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Stein commemorating 1898 Hamburg Germany Turnfest
No full textA ½ liter pottery stein with 4F shield commemorating the 1898 Hamburg Germany Turnfest.1/2 liter;The Art and Madeline Slicer Turnvereine Stein collection consists of 132 items, 106 of which are German beer steins and other drinking vessels; the remaining 26 items are memorabilia. The collection was donated to Springfield College Archives in March 2015 by Art and Madeline Slicer, classes of 1959 and 1958, respectively. All items were created by, or have the underlying theme of, the German sporting organizations called Turnvereine, known in the United States as the Turners. Made of pottery, stoneware, ceramic, pewter, and glass, the steins and memorabilia depict sporting activities such as gymnastics, running, lifting, and other track-and-field events. Begun by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in 1811 in Berlin, these social clubs were designed to promote physical fitness and foster a sense of national pride. Members of these clubs also competed in festivals (Turnfests), commemorated through many of the steins in this collection , including from Turnfests held in Frankfurt, Leipzig, Münich, and Nüremberg. The historical period represented by the items in this collection ranges from the mid-nineteenth century through 1942, with the bulk of the materials dating between 1880 and 1934
Mettlach stein with 4F symbol and East African school children
No full textA ½ liter Mettlach stein featuring 4F symbol and East African school children.1/2 liter;Turn Schule in Octafrika; Gut heil.Dance school in East Africa; To your good health!The Art and Madeline Slicer Turnvereine Stein collection consists of 132 items, 106 of which are German beer steins and other drinking vessels; the remaining 26 items are memorabilia. The collection was donated to Springfield College Archives in March 2015 by Art and Madeline Slicer, classes of 1959 and 1958, respectively. All items were created by, or have the underlying theme of, the German sporting organizations called Turnvereine, known in the United States as the Turners. Made of pottery, stoneware, ceramic, pewter, and glass, the steins and memorabilia depict sporting activities such as gymnastics, running, lifting, and other track-and-field events. Begun by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in 1811 in Berlin, these social clubs were designed to promote physical fitness and foster a sense of national pride. Members of these clubs also competed in festivals (Turnfests), commemorated through many of the steins in this collection , including from Turnfests held in Frankfurt, Leipzig, Münich, and Nüremberg. The historical period represented by the items in this collection ranges from the mid-nineteenth century through 1942, with the bulk of the materials dating between 1880 and 1934
Pair of Father Jahn medals
No full textPair of Father Jahn medals in small frames. Each medal is a side view of Father Jahn's head. They both have an opening at the top for hanging on a cord or chain.Medals are in small case-like frames.The Art and Madeline Slicer Turnvereine Stein collection consists of 132 items, 106 of which are German beer steins and other drinking vessels; the remaining 26 items are memorabilia. The collection was donated to Springfield College Archives in March 2015 by Art and Madeline Slicer, classes of 1959 and 1958, respectively. All items were created by, or have the underlying theme of, the German sporting organizations called Turnvereine, known in the United States as the Turners. Made of pottery, stoneware, ceramic, pewter, and glass, the steins and memorabilia depict sporting activities such as gymnastics, running, lifting, and other track-and-field events. Begun by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in 1811 in Berlin, these social clubs were designed to promote physical fitness and foster a sense of national pride. Members of these clubs also competed in festivals (Turnfests), commemorated through many of the steins in this collection , including from Turnfests held in Frankfurt, Leipzig, Münich, and Nüremberg. The historical period represented by the items in this collection ranges from the mid-nineteenth century through 1942, with the bulk of the materials dating between 1880 and 1934
Humanics Lecture - "Humanics as Pedagogy: Academic-Community Engagement as the Pathway to Leadership in Service" - Regina Kaufman 2016
No full textThis is a video of a lecture titled "Humanics as Pedagogy: Academic-Community Engagement as the Pathway to Leadership in Service" which was presented on April 19, 2016 by the 2015-2016 Distinguished Professor of Humanics, Dr. Regina Kaufman. Provost Jean Wyld begins the video with an introduction and recognition of former Distinguished Professors of Humanics that are in attendance. Dr. Kaufman's presentation focuses on various ways that service learning is being engaged in across the College and in the community. Following Dr. Kaufman's presentation, Jean Wyld announces the recipients of the Friends of Humanics Scholarships and presents them with their certificates. Jean Wyld then introduces the 2016-2017 Distinguished Professor of Humanics, Samuel Headley, who addresses the audience. Further remarks from Jean Wyld conclude the video.Humanics is a word that has a special meaning in the history and philosophy of Springfield College, as well as in the college’s motto of “Spirit, Mind, and Body.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines Humanics as, “the subject or study of human affairs or relations, especially of the human element of a problem or situation as opposed to the mechanical.” In 1962, Dr. Glenn Olds, President of Springfield College at the time, began to wonder why this name was given to the intended philosophy of the college by Dr. Laurence Locke Doggett, Springfield College’s first full-time president. Olds acknowledged that the practices of the faculty were in large part consistent with the Humanics philosophy, but he believed that a more self-conscious application would improve chances of its continuity and survival. To ensure this, a Distinguished Professor of Humanics position was created at the college, first filled by Dr. Seth Arsenian from 1966-1969. The purpose of this position was to catalyze a renewal of consciousness in the philosophy. This was done by annually mandating the Distinguished Professor of Humanics to give a Humanics lecture on the definition of Humanics and what the concept means to them. Arsenian started this tradition in 1967 with his speech titled, “The Meaning of Humanics,” in which he described the concept as a set of ideas, values, and goals that make our college distinct from other colleges and make commitment and unity toward commonly sought goals possible
AJ Nally
No full textA portrait photograph of Springfield College alumni, AJ Nally. He is wearing his United States Pan American Volleyball team jacket
