Manchester University Archives -MC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44- The J. Raymond Schutz Collection

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Accession #

MC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44

Topic

Schutz, J. Raymond,

Title

The J. Raymond Schutz Collection

Size

2 Large Boxes and One Large Folder with Photographs

Location

(IIS) Large Boxes 202 and 203

Citation

The J. Raymond Schutz Collection, MC2011/227, Folders 23 - 44, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana.

Access

Researchers are responsible for determining copyright status of archived materials where this is relevant to their intended use of the materials.

Provenance

Nancy McGriff, Granddaughter of J. Raymond Schutz

Scope and Content

Folder #23	Kiwanis	North Manchester Kiwanis and members from Manchester College
		The Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of North Manchester, Indiana.

Folder #24	Kiwanis	Reception for Kiwanis Governor-Elect and Mrs. Shutz, G. D. Balsbaugh, President.
		Program Committee:	L. J. Yoder and J. O. Winger
		Some attendees: A. L. Ulrey, D. A. Strauss, A. R. Eikenberry, Mr. and Mrs. Freed,O. J. Neighbors
		Newspaper articles: "Prof. J. Raymond Schutz, former state governor of Kiwanis clubs,
		president of the Indiana Sunday School Association, member of the Manchester College
		faculty, and nationally known student and business authority, made an address in this city
		some time ago that would assure the success of the community, if his advice were heeded."
		From "The Greenville Advocate," "Eleven Cities Represented at Kiwanis Meet."

Folder #25		Proceedings of the 1929 Kiwanis Convention
		Proceedings of the 27th Annual Convention, Indiana District, Kiwanis International
		"Kiwanis on the March," Indianapolis, Indiana, September 17-18, 1944.

Folder #26	Kiwanis Magazines	February 1944 and February 1945.

Folder #27	Kiwanis Delegate	1942 and 1944	Past Governonr
	Pins

Folder #28	Kiwanis	Schutz Notes (probably, but not signed)
		Thanks to Legion	"This is first of hundreds of debts and obligations we will owe
		these boys. I hope we will be willing to say -?- why we honor these boys:
		1st Because they are literally standing in our places.
		2nd We older ones may be responsible for this war but our boys are not.
		3. Their's is vicarious suffering. That is why Christians love and adore the Savior. He who was sinless was willing to suffer for our sins. Atonement."

Folder #29	Photographs	Both of these pictures might be Kiwanis related. They arrived together in a brown envelope.
		One has the caption:	This picture was taken at the Columbus Kiwanis Club meeting July 3, 1944 by
		Paul Reeves of Pulley Company, Columbus, Indiana. Dr. J. Raymond Schutz was speaker and Past International President, Carl Endicott was
		guest of club. Thru the courtesy of Paul Reeves I am forwarding this picture to my very good friend and business associate Dr. J. Raymond Schutz.
		Happy New Year to you, the family at home and and may those away be speedily returned. Geo Leist December 29, 1944."

		The second photograph might be a group like the state Kiwanis governing body (trustees?) along with the state Kiwanis governor.
		Schutz is in this picture second man seated on viewer's left.

Folder #30a	Kiwanis	Recognition for being a Kiwanis International Trustee 1943-1944, presented in Chicago, Illinois
		Recognition for being a Kiwanis International Trustee 1943-1944
		Recognition for being a Member, Board of Trustees, Kiwanis International 1942-1943, presented in Chicago, Illinois.

Folder #30b	1936	Manchester College Tau Kappa Alpha Chapter, Forensic Achievement.
	1940	Kiwanis International, Dr. J. Raymond Schutz was guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Columbus.
	1942	The American Legion, Skokie Post No. 320, RESOLUTION, honoring Dr. Schutz.				Cook County, Illinois
	1935	Honorary Membership, Municipal Employees' Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Signed by H. W. Baals, Louis Crosby, William Richey, Charles Hess

Folder #31	Kiwanis	Speaking engagements, corresondence and other items of interest dealing with Kiwanis. Unsorted Materials.

