Included are papers from Marvin Zinn, Third War Class, 1943,and Franklin H. Andrew, Class of 1933. Zinn album includes photograph of cadets around canon considered for use in mural in cafe in University Center, 2012. Also included in this box are the papers of Richard Hineline, PMPS 1943.
Marvin Zinn:
Source: Zinn, Marvin #P2010.003
Photo with 5 cadets, each signed
Photo of 6 cadets; color guard
Photo of Alumni Lodge, the building that was replaced by Alumni Auditorium
Photo of 3 cadets goofing around (Marvin Zinn, Fritz Gross, Dick Mellman)
Photo of several cadets and a small canon
Photo of cadet reclining, reading; caption: "Marvin Zinn '43"
Photo of cadet drill on football field; caption: "P.M.C."
Photo of two cadets at attention in front of canon wheel
Photo of a cadet in front of building corner
Photo of line of cadets in full uniform
Photo of cadets marching
Photo of a tent; caption: “Camp at Mt. Gretna”
Photo of a gathering of men and women; caption: “Oct. 23, 1993/50th Reunion at Widener Univ.”
Photo of 8 cadets sitting at a dinner table
Photo of 3 cadets leaning against a wall
Photo of cadet holding rifle by a river; caption: “Marvin Zinn”
Formal photo of cadet; caption: “Lots of Luck Marvin you have been a swell mess mate./Gene”
Card that certifies Marvin D. Zinn as a member of the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps.
PMC Colleges Program of Events for Commencement 1968
Paper with names and numbers
Letter of thanks for donation to the 1972-1873 Annual Fund at Widener College
List of General Orders at PMC for summer 1941
Pamphlet soliciting funding for a restoration of Old Main, year unknown
Issue of the Dome, July 1972; concerning the change from PMC Colleges to Widener College
Issue of Impact Magazine for Alumni, Summer 1972
Print of a drawing of Old Main
Booklet of the ceremonies of the presentation of the Chester Ford Motor Co. of the Army-Navy Award
Formal photo of cadet; caption: “Zinn, It’s been swell being your messmate for the past few years. Best of luck always and be good. Sincerely, “Shippy””
Formal photo of cadet
Formal photo of cadet; caption: “Marvin, As a welcome addition to a mess theres [sic] nothing more a mess head could wish for. I want to thank you for helping make it what it was, a lively cheerful place, that broke up the routine of the day. I’ve only known you for a year but I value our friendship as something which would be difficult to place a value upon. Keep your chin up boy and always stay your old smiling self. Maurice
Formal photo of a cadet; caption: “Best of luck to a fine mess mate/Phil.”
Papers of Franklin H. Andrew. Description of Contents:
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. Baltimore University, Sat. Nov. 7, 1931
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. Muhlenberg, Sat. Nov. 19, 1932
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. Upsala College, Sat. Oct. 10, 1931
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. Gallaudet College, Sat. Oct. 31, 1931
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. Albright, Sat. Oct. 17, 1931
P.M.C. Football Program; P.M.C. vs. St. Joseph’s College, Thurs. Nov. 26, 1931
Ticket: Amateur Boxing Championships, Convention Hall, Saturday Oct. 31, 1931. Writing on side: “Walt. Layer K.O.d Bishop Hart in 3rd”
News Clipping from Public Ledger – Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1931: Picture of boxers titled “Snapped as Hart’s Crown was Slipping”; Caption: “Above photo shows Walter Layer and Bishop Hart during heavyweight semifinals of Evening Ledger amateur tournament held last night at Convention Hall. Layer scored a third-round knockout, thus eliminating last year’s heavyweight champion. Jack Moran, Arena, won the 1931 title by defeating Layer in the three-round final.”
