| Topic | Accession # | Description Summary |
| Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010 | MC2012/85 - Contents Part One | A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. |
| Admissions: Posters | MC2009/71 | MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28." |
| Advancement | MC2007/12 | Homecoming preparation for years 1975 through 1994, "M" Association records, alumni nominating committee correspondence, alumni service award information, etc. |
| Alford, Steve | MC2009/71-SP:Sports | Steve Alford posters. |
| Alumni Association | MC2010/31 | Secretary of Alumni Records, Mrs. J. Raymond Schutz, correspondence. |
| Alumni Association | Large Box 18 | Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising: Class of 1932 fundraising letters from Kenneth Kintner, see folder "Alumni Class of 1932 Fundraising." See also: MC General File, Class Gifts |
| Alumni Association | MC2009/07 | Class Lists from 1901 through 1931, handwritten. |
| Alumni Association | MC2003/88 | Alumni Days Postcards |
| Alumni Association | MC2004/11 | Alumni Days Postcard Collection |
| Alumni Association | MC2004/231 | Alumni list (1896-1938) |
| Alumni Association | MC2008/26 | Alumni Register October 26, 1929 - October 28, 1961. |
| Alumni Association | MC2004/217 | Class of 1950 Prophecies. |
| Alumni Association | MC2004/58 | Class of 1935 Meeting Minutes |
| Alumni Association | MC2004/24 | Alumni College Evaluations 1976. |
| Alumni Association | MC2010/51 | Office of Alumni Administration: AAFRO House / Intercultural Center Reunion, during Manchester College Homecoming, October, 2009, invitation card. |
| Alumni Association | Large Boxes 17,18,19 | Materials related to the Alumni Association. |
| Alumni Association: Board of Directiors | MU2018/95 | Photograph of the 1990-1991 Alumni Association Board of Directors, with identifications. |
| Alumni Association: Cincinnati Area Chapter | Large Box 18: Cincinnati Area Chapter | Cincinnati Area Chapter, assorted materials. |
| Alumni Association: Events | MC2009/152 | This collection includes but is not limited to: - Program for "Manchester College Spartan Soccer, Alive in '95."
- Reunion: Class of 1941, activities and "Test Your Memory," quiz (with answers).
- "Golden Anniversary, 1927-1977, 'The Mini-Aurora."
- 1990 Centennial Celebration.
Cluster Reunion, May 17-19, 1991. Theme: "It Happened On Our Watch..." 1991, Set-up Needs for May 1991 Alumni Day "Weekend." Invitation for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008. Brochure, "Alumni Connections for Life, Alumni Days, June 3-4, 2009."
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| Alumni Association: Events | Large Box 18: Alumni Week, May - June 1996 | Otho Winger Day, part of Alumni Week, 30 May - 2 June 1996. File Folder in Large Box 18. This includes more than the Otho Winger Day, but the scheduling for the 1944 - 51 Cluster Reunion. This includes "Faith Learning, and Service Programs" with seminars on medical ethics, politics, social concerns, etc. |
| Alumni Association: Events | Large Box 18: Alumni Board | Alumni calendar and board 1998, welcome to the first East Hall Reunion. |
| Alumni Association: Events | Large Box 18: Alumni Events | Alumni events and activities; trips, socials, meetings (unorganized). |
| Alumni Association: Events | Alumni Box 18: Alumni Days June 2010 | Alumni Days June 2010, invitation and program of festivities from the Office of Alumni Relations. |
| Alumni Association: Events | Large Box 18: Men's Soccer Alumni Game August 2007 | Manchester College Men's Soccer Alumni Game, 25 August 2007 program. |
| Alumni Association: Events, Otho Winger Day, 1996 | MC2007/1 | Otho Winger Day, 1996. |
| Alumni Association: Gifts and Fundraising | Large Box 18, Folder, Alumni Fundraising:The Next Eighty Years | Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising: 1968 promotional, "The Next Eighty Years," from James K. Garber. |
| Alumni Association: Gifts and Fundraising | Manchester College General File: Properties Owned by the College | Alumni Association Gifts and Fundraising: Gifts to College: For the chime titled, "Christian Education." See also: MC General File, Class Gifts |
| Alumni Association: Photographs | MC2004/133 | Special Events Photograph Collection |
| Alumni Association: Photographs | MC2007/155a | Copies of photographs of class reunions over a span of years.
