These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
These files are CONFIDENTIAL and not for Public Use.
They are Administrative files relating to the PMC Museum. Includes the following:
Information about films and cassettes, primarily PMC related.
Information about models for Indiana Jones.
Information about images gotten from Temple Urban Archives.
Information about notable people from Chester.
Information about Delaware County Archives and Delaware County Population.
Papers related to the PMC Museum from 2016. Includes correspondence about the usage agreement with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and Draft Copy of "Cadets who have died in service to the nation".
These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
This is a CONFIDENTIAL notebook containing information about the budget of the PMC Museum.
These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Notebook of donations to the PMC Museum. CONFIDENTIAL.
This notebook includes a list of all donations to the PMC Museum up until June 2016. The first list is by accession number, and the second list is alphabetical.
This notebook also includes the original complete Accession Record for donations to the PMC Museum up until June 2016 from donors listed alphabetically from A-L. See box 1097 for the remainder of the alphabet.
These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Notebook of donations to the PMC Museum. CONFIDENTIAL.
This notebook includes the original complete Accession Record for all donations to the PMC Museum until June, 2016, listed alphabetically from M-Z. See box 1096 for the accession records from the first part of the alphabet.
In addition, the notebook also includes both a list of the inventory of items owned by the PMC Museum, as well as a list of PMC Museum items on display in the PMC Museum as of June, 2010.
DVD of images used in PMC Museum Cadet Life exhibit that opened in the fall of 2012. Also includes additional images considered for use in the exhibit.
An archival copy of this CD can be found in Box 1 Archival CDs & DVDs.
These images are in digital format and can also be found in the Wolfgram Cloud in the folder "PMC Museum Images", then under the subfolder "Cadet_Life".
These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Notebook of various lists related to the PMC Museum. CONFIDENTIAL
Lists include PMC Committee Members, Class Lists, 1956 Alumni Directory, and information about Joseph Nevil, Benjamin Morely, and Lewis Young.
These materials are CONFIDENTIAL. They were given to the Archives by Becky Warda, former Collections Manager for the PMC Museum.
Part of this box contains CONFIDENTIAL information. See below.
Box includes a copy of the book writtetn by John Norton titled "Widener College: Minimzing Conflict in Accomplishing Change". Box also includes CONFIDENTIAL information about John Norton.
Copies of Widener/PMC Alumni Directories from 1973 and circa 1980.
Collection of scans of material, including photographs, yearbook pages, and more, used in the Pennsylvania Military College Museum Anniversary Exhibit for 2014 which celebrated the 50th reunion of the class of 1964. The scans are in digital format and located in the Wolfgram Cloud in a folder titled "1964_Exhibit".
Collection of scans of material, including photographs, yearbook pages, and more, used in the Pennsylvania Military College Museum Anniversary Exhibit for 2015 and 2016, which celebrated the 50th reunion of the class of 1965 and 1966. The scans are in digital format and located in the Wolfgram Cloud in folders titled "1965 Exhibit" and "1966 Exhibit".
All of these materias can also be found in the Wolfgram Digital Collections in the exhibit "PMC 50th Anniversary Exhibits". NOTE: The 1964 exhibit is located in a different folder from the rest of these exhibits, but all can be found by searching in the Wolfgram Cloud for the names 1964_Exhibit, 1965 Exhibit, 1966 Exhibit.
Material relating to the Pennsylvania Military College Museum (PMC Museum), which opened on October 14, 2000. The museum is housed in a newly constructed wing of the Alumni Auditorium. This box includes:
Clippings about the opening of the museum;
List of contents of a previous PMC Museum;
List of the photographs included on the Museum's Timeline;
Copies of poem "I Am the Corps" written by Frank Gilliam, class of 1973.
Photographs of the opening reception;
Video of PMC Museum Opening Ceremony and Dedication, 2000.
List of films available as of October, 2000 (on videocassette) relating to Pennsylvania Military College.
Donation by Vic Rumore of clipping and PMC Parents Bulletins. His father, Edwin Miles, graduated from PMC in 1905. Vic was PMC Class of 1960.
The Distinguished Alumni Brochure (Booklet) handed out at Homecoming 2001. This contains biographies of R. Kelso Carter, Class of 1867; Bill Stern, Class of 1930; Cecil B. DeMille, attended PMC 1896 to 1898; Burt Mustin, Class of 1903; Rukard Hurd, Class of 1878; Leslie C. Quick, Jr., (Leslie Quick), Class of 1950; General John H. Tilelli, Class of 1963.
Sabre & Sash, Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Military College Cadet Class of 1950, 2003.
