War, Civilian Defense, 1941 - 1942

File

Identifier: E:129 (transferred, see below)

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

1941 - 1942

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

'The Muhlenberg College Cadet Platoon', established Company F, Allentown Armory; MC recognized as unit of Lehigh County Council of Defense '42; Charles R. Stecker appt. Civil Defense Director of college '42; first aid instruction, air raid drills; booklet "The U.S. Citizens Service Corps"; "Why Save Tin Cans?"; 1941-1942