P.M.C. football schedule card for 1931
Ticket Stub for Football game at Franklin Field, Sat. Nov. 5, 1932; Pittsburg versus Pennsylvania
Ticket Stub for P.M.C. football game at P.M.C. Stadium
Ticket Stub for P.M.C. football game at Albright Stadium; Sat. Oct. 15, 1932
P.M.C. Football Schedule and Score Card for 1931; Coach – Judson Timm, Captain – Franklin H. Andrew
Menu: Pennsylvania Military College Football Team Luncheon; Nov.5, 1932
Slip granting leave of absence for Cadet Andrew from P.M.C. from 12:30 p.m. April 25, 1931 until 1 a.m. April 26, 1931; signed by Thomas E. Leet – Captain and Adjutant
Menu: Reading, New Jersey Central Dining Car Service; P.M.C., Sat. Oct. 4, 1930
Slip granting leave of absence for Cadet Andrew from P.M.C. from 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 1932 until 10 p.m. Feb. 14, 1932; signed by Thomas E. Leet – Captain and Adjutant
Slip from the “Quartermaster of P.M.C.” – blank
Slip granting leave of absence for Cadet Andrew from P.M.C. from 12:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 1931 until 10 p.m. Nov. 29, 1931; signed by Thomas E. Leet – Captain and Adjutant
Program for P.M.C.’s 1933 Commencement
Invitation to P.M.C.’s 1933 Commencement Ceremonies from Franklin H. Andrew in Envelope to Miss. Sally E. Hunkle
Program of Services at St. Paul’s Church in Chester, P.A. – Baccalaureate Sermon, P.M.C., June 5, 1932
Program and Menu for a meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers at P.M.C.; Nov. 20, 1931
Leaflet for the Annual P.M.C. Football Banquet; Nov. 26, 1931; Captain Bud Andrew, ‘33
Invitation to the Annual P.M.C. Football Banquet; Nov. 26, 1931; writing on side: “V. Susquehanna”
Invitation to the Annual P.M.C. Football Banquet; Nov. 26, 1931
Leaflet for the Annual P.M.C. Football Banquet; Nov. 27, 1930; Captain – Galen Warren, ‘31
P.M.C. Report of Delinquent Tours for 1/13/32; incl. 17 cadets, hours of “delinquent tours”, and signature initials by Cadets
Football Schedule and Score Card for Church Farm School, Glen Loch, P.A., 1931 Season; incl. Fri. Oct. 30th Game against P.M.C. Freshman team
Program and Menu for the Chester High School Football Banquet; Dec. 4, 1930; incl. Guests of Honor Frank Hyatt and Bud Mc Andrews
Program of Events for the Annual Review and Competitive Drill: Girls’ Battalion – John Wanamaker Commercial Institute
Work Detail Orders for Feb. 15, 1932; incl. Sargt. Of the Guard, Sergeant Andrew
Work Detail Orders for Feb. 1, 1932; incl. Sargt. Of the Guard, Sergeant Andrew
News Clipping; April 1, 1932; Spotlight on the P.M.C. Polo Team; Photo Title: “Tableaux Champions”, Article Title: “‘NEED MORE MEN, FEWER STUDENTS’ –Col. Hyatt to Loyal P.M.C. Alumni”
News Clipping; Thurs. June 20, 1929; Article Title & Caption: “P.M.C. Polo Captain Wed in 1927, Friends Find – Elopement of Charles J. Bower and Philadelphia Girl to Media Nearly Two Years Ago is Revealed on Day of Graduation—Announcement Made at Fraternity Dinner”
News Clipping; various pictures of activities in Swarthmore & at Drexel Institute
News Clipping: Evening Public Ledger—Philadelphia, Thurs. June 20, 1929; Photos of a Mock Battle at P.M.C. in front of Old Main at Commencement
News Clipping: Evening Public Ledger—Philadelphia, Wed. June 7, 1933; Photos of P.M.C. Commencement and various local activities (ripped into 3 pieces)
The Hineline Family papers:
Frank Budd Hineline Sr. attended Pennsylvania Military College for two years, 1917 and 1918. His two sons – Frank Budd Hineline Jr. and Richard Haines Hineline – both attended the Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School. Frank Hineline Jr. graduated from PMPS in May 1942, and Richard Hineline graduated from PMPS in February 1943.
We have from 1917:
Copy of a letter written by Frank Hineline Sr. to his father, Frank J. Hineline, dated May 1917
Photocopies of Frank B. Hineline taken in 1917, including one with his mother and another with his father.
We have from 1942:
PMC dance card invitation from May 1st, 1942 (to Miss Phyllis Morrow from Cadet Hineline)
PMC Change in Drill Schedule – Oct. 12, 1942; Oct. 16, 1942; Oct. 26, 1942
Memorandum re: Varsity Eligible Squad lunch time – Oct. 23, 1942
NRA 50-FT/ Junior Target for Richard Hineline – Oct. 22, 1942
Memorandum re: Recruit Dance – Oct. 22, 1942
PMC Air Raid Instruction booklet – March 15, 1942
PMC reports to be explained before military board, such as “Talking after caution during exam” and “Failure to place rifle in proper rack” – May 14, 1942; Oct. 8, 1942
Pennsylvania Military Prearatory School Graduation Exercises Program – May 18, 1942 (Frank Budd Hineline Jr.)
Third Presbyterian Church Baccalaureate Service Program – May 17, 1942
PMC Leave Slips for Cadet Richard Hineline (215) – August 15 and 22, 1942
PMC Report Cards for Cadet Richard Hineline – Dec. 18, 1941; July 17, 1942; and Nov. 25, 2942
PMC Prep School Report for Cadet Richard H. Hineline – March 26, 1942
PMC “Details for Tomorrow” – Nov. 3, 1942
PMC typed “Daily Schedule” – no date
1942 and 1943 Yearbooks with pictures of Richard Hineline in them.
Hineline papers were donated by Richard Haines Hineline, Jr. (P2013.004)
Physical Condition
Fragile
Custodial History
Materials donated to the Archives from the PMC Museum.