Chaplain, 1937 - 2021

File — Box: D-02, Folder: D:012

Identifier: D:012

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to Admissions, budget, Career Planning and Placement, Dean of College/Faculty/Students, Development Office/development drives, estates/wills/bequests, Financial Aid, tuition, grants, Muhlenberg's libraries, Public Relations, Ministerium Appeals, Memorial Funds, Multicultural Life, Public Relations, Registrar, and scholarships.

Includes booklets, newspaper clippings, promotional and marketing materials, correspondence, statistical reports, letter heads, emails, published papers, newsletters, legal papers, photos, matriculation book, and postcards.

Dates

1937 - 2021

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

Listing of chaplains 1926-2012; installation programs for J.W. Doberstein 1943, Callista Isabelle 2012; newspaper photo/article on Carol Tomer; installation of Tomer; Kristen Glass Perez 2018; Dr. David H. Bremer is installed as college chaplain in Egner Chapel 11/16/1952; Chaplain, H. P. Cressman reports on campus conditions and religious work 1939-1942: Lutheran Students' Assoc., Muhlenberg Christian Assoc., chapel services, Christmas Carol, Lenten services - 1939-1943; Suggested ideal standard for candidates for Office of Chaplain and Head of Dept. of Religion; Levering Tyson describes religious life upon his arrival in 1937 and following years;Chaplain Cressman leaves; Doberstein becomes Chaplain 6/1/43; receives honorary Litt.D. 1/31/43; describes job responsibilities; Tyson's address at installation of Chaplain; resigns 7/30/47; Edward Horn acting head of dept; (5) copies Morning Prayer Books; (1) copy "An Independence Day Sermon"; installation program for Doberstein