Folder #32	Miscellaneous	File folder previously identified as 1942, Lowell G. Taylor - Gov. of Kiwanis.
	Speeches	The Archivist set this folder aside expecting it to be related to the topic of Kiwanis and Governor Taylor.
	Letters	On further inspection this was not the case. The folder contains the following, and more. Additional research is needed:
			"The Individual's Responsibility in a Democracy," by J. Raymond Schutz.
	It is the Archivist's opinion		"More Thank a Fortune to Share," author unspecified.
	that the source behind the		"In spite of all the problems and difficulties that confront our modern world there is no justification for the
	pieces with "unspecified author"			wide -spread cynicism and pessimism which surrounds us on every hand,"
	is probably that of J. Raymond Schutz.			author unspecified.
	J. Wine would attribute these to Schutz,		Other writings with unidentified author…perhaps those of Schutz? Maybe we will find these articles
	but more research is needed to confirm this.		reproduced in publications?
			"A Modern Declaration of Americanism," author unspecified.
			"Education and the Future," unspecified author.
	Articles		"Fighting the Fifth Column By Strengthening The Other Four," by J. Raymond Schutz.
			"That Our Democracy and the American Way of Life is At the Crossroads," unspecified author
			"Never in the history of our country have we had a greater need for a program of civic education…"
				author unspecified.
			"Fallacies and Dangers of Excessive Taxation," author unspecified.
			"The World is being shaken to its very foundation by the catastrophic events of each new day…"
				author unspecified.
			"Editorial for Hoosier Kiwanians," author unspecified.
	Address		"Brief Synopsis of Address entitled, 'All Out for the Defense of Democracy or Slavery.'" by Schutz.
	From Tom Hunt		"In the Field," Feb. 1942
			A moving letter about the experience and philosophy of this soldier.
	Newsletter		Executives' Club News, article by Schutz, "All Out for Democrary - or Slavery"
	1942		Letter probably from C. Hilding Anderson of the Executives' Club. Sweden and World War II.
	Transcript of Schutz Talk		"Avoiding Another Barren Victory."
	1944	Treasurer's Report	It is not known if this report is from the Brethren Church or if it is from a company.
		Investment Committee Meeting		List of loans since last meeting and names of individuals.
				Loans purchased and new taken since last meeting, along with names.
				Loans paid off since October 27th meeting, along with names.
				New applications for loans and names, including land descriptions.
				200 shares of Indiana Michigan Electric Power purchased and
				10 M. Canada Northern Power Bonds.
	Article	by Schutz?	"The Art of Getting Along, 'The Big Brother'"
	Article	author unknown	Subject: The Safety Legion of America
	Excerpts	Excerpts from addresses before Chicago Clubs on Thursday, July 23 by J. Raymond Schutz, International Trustee from Indiana.
		Kiwanis Clubs?
	Speech to Kiwanis	author unknown	"Conservation"	Conservation of Character.
	Superintendent List	Public Schools, Pennsylvania	Assistant County Superintendents of Public Schools of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, July 6 1942 - July 1, 1946

Folder #33	Landon for President	author unknown	Landon-for-President Club, West Middlesex, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Folder #34	Radio Speech	Probably by Schutz	"Leisure Time"	WOWO Fort Wayne, Indiana
		due to handwritten notes at conclusion of the presentation.

Folder #35	Quinter Lyon	"Three Typical Views of Progress," autographed reprint from Abstracts of Doctors' Dissertations, No. 12, The Ohio State University Press, 1933.

Folder #36	Manchester College	Curriculum and College Related Materials
		Letter from John Huntress of Michigan
			Procurement of Schutz and meager payment and a story of Schutz near wreck with the cows.
			Invitation to come again and desire to hear Andrew Cordier.
		Otho Winger letter, 1919	23 April 1919 acknowledging Schutz's acceptance of position at Manchester College.
			Personal notes, probably by Schutz, on verso.
		Booklet	"The Social Survey - Directions," Manchester College.
			There will be no text-book for this Course, but a large number of references will be given in this outline as well
			as to the student directly while the course is being pursued.
			1. The following are the leading fields of social investigation: The Rural Community, The City Block, Schools,
			Churches, Health, Industry, Leisure Time and Recreation.
		Invoice Statement	Walter H. Ball Printing Co., statement for work done for Professor Eickenberry, or Professor Cordier or Schutz.
		Thank You Letter, 1934	The Barnhart-Van Trump Company, Rochester, indiana, 1934
			Barnhart family extends appreciation for Schutz attending funeral of Hugh Barnhart and for representing the
			personnel of Manchester College.
		1935	Dorothy Misener of Michigan City News, Inc. -		Dr. Cordier replaces Schutz as speaker due to schedule conflict.
		MC related?	Some type of monthly schedule with the names of P. Frantz, E. Frantz, Schutz and Ulrey.
			This might be First Brethren Church related.
		Class list with grades	Money and Banking	These appear to be grades for papers.
		Class list with grades	Criminology	These appear to be grades for papers.
		Class list with grades	Ed. Sociology	These appear to be grades for papers.

