A. Blair Helman at Chemistry Symposium 1975. 

Article about Flory in "Polymer Pioneers."

 
Forward Planning: Financial Analysis and Strategic PlanMU2013/29 

Summary of Recommendations of Forward Planning Committee, 6 October 1984, with supporting materials from I/CASE, institutional research, books, articles, and demographics.

 

 

 
Foundations and American Organizations: Helman YearsMU2020/12 Foundations and American Organizations associated with Manchester College during Helman's years as president. 
Fountain and Helman Hall: PostcardMC2003/79 Fountain and Helman Hall Postcard  
Friermood, David: CollectionMU2016/15 

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

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


 

 

 
Funderburg Library: Director's Box, Gene Likens MaterialsMC2012/87 

Gene Likens display case file collection.  Biographical material, Helman letter, and photographs given to the College by Dr. Likens, 2005.

 
Funderburg Library: PhotographsMC2003/115 

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

 
Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMU2013/98 

Advancement materials including but not limited to:

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

 

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Focus on the SeventiesMU2013/99 

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

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

Focus on the Seventies Transmittal Forms - CONFIDENTIAL.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Focus on the Seventies, circa early 1970'sMC2004/328 

Advance Report - Focus on the Seventies: Undated report, sent to "selected friends of Manchester College,"  from the A. Blair Helman Papers.

 

 
Fundraising Campaign: Focus on the SeventiesMC2004/292 Focus on the Seventies Collection: Two campaign brochures and two campaign reports. 
Fundraising Study Report, 1977MC2004/330 Fundraising Study Report, 1977, prepared by Marts & Lundy, Inc., and dated 7 April 1977. 
Fundraising Study Report--1984MC2004/329 Fundraising study report prepared by Marts & Lundy, Inc., and dated October 1984. 
Fundraising Survey report, 1970MC2004/327 

Fundraising Survey Report--1970:

  • A report prepared by Marts & Lundy, Inc. and dated 19 March 1970.
 
Fundraising: Helman Hall and LoungeMC2006/28 Helman Hall and Lounge, student suite furniture and lounge request. 
Fundraising: Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge, Cawood, CarlMC2004/158 

Carl Cawood Papers:  Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence.

 
Gadfly Newsletter: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/305 

From v. 1 no.4 of Gadfly: "We the editors and writers of this paper are active student leaders...therefore we take it upon ourselves to open a new channel of communication on the Manchester Campus. Other channels are open...but these channels are restricted by procedure and burdened by triviality.  We propose as a newspaper to fight the following:  1. The continuation of student apathy...2.  The continuation of student ignorance...3.  The continuation of hypocrisy between policy and reality within our community.  4.  The continuation of undemocratic authority within our community."

 
Garner, Warren: Personal CollectionMU2017/81 Six binders containing genealogical and family materials, professional awards and honors, and athletics information. 
Garver, EarlLarge Box 26A or 26B: Garver Hall  Information about Earl S. Garver.  
Garver, Earl: BookMU2019/22Garver Book presented to Earl Garver by President Helman, "The Deanship of the Liberal Arts College." 
Get Away WeekendMC2009/71-E,f 

This is a large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b.  

These printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

Get Away Weekend materials are found in

  • MC2009/71-E,f - "Get Away Weekend Schedule" featuring courses and faculty, Patricia Helman, Richard Harshbarger, David Waas, Carol Tice, Ken Brown, Dorothy  Keller, Graydon F. Snyder, Floyd Slotterback, Paul Keller.  2 May - 4 May 1980.
  •  
    Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
    Goldwater, Barry: Contact PrintsMU2013/7 

    Contact prints from the visit Barry Goldwater made to Manchester College one week after Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke on campus 1 February 1968.

     
    Goshen CollegeMC2002/2z A Blair Helman Papers: In1964, representatives from Goshen College and Manchester College met to explore the possibilities of cooperative projects in BCA and in the science division.  
    Graduation 1972MC2011/11 wave sound and CD 

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

    Recording of jazz music.

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

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

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

    President WIlliam Robinson: Commencement Photograph Collection, 1993.

    Honorary Degree recipient: Andrew Murray.

    Honorary Degree recipient: Howard Brembeck.

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

     
    Graduation 2004: ImagesMU2015/115 Digital images of Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises 2004. 
    Gregory, Dick: Speaker, 1969MC2011/196 

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

     

     
    Hamer, O StuartMU2020/72 Papers of Professor O. Stuart Hamer and Mrs. Stuart Hamer: Statement of Purpose regarding the demonstrations in Selma, Alabama, Helman letter regarding estate planning, Helman letter of thanks for contribution to the Martin Luther King Memorial Fund. 
    Hauser, Phillip: PresentationMU2013/134 

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

     
    Helman Hall and Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Dedication: VideoMU2013/72 

    9 October 1993 video of the dedication of A. Blair Helman Hall and the Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge.

     
    Helman Hall Unification BoardMC General File: Helman Hall 

    Helman Hall Unification Board invitation to first and second Helman Hall Banquet.

     
    Helman Hall: PhotographsPhoto Box 101  Helman Hall photographs.  
    Helman Tapes: Centennial Interview with Tim Jones 1988MC2011/64c 

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

     
    Helman Tapes: Centennial Interview with Tim Jones Part 1 and 2MC2011/64a,b,c Centennial interview with President A. Blair Helman by Tim Jones, May 1988 accessioned as MC20211/64a,b. The third interview is accessioned as MC2011/64C and was recorded on 8 June 1988. 
    Helman Tapes: Exit Interview 30 April 1986 MC2011/63 Student George Boudreau's interview with President A. Blair Helman on 30 April 1986. 
    Helman Tapes: Exit Interview with A. Blair and Patricia at Tall Oaks MC2011/66 Helman Tapes: A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman are interviewed in Tall Oaks in 1986 by student, George Boudreau. 
    Helman Tapes: Movie AwardsMC2011/61 Mrs. Patricia Helman presents the Helman Movie Awards, "Stars Fell in September." Dr. David Waas, Master of Ceremonies. The "Oakey Awards," in honor of people whose talent and creativity has brought us entertainment throughout the years.  A comedic spoof. 
    Helman Tapes: Retirement Part 1, 2 and 3MC2011/65a,b 

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair1986 Commencement, Digital Media A. Blair Helman, Commencement 1986. 
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: Criticism of the CollegeMC2004/299 File 1  Correspondence that criticizes various stances, activities, and admissions policies at the College by individuals.

