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TopicAccession #Description Summary
Academic AffairsMC2004/518 Lilly Grant: Study of Balance between Undergraduate Teaching and Research 
Academic AffairsMC2009/97a-d 

Materials from the Office of Academic Affairs transferred to the Archives July 2009.

 
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: Materials Transfer July 2009 MC2009/97a,b,c,d  

MC2009/97a: Science Center construction reports, minutes, design, finance, etc. Winger Hall Renovation. MSKTD

MC2009/97b: Social Work Accreditation, Institutional Research, APC Minutes, Library renovation 1999.

MC2009/97c: Files of former faculty and staff.

MC2009/97d: Files of Former faculty and staff and VIA information. Master of Arts in Contemporary Leadership. Dean's List of Honor Students 1995-2006. Kauffman Awards 1997-2003. Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium.

 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
AdmissionsMC2004/133 

Photographs:  Special Events photograph collection

 
Admissions: BrochuresMC2008/158 Admissions promotional brochures circa 1991-1992. 
Admissions: Newsletters, Financial AidMC2008/157 Admissions and "The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid" Newsletters. 
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: President's CircleMC2008/83 

President's Circle, 2006:

  • One page history of Manchester College.
  • Two invitations to hear the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert.
  • Two invitations to "An Evening on Stage," 13 November 2006 given to "The President's Circle."
 
Advancement: President's Recognition DinnerMC2008/93 Program from the President's Recognition Dinner 1976. 
Advancement: 1947 "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," MC2009/99a,b 

1947 photo spread from "The News-Sentinel" that features the Chime Tower, Oakwood Hall, student housing, tennis courts, trailers for married students, the radio station, Manchester College professors, the May Day queen, football players, and the Education/Professional Programs Division.

 
Advancement: AppealsMU2012/98 Advancement materials for Fall appeal of 2010.  "Touch a student's life "today" [circa 2008]. Other cards [2009, 2010, 2011] and items related to "Connections" for Life [2009], and "Reach" [circa 2002]. 
Advancement: Appeals, Organizations Promotional PiecesMU2013/133 

Office of University Advancement appeals, organizations, and promotional materials 2010-2011 and earlier.

 
Advancement: Celebrating the VisionMC2008/96 Celebrating the Vision program, Honeywell Center 2006. 
Advancement: Centennial CampaignMC2008/115 

Centennial Campaign Dinner, 16 October 1987 invitation in envelope with reply cards.

 
Advancement: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The FutureMC2007/166 "Step Up To The Future" program in celebration of the PERC [1987].  Booklets for "Step Up to the Future, The Centennial Campaign for Manchester College,"  circa 1988 - 1989. 
Advancement: FundraisingMC2009/141a-j 

A variety of funds and societies and fundraising events, including The Annual Fund 2008 as well as plans for the Science Center and Union renovation material as part of "the Next Step" campaign.  Information for the President's Circle 2008. Stanley J. Gilbert, '66 piano dedication.

 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMC2002/115a  

Fundraising by decade/campaign - individual campaigns and records.

1    Winger Fund, March of Progress, Focus on the Seventies, Funderburg Fund

2    General Education Fund, Centennial Campaign, The Next Step.

 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/Campaign - The Manchester FundMC2007/135 

Fundraising Campaign: Manchester Fund, circa 2005, solicitation materials.

 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/Campaign - The Manchester FundMC2008/05 

Continued Annual Support of the Manchester Fund, circa 2007.

 
Advancement: Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: - The Manchester FundMC2008/81 Copies of Manchester Fund brochure and letter, December 2006. 
Advancement: Fundraising Survey Report 1960MU2013/13 A fundraising survey report made for Manchester College by Marts and Lundy, Inc., 1960 between phases of the March of Progress campaign. 
Advancement: GiftsMU2017/52 Advancement fundraising material: a.) 1953 letter from President Schwalm regarding the amounts of money raised by the college from all sources and for what fund the money is intended. b.) Donors and contributions 1946 through 1954. 
Advancement: Gym-a-thonMC2008/112 

Gym-a-thon 1981.

1. One program of this event.

 
Advancement: License PlatesMC2007/63 Publicity card for Manchester College license plate fundraising project. 
Advancement: Manchester Fund, Endowed Scholarships, Commemorative Tree ProgramMC2011/97 - Advancement Promotional materials from the Office of College Advancement: Commemorative Tree Program, Endowed Scholarships, The Manchester Fund.  Undated. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMC2003/248 

Photocopies of publications from The March of Progress capital campaign, which started in 1955.

 
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: March of ProgressMC2004/314 A. Blair Helman Papers: March of Progress fundraising campaign of the 1950's. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMarch of Progress: Information Find material related to the "March of Progress" in: Guide Lines, v.1:4 (October 1960) p.4; Oak Leaves, 22 September 1960 p.1; 29 September 1960 p.1; 13 October 1960 p.1; 3 November 1960 p.3; 10 November 1960 p.3; 17 November 1960 p.3; 10 October 1963 p.1; 14 November 1963 p.1; 16 January 1964 p.1. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/14 Materials pertaining to the March of Progress fundraising campaign. 
Advancement: March of ProgressMU2013/12 Manchester College March of Progress fundraising campaign - Final Report First Phase [1955-1959] - Final Report Second Phase [1960-1964].   
Advancement: MiscellaneousROSeptemer2012/8 
  • Copies of appeals - Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
  • Manchester Ladies Connect.
  • History of College - first buildings on campus.
  • Schwalm, autographed copy of "My Educational Pilgrimage."
  • One of a Kind items.
 
Advancement: Otho Winger Society and President's ClubMU2013/106 

Programs:

Manchester College President's Club and Otho Winger Society Annual Dinnner, Inauguration Weekend, 21 October 1994 - with a brief description of each president along with humorous quips.

The Otho Winger Society, Annual Breakfast, 24 May 2002, 31 May 2012.

Otho Winger Society - descriptive brochure.

The President's Club - descriptive brochure.

 
Advancement: Restricted Endowment FundsMC2011/107 Description of Restricted Endowment Funds through the Office of College Advancement. 
Advancement: The Manchester Fund MC2007/62 

The Manchester Fund and The President's Circle - circa 2005.

 

 
Advancement: The Manchester FundMC2007/165 The Manchester Fund:  Promotional Material circa September 2007. 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2007/61 "The Next Step" strategy, goals, publicity material and timeline. 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2006/16 Brochures for fundraising of Science Center as part of "The Next Step!" "A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College." 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2004/438 Union renovation part of "The Next Step" Campaign. 
Advancement: The Next StepMC2008/101 Fundraising Booklet: "Celebrating the Vision, Manchester College Wraps Up The Next Step! Campaign" [1996 - 2006].  
Advancement: The Next StepMC2009/95  The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, Community-wide Celebration, Monday, April 20, 1998.   Focus on the PERC.  
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.

 
Advancement: Weaver, WelcomeMC2008/10 

Welcome Weaver, Manchester College alumnus, Class of 193.

Welcome Weaver: President's Club program celebrating Welcome Weaver, his family, and Weaver Popcorn.

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

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

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alspach, Catherine: DiplomaMC2004/347 

Catherine Alspach Bachelor of Arts Diploma.

 
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: EventsLarge 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, Otho Winger Day, 1996MC2007/1 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: PhotographsMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection

 
Alumni Awards: Alumni Service AwardsLarge Box 18: Alumni Service Awards Citations for Alumni Service Awards, including names and dates. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions MC2007/76 

This collection includes but is not limited to:

  • Reunion: Class of 1950
  • Reunion: Alumni Days Schedule for Classes of 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1959 and 50 Year Reunion: Class of 1954.
  • Staffing Schedule
  • Alumni Days 2004, May 27 - 28, 2004.
  • Banquets
  • List of award recipients from 1960 - 2004.  See Alumni Days Banquet promotional June 2005.
 
Alumni Days: 2003 PhotographsMU2012/97 Photographs from Alumni Days, May 2003 with identification of many classes and alumni. 
Alumni Event: ImagesNeg15304 Images probably taken during the 1963-1864 academic year.  They include a campus alumni gathering, T. Wayne Rieman, Vernon Stinebaugh, and automobiles on the corner of Ruse and College Avenue. 
Alumni Relations: Class Reunion FilesMU2016/11 Class reunion files from the Classes of 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, and 1953.  Dormitory  housing records for Schwalm Hall (Fall 1977 - Spring 1989) and Garver Hall (Fall 1977- Spring 1989) and Schwalm renovation and restructuring plan 18 April 2000. Schwalm reunion list of 1977 alumni? 
Alumni Reunion: PhotographsMU2017/90 

Alumni 1977 - 1978, Basketball Teams Reunion: 1936-1937 and 1937-1938.

1969 Alumni Honor Awards: Clair Throne, Mrs. Earl Garver representing her husband, Homer Burke, Robert Winger. Circa 1931 photograph of group including Clair O. Throne (chemist) and future wife, Ferne Chaffin Throne.

1977-1978 Basketball team reunion: (Charles Beck, Wayne Strycker, Richard Spiece, Gerald Sapp, Harold Waddel, Hubert DuBois, Waveland Snider, Robert Schmalzried, Merlin Eikenberry.

 
Alumni StoriesMU2020/65 Alumni stories primarily about Otho Winger, yet a few others about the M Club, Mr. Fish, the College basketball team of 1924,   
Alumni: 1910 ReunionMU2019/20 The picture is titled,"Manchester College Reunion 1910." 
Art Department: Fine Arts Festival PosterMC2004/374 Poster advertising the Fine Arts Festival, held in Winger Recital Hall, March 9-10, 1962 [?]. 
Art Department: Link GalleryMC General File: Art Department - Link Gallery 

Link Gallery - publicity related to artists and exhibitions.

 
Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2017/1 

June1895 Agreement between Citizens' Committee of North Manchester and representatives of the German Baptist College which proposes location at this point.

1895 articles of association (charters) filed in the Office of the Secretary of State for "Manchester College" and "The Bible School,"  including role of Trustees and the German Baptist Brethren.

1902 - "Manchester College"- a body politic and corporate, authorized and empowered by the laws of the State of Indiana to proceed to carry out the objects of its organization, signed by Hunt, Secretary of State.

September 1902 Department of State Certificate - Articles of Association.

Secretary of State, Ed Jackson, provides copy of 1902 articles of incorporation in September 1920.

Copy of Articles of Incorporation June 1937 showing history of incorporation by copying information from 1902 document. 

1944 authorization of Schwalm and Ikenberry to execute all instruments pertaining to the business of Manchester College - "Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation" - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc.

Charter - Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, copy of document filed January 1931 and various revisions.

Correspondence with Secretary's of State.

Dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company, Inc. September 1943.

 
Athletic Committee: FundraisingMU2015/35 23 January 1984 Athletic Committee "Guidelines for Raising Funds." 
Athletic DepartmentMC2003/121 Athletics History: Three documents from Winger's tenure as president. 
Aurora: Photographs 2001MC2004/408 

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

  • Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
  • NRHH #83.
  • Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
  • Photographs of international students #14, #16.
  • Amnesty International #13.
  • Homecoming.
 
