Expansion, 1923 - 1964

File — Box: W-01

Identifier: W:005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to architectural plans, funding, construction, dedication of buildings/cornerstones.

Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.

Dates

1923 - 1964

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

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.)

Additional Description

"A Greater Muhlenberg" campaign -1923 drive to raise $1,000,000 for central wing of library, science building, gym;

1963 -$8.5 million to include nine new buildings or additions; 1964 purchase of land