Coeducation - General, 1942 - 1955

File — Box: E-11

Identifier: E:117

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

1942 - 1955

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

Report of board members on joint committee to consider coeducation includes 3 recommendations; economic considerations; differences between secular and religious institutions; salary considerations; statement to Synod; listing of resources available at MC; Female student enrolled in Chemistry class as "Special Student" 1949

June 1955, Volume 32, Number 2 issue of "The Lutheran Brotherhood B ond" features spread on "Muhlenberg Prepares for Co-education"