A Cappella Choir and Concert Band Tours - a partial list of tours for the years 1981 - 1991.

A Cappella Choir Tour List (April 8 - 18, 1949).

c.1966 - Records of spring semester attendance as well as of fee/dues payments.

General A Cappella material: 1975-1998:

• Clippings & news releases regarding performances, members; 1986 concert season schedule and information regarding Dr. Patricia J. Cahalan [director, Fall 1986-Spring 1991].

Written history of A Cappella Choir.

A Cappella Choir - CD's with recordings from 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1961.

A Cappella Choir - The Creation, (poem) recording with music, 1953, narrated by Art Hunn.  Lord, Thou Has Been Our Refuge, recording 1953.

A Cappella Choir programs, news releases and correspondence, including the1989 European tour "On Wings of Song."

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).

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

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.

Drawing, Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical:

1.  One booklet.  "The Eclectic System of Industrial Free-Hand and Mechanical Drawing."

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

Posters for:

• Fine Arts Workshop MC2009/71-V, f1
• Faculty Art Show  MC2009/71-V,b
• Manchester College Fine Arts, Art, Music, Speech & Drama MC2009/71-V, e1

See MC2009/71-V: Various.

MC2009/71-V is a small part of the collection MC2009/71, entitled, Flat File Drawer H:  Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College.  See the accession page for MC2009/71 for a complete listing of the objects in this collection.

Show:  Art show news clippings and schedules.

"Brothers" Memories and Impressions," Larry Weaver and Ron Weaver (MC alumni).

Manchester Junior High School show in union at MC, including Jed Bruce.

 

Photographs:  Two art show photographs and one art workshop (for older women) photo. 

Syllabi: Art Department

File #1: 1999-2002.

File #2. 2002-2003.

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.

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

Band and Choir Tour Committee correspondence and minutes dated April 1986-1991.

Band and Choir Tour Committee: Correspondence, minutes.  Dated April 1986-1991.

Band Tour programs, correspondence, news releases, dated 1952 - 1997.See Also: Concert Band Tours.

Bands include:  Concert, Symphonic, Varsity, Stage, and Jazz Ensemble.  Conductors include:  Samuel L. Fluekinger, John P. Browne, David McCormick, C. Dwight Ottman, James Carlson, Jack Launer, Robert Jones, and John W. Beery.

The Wayne Barts Manchester College Collection.

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

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

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.

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

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).

Centennial Celebration Records; General material, including autographed program by Dr. William Sloane Coffin.

Chamber Singers faded out of existence in the 1990's and has since been revived by Debra Lynn to replace the Entertainers.  As of 2002-2003 school year, the new Chamber Singers performed a variety of repertoire from madrigals to jazz.

• One roster, undated.  One program, undated.

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

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

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

Choral Society has been known for its performance of oratorios and other major choral works.

• Handwritten performance notes, lyrics/poetry, undated.  Correspondence (late 1940's).  Sample programs & posters.  News releases.  Rosters (1956, 1958, 1987).  Flyer/poster "Six Reasons Why I Can't Join Choral Society" by Dr. Floyd Slotterback (c.1985).  Program drafts.

Choral Society Dues Receipt, 1952

1.  One receipt.

Received of Edna Steury: 15 cents

Signed: Phyl(Phyllis Heeter Hunn) Heeter, Treas(urer)

Manchester College Choral Society Poster:

• "Haydn's 'The Seasons' presented by Manchester College Choral Society, Clyde Holsinger, Director.   Manchester College Auditorium, North Manchester, Indiana.  Soloists:  Virginia Smallwood, Amswy Bollinger, Paul Halladay. Accompanists:  Max Allen, Mary Adine Eley.  Saturday, April 17, 1948, 8:00 p.m. Offering" 

Choral Society posters from various years advertising performances of "The Messiah," "Elijah," and "The Creation."

Choral Society Posters including but not limited to:

Bach, Mass in B Minor, John Yonkman, conductor, no year on poster.

Vivaldi, Gloria, December, 1993.

