History of the College, 1904 - 2002

File — Box: E-12, Folder: E:131

Identifier: E:131

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

1904 - 2002

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

Pamphlets: MC Its History and Record 1927; MC 1904-1929; A Greater Muhlenberg - 1916 architectural drawing of proposed buildings; 6/7/1917 THE LUTHERAN - "Still worthy of Its Founders" - first 25 yrs of MC; 10/20/1921 "Recent History of MC" by R.C. Horn; deaths: Ettinger, Haas, Mueller, Fasig; Tyson becomes President; development of Extension School (1st female grad 1920); success in oratory; growth of honorary fraternities, plant and equipment; 11/15/67 dinner is held to celebrate publication of "A History of Muhlenberg College 1848-1967" by Dr. James Swain; 3 pamphlets, 2 issues of THE LUTHERAN; 1916-1929;

(45) page Booklet "Connecting the Past, Present, and Future: Muhlenberg Colllege, 1848-2002" Fifth Edition by Susan W. Clemens, Separtment of History, Muhlenberg College; updated by Carol / Shiner Wilson, Dean of the College for Academic Life; Orientation 2002: Includes Establishing the College, The Campus, Compulsory Chapel, Dinks, and Tug of War: The Rules, Touchstones, Traditions and Landmarks, College Symbols, College Ceremonies, Linkjs to the Wider Community, Mind, Body and Spirit, Selected Shorts, Places to Know, Presidents of Muhlenberg College, Alma Mater