Center for the Arts - Need for arts building, 1972 - 1974

File — Box: W-02, Folder: W:019

Identifier: W:019

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

1972 - 1974

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

"To Build or not to Build" by Paul Empie;

Newspaper articles stressing crowded conditions for art, music, performing arts, offices, classrooms;

Brochure "A Flourishing Interest - An Urgent Need".

The Center for the Arts Capstone Program: Letter to Members of the Board of Trustees Campaign Leaders from W. V. Nixon, 10/04/1974, notes Nixon will serve for a short period of time as Fund Consultant and Campaign Director for the Center for the Arts Program, enlisting leadership in all divisions.