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair and FamilyManchester College General File: Faculty/Staff, Helman  

    President A. Blair Helman general file containing an assortment of articles and materials about A. Blair, Pat (A. Blair's wife) and the Helman daughters. 

     A. Blair Helman served as Manchester College's president from 1956-1986.  Helman Hall is named in his honor.

     
    Helman, A. Blair and Pat HelmanMC2007/146 

    1.  One program, "Faith Learning Service A Commitment Recalled." This is an appreciation service and booklet commemorating the legacy of President and Pat Helman.

    2.  One booklet, "Faith, Learning and Service: A Commitment Recalled."  This booklet documents President and Mrs. Helmans' legacy at Manchester College.

    2.  One program from the Helmans' 50th Wedding Anniversary with a poem by Patricia.

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

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair 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: Audit ReportsMC2002/2f A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2)  
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: College evaluationsMC2004/296 CSCA Manchester Visitation report, Institutional Functioning Inventory (1971), doctorate recipients by baccalaureate sources. 
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: Correspondence with officials at other IN colleges, 1957-1965. MC2002/2hh A. Blair Helman Papers: Indiana Colleges Correspondence Collection.  
    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 Papers: Planning Committee RecordsMC2004/332 

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

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

    Kenneth Brown, Religion and Philosophy: Protests

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

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

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

    • Responses to President Schwalm's letter from pastors, district executives, Church of the Brethren College presidents.
     
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: Testimony MC2004/298 "Testimony at the Hearing of the Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities of the Senate labor and Human Resources Committee," dated 9 September 1985.

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

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: Tuition exchange programMC2004/294 

    Tuition Exchange Program

    • File 1   through 1969/70
    • File 2  1970/71-1973/74
     
    Helman, A. Blair Papers: Vietnam War eraMC2004/297 

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair, Myer, James and Neff, Robert: PhotographMC2008/63 A. Blair Helman: Photo with Robert Neff, former COB General Secretary and former President of Juniata College and James Myer, leader of the Brethren Revival Fellowship.  Photo circa 1984 - 1985. 
    Helman, A. Blair, PapersMC2004/308 

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

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

     
    Helman, A. Blair, Papers: Holl Kintner Hall of ScienceMC2002/2p 

    Science Hall dedication materials.

     
    Helman, A. Blair: Baccalaureate Address 1976MC2011/162 One sermon entitled, "Focus on the Future," delivered by A. Blair Helman at the 1976 baccalaureate service. 
    Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren Central Region Board Reports 1957 - 1965MC2004/309 A. Blair Helman's reports to the Church of the Brethren Central Region Board 1957-1965. 
    Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren Central Region CorrespondenceMC2004/312 Correspondence between President Helman and members of the Central Region Board of the Church of the Brethren, etc. 
    Helman, A. Blair: Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood BoardMC2004/301 Correspondence and other materials related to the Church of the Brethren General Brotherhood Board, dated 1955-1974. 
    Helman, 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: Letters of Nomination for the University of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation, 1997MC2011/170 

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

    Completed Nominating Form and Biographical Outline.

    Supporting Letters for Nomination.

     
    Helman, A. Blair: MemorabiliaMC2012/83 Memorabilia of A. Blair Helman found in the basement of the Administration Building including a personally autographed book to Dr. Blair Helman from Kuniyoshi Obara, the founder of Tamagawa. 
    Helman, A. Blair: Newspaper Articles About President HelmanMC2010/176 Newspaper articles focusing on President A. Blair Helman from 1966, 1967 and 1970.   
    Helman, A. Blair: Papers (MC2002/2)MC2002/2t The Otho Winger Memorial Building was dedicated on 1 May 1953: Winger Dedication Materials from the A. Blair Helman Papers.  
    Helman, A. Blair: SpeechesMC2004/318 Various texts of speeches made by A. Blair Helman. 
    Helman, A. Blair: Speeches and AddressesMC2011/167 Addresses authored and delivered by President A. Blair Helman.  
    Helman, A. Blair: TributesMC2011/159 
    • An assortment of materials pertaining to President A. Blair Helman, Including:
      Letter of retirement to the Board of Trustees, April 1985.
    • Nomination materials for the Council on International Educational Exchange Award.
    • Vernon Schwalm correspondence.
    • Helman, Member of theThe Indiana Academy, elected 9 June 1987.
    • Presentation of Doctor of Humane Letters degree to President Helman, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981.
    • Also in this folder are items from Kay Batdorf, Andrew Cordier, Vernon Schwalm, Sarafian, President, University of LaVerne and President William Robinson, etc.

     

     
    Helman, Cora WiseFaculty/Staff Boxes: Helman, Cora Wise 

    Materials relating to Cora Wise Helman, Manchester College Registrar (1922-1946), including a memorial to husband, Howard Helman, and a 1947 chapel address presented by Mrs. Helman regarding changes during her tenure.

     

     
    Helman, Pat: PoetryMU2013/111 One large brochure, A Personal Calendar of Beginnings and Endings, with the poetry of Patricia Kennedy Helman and the artwork of Joyce Miller. 
    Helman, Pat: Star Church ServiceMC2011/83 

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

     
    Helman, Patricia: Faculty FunMU2014/128 Program  from "An Evening at the Oak Branch," sponsored by Mrs. A. Blair Helman (Patricia Helman), faculty and staff presented delightfully hilarious performances (1982 production). 
    Helman, President A. Blair: Presidential PortraitMU2016/19 Oil painting of Manchester College President, A. Blair Helman. 
    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: Presidential CorrespondenceMU2020/29a Helman correspondence: A - Hd. 
    Helman: Recorded Interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman. Media Cabinet: Helman Interview 

    Recorded interviews with A. Blair Helman and Patricia Helman.

     
    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.

