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Allentown Preparatory School, 1882 - 1921

 File — Box: E-01, Folder: E:005
Identifier: E:005

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to Allentown Seminary, Allentown Military and Collegiate Institute, Allentown Preparatory School, bicentennial/centennial celebrations, coeducation, The Muhlenberg Five, EVI, honorary degrees conferred, Middle Atlantic States evaluation, college seal and mace, S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps), strategic plans, and much more.

Includes newspaper clippings, booklets, programs, catalogs, marketing brochures, calendars, fliers, legal documents, photos, sermons, and surveys.

Dates

  • 1882 - 1921

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

photos of buildings and students, commencement programs, brochure; Mr. Hackeman's (Headmaster of Preparatory School) 1938 annual to Board of Trustees; Levering Tyson's critical response to it;

Small booklet 'Our College and Seminary' includes photos of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA and photos of Muhlenberg College Administration Building, Berks Hall, Rhoads Hall, The Commons, Footall game, twelve photos of college professors, new preparatory school building

Repository Details

Part of the College Archives (Muhlenberg College Collection) Repository

Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States