Letters concerning the beginning of the PMC Museum, written by President Bruce to Russell Bragg and Leslie Quick. (Donated by President Harris' office.)
Program from the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial that was on campus May, 2007.
DVD with PMC films from Walter Reasor, donated to the Archives by Ron Romanowicz and Don Charles.
DVD entitled "Pass in Review" created by PMC Museum Committee Members. Includes videos of the "PMC Story". 1920's film clips, including General Pershing's campus visit; Atlantic City Boardwalk Bowl 1961 (PMC vs. Kings Point, US Merchant Marine Academy); a 1966 PMC Parade; Pershing Rifles Highlights; PMC Band wins 1965 National ROTC . Competition (two selections); PMC Band at 1966 Mardi Gras; PMC Band at 1966 Eagles vs. Cowboys game (two selections). Also a Proof Copy of the "Pass in Review" DVD. Archival copies of some of these DVDs can be found in Box 3 Archival CDs & DVDs.
DVD with films donated by Andy Fraser; includes "Chuck Up Front" (features Charles March '66, the Drum Sergeant, leading the 1965 year PMC Band. The parade is in front of Old Main on 14th Street. The occasion is unknown.) and "PMC Alma Mater 1965" (a recording of Old Main's original Albie Filoretto carillon playing a portion of the PMC Alma Mater. This was recorded by Band member David Rittman '65 in that class year. The carillon has since been renovated.).
DVD of images used in PMC Museum Cadet Life exhibit that opened in the fall of 2012. Also includes additional images considered for use in the exhibit. An archival copy of this CD can be found in Box 1 Archival CDs & DVDs.These images can also be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "PMC Museum Cadet Life Exhibit".
DVD of photographs purchased from Historical Society of Pennsylvania, some of which were used in PMC Museum Exhibits. These photographs require permission from the HSP before they can be used. Topics include: Polo, Football, Calvary, and Student Life. An archival copy of this CD can be found in Box 2 Archival CDs & DVDs. These photographs can also be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "Wolfgram Cloud Historical Society of PA Photos".
CD of poster Cadet Corps Commanders printed in 2014.
PMC Museum Guest Book signed by visitors.
Photographs and negatives of images found on the Pennsylvania Military College Museum Timeline and in the Pershing Rifles, Distinguished Alumni, and Boardwalk Bowl Exhibits.
Note: These images were digitized by the exhibit designer, not by Widener University.
Material relating to the Pennsylvania Military College Museum (PMC Museum), which opened on October 14, 2000. The museum is housed in a newly constructed wing of the Alumni Auditorium. Box includes photographs and other materials found on the Museum's Timeline and in the museum exhibits.
Non-Photograph items include the following:
Cover of 1955 Seventeen Magazine issue featuring PMC Cadets
Copies of Bill Stern's diplomas from the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming.
PMC News from May, 1917
Dome from 1972 with headline "Trustees Dissolve Corps"
Dome from 1972 with headline "We're Now Widener College"
Bulletins from PMA 1883 and 1885
May 1959 issue of PMC Alumni Bulletin including photograph of String Band and also aerial views of campus.
Copy of quote from Warren Harding "If I had a dozen sons I'd send every one of them to PMC for here you make men" from the Handbook of Fourth Class Knowledge circa 1969.
Photographs include:
Cadets playing Push Ball in the snow (sometimes spelled Pushball)
Double exposure of Hyatt's Funeral and Cadets drilling
Individual photo of Cadet George Berlin
Three Polo Players with their horses
Cadets playing polo behind Old Main
E.A. Howell
Last Cadet Corps Graduating Class on steps in front of Old Main, 1972
Wolfgram Memorial Library
Aerial Views of campus
Cadets studying aviation, 1920
Cadet dorm room in Howell Hall
General MacMorland with Maribell Whetstone, 1957
General Doolittle inspecting alumni during the Broom Drill, 1964
J. Edgar Hoover receiving Honorary Degree
Theodore Hyatt
Charles Hyatt
Frank Hyatt
William Wolfgram
Photo of John Wanamaker, General Pershing, and Charles Hyatt circa 1919.
Hyatt Hall
Jack Arnold, class of 1999, and the Broom Drill
1896 PMC Baseball Team
1908 Football Team
Page from Levi Huber scrapbook of photographs of General Charles Hyatt's Funeral, 1930.
Cadets in formation behind Old Main, mid 1950s.
Cadets in front Old Main, pictured in 1930 yearbook.
Preparatory School Students in front of Sproul Hall, late 1940's to early 1950's.
Presentation of War Bonnet, with title of "Warrior Thunderhawk" to General Charles Hyatt, by Chief Red Tomahawk of the Sioux Tribe, North Dakota, on Commencement Day, June 19, 1929.
