160 research outputs found
List of events in the life of Channing R. Mann
No full textThis is a two-page document that lists 40 events in the life of Chancey (Channing) R. Mann, Class of 1916. The document appears to have been written by Channing Mann as it is all in the first person. Events include things like his coming to Springfield College, at the time known as the International YMCA College, what his experience at the school was, and his work experience with the Troy NY Public Schools.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Acceptance speech for award by Channing R. Mann
No full textThis is a one-page typed document written by Channing R. Mann, Class of 1916, for the acceptance of an unidentified award given by the Council of City and County Directors of AAHPER (American Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation). The document talks a bit about his first jobs, his struggle to get through school, and a couple excerpts that friends sent to him.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Form letters and attachments written by Channing R. Mann (1962)
No full textThis five-page document (including backs of pages) contain form letters created by Channing R. Mann, Class of 1916, and sent to colleagues and classmates (Springfield College) of Channing R. Mann. The first letter is dated May 1, 1962 and was sent to Springfield College Alum. On the back of this page is a hand-written note Calvin Martin, Alumni Secretary at Springfield College, saying he had sent this letter and the attachments to alum. The letter introduces the three page letter that he sent to friends as a way to share his life with his friends and inspire other members of the class of 1916 to update the college and their classmates on their life and contribute to their Alma mater. The fourth page contains a series of images from his life and family, including pictures of his brother Leslie Mann. The last page is a written description of what and who those pictures show.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Finding Aid: MS533 - Channing R. Mann Springfield College Records
No full textThis is the Finding Aid is for MS533 - Channing R. Mann Springfield College Records collection. Materials in this collection include correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper articles, magazine articles, and photographs created by Channing R. Mann or collected by offices in Springfield College. Materials date from 1919 to 2080, with the bulk being from 1950 through Channing’s death in 1978. Biographical materials include information gathered and created when he was awarded the Springfield College Tarbell Medallion Award 1958 and a manuscript called the “The Mann Brothers of Lincoln Nebraska” that contains information about Channing and his brother, Leslie Mann. This manuscript contains copies of photographs and documents. In addition to these, there are some materials from his involvement with AAHPERD (now SHAPE America), specifically the creation of the Channing Mann Award that was created for Council of City & County Directors. Finally, there are newspaper articles and correspondence. Most of the correspondence is between the Alumni Office of Springfield College and Channing Mann. One letter includes photographs of an alumni event in 1974 that included Springfield College President Wilbert Locklin.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Ambassador of Physical Education Honor Award, Channing R. Mann (March 28, 1969)
No full textThis is a three page document containing the text for the presentation of the Honor Award of "Ambassador of Physical Education" to Channing R. Mann, Class of 1916. The document is dated March 28, 1969 by a hand written date in the upper right-hand corner. The document gives a brief biography of the life and career of Channing Mann, including a long list of all his professional activities and a description of a normal day in his life.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
A letter from Channing R. Mann to Miss. Ida Wemple (February 10, 1919)
No full textA letter from Channing R. Mann to Miss. Ida Wemple written on February 10, 1919. In the letter, Mann includes his military experience and hopes that is the information Wemple was looking for.Channing R. Mann was a native of Lincoln, Nebraska and a graduate of Lincoln High School. He received his professional training at the Springfield College, then known as the International YMCA College. He graduated in 1916. From 1917-1919 he directed the Army YMCA program at Fort Jackson. In 1920, he became the first certified hygiene and physical training director of New York State, serving as the Director of Health, Physical Education in the public schools of Troy, New York, a position he held until 1963. Perhaps the pinnacle of his career was the creation of the Channing Mann Award. Channing Mann died on May 9, 1978
Channing Mann's Application (November 12, 1912)
No full textThis is the application for admission form completed by Channing Mann, a Springfield College (then known as International YMCA Training School) alumnus in November 12, 1912. The form has Mann's personal information, education and work experiences, athletic background, and his additional comments on some other questions.For more biographical information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Letter written by Les and Jes Mann to Channing and Florence Mann (January 1955)
No full textA letter written by Leslie Mann, and his wife, Jes, to his brother, Channing and Florence Mann. The letter is dated January 27, 1955 at the top of the page. The first page appears to have been written by Jes, with Les handwriting an addition, on January 31. There are some pictures attached. One with a group riding in a toy train (the one boy sitting in front), and the second with four adults standing in a yard. This appears to be Leslie Mann's son and his wife's parents, according to the letterFor biographical information on Leslie Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/563
For more biographical information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Channy Mann Visits ‘Gems’ – Lincoln Friends, That Is (The Lincoln Star, April 6, 1959)
No full textA newspaper article titled “Channy Mann Visits ‘Gems’ – Lincoln Friends, that is” written by Don Bryant in the Lincoln Star published on April 6, 1959. The newspaper talks about Channing R. Mann, Class of 1916. There are multiple pictures including the famous one of Channing leading Leslie Mann during a run in Football. The article talks about playing sports in Nebraska for various teams including the Girard Indians, a St. Marks Church Baseball Team and the Lincoln High School teams.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/565The materials in this folder are arranged chronologically and therefore are numbered in that order. Not all the items in the folder have been digitized, so all items are not represented online.
Channing Mann
No full textThis is a portrait photograph of Springfield College (then known as International YMCA College) alumnus Channing Mann. The photograph shows Mann wearing a suit and tie. He is looking at the camera with his hair combed back and is smiling.For more biographical information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
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