Bernstein, Chichester Psalms, Handel, Utrecht Jubilate, Patricia J. Cahalan, conductor, December 1989.

Choral Music Performance Collection:  "Brother James' Air," "The Holy City," "Almighty God of our Fathers."

Choral Music Performance Collection: Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

• Ten copies of "Gloria in Excelsis" for Mixed Glee Club.

The Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times, 1889 may have been utilized in the early days of Manchester College when  Professor David Howe was President of the institution.  

Civilian Public Service camps, photographs, publications and events, including but not limited to: 

• Pictures from Waldport, Camp #56, in Washington State.
• Holly Inn, Pinehurst, North Carolina. "May 15, 1945 - July 6, 1945, Room 302, "A Typical Pneumonia Guinea Pig Experiment.
• Starvation experiment of the Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, Angel Keys, Ph D., Director.
• The Reporter, Vol. V, No. 7, March 1947.
• The Compass, Summer and Fall, 1944.
• Smoke Jumper bi-annual.

For updates about the starvation experiment review the 1945 issues of the Gospel Messenger.

Dick Coffman speaks on worship utilizing language and music contemporary to the 1960's or 1970's, probably post 1965.

College Chorale news releases, 1978.

Dr. James Baldwin directed the auditioned "80-voice oratorio chorus."  The ensemble included students and community members.

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.

The Collegium Musicum was a "small vocal ensemble" according to the college catalog, but brought together vocalists and instrumentalists to perform early music.  Dr. John Planer founded and directed the ensemble.

• Programs, correspondence, financial records, news releases, rosters, instrument information, instructional materials for "Dido and Aereas" (1976).

Description:  Report written by Paul Keller about the Department of Speech and Drama, Manchester College, circa the 1960's.  It includes sections on:  Courses and course descriptions, collateral courses, teaching major and minor requirements, the Manchester Forensic Union, Tri-Alpha and the Radio Station WMIB. 

Communications syllabi: 

• File #1. Comm 101 Public Communication, Course Information, circa 1993.
• File #2. 1999-2000.
• File #3. 2001-2002.
• File #4. 2002-2003.

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

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

Concert Band/Jazz Ensemble poster:

Two-sided poster advertising performances in 1989 and1990.

Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble posters from  approximately 1991 - 1995.

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

Photographs of Convocation and Public Programs sponsored by Manchester College (identified by speaker/performer and/or year).

A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . 

The Collection of Louise (Cordier) King, daughter of Andrew Cordier and Louise (Butterbaugh) Cordier. Louise's photographs from "The Seven Year Itch," and personal family momentos, including recording of Andrew Cordier's memorial service in North Manchester, IN.

Clippings include but are not limited to:

1923? Dr. Charles Morris and O. W. Neher plan student trips to Chicago.

1953 - "Liberat Arts School puts Emphasis On Religion."

1960 - Independent and Honors Study Programs - Public Programs series offering more programs - Driver Training - Nutrition - Russian History.

1961 - Summer terms - College to utilize Airborne TV  - Income Tax course.

1963 -  Summer offeres courses in 8 areas - Home Economics Workshop - Saturday classes begin 26 January 1963.

1963 - "Education New Area Industry."

1973 - "College to Offer Two-year Degree Program in 1974."

1975 - Two New Teaching Licenses offered.

1976 - College offers a variety of summer workshops and courses - Modern Dance - Reading Workshop.

1973 - 1978 circa) - teacher education students experience the-instrument families.

1976 - Bicentennial art course.

1992 - Greg Shoup teaches seminar to design weather curriculums for teachers.

1992 - Summer video workshop.

1992 -Summer Joggercise.

1994 - New Modern Language Department.

1996 - Conflict Resolution seminar.

2000 - Social Work and Teacher Education program re-accredited.

2003 - Heritage Program at Koinonia  - MC celebrates its 115 year.

(undated ) Maximum 7 year accreditation of Teacher Education Program received  -

Programs, news releases for dedicatory concerts (Winger Recital Hall, Cordier organ, Piano Dedication Series).

Artifacts and books from Donald and Olive Kessler's work in Liberia.