Frank Edmundson, class of 1953 (on left) and Donald Clifton, next to him, at Scoops Frog Pond circa 1953. Frank designed the decal of the Pennsylvania Military College Cadet with the broad shoulders and large chest.
Cadets marching on field behind Old Main with original Alumni Auditorium behind them. Postcard of Old Main.
Invitation to Exhibition Drill in 1908.
View from 2nd floor of Old Main.
Postcard of "Squad 'Presenting Sabres' -- Pennsylvania Military College, Chester, PA."
Photo found in book "Hockshop" probably of William R. Simpson, class of 1918.
Photo probably of Walter S. Bastian, circa 1920.
June 16, 1920 Commencement Program.
Jousting competition at Pennsylvania Military College. Miss Higbie crowned Queen, circa 1930. Lindley C. Scarlett on left, Miss Mary Higbie of Newark, NJ in center, Major General William G. Price, Jr., on right.
Frederick Humphreys, First Military Pilot.
General Eisenhower on Campus
Photo of Cecil B. DeMille Autobiography
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PMC Pershing Rifles (circa 1950) VHS
PMC Pershing Rifles Raw – Alumni VHS
A Memorial Service in Honor of John Lance Geoghegan and William James Stephenson – 10/17/1998 VHS
PMC Marching Band – 1) 1965 New York World’s Fair 2) PMC Cadet Life 1961-1965 VHS
Class of 1957 – 40th Reunion VHS
PMC Marching Band – ROTC Band Competition - 1965 New York World’s Fair VHS
PMC Class Reunion – Class of 1930 – Swarthmore, PA 1950 VHS
Pennsylvania Military College – Pershing Rifles – Company Q-5 VHS
PMC Band – The Glory Days VHS
PMC Museum – Grand Opening/Alumni Interviews VHS
This box contains copies of the finished videos in MP4 format on disks. The videos include oral history audio files conducted in 2001 with former PMC cadets, and photographs of the topics being discussed.
These videos include:
Boardwalk Bowl
Stories of Cadet Life
Elinor Donahue and Bob Hope Visit Campus - on Ainsworth, Russell Bragg, Merv Harris
Experiences of Day Cadets - Don Ainsworth, Merv Harris, Russell Bragg, and Bob Sottile
Reactions to the Disbanding of the Corps - Don Ainsworth, Russell Bragg, Merv Harris, and David Eckard
A Defining Moment - Russell Bragg
Importance of the PMC Marching Band - Stu Perlmutter
Summer Encampment
James Spurrier - Class of 1940 (transcript available)
Polo at PMC
Mother's Day at PMC
Pershing Rifles Oral History YouTube Video
Day Cadet Experiences - Louis Pulos, Don Ainsworth, Merv Harris, Russell Bragg, and Bob Sottile
Electronic files of the finished videos are available on the Wolfgram Cloud under Oral History YouTube Videos 2015, and also on YouTube.
Archival copies of these videos can be found in Box 2 Archival CDs & DVDs.
History / Biographical
Copies of the historical videos created in 2015 and placed at that time on YouTube through the Widener University Archives Channel. These vidoes are based on Oral Histories done in 2001.
Materials donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum.
Scrapbook created by David Neimeyer 1969 - 1973. Includes clippings about the change from PMC Colleges to Widener College, including protests over the name change. This scrapbook has been digitized and can be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "David Neimeyer Scrapbook." The scrapbook can also be found on an archival CD in Box 1 Archival CDs & DVDs.
