Few instruments are more iconic than that found in the Chapel at Valparaiso University in Indiana, USA. The chapel was built 1956-1959 and is itself a striking work of architecture. It's only fitting that the organ be similar. The nave ceiling is 58 feet; the chancel height is 98 feet, capped by stunning stained glass. The chapel can seat about 2000 person depending on the configuration of the flexible seating. Schlicker installed the organ concurrent with the completion of the building. There were 71 ranks over three manuals and pedals in 1959. Dobson worked on the instrument in 1996. There are now 102 ranks over four manuals and pedal. The organ's page on the university website includes the stoplist.
My unused card is in color. There are some extraneous pencil markings on the reverse. It was published by Harvey's Studio of Lebanon, IN, the image having been taken by Mr. Harvey himself. The chapel was known as "Memorial Chapel" from its completion until 1969 when it was re-named the Chapel of the Resurrection. The card uses the former name, which indicates it is from the earlier period in the chapel's history.
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