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The Lycoming College Collection begins after the accreditation of the Williamsport Dickinson Seminary and Junior College as a four year college. It is a growing collection that chronicles the evolution of this small liberal arts institution, and will include photographs, annuals, catalogs, event programs, alumni newsletters, and promotional material. Student life is represented in publication and information concerning organizations and activities. Continuing in the tradition of the forerunners of the college, a rich musical, theatrical, and artistic environment is documented. Athletics also figure prominently in this collection. An expanding collection of faculty and presidential papers have been contributed, along with records from the libraries, Archival items include assorted artifacts, numerous photographs, and a collection of scrapbooks spanning forty-five years.

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1966 Task Force

College administrators, Lycoming College (1948)

According to the April 1966 issue of the Lycoming Alumni Bulletin, a task force was established to ""take an overview of Lycoming as it is today and where it needs to go as to determine whether changes, major or minor, are needed."" Members of the task force were, from left to right: Dr. Robert H. Byington, Dr. James K. Hummer, Robert H. Ewing, Dr. Robert W. Rabold, Dr. Eloise Gompf, Kenneth E. Himes, Dr. Clifford O. Smith, Richard T. Stites, Dr. Paul Mojzes, and Dr. Philip R. Marshall.

Admissions Office at Lycoming College

College administrators, Students

This photo appears in the June 30, 1963 President's Report. The caption reads, "Mr. Robert A. Newcombe, Director of Admissions (shaking hands) and Mr. Frank J. Kamus, Assistant Director of Admissions, welcome freshmen to the College." The back of the photo identifies the students as Betsy Clark and Steven Vincent.

Architect's Drawing of the Exterior of the New Biology and Chemistry Building

Architectural drawings, Building construction, College administrators, Ground breaking ceremonies, Universities and colleges, Joseph A. and Clara Stabler Heim Biology and Chemistry Building (1990)

College administrators pose beside an easel with an architect's drawing of the exterior of the new biology and chemistry building during the Ground Breaking ceremony. Standing left to right, are: Dr. Shirley Van Marter, Dean of the College; Dr. Robert Angstadt, Associate Professor of Biology; Dr. David Franz, Associate Professor of Chemistry; and Lycoming College President Frederick E. Blumer.

Bishop D. Frederick Wertz

Bishops, College administrators, Wertz, D. Frederick (President 1955-1978)

Portrait of Dr. D. Frederick Wertz, President of Lycoming College from 1955-1968. Born in Lewistown, PA October 1916, he graduated from Newport High School, and earned a bachelor's degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle in 1937. He earned master's and doctoral degrees in theology from Boston College in 1939 and 1940. Before his election as president of the college in 1955, Dr. Wertz served as a pastor in several churches, and was superintendent of the Williamsport District of the Methodist Church. Dr. Wertz was elected a a bishop of the United Methodist Church in 1968. He was greatly involved as a participant and leader in community service organizations. Photo appears in the 'Lycoming College Report,' September 1972.

Board of Directors Meeting

College administrators, Conference rooms, Meetings

Lycoming College Board of Directors is photographed at a meeting of the board. Pictured, from left front at the table: Mr. Kenneth Himes, President John W. Long, Arnold A. Phipps, Mrs. H. Marshall Stecker, ____, G. Cecil Weimer, ____, Bishop C. W. Flint, Paul Gilmore, ____, George L. Stearns, ____, Judge Charles Scott Williams, L. Elbert Wilson, ____, Dr. Elvin Clay Myers, Judge Donald Larrabee, Rev. William W. Banks, Robert F. Rich.

College Administrators at Commencement 1986

College administrators, Rites and ceremonies

Harold Shreckengast, Jr., Stanton Barclay, and Lycoming College President, Dr. Frederick Blumer, pose in academic garb at the 1986 Commencement.

Dean John F. Piper, Jr. at a Birthday Celebration

College administrators, Teachers, Piper, John F., 1936-

John F. Piper, Jr., Dean of the College, poses in the lobby of Heim Science Building at his 70th birthday celebration. To mark the number of years that he has served at Lycoming College, the Dean walked 38 laps around the Quad. Those who walked laps with him donated canned goods to be presented to St. Anthony's Center and the United Churches Food pantry. Monetary donations were presented to Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The dean announced his retirement last September. The dean's birthday was November 18th.