     
    Holl, Carl Waldo: Alumni awardMC2004/268 Alumni Award to Dr. C. W. Holl. 
    Holl, Carl Waldo: Newspaper clippingsMC2004/259 Carl Waldo Holl: Newspaper clippings 
    Holl-Kintner Hall of ScienceMC2002/2q Correspondence and plans for the Holl-Kintner Hall of Science from the A. Blair Helman Papers.  
    Holl-Kintner Hall of Science: Dedication PhotographsMC2002/2x Hall of Science Dedication Photographs from the A. Blair Helman Papers.  
    Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

    Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

     
    Honorary Degree: PhotographsMU2017/8e Anna Mow was an honorary degree recipient during graduation 1976.  Photograph of Anna Mow at dinner table with President Helman. 
    Honorary Degrees: Mow, Anna BeahmMC2008/137 Photograph of Anna Beahm Mow (MC Class of 1918) eating at a table with President Helman during the 1976 Commencement exercises.  Anna was a 1976 Honorary Degree Recipient. 
    Honorary Degrees: Murray, Andrew, 1993MC2004/122: Murray Degree Photographs 

    Andrew Murray received an honorary degree from Manchester College in 1993.  See MC2004/122 for photographs from this event.

     
    Housing and Visitation: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/303 

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

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

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

    Petition regarding women's hours policy.

    Petition regarding Calvin Ulrey Hall concerns, 9 October 1969.

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

    Letter regarding living conditions in Calvin Ulrey Hall.

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

    Letters regarding closing of Calvin Ulrey Hall, dated 1983.

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

     
    Human Resources: RecordsMC2002/136  

    Human Resources records.

    • Affirmative action, student employment, staff handbooks, A. Blair Helman Papers - Human Resources Material MC2002/2d.
     
    Ikenberry Hall, Demolition and Construction of Helman Hall: VideoMU2013/71 A video continuing the story of the demolition of Ikenberry Hall (see MU2013/70).  Groundbreaking and dedication of the construction site of Helman Hall with President Robinson officiating. Footage of the construction of Helman Hall, 1992. Openhouse showcasing the interior of Helman Hall. 
    Ikenberry Hall: Serenade PhotographsMC2004/536 

    Ikenberry Serenade Photograph Collection.

     

     
    Ikenberry Hall: SpecificationsMU2013/18 Ikenberry Hall - 1961 general construction and equipment specifications. 
    Ikenberry, Marie: CollectionMC2002/2g  

    Letters, photographs and commencement invitation from Marie Ikenberry Hamilton, Manchester College alumna, Class of 1923.

     

     
    Inauguration: Photographs from Oak Leaves or Aurora OfficesMU2012/54 

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

     
    Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana 1968 - 1972: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/288 

    Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana:

    • File 1    Correspondence, 1968-1969.
    • File 2    Correspondence, 1969-1972.

    See Also:  Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges.

     
    Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana: Helman filesMU2020/27 President Helman's files: Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana (I.C.U.I.) 1973-1974 through 1980-1981, and I.C.U.I. Board of Directors, 1978-1980. 
    Independent Study Papers: BiologyMC2012/68a-jj Independent Study Papers: Biology. 
    Indiana AcademyMC2002/2e The Indiana Academy was created on 13 November 1970 as an honorary society, meant to "enrich the cultural life of [Indiana's] citizens."  The Academy recognized "individual leadership, achievement, and philanthropy." 
    Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges 1954 - 1968: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/289 Indiana Association of Church-Related and Independent Colleges: Correspondence, 1954-1968 
    Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
    Institutional Planning Reports, 1984, 1990 and 1991MC2008/30 

    Institutional Planning Reports

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

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

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

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

     
    Intercultural and Multicultural MaterialsMU2018/112 

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

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


     
    International or German Music Group Circa 1953: PhotographMC2010/144 Student group with a musical instrument, some women in German costume. One student is Lois Snyder. 
    International Week: PostersMC2009/71-E  

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

     
    Jackson, JesseMU2013/5 

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

     
    King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.MU2017/28 Letters regarding preparation for Dr. King's visit to Manchester College in 1967. This visit had to be postponed due to bad weather. Copies of speeches delivered at Dr. King's campus memorial service  in 1968. Spoken tributes were made by: President Hellman, Robert Allen, Jr., Terry Pettit, and Professor Ken Brown. Letters written for and against King's appearance on campus. 
    King, Martin Luther: Response to Campus VisitMC2011/151 

    Correspondence to and from President A. Blair Helman on the decision to invite Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be a guest on the Manchester College campus.

     
    King, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther: Memorial Service, 1968MC2002/154c 

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

     
    Kintner, Edward: FuneralMC2011/33 

    Audio recording of Professor Edward Kintner's funeral. 

     
    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: Feature in Newspaper Supplement, 1993MU2013/45 One supplement to "The News Journal," 26 October 1993 featuring events at Manchester College. 
    Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

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

     
    Manchester College: Photograph AlbumMC2007/39 A photograph album containing photographs of Manchester College faculty and staff as well as pictures from theatrical productions/plays ranging from 1916 through 1965-1966. 
    Manchester College: Promotional Audio and Conferring of 1972 Honorary Degrees and GraduationMC2011/10 wave sound and CD 

    This recording is in two parts:

    "What is Manchester College?" promotional audio portion of a filmstrip or slide show ("a chairbound tour").  Audio of choir singing "By the Kenapocomoco."

    1972 Conferring of Honorary Degrees and Graduation:

    James Farmer, Civil Rights Activist,  with Dean Howard Book presentating. James Farmer was Race relations secretary with Fellowship of Reconciliation.  He was also involved in the labor movement. Author, "Freedom When," Random House, 1966. Recommendation for the Honorary Degree, "Doctor of Humanities."  Conferring of degree by President Helman.

    Thurl Donald Metzger: Doctor of Humanities. Conferring of degree by President Helman.

    Robert Miller Stauffer: Conferring of degree, Doctor of Laws. Manager of North Manchester Foundry.

     
    Manchester College: Seal, Photograph of Old DesignMC2008/116 

    Photograph of the old Manchester College Seal.

     
    Manchester College; SongbookMC2010/4 "Songs of Manchester College and Others,"1929 from the estate of Joy Reiff Huffman, Manchester College alumna, BA1933.  
    Military: RecruitmentMC2004/84 

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

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

     
    Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

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

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

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

     
    MindpowerMC2002/205 

    Articles, brochures and records related to "Mindpower."