Aurora: Staff Photograph, 1910MU2012/1 - Folder 1 Historic photograph of the Aurora staff taken in 1910 in rather poor condition. 
Baldwin, Ferne: CollectionMC2011/231 

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

 
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Basketball 1994 and 1995.MU General File: Athletics, Basketball 

Program for the Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference [ICAC] 1994 Basketball Championship Tournament to be held at Manchester College, 24-26 February 1994.  Fundraising letter to support Manchester College's NCAA Division III men's basketball team [1995].

 
Basketball, Men's, Coaches, Presidents of College: Newspaper SpecialMC2007/216 

Manchester Herald, College Special Vol. 5. No. 19, Wednesday, December 8, 1926. This publication focuses on the College and contains the 1926-1927 basketball schedule along with team photos.  It features plans for the "new' gym, write-ups about faculty and staff and interesting advertisements.

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

Men's basketball photographs from circa 1920 through 1999.

 
BCA HouseInformation: BCA House 

See Intercultural Center; Winger Hall, Ida.

 
Bible Society: Minutes 1902-1905, 1907-1912, 1916-1919MC2009/133a,b,c 

MC2009/133a: Bible Society Minutes, 31 March 1902 - 24 March 1905.

MC2009/133a: Copies of the Constitution and By-Laws revised 1915.

MC2009/133a Mission Program  - program notes and speakers.

MC2009/133b: Bible Society Minutes, 21 April 1916 - 19 May 1919.

MC2009/133c: Bible Society Minutes, 25 October 1907 - 12 April 1912.

 

 
Big Four TragedyMC2003/350 

Big Four Tragedy Postcard.

See Also: "Memories of ...Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs. 179-180.

 
Blough, CarmanFaculty/Staff Boxes: Blough, Carman G. 

Material related to Carman G. Blough. According to "A Century of Faith, Learning and Service," Carman taught Accounting at Manchester College from 1915 - 1917.

 
Blough, S. S.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Bough, S. S.  Material related to S. S. Blough. 
Board of Trustees: Issues Surrounding Winger's RetirementMU2017/99 Minutes of the Board of Trustees and Executive Board of Manchester College, 1929 - 1930's incomplete. History surrounding the final years of Otho Winger's presidency. 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Bond Agreement, 11 Feburary 1981MC2011/149 Copies of a bond agreement issued by Manchester College dated 11 Feburary 1981. 
Book, BruceMC2002/155 

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

 

 
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. 
Bosnian ProjectMU2013/66 Channel 33 News and Liveline (Channel 21) spotlights - Bosnian student fundraising. Video of presentation by Keller (student) and Winnemyr (faculty). 
Buchanan, Nancy: MC photos 1954-1958MU2019/75 MC photos from alumna, Nancy Buchanan, who attended Manchester from 1954-1958. She and many other family members are alumni of Manchester as well (history included).

Images include but are not limited to: 1954-1955, 1954-19581954-1955 at Lake Webster, 1955 May Day, 1955-1956 Winger Fine Arts Building, 1955-1956 at Bonnie's Lake, 1955-1956 Brown County photos, 1955-1956 Donita and Ike vows, 1955-1956 Carolyn's "tubbing" at engagement, 1957 May Day, a July 1957 wedding and trip to Virginia, 1957-1958 events.

Also included are photos of "Uncle Turner Kline."

 
Building PhotographsMU2014/145 A group of photographs titled, "Scenes of Manchester College," showing buildings on the Manchester College Campus 
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 and Property: Manchester CollegeMC General File: Buildings  

Information about buildings and property related to Manchester College, Including Lot Numbers 16, 18 and 21 College Addition and residences of College personnel:

Dates of construction of various buildings on campus and pieces of trivia, such as, "First washer and dryer." 

 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings: Campus HousingMU2016/26 These series of photographs appear to be buildings owned and operated by Manchester College that were utilized for student housing. 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Burke, EldonMC2008/68 

Eldon Burke Collection (Part B):

1.  One "Oak Leaves, March Breezes," 1920.
2.  One class reunion photo circa 1923?
3.  Old Manchester College photos from the early 1920's.  Mostly are unidentified.  Some are campus scenes and photos from a dramatic production.
4.  One "Expression Recital" program, 1921 with a handwritten note from Professor Ken and Mrs. Viona Brown.
5.  Postcard of President Otho Winger captioned, "Commander-in-Chief.

 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack 1941MU2019/61f The film was titled Freshmen Event at Camp Mack, 1941. It is in color. 
Campus ScenesMU2016/42 Campus Scenes from 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983. 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Card PlayingMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger 1928 copy of letter from President Otho Winger to the family of a student following the discovery that card playing was taking place in the dorm. 
Cawood, Carl: Fundraising RecordsMC2004/360 Carl Cawood's records of field calls, dated 1987. 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: InterviewsMU2014/37 Centennial Interviews: 1987 - 1988 interviews of Manchester College Faculty / Staff / Alumni / Friends. 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

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

 
Charitable Fundraising: News ClippingsMU2017/73 News clippings regarding charitable fundraisers at Manchester College:  $192.87 to help victims of bombing in Birmingham, Alabama (27 September 1963), concert for "Sanctuary"  to help refugees in Central America (1992), students buy heifer for family through HPI (1995),  $43.35 raised for March of Dimes (undated), "Vagina Monologues" admission to help abused women (2004), MC donates books to community college library (2004), Garver Hall raises $1,500 for families (2005). 
Chinese Book: Sun Yat-senMC2011/95 

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

 
Chinese Volumes: Sun Yat -senMC2011/94a,b 

A book presented to Manchester College by Hung Nien Cheng, President of Chi-nan University, Shanghai, July, 1930.  The subject is the funeral/burial procession of General Sun Yat-sen, sometimes referred to as the "father of modern China." 

 
Chinese Volumes: Sun Yat-sen, Wine ResearchMC2011/94 Research 

Archivist Jeanine Wine's research into the history of the Dr. Sun Yat-sen memorial books and how they came to President Winger and to Manchester College.

 
Christian World OrderMC2007/92 

A Forum Institute on Christian World Order, 1936.

See Also: Poster for this event MC2009/106.

 
Christian World Order: PosterMC2009/106 

Poster: Kagawa and Nye Mass Meetings at Manchester College "An Institute on Christian World Order."

 
Church & Higher EducationMC2002/47 

Church and Higher Education statements. 

See Also:

Congregational Outreach brochure, MC2008/203,h

Gospel Messenger 8 September 1945 p.7-8; 15 September 1945 p.9-10; 22 September 1945 p.11-12; 12 January 1946 p.11-13; 23 February 1946 p.8-9; 9 March 1946 p.3-4, 25-26; 27 April 1946 p.8; 6 July 1946 p.23; 30 November 1946 p.5-13; 8 November 1947 p.9-10, 11-12; Manchester College Bulletin July 1950 p.1; June 1951 p.1; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.4; Oak Leaves 6 October 1960 p.1; Religious Activities.

 
Church of the Brethren: Brethren Action MovementBC2008/3  Conception, newsletters, tracts, letter, writings by Dale Aukerman, Ken Brown, Larry Kuenning, Art Gish, and others.  
Church Relations Update MC2002/48 

The file contains copies of the church relations newsletter from years 1966-1988. Also included are newspaper articles, public relations statements, Church of the Brethren district "thank you" reports.

 
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. 
Class Photograph, perhaps circa 1919MC2004/615 One early photograph (date not established, perhaps circa 1919) of Manchester College  students and Faculty, including President Winger.   
Clubs, Groups and Organizations: Photographs, 1896 ForwardMU2013/148 

Photographs dating from 1896 forward until circa the 1960's portraying clubs, groups and organizations at Manchester College. Most of the images predate the 1920's.

 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Women's ClubLarge Box 31 Records of Manchester's College Women's Club. 
Coppock, Elder Jacob: Photograph MC2004/560 Elder Jacob Coppock: Photograph of this gentleman in plain suit and white beard. Elder Coppock was President of the Board of Trustees in 1911.  
Criminal Grant: Justice Exposure Project MC2003/297 

Criminal Justice Exposure Project.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3A-DF-890 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 21 December 1971.  Grant proposal to Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.

Interns-in-Probation Project #3-34-72-F-1 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 31 August 1972.  First Quarterly Report June 1-August 31, 1972.

 
Dedicatory ConcertsMC2003/163 

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

 
Deeds and Property AgreementsVault within the Vault Executor's Deed conveying property purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Warner from the estate of Mary A. Winger.  Otho Winger, Executor.  Other land and property agreements. 
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)

 
Diploma: Sherrick, RobertMC2004/186 

One Bachelor of Arts diploma from Manchester College presented to Robert Sherrick, 1924.

 
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: Personal Library and Professional MaterialMU2018/66 

Materials from William Eberly's collection related to Bill's professional career and personal library. Eloise Eberly's College Woman's Club directories. Letter to Eloise from Bill's January Term trip West (circa 1976) and related snapshots. Notebook documenting Bill's participation in the "Citizen Ambassador Program (China)." Programs: Groundbreaking Celebration for the MC Recital Hall (March 2004) - Dedication of the Norman and Grace Wine Recital Hall (October 2004) - Celebrating the Marden Years (2005). 1889 Scholarship granted to Samuel Miller. Charles Lekrone's reflections on President Howe and early North Manchester College, including classrooms in future Ikenberry home. The history of Tall Oaks. "Environmental Education, The Big Picture," by Eberly (1991). Video of the dedication of Koinonia, 21 April 1990.

 
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 KingMC2004/635-29 Letter from Alice King Ebey, India, to Edith Miller, North Manchester, Indiana.  
Ebey, Alice KingMC2004/635-29 Letter from Alice King Ebey, India, to Edith Miller, North Manchester, Indiana.  
Edith Miller: Postards Sent ToMC2004/635-33 Postcards to Edith Miller from her mother, Levi Neher, Ida Miller Winger, and others.
 
Education: Acme SchoolMC2007/175 

"Stories of Days Long Gone in the Acme School, North Manchester, Indiana," by Bertha Miller Neher.

 
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 Photograph CollectionTwo Large Boxes: Photo Shelves 

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

 
Faculty Rock BandMC2010/124 

Newspaper article from "The Monitor," 29 November 2005.

 

See also: Otho Winger experience.

 
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 PhotographsPhotograph Box 142 Many faculty and staff photographs from the beginning of the 1900's forward. 
Financial Records of Manchester CollegeMC2007/137 

Financial records of the college, college classes, college student groups and organizations.

Annuity Funds.

Alice King Ebey: Handwritten record of income and expenses for the college including student/faculty/staff accounts.  Alice King is included, see: July 7, to December 12, 1898, Alice King 7/16/1898).

Clubs, societies and organizations: Account books for various clubs and organizations.  Aurora, College Quartet, Lincoln Adelphia Treasurer's Book, Philalethea Cash Books, Phronia Lethea, Physics (Sigma Pi Sigma), Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society, Science Club, Service Fellowship, Sociology Club, Tau Kappa Alpha Journal of Finances, Y.M.C.A. records for 1930 - 1931, and Women's Glee Club receipt books. Deputation Work at Manchester College 1945 - 1946: Receipts, expenditures and reports by Bill Eberly.

