Chapel - Organ, 1931 - 1983

File — Box: W-03

Identifier: W:027

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

1931 - 1983

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

Skinner organ donated by MC Woman's Auxiliary 1931; new, larger organ installed and dedicated 1983;

Dr. Charles S. McClain is chapel organist and Director of Choirs;

Program for Service of Dedication and Recital, September 11, 1983; Program for Dedicatory Recital, October 9, 1983 with David Craighead, Organist; Program includes history of the organ with photos; details organ specifics: PEDALS, SOLO, SWELL, GREAT, Couplers, Reversible toe studs, manual pistons, general pistons and toe studs