The archives room in Miller Library houses several diverse collections:
1- Historical records of CU since its inception, including yearbooks, presidential papers from all of CU’s presidents, significant transitions, accreditation and committee reports, CU publications such as the Herald student newspaper (1966-present), thousands of photographs, etc;
2- Collections of various organizations and inpiduals related to CU (such as the handwritten sermons of Dr. R. Ketchum);
3-A small collection of rare books and historic journals. Archive materials may not be checked out and researchers must have an appointment to use the room.
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General Organization of ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS
Last Updated: Tuesday, Feb.5, 2008
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Cupboards
Drawers
I. File Cabinets – Section A – Drawer 1 – Legislation
H. Federal
15. Department of Health, Education & Welfare
a. 1972
b. 1971
c. 1970
d. 1969
16. Higher Education Act, Title II A & B, 1971-1972
17. Higher Education Act, Title III, 1975
18. Title III, 1974, Application
19. Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1963)
20. National Defense Education Act, 1968-1970
21. Title VI, 1970-1972
22. National Defense Education Act, 1968
23. Title IX, 1972
I. State
15. Michigan State Department of Education
16. Title I Higher Education Act of 1965
17. Title VI-A, 1973-1974
18. Higher Education Act, Title VI, 1972-1973
19. Michigan State Department of Public Institutions
20. Miscellaneous
II. File Cabinets – Section A – Drawer 2 – Institutional Research, Self-Study, Accreditation
H. Bibliographies
15. Curriculum Courses and Seminars
16. Education
17. Exceptional Children
18. Human Behavior in Administration
19. The Process of Change
20. Programmed Instruction
21. Psychology
22. School Administration
I. Certification Eligibility
J. General Studies & papers
15. Consultant’s Report to Grand Rapids Bible College
16. Report of the Evaluation of the Science Program
17. The Christian College in the 1980’s – McKenna
18. Directory of Michigan Secondary Schools, 1978-1979
19. Education Philosophy, Secondary Schools, 1978-1979
20. High School Graduates: Fifty States, 1979
21. MACRAO Report: Michigan Colleges, 1980
22. A Study of Presidents of Religious Institutions of Higher Learning in California, 1974
23. Cornerstone University
K. North Central Association
15. North Central Association Notes, 1975
16. North Central Association Notes, 1973
17. Research and Test Services
18. North Central Association (now known as Higher Learning Commission):Report On Comprehensive Visit, May 6-8, 2002 (also see below I-11)
L. ACT Reports
15. ACT Reports, 1984-1985
16. ACT Reports, 1983-1984
17. ACT Reports, 1982-1983
18. ACT Reports, 1981-1982
19. ACT Reports, 1980-1981
20. ACT Reports, 1979-1980
21. ACT Reports, 1976-1977
M. American Council on Education, 1972
N. ATP Summary Reports, 1981
15. ATP Summary Reports, 1981
16. ATP Summary Reports, 1973
O. Educational Testing Services
P. Self-Studies
15. Self-Studies, undated
16. Self-Study, 1992
17. Self-Study, 1981
18. Self-Study, 1977
19. Self-Study, 1976
20. Self-Study, 1974-1975
21. Self-Study, 1972-1973
22. Self-Study, 1966
23. Self-Study, 1963
24. Self-Study, 1962
25. Self-Study for Higher Learning Commission, 2002 (also see above D-4)
Q. Strategic Planning Committee, 1985
15. Data Folder
16. Data Folder
17. Data Folder
18. Data Folder
19. Data Folder
20. Data Folder
21. Data Folder
III. File Cabinets – Section A – Drawer 3 – History, Description
H. Grand Rapids Pictures
I. Grand Rapids, Present and Future
J. History of GRABC and Bible Institute
K. Articles of Incorporation
L. Constitution and By-Laws
M. Anniversaries
15. Fiftieth Anniversary (two folders)
16. Fortieth Anniversary
17. Foriteth Anniversary History
N. Wealthy Street Baptist Church
15. Oliver W. Van Osdel
16. Bible Institute Classes
17. Evening School
18. Bulletins/Minutes re: Bible Institute
19. Correspondence, 1940-1945 (six folders)
20. Pictures – Wealthy Street Students
21. Bible Institute Promotion Materials
22. Bible Institute Pictures
O. Building Drive: Three Mile and Fuller
P. East Beltline Campus
15. Finance Study – East Beltline Study
16. East Beltline Campus Groundbreaking
17. East Beltline Campus Dedication
18. Carillon
19. Apartments – Pictures
20. 1940
21. 1941
22. 1942
