Muhlenberg College in the News , 1904 - 1980

File — Box: E-07

Identifier: E:073

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

1904 - 1980

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

Copies of newspaper articles from "Chronicle and News" and "Morning Call"; Dr. Whitehorn, death of trustee Henry Lehman, John A.W. Haas chosen, sale of West End lots, Wackernagel, 1904 dorm rules, power house, honor system, first commencement from new campus, Bessie Swartz (first co-ed grad) weds, science building cornerstone laid, Mabel Knecht (first co-ed grad) dies; police called to quell 'Berg feud between freshmen and upperclass men