Buildings and Grounds - Miscellaneous, 1898 - 1966
File — Box: W-01, Folder: W:012
Identifier: W:012
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.
Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.
Dates
- 1898 - 1966
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.)
Prospectus for property at 2225 Chew Street (Roth House), costs required to condition house for dormitory.
Tyson memo recommends naming buildings for individuals 1947; memorial archway; wall at Chew and 26th St..
John R. McAuley named Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds 1951-52.
Proposed development for faculty homes.
Laird plan for large auditorium, mentions site for women's building.
Fred W. Weiler anonymously donated benches for German Club's Garden Memorial 8/42.
Reports to Board of Trustees 1958-60.
East Hall, West Hall, Memorial Hall, Miller Memorial Carillon (4/3/60).
Description of three tracts of land under lease to the city 1955.
Mention of the Muhlenberg Oak, a rare native tree - 1956.
Newspaper article/photo of William Wanfried campus employee, who uses ingenuity mixed with seeds to keep college grass green - 1950.
College purchases 339 N. Leh St. for its presiden and 2333 Liberty St. for residence of new Director of Admissions - 1963.
Listing of eight properties owned by college, totaling 74.467 acres - 1965.
Amount of acreage college owns, about 72 acres.
Notice in ATO fraternity publication of its property location in relation to campus - 1926.
Campus faculty housing never developed as some expected.
11/10/1898 bill from Kuhl, Bernheim and Company (610 Hamilton Street, Allentown) for furniture and draperies.
The Commons: small, wallet-sized black and white photo of The Commons.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Muhlenberg Commons 1916 includes menu, football results of the 1916 season, photos of coach Dr. Price and captain Lawrence Caskey.
Newspaper article "Auditorium Proposed In Parkway - 'Berg Offers 8-Acre Site" 5/4/1966.
Newspaper article "Muhlenberg May Offer Civic Center Site Free" - 5/3/1966.
(2) CDs, undated, labeled "campus pics" and "Muhlenbeg photos".
Architectural drawings for F. W. Olin Academic Center (undated, never developed).
Tyson memo recommends naming buildings for individuals 1947; memorial archway; wall at Chew and 26th St..
John R. McAuley named Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds 1951-52.
Proposed development for faculty homes.
Laird plan for large auditorium, mentions site for women's building.
Fred W. Weiler anonymously donated benches for German Club's Garden Memorial 8/42.
Reports to Board of Trustees 1958-60.
East Hall, West Hall, Memorial Hall, Miller Memorial Carillon (4/3/60).
Description of three tracts of land under lease to the city 1955.
Mention of the Muhlenberg Oak, a rare native tree - 1956.
Newspaper article/photo of William Wanfried campus employee, who uses ingenuity mixed with seeds to keep college grass green - 1950.
College purchases 339 N. Leh St. for its presiden and 2333 Liberty St. for residence of new Director of Admissions - 1963.
Listing of eight properties owned by college, totaling 74.467 acres - 1965.
Amount of acreage college owns, about 72 acres.
Notice in ATO fraternity publication of its property location in relation to campus - 1926.
Campus faculty housing never developed as some expected.
11/10/1898 bill from Kuhl, Bernheim and Company (610 Hamilton Street, Allentown) for furniture and draperies.
The Commons: small, wallet-sized black and white photo of The Commons.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Muhlenberg Commons 1916 includes menu, football results of the 1916 season, photos of coach Dr. Price and captain Lawrence Caskey.
Newspaper article "Auditorium Proposed In Parkway - 'Berg Offers 8-Acre Site" 5/4/1966.
Newspaper article "Muhlenberg May Offer Civic Center Site Free" - 5/3/1966.
(2) CDs, undated, labeled "campus pics" and "Muhlenbeg photos".
Architectural drawings for F. W. Olin Academic Center (undated, never developed).
Creator
- Muhlenberg College (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the College Archives (Muhlenberg College Collection) Repository
Contact:
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
[email protected]
Trexler Library
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
[email protected]