23. 1943
24. 1944
25. 1945
IV. File Cabinets – Section A – Drawer 4 – History, Description Continued
12. Campus Map
13. New Campus Expansion
14. Campus Properties
a. Keithley Hall
b. Pickitt Memorial
c. Van Osdel Hall
d. Business/Computer Center
1. Computer System (CARS)
e. Ketcham Library
f. Miller Library
g. Multi-Purpose Building
h. Music Building
i. Seminary Building
j. General Description of Campus (Grounds & Buildings)
15. Conference and Meeting Facility
I. Accreditation
J. Name Change
1. Rationale
2. School Name Contest
3. Name Change Rationale
4. Dedication
V. File Cabinets – Section A – Drawer 5 – Administration
A. Board of the College
B. David Otis Fuller
C. College Presidents
1. Norman Douty
2. Gerald Knol
3. J.E. Hakes
4. *W.W. Welch
5. Eugene Berends (Acting)
7. *Rex M. Rogers
8. Bruce N. Stewart
D. Presidential Update
E. Grand Rapids Baptist College & Executive Board
1. Executive Board Handbook, 1991
F. Grand Rapids Baptist College Minutes 1986-1988
G. Position Papers
H. Annual President’s Report
I. Grand Rapids Baptist College Catalog
1. 1969-1970
2. 1967-1969
J. Revised Curriculum
K. Current Employees
L. Administrators Handbook
M. Reports Investments 1992
VI. File Cabinets – Section B – Drawer 2 – Faculty
A. General Faculty, A-E
1. Wendell Babcock
2. Gloria Baker, P.E.S. Thesis
3. John Baylo
4. Paul Beals
5. Virgil Bopp
6. Scott Carroll
7. Ronald Chadwick
8. A.J. Crawford
B. General Faculty, F-J
1. Judith Fabisch
2. Anthony Fortosis
3. Milford Henkel
4. Howard A. Keithley
C. General Faculty, K-N
1. Victor Matthews
2. John McLean
D. General Faculty, O-S
1. Howard Pardee
2. Sheldon Quincer
3. Robert Suggs
E. General Faculty, T-Z
1. John H. Wilson
2. Beals
3. Gene Berends
4. John Bratcher
5. Ron Chadwick
6. Crawford
7. Roger Haun
8. Anthony Fortosis
9. Gary L. Hawk
10. Milford Henkel
11. Carl Hoch
12. David Landrum
13. Victor Mathews
14. W.M. Pardee
15. Gene Peterson
16. Osbeck, Ken & Betty
17. Stevens, Daniel
VII. File Cabinets – Section B – Drawer 3 – Faculty cont…
A. Faculty Committees
1. Admissions Committee
2. College Council
3. Curriculum Committee
a. Revised Curriculum, 1969
b. 1965-1966
4. Educational Policy Committee
a. Educational Policy Committee, 1986-1987
b. Educational Policy Committee, 1985-1986
c. Educational Policy Committee, 1984-1985
d. Educational Policy Committee, 1982-1983
e. Educational Policy Committee, 1980-1981
f. Educational Policy Committee, 1977-1978
g. Educational Policy Committee, 1976-1977
h. Educational Policy Committee, 1975-1976
i. Educational Policy Committee, 1973-1974
j. Educational Policy Committee, 1972-1973
k. Educational Policy Committee, 1969-1970
l. Educational Policy Committee, pre- 1970
5. Fine Arts Committee
6. Graduate Study Committee
7. Tenure & Promotion Committee
B. College Faculty Evaluation Days
C. Faculty Handbooks
1. Undated
2. 1988
3. 1987
4. 1984
5. 1980
6. 1972
7. pre-1969
8. 1990
9. 1989
10. 1969
D. Academic Policy Handbook
1. 1989
2. 1992
3. 1993
E. Scheduling Handbook
1. 1991-1992
VIII. File Cabinets – Section B – Drawer 4 – Faculty cont…
A. Honor Point System
B. Faculty Minutes (several folders)
C. Faculty Newsletter
D. Faculty Retreats & Workshops
E. Stuff
F. Faculty Work Days
IX. File Cabinets – Section B – Drawer 5 – Leon J. Wood
A. Leon J. Wood Papers and Manuscripts
X. File Cabinets – Section C – Drawer 1 – pision Materials
A. Bible, Religion, and Ministries
1. Student Notebooks & Manuscripts, 1962-1976 (Six Folders)
2. Student Notebooks & Manuscripts, Undated
3. Teaching Material, Classroo
a. Does Separation make a difference in the Theological Education? Ruth F. van der Maas
b. Grant Proposal for ISAE Study on History of Evangelical Theological Education – Ruth F. van der Maas
c. Bible and Religion (See cabinet files, third section, for notes from the Bible Institute for the first three years)
d. Apologetics
e. Bible Survey
f. Biblical Hermeneutics
g. Book Studies
i. Isaiah
ii. Job
iii. Minor Prophets
h. Christian Education
i. Christian Theism
j. Church History
k. Doctrine
l. Ethics
m. General Bible Study
n. Hebrew
o. Interpretation
p. Missions
q. New Testament Exegesis
r. New Testament Biblical Literature
s. Prophets
t. Tests
u. Theology
v. Typology
w. Freshman Inquiry
x. History
y. Philosophy
z. Christian Worldview
4. Minister’s Workshop
a. Ministers’ Workshop Papers
b. Ministers’ Workshop Papers, 1954-1964
c. Student Papers (Several Folders)