Dean Piper's Retirement Reception in Lycoming College Archives

Celebrations, College administrators, Teachers, Students

Lisa Barrett, Judy Noble, Wilma Reeder, Susan Beidler, Dr. Edward Gabriel, Janet Hurlbert, and Julie Dougherty attend Dean Piper's retirement reception.

Dean Piper's Retirement Reception in Lycoming College Archives

Celebrations, College administrators, Teachers, Students

Dean Piper and his wife, Margaret, pose for a picture with the gorilla (Dr. Edward Gabriel) at Dean Piper's retirement reception.

Dean Piper's Retirement Reception in Lycoming College Archives

Celebrations, College administrators, Teachers, Students

Dr. John Piper holds up the Magical Quilt, made for him by Snowden Library director Janet Hurlbert.

Dean's 'Last Supper'

Celebrations, College administrators, Public speaking, Piper, John F., 1936-

Dean John F. Piper addresses the crowd at a dinner in his honor.

Dedication of John W. Long Library

College administrators, Building dedications, John W. Long Library (1951-1968, Long Administration Building 1968)

Scene from the dedication of John W. Long Library, October 20, 1951. Dr. John W. Long stands at the left side of the podium.Participants included: C. Cecil Weimer, Superintendent of the Williamsport District of the Methodist Church (Invocation); Fred G. Holloway, President of Drew University (Address); Richard H. Lundy, President of Lundy Construction Co. (Formal Presentation); Hon. Robert F. Rich, (Acceptance); Lycoming President John W. Long (Presentation for the Dedication); Bishop Charles Wesley Flint, Washington Area of the Methodist Church (Act and Prayer of Dedication); Rev. Lawrence W. Lykens, Benediction).

Dedication of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Building dedications, Business people, College administrators, Educational facilities, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall (1947-1968)

Daniel Boland, a federal official, hands the keys of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building to Arnold A. Phipps, vice president of the college Board of Directors, as Dr. John long looks on. Mr. Boland congratulated the college on taking a war surplus building and improving it. The building was dedicated to twenty-five war dead and more than four hundred World War II service men and women. Information provided in a newspaper clipping from the Williamsport Sun Gazette, Nov. 1947. Photo was published Nov. 2, 1947.

Dignitaries and the Lycoming College Choir, Commencement 1989

Graduation ceremonies, Choirs (Music), College administrators

Administrators and honorees stand at their seats in the gymnasium. The Lycoming College Choir stands behind them on the bleachers.

Dignitaries at the 1986 Commencement Ceremony

College administrators, Graduation ceremonies

A group of college administrators poses for a photo at the 1986 Commencement. Pictured, l. to r. are: Nathan Stuart; Fred Pennington; Harold Shreckengast, Jr.; Stanton D. Barclay; Kenneth Himes; James W. Harding; and Lycoming College Presidet Dr. Frederick E. Blumer. Barclay, Himes, and Harding received honorary degrees at the ceremony. Information for this description is from the Lycoming Quarterly, June 1986.

Dignitaries, Commencement 1986

College administrators, Graduation ceremonies

Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Harold Shreckengast Jr. (class of '50), at the left, poses with James Harding, center, and Lycoming College President Blumer. The men are standing on a landing overlooking the Quad.

Donald G. Remley, Director of Placement

College administrators

Donald G. Remley, Director of Placement, sits in his office. Remley also taught mathematics and physics at Lycoming College. Professor Remley worked at the college from 1946-58. 1958 Yearbook photo. [Please see yearbook link below for more information.]

Douglas McWilliams and Robert F. Rich

Business people, College administrators, Students, Rich, Robert F., 1883-1968

Douglas McWilliams and Robert F. Rich pose at a railing overlooking the Quad. To the left in the background is Rich Hall, a women's dormitory named in honor of members of the Rich family.

Dr. Blumer Congratulates Reverend Felton May, Commencement 1989

Graduation ceremonies, Clergy, College administrators, May, Felton E.

Lycoming College President Frederick Blumer congratulates Dr. Felton May, who was presented with an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree at the 1989 commencement ceremony.

Dr. Frederick E. Blumer, Commencement 1986

College administrators, Graduation ceremonies

Lycoming College President, Dr. Frederick E. Blumer, poses on a landing overlooking the Quad.

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