 
Financial Records of Manchester College: Tuition and Student ReceiptsMC2007/137: Student Accounts, Financial Ledgers and receipts of tuition, typewriter and piano fees, lab fees, room and board fees to students from 1893  through at least 1942. This information is part of a much larger collection MC2007/137. 
Food Service PhotographsFaculty/Staff Boxes: Food Service Photographs Food Service photographs. 
Food Service: PhotographsFood Service Photos 

Pictures of Food Service staff 1960 - 1981.


 
Food Service: The Oaks, PhotographsMC2003/368 

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

 
Foster, G. R.: MC Buildings PrintMU2020/52 A, B Two framed prints by artist G. R. Foster  probably used as incentives during a fundraising campaign. 
Frances Slocum Trail: MapMC2007/161 The Frances Slocum Trail. Map Designed and drawn by Otho Winger and Ada Louise Duckwall. 
Funderburg Library: Business Cards and BookplatesLarge Box 80b - Library Business cards of some Funderburg Library faculty and staff along with a variety of bookplates dedicated to various individuals. 
Funderburg Library: Director's BoxesMU2019/105 Materials acquired from the office of the Director of Funderburg Library, Jill Lichtsinn, upon the event of her retirement, July 2019. 1999 remodel plans. 
FundraisingMC2002/115b  

Estate planning, church giving, annual fund, phonathon.

 
Fundraising and GrantsMC2002/115c  

Grants proposals and other records.

Restricted.

 
Fundraising by Decade/CampaignMU2013/97 

Office of University Advancement

Publications: from 2013.

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

Creating a Legacy, Spring 2013.

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

 
Fundraising by Decade/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: Calvin Ulrey Hall ConstructionMC2004/484 44 x 20" plywood piece with painted thermometer measuring success of Calvin Ulrey dormatory campaign.  
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Campaigns of 1960-s - 1980'sMC2003/41 

"Focus on the Seventies," "Step Up to the Future," and other campaigns from the late 1960's through 1980's.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2004/524 "Materials from the Centennial campaign, 1987-1989, including:
  • Centennial Campaign Newsletters.
  • Centennial Campaign artist's design.
  • "Step Up To The Future" brochures.
  • Centennial Campaign organization.
  • Centennial Campaign kickorff.
  • Goals, policy on gifts.
  • Sample of letters.
  • Major donors to receive lithograph awards and lithograph presentation labels
 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988 MC2003/38 

Centennial Campaign - "Step Up To The Future" - circa 1988.

Dinner invitation, letter of intent, and campaign literature.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988 MC2004/340 Centennial Auction Poster 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2007/122 Items for sale at The Centennial Auction 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2007/171 "Step Up To The Future" Steering Committee, Major Gifts Committee, Special Gifts Committee, Campaign Reporter, Accountability Team. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2003/250 

Marts & Lundy Fund-Raising Study Report, dated 1984, in preparation for the Centennial Campaign.

"Step Up to the Future" campaign brochure from Centennial Campaign (1989).

Restricted access and reproduction.

 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Centennial Campaign, Step Up To The Future, circa 1988MC2009/115 Newspaper article announcing the launch of the Centennial Campaing with a fundraising event and speech by President Robinson.  
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: College Gymnasium, 1926 MC2009/110  1926 newspaper spread announces the need for a new gym and fundraising plans. Andrew Cordier chairs the fundraising committee.  The basketball team is featured and the entire campus is highlighted in a spread on the verso.  
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Congratulatory Gift Matching Newspaper Statement to CompaniesMC2009/109  Wabash Plain Dealer spread, "Manchester College Congratulates...Container Corporation of America, The General Tire and Rubber Company and Honeywell Inc., For Their Forward-Thinking Action In Establishing Gift Matching Programs To Aid Education..."  
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: Endowment Fund Contribution CardMC2004/703 Endowment Fund, Manchester Day August 31, 1924, contribution card. 
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'sMC2003/249 

Publications from Focus on the Seventies capital campaign. Phase One and Phase Two.

Report on Focus on the Seventies, July 13, 1970 - April 21, 1971, by Bruce G. Freeman, Campaign Director.

 
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 by Decade/Campaign: Greater Manchester College (1920)MC2004/449 Article dated 18 March 1920 describes the Greater Manchester College fundraising effort. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: The Next Step, circa 1997 - 2006MC2006/27  "'The Next Step' A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College" A campaign update for Ford Meter Box, November 25, 1997. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: The Next Step, circa 1997 - 2006MC2007/10 "The Next Step" closing gala.  March 19, 2006. 
Fundraising by Decade/Campaign: The Next Step, circa 1997 - 2006, Trustee ListMC2009/145a-c Invitation for event 18 April 1998, event "kick-off" timeline and listing of past and present trustees. 
Fundraising by Decades/Campaigns: Newspaper ClippingsMU2017/66 

1963 Newspaper articles related to the "March of Progress."

2006 newspaper article related to "The Next Step! A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College." 

 
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: Annual FundMC2004/44 Phonathon, annual fund. 
Fundraising: Church GivingMC2004/220 Church Giving Records. 
Fundraising: Education Initiatives, PhonathonMC General File: Fundraising, Phonathon A page created for use in the "Education Initiatives" Phonathon.  It includes a list of Manchester College Gift Clubs and gift confirmation notices. 
Fundraising: General InformationFundraising: Additional Information 

See Also: Manchester College Bulletin, November 1949 p.1, 3; November 1978 p.4; The Manchester Monitor, 22 January 2002 p.8; The News-Journal, 27 March 2001 p.1; 28 August 2002 p.9; Oak Leaves, 12 December 1963 p.2 (Wabash County Day); Photo Box 51.

 
Fundraising: Helman Hall and LoungeMC2006/28 Helman Hall and Lounge, student suite furniture and lounge request. 
Fundraising: Nucleus Fund Committee, 1994MC2006/29 

Nucleus Fund Committee 1994:

1.  Letters

2.  Members of committee

 
Fundraising: Oh the Places We Go, BookletMC2003/318 "Oh The Places We Go" fundraising booklet. 
Fundraising: Otho Winger SocietyMC2004/88 Otho Winger Society certificate. 
Fundraising: Otho Winger SocietyLarge Box 66  Otho Winger Society and Otho Winger Society Annual Breakfast materials. 
Fundraising: Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge, Cawood, CarlMC2004/158 

Carl Cawood Papers:  Patricia Kennedy Helman Lounge Donor Correspondence.

 
Fundraising: Phonathon, circa1981MC2004/513 

Flyer for phonathon benefiting the PERC (circa 1981).

 
Fundraising: Plant Development, 1950MC2007/114 Plant Development Fund Pledges 1950 - restricted file. 
Fundraising: President's ClubMC General File: President's Club President's Club - brochure containing a description of members of the organization.  
Fundraising: ReachMC2007/27 

Reach: two spiral bound campaign booklets.

 
Fundraising: Ropchan FundMC2004/45 Ropchan Fund: Correspondence dated 1987-88. 
Fundraising: Step up to the Future, National Hometown TourMC2006/32 

"National Hometown Tour "Materials related to fundraising and advancement.

Library Campaign, part of "Step Up to the Future" Centennial Campaign (Large Box 65).

"Gold Club Quarterly, a newsletter for young alumni."

 
Fundraising: The Campaign for Manchester College," dated December 20, 1991MC2003/252  

Campbell & Company campaign materials.

Restricted access and reproduction.

 
Fundraising: The Next Step, Winger Recital Hall and Claim Your Seat CampaignMC2004/8 

The Next Step!, A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester College, fundraising campaign brochure for Winger Recital Hall.

 A copy of the glossy flyer sent out to selected individuals at the end of 2003 for seat dedications in Wine Recital Hall.

List of seat dedications.

 
Future Teachers of America: Award of HonorMC2004/620 Award 12 x 14" award to Future Teachers Association, dated 1948-49.  12 x 14" award to the Otho Winger Chapter, dated 1956-57.  
Future Teachers of America: CertificateMC2004/623 Future Teachers of America: Certificate shows that chapter was in good standing from 1940 until 1957. 
Garey, Doris: CollectionMU2017/11 Memorabilia, mementos from college days at Mount Holyoke, research and class materials, diaries, sewing sampler notebook, written papers and documents, John Bunyan book notes, travel slides and documentary of trip to Great Britain, belonging to Professor Doris Garey, who taught English at Manchester College from 1956-1972. 
Gilbert, Art: CollectionMU2018/44 The personal collection of Art Gilbert, 1953 alumnus and accounting professor at Manchester College, including materials related to Bethel Church of the Brethren, Milford, Indiana. 
Gladdys Muir Peace House and GardenMC2007/179a and b 

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

 
Gongwer, Mary Blocher: AlbumMC2010/12 

Memory and Fellowship Book of Manchester College alumna, Mary S. Blocher Gongwer (BA 1926).  The book records Mary's Manchester College Experience.

 
Goss, Madonna WineAlumni Box 187: Goss, Madonna Wine Exhibit guide to "The LIfe of Madonna Wine Goss," Manchester College alumna. 
Grant: College Science Improvement ProgramMC2003/293 College Science Improvement Program 
Grant: Criminal Justice Exposure Project MC2003/297 Criminal Justice Exposure Project  
Grant: ICIPMC2003/294 Indiana Consortium for International Programs: Application for ICIP grant, "Globalizing Secondary Curricula and Teacher Education Through Art," dated 6 November 1985.   
Grant: ICIPMC2003/295 Indiana Consortium for International Programs: Application for ICIP grant, "Contemporary African Society in a Time of Change:  Two Case Studies, Malawi and Zimbabwe," dated 18 October 1995.    
Grant: ICIPMC2004/519 

Indiana Consortium for International Programs: "Rural Development and Urbanization in Africa:  Two Case Studies, Zimbabwe and Malawi," proposed by David Waas, Dated 18 October 1990.

 
Grant: Interns in Probation ProjectMC2003/296 

File 1    Interns-in-Probation Project #3A-DF-890 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 21 December 1971.  Grant proposal to Indiana Criminal Justice Planning Agency.

File 2    Interns-in-Probation Project #3-34-72-F-1 "Upgrading Correctional Personnel to Increase Effectiveness of Correction and Rehabilitation," dated 31 August 1972.  First Quarterly Report June 1-August 31, 1972.

 
Grant: Lilly Endowment, Inc., Grant Announcement, 1973MC2011/169 An announcement from the Board of Trustees outlining the grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc., 1973. 
Grant: Plowshares, PostersMC2004/345 

The Plowshares grant was awarded to Earlham, Goshen, and Manchester Colleges by the Lilly Foundation in 2002.  Its purpose was to strengthen the Peace Studies programs at the three colleges.

 
Grants: Indiana HeritageMC2002/298 

Indiana Heritage Research Grant.

Restricted access and reproduction.

 
Grants: Lilly Endowment, Inc., Dream of DistinctionMC2007/172 News clippings about fundraising and grants, including the "Dream of Distinction" grant given by Lilly Endowment, Inc. See file in Large Box 122. 
Grants: Summer and OtherMC2004/388 Summer  and other grants for faculty, proposals and reports 1996 - 2001. 
Groninger, Joy: Publications and DesignMC2009/14  

Personal and Assorted departmental files from Joy Groninger, Publications and Design.

 
Gwong, MoyAlumni Box 187: Gwong 

Moy Gwong was the first international student to receive a degree from Manchester College in 1920.  He went on to be an outstanding Church of the Brethren missionary in China.

