Miller Memorial Carillon - Miscellaneous, 1960 - 1984

File — Box: W-05

Identifier: W:055

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to architectural plans, funding, construction, dedication of buildings/cornerstones.

Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.

Dates

1960 - 1984

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

Correspondence with Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. of Sellersville, PA - manufacturer of carillons;

Replacement of various rolls (listing of hymns); flier for "Carillon Concert" 1984 to honor birth of David A. Miller;

Tyson mentions college bell is stored in campus garage 1949; details on Schulmerich Carillons (Sellersville, PA), set to play for 15 minutes at 6:30 pm daily; hours are struck from 8 AM to 9 PM; installation cost $8,790;

Michael Bruckner gives Schulmerich Bells permission to use college's name for advertising and marketing of Carillon Campus Alert Instrument - 2009