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Section Seven: Tree Data (May 17, 2012)
No full textThis is section seven of a binder created by the Office of the President titled "Tree Data." The binder was entitled "Disaster Relief Spring 2012 - FEMA Response to 10/29/11 Snowstorm." The report was created by the Northern Tree Service, Inc. It is dated May 17, 2012. The report is 75 pages long. Essentially it is a spreadsheet, listing individual trees on the Campus of Springfield College. The trees are identified by longitude and latitude, the date that they were inspected and who inspected it.This document was divided into two folders, Folder 14 of 16 and folder 15 of 16, due the size of the document. The document was scanned complete without these divisions; The document was originally part of a binder created by the Office of the President entitled Disaster Relief Spring 2012 - FEMA Response to 10/29/11 snowstorm. It was taken apart, but left in its original order, in order save space in the collection.
Finding Aid: MS 510 C. Ward Crampton Papers
No full textMost of the materials found in this collection pertain to Crampton’s professional career as a doctor, author, and researcher. The collection includes hand written and typed manuscripts, both published and unpublished. There are also hand written notes and brainstorming ideas based on his work with the Department of Education. Correspondence between Crampton and other professionals within the field of medicine can be found throughout the collection, with the bulk of correspondence in series 2: Personal medical files. Crampton served on many committees throughout the medical field having to do with his areas of particular expertise. There are some committee minutes as well as notes on the committees’ goals and other proceedings. These can be found in series 1: Professional career, Subseries c: Committee proceedings. There are also other printed materials and books written by other people within the collection. These quite possibly could have been used by Crampton as reference sources. The collection has a fairly extensive array of photographs that were used by Crampton in his research and publications. Most notably these pictures can be seen within the Boys’ Life magazine in which he headed an article from 1934 to 1937. There is also a collection of these articles and other newspaper columns that are represented either written by Crampton, or contain reviews about his research and publications. There is also a series for personal papers in which there can be found hints of biographical information. Throughout the collection, one will note that Crampton has handwritten notes in the margins and signed his initials (C.W.C). It almost seems as if later in his life he went back over his accomplishments within this collection and made notes as to why they were important or what he used them for.
Crampton’s work as the author of the “Keeping Physically Fit” article in Boys’ Life magazine (associated with the Boy Scouts of America) is heavily represented in this collection. In his article from the May 1937 issue, Crampton assesses Lou Gehrig’s swing. Original photographs of Lou Gehrig used in this article can be found in Box 1, Folder 11 of this collection. His studies and publications on posture are also heavily represented within the collection and contain original photographs of subjects (persons used to represent the idea he was conveying). The bulk of this information ranges from the 1910s through the 1930s. His work with the Department of Education and Physical Fitness also makes up a large portion of this collection expanding from the 1920s and the 1930s. Perhaps Crampton’s most extensive studies and expertise can be seen from his work with geriatrics and gerontology. This piece of the collection also takes up a large portion (4 folders) of series 1a and seems to span his entire professional career (1920 – 1950). The biggest claim to fame in this collection comes from Crampton’s work with the Byrd Antarctic Expedition. In August of 1928 at the Health Service Clinic of the Post Graduate Medical School in New York, Crampton examined the men who were to participate in Admiral Byrd’s expedition. Sadly, there is not a lot of material in this collection pertaining to the actual exams. There is however, a copy of a letter from Admiral Byrd thanking Crampton for examining his crew. Throughout the collection one can note Crampton’s extreme persuasion towards the necessity of keeping a regular medical record of oneself. He also was an advocate of preventative care. A good example of this belief can be found in the evidence within his personal medical record. Biographical information can be found in series 3 in which there is a typed record of all of his professional accomplishments written in 1933 and another from 1946.For a biography of C. Ward Crampton, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/55
Finding Aid: RG 151 Richard B. Flynn Campus Union Records
No full textThe collection documents the building and use of the Richard B. Flynn Campus Union Building. The majority of the collection consists of dedication materials from the various ceremonies that were held for the building. This includes a video of the groundbreaking ceremony, materials from the dedication of the building after it had opened in February of 2010, the dedication and unveiling of the James Naismith Statue by Sculptor Elden Tefft that sits in front of the main entrance to the Union, and the dedication of the “Father Leo” Meditation room, named for Rev. Dr. Leo James Hoar. There are also pictures of the interior and exterior of the building taken when the building was opened, a print out of a slide presentation showing the Student Union design drawings and renderings, and finally an architectural rending marked as a “Conceptual Plan” of the proposed Student Union dated September 9, 2004 showing the lower level (architect is not given).The Richard B. Flynn Campus Union is Springfield College’s student union, dedicated to student activities and services. In 2008, the old Student Union, Woods Hall and the Beveridge Center were demolished to make room for the new Campus Union. Parts of the original walls of the Beveridge Center were maintained and became a part of the new Campus Union. The Groundbreaking Ceremony took place on Friday, June 13, 2008.
The Richard B. Flynn Campus Union opened to the public in January 2010 after 18 months of construction. The Campus Union is named for the 12th president, Dr. Richard B. Flynn, of Springfield College for his leadership in the transformation of Springfield College during his presidency from 1999 to 2013. The dedication and the ribbon cutting ceremonies took place on February 4, 2010. This became the first of many dedications, including, on April 13, 2010, the dedication of the James Naismith statue that sits outside the main entrance of the Campus Union. The statue is a life-sized bronze created by Elden C. Tefft in honor of James Naismith, the creator of basketball at Springfield College. It is one of three sculptures of Naismith that Tefft created; the others were to be located in Almonte, Canada and Lawrence, Kansas. On April 29, 2010, the dedication ceremony for the “Father Leo” meditation room took place. The room was dedicated to Rev. Leo James Hoar for his many years of service to the college. The meditation room is located in the Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room of the Campus Union.