Members of the Madrigal Club 1935 -1939.  The Madrigal Club also played for the Messiah and for Operas.

Members of dramas, The Messiah, operas 1934-1935 through 1938-1939.

Alumni of the Classes of 1936-1939, who took part in musicals, dramas, and plays that were probably directed or assisted by Professor Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

Cast of "The Bartered Bride," 1934-35.

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

It is not known if this picture was taken at Manchester College or Mt. Morris College, however it was not found wtih the Mt. Morris materials.  Portrait photographs hang on the wall and an archivist might be able to identify these individuals and identify the location.  Each character is in a costume.  It appears as if the following costumes are represented and perhaps the players are the cast of a variety show or vaudeville presentation:

Chinese

Brethren man in collar and hat

White man in black face with top hat holding a child in fur cap on lap

One man reclining in a suit and hat holding a laughing mask

Cowboys

Nun or woman in burka with face exposed

Lady wrapped in a striped flag with a ribbon of stars.

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

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.

"Concert Oratorio Radio" flyer that describes Mr. Paul Halladay's availability for vocal performances.  Includes photograph.

Copies of certificates awarded to winners of writing competition.

"Practice Sheets in the Minimum Essentials of English Composition," 1928 by Professor Fred R. Conkling.

1.  One bound volume by Professor Fred R. Conkling.

English Department syllabi:

• File #1. 1999-2000.
• File #2. 2001-2002.
• File #3. 2002-2003.

"Take It From Us..." Volume 1, December, 1991, An English 101E publication.

Ensemble Program Collection:

• Programs, 1900 - 1938.

Ensemble Program Collection:

• Programs, 1940's.

Ensemble News Releases:

News releases for events including two or more ensembles 1950-1998.

Ensembles covered are:  A Cappella Choir, Brass Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, College Chorale, Concert Band, Entertainers, Faculty Piano Trio, Jazz Ensemble, Quarters, madrigal Singers, Manchester Singers, Men's Glee Club, Stage Band, Swing Choir, Symphonic Band, Women's Glee Club.

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

Football (with laces) circa 1933.

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

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.

Material related to Henry Glade, Modern Languages, Department Head.

See also: Henry Glade photograph from class, in photos with accession number MC2006/31 located in photo box #165.

Glee Club Bus Photograph and other Glee Club pictures.

The location of the Glee Club bus photograph was not recorded.  Perhaps it is with other Glee Club pictures in Flat File Drawer 4?

Poster advertising performance of Miss Mable Pence and the Manchester College Glee Clubs.  Dated December 10 [no year listed].

See Also:  Humanities Division--Music Performance Collection.

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."

Church of the Brethren Tours led by L. W. Shultz.

Clyde Holsinger Photograph Collection - 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Scrapbook containing photos of choirs and other college scenes during Clyde Holsinger's time as director.  A newspaper article from September 1946 announces Holsinger's hiring at the college. 

Francis was the second son of first College President David Howe and David's first wife, Delilah.  Francis (Frank) was an instrumental music teacher at Manchester College 1899-1900.  Frank was also the Inventor/founder of the Howe Vacuum Bait Company.

Humanities Division: Assortment of materials, circa 1969 - 2001.

Box 72, Humanities Core 1.

Box 73, Humanities Core 2.

Box 74, Humanities Core 3.

Box 75, Humanities Division 1 - Communications.

Box 76, Humanities Division 2 - Humanities and Religion.

Box 77, Humanities Division 3 - Music, English, Foreign Language.

Box 78, Humanities Division 4, Music.

Interdepartmental (Humanities) Syllabi Collection:

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

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

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

January Term posters.  See MC2009/71 File Folder 2009/71-V: Various.  This file includes

• January 1982, International Business Trip to Bangladesh, with Mohammed A. Haque, Dept. of Economics and Business.
• January 1981, The Language and Literature of Ireland with Professor Rowan Daggett, Ph.D.

• Undated program.
• Program from 6 April 2001.

Liberian art collection.

Books related to Manchester College alumnus, Donald E. Kessler's, (Class of 1946), work in Liberia.