XI. File Cabinets – Section C – Drawer 2 – pisional material cont…
A. Business
B. Fine Arts
1. Gospel Teams, 1984-1985 Pictures
2. Choral Groups, Pictures
3. Instrumental Groups, Pictures
4. Small Groups, Inpidual Pictures
5. Baptist Choral Society
6. Chorale
7. Development Program, Music Department
8. Music Camps
9. Music Festival
10. Music Groups
11. Grand Rapids Music School
12. Voices Triumphant Scrap Book
13. Recitals
a. Faculty recitals
b. Student recitals
14. Symphonic Band
15. Student Notebooks & Manuscripts
16. School Song
C. Social Work Program
D. J-Term and Summer Schedule
XII. File Cabinets – Section C – Drawer 3 – pisional Material cont…
A. Humanities
1. Public Performances, Programs, etc.
2. Student Papers, Literary Journals (Several Folders)
3. Teaching Material
B. Physical Education
C. Science, Mathematics
D. Teacher Education
E. A Proposed Program in Teacher Education
F. Teacher’s daily records
G. Humanities pision
1. 1991-1992
2. 1992-1993
3. 1994-1995
4. 1993-1994
H. Center for World Missions
XIII. File Cabinets – Section C – Drawer 4 – General
A. Admissions (Several Folders Unclassified)
1. Admissions Philosophy
2. Admissions Procedure
3. Admissions Reports (Ten Folders, 1962-1979)
4. Seminary Admissions Reports, 1970-1979
5. Admissions Reports
6. Cancellations & No Shows
7. Enrollment Reports, 1959-1969 and Summary (Five folders)
B. Financial Aid
C. Promotional Materials – Several Folders Unclassified
D. Reaching beyond the ordinary
E. Mail samples
XIV. File Cabinets – Section C – Drawer 5 – General (Continued)
A. Promotional Materials – Several Folders Unclassified
B. Registration
1. Registration Information 1
2. Registration Information 2
C. Retention
D. Advancement
1. Reaching Beyond the Ordinary Campaign
2. Shareholders’ Banquet
E. Business Office – Employment Policies
F. Internships
G. Counseling Services
H. Campus Safety
I. Learning Center
J. Food Services
K. Campus Facility Study
L. Student Handbook
1. 1996-1997
M. Phone Book Directory
1. 1993-1994
XV. File Cabinet – Section D – Drawer 1 – General (Continued)
A. Library
1. Annual Reports
2. A.A.B.C.
3. Book Sale
4. Circulation
5. HEW Reports
6. Archives Development Program
7. Budget Proposals
8. Catalogue – Audio/Visual
9. Library Proposals – General
10. Library Manuals
11. Library Planning
a. Main Library
b. Seminary Library
12. Library Space Management
13. Library Pictures
14. Library Practice
15. Misc. Memos
16. North Central Reports
17. Special Events
B. Students Personnel Services
C. News Releases, Press Clippings – Unclassified (Several Folders)
D. WCSG – (Two Folders)
E. WCSG – Winning Words, Charles Wagner
F. Children’s Sunshine Network
G. Mission Network News
H. WAY Fm
XVI. File Cabinets – Section D – Drawer 2 – General (Continued)
A. Publications
1. Chapel Time
2. Messenger
XVII. File Cabinets – Section D – Drawer 3 – Events
