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Purpose of the School for Christian Workers, by David Allen Reed
No full textPamphlet called the "Purpose of the School for Christian Workers, written by the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) founder, David Allen Reed, explaining the need for the School and what its purpose is. In the pamphlet, Reed identifies and answers three questions, 1. Are there definite lines of work for layman demanding a special training? 2. Are there layman in the country with natural ability who will dedicate themselves to this work and take this training? and lastly Can these men be trained for this work?Reverend David Allen Reed was the founder and first president of the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) located in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. It was his interest in the formal training of men who would devote their life to Christian service that led him to found the school which was dedicated to training Sunday school teachers and YMCA workers. Reed was responsible for securing the funds and land necessary to start and expand the school to its current location on Massasoit Lake. Eventually, the YMCA department separated from the School for Christian Workers becoming the YMCA Training School and later the International YMCA Training College. In 1953 the name changed to Springfield College. In 1891 Reed resigned as president of the Training School but maintained his interest and connection until his death in 1932
David Allen Reed
No full textThis photograph is a semi-gloss black-&-white print of an earlier photograph of Springfield College founder, David Allen Reed.Reverend David Allen Reed was the founder and first president of the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) located in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. It was Reed’s interest in the formal training of men who would devote their life to Christian service that led him to found the school which was dedicated to training Sunday school teachers and YMCA workers. Reed was responsible for securing the funds and land necessary to start and expand the school to its current location on Massasoit Lake. Eventually, the YMCA department separated from the School for Christian Workers becoming the YMCA Training School and later the International YMCA Training College. In 1953 the name changed to Springfield College. In 1891 Reed resigned as president of the Training School but maintained his interest and connection until his death in 1932
David Allen Reed
No full textA semi-gloss print of a pen and ink drawing of David Allen Reed.Reverend David Allen Reed was the founder and first president of the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) located in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. It was Reed’s interest in the formal training of men who would devote their life to Christian service that led him to found the school which was dedicated to training Sunday school teachers and YMCA workers. Reed was responsible for securing the funds and land necessary to start and expand the school to its current location on Massasoit Lake. Eventually, the YMCA department separated from the School for Christian Workers becoming the YMCA Training School and later the International YMCA Training College. In 1953 the name changed to Springfield College. In 1891 Reed resigned as president of the Training School but maintained his interest and connection until his death in 1932
David Allen Reed Hall
No full textA photograph of the front of Springfield College dormitory, David Allen Reed Hall taken from the East toward what would shortly be International Hall.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories (Massassoit Hall and Lakeside Hall) built at that time should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
Reed Hall was originally built as an all male dormitory housing 155 students, but today is coed, housing first years or freshmen
David Allen Reed
No full textA portrait photograph of David Allen Reed, founder and first president of the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College).It was Reed’s interest in the formal training of men who would devote their life to Christian service that led him to found the Springfield, MA school which was dedicated to training Sunday school teachers and YMCA workers. Reed was responsible for securing the funds and land necessary to start and expand the school to its current location on Massasoit Lake. Eventually, the YMCA department separated from the School for Christian Workers becoming the YMCA Training School and later the International YMCA Training College. In 1953 the name changed to Springfield College. In 1891 Reed resigned as president of the Training School but maintained his interest and connection until his death in 1932.Photograph is mounted on a black picture board
Finding Aid: RG 138 David Allen Reed Hall Records
No full textThis collection documents the planning, construction, and significance of David Allan Reed Hall. The collection includes general information, a dedication program, floor plans, and an outside newspaper article regarding the dormitory’s completed construction and dedication. Visual images of the dormitory include undated exterior photographs of the front, east, west, and south sides of the dormitory, as well as slides.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed in a little over a year on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall on June 10th, 1961, when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
David Allen Reed founded Springfield College in 1885 and at the dedication of the dormitory it was said: “today 77 years after a dream come true it is fitting that tribute to this pioneering educator and religious leader be given at the college he founded.”
Today it is also fitting that the dormitory houses freshmen, the visionaries of the future in the world as well as visionaries of future in the college. Each year the freshmen give new life and see new possibilities for the college in the same way that David Allen Reed saw the possibility of a beautiful location for a school from the unpromising track of land which in 1885 was covered in sand dunes and scrub pines, and a city dump was located where some of the newest, most beautiful buildings now stand
Reed Hall Front Entrance
No full textA photograph of three female students posing outside the front entrance of Springfield College dormitory, David Allen Reed Hall.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories (Massassoit Hall and Lakeside Hall) built at that time should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
Reed Hall was originally built as an all male dormitory housing 155 students, but today is coed, housing first years or freshmen
Student entering Reed Hall
No full textA photograph of a student walking into the entrance of Springfield College dormitory, David Allen Reed Hall.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories (Massassoit Hall and Lakeside Hall) built at that time should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
Reed Hall was originally built as an all male dormitory housing 155 students, but today is coed, housing first years or freshmen
Reed Hall
No full textA photograph of Reed Hall on the campus of Springfield College. The photograph is taken from the parking lot in the front of the building. there are cars right before the building.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories (Massassoit Hall and Lakeside Hall) built at that time should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
Reed Hall was originally built as an all male dormitory housing 155 students, but today is coed, housing first years or freshmen
Reed Hall
No full textA photograph of Reed Hall on the campus of Springfield College. The photograph is taken from the parking lot in front of the building. The building is seen over the cars in the parking lot.Construction began on David Allen Reed Hall on August 1st, 1961 and was completed on September 1st, 1962. The dedication took place on October 20th, 1962. The building was originally to be named Massasoit Hall, but was changed to Reed Hall when the trustees decided that the last dormitory constructed in the tri-pod of dormitories (Massassoit Hall and Lakeside Hall) built at that time should be named after the College’s founder in order to allow time to collect proper funds in his name.
Reed Hall was originally built as an all male dormitory housing 155 students, but today is coed, housing first years or freshmen
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