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Lois Stratton Scrapbook

Collection — Box: I

Identifier: SC-129

Scope and Contents The Lois Stratton (1909) scrapbook is black and oblong, measuring 11 x 7. The contents are loose from the binding. A sheet tucked into the front describes its contents: invitations, play programs, name tags, literary society menus, student handbooks, pressed flowers and commencement exercises. Photos include faded images of gathered students, in buildings and outdoors. Stratton's diploma is pasted in the back, indicating her graduation from the Wheaton College School of Music.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Long Range Planning Committee Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-06-020

Scope and Contents Minutes of Long Range Planning Committee

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Lottie Holman O'Neill Collection

Collection

Identifier: SC-022

Scope and Contents This collection comprises memorabilia from various times in the life of state legislator Lottie Holman O'Neill.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Louis H. Evans, Sr. Papers

Collection — Container: Books/CDs

Identifier: SC-031

Scope and Contents The papers of the late Dr. Louis H. Evans, Sr. were received by the Wheaton College Special Collections in 1987. Dating from 1915 to 1981, they were donated by his wife, Marie. The major portion of the collection consists of sermon notes and materials used by Dr. Evans from the 1930s to the 1970s. The collection also contains biographical information, photographs, audio recordings, correspondence, 16 mm. films, and writings by Dr. Evans. The "sermon material" was received in the...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Louis Napoléon Beaudry (Boudrye) Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-161

Scope and Contents The journals in the collection cover an incomplete fourteen year period, beginning 1853-1863 and ending 1866-1867. A great majority of his entries after his marriage were written in short hand and are not translated. According the a series of journals (1863-1865) published in 1996 as War journal of Louis N. Beaudry by a great-great grandson, these journals had been left behind when Beaudry's eldest daughter Millie and her family moved from their home in the 1930s (p. ix). The collection also...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Louise C. Johnson Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-146

Scope and Contents The Louise C. Johnson scrapbook is oblong, measuring 12 X 8 1/2. The College crest is imprinted on the cover and the book dated 1925. The first several pages cite the names and address of classmates, written by them to Johnson, including reflections and remarks. Notes, napkins, recital lists, drawings, room assignment cards, homecoming programs, articles. cartoons, graduation invitations and daily schedules are pasted within, comprising the bulk of the book. Photographs portray campus faculty...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Luci Shaw Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-046

Scope and Contents The Luci Shaw Collection includes the papers of Luci Deck Shaw Hoyte. Luci Shaw, her professional name, is an accomplished poet, essayist, and teacher. Included in the papers of this poet and publishing executive are correspondence, manuscripts, and published works. Her papers comprise 39 linear feet of material. Correspondence includes personal, family, as well as professional and business. The various correspondence cover the years of 1922 to the present, with the earliest being...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Lucille Swanson Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-157

Scope and Contents The Lucille Swanson scrapbook is black, its hinges bound with a white leather strip. It measures 16 1/2 x 12 1/2, and features the Wheaton College crest embossed on its cover. The first pages are inscribed with names and addresses of classmates. The next section features black and white photos of students and campus scenes, with a few images showing trips to Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and a Senior Sneak to Turkey Run State Park, Indiana. The remainder of the book includes paste-ins of...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Luella Edwards Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1.A

Identifier: SC-173

Scope and Contents The Luella Edwards scrapbook is composed exclusively of photos. The images, two or three to a page, serve as a travelogue, detailing a 1930s trip from the campus of Wheaton College to the Black Hills science station. There are several striking shots of the North Dakota wastes, and the construction of Mt. Rushmore. The album is black, measuring 7 1/4 x 10 1/4. Folded and tucked into the back is a 1937 copy of The Sunday School Messenger, featuring an article about "The Little Brown Church in the...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Lyle Dorsett Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-083

Scope and Contents The Lyle Dorsett papers relate to Dorsett's research for an uncompleted project on Ulysses S. Grant from the early 1980s.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Madeleine L’Engle Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-003

Scope and Contents The Madeleine L'Engle Collection is composed of a variety of materials illustrating the life and works of this popular author and speaker. The items date from 1919 to the present and include correspondence, manuscripts, articles, photos, papers written by L'Engle, awards, interviews, book announcements and reviews, biographical and family information, some art work and a number of miscellaneous items. The collection is composed largely of material sent to the college by the author, although the...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Malcolm Forsberg Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-108

Scope and Contents The Malcolm Forsberg Papers are composed of correspondence from Malcolm's time at Wheaton College, 1930-1932. As well, there are grade slips and memorabilia items.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Malcolm Muggeridge Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-004

Scope and Contents The collection of papers traces the pilgrimage of this individual from his roots in socialism through his long search for meaning in life, until he finally embraced Christianity. Throughout his life he took a strong stand on various issues of ethics in government, sanctity of life and moral conduct. He prophesied concerning the woes due a civilization that would not take heed to the decay he described.The collection includes correspondence, manuscripts by Malcolm, over 940...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Margaret and Kenneth P. Landon Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-038