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| Alumni Association: Photographs | MC2007/142 | Class of 1957. Photos for an alumni directory. |
| Alumni Association: Photographs | Large Box 18: White Folder | Possible Alumni photographs, unidentified group of individuals. |
| Alumni Association: Photographs | Large Box 18: White File Folders | Photographs, Class of 1928 at 45th reunion and Class of 1930 at 25th reunion. |
| Alumni Association: Photographs | Large Box 18: 1949, Photo Montages | Class of 1949, photo montages from Aurora, etc., "People and Places," "Groups," "Faculty, New Arrivals in 1946," "Faculty Aides General Staff." |
| Alumni Awards | MC2002/10 | Alumni Honor Awards Records with list of Alumni Honor Award recipients 1960 - 1995. |
| Alumni Awards | MC2004/203 | Lloyd Hoff award |
| Alumni Awards: Alumni Service Awards | Large Box 18: Alumni Service Awards | Citations for Alumni Service Awards, including names and dates. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2003/237 | Reunion: Class of 1943 20 Yr. Reunion Materials |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2007/76 | This collection includes but is not limited to: - Reunion: Class of 1950
- Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
- Staffing Schedule
- Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
- Banquets
- List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004. See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.
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| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Large Box 18: Homecoming 1994. | Letterhead including Board of Directors for Homecoming October 8, 1994. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Large Box 18: Alumni Days | Reunion, Alumni Days May 29 - 30, 2003 for the classes of 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1958 and the golden anniversary class of 1953 - publicity postcard with photographs. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Large Box 18: Church of the Brethren, Folder | Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Alumni Luncheon, 1996. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2007/28 | College Alumni Day, joint college event, Take Me Out to the Ballpark, July 30, 2000. |
| 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 | MC2008/40 | "March of the Years," production. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2007/149 | Gladys Dickey's "Manchester College" was first sung at the joint program of the Lincoln and Adelphian literary societies, May 18, 1912. "The Alumni Song" was written by Miss Lucile Klinger of Wabash, Indiana in the spring of 1917. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2002/2w | Alumni Association Officers Correspondence 1956-1964. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2003/302 | Newspaper clippings about alumni events. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Large Boxes 17-19: General Alumni Materials | General Alumni Association Materials: Alumni Days and Reunions |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | MC2002/9 | Alumni Association Records. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Large Box 18: Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions | Alumni Homecoming Published Brochures and Programs including "Big Top, M.C. Homecoming October 7-10, 1999 featuring Spartan football tackles 75th season, Alumni Award Winners, Cloyd Dye, Melanie May, Wayne Miller, Beverly Ott, photos classes of 1929, 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954 and tribute to Frances Smith Thomas. |
| Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs | MC2004/90 | Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified. |
| Alumni Events | Manchester College Bulletin | See also: Manchester College Bulletin, June 1950 p.3; The News-Journal, 19 June 2001 p.12; Oak Leaves, 30 April 1964 p.2; Photo Boxes 35, 36, 37, 38, 139, & 173. |
| Alumni Events | MU2012/60 | This collection contains materials related to Alumni Events. |
| Alumni from 1896 - 1993 | MC2008/13 | Alumni from 1896 - 1993 not in alumni directory, 1994. |
| Alumni Publications | MC2002/11 | Journal articles, reports, and booklets published by Manchester College alumni. |
| Alumni Service Award: Photographs | Photo Box 167 | Claude Wolfe '40, Alumni Service Award photo 1978. |
| Alumni Service Award: Photographs | MU2017/8d | 1977-1978 and 1985 Alumni Service Award photographs. |
| Alumni Service Awards: Photographs | Large Box 18: Folder, Alumni Service Award Winners | Photograph of Alumni Service Award Winners, Homecoming 1977 - 1978, Alison and Jim Adams, Clara and N. Ivan Patterson. |
| Alumni Tour, Europe 1990: Video | MU2013/63 | VHS and digitized footage of the Manchester College Alumni Tour to Europe in July 1990. Bill Eberly narrates tour and describes scenes in Schwarzenau, Germany, birthplace of the Church of the Brethren. |
| Alumni Trip: cruise to Alaska, 2006. | MC2007/74 | Alumni trip, cruise to Alaska, 2006. |
| Alumni Trips | MC2006/26 | Alumni trip to New England and Canada, 1988, Brembeck memory album. |
| Alumni: 1916 Reunion Invitation | MC2004/54 | 1916 Alumni Reunion Invitation |
| Alumni: Memorial Services | MC2007/3 | Annual memorial services recognizing deaths of alumni and members of the College community. |
| Alumni: Photographs | MC2004/121 | Alumni Photograph Collection including Alumni Awards. |
| Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College Materials | MU2013/139 | Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. |
| Chime | MC2002/43 |
The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.
"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."
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| Church Relations: Manchester College | MU2015/33 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. |
| Earth Day: Poster | MC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus | Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years." |
| Female Graduates and Marriages 1924 - 1930 | MC2008/103 | Handwritten list of female graduates (1924 - 1930) and who they married. |
| Fountains: Postcards | MC2002/176 | Postcards with pictures of the fountains, a copy of an article from North Manchester Journal (1 August 1912), and an information sheet compiled by the archivist. |
| Golf Outings | MC2004/281 File #3 | See MC2004/281 File #3 for Alumni Association tours flyer, postcards, Homecoming flyers, golf outing flyers, Cubs outing flyer, alumni luncheon/annual conference flyers, reply cards for alumni gatherings, Gold Club Quarterly newsletters, Alumni Days banquet flyers. This is part of the larger collection of MC2004/281.
