Trumbower Building, 1918 - 1971

File — Box: W-08

Identifier: W:091

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

1918 - 1971

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

Plans to build; description of; cornerstone; dedication of Sherman Howerter Telescope; campaign brochure circa 1923; rededication 1971; Peter S. Trumbower bequeathed more than $1-million, largest individual gift given to MC; Newspaper article 1965 - Jensen cites need for new science building

Color photo postcard of front exterior (undated)

Dedication Ceremony of building 1971