Shankweiler Biology Building, 1966 - 2006

File — Box: W-06

Identifier: W:076

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

1966 - 2006

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

Dedication Shankweiler building.; Maurice Brown Library; John E. Trainer Biology Museum; MC Natural Science Museum; biography of John V. Shankweiler who established pre-Med program; groundbreaking for expansion and renovation; S.S. Muhlenberg; photo of lab specimens

Four students, Jason Lanham '98, Heather Clauss '98, Christy Rudderow '98, and Dan wilkin '98, write "An Open Letter to Muhlenberg Pre-Health Students" detailing their four years' experience on campus as pre-med students with tips and general information.

Blueprints for rooms 401 (radio room), labs, dark room, science auditorium, basement, and building layout of New Science Building - 12/26/1924