 
Hafner, HelenFaculty/Staff: Hafner Material related to Helen Hafner, instructor at Manchester College. 
Hamer, Harriett: CollectionMC2008/169 

Newspaper article about Professor Boebel's play, "Memory Speaks: North Manchester Celebrates its First 150 Years."

One newspaper article from around 1986 that tells of North Manchester's search for a town slogan.

One personal letter that refers to the Church of the Brethren missionaries, the Dr. Hamers, and gives short vignettes about past Manchester College presidents, including Otho Winger and Professor Crouch and what life was like as a student.

 
Health Services: Flu Epidemic, 1918Chapter 4, War and Pestilence Health Services: Flu epidemic of 1918. Chapter 4, War and Pestilence, "Memories of ... Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs. 39 - 42.  
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: 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. 
 
Hensler, Irma: Diploma, Two Year Normal, 1927MC2004/187 Irma Hensler, 1927: Diploma completing Two Year Normal Course of Study. 
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 Papers; Manchester College Teaching Position LetterMC2004/228 Letter from President Otho Winger, offering Dr. Holl a teaching position in the science department.  Dated 9 March 1923. 
Holl, Carl Waldo: DiplomasMU2018/67a,b 

Carl Holl's Diploma from Manchester College (1916) Ohio State University (1923), through which he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree (1923).

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: FundraisingMC2004/273 Correspondence and record book from Carl W. Holl's fundraising efforts. 
Holsinger, Clyde: Photographs,1940's, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1955, 1960's, 1961, 1970's, 1970 MC2004/450 

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. 

 

 
Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

Homecoming Photograph Collection

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

 
Housing: College PropertiesHousing: Small Box 34 1945 Minutes of the Board of Trustees listing property to be used exclusively for College purposes. 
Howard, Oca: MC and Alumni MaterialsMU2015/51 

Manchester College as experienced by Oca Howard, MC Class of 1932.  Also included are Alumni Association materials.

 
Howe, President: Photograph, 1919MC2004/693-1 President David N. Howe: This picture appears to have been taken the same day as Howe's photo with President Otho Winger in 1919, see "A Century of Faith, Learning and Service," pgs. 12 & 13.  Howe came to commencement in 1919, thirty years after he had founded the school. Otho Winger sent him money to pay traveling expenses.   
Humanities Division: Performances, "The Bartered BrideMC2004/710 Poster Advertising "The Bartered Bride," 1953.  This production of Smetana's Opera features, Ronald Walton, Thyra Neff, Ralph McFadden and Joe Ogden. Director, Clyde W. Holsinger.  
Ikenberry, L. D. Surveys Land with Students: Photograph MC2009/181 

L. D. Ikenberry surveys land with students, possibly for the frame gym.

L. D. Ikenberry was an architect and responsible for much of the rebuilding and remodeling on the early campus during the presidency of Otho Winger.  In this photo the Bible Building and Bumgerdner Hall had not yet been connected.  It appears that L. D. Ikenberry and most-likely, students, are surveying in preparation to construct another building.  The construction of the gym was planned and announced by Winger to the Board of Trustees on 25 September 1911. 

 
Indiana Campus Compact: Doudt, NCATE: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/361 

A collection of material, including student teaching handbooks, compiled by Dr. Karen Doudt for the NCATE visitation team circa year 2000:

1    PLS (Performance Learning Systems) material.

2    Graduate Council Minutes, 1993-1994.

3    Grant proposal submitted to Indiana Campus Compact, 25 January 1999.

4    Metro North Study.

5    Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook, 1998.

6    Student Teaching Handbooks, 1992-1999.

7    Mindpower and Mindquest materials.

8    Education Program Student Handbooks, 1993-1999.

9    Editorials published in the News-Sentinel by Dr. Doudt (1997-1998).

 
InfluenzaResources: Influenza, Flu 

The book, "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger, former President of Manchester College, pgs.39-40. The accession page offers excerpts of President Winger's experiences on campus caring for students during the flu epidemic circa 1918. :

See Also: Oak Leaves, December 1918 p.7, 8, 9, 10-12, 13; January 1919 p.6, 7, 8, 9, 11-12; February 1919 p.7, 10; March 1919 p.10; April 1919 p.8, 10; May 1919 p.2-4; Aurora, 1919 p.6-7, 21, 36,

 
Intercultural Center: Photograph of Dormitory Divide, House MoveMC2004/413, 72 Photograph: L. D. Ikenberry divided the original dormitory to create his personal residence and the residence of Otho Winger.  Eventually, Winger's house would become the Intercultural Center. 
International Business Trip to Bangladesh: Education and Professional Programs DivisionMC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-V:Various International Business Trip to Bangladesh, 1982. Poster. See MC2009/71 File Folder MC2009/71-V:Various, including Admissions Material, parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon. Graphic Department.  
Jobs and Positions for Graduates: Otho Winger AppealMU2017/39 In 1931 President Otho Winger makes an appeal to graduates and to potential employers to find positions for qualified alumni of Manchester College.  He develops a list of male and female candidates and cites their individual qualifications for teaching and other positions. 
Kinsel, Paul: CollectionMC2011/229 

Memorabilia belonging to student, Paul Kinsel,.  The collection reflects his 1928 - 1929 through 1931 - 1932 college experience.

 
Kleinjan, Margaret Wagner: Photograph Collection, circa 1938 - 1942MC2004/237 

Margaret Wagner Kleinjan Photograph Collection, 1937,1938,1939.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

 
Klingler, Charles: Collection, Part TwoMC2012/34 "Memories of ...Manchester," by Otho Winger. Personal correspondence to and from Charles Klingler between others on campus.  Independent Study papers by former students - Restricted. 
Kurtz, Ruth Naomi Smith: Student Life, 1930's - 1940MC2008/69 

Momentos from Ruth Naomi Smith who attended Manchester from 7 September 1937 thorugh 2 June 1941, examples include.:

 

Handcrafted Mother & Daughter Banquet invitation.

 

One 1936 Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Otho Winger with a photo of the Otho Winger family.

 

"Rules for Freshman Initiation," probably from the Fall of 1937.

 
Leonard, Mary Elizabeth: Diploma,1922MC2010/58 

Leonard, Mary Elizabeth:

1922 Bachelor of Arts Degree presented to Mary Elizabeth Leonard. 

 
Lightpost: PhotographMC2004/412 3x5" photograph of the lightposts near Winger Building and Holl-Kintner Hall of Science.  
Lilly Endowment, Inc.: Survey Report, 1951 - 1959MC2011/155 

Lilly Endowment Inc., surveys, reports and grant approval.

 
Lilly Endowment: Realizing the DreamMC General File: Lilly Grant Lilly Endowment, "Realizing the Dream," honoring first-generation students in their first year of college. 
Lilly Grant: Curriculum StudyMC2004/160  Lilly Grant: Curriculum Study Records.  
Little TurtleTHE KE NA PO CO MO CO, EEL RIVER, The Home of Little Turtle 

THE KE NA PO CO MO CO, EEL RIVER, The Home of Little Turtle

Copyright 1934, by Otho Winger, North Manchester, Indiana

The book has been scanned. Contact the Archivist.

 
Little, Orrel E.Faculty/Staff Boxes: Little, Orrel E. This material regarding Orrel E. Little is part of the Edith Miller Collection. Professor Little taught English at Manchester College from 1946 to 1968.   
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester College 1953: ReligionMC2010/182 "Manchester College, Liberal Arts School Puts Emphasis On Religion," Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, 18 January 1953.  A history of Manchester College and the aims and objectives of the institution as seen in 1953. 
Manchester College and the Church of the BrethrenMC2009/151 

Church Relations - objectives, resources, and implementation.

 
Manchester College Faculty and Students: Panoramic Photograph, Fall 1930MC2011/188 This is a photograph of the Manchester College Students and Faculty taken in the Fall of 1930.  Ikenberry appears to have shaved his beard and given up Brethren garb and President Otho Winger can be seen in the center of the picture. 
Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company: Minutes, 1931 forwardMU2012/24a,b 

MU2012/24a: Minutes of the meetings of the Directors of the Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company. The minutes start with 14 February 1931.

The last recorded meeting in this book is 24 September 1938.

MU2012/24b: "Minutes of the Executive Board of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company," beginning with a report on the first meeting held on 4 April 1935.

Farm Income and Expense for period ending 30 June 1937.

 
Manchester College Group Picture and Graduating Class: 1916MC2011/226 Photograph of the Manchester College faculty, student body and graduating class of 1916.  Dan West, as a non-graduating student, is standing in the back row. 
Manchester College Photographs: circa 1926MU2018/28 Manchester College photographs from the collection of Lynn and Mary (Gilbert) Sheller who graduated with the MC Class of 1926: Fred Conkling, Otho Winger, May Day. 
Manchester College Promotional: "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947 MC2009/99a,b 

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Featured in this newspaper spread are:

  • the Chime Tower and Oakwood Hall
  • Spartan Halls (barracks for men)
  • (the new dormitory to house 100 men and costing an estimated $225,000
  • Professor O. W. Neher and Professor Edward Kintner conferring in biology building with crayfish chart
  • Tennis courts and 30 trailers for married veterans
  • Campus radio station featuring Irvin Hoff, student and Dr. Orland lefforge, speech professor officiating as members of TKA, honorary speech fraternity, broadcast. Photographed are Wayne Miller, from North Manchester; Miss Elsie Rossmanith, Rensselaer; Ralph Yaney and Glen Crago, North Manchester
  • Coeds, Miss Anna Mae Ehrmin, Mishawaka and Carlton Stoddard, Louisville, Ohio
  • 1947 May Queen Mary Kathryn Cooper, Dayton, Ohio with football players John Krieg, Ft. Wayne and Ellis Lehman, Windbor, PA.
  • Miss Mary Jane Penrod, Bluffton, IN, learns how to be a school teacher at Thomas Marshall School with Mrs. Esther Mae Ashley, student teacher director, and Miss Lucille Wright, critic teacher, along with a class of schoolchildren.
  • Professors A. R. Eikenberry (Psychology), Fred R. Conkling (English) and Dr. C. S. Morris (Physics) in Administration Building with portrait of Otho Winger, President from 1911 - 1941 in background.
 
Manchester College Written Histories CollectionMC2003/125  Manchester College Written Histories Collection, including picnic- basket story of President Howe. 
Manchester College: 1900MU2018/60 

Photograph of Manchester College dated "1900" on verso.

Photograph of North Manchester, Indiana Conference Ground where Annual Meeting was held in 1900.

 
Manchester College: Early PhotographMU2017/22 This photograph (circa 1923?) remains one-of-a kind and includes faculty, staff, trustees, and students. Identified are: Otho Winger (President), L. W. Teeter, Trustee, Edward Kintner, L. W. Shultz, Sadie Stutsman Wampler, S. S. Blough, Vernon Schwalm, L. D. Ikenberry, Edward Stoner, Ikenberry Hall, the Bible School Building, College Hall, Oakwood Hall. 
Manchester College: Eberly, WIlliam Collection: Manchester CollegeMC2011/221 

Materials related to Manchester College including the diploma of Bill's father, John Eberly, Class of 1929. 

 
Manchester College: Historical Movies MC2009/147a,b,c,d 

Historical videos of 1934 Homecoming, 1934 May Day festivities, sports events, and graduation exercises 1939 and 1941.  Camp Mack Day circa that same era.