Scope and Contents The papers of Kenneth P. and Margaret Landon present unique views into the life and culture of Southeast Asia. Margaret, best known for her work Anna and the King of Siam, and Kenneth, a Presbyterian missionary and later Southeast Asia specialist with the U.S. State Department, were both graduates of Wheaton College. Both exhibit distinct qualities that offer the researcher many opportunities.The collection is organized into 12 series (Biography/Correspondence, Siam Missionary...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Marian Jane Downey Papers

Collection

Identifier: SC-190

Scope and Contents Marian J. Downey Papers is composed of a small amount of correspondence from the 1930s, a few manuscripts and class notes from her years as Professor of English at Wheaton College from 1926-1950, and primarily numerous folders of secondary material likely accumulated during her teaching tenure.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Marjorie E. Smith Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-210

Scope and Contents The Marjorie E. Smith ('48) scrapbook is a embossed black photo album measuring 10 x 7. There is an introductory letter from Smith dated 1999 describing the album's contents of annotated photos from her trip to the Black Hills, South Dakota in Summer 1947. Highlights include: Field Anthropology class with Dr. Mixter; bird watching photos; outdoor commencement with Dr. Edman.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mark A. Noll Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-116

Scope and Contents The bulk of this collection consists of Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals (ISAE) Conference notes, book manuscripts, and articles. The ISAE Conference notes include information from conferences from the early 1980s through the early 1990s and include letters of correspondence, conference schedules, and papers written by conference participants. The books and manuscripts includes works written from as early as 1983 and into the early 1990s. Many include correspondence,...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Martha Dunham Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-148

Scope and Contents The Martha Dunham scrapbook measures 10 1/4 x 14. It is black and tied with a string, spanning the years 1938-9. Tucked into the front are two notebook sheets with handwritten notes, briefly explaining the contents of the scrapbook. Included are campus event invitations, holiday cards, pressed flowers, invoices and campus publications such as the Bulletin and the Record. The pages are numbered to 51, although the total page count exceeds that figure.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mary F. McDonald Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-212

Scope and Contents The Mary F. McDonald ('10) scrapbook is a compact gray-blue bound 9 x 6

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mary Meter Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-137

Scope and Contents The hinged cover of this scrapbook, inscribed as "Scraps," are made of blond decorative wood, measuring 7 X 9. "Scraps" features the memories of Miss Mary Meter of Northville, NY, '43. It includes freshman programs, grade cards, literary society invitations, one pressed flower, itineraries for Women's Glee Club, typed Bible verses, "thank you" cards and a few personal notes to friends. Additional casual, handwritten notes describe the particulars of events such as the All Informal, simply...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mary Ruth Howes Scrapbooks

Collection — Box: 1and3

Identifier: SC-184

Scope and Contents The three Mary Ruth Howes ('53) scrapbooks contain clippings, memorabilia and campus-related programs. The first is an 11 x 14 white covered album, bound with gold cord with Wheaton College and the college seal in blue felt lettering. It covers the 1949-1950 academic year and includes athletic programs and clippings of the 1950 Revival, and groundbreaking for the Nicholas Library and Memorial Student Center. The second scrapbook is 12x12, deep red in color and covered with roses. It covers...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mattie Woodard Sketchbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-213

Scope and Contents The Martha B. "Mattie" Woodard sketchbook contains laboratory notes and drawings from her Zoology course by Professor R.C. Mullenix taken spring 1899. The 10x7x.5 inch sketchbook was from Boyer's Series of Science Tablets designed by E.R. Boyer, published by Central School Supply House, Chicago, 1895. The tablet sold for 40 cents and containted thirty sheets of both high-grade drawing paper and ruled paper, bound with cardboard covers and cloth-bound edge and brass fasteners. Included are...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Max Reich Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-091

Scope and Contents The collection is organized into eight series (Biographical, Correspondence, Diaries/Notes, Sermons, Poetry, Published Materials, Secondary, Photographs). The bulk of the collection is found in Reich's writings, either manuscript or published, related to Hebrew Christian matters.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

May Harshbarger Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-167

Scope and Contents The May Harshbarger material comprises a single composition book, containing handwritten essays and exercises. Her prose is marked with occasional marginal corrections. Tucked into the front are three "Rolls of Honor" and a "Certificate of Examination" from St. Mary's School of Knoxville, IL. These documents date from 1877, '78 and '79. The book is faded black, 7 x 8.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

McMillan Theological First Editions Collection

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-191

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Merrill C. Tenney Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-111

Scope and Contents Included in this collection are manuscripts of articles appearing in the Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, correspondence with the contributors, and papers relating to the mechanics of the compilation and production of the dictionary. Correspondence between Dr. Tenney and Peter DeVisser traces the history of the project from its inception to production. Numerous Wheaton College faculty and alumni participated in the project.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mignon Rittenhouse Papers

