Trumbower Building, 1918 - 1971

File — Box: W-08, Folder: W:091

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)

Large program (35cm x 25cm) of Dedication Ceremony for Peter S. Trumbower Science Building, 10/22/1971. Includes biography of Dr. Peter S. Trumbower, 1878-1944, alumnus Class of 1899 and longtime member of its Board of Trustees. Interests as philanthropist and entrepreneur were based in Nazareth, PA. Active in community and church organizations. Served on Executive Board of Trustees and received Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Muhlenberg 1942. Program includes listing of architects, contractors and special asistance given.

Three copies of Dedication Program of The Sherman Howerter Telescope, Trumbower Science Building Lecture Hall, 10/27/1972.