Pages include:
Leadership Guide Booklet, Notes for Use in Radiotelephone Operation, Patrol Leader's Order Card
Hand Drawn Comic "Who's Afraid of the LTC? or How to Catch 22 and 4 and Military Probation until 21 May"
Invitation to Junior Ring Dinner Dance
PMC Guard Roster, February 1, 1972
PMC Guard Roster, February 11, 1972
PMC Guard Roster, February 17, 1972
PMC Guard Roster, March 8, 1972
Senior Room SOP, October 1, 1971
Invitation to 152nd Commencement and map
Schedule of Events for 152nd Commencement, 1973
Newspaper clippings "A Professional Soldier Protests", "This theft was pretty hard to hide", and "'New' PMC Celebrates 150th Year"
Newspaper clipping "PMC Plans Study On Whether to End Cadet Corps"
Newspaper clippings "PMC to change name to Widener College July 1" and "PMC to change name again"
Newspaper clippings "PMC Cadets Charge Sellout on New Name", "Cadets Mutiny at PMC Change", and "Cadets protest PMC Name Change"
Newspaper clipping "Cadets Go Marching Out in Protest Over Name Change"
Newspaper clippings "Kapelski refuses to comment on change", "Ex-head of PMC likes new name", "Alumni greet name favorably" and "A college by any other name…"
Dome clipping "'Widener College' It Is" subtitled "Kapelski regiment brings Opposition"
Dome clipping "On "Widener College" and "There's Much Work Ahead" and newspaper photos and clippings with various opinions on the name change
Newspaper clippings "PMC is Casualty of Vietnam, Inflation" and "PMC president's critics answered"
Newspaper clipping "PMC Cadets: A proud group"
Newspaper clipping "PMC to replace cadet corps with ROTC"
Newspaper clippings "PMC Cadet Corps Will Be Disbanded" and "Only Possible Solution"
Newspaper clipping "PMC cadets to honor moms for last time"
Dome article "Trustees Dissolve Corps" subtitled "To Be
Replaced by Civilian ROTC"
Dome article "Widener Family Has Long History"
Dome articles "Dissolution Resented Despite Majority Vote", "A Beginning, Not an End", and "Letters: To a Cadet Corps Dying Young"
Lambda Chi Alpha Installation of Beta-Chi Zeta Invitiation
Special Order Number 31
Special Punishment Order Number 3
Memo to LTC Gerard T. Frey re: Special Punishment Order #3
Reduction of Punishment
Special Order Number 15
Special Punishment Order Number 20
Letter concerning The Brigardier
Graduation Parade and Commissioning Ceremony Program, May 20, 1972
Commencement Program, May 20, 1973
Letter concerning Graduation and Commissioning Parade, 20 May 1972
Letter from George Lynch concerning Neimeyer's offer of assistance with opening the school, 1971
Schedule of Events Corps Snap-Out, Oct. 27, 1971
Be a Ranger…
The Brigadier, March 1972
The Brigadier, May 1972
Charlie Company: First Platoon
Charlie Company: Second Platoon
Louis R. Kapelski Day Program
PMC 126th Birthday Ceremonial Mass
Privileges for Junior Ring Weekend
Officer of the Day Report
Consolidated Report
Daily Status Report
Special Order Number 41
Corps Birthday Celebration, 3 March 1973
Information for Final Exam Period
The Brigadier, November 1971
The Brigadier, October 1971
Conduct During January Program
Dean's List Letter 1973
Dean's List Letter 1972
Dean's List Letter 1973
This box contains Pennsylvania Military College Yearbooks donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum, including:
1958 Yearbook donated by Albert Carrozza.
Three yearbooks donated by Marvin Zinn: 1941, 1942, 1943.
This box contains Pennsylvania Military College Yearbooks donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum for the years: 1901, 1927, 1933. These yearbooks belonged to people who either signed them, or who had fellow students sign them, and thus contain special significance as a glimpse into life at the institution. The 1901 yearbook is signed by Mabel Lee Hyatt.
This box contains Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School Yearbooks donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum for the years: 1948, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, These yearbooks belonged to people who had fellow students sign them, and thus contain special significance as a glimpse into life at the institution.
Materials donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum.
Scrapbook created by Walter S. Bastian, Class of 1920. Donated by Emil Malinowski, Class of 1949 - 00.12.1
Scrapbook created by Frederick Gill, Class of 1961.
Two copies of a scrapbook about the 1934 PMC Football Team presented to the team by the "Citizens of Chester". Includes picture of Coach Jud Timm and also of Ed Cramp. A second copy of this 1934 PMC Football Team scrapbook has slightly different contents.
Materials donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum.
Scrapbook from 1934, creator unknown, that includes clippings about the 1934 championship football team. Also includes words to Pennsylvania Military College Alma Mater sung to the tune of Dundee, from a Scottish Psalter Episcopal Hymnal.
Scrapbook created by Levi Huber, class of 1933. Includes original photographs and clippings of General Charles Hyatt's funeral. This scrapbook and other papers related to Levi Huber have been digitized and can be found in the Wolfgram Cloud under "Levi Huber Scrapbook." (Some of the material from this scrapbook is in Box 722 because it was used in the cases below the timeline in the PMC Museum.) The digitized scrapbook can also be found on an archival CD in Box 1 Archival CDs & DVDs.
Scrapbook created by Chevy, class unknown. Scrapbook is dated 1930 - 1935. Includes many football clippings and photographs.
Materials donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum.
Two copies of a scrapbook of Senior Class Pictures from the class of 1930. Original owners were Jim Schaubel and Stuart Raub. (Note: Carl Schaubel is frequently referred to by his nickname Jim Schaubel.) 1930 Sabre and Sash Yearbook with name "Stuart H. Raub, Jr." in gold letters on front cover.
