Duplicate copies of the literary magazines from the late 19th century and early 20th century, including the Reveille and the Porcupine.
Also includes bound volumes of years 1898 and 1899 signed by Mabel Lee Hyatt.
For public use.
Pennsylvania Military College list of Cadets undergoing punishment (includes Cecile B. DeMille infraction and lists of other cadet infractions and sentences) 1896;
List of Cadets who were late or absent for Meals, Assembly, Military Lines, and Inspection 1900;
notes listing cadet's name, date, infraction, and person writing note 1906;
Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School Book of Infractions 1938-1939;
Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School Book of Infractions (probably 1938-1939).
Pennsylvania Military College Regulations Book:
1941, 1946, 1948-49, 1949-50, 1950, 1951 belonging to cadet no. 378, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, undated. 1954 belonging to cadet number 404.
General Regulations of P.M.C. published for parents 1956;
General Regulations of P.M.C. published for parents 1957;
1963 Honor Code.
P.M.C. College Regulations Book 1955 (Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book from 1955 Donated by Ben Greberman, brother of Bruce Werner, Class of 1952;
Cadet Regulation Book from 1959;
Cadet Regulations P.M.C. 1962;
P.M.C. Cadet Regulations 1968-1969;
Honor Manual 1969-1970;
undated P.M.C. Cadet Regulations.
The Dome is the Student Newspaper of Pennsylvania Military College, PMC Colleges, Widener College and Widener University.
Vol. 22 No. 5 December 14, 1967
"President Moll Announces $200 Tuition Hike for 68-69 Year"
Raised tuition costs
"Poll Shows Factors in Under-Age Drinking"
Drinking on campus
Editorial:
"Frankenstein at PMC?"
Code of conduct
The full text of this issue can be found online in the Digital Collections of the Wolfgram Memorial Library at digitalwolfgram.widener.edu. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome."
the Digital Collection of "the Dome," including the full text of this issue. Under "All Collections," select "Newspapers - 1947-2008 - the Dome" and search for this issue by date.
Adjutant's Books: 1862-1880, 1879-1880, 1880-1888, 1888-1896; books include a listing and description of each of the Adjutant's orders, including a description of cadet infractions and the resulting punishment, rules of conduct established by the adjutant, and a listing of appointments and promotions. Many of the orders came from Colonel Hyatt and were signed by the Adjutant.
Correspondences 1915 - 1947 including correspondence about bankruptcy, hazing (freshman), polo, dice playing, correspondence with F.D. Roosevelt, etc.
Folder 1
Memos regarding P.M.C. bankruptcy and transfer to public ownership, 1934-47
Folder 2
Hazing in different military colleges, 1937
Folder 3
Hyatt Foundation – Special meeting, financial statement, Feb. 1937
Folder 4
Interesting and beautiful letter from Frederick Eugene Powell regards to Col. Frank Hyatt, 1936
Folder 5
Hyatt Foundation meetings – financial statement – 1936
Folder 6
State deputy charge of education advice to Wm. L. Cottee, 1935-1936
Folder 7
WIP Broadcasting talks on P.M.C. Nov. 29 football rally, 1935
Folder 8
Letters between Col. Hyatt and Rev. Tumbelston, 1935
Folder 9
Wm. Prince Jr. and Major John Loveland – letters against citation of Col. Hyatt, 1935
Folder 10
Rates of board and tuition, 1935 – also cadet data
Folder 11
Board of Trustees meeting, Feb. 1935
Folder 12
Question on engineering examinations, 1935
Folder 13
List of cadets for school year 1934-1935 – tuition
Folder 14
Correspondence on loans of Frank Hyatt’s insurance and policies, 1934-1935
Folder 15
Board of Trustees meeting, Feb. 1934
Folder 16
In regards to profit on stadium, 1934
Folder 17
Schedule and orders – 1934 semester
Folder 18
Important meeting at Mr. Pew’s home to raise funds, 1934
Folder 19
Board of Trustees meeting, June 1934
Folder 20
Correspondence with John G. Pew on notes, etc. – 1933-1935
Folder 21
President’s report to the Board of Trustees, Feb. 9, 1933
Folder 22
In regards to $24,000 loan and its endorses, 1933
Folder 23
Special orders for school, 1933
Folder 24
President’s report to the Board of Trustees – Feb. 4, 1932
Folder 25
On trip to West Point, 1933
Folder 26