A. Artist Series
B. Publicity for campus cultural events from 1963 through the present
XVIII. File Cabinets – Section D – Drawer 4 – Events (Continued)
A. Bible Conference
B. Publicity and Pictures for Bible Conference from 1960 through the present
XIX. File Cabinets – Section D – Drawer 5 – Events (Continued)
A. Directories, 1964 to present
B. Government Association
C. Fall Convocation Programs
D. Graduation
1. Graduation Events
2. Commencement Programs (1943-present)
3. Graduation Publicity
4. Commencement Pictures
E. Honors Program
F. Awards
G. Student Handbooks
H. Student Housing
I. Student Manuals
XX. File Cabinets – Section E – Drawer 1 – Events (Continued)
A. Labor Day Ox Roast (Several Folders from 1970)
B. Study Tour
1. European Study Tours (Several Folders, Unclassified)
C. Golden Eagles
XXI. File Cabinets – Section E – Drawer 2 – Events (Continued)
A. Student Life
1. Student Development
a. Student Development Philosophy
b. Student Development Projections
2. Student Information
a. Calendars – 1971- Present
b. Catalogues – 1941- Present
c. Chapel Schedules & Religious Activities
XXII. File Cabinets – Section E – Drawer 3 – Events (Continued)
A. Special Lectures, Exhibits, etc.
1. Bible Exploration Week
2. Info missions
B. Homecoming
C. Ladies Guild
D. Lectures
1. Creation Science Seminar
2. Stanley Lecture Series
E. Missions Conference
F. Ministry Covenant
G. Ministry Opportunities
H. Retreats & Conferences
1. Adult Retreats
2. Couple Retreats
3. Family Retreats
4. Gull Lake Conferences
5. Teachers’ Conference
6. Singles Retreats
7. State Teen Conference, 1989
8. Teen Leadership Conference, 1973-1975
9. Teen Leadership Conference, 1964-1969
10. Youth Conferences, Youth Rally
11. Writers Conference
I. Seminars
J. Special Classes
1. Monday Evening Family Class
2. Thursday Evening Bible Class
3. Pastoral Care Class (1984)
K. Special Services
1. Dedication Service, 1976-1977
2. Dedication Week, 1977-1978
3. Sketch Erickson
4. Good Friday Services
5. Life Action Crusade
L. Talents for Christ/State Teen Bible Conference
M. Thursday Evening Bible Class
XXIII. File Cabinets – Section E – Drawer 4 – Events (Continued)
A. Student Life
1. Pictures, Groups
2. Pictures, Inpiduals
B. Student Directories
C. Student Organizations
1. Active
a. Abundant Life
b. College Wives
c. Leaders for Life
d. Missions
i. Beach Evangelism
ii. C.O.M.E.
iii. MAP
iv. Baptist Mid-Missions
v. A.L.I.V.E.
e. Student Council
f. Women’s Guild
2. Extinct
D. Cornerstone Chapels
1. Speakers and Musicians
XXIV. File Cabinets – Section E – Drawer 5 – Events (Continued)
A. Student Publications
1. Active
a. Campus Herald, 1966-present (issues from 1966-1983 are currently being stored in a storage box that is placed on top of the shelves.)
2. Extinct
a. Summer Connection
b. Commuter Connection
c. Read This!