Unidentified early photograph of a male choir.  This might be a group from Manchester College or from Mt. Morris College.

Unidentified early photograph of a group of young people and children. Sadie Stutsman (Wampler) might be the tall woman in the middle of the second row from the back.  She either has a large corsage or is holding flowers.

A list of MC theater productions 1960 - 1972. 

Manchester Symphony Orchestra publicity, programs and articles.

Manchester Symphony Orchestra poster assortment with some concerts in conjunction wtih the A Cappella Choir and featuring various soloists throughout the years as well as Student Competition Winners 1990, 1992, and Young Artist Competition Winners (1991, 1993, 1994).

For more posters see: MC2010/20.

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

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.

Posters:

• "Spartan Pride," Homecoming, October 14, 1995.
•  Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 16 May 1993, featuring Young Artist Competition Winners.
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 6 November 1994, Jodie DeSalvo, Piano Soloist.
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 13 March 1994, featuring Julie Eckert, Soprano Soloist. 3. 
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra, 12 May 1996, "High School Young Artist Competition Winners."
• Manchester College Theatre presents, "The Miser, 1668," by Moliere, October 1994.
•  Manchester College Theatre presents, "Mehitabel," May 1993.
• Heifer Project International Living Gift Market, Sponsored by North Manchester Area Churches.
• "The Voice KCMO of the Prairie," by John Olive, May 1994, Cordier Auditorium.
• Public Program: "The Mikado," 10 April 1994.
• Manchester College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for members of Class of 1995.

Modern Languages syllabi:

• File #1. Some 1991;1999-2002
• File #2. 2002-2003.

Souvenir Program Books and Stagebill: You Can't Take It With You (Harris Theatre, Chicago, Illinois), " Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Presents Ben - Hur," by General Lew Wallace, Directed by Fred Niblo (Souvenir Book, 1926), Walt Disney presents Fantasia, in Technicolor and Fantasound (Souvenir Book, 1940), Gone With The Wind (Souvenir Book).

Music College programs:

• Program from 11 April 2001.
• Program from 29 November 2001.
• "Manchester College to Present Two Holiday Concerts," The News-Journal, 28 November 2001.

Music Auditions and Scholarships:

Posters advertising:

Scholarships for Strings.

Manchester College music auditions for the

• Manchester Singers, The Entertainers .
• Manchester Symphony Orchestra.
• A Cappella Choir.
• Chamber music.
• The Jazz Ensemble.

2004-2005 calendar of musical events including additions and changes to the Spring Semester Calendar.

Music Department Newsletter Fall 1993.

Manchester College Music Alumni Newsletter 1982-1983.

Syllabi:  Music Department.

• File #1. 1999-2002.
• File #2. 2002-2003.

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 Educators' National Conference (MENC): News release from 1980.

Music Majors' handbooks from 1964-1994.

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

2.  1963, "College to Give "Elijah."

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

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

5.  "Elijah" newspaper articles.

Photographs of reception at a recital or musical event, probably in Winger Auditorium sometime in the 1950's.

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

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

One photograph of a scene from the play, "The Poor Richard,"  from the Ida Fields Neff Photograph Collection.

Photo of office and other equipment circa the 1960's or 70's ?

1.  One photo with students using an oscilloscope or oscoloscope (circa the 1960's?).

2.  One photo of office equipment (circa the 1960's or 70's?).

3.  One photo by Lloyd Hoff dated 20 April 1967 of the inside of a piece of equipment.

4.  Two photos by Lloyd Hoff showing the interior of the language labs with cubicles and headphones (probably shot during the 1960's).

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

Peace poles, which state, "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in several languages have been dedicated in several locations on Manchester's campus and in North Manchester. 

• Correspondence, dedication programs, newspaper articles

More information at Peace Poles can be found at www.peacepoles.com

For related material regarding the Peace Pole see: Messenger June 1996 p.5

Pep Band:

The year prior to September 1994, students had organized a volunteer pep Band that played at football and basketball games.  The Pep Band was continued in 1994.  Butterbaugh agreed to raise money to furnish the Band with sport shirts and jackets.  This letter requests that recipients contribute $100 each to defray the cost of shirts and jackets. 