See Also: Alumni Association 2 |
| Gongwer, Mary Blocher: Album | MC2010/12 | Memory and Fellowship Book of Manchester College alumna, Mary S. Blocher Gongwer (BA 1926). The book records Mary's Manchester College Experience. |
| Graduation 1993 | MC2004/122 | 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. |
| Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni Materials | MU2015/51 | Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932. Also included are Alumni Association materials. |
| Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954 | MC2007/34 | Myrtis Becker Justiniano 's (MC Class of 1954) collection of Manchester College memorabilia, including May Day 1953. |
| Manchester College Class of 1932: Alumni Reunion | MC2011/117 | Program book from the 1932-1987 Manchester College Alumni Reunion, including students from Mount Morris College. This is the 55th reunion for this class. One letter (1987) to the members of the Class of 1932 written by Paul Kinsel, Class President. One letter (1987) from Karl Merritt, Director of Alumni and College Relations to the Class of 1932. One print of the 23 May 1987 Class Reunion photograph with accompanying identification page. |
| Manchester College Reunion Banquet of 1907 | MC2004/723 | Manchester College Reunion Banquet of 1907 Supplement to The Standard with photograph. |
| Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and Memorabilia | MU2013/86 | Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin." Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. |
| Miller, Edith Alice Collection | MC2008/208 | Much more material than can be described. Please go into the accession page to read Scope and Contents. The collection includes the following but is vastly larger: Obituaries, information on the Shull children, photograph of son of Moy Gwong, "Memory Speaks, North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years," program for play written by Dr. Charles Boebel, article from "The Noble County American," Albion, Indiana, Thursday, June 24, 1982, pg. 7 regarding the Potawatomi Chief Simon Pokagon, Last Chief of the Potawatomies, personal information about Edith Alice Miller, letter by Otho about his wife's, Ida's death, and Class of 1926 Information, as saved by Edith Miller. For more information on Edith Alice Miller see West Manchester Church of the Brethren. |
| Mount Morris: Rolston Collection | MU2015/32 | W. Wendell Rolston's collection of memorabilia from Mount Morris College. |
| Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: Posters | MC2009/71 | 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. |
| Office of Printing Services | MC2004/281 | Materials designed and/or printed by the Manchester College Office of Printing Services for many College departmets. See "Scope and Content." |
| Peters, J. Everett and Madonna:: Collection of Photoraphs and Memorabilia | MU2014/111 | Class reunion pictures of the Class of 1931, photograph of the 1931 Manchester College graduating class, picture of the 1930-1931 MC Women's Student Government, and other pieces of memorabilia. |
| Photographs: Alumni Awards | Photo Boxes 34 and 79 | Alumni Awards, more pictures. |
| Photographs: Alumni Awards | Alumni Awards: Photographs | Alumni Honor Awards: Article regarding, and photographs of, 1990 recipients, Graydon F. Snyder, Onita Johnson, Paul Hoover. Article and photographs of 2000 recipients, Duard Conrad (MC 1925), Lonnie Steele (MC 1962), Dr. James Easton (MC 1964), Howard Royer (MC 1952). |
| 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
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| Posters: Events and Scholarship | MC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various | Posters about campus events and various scholarships. |
| 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. |
| Public Relations: Development, Gifts, Church Relations | MU2020/11 | 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: News Releases and News Clippings | MU2016/1 | 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: Posters | MC2009/71: 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. |
| Rupel, Esther and Annabel: Collection | MU2019/60 | 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 |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 Master File | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folder #5 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. Information related to the 1990's. |
| Scholarships: Names and Location | MU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 | Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. |
| 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 62-104 | MC2006/13: 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. |
| Student Alumni Council: Photograph | MC2004/408: Student Alumni Council Photograph | This photograph of the Student Alumni Council, photo #58, is part of a larger collection Aurora Photograph Collection 2001, MC2004/408.
See also: Alumni Association |
| Vice President: Box 6 | Vice President's Box: #6 | Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. |
| Walker, Wilmer: Collection | MU2019/59 | Wilmer Walker's photographs and Manchester College memorabilia and diplomas:Two Year Normal (1926) and Bachelor of Science (1939). Biographical information about Wilmer and Helen Walker. Materials related to the dedication(October 2017) of the Wilmer and Helen Walker Active Learning Classroom. See also images on Archives Network - Alumni File
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| Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Family Letter Before Tour, 1927 | MC2004/635-4 | Otho and Ida Winger's first letter to family aboard the American Merchant 15 minutes before departure, 1927. |
| Young, John: Biographical Material | MU2012/32 | 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. |