    Mindpower was a summer camp for gifted school-age children that operated on the Manchester College campus.

     
    Mindpower: 1983 Domino VideoMU2014/7 MP4 video 15 year old, Dr. Domino [Kurt Shady] , a sophomore from Muncie's Delta High School, uses 8,000 dominos during a Mindpower program at Manchester College, 5 October 1983. 
    Morris, Charles: Photograph CollectionMC2008/36 
  • Photo of Dr. C. S. Morris, Physics Dpt., and student.
  • Photo of newly constructed Holl-Kintner Science building.
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    Mount Morris Merger with Manchester CollegeMC2002/2a 

    The Merger of Mount Morris College and Manchester College

    • A. Blair Helman Papers:
      • Correspondence, audit report (1931-1932), financial information, and meeting minutes. Restricted Access.
     
    Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
    Music Department 1957 - 1964: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/333 A. Blair Helman materials related to the Music Department from 1957 - 1964. 
    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: The Lovin Sound, Independent Student Music Group, 1967-1969MC2011/207 

    Ann Blair, Jan Deaton, Dodie Heiny, Ann Lawver, and Linda Zumbrun were the student artists who sang these songs.  This was an independent group of Manchester College students unrelated to the College's music program. 

     
    Myer, James: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Myer, James 

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

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

     

     

     
    National Organizations: Carnegie through North CentralMU2020/14 National organizations affiliated with Manchester College. 
    Natural Sciences Division 1958-1967: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/334 A. Blair Helman papers related to the Natural Sciences Division 1958-1967: Correspondence.  
    Natural Sciences Division: Chemistry Symposium 1975MU2017/56 Correspondence in preparation for the 1975 Chemistry Symposium, along with the attendee registration list including names, addresses and affiliations. 
    Natural Sciences Division: Flory, Paul and Helman, President A. Blair, Chemistry Symposium 1975Alumni Large Box 187: Flory 

    Photo of Paul Flory and A. Blair Helman at the Chemistry Symposium 1975. 

    Time Chart V: Physical Chemistry of Polymers, found in the publication, "Polymer Pioneers, A Publication of the Center for History of Chemistry."

     

     
    Natural Sciences Division: Niswander, EmersonMC2004/257 Dr. Emerson Niswander's,( "Doc.'s") gradebooks, photographs, pennants, banners, examinations, miscellaneous student information - confidential, MCAT records - confidential,  class record, 1950 - confidential. 
    Neff Scrapbook: Professor Schutz and FamilyMC2008/186  Photographs of J. Raymond Schutz with family from the Scrapbook of Ida Fields Neff. 
    NegativesMU2019/4 

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

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

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

     
    Negatives: 1977-1978MU2019/1 Negatives from 1977 with images of football players, a student dance (probably from the Fall of 1977), and President Helman.   
    Negatives: ImagesMU2018/45 A variety of negatives and scanned images from the MC Publications Department. Pictures appear to illustrate the 1970's. Topics include: 1978 dedication of Cordier Auditorium with Andrew Young, accompanying reception in Tall Oaks, the 1978 alumni reunion, "Bus Stop" (May Day Play 1978), May Day trike and bike races, instrumental and music related photos, faculty/staff pictures, McFadden family pictures, athletic images including; Soccer, Frisbee, football, track and field, tennis. 
    Neher, O. W. Collection: Mount Morris CollegeMC2011/210 

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

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

     
    New Union: Student Group, Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/304 Brochure entitled "The New Union:  Serving a Responsible Student Body."

    Memo to Members of the Administrative Committee from Off ice of the Dean of Students, dated 9 June 1969.  Discussed a conference between Paul W. Hoffman and the President & Vice-President of the New Union.

    Essay written by Alan Flory regarding the New Union, dated 15 May 1969.

    For more material on the New Union (NU) see alsoOak Leaves, 30 April 1969 p.1.

     
    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. 
    Niswander, Emerson: TributeMC2007/219 

    "Tributes to 'Doc'" was compiled on Dr. Niswander's retirement from the College.  Dr. Niswander was hired by Manchester College in 1950 as the replacement for Dr. Kintner. He spent 30 years as an instructor, retiring in May of 1981.

     
    North Central Accreditation/North Central Association: Accreditation Reports MC2002/2n 

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

     
    Oak Leaves: Photographs circa1993 MU2012/112 Most of these photographs were used in issues of the Oak Leaves from 11 February 1993 through 7 May 1993.  There is one folder of negatives and images that did not appear to be correlated with this time-frame and will be arbitrariliy dated - circa 1992-1993.  
    Observatory: Charles MorrisMU2018/54 Materials related to the development, construction and dedication of the Charles S. Morris Observatory. 
    Opal Stech Collection MC2009/35: Stech 

    Opal Stech Collection:

    Aurora 1943

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

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

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

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

    Issues of the Bulletin.

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

     
    Peace Studies Program 25th Anniversary: Boulding, EliseMC2011/54 

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

     
    Peace Studies: Deeter, AllenMC2009/185 

    Peace Studies Materials Including Helman and Deeter Articles.

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

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

     
    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: Ralph BoyerMU2016/51 Boyer writes to MC President regarding the right tools, the right equipment, the right training for building peace. 
    PERC: Dedication PhotographsMC2008/164 Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC): Photograph of President Helman and Alumnus at dedication 1982. 
    Petersime Chapel MC2006/15 Petersime Chapel: Photo of spire during installation.  Correspondence regarding function of devotional chapel and use of organ.  Program, "Service of Dedication." 
    Petersime, RayMU2021/8 The Ray Petersime collection of conceptual ideas, correspondence, financial contributions, vendor invoices, dedication programs, and photographs, surrounding the visualization and construction of Petersime Chapel. 
    Petersime, Ray: Photo CollectionMU2019/54 Ray Petersime's images of the construction of Petersime Chapel and buildings on the college campus, including the newly constructed Holl Kinter Hall of Science. 
    Photgraph Assortment: Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, May Day: PhotographsMC2010/14 

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

     
    Photograph: Angelou, MayaMC2008/134 Maya Angelou photograph with President and Pat Helman. 
    Photographic Negatives circa 1958MC2010/79a-i An assortment of negatives for black and white images shot circa 1958. 
    PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
    Photographs 1963Neg23484: 1963 

    Images processed 19 September 1963:

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

     
    Photographs 1963Neg27195: 1963 Pictures of a function in the old dining hall in the basement of Oakwood. Two separate occasions might be documented including what might be a Christmas tea/student art exhibit. A Foodservice picture ends this collection. 
    Photographs 1963Neg27196: 1963 

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

     
    Photographs 1964Neg28283: 1964 

    Blurry pictures, possibly of Executive Board with President Helman.