1. Pep Band letter from Edgar Butterbaugh, Chair, Board of Trustees and Former Trombone Player. 

These news releases primarily feature guest artists performing on campus, some through the College Union Board and the  Artist-Lecture Series. Examples of the performers are; The Dale Warland Singers of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., rock concert by "Featherstitch," the Goldovsky Grand Opera Theater, the Arbors, Leonard Rose (cellist), The Lettermen, Duke Ellington, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Si Zentner (trombonist), Eugene Holmes (baritone), The Four Saints, the new York Brass Quintet, the Concert Choir of Columbus Senior High School.

2.  An assortment of newspaper articles regarding performers appearing at Manchester College    (1960's - 1990's).

Newspaper articles include:  Rosa Page Welch (classical sacred musical singer), The Sounds of Hope.

3.  Six Programs:  Fort Wayne Philharmonic, 1983, Wilma Jensen, Organist, 1988, Brian L. Best Presents A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney, 1980, "Journey Into Blackness," featuring VOICES, Inc., Black Musical Theater, The Ethnic Dance Theatre, 1990, Musicke of Sundrie Kindes, An Evening of Eighteenth-Century Entertainment.

Sadie S. Wampler directed many wonderful theatrical productions on campus.  This correspondence deals with royalties for the play, "The Devil Passes." 

"The Devil Passes" Letters from Samuel French, Play Publishers, New York, regarding royalty fees.

"Ye Olde Tyme Concert At Ye College Chapel." circa 1917.

• The cast of players and singers includes individuals graduating in 1917, 1918, 1922...so the program probably took place 1917 or earlier.  This humorous event quips:
• In Ye Borough of North Manchester, On Ye 19th Day of November.  Ye Doors Will be Open at Earlie Candle Light.  Ye Synging Will Begin at 7:45 by Ye Tymebeater's watch.
• N. B.  Lester Bowser will attend to ye snuffin' of ye candles.
• N. B.  If at any tyme ye desire to heare ye sweet strains again, ye will clap ye hands and not stampe or scrape ye unseemlie.
• N. B.  Ye syngers will bring ye tune books, and slippery elm for ye voice, less they syng falslie.
• N. B.  A solemn silence should prevade ye assembly; yet peradventure some of ye tunes be funny, a little laughter may be indulged, but ye listeners are not to think they can do better than ye syngers.

Pictures of Professor Genita Speicher giving piano instruction, choral event in old gymnasium, language lab, exterior of old gym, and Seniors holding candles at graduation.

Group and individual photographs of international students. Included in this collection is:

• Pawn Chanthalangsy, Manchester College Class of 1976.
• Group photograph, undated.
• Group photograph circa the 1950's of students around a desk pointing to a poster advertising the "United Nations Banquet."

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.

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.

Minutes of the Music Faculty and Humanities Division [Humanities Core] with personal notes by Dr. Planer. Faculty Minutes 1970-1977.  Reflection papers by Dr. Planer regarding various Manchester College policies.

1. A variety of posters for plays and musical productions:

Steel Magnolias, 1993.

The Musical Comedy Murders of 1930, no year on poster.

The Scarlet Letter, 1996.

The Importance of Being Earnest, 1990.

The Miser, 1994.

Archy and Mehitabel, 1993.

The Madwoman of Chaillot, 1992.

Fiddler on the Roof, 1989.

The Extremity of Love, 1991.

• File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
• File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
• File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
• File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
• File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
• File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
• File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
• File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
• File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
• File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
• File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
• File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
• File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
• File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

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

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

President's Box #3: Departments and Divisions.

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. 

Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Many pictures of students, events, and faculty/staff circa the mid to late 1990's.  Pictures from other years offer campus scenes, Fall 2003 Service Day at North Mandchester Historical Society, Fun Fest and more.

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. 

