History - Recruitment and Promotion, 1937 - 1959

File — Box: E-011A, Folder: E:124

Identifier: E:124

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

1937 - 1959

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

Large booklets (10 1/2: x 8 1/2 ") promoting the college: Muhlenberg College, The College (where four years of study are adapted to the specific needs of the individual student), Blueprint for the Future (Physical Education Building, Scholarships, East Hall).

The Muhlenberg College Alumni Fund 1955-'56.

"A Voyage of Discovery" - color sound film, Dramataic Documentary of an Undergraduate at Muhlenberg College; correspondence between W. V. Nixon, Director of Development, and Alan Schilin Productions of New York city, regarding creation and production of the documentary.

Personal letters of correspondence between Registrar Harry A. Benfer and prospective students.

Tri-fold brochures on The Pre-Medical Program, Preparation for Law, and Preparation for Teaching.

Brochures "What About Muhlenberg?" for prospective students.