Class of 1981 Reunion 2016 Invite video
No full textThis is the Springfield College Class of 1981 2016 Reunion Invite video titled "The Class of 81 Bunch". It is around 55 long. It is based on the opening of the TV show the Brady Bunch. It shows class of 1981 alum and their children who attended Springfield College as well. All are in the little window blocks with the theme song from the show playing
Finding Aid: RG 175 Cosmopolitan Club Records
No full textThe Cosmopolitan Club Records collection contains brochures, newspaper articles, photographs, and miscellaneous printed materials dating from its founding in 1921 to the early 1990s. The vast majority of the materials in the collection are photographs taken between 1922 and 1980. These include many group photographs of club members and some photographs from events held by the club. Also included is a pamphlet of a Farewell banquet to senior members of the club held on May 19, 1922 that includes signatures of the members, “The First Cosmopolitan Song Book” published in 1940 that contains sheet music and lyrics of songs from other countries, and a talk titled “What Makes Springfield College Special?” by Dr. James A. Ajala (May 4, 1990) that was co-sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club and the Minority Student Alliance and was part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the International Center at Springfield College. There is also an animal skin that was signed by many of the Cosmopolitan members between the years 1924 to 1949 that was presented to B. M. Clough.For history of the Springfield College Cosmopolitan Club, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/13
Finding Aid: MS 526 - Springfield Massachusetts Y's Men's Club Papers
No full textThis the finding aid for MS 526 - Springfield Massachusetts Y’s Men’s Club papers collection. The Springfield Massachusetts Y’s Men’s Club papers contain information that was gathered or created by the Springfield Massachusetts Y’s Men’s Club. Most of this material was originally placed within a scrapbook. Included in this material are some photographs of a meeting that took place in 1947, the club’s constitution that contain the rules that governed the club, and some promotional documentation that was written around the end of World War II titled “There are going to be some changes Made!” Also included are some pamphlets from a variety of international weekends and dinners, including one held at Springfield College on March 31, 1965, a couple of international student lists from Springfield College, and a bunch of loose correspondence from individuals from multiple countries, including China, Japan, Egypt, and India. In addition to these, there are multiple letters from the international Secretary-treasurer of the Y’s Men’s club, Henry Grimes, and Earle R. Buckley, a YMCA secretary in the Far East. Some fun pieces include some place mats created by the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions on different regions and countries, some pages of the Springfield Sunday Republican Nov. 14, 1954 Rotogravure section containing photographs and text on the United Nations Festival put on by the Springfield College Cosmopolitan Club, and the World’s Alliance of Young Men’s Christian Associations 1950 Map, showing the 77 countries affiliated with the YMCA and where the 9,600 local associations exist in those countries.
The majority of documents in the collection are contained in the Springfield Mass. Y’s Men’s Club Scrapbook (ca. 1937 to 1951). The scrapbook opens with a title page that says that the scrapbook is a “permanent record of the World Outlook Activities of the Springfield Mass. Y’s Men’s Club.” Inside are lists of members, newspaper articles about events, pamphlets and advertisements, photographs of members and activities, newsletters, and correspondence, including letters from China, Japan, Norway, Egypt, as well as other countries. Of particular import to Springfield College is the letter written by Fred Hoshiyama about his experiences in the Japanese “Concentration Camps” in the United States during World War II.For more information on the Springfield Massachusetts Y's Men Club, see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/25
2016 National Athletic Trainer's Association Certification
No full textThis is the certificate for Springfield College certifying their education of certified Athletic Trainers. The date issued was for 2016. It was issued by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification.To learn more about the Department of Athletic Training, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/27
The Springfield Student (vol. 131, no. 04) Oct. 6, 2016
No full text“The Springfield Student” was first published in 1909 in the Association Seminar, an alumni publication. The portion published in the Association Seminar has been digitized and can be seen in The Springfield College Alumni Magazine Collection (http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/collection/p16122coll3/searchterm/The%20Springfield%20Student/field/spring/mode/all/conn/and/order/date). Generally, “The Springfield Student” includes information about student organizations, athletics, alumni, and events. It also occasionally includes student poetry and fiction, as well as the conclusions of student-designed research. As the publication evolved, “The Springfield Student” began including editorials on world events and popular culture, as well as letters to the editor. Originally, the “Springfield Student” was published monthly from October through June, and its formatting resembled a magazine. In October 1913, the cover illustration simplified to only the title, the date, and the capital letter “S,” but the content and structure remained unchanged. On September 27, 1916, “The Springfield Student” was reformatted to resemble a newspaper: the pages decreased from around thirty to just four, it no longer included a cover, and it became a weekly publication. In the inaugural weekly issue, the editors explained the motivation behind the change: “To sustain the intimate and helpful relations that our Alumni and College should stress we feel that a weekly news publication is the best possible medium. [...] It is the purpose of the Staff to cover all College and Student Association activities in a very live way, reporting athletic contests in brief snappy articles, and giving members of the Alumni Associations space for contributions and newsy items.” During October 1917, in acknowledgement of the limited resources and significantly smaller student body caused by the United States’ involvement in World War I, the “The Springfield Student” ceased its weekly publication and instead published a few pages each month in the “The Association Seminar.” Two years later, October 1919, “The Springfield Student” resumed weekly publication. In this first issue, the editors wrote that they wanted to re-establish the newspaper “as the mouthpiece or spokesman of the student body.