• News Clips: October 1998 - May 1999.
• News Releases: September 2001 - September 2002.
• News Clips: September 2001 - September 2002.
• News Releases: 1 September 2003 - 31 August 2004.
• Press Releases - student admissions and awards for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000.

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

Choral Union: 1954-1955 spring term attendance records.  Minutes 14 September 1954-19 May 1955.

Ungraded reports submitted to Professor Stacey Erickson during January term 2010 for the class, Culture of the Book.  Reports give information about bibles, books and periodicals from the Funderbury Library rare book collection.

Resume, notes on life, personal notebook, class books and notes for teaching, etc. by D. C. Reber.  D.C. Reber taught education and ancient languages at Manchester College from 1917 until 1942.  The collection also includes biographical newspaper articles about his life and interests.

For additional material relating to D. C. Reber, see:  Oak Leaves, 7 April 1960 p.2.

D. C. Reber: Gradebook.

A school record book for Snyder's School and New Enterprise School.  Dated 1888-1893.

These materials are part of the larger collection, MC2009/71.  See MC2009/71 for a complete listing of the entire collection. 

File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department

• MC2004/711 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist but no paperwork had been created. An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.
• MC2009/71-MU,a - 1979, December, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with Findlay College, Music For Romantics."
• MC2009/71-MU,b - 1981, February, "Manchester College Music Department Presents a Faculty Exchange Recital with olivet Nazarene College."
• MC2009/71-MU,c - 1981, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Barry Coe, Tenor, Pamela Duffy, Soprano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Karen McKimmy, Soprano, Susan Penner, Organ, Lisa Savage, Piano, Mary Tilsy, Soprano, Robin Zeider, Saxophone.
• MC2009/71-MU,d - 1980, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Mary Patterson, Bassoon, Susan Penner, Organ, Nina Hill, Piano, Julie Hunn, Piano, Lisa Savage, Piano, Diana Gunnerson, Soprano, Cathy Mishler, Soprano, layra Swantner, Soprano.
• MC2009/71-MU,e - 1982, April, "Manchester College Music Department Honors Recital," with Diana Coe, Pam Duffey, Patty Jones, Janie McCauley, Lisa McMillan, Christine Oetama, Ingrid Rupel, Loa Traxler.
• NC2004/708 - This object was given an accession number in 2004 by a previous Archivist  but no paperwork had been created.  An accession page is being created by Archivist, Jeanine Wine, and this object is now located in file folder MC2009/71-MU.

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

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

Focus on Faith Week:

• 1.  MC2010/50a: "Environmental Theology, Focus on Faith Week," November, 1992.
• 2.  MC2010/50b: "Let Justice Roll!," Focus On Faith, October, 1993.

Religion and Philosophy Department:

• Mission Statement
• Enrollment in Religion and Philosophy Department 1981 - 1989 - 90, Office of Institutional Research.

Religion and Philosophy Department syllabi:

• File #1. 1999-2000.
• File #2. 2001-2002.
• File #3. 2002-2003.

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

School Music Methods Class, 1928.  "Hansel and Gretel."

The program for "Hansel and Gretel," April 27, 1928.

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.

M. M. Sherrick: Photograph from Coe College 1896.

Marvin M. Sherrick taught at Mount Morris College from 1904-23 and at Manchester College from 1923-38.  This collection contains diplomas and degrees belonging to M. M. Sherrick..

L. W. Shultz: Piney Woods School.

As Director of Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Indiana, L.W. Shultz sponsored the tours of the Cotton Blossom Singers of The Piney Woods Country Life School, located in Piney Woods, Mississippi.  He also spoke at Piney Woods on several occasions. 

Genealogical information and correspondence (1947-1976) pertaining to L.W. Shultz who worked and taught at Manchester College in various positions (Librarian, Mathematics, Religious Education, Principal of Preparatory Department, Academy, Modern Languages) during the years 1924-1943.  The collection also contains books by L. W. Shultz.  Publications include an autobiography, a history of the Brethren, and a history of Camp Alexander Mack.