Folder #37	Manchester College	Former Student Letters and	Richard Satterthwaite	Baltimore, Maryland		1933
	related and other	Letters of recommendation		Student at the hosptial, Johns Hopkins.
	correspondence	to individuals that may or		Regrets that the electorate did not send Schutz to Washington.
		may not have been students		Lunch with Senator Walcott.
				Lack of funds forces him to quit school for a year.
				Publishing an article on an arterial anomaly.
				Working on a research problem.			"So you can see that I am not loafing all the time.
				After all when it costs $7 a day, I can't afford to loaf."
			Herschel Griffith	Husband of a former student, Ethel Mummart, Manchester Class of 1922.
				Offering assistance in Schutz's race for governor in obtaining Lake County delegates.
			Mark, from Peru, Indiana, 1933	Mark's family is sorry to learn about the death of Schutz's father.
				"The folks have been hearing your brother speak and are beginning to think as much
				of him as they have always thought of you."				See also Folder #53 for 1932 letter.
			1935, Oak Park, Illinois	Student in the Fort Wayne Extension division of Indiana University, 1931 and 1932.
			Victor Albrecht	Seekingn recommendation for a scholarship at Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
				Intention to continue work in education and sociology. This student was in Schutz's
				Economics and Social Psychology group.
			1928, Arthur Scudder	Thank you for recommendation to the Indiana Medical School.
			Manchester College letterhead	Thankful for "the things you have given me in your classes."
				"You have set for me many high ideals which although I will never be able to reach,
				I know I shall strive to be a real doctor."
			1936, Bob Gilbert	Offering assistance to Schutz and Dr. Cordier. This apparently is an offer to be part of
				the run for governor. ["…suppose you are following…same schedule..as years ago."]
			1936, Frances Hathaway	Thanks for lending the book, "Economics Consequences of the New Deal."
			Fort Wayne
			1934, Parent's Letter	"You are making an impression on him that will last for years and we want you to
			L. M. Russel, son's name Bill	know that we appreciate this."
			Letterhead: St. Joe Ice Company, Elkhart, Indiana
			1935, L. Hensel	Former economics student now working in radio and electricity and not making
				enough income and is too iregular and the sales on new sets is very bad because of
				"trade-in" proposition…."			Pleased to hear any openings and refer letter to
				college placement bureau if one exists. "Write and let me know....how your farm is
				'making big profits' under the new deal…"
			1936, Paul Johnston	Thank you for recommendation to Mr. Strycker for position at Millersburg High School.
				"I feel that a part of your rich experience may be carried over into some of my classes."
			1935, Hilbert Leininger	Student in Social Pathology class spring of 1934 at I. U. Extension.
				Grade change.		Currently a Pre-Med student at Bloomington.
			1945, Lloyd VanScoy	Application for a commission in the miliatry and would appreciate a letter of
				recommendadtion. Congressman Charles Halleck from Lloyd's district is also sending
				one.	A personal biography is included.
			1945, Schutz to Lloyd VanScoy	A pleasure to write in your behalf.
				Everything going well in the Standard Life Insurance, Co. Finished year with nearly
				9 millions of new business added bringing the total amount of insurance in force
				up to nearly $33,000,000.
			1945, Russell Earle	Seeking a recommendation.
			1944, Everett Welche letter from Schutz
				Glad you are using my name for reference.
				Regards to Lillian		Lillian Welch
			1945, Robert Paul Jack letter from Schutz
			Robert Jack	Student when teaching for the Extension Center of the Indiana University at
				Fort Wayne. "…a young man of splendid intellect, industry, personality and
				intellectual honesty."
			1945, Robert Paul Jack letter to Schutz
			1945, Schutz to Governor Gates	Writing on behalf of Fred Gladden, a republican.
			1945, Schutz to C. E. Hodges	Dr. J. I. Baugher, who was a prominent school man in Pennsylvania, now Head of the
				Department of Education at Manchester College.
				List of superintendents?
			1922, Daniel Bright	Editor-in-Chief of the Aurora at Manchester College
				"I feel that a part of your rich experience may be carried over into some of my classes."
				"I am everlastingly indebted to you, Prof. Schutz, for encouraging me to get into
				Debate Work when I was ready to drop it in my sophomore year…" More thanks…
			1936, Dave Hartley	Update on career and thanks for Schutz's help in getting there.
			1924, Harold Walker	"There are times when the morale of a man needs just a little bolstering and that
				thing you have done for me twice……"
			1936, Ernest Boyer	Explanation for the need to a recommendation.
			1938, Mrs. Margaret Waters ?	Peabody House, North Manchester
				Re: Civics. "I can not quite see this course close without trying to express my
				appreciation. The work has been to me so enlightening and thought inspiring that
				I feel indebted to you."
			1939	Orlie Willennar - probably a former student in extension work at Fort Wayne.

