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Judd Gymnasia Boston Globe Article, April 24, 1910
No full textAn April 24, 1910 article from the Boston Globe titled "$250,000 will be spent in New Buildings". The article discusses the additions being made to Springfield College's, then the International YMCA Training School, campus including a new gymnasium to be added to the existing Gymnasium, a swimming pool, and a new library. In addition the article talks about the student body, the 25th anniversary celebrations, professors and curriculum, and the school's national and international importance.Judd Gymnasia was the first building erected on campus, with what is known as the East Gymnasium being formally opened on October 26, 1894. The new gymnasium, commonly known as West Gymnasium, began construction in 1910 as described in the article, with McCurdy Natatorium and the Marsh Memorial Library being dedicated in 1913. The new gymnasium, and Marsh Memorial Library were designed by architect Edward Lippincott Tilton. It is not known at this time whether McCurdy Natatorium was also designed by Tilton.Series were added to this collection, changing the file name. File names of the uploaded files contain the old name
Newspaper article: "Funderal Sunday of Robert J. Roberts" (December 24, 1920)
No full textCopy of newspaper article titled, "Funeral Sunday of Robert J. Roberts" . It was published in the Boston Globe on December 24, 1920. This version was accessed on the website of Newspapers.com, see: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-robert-j-roberi-obit/21668804/. The article talks about the death of Robert J. Roberts, gives some biographical information about his life and influence, and talks a bit about his family.To learn more about Robert J. Roberts, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Three newspaper clippings on the International Sports Program with Saudi Arabia (June 9 & 10, 1976)
No full textThree newspaper clippings attached to a sheet of paper that are about Springfield College's International Sports Program with Saudi Arabia. These include a New York Times article titled, "Springfield to train Arab Youths" published on June 9, 1976, and two Boston Globe clippings including one titled "Arab athletes to train in Springfield" published on June 9, 1976 and the Quote of the day that was published on June 10, 1976 about how everything should be first class.To learn more about the Springfield College International Sports Program with Saudi Arabia see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/corporate_entities/30
News clip of William Chase (February 11, 1949)
No full textThis is a news clip that shows William Chase, a Springfield College alumnus, chatting with Fred Harrison, a basketball player from East Boston (February 11, 1949). The clip includes a photograph of Chase and Harrison, and a description below the photograph. In the description, Chase's name was printed as William B. Chase, which might be a mistake since his middle name initial is R. According to the label of the clip, it was published by The Boston Globe.William R. Chase is a member of Class 1893 of Springfield College (then known as International YMCA Training School). He was a member of the first men to ever play the game of basketball in 1891. Chase was born on June 23, 1867 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Before attending Springfield College, he worked in a music store, a bank, and for an insurance agency. He operated his own insurance business in New Bedford for 50 years before retiring in March, 1947. He died on August 30, 1951
Obituary of Frank Simmons (May 9, 1965)
No full textThis is an obituary of Frank M. Simmons, a Springfield College alumnus, published on May 9, 1964. The obituary says that Simmons passed on Friday (May 7) due to illness, summarizes his education and work experiences, and mentions his Tarbell Medallion award from Springfield College. There is also a photograph of Frank Simmons. The obituary appeared in The Boston Globe.Frank M. Simmons was born in Bedford, Quebec. He graduated from Springfield College in 1923. He was a member of Springfield College’s championship soccer team and served as the president of the Newton Rotary Club. During World War II he was a Red Cross first aid instructor, was active in local defense work and belonged to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Temporary Reserve. For 43 years, he worked as a physical education instructor, coach, athletic trainer, director of health and physical education in the Newton school system. In 1961, Springfield College awarded him the Tarbell Medallion. Simmons died in 1965
Bloody Ground: The Tolliver-Martin Feud in Rowan County, Ky.
Full text linkArticle in the Boston Globe on the Rowan County War from June 23, 1887
The Broken Promises of Military Rule
No full textArts, Education & Law Group, School of Criminology and Criminal JusticeNo Full Tex
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