 
Manchester College: Historical Recording of MemoriesMC2011/78 Manchester College's present superimposed upon the history of Manchester College's  past.  This was recorded during Manchester's 90th Anniversary and included faculty and staff emeriti. Some of these individuals had also been students at Manchester College:  Max Allen, Professor Emeritus of Art (MC Class of 34), Russell Bollinger (MC Class of 1926), Nettie Leasure, Eldon R. Burke, Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science (MC Class of 1922), T. Wayne Rieman, Professor of Religion and Philosophy, L. W. Shultz (MC Class of 1914). 
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: PromotionalMU2015/43 Promotional piece for Manchester College circa pre-1930 designed to stand upright on a table. 
Manchester College: Property and RentalsMC2007/137: Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger 

Financial Records of Manchester College - a larger collection MC2007/137 that includes:

  • Annuity Funds, Real Estate, Rents, Ledger: 1931, 1937 - 1943, 1934 - June 30, 1944. Partially restricted.
 
Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society: RecordsMC2007/137: Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society 

Financial Records for Mathea Rhetoria Society or Rhetoria - Mathea Society. These records are part of a larger collection MC2007/137.

Rhetoria - Mathea or Mathea Rhetoria Society: 1939 - 1944 (in one book).  1942 - 1943, receipts 1944 (in one composition book).

 
May Day Celebrations: of the 1920'sMU2013/32 B 

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

 
May Day Celebrations: The 1960'sMU2013/32 E Photographs of May Day celebrations, May Queens and their Courts, from the 1960's. 
Memories of Manchester, by Otho Winger: Index by Allan WhiteMC2011/99 Historian, Allan D. White's, index to the book, "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, President of Manchester College, 1911 - 1941. 
Miller Edith: Family PhotographMC2009/45 Nine photographs and postcards with images of Ida, Edith, Bertha and Ray Miller and of Amos Miller and Sarah Cupp Miller. 
Miller, Amos: PhotographMC2004/635-34 Photograph from objects belonging to the Ida Miller, Otho Winger, Edith Miller and Bertha Miller Neher Stine families. Amos B. Miller is written on the back of the picture.   
Miller, Ed and Martha: Book CollectionMU2017/21 Three significant books; (1) "Manchester College, the first seventy-five years," autographed by Eldon Burke, Russell Bollinger, Paul Keller, Gletha Mae Eikenberry, A. R. Eikenberry, V. F. Schwalm, Earl Garver,and  Ira Frantz  (2) "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger (3) "The Story of One World Handcrafts, Iinc.," by Martha Miller. 
Miller, Ed and Martha: Collection of Programs and MemorabiliaMU2013/86 Handmade programs and memorabilia for MC clubs and organizations circa the 1950's. Photographs and identification of 1953 May Day Queen, Jean Childs Young and Court. Programs from Home Economics events (1950's). Oak Leaves issue announcing MC's Cherry Princess candidates. 1991 and 1992 issues of the Manchester College "Bulletin."  Photos from May Day 1956. Copy of "The Acorn," 25th year edition. 
Miller, Edith Alice CollectionMC2008/208 

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

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

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

 
Miller, Elsie: Normal English DiplomaMC2004/174 22 x 17" diploma of Elsie Miller, dated 27 May 1915.  Signed by Otho Winger (President), L.D. Ikenberry (Secretary). 
Miller, Martha: Arthur Showalter AlbumMU2018/35 

A collection of scanned excerpts from Arthur Showalter's  photograph album reflecting his Manchester College and Church of the Brethren experience from Fall 1925 through Spring 1928, including a trip to Annual Conference (Summer 1928).


 
Miscellaneous TopicsROSeptember2012/2 Brochures and programs and publications from assorted College related events. 
Missionary Reading Circle Association of North Manchester, Indiana [M.R.C.A.]: Record Book, 1902 - 1905MU2012/25 

Missionary Reading Circle Association of North Manchester, Indiana: Minutes 1902 - 1905.

Half page, handwritten descriptions of eight plants.

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardMU2018/63 

Qualifications for a Foreign Missionary and missionary wife - Reorganization Plan of COB Home Mission Work to carry on the work of Church Extension in America and the World. - 1925 Report of the Regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the C. B. I. S. Held at the School 9 1925 along with Recommendations for the Idaho request  - Private School Inspection form - Balance Sheet and Statement For Year Ending 1913, 1916,1919, 1925 for the Brethren Publishing House, and Schedule of Business for Directors meeting of the Brethren Publishing House, 1925 - Newspaper clippings - 1942 clipping recapping President Schwalm's Lion's Club speech -"Odd-Fellowship" and its history and Why Christians cannot belong - Secret Societies - 1922 Brethren Publishing House Financial Report - Buying Brethren Publishing Co. stock to support missionary work - Young People's Commission appeal promoting their own publication -  Manchester College Audit Report for F/Y 1935 - Manchester College and Manchester College Foundation and Holding Co., Inc. audits,1937 -  Preliminary meeting and estimates for Fine Arts Building construction and pledge reports - Official Reports of the General Mission Board 1920-1927 - Helser correspondence - Early Nigerian missionary conflicts - Correspondence 1920 forward, between Charles Bonsack and Otho Winger, including the1937 Japanese capture of the China mission area - Correspondence between the General Brotherhood Board and missionaries in India and China (1913 - 1918) - Copies of  Business/Financial Reports/and Minutes of the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board (1912 -1947).

 
Missions: Church of the Brethren General Mission BoardBC2020/13 Correspondence from the 1920's and 1930's between the Church of the Brethren General Mission Board and President Otho Winger.

The General Mission Board had authority over missionaries and missionary programs. The Board seemed to keep tight administrative watch. 

During the days and years following the stock market crash of 1929, fundraising appeared to be of great concern. 
 
Mount Morris College: Postcard Collection MC2003/76 

Photographs of Mount Morris College circa 1912.  Some were used as postcards and have messages written on the verso. Images of Old Sandstone's exterior and interior after being damaged by fire. Pictures of Old Sandstone being rebuilt and after the building program. 

 
Mount Morris College: Royer, President J. G., PhotographMC2004/558 

Photograph of Mount Morris President, J. G. Royer

 
Mount Morris College: Royer, President J. G., PhotographMC2004/561 

Photograph:This photograph might be an image of President J. G. Royer, Mt. Morris College.

 
Mount Morris: Historic Memorabilia and RecordsMC2012/51 A varied and extensive collection that includes interesting materials from Mount Morris College. 
Multicultural and International PhotographsMU2014/17 A variety of photographs documenting multicultural activities including the International Dinner, International Bazaar, College Vision Day, AAFRO House events, the Black Student Union, the Manchester College International Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brethren Colleges Abroad, special speakers, along with a wealth of  identified pictures of student participants. 
Music Department: PhotographsMC2004/129 All photos are black and white and were photographed by Patte Stockberger Class of 1995],  Many are identified and most are from the 1990's. 
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

This large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b includes printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

 
Music: Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/176 

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

2.  1963, "College to Give "Elijah."

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

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

5.  "Elijah" newspaper articles.

 
Music: Recital Photographs, 1950'sMC2009/08  

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

 
Native AmericansMC2007/67 "The American Indian," May, 1928, Vol. 2, No. 8. 
Neff, Ida Fields: MemorabiliaMC2003/353 

Ida Fields Neff Memorabilia Collection:

  • Birth announcement for Mary Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Luke Hoff.
  • Manchester College Athletic Association membership card for 1919-1920 school year.
  • Invitation from Platform Reading Class to faculty and students of the Expression Department of Manchester College to attend readings.
  • Two calling cards--one from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O. Mote and one from Olive Erickson.
  • Wedding program for Trude Mishler and Floyd Irwin, 14 December 1919.
  • Envelope addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart, a soldier during World War I, 1919.
  • Envelope with Christmas card addressed to Miss Ida E. Fields, from Pvt. F.E. Dewart of the U.S. Army.  Sent during World War I.
  • Christmas card from Wormhout, France, 18 December 1918.  Signed "Fordie."
  • Valentine's card from N.N.
  • Reproductions of photos of J.E. and Nettie Miller.
  • Poem called "Whispers of Cheer," written by Ida Fields during her senior year.
  • Remnant from corsage.
  • Photo from play, "Every Student," showing Lillian Moomaw and Myrna Flory Gemmeo (M.C.1911-12-13).
  • Invitation for Junior-Senior Reception, 1920.
  • Note of thanks from Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. Wampler.
  • Letter from Sadie Stutsman (Wampler)  to Ida Fields, 1918.
  • Wedding invitation of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.
  • Letter to Ida from a male friend who is entering military service, 1918. (perhaps F. E. Dewart, "Fordie?")
 
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."

 
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. 
News Releases: August 2000 - August 2001ROSeptember2012/25 News Releases from Manchester College August 2000 - August 2001, along with partial listing from 16 August 2000 - 27 November 2000. This finding aid is in process.  Not all of the releases have been recorded. 
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.

 
Oak Leaves: PlatesMU2012/18 - Folder #3 

Plates of President Otho Winger.

 
Office of Printing ServicesMC2004/281 

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

 
Organizations: Pledge BookMU2012/33 A handwritten book of pledges starting with the date of September 1920. 
Otho Winger Experience 2014MU2014/71 MP4 file documenting "The Otho Winger Experience," musical event, 2014. 
Otho Winger Memorial Building PostcardMC2003/98 

Color postcard of Winger Building.  Labeled on back, "Otho Winger Memorial Building, Erected 1952, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana." 

For material related to the Winger Memorial Building, see :  Manchester College Bulletin January 1949 p.1; October 1950 p.1; November 1950 p.1; January 1951 p.1; February 1951 p.1; March 1951 p.1; June 1951 p.2; July 1951 p.1; October 1951 p.4; November 1951 p.2; June 1952 p.2; July 1952 p.1; October 1952 p.1; Photo box 125.

 
Otho Winger Memorial Building Postcard-DrawingMC2003/146 Postcard with black and white drawing of Winger Building.  
Otho Winger: Native AmericanMC BULLETIN, Vol 73, 1980-81  

"Indians Revere memory of Otho Winger," MC BULLETIN, Vol 73, 1980-81 Calendar year.

 
Oxender, DaleMC2006/5  

Dale Oxender is an alumnus of MC and a prominent scientist. Five boxes containing personal items, certificates/awards, photographs, science equipment and writings, etc.etc.

 

See also, "The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College," by William R. Eberly.

 
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.

 
Photgraph MontageMC2007/60 Montage of re-printed material featuring MC characters, buildings, organizations. 
Photograph and Memorabilia AssortmentMC2011/192 

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

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

2.  Eight Photographs:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
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 4MC2012/36d 

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

 
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: Projects, In House MaintenanceMU2016/8 Money-saving in-house projects achieved by Manchester's Physical Plant. Descriptions and photographs. 
PianoMC2010/47 Cordier piano fundraising performance and dedication. 
Plant Analysis Notebook: Goshorn, Mt. Morris College, 1889MC2011/125 

About 61 plants are recorded in this personal notebook kept by Ezra N. Goshorn, thought to be a student at Mt. Morris College, Illinois.  The book spans 17 April 1889 through 29 July 1897.  The preprinted formatted notebook is entitled, “APGAR’S PLANT ANALYSIS: Adapted to Gray’s Botanies," by E. A. and A. C. Apgar.