     
    Photographs 1964Neg29619: 1964 

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

     
    Photographs of Faculty, Trustees, Etc. From College Advancement, PR filesMC2007/228 

    Photographs of faculty, presidents, trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

     
    Photographs: Art, Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, Football, SportsMC2006/31 

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

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

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

    Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

     
    Photographs: AssortedMC2006/31 

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

     
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1997 - May 2000 - Part 1MC2012/36 

    Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997.

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

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

     
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 4MC2012/36d 

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

     
    Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 5MC2012/36e 

    Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000.

     
    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 Plant: ProjectsMU2016/7 The Physical Plant presents photographs of campus projects titled, "Your Tuition Money at Work." 
    Plan of Campus Development, A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2)MC2002/2u  

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

     
    Pollution: GarnerMC2011/89 

    Dr. Garner, who had been affiliated with the Environmental Protection Agency, talks about pollution, the auto industry, catalytic converters and their pollutants, consumption, oil shortages, and the idea that "technology can disrupt nature but it can't transcend it." 

    President Helman is captured giving an address about Manchester College and higher education in a Christian college. He also touches on environmental concerns.

     
    Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

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

     
    Post War Higher EducationMC2004/251 

    Post-War Higher Education Materials.

     
    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.

     
    Pranks: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/307 Pranks pulled by students during President Helman's time as President. 
    Presentation: Wright, Dr. NathanMC2011/73 

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

     
    President Helman: History of Manchester CollegeMC2011/27 

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

     
    President's AtticMC2006/13 President's Attic. Assortment of letters, papers, memorabilia pulled from forgotten storage space. 
    President's Box: #1MU2016/20 MC Factbooks, 1988, 1999, 2000, Dashboard Indicators (Fall 2000, 2001), "Toward a Margin for Excellence, Strategic Indicators" (1977), VIA 1996 - 1997 notebook, Helman retirement preparations, Helman portrait preparations, Labor force changes in Indiana, projections for 1996 - 2010, fifty years of Brethren Volunteer Service, BVS volunteers from MC and influence on career, CPS and Brethren Service Committee including Cordier, Shultz, Kinsel, Zigler, Durnbaugh, Eby, West, Indiana Higher Education Facility Study (1967, 1973), Hegis Facilities Data (1970, 1971), ""A Campaign to Strengthen MC," PERC building project, "Reflections on the Theological Exploration of Vocation," study of financial and academic resources at MC (1965). 
    President's Box: #3MU2016/20c 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Proposed Campus Plan with guidelines for long range physical development.

    1991 Student Housing Evaluation.

    1990 Physical Plant Study.

    Structural and regulative report of major Campus buildings.

    1958 Plan of Campus Development.

     
    President's Files: AdmissionsMU2020/67 
    Admissions Consultants Stuart Weiner and Associates 1976 - 1977: Preliminary Proposal 1976 October.

    Admissions Consultants Stuart Weiner and Associates 1976 - 1983. Weiner Ingersoll and Associates, Inc,
    Admissions Consultants Ingersoll Group - 1983- 1986.
    Admissions Statistics Reports.
    Director of Admissions 1977-1978, along with Admissions Annual Report to the President.
    Admission Data - 1977 December Evaluation Meeting.
    Director of Admissions 1984-1985 through 1985-1986.
     
    President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
    Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
    Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
    Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
    Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
    Football, 1979 - 1982.
    Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
    Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
    Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
    THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
    Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
    Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
    Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
    Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
    Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
    Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
    Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

     
    President's Files: 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: HelmanMU2020/31 

    Helman files: Alumni awards, Director of Alumni Affairs (1964-1983), Alumni Awards (1960-1967), Alumni Citations, Constituency Concerns, Plans for Cordier (construction/financing through dedication) - Focus on the Seventies Campaign - Selecting Presidential Medallions - Fund-Raising Survey Report (March 1970) - Uperclass Honors Scholarship (1956 - 1974) - Honorary Degrees (Committee Minutes 1955-1969)- Scholarships, "Fund for Negroes" - Letters to Congress (1980 -1981.Study of Liberal Arts II College - 90th Year Anniversary Celebration - PERC Building and Planning Committees - The President's Club.

     
    President's Files: HelmanMU2020/55 President Helman's Committee files: Director of Computer Services - Campus Pastor - Health Services - Director of Admissions - Director of Financial Aid - Director of Student Activities - 
    Faculty Social Committee, including Christmas Dinner - 
    Faculty Affairs, Christmas Dinner - Faculty Affairs, Fringe Benefits, Yearly Faculty Changes, Annual Faculty Dinner (Spring Banquet) - Faculty Affairs, Tuition Discounts - Faculty Affairs, Administrative Offices -Community Council.
     
    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 Files: Primarily RobinsonMU2020/36 Files primarily belonging to President Robinson (some Helman): Treasurer and Business Manager, Director of Personnel, Print Shop, TIAA Cref and Investments, Summer Camps and Conferences, Director of College Union, Student Development, Campus Pastor, Residence Hall Planning, Vision '91, Admissions, Finanacial Aid, Vice President, Eldon Fahs. 
    President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
    President's 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: Materials AssortmentMU2014/117 "M" branded materials from Advancement and Admissions (2006), 2005-2006 President's Report and Honor Roll, 2010 Baccalaureate and Commencement program, advertisement for President's position, notable couples celebrating the tradition of leadership at Manchester College 1989-2004. 
    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.
     
    President's Report to the Board of Trustees: Schwalm and HelmanMC2011/166 

    Copies of the President's Report to the Board of Trustees including President Schwalm and A. Blair Helman from 25 March 1955 through Helman's 30th annual and final reports 25-26 April 1986 and 3-4 October 1986.

    Schwalm's final annual report is dated 23 March 1956.  Schwalm gives an overview of the 15 year period that he was president.

