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Letter from James Huff McCurdy to Burton Johnson (June 29, 1935)
No full textA letter written by James Huff McCurdy of Springfield College to Burton Johnson of George Williams College. The letter is dated June 29, 1935. The letter is in response to Mr. Johnson letter of the 21st asking for information to be used in a historical exhibit. The letter answers questions about his life and career. It is two pages long.James Huff McCurdy graduated from Springfield College in 1890. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as a instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France
James H. McCurdy Application (April 7, 1888)
No full textThe application of James Huff McCurdy's for admissions to the School for Christian Workers (now known as Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts.Springfield College, the School for Christian Workers, was founded in 1885 originally to train General Secretaries or, as they are called today, CEOs of local YMCAs. In 1887, the school also began to train students to become Physical Directors or, as they refer to them here, Gymnasium Instructors. These were individuals who would run the Gymnasiums inside of the YMCA. It is appears that McCurdy used an application originally designed for a General Secretary position, as throughout the document this job title has been crossed out and the title "Gymnasium Instructor" written overhead. McCurdy Graduated in 1890. Dr. James H. McCurdy was an Instructor and Professor Emeritus at Springfield College, returning to the school in 1895. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France.Small creases from folding
American field hockey rules 1900-1901, by James Huff McCurdy
No full textThis document is the American field hockey rules from 1900 at Springfield College, written by James Huff McCurdy. The document includes 17 rules similar to the document titled American field hockey rules 1899-00. J.H. McCurdy is typed at the top of the document and the document is five pages. There are some small tears around the edges and the left side of each pages looks like this document was bound at an earlier point in time. Written on the back of the last page is 362.2.Lawn hockey was introduced to the Springfield Training School by Dr. McCurdy in the fall of 1896, and after a season of play the English rules were adopted. As of 1903, the school was the only place in the country to play the English game. The field is a little smaller than a football field. For more information on lawn hockey rules, see “The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket Polo, Laws of Badminton, Drawing Room Hockey, Garden Hockey,” published by the American Sports Publishing Company (New York, New York) in 1903
Springfield: Present, Past, Future by Dr. J. H. McCurdy (November 16, 1933)
No full textThis is an eight page document titled, "Springfield: present, past, future" that is a summary of an address that Dr. James Huff McCurdy gave to the physical department forum on November 16, 1933. The manuscript starts with a brief outline of the history and purpose of Springfield College and the Springfield College Physical Education program. On the third page there are photographs of the major people involved in the physical education program throughout time. There are also some statistics on the program including number of students enrolled by select years, distribution of Alumni in the field, and students participating in physical education theory. Finally there are contributions made by various professors and students, curriculum recaps, and some desires for future property development on campus. On the front there is a sketch of a Native American in a a canoe.James Huff McCurdy graduated from Springfield College in 1890. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as a instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France
McCurdy, Layton -- 1986-92 -- Correspondence, Individual -- letter, 1986-11-03
No full textLetter from McCurdy, Layton dated 1986-11-03.Sabin Collection Fair Use Policy</a
American field hockey rules 1899-1900, by James Huff McCurdy
No full textThis document is the original American field hockey rules from 1899 at Springfield College written by James Huff McCurdy. The document was originally in a booklet and has 17 rules. There are some handwritten edits to be made to the rules in pencil throughout the document. The booklet is 14 pages and it has some small tears around the edges. Signed in ink on the front page is J.H. McCurdy.Lawn hockey was introduced to the Springfield Training School by Dr. McCurdy in the fall of 1896, and after a season of play the English rules were adopted. As of 1903, the school was the only place in the country to play the English game. The field is a little smaller than a football field. For more information on lawn hockey rules, see “The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket Polo, Laws of Badminton, Drawing Room Hockey, Garden Hockey,” published by the American Sports Publishing Company (New York, New York) in 1903.A document marker in the same folder as this document, "Pages were in two booklets with even pages in one and odd in the other. Binding broke and booklets were combined.
American field hockey rules for 1904, written by James Huff McCurdy
No full textThis document is the American field hockey rules from 1904 at Springfield College written by James Huff McCurdy. This document includes, "Later pub. by Spalding," written on the top of the first page. This document is seven pages and the edges have small tears and glue from previous binding. J. H. McCurdy is typed on the top of the first page and there are 25 rules regarding field hockey throughout the document.Lawn hockey was introduced to the Springfield Training School by Dr. McCurdy in the fall of 1896, and after a season of play the English rules were adopted. As of 1903, the school was the only place in the country to play the English game. The field is a little smaller than a football field. For more information on lawn hockey rules, see “The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket Polo, Laws of Badminton, Drawing Room Hockey, Garden Hockey,” published by the American Sports Publishing Company (New York, New York) in 1903.There are two copies of this document in the same folder. This document includes, "Later pub. by Spalding," written on the top of the first page
James H. McCurdy Standing
No full text"James H. McCurdy Standing" is a photograph of James Huff McCurdy (1866-1940), standing outside during fall. He is holding a heavy jackey and smiling at the camera.McCurdy graduated from Springfield College in 1890. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as a instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France.Text on back reads, "POST CARD; Correspondence Here; Name and Address Here; Place Stamp Here.
James H. McCurdy Portrait
No full textThis formal photograph shows James Huff McCurdy M.D. (1866-1940) as a young man.McCurdy graduated from Springfield College in 1890. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France
James H. McCurdy Reading
No full textDr. Peter V. Karpovich took this photograph of James Huff McCurdy (1866-1940) sitting in a chair and reading a book in a Reading Room at Springfield College. Behind him are bookshelves.McCurdy graduated from Springfield College in 1890. Dr. James H. McCurdy was an Instructor and Professor Emeritus at Springfield College, returning to the school in 1895. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France
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