d. Spectrum
B. Institutional Publication
1. Cornerstone
2. Cornerstone Annual Report 1988
XXV. File Cabinets – Section F – Drawer 1 – Seminary
A. History/Newspaper Articles
B. Report of an Initial Comprehensive Visit
C. Seminary Catalogues
D. Seminary Chapel Activities
E. Seminary Commencement
F. Seminary Curriculum
G. Seminary Dedication Week
H. Seminary Faculty Minutes
I. Seminary Faculty Study Papers
J. Seminary Handbook
K. Seminary History
L. Seminary Profile
M. Seminary Promotion
N. Seminary Special Activities
O. Seminary Student Life
P. Seminary Notebooks & Manuscripts
Q. Theology, 1954-present
R. Executive Board Photos
S. Seminary accreditation with ATS ( Association of Theological Schools)
1. Report of Initial Comprehensive Visit, March 2002
XXVI. File Cabinets – Section F – Drawer 2 – Alumni
A. Alumni Organization
1. Alumni Constitution
2. Alumni Financial Records
3. Giving Records
4. Alumni History
5. Alumni Stationary Samples
6. Alumni Minutes
B. Alumni Graduation Lists
C. Graduation Programs
D. Alumni Pictures
E. Alumni Publications
1. Alumni Bulletin
2. Alumni Echoes
3. Alumni
4. Pilgrimmage
5. Alumni Publications, Miscellaneous
F. Van Osdel Trophy
G. Seminary Alumni
H. Keith Kaynor
I. Michael Everett Bailey
XXVII. File Cabinets – Section F – Drawer 3 – Schools, Homes, Mission Boards
A. Agencies
1. Regular Baptist Children’s Home
2. Shepherds
B. Mission Agencies
1. A.B.W.E.
2. Baptist Mid-Missions
a. Baptist Hebrew Missions
b. BMM Field Surveys
c. Principles & Practice
3. Galilean Baptist Mission
4. Gospel Witness & Protestant Advocate
5. Hiawatha Independent Baptist Missions
6. Home Fellowship for Baptists for Home Missions
7. Wycliffe Bible Translators
8. Mission Agencies, Miscellaneous
C. Schools
1. Association of Christian Educators
2. Cedarville College
3. Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary
4. Denver Bible Institute, Grace and Truth
5. Faith College
6. LABC
7. Mid-Continent Baptist Bible College
8. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
9. San Francisco Baptist Seminary
10. Schools, Miscellaneous
XXVIII. File Cabinets – Section F – Drawer 4 Associations
A. American Baptists
B. GARBC
1. GARBC Annual Reports – In Cupboard
2. GARBC History of CU
3. Annual Meetings
4. Controversies
a. Brooklyn Baptist Tabernacle
b. Carl McIntire
5. Formation
6. Leadership
a. Paul Jackson
b. Robert T. Ketcham
7. Papers
a. Bauder
b. Bradbury/Ketcham Correspondence
c. Fulton
d. GARBC History Supplement
e. Hoefakker
f. Miller
g. GARBC Miscellaneous Papers
h. Pre-Tribulation Rapture
8. GARBC Radio Ministry
9. GARBC Releases
C. GRARBC
1. GRARBC By Laws & Confession of Faith
2. GRARBC Correspondence
3. GRARBC Conference Programs
4. GRARBC Formation
5. Papers
a. GRARBC History/Hobson
b. GRARBC History/Quincer
6. GRARBC Policy
7. GRA RBC Sunday School Material
D. Discernment
E. MARBC
F. Norther Baptist Convention
G. State Associations – Regular Baptists
1. New York Regular Baptists
2. Pennsylvania Regular Baptists
3. Wisconsin Regular Baptists
H. Publications
1. The Baptist Bulletin
a. The Baptist Bulletin History
b. Baptist Bulletin Issues
2. Baptist Testimony
XXIX. File Cabinets – Section F – Drawer 5 – Churches
A. Annual Reports
B. Church History
C. Berean Baptist, Grand Rapids, MI
D. Berlin Baptist
E. Briarwood Baptist Chapel
F. Britton Bethel Baptist Church
G. Calvary Baptist, Evart, MI
H. Calvary Baptist, Grand Rapids
I. Calvary Baptist, Muskegon
J. Eastmont Baptist
K. First Baptist Church, Allegan
L. First Baptist Church, Austin, Minnesota
M. First Baptist Church, Bear Lake, MI
N. First Baptist Church of Hastings
O. First Baptist Church, Grundy Center, Iowa
P. First Baptist Church, Hoard City, MI
Q. First Baptist Church, Lincoln Park, MI
R. First Baptist Church Michawaka, IN
S. First Baptist Church, Providence, R.I.
T. First Baptist Church, Randolf, N.Y.
U. First Baptist Church, St. Louis, MI
V. First Baptist Church, Wissinoming, Phil. PA
W. Fountain Street, Grand Rapids
X. Fremont Baptist, Fremont MI
Y. Good News Baptist Church, Grand Rapids
Z. Gratiot Ave. Baptist, Detroit, MI
AA. Leonard Heights Baptist Church, Grand Rapids
BB. Logansport Project
CC. Lyons Baptist church, Lyons, MI
DD. Maplelawn Baptist, Grand Rapids
EE. North Park Baptist, Grand Rapids
FF. Nortonville Gospel Chapel
GG. Oakfield Baptist, Ostego, MI
HH. Parr Memorial Baptist Church
II. South Baptist, Lansing, MI
JJ. Standale Baptist, Standale, MI
KK. Woodward Ave. Baptist, Grand Rapids
LL. Zeeland First Baptist, Zeeland, MI
1. Denominational Standings, 1945
2. Church Library Literature, 1950-1975
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