Centennial of Naming of Muhlenberg College, 1966 - 1968

File — Box: E-06

Identifier: E:067

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

1966 - 1968

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

Celebratory programs from: Bach Choir/orchestra concert, "Once to Every Man", fall and spring semester activities, 100th Anniversary of the Naming of Muhlenberg College; schedule of events and program 9/26/48; 8 page Centennial Celebration article in Sunday Call-Chronicle special section 11/5/67 "New Vistas in Liberal Education"

Four page pamphlet includes listing of Fall Semester Activities: September 20, Opening Convocation with Dr. Earl J. McGrath; October 4, Affiliate Artist Norman Paige, October 7-28, Photographic Exhibit - Muhlenberg's Younger Years in Seegers Union daily; October 19-20, Visiting Scholar Dr. Sidney Hook; October 20, Allentown Alumni Club Testimonial by Dr. James E. Swain; October 31 - 450th Reformation Celebration performance of "Once to Every Man" in Egner Chapel; November 1, 450th Reformation Celebration features Philadelphia Chamber Symphony, the Bach Choir, and a speaker; November 15, Board of Associates Dinner to Celebrate the Publication of "The History of the College" with guest Max Frankel; November 19, Festival Concert in Egner Chapel with Muhlenberg College Choir and orchestra.