    Also included is the Audited Financial Statements, Year Ended June 30, 1985 with Comparative Totals for 1984.

     
    President's Residence, Bond Street: PhotographsMC2004/432 

    Photographs of the President's Residence on Bond Street.

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

     
    President: Inauguration MaterialsMC2006/24 A. Blair Helman, Robinson, Marden and Switzer: Inauguration materials. 
    Presidential Search 1985: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/311 

    Some of these materials may be confidential.  Inquire with Archivist.  Presidential search 1985

    • A. Blair Helman, Manchester College President Emeritus, served as president from 1956-1986.
    • William Robinson served as president from 1986-1994.
    • Documents include:  "Progress Report on Planning for an Orderly and Responsible Transition of Leadership," letter of resignation, and position announcement.
     
    Presidential Search: Manchester CollegeMU2015/38 Job posting and newspaper articles describing the 1985 presidential search. 
    Presidents of Manchester College and University: Group photographMU2017/88 Group photograph of current and past presidents of Manchester College circa 2004: Helman, Young Switzer, Marden, Butterbaugh, Robinson. 
    Presidents' Appointment Books: Manchester CollegeMC2005/16 

    Manchester College Presidents' appointment calendars, 1956-2005.

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

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

     
    Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, Etc.: Photographs MC2007/228 

    Photographs of Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, etc. from College Advancement, PR files.

     
    Presidents, Faculty, Trustees, Staff: Public Relations PhotographsMC2007/228 

    Photographs of presidents, faculty, trustees, etc. from their College Advancement, PR files.

     
    Presidents: Photograph CollectionMC2003/105 Photographs of the Presidents of Manchester University - oversized collection.  Also included are the photographs of the Chinese Wedding performed by President Winger. 
    Presidents: PhotographsMC2008/65 

    Photographs of Manchester College presidents (incomplete collection).

     
    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. 

     
    Protest: April 1964 Student DemonstrationMU2017/42 Newspaper articles related to April 1964 student demonstration in which about 75 students marched from campus to the North Manchester town hall. Several were charged with disorderly conduct. 
    Protests: 1969 -1970 School YearMC2002/318 Protests: A series of articles and statements regarding the tumultuous year leading up to the final two weeks of the 1969- 1970 School Year."  
    Public Relations: CollectionMU2014/143 MP4 videos and DVDs Informational files, news clippings, publications, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes from the Public Relations Office, various years from 2001 - 2013. Topics include but are not limited to: Jim Adams, teaching awards, dedication College of Pharmacy, Switzer to retire and receives leadership honor, Jennifer Shepherd, Andrea Murray, Eel River watershed, Blair and Pat Helman memorial info, Yom HaShoah, Stacey Morgan, Rainn MacPhail, Beth Sweitzer Riley, Jerry Sweeten, LaFountain Mural, A Cappella tour, Science Center dedication, Switzer inauguration, fire, CASE Professor of the Year,  
    Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church RelationsMU2020/11 Helman and Robinson files on Public Relations, Development, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Church Relations, and other topics. Public Relations Annual Reports, and materials on topics including but not limited to: Mindpower, faculty news, donations, Alumni Association news, church relations, Harshbarger's Business Advisory Group, and wills.  
    Public Relations: Images and media coverage 1994 - 2006MC2008/145a-z2 

    Slides, Transparencies and News Clips From the Office of Public Relations including Manchester College campus and classroom scenes, athletic and other events, faculty, staff, students and images from the North Manchester area.

     
    Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
    Public Relations: News Releases and Newspaper Clippings Collection, 1987-1993MC2004/446 

    Various News Releases and Newspaper Clippings  - 1987 through 1993.

     
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/118 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.   
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/127 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Photographs include pictures of the members of the administration and Board of Trustees. Special members of the faculty are also recognized with a picture. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/130 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Included are pictures of men's wrestling, campus shots featuring buildings and signage, the chime and its chimers, Funderburg Library, international flags, and the inauguration of Parker Marden. 
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
    Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/125 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. 
    Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

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

     
    Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/84 

    Faculty and student photographs for the Wall of Fame.

     
    Racial Tension 1969 - 1976: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/324 

    A. Blair Helman Papers referring to racial tension at Manchester College. Petersime incident of 1969.

     
    Recognition EventsMC2002/307 

    Recognition Events Program Collection:

    MAC Recognition Banquet (1986), President's Recognition Dinner (1975, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986), Secretaries' Luncheon (1977, 1980, 1981), Recognition Celebration for Helmans' 25th Anniversary (1981), Senior Recognition Day (1947), Recognition Event for Emerson Niswander (1980), Laymen's Citation Awards Ceremony (1955), Recognition Banquet for President and Mrs. V.F. Schwalm (1956), Recognition Service for Otho Winger (1936), Recognitions Day (1961), Awards & Senior Recognition Convocation (1969), Awards Day (1959), Recognitions Chapel (1960).

     
    Registrar, Statistics, GraduatesMC2004/18 

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

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

    Article Collection:

    "Action of U.S. Congress." Gospel Messenger 92.31 (July 31, 1943): 17.

    "Education for Service in Relief and Reconstruction Organized…" Gospel Messenger 92.20 (May 15, 1943): 19.

    "Foreign Relief Training." Gospel Messenger 92.41 (October 9, 1943): 14-15.

    "Manchester Unit."  Second Mile [publication of C.P.S. Camp #48, Marienville, PA]. July 1943.

    "Plans for Manchester Relief Corps." Gospel Messenger 92.32 (August 7, 1943): 21.

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

    Matriculation cards for all students enrolled in Manchester's 10-week relief training program.  Student information included: name, marital status, rooming location, parent's name, home address, courses, grades.

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

    C.P.S. Unit 101

    "Possible Criteria for Selecting Personnel for Relief and Reconstruction Training"

    "A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

    "General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

    "Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

    "Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

    "Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

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

    C.P.S. Unit 101 Registrar's Records along with a brief history and reference material describing the creation of CPS Camp 101 and its sub-camps, of which Manchester College was one. Manchester College's 10-week program was directed locally by Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  The sixty-seventy CPS'ers were chosen by Brethren Service Committee, and the plan was for them to leave the country and begin relief and rehabilitation work immediately after the program's completion.

