East Hall (Berks Hall), 1866 - 1961

File — Box: W-04

Identifier: W:033

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

1866 - 1961

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

1903 newspaper article on Berks Hall;

Poto from 1918 Ciarla; Halls E, F, and G are dedicated and named Horn, Stine, and Fritsch 1961;

Chey Funds make possible East Hall dormitory change;

Booklet for ground-breaking ceremonies for New Men's Dormitory, three story building joining north end of East Hall (April 18, 1956); 1961 Chapel service program for dedication; of Memorial Plaque naming Stine Hall in honor of Russell W. Stine;

1961 Chapel service program for dedication of Memorial Plaque naming Fritsch Hall in honor of Robert R. Fritsch

Chapel Service Program and Dedication of Memorial Plaque naming Stine Hall in honor of Russel W. Stine 1961

Two postcards, one black and white and one color, of exterior of Berks Hall (1866)

Small black and white photo of exterior view Berks Hall