 
PlaquesMC2002/227 Lists of memorial plaques from 1987, correspondence.  
Plowshares GrantPlowshares Grant: Information See: The Manchester Monitor, 23 July 2002 p.8; The News-Journal, 22 May 2002 p.26. 
Plunkett, Roy: BequestMC2004/389 Information regarding Roy Plunkett's bequest for science equipment. 
Plunkett, Roy: Collection 1988-1994 and Biographical MaterialMC2001/3 Box 3 A detailed description of the Roy Plunkett collection - Box #3: 1988 - 1994 - including biographical material, relationships with Manchester College and Ohio State, as well as personal associations with organizations. There is a report and description of the oral project conducted by "The Center for the History of Chemistry." Also included are copies of "Polymers and People," by Eric Elliott, and "Polymer Pioneers," by Peter Morris. 
Portraits: Holl and KintnerMC2011/148a,b 

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

 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

 
Powderpuff Football: PhotographMC2004/408, no.51 

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

 
President'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: MardenMU2020/33 

Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
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. 
Presidents' Appointment Books: Manchester CollegeMC2005/16 

Manchester College Presidents' appointment calendars, 1956-2005.

 
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: Stories and PranksMCGeneral File: Faculty - Presidents Stories and pranks related to former Manchester College presidents; E. S. Young, Winger, Crouch, Bixler, and Ikenberry.   
Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

A large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b consisting of  printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia that accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

 
Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

Deeds of property owned or administered by Manchester College and Mount Morris College, including property divided with the Church of the Brethren. Documents of agreement between MC and Calvin Ulrey and Miriam Ulrey. Lots including Railroad Addition North Manchester (Judge John Comstock). Cook family property. Koinonia. Property associated with Eel River Church of the Brethren. Insurance policies (property/equipment/autos).

1895 articles of incorporation and charter (E. S. Young) - also documents following administration change 1900 and also the formation and dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company.

 
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: Newspaper PromotionalMC2009/99 

Newspaper spread: Promotional: "Rotogravuer, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947.

 
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: 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. 

 
QuarantinesMC2002/234 

Articles and general information on quarantines at Manchester College.

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger.

 
Quips, Jokes and NotesMC2010/148 

Quips and notes of indeterminate authorship found scrawled on the back of old student cards.  Circa 1938.

 
Railroad: Nickel Plate Road, MenusMC2009/35a 

Dinner and Breakfast menus created for "Manchester College Students" from Pullman Restaurant Car Service via the Nickel Plate Road.

Train and Railroad: See Also, "Memories of...Manchester." by Otho Winger for the story of the Big Four Tragedy, pg. 179.

 
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).

 
Responsible PhilanthropyMC General File: Responsible Philanthropy  Program, 4 March 2002 and list of past certificates.  
Ringenberg, Patricia: Local AuthorsMU2019/102 Patricia Ringenberg's documentation of authors associated with North Manchester, Indiana, their writings, and biographical material. 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: Photographs MC2007/115-1, 115-2, 115-3, 115-4 

Roanoake Classical Seminary Photographs and brief history including President David N. Howe.

Photograph of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

Photo of girls in the Roanoke Academy gymnasium costume.

 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

 
Ropchan, Sam and Marla: PhotographMC2004/589 

Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Ropchan.  Donors of the Sam and Marla Ropchan Fund.

See Also: MC2004/45: Sam and Marla Ropchan Fund Correspondence, one file in Large Box 66.  Also see the "Bulletin of the Peace Studies Institute," 1986, no 2, Front Cover 2).

 
Rosbrugh, Dorothy: CollectionMU2019/107 

1920 and 1924 Manchester College materials belonging to Dorothy Rosbrugh.

 
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 
School Photograph in Front of Administration BuildingMC2012/47 A photograph of  Manchester College student, faculty and staff.  The picture belonged to Ivan and Mary Flora Eikenberry and was probably taken about 1935. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44 

A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Book on Otho WingerMS2007/105 Vernon F. Schwalm: Book, "Otho Winger," by V. F. Schwalm, with hand-written inscription to Schwalm's wife. 
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: Presidential Portrait, PhotographMC2008/67 

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

 
Science Center: Proposal, Fundraising, DedicationMC2007/11 

Science Center: Proposal, fundraising, dedication.

Material from MC2004/308 related to the Science Center is included with the folders of MC2007/11.

 
Senior Recitals: Berg, 1960 and Wagner, 1939 MC2008/88 
  • Program for the Senior Recital of Richard Berg, 1960, piano and clarinet.
  • Program for the  Senior Voice Recital of Lyric Soprano, Irene Winger, 1939.

 

 
Service FellowshipMC2007/137: Service Fellowship (General Fund, Relief, Work Camps  

Part of a larger collection, records for Service Fellowship, a student group, contain financial records for General, Relief and Work Camps, for the years 1939 - 1940 and 1940 - 1941.

 
Sherrick, M.M.: Family MaterialsMU2017/2 Sherrick family photographs, scrapbooks, photographs correspondence, poetry, publications, and memorabilia of M. M. Sherrick, Minnie Mae (Buck) Sherrick, Dorothy Sherrick, Marjorie Sherrick, Robert Sherrick, Paul Henry Sherrick, Burton Sherrick, and members of the Henry and Eliza Buck and E. S. Young families. Wilbur Stover tribute (Mount Morris Church of the Brethren). 
Sherrick, Marvin: MC2004/176 

Sherrick, Marvin M. ;

  • Honorary Degree Diploma of Marvin M. Sherrick.  Signed by Otho Winger, President, and J.L. Cunningham, Secretary. 

 
Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
Shultz, L. W.: Interview TranscriptionsMC2001/12f 

L. W. Shultz: Interview transcriptions.

 
Shultz, L. W.: Photograph CollectionMC2001/12h L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. 
Shultz, L. W.: Wedding InvitationMC2001/12e 

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

 
Silver Book, The: Tribute to Otho WingerMC2006/39 

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

 
Slides, An AssortmentMC2010/77 

This is a true assortment of slides including but absolutely not limited to:

Campus and building shots, recruitment and publicity photos, construction, students and January term trips 1996, theater, radio station, Homecoming 1994, High School Band Day, children's gymnastics, Planned Giving presentation, fountain, Mexico Indiana Old Folks Home, Historic black and white shots including football, track, fountain, student with globe.

 
Social Work: AccreditationMC2009/97a,b,c,d : Social Work Accreditation 

Social Work Accreditation materials from the Office of Academic Affairs. This is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2009/97a,b,c,d.

 MC2009/97b:

  • Social Work Accreditation
  • Institutional Research
  • APC Minutes 1977-1988
  • APC Minutes 1988-1993
  • APC Minutes 1993-1998
  • Library Renovation 1999
 
Sociology and Social Work: Criminal Justice Exposure Project, Photographs, Newspaper ClippingsMC2009/03  

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

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

 
Special Events Photograph CollectionMC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection.

 
Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993MC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993.

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133  A collection of photographs from the early 1990's including alumni pictures.  Many of them are identified.

 

 
Special Events: PhotographsMC2004/133 

All photos are black and white. Many are identified and most are from the 1990's.

 
Special Events: Photographs, 1992-1993MC2004/133 

Special Events Photograph Collection, circa 1992 - 1993, including Ingrid Rogers playing guitar for the German Club.

 

 
Stahly, Cora Miller: BookletMU2019/98 The book, "In Memory of Ida Miller Winger, By Her Husband, Otho Winger," presented to Cora Stahly. 
Stauffer, RobertFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Stauffer, Robert Material related to Robert Stauffer (MC Class of 1923) who served as a Manchester College trustee (1954-1971) and was one of the "winningest" basketball coaches in the university's history. 
Stine, A. M.MC2008/208: Edith Miller Collection  

"We Are What We've Come From," the family and life of A. M. Stine.  This object has been placed with geaneological materials in alphabetical order in the Archives Office.  This booklet is part of the Edith Miller Collection MC2008/208.

A. M. Stine married Bertha Miller Neher following the death of Bertha's first husband, Levi Neher.  Bertha was a sister-in-law to Manchester College President, Otho Winger.

 
Stine, Bertha Miller NeherMC2004/635-2 

Bertha Miller's correspondence from tour to Europe and the Holy Lands, 1927.

 
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.

 
Studebaker, George and Mary: Diaries and Autograph BooksMC2011/90a,b,c,d 

MC2011/90a: Autobraph book belonging to Mary (Mollie) and Andrew Studebaker.  This book begins 1880 or 1881.

MC2011/90b: Autograph book of Mary Simonton (Mollie) and George Studebaker,  circa 1881.

Two diaries MC2011/90c and MC2011/90d dated 1888 and 1936 belonging to George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L.MC2002/104t 

Sermons and diaries of George Studebaker.

 
Studebaker, George L. and Mary E.: PhotographMC2004/634 Photograph of George L. Studebaker and Mary E. Simonton Studebaker. According to Otho Winger, George Studebaker, born in Illinois in 1861, was one of the most familiar names connected with Manchester College.   
Student HandbooksLarge Boxes 166a and 166b: Student Handbook Assortment Student handbooks and guidebooks put out by various organizations and departments across the years (circa 1927, prior to 1941, circa 1947, circa 1952, circa 1978, circa 20000. 
Student Life: 1932-1933MU2017/38 

Schedule of classes - Spring Term 1932-1933; Winter Term 1932-1933.

Bishop William Fraser McDowell on Manchester College campus (1932 flyer).

Numerous play, recital, May Day, and performance programs from1932-1933.

International Relations Clubs Conference at Manchester College (1933) with Vernon Van Dyke, Ursula Hubbard, Sir Herbert Ames, Harry Gideonse, and Professor Quincy Wright.

 
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

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

 
Student Life: Memorabilia from the 1920sMU2014/124 

Memorabilia including a Manchester student handbook (1927), alumni banquet program (1929), and booklet, "Three Thousand Miles Between," by Prof. J. Raymond Schutz.

 
Student Life: Photographs circa 1901MU2014/162 Photographs of Manchester College students taken at the turn of the 20th Century. 
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

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

 
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 Photographs: 1900-1901MU2014/157 Manchester College and/or Academy students during the years 1900 and1901, including members of "The Hollinger Boys," and a photograph of Edith Brubaker. 
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. 
Student: Deaths & InjuriesMC2002/258 

Students' records of deaths including articles, e-mails, and memorial services.

Marsa A. Hatten, Michael T. Petry article 16 February 1987.

For information on student deaths during the 1918 flu epidemic see "Memories of Manchester," by Otho Winger, pgs 39 - 40.

See Also:  Aurora, 1946 p.67. Oak Leaves, 4 December 1947 p.1; 21 November 1963 p.1; 26 November 1969 p.8; 11 April 1972, p.1; 11 May 1989, p.1-2; Gospel Messenger, 4 October 1947 p.17,

 
Students on College Avenue: Photograph MU2012/110 

A group of students are entering a home on College Avenue. 

 
Students Talking in Lounge circa 1959 - 1960: PhotographMC2010/109 

Students in a lounge area with the women seated and the gentleman's reflection showing a a mirror.  Students are:

Barbara Bender, MC Class of 1960.