John G. Pew requests to see General Hyatt will, 1933
Folder 27
Life history of Robert Tumbelston and letter receiving honorary degree, 1933
Folder 28
Philadelphia Record clippings – polo efforts, other activities, 1932-1933
Folder 29
B. Lakeley Medal, 1932
Folder 30
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano – Letter, November 1932
Folder 31
Financial negotiations seek help from bank, 1932
Folder 32
On polo, 1932
Folder 33
General orders on dice playing, 1931
Folder 34
Schedules and orders for students, 1931
Folder 35
Roosevelt, Franklin D., 1930-1933
Folder 36
Changes in regulations, 1930
Folder 37
P.M.C. vs. Valley Forge – Military School questionnaires, 1928-1931
Folder 38
Letters between John G. Pew and Colonel Hyatt, 1915-1917, 1934
Folder 39
Suggestions to the faculty
Folder 40
“The Colonel’s Final Review” – sketch of Frank Hyatt’s life
The Open Door of Brandywine College 1989 - 1990;
The Samsara of Widener University 1992 - 1994;
The Drummer of Pennsylvania Military College 1965, PMC Colleges 1967, 1968, 1969, Widener College 1972;
The Widener Student Literary Journal, 1995 - 2000.
Pennsylvania Military Academy Regulation Book [pocket sized] undated belonging to cadet no. 104, H. D. Downs;
Pennsylvania Military College [pocket sized] Regulation Book, Edition 1897, belonging to N.S. Brittany;
Regualtions book 1920 belogning to Cadet Harry A. Bauer No. 51
Cadet Regulations 1925 - 1931;
Cadet Regulations 1933 - 1935;
Cadet Regulations 1930;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1930;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1931;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1935;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1939;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1951 belonging to cadet no. 328;
Pennsylvania Military College Regulation Book 1953 belonging to cadet no. 226;
Cadet Regulations 1953;
Do's and Dont's 1954-55;
Draft of 1959 Regulation Book;-
Cadet Regulations 1961-1962
Changes to Cadet Regulations 1963;
1963 The Military Program at Pennsylvania Military College;
Cadet Dress undated;
Code of Conduct for Penn Morton Colleges undated;
Undated Honor Code of Pennsylvania Military College;
Lesson plans 1-10 for Honor Instruction.
PMC Cadet Regulations amended letter fom William Cottee dated September 26, 1950
Information about Pennsylvania Military Academy's participation in the Civil War. Includes speech by President Bruce to the Civil War Military History Symposium given on campus February 20, 1999.
Includes information from the Army Official Records that names various alumni of Pennsylvania Military Academy who participated in the Civil War.
Copies of letters from PMA Cadets involved in the Civil War. Originals held at the Chester County Historical Society. Users must obtain the permission of the Chester County Historical Society.
Copy of booklet titled Cadets and Ex-Cadets who have served in the Army and Navy, including during the Civil War. Published in 1899.
Letters written by Henry Robinett. Permission to use these must be obtained from the Holt Atherton Special Collections.
Article in "North and South - the Official Magazine of the Civil War Society" about Henry Clay Robinett, written by Bill Speer.
Copies of documents providing additional information about PMA and the Civil War. These copies are in folders labeled with the original box number of their contents.
Materials donated to the Archives by the PMC Museum.
Cadet Regulation Books:
1904, 1931, 1939, 1951, 1954, 1955, 1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1968 - 1969.
Note: 1954 Regulation book is on display near elevator
Brief History of Pennsylvania Military College leading to bankruptcy; Stock Company's Articles of Amendment and Constitution of Charter; Bonds and Bondholders - 1936, 1955, 1956, 1957; Correspondence from: Delaware County Trust Company 1932, 1933; Moorhead & Knox 1936; Chester - Cambridge Bank and Trust Company 1936, E.A. Howell (law offices) 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1943, 1949; Fidelity - Philadelphia Trust Company 1933, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
Contains memorabilia of cadet life and student life organized chronologically. Note: Oratorical Exercise Programs and Pollock Prize Programs list topics of speeches as well as name of orator.
