Muhlenberg College , 1867 - 1902

File — Box: E-06

Identifier: E:059

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to Allentown Seminary, Allentown Military and Collegiate Institute, Allentown Preparatory School, bicentennial/centennial celebrations, coeducation, The Muhlenberg Five, EVI, honorary degrees conferred, Middle Atlantic States evaluation, college seal and mace, S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps), strategic plans, and much more.

Includes newspaper clippings, booklets, programs, catalogs, marketing brochures, calendars, fliers, legal documents, photos, sermons, and surveys.

Dates

1867 - 1902

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

Laying of the Cornerstone booklet 1867, undated Inaugural address, handwritten report on relations of PA synod to MC, student grade card 1869, Junior Exhibition 1871; treasurer's receipts for student tuition/board 1899-1902; college considers moving; Muhlenberg College 24 page booklet 1867-1892, written in German, includes Presdient Seip, Professors Richards, Garber, Wackernagel,Bauman, Ettinger, Herbst, Dieter; President Board of Trustees G.W. Spieker, Repaz, Secretary of Board Ziegenfuss, financial agent Cooper