     
    Ringenberg, Patricia: Local AuthorsMU2019/102 Patricia Ringenberg's documentation of authors associated with North Manchester, Indiana, their writings, and biographical material. 
    Roanoke Classical SeminaryMC2002/239 

    Manchester College traces its roots to Roanoke Seminary, located in Roanoke, Indiana.

    • General info, legal documents.
    • Memo from Dean of Students, Paul W. Hoffman to President A. Blair Helman regarding materials he had investigated. 
    • Photocopies of brochure listing Courses and Expenses of the Roanoke Classical Seminary and Normal School.
    • Newspaper articles about Roanoke Classical Seminary. 
     
    Robinson, WilliamMU2015/144 wave sound President Helman introduces President Bill Robinson as Robinson makes his first address to Manchester College faculty.   
    Rogers, IngridFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Rogers, Ingrid 

    Material related to Ingrid Rogers.

     
    Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

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

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

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

     
    Rupel, Esther and Annabel: CollectionMU2019/60 MU and WWII related materials from the personal collections of Esther and Annabel Rupel, including but definitely not limited to: 1987 AIDS Convocation program in memory of Amelia Sloan, MC Reconciliation Service,1991 Student Development Seminary Series schedule, Manchester College's Volunteer Corps, 1992-1993 list of new faculty at MC, 1977 Jo Young Switzer letters to Accounting Majors, Business Majors, and Finance Majors ,Fall 1997 First year Colloquium Classes, program for the unveiling of the Dan West Heifer International Permanent Exhibit, article on Dr. WIlliam Link and the plasma scalpel 
    Rupel, Esther: Manchester College and Church of the Brethren CollectionMU2017/31 Esther Rupel's collection of photographs, publications, books, newspaper articles, personal notes, and one CD, pertaining to Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren. One notebook belonging to Annabel Rupel (MC 1941). 
    Russian Orthodox Delegation: Records and PhotographsMC2004/338 Photographs of students, Leon and Iris Wien, A. Blair and Pat Helman, David Waas (?), Russian Orthodox clergymen, and others participating in 1963 reception for Russian visitor. 
    Scholarship: P. F. M. PhotographMU2017/8c Photograph of 1984-1985 P. F. M. Scholarship. 
    Scholarships and Scholarship DayMC2010/122a,b,c 

    Three scholarships offered by Manchester College and a sheet regarding Scholarship Day:

     

     

     
    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 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 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. 
    Schwalm Hall and Communications Center: DedicationMC2004/291 Dedication of the Communications Center (former Science Hall and Library) as well as the dedication of Schwalm Hall. 
    Schwalm Hall: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/331 Correspondence related to the planning of Schwalm Hall, 1960. 
    Schwalm, President V. F.: Photograph, PortraitMC2004/666 Vernon F. Schwalm: Matted Portrait (photograph). 
    Schwalm, V. F.: Speeches and ReportsMC2004/317 V.F. Schwalm speeches and reports. 
    Schwalm, Vernon F.: Autobiography and Related MaterialsMC2011/160 
    • Draft of President Vernon F. Schwalm's autobiography.
    • "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College, a historical statement given at the dedication of the Hall of Science, 1960.
    • Retirement plan and life insurance.
    • Remarks made by A. Blair Helman at Schwalm's memorial service.
    • MC Bulletin honoring Schwalm and giving his history.
    • Obituaries.
    • Correspondence between Schwalm and President Helman.
    • Student Death in Library - correspondence between Schwalm and Helman.
     
    Schwalm, Vernon: Corresondence Folders 54 - 61 MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 54 - 61 Correspondence between Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm. Included in this assortment is the controversy over the fate of Mount Morris College, a discussion started years prior to its merger with Manchester College.  Unpublished letters describing Schwalm's reaction to the conditions surrounding the merger of these two institutions. Winger's final years as president and his trials and tribulations. Personal reflections upon colleagues and institutional politics as he leaves the school in the hands of his former student, Schwalm. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 1 - 20MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 1-20 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files."  They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.   
    Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 105 - 143MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 105 - 143 

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

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

    Addresses presented by outside speakers on the Manchester College campus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Schwalm's materials surrounding President Otho Winger and family, including Otho's funeral service and tribute to Oscar Winger. Letters regarding Schwalm's book on Otho Winger. Assorted correspondence with Dan West, Gladdys Muir and others.

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

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

     
    Schwalm, Vernon: My Educational PilgrimageMU2013/125 First copy of "My Educational Pilgrimage," by President Vernon F. Schwalm, presented to President and Mrs. A. Blair Helman. 
    Schwalm, Vernon: Presidential Portrait, PhotographMC2008/67 

    One large black and white portrait of Manchester College President, Vernon F. Schwalm.

     
    Schwalm: Job of the MC PresidentMU2016/50 

    MC President Emeritus, Schwalm, sends a personal note and an article titled, "Prexy," that was published in "Harper's Monthly Magazine" to MC President Helman.

     
    Science Center: GroundbreakingMU2015/113 Digital images of the groundbreaking ceremony held for the Science Center in 2003. 
    Senior Seminar MC General File: Senior Seminar Letter to President Helman from the Dean of the College, 1965, outlining the history of the seminar and offering a direction for the future.  
    Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Committee Materials, Conscientious ObjectionMC2002/2m 

    A. Blair Helman Papers (MC2002/2)

    Correspondence, certificate for registration of a claim to copyright (for seventy-fifth anniversary book), minutes of historical committee meetings, copy of Manchester's wartime policy (shared by President Schwalm in early days of WWII), schedule of events for anniversary celebration

    Conscientious Objection:  World War II statement.

     
    Smoking Policy 1968 - 1972: Helman, A. Blair Papers MC2004/325 

    Correspondence, proposals, and petitions regarding Manchester College's smoking policy, 1968-1972.

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

     
    Sollenberger, HowardMC2003/234 

    Letter from Howard Sollenberger to R. Gary Deavel regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments, 17 July 1978.

    Memo from R. Gary Deavel to President Helman regarding gift of Chinese musical instruments from Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

    Thank-you letter from R. Gary Deavel to Howard Sollenberger, 25 July 1978.

    See Also: Library Photograph Box 105, File Folder #5.