Today, the Campus Union is a 58,500 square foot building that contains student, career, and voluntary programs as well as the International Center and residence life. There is a lounge and activity space, a 6,000 square foot multi-purpose room, the college bookstore, food court, post office, convenience store, sports bistro with large flat screen TV’s, and the spiritual life center with a meditation room.
Written and researched by Elise White in March, 201
Finding Aid: MS 502 William Blaikie Papers
No full textThis is the link to the finding aid for MS 502- The William Blaikie Papers in the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections. The collection highlights William Blaikie’s interests in law, physical education, athletics, crew/rowing, and a range of tangential issues. These interests are illustrated through correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, published books and pamphlets. A majority of this collection is a compilation of newspaper clippings reflecting Blaikie’s interests. The newspapers include articles on health concerns, current legal cases, crew regattas, reviews and announcements of his books, general athletic announcements, and major headlines that reflect current news. Within the legal series are two high profile cases in which Blaikie had a particular interest: the Tyler case and the Fayerweather case. The Fayerweather case involved a claim against the executor of his will by Fayerweather’s heirs. William Blaikie served as Counsel for the executors. The Tyler case in New York involved insurance companies and their responsibility for multiple policies to Tyler’s estate following his suicide.
In addition to newspaper clippings that suggest his major interests, there are also newspaper editorials and portraits from the newspaper. Some of the newspaper articles have been photocopied because the physical state of the original was too brittle to merit preservation.
There is also a group of scrapbooks each containing a mixture of many topics and formats including newspaper clippings, correspondence, ticket stubs, and lecture announcements. The subject content of each varies, but all address athletics and physical education, legal cases, and major current events as well as other tangential interests. Some major topics within the scrapbooks include the Fayerweather case, the Tyler case, crew/rowing, and his book How to Get Strong and How to Stay So. Scrapbooks are a subseries within each series based upon their predominate content. Each folder name lists the primary topic, if there is one, in the scrapbook; however, topic headings are not exclusive. The scrapbooks are fairly large in size, but the paper and bindings are fragile. Access at the discretion of the College Archivist.
The correspondence covers two significant topics. First, correspondence about his book, How to Get Strong and How to Stay So, is organized chronologically by year. This correspondence indicates who was reading the book and reflects readers’ attitudes. It also shows how many copies of the book Blaikie sent out to readers. Second is correspondence between William Blaikie and Robert Roberts, the gymnasium director of the Boston YMCA.
There are a wide variety of published materials that William Blaikie collected. These range from booklets on legal cases to oarsmen manuals and an issue of Life magazine. Blaikie also collected information from his time at Harvard University.For more information about William Blaikie, see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/867
Letter to Dr. Richard Flynn from Norris D. Lineweaver (October 8, 2012)
No full textNorris D. Lineweaver wrote this letter to Richard B. Flynn, Springfield College’s twelfth president, on October 8, 2012. In the letter, he describes a keynote address he gave at the Canadian Fellowship of YMCA Retirees. Lineweaver enclosed two documents received from Jack Bernhardt, a retired executive of the Brockville YMCA in Canada. The first is a copy of a Naismith letter published in McGill News (a McGill University Publication). The second is a letter written by Naismith on March 27, 1922 describing his tenure at Springfield College. Lineweaver suggests that McGill University and Springfield College should collaborate, as they both have a historic connection to the YMCA and Naismith. To see the first item Lineweaver enclosed with the letter - http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/4779
To see the second item Lineweaver enclosed with the letter - http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/4738To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/64
Harold Smith with his dedication plaque (May 18, 2012)
No full textThis photograph shows Harold C. Smith, a member of the Springfield College Board of Trustees, standing beside his dedication plaque. The photograph was taken at the Harold C. Smith Room dedication ceremony on May 18, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Stitzer Y.M.C.A. Center in Judd Gymnasia. In the photograph, Smith is wearing a pair of glasses and a suit and tie with a boutonnière. His right hand is on the plaque, which introduces Smith's contribution to Springfield College and the YMCA. A Springfield College sign and an SC flag can be seen in the background.The Harold C. Smith Room, formerly known as the Y.M.C.A. Multipurpose Room, is named after the College’s longtime trustee and Y.M.C.A. visionary. Many prominent leaders from both the Y.M.C.A. and the College attended the event. The history of the Harold C. Smith Room dates back to the late 19th century – James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, played his sport here, and William Morgan demonstrated his new game of volleyball here. The room signifies the collaborative programming between Springfield College and the Y.M.C.A. After President Flynn and Smith unveiled the plaque that will be placed in the room, Smith spoke about his commitment to Springfield College.
For more information on Harold C. Smith, see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/834.Photograph is preserved inside The Harold C. Smith Room DEDICATION CEREMONY photo album
The Springfield Student (vol. 126, no. 20) Mar. 29, 2012
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.
The Springfield Student (vol. 126, no. 16) Feb. 16, 2012
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.
The Springfield Student (vol. 127, no. 2) Sept. 20, 2012
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.
The Springfield Student (vol. 127, no. 11) Nov. 29, 2012
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.