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Because Muhlenberg College did not have a pool on campus at the time, the V-12 unit trained for underwater maneuvers at Allentown's Jewish Community Center. For the purpose of publicity photographs, the obstacles were removed from the water. July…

Registrar Harry A. "Haps" Benfer called the students together in the early days of World War II to check their draft cards. Ca. 1941.

Administration Building (Ettinger Hall), ca. 1940s. From the collection of Sarah Fister Van Auken.

Christening of the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Christening the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Christening of the S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory". The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

Commander Henry P. Lowenstein presents graduate with his diploma at commencement.

Graduates led by Chaplain Harry Cressman.

Students followed by naval and marine officers enter Egner Memorial Chapel for commencement.

Procession into graduation includes Commander Henry P. Lowenstein (leftmost officer), Harold A. "Haps" Benfer, and Dean Robert C. Horn.

Rear Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, assistant chief to the Bureau of Navigation, delivering commencement speech.

David O. Tyson, son of president Levering Tyson, presses the button to launch the "Muhlenberg Victory" after its christening. George Howatt at center. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in…

East Hall viewed from the south, ca. 1940s. From the collection of Sarah Fister Van Auken.

Female staff members in the 1940s. Identified thus far as Mary Moser (standing, third from left), Elsie Mittle Schmoyer (standing, far right), Marjorie Yenser (seated, second from left), and Charlotte Fenstermaker (seated, second from right).

Female staff members, Spring 1941. Identified thus far as Dorothea Wiegner (seated, third from left).

Female staff members in the 1940s. Identified thus far as Dorothea Wiegner (standing, fourth from left).

Captain M.N. Scelsi (left) with three unidentified Marine officers.

Director of Public Relations Gordon B. Fister '33 with his secretary Elsie Mittle (Schmoyer).

The platform guests at the christening of the "Muhlenberg Victory", including Reba and David O. Tyson. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.

The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" slides from its scaffolding. The S.S. "Muhlenberg Victory" was launched on July 9, 1945 at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, MD.