Envelope 1 (1865-1900): Exhibition Drill of the Cadets Program 1865; handwritten letter 1877; drawing and handwritten letter 1883; Program of Military Exercises 1886; copy of picture of Pennsylvania Military Academy Football Team and scores of games 1888 (team was undefeated); Oratorical Exercises 1896; Pollock Prize Contest 1897; Annual Literary Exercises 1889; "Chester Handy Index", a guide to business in Chester, including public transportation schedules and post office hours 1888; Annual Literary Exercises 1892, 1893, 1894; "Entertainment for the Benefit of the Base Ball Team" 1895; Oratorical Exercises 1898; Program from the play "A Cheerful Liar" presented by the 1901 Comedy Company at the Pennsylvania Military College, November 21, 1899.
Envelope 2 (1900-1910):
1900 College Oratorical Prize Contest, President's Reception Invitation; 1901 Oratorical Exercises, Pollock Prize Contest programs, dinner menu and toasts (Class of 1901); Indoor Athletic Contest and Gymnastic Exhibition Program; 1902 Pollock Prize Contest, Oratorical Exercises; 1903 Program of Entertainment, Pollock Prize Contest, Oratorical Exercises, Minstrels Program (includes performance by Burt Mustin); 1904 Pollock Prize Contest, Oratorical Exercises; 1905 Christmas Dance Program, Sophomore Dance Program; College Oratorical Prize Contest, Pollock Prize Contest; 6th Annual Banquet of the Beta Zeta Epsilon Fraternity; 1906 Minstrels Program, Pollock Prize Contest; 1908 Annual Dinner Program of Alumni Association (includes menu and toasts), Promenade Dance Program, Pollock Prize Contest, Gymnastic Exhibition; 1910 Honors and Prizes Ceremony Invitation.
Envelope 3 (1911-1920):
Pollock Prize Contest 1911, 1913, 1914; Annual Gymnasium Exhibition and Contest 1915; Engineering Drawing Plates used in Engineering Class 1914; Dance Program from 1914 dance, in red cover, includes names of dances and name of partner for each dance (Dance Program is on loan to PMC Museum as of October, 2000).
Envelope 4 (1920-1929):
Class Day Exercises 1923, 1926, 1928, 1929; Pollock Prize Contest 1924, 1925, 1926, 1929; Oratorical Prize Contest 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1929; Postcard to Charles Hyatt inviting all alumni to Commencement 1929.
Envelope 5 (1930-1939):
Annual Athletic Banquet Menu 1939; Accomplishments of Pennsylvania Military College Horse Show Team in Boston Horse Show 1938.
Envelope 6 (1940-1949)
Basketball Schedule 1940; Basketball and Polo Schedule 1940-1941; Copper Beech Ball Dance Announcement 1949.
Envelope 7 (1950-1959):
Copper Beech Ball Dance Announcement 1954, 1958, 1959; Scholarship Information, 1959; Calendar of Activities, 1954; Program from Varsity Club, 1954; Father and Son Banquet, 1954. Matriculation Data Booklet, including information about Freshman Week Activities, and list of items to bring to campus, 1959.
Envelope 8 (1960-1966):
Program for Military Weekend, 1964; Announcement of Alumni Association Mid-Winter Dinner. Spring Festival Program, 1961.
Envelope 8.1 (1960-1966):
Sudent Life; Musik 1960.
Envelope 9 (1967-1972):
Junior Ring Dance Program, 1971; Military Weekend Schedule, 1967; Mess Procedure for First Class Formal Mess of Pennsylvania Military College, 1967. Newspaper articles; The Dome, Dec. 4, 1970 - Byrds to Fly at PMC.
Envelope 10 (1966- 1970):
Mother's Day Programs and Parade. Speeches given at Memorial Service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1968, PMC Date Form, "An application for a date with a PMC Cadet."
Envelope 11 (Undated):
Christmas Concert Programs - Band and Chorus
Newsletter from PMC Ladies Organization
