Trexler Library - Groundbreaking, 1987 - 1988

File — Box: W-07

Identifier: W:086

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

1987 - 1988

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

Program for March 14, 1987; photo of President Messerli and live mule breaking ground on Hagan Field for new library building; profiles of architect Robert Geddes and cabinetmaker Thomas Moser;

3/20/1987 Weekly article and photo "Campaign for Muhlenberg breaks ground" for new library building (men in hard hats and suits with shovels); red doors chosen as symbol of campaign;

Cornerstone Ceremony 4/21/1988 includes Placement of Objects in Cornerstone Box by President Messerli, with Wayne R. Keck presiding Cornerstone Contents listed by Format/Description/Participant: Book, Microfilm Reels, Microfiche, Digital Tape, Floppy Disk, Videotape, Audio Cassette, Compact Disk, 35mm slides, Phonodisk, typescript, Music Manuscripts