Norm Snyder, MC Class of 1960.

Lou Ann Winger,1960.

 
Summer School: PhotographMC2010/73 Photograph:  Possibly a photo of the Summer Session students and faculty.  Included is President Winger and L. D. Ikenberry.  
Swank, Louella: Autograph Book 1899MC2008/80 Autograph book beloning to Louella Z. Swank of Bellefontaine, Ohio, with inscription and signature, 1899, by Otho Winger. 
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. 
Switzer, Jo Young: Presidential CorrespondenceMU2014/105 Emails between Jo Young Switzer, David Haist, and Parker Marden [2003 - 2005] detailing the transition in leadership between Manchester College presidents. 
Tau Kappa Alpha: FinancesMC2007/137: Tau Kappa Alpha 

Tau Kappa Alpha: Journal of Finances 1937 - 1947 (one book) and Record of Minutes (May 17, 1937 - April 30, 1947) one book.  This material is part of a larger collection entitled, "Financial Records of Manchester College," MC2007/137.

 
Tau Kappa Alpha: MemorabiliaMU2016/14 T. K. A. , a speech organization, selected only a very small percentage ofspeech students and select faculty as members.The Archivescollection contains a stencil with the T. K. A. initials and a length of chainon which cards containing the names and initiation dates of members were connected. Names included in description. 
The Next Step: A Campaign to Strengthen Manchester CollegeMU2020/38 The Next Step: A Campaign To Strengthen Manchester College - materials from campaign notebook featuring accomplishments of the past, and goals for year 2000, raising money for: Annual Manchester Fund, Science Center, College Union, Winger Auditorium, and the Capital Improvement Fund. 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Thompson, RobertMU2018/89 The Manchester College related photograph collection of Robert Thompson (MC 1934). These photographs give a glimpse at student life between 1930-1934, and an aerial view of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference at Manchester College held during the summer of 1929. 
Trees: ToppedMU2018/84 Manchester College campus circa 1898 illustrating "topped trees." 
Typhoid epidemic of 1925Oak Leaves 

Typhoid epidemic of 1925 articles in Oak Leaves 11 July 1925 p.1; 1 August 1925 p.4; 16 January 1926 p.3. 

See Also: "Memories of...Manchester," by Otho Winger.

 
Ulrey, A. B.MC2007/87 

A. B. Ulrey: First biology teacher at Manchester College, born near North Manchester, Indiana.

This material contains information regarding Ulrey's work done at the Venice Marine Station along with biographical notes and personal correspondence.

 
Ulrey, Calvin: SchoolteacherMU2013/91 Calvin Ulrey [viewer's left] is identified as a teacher in this photograph that was probably taken prior to 1902. 
Van Dyke, JoeMU2018/29 Photographs, programs, memorabilia and personal writing that reflects the life and Manchester College experience of Jo Van Dyke, MC Class of 1935. A biography of the Life of Joe Van Dyke written by his son and daughter, Chris Van Dyke and Kathryn Kolb. 
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.

 
Video, Historical: Holl and Martin Family- Historical - circa 1930'sMU2013/89 Historical video from the 1930's with vignettes of Manchester College campus life and the Carl Holl and Don Martin families. Some cartoons of the era and captions are presented - along with clips of many students. 
Video, Historical: Holl, Carl - Circa the 1930'sMU2013/90 This video begins with shots of Native American men, Chief Godfroy and his brother, along with President Winger.The football team runs out and the marching band plays. There are clips of College life in the 1930's and two segments are marked as Carl Holl films. The filmaker documents the May Day Queen and her court and various faculty/staff on campus, C. W. Holl No. 2. Probably film of a football (basketball?) trip to Niagara Falls to play the University of Buffalo - MC-21 UB-6. The movie shows a railroad track and train cars marked (in chalk?) "Manchester Special" - "We Got The Bacon!" Pictures of triumphant arrival back in North Manchester? C. W. Holl No. 3 - This segment documents a football game. 
Vogt, Alice N.Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Vogt, Alice N. Material related to Alice N. Vogt. including correspondence between Alice Vogt and Presidents Winger and Schwalm.  
Walker, Wilmer: CollectionMU2019/59 

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

 
Wampler, SadieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Wampler, Sadie Stutsman 

Biographical materials and images of Sadie Stutsman Wampler.


 
Wampler, Sadie Irene Stutsman: Hand O Graphs BookMC2011/126 

Sadie Stutsman Wampler graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  This is the same year that she began entries in "The Hand O Graphs" book, and kept make entries for years following. This book comes with the instructions: Place your hand, palm downwards, on the paper and trace outline.  There are a couple examples given, and then the individual is on her own to gather outlines of the hands of friends, family and celebrities on the following pages.  It is like an autograph book for hands.  The name of the individual is also recorded along with the date.

 
Wampler, Sadie: The Silver Book, 1936MC2006/39 

"The Silver Book," directed by Sadie Wampler, 1936.

"The Silver Book," is the script for a pageant of pictured pages, the Silver Shadow Series of Manchester Murals, musing Otho Winger, President of Manchester College and  the growth of His school during twenty-five years of service from 1911 - 1936. 

 
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, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

Memorabilia from Mount Morris College and Manchester College. Autograph album of 1910 and 1911. Photograph album with early photograph postcards (circa 1910) of students at Mount Morris College. Some of these cards were sent to Mamie Wine of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Manchester College Aurora yearbooks with autographs. Picture of Elder D.  L. Miller.

 
West, Dan: Personal Correspondence and MemorabiliaMU2015/29 

Manchester College "Aurora" yearbooks, "Quartermaster Corp photograph, correspondence, 1965 program for "Advanced Seminary in Human Relations," 1965 program for "Advanced Laboratory and Youth Leaders' Lab," 1918 announcement of  the death of Manchester College alumna, Deane Dunbar Winger.

 
Wine Recital Hall: GroundbreakingMU2016/33 

Video of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Wine Recital Hall.

 
Winger and Miller: Letters From Foreign LandsMC2004/635-1 Letters by Otho and Ida Winger to family members (Edith Miller, Amos Miller) while touring the world in 1927-1928. The last part of the collection are letters written by Bertha Miller Neher to Edith and Amos about her foreign travels. 
Winger Family Holiday Greeting: 1942MU2013/82 Winger family photograph holiday greeting of 1941-1942 with signature of Otho Winger. 
Winger, IdaMC2004/688-1 

Memorial to Mrs. Otho Winger, Ida Winger, written by Alice King Ebey.

See more material about Ida in a book written by Otho Winger about his wife, "In Memory of Ida Miller Winger," by Otho Winger.

 
Winger, Ida, Winger Otho: Letter from Egypt, 1928MC2004/635-14 Ida Winger's letter to family from Port Said, Egypt, 1928.  
Winger, J. Oscar Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Winger, Oscar 

Materials regarding J. Oscar Winger, Manchester College alumnus, including but not limited to:

  • 1947 obituary.

For material relating to J. Oscar Winger, see: Gospel Messenger, 6 September 1947 p.16

 
Winger, Joseph: Family BibleMU2016/17 

The family Bible of Joseph Winger and Elizabeth Showalter, published in Philadelphia by J. B. Lippincott and Co. (1861).  List of marriages, births and deaths included between the Old Testament and the New.

 
Winger, OthoMU2017/97 "Letters From Foreign Lands," by Otho Winger, Parts 1 and 2 (1928).  "The Address of Moderator Otho Winger," at the Conference of the Church of the Brethren, La Verne, California, 1928. 
Winger, OthoMC2002/104u 

Large box filled with Otho Winger materials.

 
Winger, OthoMC General File: Faculty/Staff, Winger, Large Collection  

File with related Otho Winger material including but not limited to vignettes, letters, and Winger's writing about Native Americans as well as his close relationship with the Miami Nation.

 
Winger, Otho and Ida: Letters on Route to India, 1928MC2004/635-15 

Ida and Otho Winger's letters on route to India from port Said, Egypt, 1928, including a luncheon menu and envelope from the trip. 

 
Winger, Otho and Miller, R. H.: Authors of Travel BooksMC2008/97 

One copy of "Letters From Foreign lands," by Otho Winger - PART TWO.

One copy of "Travel Letters," by R. H. Miller, 1954.

 
Winger, Otho and Schwalm, Vernon: Presidents Files and Other ResourcesWinger and Schwalm: Additional Resources 

Personal and confidential files and materials related to President Otho Winger and Vernon Schwalm are located in the Vault (IIS) in older metal filing cabinet drawers.

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, IdaMC2009/138 "Letters of Love, Ida Miller and Otho Winger," transposed by Lou Ann McKimmy.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Christmas Family PostcardMC2004/635-31 Christmas postcard with Otho Winger family house on recto.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Family Letter Before Tour, 1927MC2004/635-4 Otho and Ida Winger's first letter to family aboard the American Merchant 15 minutes before departure, 1927.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: France, 1928MC2004/635-23 Otho and Ida Winger's letters (one from each) written in Strausburg, France, 15 June 1928.  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Letters From SeaMC2004/635-30 Otho and Ida Winger's letters (one from each) written from aboard S. S. American Merchant, during their first days at sea...."P.S. Neither typewriter nor pen can describe the 4 1/2 days experience with a rolling, pitching sea and stomache.  Glad to be better!"  
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Memorabilia from Foreign TripMC2004/635-22a,b 

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

 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Ida: Wedding Announcement, 1902MC2004/635-32 Wedding announcement for Otho and Ida Winger, 1902.  
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: Book and PamphletMU2014/64 Otho Winger's book titled, "Memories of ...Manchester," and a pamphlet describing Winger's contributions to Manchester College since assuming the presidency in 1911. 
Winger, Otho: Collection of Paul WingerMU2017/13 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Faculty ProspectsMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Faculty and Prospects Letters President Otho Winger's correspondence regarding faculty prospects primarily for the 1920's. 
Winger, Otho: Family Christmas Card, 1937MC2007/44 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Hallady PostcardMU2014/114 1928 postcard from President Otho Winger to Jacob Halladay written while Winger was on international tour.  
Winger, Otho: Memorial Fund GiftsMU2017/37 Financial data along with records of names and donations made to the Winger Memorial Fund. 
Winger, Otho: Native American ResearchMU2017/14 Research and correspondence related to Otho Winger's works on Native American history. Notes include but are not limited to the Potawatomie, speeches delivered at the Indiana Council on the Mississinewa, land reserves of the Miamis, bloodline of Frances Slocum, notes on the Kickapoos, historical articles, such as "The Baptists and the Indians," by T. C. Townsend, and "The Trial and Hanging of Hubbard at Wabashtown," by Townsend. 
Winger, Otho: Peace, Temperance, and TobaccoMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Peace and Temperance  

What appear to be President Otho Winger's files on Alcohol and Tobacco which he labeled "Peade and Temperance."  Some of the materials were addressed to Mrs. Oscar Winger, his brother's wife.