See also:  For related material regarding L. W. Shultz, see: Camp Alexander Mack; Guide Lines, v.12:3 (July 1971) p.1; Oak Leaves, 7 March 1925 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.2; Gospel Messenger, 14 April 1945 p.9-10, 16; 15 September 1945 p.12; 24 November 1945 p.20; 23 February 1946 p.20-21; 9 March 1946 p.16; 16 March 1946 p.21; 30 March 1946 p.20 (photo); 6 April 1946 p.18-19; 15 June 1946 p.21; 28 September 1946 p.11; 16 November 1946 p.17; 21 December 1946 p.21; 11 January 1947 p.16; 8 February 1947 p.21 (photo); Manchester College Bulletin, July 1977 p.10; Photo Box 156.

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

Student papers written by L.W. Shultz:

"Thanksgiving Essay:  What Have We to be Thankful For," "Inaugural for Bible Society: The End of Christian Faith," "True Worth:  An Oration" [dated 3-7 May 1910], "Ben Hur Story" [dated 5 July 1905],"Valedictory 1907," and "A Prospectus for M.C.:  Reunion of 1916."

Wedding invitation of Cora Leona Winger and Lawrence Shultz, dated 1915.

L. W. Shultz: "What M.C. Has Done for Me" - a handwritten document that is the text of a speech given by L.W. Shultz when 20 years old.

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.

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

Old Manchester College sign with two students talking.

Cordier Auditorium building shot.

Student reading under tree.

Trio of students with guitar and drums on football field.

Students with books around the fountain. 

"Good Times" showing a barbeque on campus with two individuals and meat.

Photo of football team at play.

A Cappella Choir photo.

Symphonic Band / Stage Band (1971) poster and Symphonic Band poster (earlier poster).

1. MC2009/89aL 8.5" x 11" poster for Symphonic Band and Stage Band concert for 28 Frebruary 1971.

2. MC2009/89b: Poster with photo for Symphonic Band, David C. McCormick, Director,  McCormick taught at the College from 1956-1959 and from 1967-1970.  The poster has a photograph of the band.

Theater Photograph Collection.

The file contains newspaper clippings and general information about Alpha Psi Omega.

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

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

Tri Alpha newspaper clippings and news releases.

Union Program Council Materials.

Schedules and other information for 1971-1972 for Breakaway, Homecoming, Madrigal Dinner, Parents Weekend, movies (including Tuesday Movie Night), May Day, Fine Arts Week, Winter Festival.

For Fine Arts Week, See Also:  Humanities Division; Sigma Eta Sorority

Numerous programs, photographs, publications and items of interest about Manchester College received from Wayne Van Der Wheele, alumnus, MC Class of 1949.

Manchester Symphony Orchestera, programs from the 1940's.

One copy of "Manifesto," Vol. 1, No. 14, "Above All Nations is Humanity," April 1947, published monthly by the journalism section of Students for Federal World Government of Manchester College, Editor in chief, Cecil Powell.

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

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

Sadie Wampler play, "Mary of the Alabaster Box, A Biblical Play," by Sadie Stutsman (Wampler).

Postcard to Cora Shultz from Sadie Wampler regarding costumes for a pageant.

Teacher Training School/Sadie Wampler Photograph Collection-Oversized Photographs.

• 1915-SSW and physical culture class.
• SSW and her mother, Mary, with several other women.
• SSW with art class.
• Portrait of 4 people.  SSW is center front.
• 1909-SSW and painting class.
• SSW and art class.
• 1920-Pageant celebrating Manchester's 25 years.
• 1901-choir class.
• Play "At the Mercy of the State" directed by SSW.
• 1921-"Morning-Noon-Night" directed by SSW.
• 1909-beginning of teacher training.
• Teachers' institution group at Warsaw, IN.
• 1910-faculty, student body in front of brick building.
• Framed portrait of a teacher in the classroom and observers.

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

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

Original poem about Leicester Brown, MC Class of 1936.

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

Land records, deeds, financial reports, guest book, treasurer's records, investments, and contracts regarding the West Manchester Church of the Brethren, and possibly "Acme" school, as well as Pleasant Hill Cemetery.