Collection — Box: I.1

Identifier: SC-092

Scope and Contents The collection are organized into seven series (Biographical, Correspondence, Legal/Financial, Manuscripts, Photographs, Published Material and Secondary). The collection is concentrated within the manuscripts and secondary series, both containing materials relating to two of Rittenhouse's books, The Amazing Nellie Bly and Seven Women Explorers. Manuscripts also contains poetry written by Rittenhouse. Correspondence is both business-related and personal. Correspondence...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Military Science Department (ROTC) Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-029

Scope and Contents History files, correspondence of the Military Science Department

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Mission Narratives Collection

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-229

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Multicultural Relations Committee Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-06-035

Scope and Contents Minutes, correspondence of the Multicultural Relations Committee

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Myrna Reid Grant Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-059

Scope and Contents The Myrna Reid Grant Collection mainly concern Grant's career as a writer. The bulk of the collection is formed of manuscripts and business/professional correspondence. The collection contains manuscripts of all of Myrna Grant's books published between 1974 and 1983. Multiple manuscript versions are present for many of the books, showing Grant's works in progress from early drafts to final typescripts and ultimately galley proofs. In addition to manuscripts the collection includes reviews,...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-113

Scope and Contents The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) Records organized according to: affiliates, commissions, conventions, corporate records, executive/general director, historical, media (audio, video, photographs), membership files, public affairs, public relations working files, and publications. The bulk of the collection is concentrated in corporate records, media, and public affairs.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

National Christian Association (NCA) Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC-029

Scope and Contents The National Christian Association was founded in 1868 with the purpose of organizing Christian opposition to secret societies, i.e., oath-bound orders such as the Freemasons, Knights Templar, Oddfellows, and Knights of Pythias. Researchers inquiring into the areas of Christian reform, fraternalism, and anti-secretism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries will find ample material in this collection. In addition, The Christian Cynosure (1868-1983), the official organ of the Chicago-based...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Nellie Straw Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-131

Scope and Contents The Nellie Straw (1904) scrapbook is composed of stiff black construction paper, now completely dis-attached from its binding. The "scraps" are glued directly onto the cover, and filling every page for the remainder of the book. Items include holiday cards, poems, notes to friends, invitations to recitals and literary society functions, drawings. In addition are various Wheaton College publications, such as financial reports, rulebooks and commencement programs. It measures 14 x 11.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

News Clippings

Collection

Identifier: RG-09-003

Scope and Contents The News Clippings record group constains news clippings gather internally and from clipping services and covers general college events, sports and articles of special interest to the college.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Nora Emily Kellogg Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC-168

Scope and Contents The Nora Emily Kellogg diary is written within a booklet inscribed as "National Safe Deposit Company, First National Bank Building, Chicago." The black book measures 2 3/4 X 5 1/2. Within are printed maps of the U.S. and columns for financial transactions. Miss Kellogg uses the interior primarily for citing books read and class notes.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Norman Stone Papers

Collection — Container: Books

Identifier: SC-013

Scope and Contents The Norman Stone collection (SC-13) provides a look at the development of television productions from the perspective of a director/producer. Mr. Stone's materials give an overview of the entire production process starting with the inception of an idea and following through the research, writing, casting, and editing of a successful program. This collection contains a wide variety of materials including papers, desk diaries, correspondence, and non print media. Although the collection spans the...

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Academic Affairs Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-03-002

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Academic Affairs include academic and administrative committee minutes, subject files, annual reports, financial information and grant information.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Alumni Association Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-009

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Alumni Association include correspondence, reports, financial information, subject files, research files and publicity material.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Christian Outreach Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-030

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Christian Outreach include student program minutes, histories and reports.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Development Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-001

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Development includes the files of David Roberts containing administrative committee information, planning files, reports and financial and grant information.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Graduate School Extension Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-002

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Graduate School Extension include reel-to-reel tapes of graduate courses.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Investments and Trusts Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-027

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Investments and Trusts include property and financial transaction information.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Library Administration Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-016

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Library Administration include staff information, department, academic and administrative committee minutes, annual reports and correspondence.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Media Resources Records

Collection — Box: 1(tobeprocessed)

Identifier: RG-07-028

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Media Resources include project proposals and staff meeting files.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Minority Affairs Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-004

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Minority Affairs include administrative committee files and correspondence, financial and program information and reports.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Public Relations Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG-07-006

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Public Relations include subject files for college-related events or happenings. These records are mostly from the office of Patricia Swindle.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Residence Life Records

Collection

Identifier: RG-07-031

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Residence Life include financial records, resident assistant files and electronic records (disks).

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of Student Development Records

Collection — Container: xAccession 2010-0006

Identifier: RG-07-008

Scope and Contents Records of the Office of Student Development include correspondece, academic and administrative committee files, financial information, residence material and subject and program files.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

Office of the President Records (A. Duane Litfin)

Collection — Container: Item 1

Identifier: RG-02-007

Scope and Contents Records of the President Duane Litfin include subject files, correspondence, speeches, budget and committee materials.

Found in: Special Collections, Buswell Library

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