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The six Voices of Lycoming selections were chosen out of a series of reel to reel recordings, primarily of the Chapel Series Lectures that punctuated the late 1950's through the early 1970's, for their unique relationship to Lycoming College.
Sol "Woody" Wolfe was a surprise find because the tape was not marked as being him and he speaks extensively on former President John W. Long. Bishop Corson discusses the transition of Dickinson Seminary and Junior College to Lycoming College, an accredited four year institution—a transition in which he played an instrumental role. Dr. Wertz is featured in both his first lecture as president and in his consecration ceremony to become a bishop, which marked the end of his presidency here at Lycoming. President Detwiler's recording was also a surprise find because not only was it not listed with the other recordings, but it is a public address to the student body during a time of distress and unrest on campus of which there is still much speculation and rumor. Dr. Hutson's recording is the only available piece of its kind in the College Archives that brings his voice back to life.
In his "Architects of Success" series, local broadcaster Sol "Woody" Wolfe tells the story of John W. Long, president of Lycoming College from 1921-1955.
Click here to listen to the Sol Wolfe recording. [Time=17:35]
Bishop Fred Pierce Corson addresses the Lycoming Associate's Meeting of April 14, 1964. His talk focuses on resistance and success in the college's history.
Click here to listen to the Bishop Corson recording [Time=43:6].
Dr. D. Frederick Wertz presents the mid-year convocation address on January 31, 1961, as one of the first acts of his presidency at Lycoming College. Many references are made to the "weather forecast" that was part of President John F. Kennedy's State of the Union address the preceding day.
Click here to listen to Dr. Wertz's convocation address. [Time=30:15]
This recording is of the Service of Consecration for the installation of Bishops D. Frederick Wertz and Roy Nichols, Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, July 27, 1968.
Click here to listen to the installation of Dr. Wertz as Bishop. [Time=30:20]
Lycoming College (acting) President John G. Detwiler responds to student concerns about the resignation of Dean Marshall at an open forum sponsored by the Student Government Association, February 8, 1969.
Click here to listen to the Detwiler recording. [Time=51:44]
Dr. Harold T. Hutson discusses religion vs. relevancy in his February 10, 1970 lecture.
Click here listen to the Hutson recoriding. [Time=34:10]
