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Haas Library - Tower, 1982 - 1999

 File — Box: W-04
Identifier: W:045

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

  • 1982 - 1999

Creator

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.)

Named "The David A. Miller Memorial Tower", named in memory of David A. Miller Class of 1894, journalist, philanthropist; based on 'Tom Tower' at Christ Church, Oxford; Dome; symbolism

"History Rings from Muhlenberg College's Bell Tower" article and photos in WEST END LIVING NEWSPAPER Spring 2022 issue; photos of tower construction 1927, dedication 1929; brief biography of David Miller, mention of sons Samuel W. and Donald P.; Schulmerich Carillons Inc.; college librarian Christine Fiedler

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the College Archives (Muhlenberg College Collection) Repository

Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States