Folder #38	Mrs. Schutz	College Woman's Club Materials
			College Woman's Club Early American Banquet, 1952 booklet and related newspaper clipping.
			Club Program participation acknowledgement.
			October 5 Thank you for "splendid work."
			Mrs. A. W. Cordier invitation to World Community Exhibit honoring Mrs. M. R. Garnder and related newspaper clipping.
			Newspaper clippings.
			College Woman's Club, 1945-1946 booklet, Mrs. Schutz.
			College Woman's Club 1949-1950 booklet with program theme: The American Woman.
			College Woman's Club 1951-1952 booklet.
			College Woman's Club 1941-1942 booklet.
			Poem - Santa.

Folder #39	Middle America Information Bureau
		9 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N.Y.
			Speech for Women's Clubs, "Middle America and a Woman's World." prepared by Middle America Information Burueau.
			"Background Information on Rotenone," prepared by Middle American Information Bureau.
			"Cocoa and Middle America," prepared by Middle American Information Bureau.
			"Background Information on Middle American Woods," prepared by Middle America Information Bureau.

Folder #40	Dusty Miller	Brochure, booklet and signed correspondence from Dusty Miller.
			Dusty Miller is a humorist and commentator. He writes this of J. Raymond Schut in the cover of the booklet:
			"…But the Best Speaker was selected by John Q. Public, Mrs. John and me a long time ago -- Dr. J. Raymond Schutz, of
			Indianapolis. … Dr. Schutz is the only combination of life insurance company president, sholar, preacher, professor
			and inspirational lecturere to be found in one pair of blimp-built pants. Anybody that doesn't like Dr. Shutz
			personally, and doesn't revel in his thoroughly American adresses is an undesirable."

Folder #41a	Millersville Normal School and Universitiy of Illinois College of Education, Urbana
	All these pieces were in the same envelope although the dates vary considerably
		1945, Letter	Edwin Reeder, Professor of Education, University of Illinois College of Education, Urbana.
		1923, Letter	C. H. Gordinier, Principal, Millersville State Normal School, Millersville, PA
		former Student Letters and	F. H. Gaige, Superintendent Training Department, Millersville State Normal School, Millersville, PA.
		1923 Letter	Louis Steinebach, Superintendent, Marshall County Schools, Plymouth, Indiana.
	These are primarily letters of recommendation of Schutz as a speaker.
		Newspaper article: "Orator of Rare Ability Will Be Here On Tuesday, Prof. J. R. Schutz, of North Mancester, to Speak."
			"One thousand two hundred men and women are planning to attend the banquet and lecture by Prof. J. R. Schutz,
			to be given …… under the auspices of the Brotherhood Council at the Baptist Temple."

Folder #42	Fifth District Newspapers
		A listing of the newspapers in the fifth district where Schutz was running. A notation is beside papers that were paid.
		Cordier paid at least one of them because his name is there.

Folder #43	Newspaper articles about Schutz.
Folder #44	Newspaper articles about Schutz.

Date of Accession

Unknown

Bio History Note

The scope of these materials was so broad that an Excel program was used to describe them. The information was too vast to be accepted by the accession page so the description of this collection was divided between several pages designated as MC2011/227[ plusFolder Numbers]. Professor J. Raymond Schutz was a man of many capabilities. He was a professor at Manchester College for almost 20 years, a husband, father and farmer, a highly sought after public speaker, pastor and minister of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester, Indiana, candidate for Congress in 1932 (Indiana) and a contendor in the 1936 race for Governor. Schutz was also an outstanding official in the local, state and International Kiwanis Club and became President, and then Chairman, of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana, leading the company to highly acclaimed economic success. All of this was accomplished before J. R. reached 55 years of age, dying unexpectedly at home [age 54] on 29 March 1945. Included are items from Mrs. Schutz as well. Folder #85 helps set the scene for Schutz's speeches and political ventures and combined with other materials, the researcher can get a feel for Pre WWII Indiana and Indiana involved in war. Letters to soldiers are included as well as the names of young men from North Manchester who were killed in the war. Prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and the impact of Hitler 's Germany on Europe, were some of the major issues of the day. Schutz was a contemporary with Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

Archivist Note

The materials were delivered to Funderburg Library 16 November 2011 by Randy McGriff, husband of Nancy McGriff. A description was prepared during the remainder of November and the first two weeks of December by Jeanine M. Wine.

Description prepared 14 December by Jeanine M. Wine.

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