 
Winger, Otho: Picture of a PhotographMC2007/153 Photo of photograph: Portrait of President Otho Winger 
Winger, Otho: Promotional BrochureMC2009/79 Promotional Brochure on Otho Winger as Preacher, Educator, Lecturer, Traveler, Author, Author on Indian History.  
Winger, Otho: Reports to State, Church, GeneralMC2006/13: File Folder Case - Reports: State, Church, General  A varied collection of Otho Winger materials containing a variety of information, including but not limited to: Reports made to the Church of the Brethren and to the government,Carl Burt being offered a job, a listing of salaries. 
Winger, Otho: RetirementMU2017/100 Correspondence between Otho Winger and colleagues 1915 - 1941.  These letters explain the tribulations of Winger's last years as president of Manchester College. 
Winger, Otho: Silver Anniversary of President Winger, 1936MC2007/103 The Silver Anniversary...of Otho Winger, President of Manchester College."  Program for Silver Anniversary Week culminating in graduation of students on 29 May 1936. 
Winger, Otho: State Official LettersMC2006/13: File Folder Case - State Official Letters 

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

 
Winger, Otho: Winger to Speak, 1926MC2004/688-2 "Winger To Be Speaker Here," newspaper article, 1926. The Layman's organization of the Huntington Church of the Brethren arranged for President Winger to speak at their church. 
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.

 
World War Two - Record CollectionMC2011/132 

A series of recordings done for Homecoming 1943.  They might have been pre-recorded for broadcast by WOWO Ft. Wayne.  They show the effects that WWII had on Manchester College.

  • War has taken 3/4th of our boys.
  • Intercollegiate football and basketball are part of war casualities.
  • College feels deeply the tragic effects of war.
  • 165 freshmen enrolled.
  • Enrollment of 270 women and 90 men. This unbalance among men and women makes life interesting (that is, for the men).

 

 
Young, A.C. - ObituaryBrethren People File: Young, A. C. Rev. A. C. Young was a minister in the Church of the Brethren. 

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
Annual Conference Booklets: Church of the BrethrenBC2011/10 

Church of the Brethren Annual Conference booklets ranging from 1901 throu 1926 belonging to Otho Winger, Mrs. Otho Winger and J. L. Cunningham (?) of Flora Church of the Brethren.  MC President Winger's booklets have notes and typed notes and the book from Calgary, Alberta, Canada has interesting postcards, one with an image of a lodge.

 
Church of the Brethren Collection: Bill EberlyBC2018/23 Box One 

Church of the Brethren materials, primarily from the Middle Indiana and South/Central Indiana Districts: 1921 Huntington, IN COB directory - 1920 , 1921, 1922, 1924 programs for the COB Summer Conference and Summer Assembly - 1922 Bulletin for Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren Equity Board - 1922 Minutes of the COB District Meeting  - 1958-1959 Church Extension Project - Lessons in Stewardship Studies - 1954-1955 Brotherhood Fund Giving - 1972, 1973 Memo from Carroll Petry, South Central District of Indiana - 1972, 1973SALT newsletters from the District Witness Commission - Program for the South/Central District Conference, 1972, 1973 - "Together" publication - 1953 - 1966, "Central Region Herald" - 1955-1971 "Guide Lines" - 1922-1958 District News Letters - "Living the Story, 50 Years of Brethren Volunteer Service" -1948 Middle District of Indiana directory - other COB directories from various years and including District Conference Minutes from 2004, 2005, 2006 - 1895 Annual German Baptist Meeting, Decatur, Illinois, an informational booklet from the Wabash Railroad advertising service and accommodations - 1912 Christmas postcard from Sunday School Teacher, Frank Weybright to Viola Neher - Postcard - Bird's eye view of North Manchester- 1940 Postcard of Peabody Memorial Home - photograph of  a COB District Meeting - 1912 program for Special Bible Term - Notes regarding discussion at Annual Meetings during the middle1800's - Letters, Reports, Elders' Meeting programs - "The Eldership: Ordination and Responsibilities - Guidelines for ministerial ordination - 1940-1941 church organizational list - 1969 letter to Brother Harshbarger (Ladoga Church) from the Heeters. Commemorative plates: COB Buffalo, Mexico, Liberty Mills. Pleasant View and Peru COB directories. Centennial Program of the Mexico COB.  Manchester COB Heritage Celebration,1991, honoring Elder R. H. Miller and Sister Emma Miller along with other Manchester COB historical publications and church directories. 1910 and 1923 joint Sunday School programs.  Statistics, research, meeting minutes and discussion matierials related to the merger of the Middle and the Southern Indiana Districts of the Church of the Brethren. A variety of Northern Indiana District materials.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference Moderators, PostcardsBC2008/2 Postcards  of Germantown Church of the Brethren, D. W. Kurtz,  and all living Annual Conference Moderators.  . 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference NewspapersBC2009/09 Annual Conference and District Conference Newspapers circa the 1920's.  
Church of the Brethren: Financing Education, 1943BC2010/49 One in-depth study dated November 1943 focusing on the problems surrounding the financing of higher education within the Church of the Brethren.  
Church of the Brethren: Indiana Cooperative Board and Congregational RecordsBC2018/23 Box Two Records of the Indiana Cooperative Board composed of Church of the Brethren Districts of Northern, Middle, and Southern Indiana (1952 - 1973 incomplete).  Detailed records and statistics of Middle Indiana Church of the Brethren congregations, 1911- 1945. Materials related to the proposed merger of the COB Middle and Southern Indiana Districts. South Central Indiana congregational historical materials, newsletters, and district conference information. An assortment of other Indiana congregational and district materials related to organizations, meetings, congregations and workshops. L. W. Shultz Otho Winger biography, Letter from Warsaw, Poland, interview with M. R. Zigler, etc.  
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/2 

This assortment of Church of the Brethren Materials includes but is not limited to: Southern Indiana legal drafts and documents - Brethren Service Commission statement regarding police action in Korea - Minutes of the Brethren Service Commission - Report of NY Relocation Hostel to the Committee for Resettlement of Japanese-Americans,1944 - Guiding principles and objectives of Brethren Service - Boni (ponee) family history - Mount Morris Church of the Brethren accomplishments and goals - Junior High Church School - "Account of the Society of Dunkards in Pennsylvania," 1786, from Lancaster to Ephrata - History of the Olympia, Virginia Church of the Brethren, Virginia - May 1930, Bulletin of La Verne College - "Echo," January 1960 - "Hier is des echo auf das Echo der Hamburger Gruppe." ICYE Exchange 1958/1959 - John David Bowman - Global Women's Project, "Globalink," Issue No. 21 1994 and No. 25 - Report to Heifer Committee January 1946, Brethren Shipment to Poland - 1944 report on Heifers for Relief Shipment Number 1 to Puerto Rico - Bethany Seminary 1941 graduates - Death of Mary Leedy - Appraisal of the Indiana Home Mission Extension Committee,1964 - Program, 129th District Conference of the Northern Indiana District - "Dedication Memorial and Membership Directory" for the Wenatchee Valley Church of the Brethren, 1929  - Winona's Greatest Convention, Church of the Brethren Conference - George Brubaker's handwritten notes on church practice -  Women in the church - unique and powerful - March 1999 and 1978 News Release citing female participation in a nationwide Gathering of Church of the Brethren Women - Universal Military Training vs the American Way, Kermit Eby's testimony before the House Armed Services Committee,1947 -"The Third Day," 1998, quarterly newsletter by the Office of Brethren Witness Environmental Working Group - "Sourvenir of McPherson College, 1904," photo album.- Information about "Liberty Cemetery," Orange County, Indiana - Listing and dates of Church of the Brethren congregations within Indiana along with districts and mother churches- Old German Baptist Brethren congregations in Canada, and in the United State - script, "The Missionary Awakening of Elm Grove," written by a Class in mission at Bethany Bible School - General Brotherhood Board and Commissions Agenda," 1952,Warren Bowman.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/6 

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

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/7 

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

 
Elders Meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes 1892 - 1916: Church of the Brethren BC2010/2 Elders meeting of Middle District, Indiana, Minutes, 1892 - 1916  
Fry, Dorothy Winger: Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Fry, Dorothy Winger Material related to Dorothy Winger Fry. 
Huntington City Church of the Brethren: Historical RecordsBC2016/3 Older church records; council meetings 1911 - 1959, class meetings, women's meetings, financial ledgers, newsletters, district meetings, Church Board Minutes 1936 - 1942, Fellowship Guild 1945 - 1975, Excelsior Class 1917 - 1949, Men's Organization 1935 - 1943, Building Committee materials 1957 - 1958.. 
Loon Creek Church of the BrethrenBC2017/21 

Historical and congregational materials related to Loon Creek Church of the Brethren, South Central Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Mount Morris Church of the BrethrenBC2018/24 and BC2011/26 Historical materials belonging to Mount Morris Church of the Brethren, including newsletters, correspondence, Annual Reports with statistical information, 1948 plan for church organization, and [BC2011/26] historical Souvinir Booklet and program printed in honor of the new church building (1923) listing elders, pastors, ministers, members, along with historical vignettes. 
Neff, Henry: Minister, Brethren PeopleBrethren People File: Neff, Henry Rev. Henry Neff Dies at South Whitley - obituary. He was pastor of the Pleasasnt View and Sugar Creek churches of the Brethren. 
Northern Indiana District: Women's FellowshipBC2017/22 

Women's Fellowship materials of the Northern Indiana District of the Church of the Brethren.

 
Rinehart Family in Howard County, IndianaBrethren People File: Rinehart Family The Rinehart family have produced prominent leaders in the Church of the Brethren.  A brief listing of names and the source of information, "History of the Church of the Berthren in Indiana," by Otho Winger, 1917. 
Seagoing CowboysBC2009/06 

The Seagoing Cowboys: The Manchester Story.  A presentation made by Peggy Reiff Miller for the North Manchester Historical Society Dinner, 9 March 2009.

Photographs of the Seagoing Cowboys in attendance.

 

For more Sea-Going Cowboy material See Also: The Dan West exhibit, 1st Floor, Funderburg Library.  

 
Teeter, L. W.BC2007/5 L. W. Teeter Collection: Lewis Wallace Teeter, (1845 - 1927).  Mechanic, preacher, Bible expositor, Annual Meeting leader.  Born Oct. 15 near Hagerstown, IN.  Teeter taught himself basic Greek and German to supplement a limited secondary education.  The Annual Meeting asked Teeter to prepare a two-volume commentary on the New Testament (1894). This collection contains the original handwritten draft as well as published volumnes. 
Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren: Northern Indiana DistrictBC2015/9 "A History of the Life of a Congregation, Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, 1838 - 2012," Gravelton, Indiana, by Yvonne Riege. 
West Manchester Church of the Brethren CollectionBC2014/1 

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

 
Winger, OthoBrethren People File: Winger, Otho "Messenger" article regarding Otho Winger.  
Winger, OthoBC2004/39 Text of the address presented by Otho Winger at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in La Verne, California, in 1928.  
Winger, Otho: Zigler, M. R.BC2011/22 

Correspondence between M. R. Zigler and Otho Winger primarily related to the mission work of the Church of the Brethren.  Many names are referred to in these letters.  Not all letters are between Winger and Zigler.  There is mention of Winger's illness and operation on his head. The letterheads on these letters change:

  • General Ministerial Board of the Church of the Brethren.
  • General Mission Board of the Church of the Brethren, 1929.
  • Home Missions and Ministry, Church of the Brethren.
 
Women's Missionary Society, Manchester Church of the BrethrenBC2008/8 - REMOVED Women's Missionary Society, Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, Indiana, Program booklet. 
 


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