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1. Berne High School Orchestra - 1910-1914

   Berne has been know for its intense love and appreciation for good music. The string section was in existence in Berne Schools until the mid 1980's. The people in the photo (order unknown) are listed on the back. They are Leslie Baumgartner, ----- Hocker Lehman, Enos Lehman, Martha Baumgartner Habegger, Orval Smith, Grover Sprunger, -----, Elis Sprunger, Wilbur Lehman, and C. T. Habegger. Also written on the back in the address area is Miss ...

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2. C. A. Neuenschwander Barn

   C. A. Neuenschwander Barn. This photo is a scan of a copy of this photo. It shows the Schweitzer-style, bank barn on the Christian A. Neuenschwander farm. "C. A. Neuenschwander," and a unreadable word, possibly a date, is painted on the front side of the barn. A long pole building extends from the bank barn, and a large pile of hay or straw can be seen behind this long building. A man is sitting on a wooden seat/structure by the pole barn, a...

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3. Chicago-Land Music Festival

   Chicago-Land Music Festival - This photo shows the "Winner House Chorus" according to the notation on the back of the photo. They apparently won the 1st Place Award at the Chicago-Land Music Festival. Some of the men are identified. Back Row left to right: E. Dro, Freeman Burkhalter, Arley Habegger, Verdi Reusser, unknown, Omer Neuenschwander, Ira Lehman, unknown, Carl Luginbill, C.T. Habegger. Middle Row: Carl Amstutz, Menno Stauffer, Les ...

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4. Dunbar Furniture Mfg. Co. Berne, Ind - October 1947

   In October of 1947, the employees at Dunbar Manufacturing posed for a photograph. Dunbar was one of the premier furniture makers of the country. Known for their quality workmanship in wood carving and upholstery, Dunbar Furniture, both home and office, could be seen all over the world. Identification sheets attached as additional photos

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5. First Mennonite Mens Chorus

   First Mennonite Mens Chorus Front row: Menno Burkhalter, Menno E. Stauffer, Eli Luginbill, Menas M. Baumgartner, Henry Reusser, Wilbur B. Nussbaum, Clifton Gilliom Middle row: Theodore F. Sprunger, Grover W. Sprunger, Omer Neuenschwander, Benhart Nussbaum, Amos Burkhalter, Carl T. Habegger. Back row: Wm. J. Sprunger, Ira Sprunger, Slyvan Habegger, Elmer W. Baumgartner, Daniel J. Sprunger, unknown.

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6. Grover W. Sprunger

   Grover W. Sprunger (1890 - 1965) His parents were Levi & Mathilda (Baumgartner) Sprunger. He married Katherine Neuenschwander and they had five children. He was the president and general manager of Dunbar Furniture Manufacturing Co. He had also been associated with Berco, Inc., Nussbaum Novelty Company and Sprunger, Lehman and Company. Photo is taken from page 99 of the Thirtieth Anniversary Souvenir Edition of the Witness--1926

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7. Men's Chorus

   The Mennonite Men's Chorus, a group of 33 men, gathered for a photograph at the front the First Mennonite Church sanctuary. They are all dressed in suits and ties. The director in the front center holding the baton is Freeman Burkhalter. The picture itself is in a thin, wood, black frame with a red felt mounting board on the back that looks to have been cut from something. There is wording across the top saying "Them that Love God" in white ...

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8. Men's Chorus - 22 Aug 1931

   Men's Chorus - This is a photo of a group of men wearing sportcoats with white shirts, ties and white pants. It has been identified as the "Swiss Male Chorus - Winners of the Chicagoland Music Festival Aug. 22 - 1931".

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9. Winner Chords

   Photo is identified as Community Chorus. This would be the Winner Chords, is very similar to the photo under accession number 2022.002.287. They apparently won the 1st Place Award at the Chicago-Land Music Festival. They also sang at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1933. Some of the men are identified. Back Row left to right: E. Dro, Freeman Burkhalter, Arley Habegger, Verdi Reusser, unknown, Omer Neuenschwander, Ira Lehman, unknown, Carl Lu...

   Record Type: Photo