     
    Squirrelee Company 1977 Fall FantasiaMC2008/50 A Gilbert and Sullivan - like performance.  A comedy with music given by faculty and staff September, 1977. 
    Stinebaugh, VernonMC2011/171 

    Five letters from Vernon Stinebaugh including:

    1. Music department statistics, 1972.

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

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

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

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

     
    Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler CollectionMC2012/52 Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. 
    String Festival: Vernon Stinebaugh CollectionMU2013/132 

    Letters, photographs and publications surrounding the highly recognized Manchester College String Festival

    Finished score of "Danza" by Vaclav Nelhybel - composed in honor of Vernon Stinebaugh and the String Festival.

     
    Strode, Scott: Group Photograph in Helman HallMC2010/69 Photograph of Scott Strode with a group of individuals in the lounge of Helman Hall.  
    Student Development: Student Experience, Central States Colleges Association RecordsMC2001/6 

    Student Experience: Central States Colleges Association Records.

     
    Student Government: Community Court Records: CONFIDENTIAL MC2003/31  Student Government: Community Court Records -  CONFIDENTIAL  
    Student Petition to Board of Trustees, 1900MC2007/79  

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

     

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

     
    Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
    Switzer, Jo Young: Inauguration MaterialsMC2007/136-1, 136-2, 136-3 Materials in preparation for and pertaining to the inauguration of Manchester College President, Jo Young Switzer. 
    Tall Oaks and Parker Marden and President Jo Young Switzer CollectionMC2011/235 a, b,c 

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

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

     
    Tall Oaks: CorrespondenceMC2004/320 Correspondence surrounding the planning and construction of the president's residence, Tall Oaks, from the A. Blair Helman Papers.  
    TIAA-CREF MC2002/2aa TIAA-CREF: A. Blair Helman Papers.  
    Ulery, Rev. J . Edson and Sylvia: Funeral Memory BooksBrethren People File: Ulery, Rev. J. Edson and Sylvia Rev. J. Edson Ulery was a Church of the Brethren minister who died in January of 1959.  Two memory books, one for Sylvia and another for Edson, reflect the affection that people held for the couple.  Edson's life story is available in a book, "A Heap of Living," by Cora W. Helman. 
    Union Groundbreaking: circa 1964Neg10451 Photographs of the groundbreaking for the College Union, now known as the Jo Young Switzer Center. Also pictured is the remodeling of Wampler Auditorium. 
    Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
    Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

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

     
    Vice President: Box 8Vice President's Box: #8 

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

     
    Video: Helman Celebration, "Faith, Learning, Service, A Commitment Recalled"MC2011/67 MP4 file A video labeled "Helman Celebration,"  is actually titled, "Faith, Learning, Service, a Commitment Recalled," and was probably part of the festivities prepared for President Helman's retirement.  
    WBKE Radio Station: Office ContentsMU2017/92 Memorabilia, plaques of recognition, and records from the former WBKE Radio Station in the Winger Fine Arts Building after the station's move to broadcast online (circa 2017). 
    Weimer: Harry and RobertMC2007/90 

    Robert Weimer: Kappa Mu Epsilon certificate and photo of first Kappa Mu Epsilon group, 1950 (photo includes MC alumnus, Robert Weimer).

    Materials also related to Manchester College alumnus, Dr. Harry Weimer.

     
    West, Dan - Biographical Materials and Correspondence: John F. Young CollectionMU2012/34 Personal correspondence between John F. Young and Dan West, Lucy West and others involved in Heifer Project International.  Articles and materials relating to Dan West and his family.  A tribute presented by Dr. Young at the time of Dan West's memorial service. 
    Wilmert, AllenMC2002/316 29 candid photos of Allen Wilmert's retirement party, held within Funderburg Library during the spring of 1989.  
    Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

    Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

     
    Winger, Otho and Winger, Otto: Retirement Plans and McPherson College CorrespondenceMC2002/2b  

    Correspondence between Otho Winger and the Manchester College Board of Trustees, especially regarding the retirement of Winger and his brother, J.O. Winger.

    Correspondence between Otho Winger and students and administration of McPherson College, 1924-1934.

     
    Winger, Otho: Family Christmas Card, 1937MC2007/44 

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

     
    Winger, President Otho: CollectionMC2010/200 

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

     
    Wise, AlmaFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wise, Alma 

    A biography of Alma Wise presented during a College Women's Club program (1997).  Also included are stories of historical interest regarding Oakwood Hall.

     
    Young, Jean and Andrew: PhotographsMU2019/14 Photographs of Jean Childs Young and Andrew Young, and also of Howard Sollenberger 
    Young, Jean Childs Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree: PhotographMC2010/85 

    Photographs of Jean Childs Young receiving an honorary degree from Manchester College during Commencement (1979-1980).

    See also: MC2007/35, Alumni Box 187,
    Young, Jean Childs: 1980 Honorary DegreeMU2021/5 Negatives of photographs taken at Manchester's 1980 graduation where Jean Childs Young receives an honorary doctoral degree.  Also included in pictures is Andrew Young, members of the Young family, Frances Smith Thomas, and President and Mrs. Helman. 
    Young, John: Biographical MaterialMU2012/32 Biographical material related to Dr. John F. Young, alumnus, Naval Aviator, Associate Superintendent of the Fort Wayne Community Schools, and Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

    These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
    Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
    TopicRecord #Description Summary
    Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference MaterialsROSeptember2012/10 Bound editions of Annual Conference minutes and also annual conference booklets for attendees - collected by A. Blair Helman.  Some copies of Brethren Life and Thought
    Helman, A. Blair BC2006/14a,b 1957 Address to Church of the Brethren Northwestern Ohio District Conference. Organ Music from the 1957 Church of the Brethren Northwest Ohio District Conference. 
    Helman, Pat: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Helman, Patricia Kennedy Material regarding Pat Helman, wife of A. Blair Helman. 
    Sharp, Dr. S. Z: BibleBC2016/2 The Bible used by Dr. S. Z. Sharp of Fruita, Colorado in a sermon delivered at Winona Lake, Indiana on the evening of June 11th, 1922. 
    West, Dan: InterviewsBC2017/26 "Dan West, Peacemaker." Videographer, David Sollenberger, interviews individuals about the life, faith, projects, and witness of Dan West, founder of Heifer Project. A set of transcripts is also included. 
     


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