Orientation, 1946 - 1999

File — Box: S-02

Identifier: S:011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to Freshman Class/Freshman Week Program, honor system, intramural sports, student guides, orientation, Parent's Day/Weekend, regulations/behavior, Senior Year/Senior Week, student research/scholarship, and traditions.

Includes tickets, posters, programs, President Tyson memo, permission slip for female student, newspaper clippings, parking permit, invitations, confidential report of student committee, Freshman tags to be worn, booklets, schedules, student honor pledge, newsletters, manual, photos, "M" handbook, dormitory rules, fliers, songs and cheers.

Dates

1946 - 1999

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

Levering Tyson letter regarding success of Freshman orientation program 1939-1943;

Dr. Jensen press release regarding start of college for class of 1970;

"Opening New Doors" 1999 Newsletter for Advising Teams for First-Year Students;

Programs include schedule of daily activities, seminar/advising groups, campus map

Orientation '89 - Putting The Pieces Together, 11 page spiral bound booklet of student activities for first four days on campus