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A native Pennsylvanian, Ray Nies embraced many American traditions including attending college, following sports teams, and supporting the country’s war efforts. His experiences during his tour as a Marine during WW II reflect those traditions in his…

“Bert” Levinstone ‘42, a native of Newark, NJ, reflects on his College accommodations, activities, and the profound effect Dr. Shankweiler and other science professors had on his ability to succeed in medical school. He talks about his…

Arthur Schmidt’s college career at Muhlenberg was interrupted by the war’s need for his service in the Army Air Force. Serving in various capacities in the Air Corps, Schmidt found active duty afforded him new opportunities to see how others lived.…

Dr. Lona M. Farr Voellinger graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1962. Muhlenberg first opened its doors for women to join as students of the regular college in 1957. Lona Farr reflects on her experiences at Muhlenberg as a member of one of the…

John Sumner Davidson, librarian and professor at Muhlenberg College from 1940 until 1973, reflects on his experiences prior to Muhlenberg, and how he came to work at the College. Davidson chiefly discusses the Muhlenberg College library itself,…

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Dr. John V. Shankweiler in which he discusses his time as a faculty member at Muhlenberg College and the people he worked with during his tenure. He also discusses his involvement with the formation…

An oral history of Dean Anne Nugent in which she discusses her experiences and role as Dean of Women at Muhlenberg College and the effects and various opinions of coeducation coming to campus. She also discusses the political turmoil of the 1960s and…

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Mary Funk in which she discusses her experiences as both a math professor and librarian at Muhlenberg College. She also discusses her interests in and connections to Abraham Lincoln.

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Dr. Harold K. Marks, retired Professor of Music and Muhlenberg alum. Marks reflects on his time as a Muhlenberg student from 1903-1907 and the College's move from the downtown Allentown campus to the…

Deb Heiney discusses her early history playing a saxophone as a child and in Parkland school district playing the bassoon, teaching music in school, and playing with the Allentown Band as a member and business manager. She also discusses the…