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Springfield College Anniversary Pageant (1935)
No full textA flyer for the fiftieth anniversary historical pageant, performed for the commencement ceremonies for the International YMCA College, now Springfield College, held in 1935. This flyer describes the program, and lists all the people involved with developing the pageant. The pageant was written and directed by Frederick S. Hyde, and included Tableaux presentations and glee club performances. The picture on the front is of all four of the presidents of Springfield College.; including David Allen Reed, Henry S. Lee, Charles H. Barrows, and the current president, Laurence L. Doggett. Springfield College was founded in 1885 as the School for Christian Workers
Springfield College History/Information packet, ca. 1972
No full textThis 26 page document is a Springfield College History/Information packet that was created by the Public Relations Office at Springfield College. It is thought to have been created around 1972. The packet is in a three ring folder with a clear cover. It consists of a timeline of the highlights in Springfield College History since the founding 1885 through 1971, a narrative of the history of Springfield College, descriptions of the buildings and facilities on campus, and biographies of Springfield College president Wilbert E. Locklin, the Academic Dean Paul U. Congdon, and the Dean of Admissions, William H. Lammers. The final page is a map of the campus
Springfield College Commencement Program (Summer 1941)
No full textThis program details commencement exercises, held August 8, 1941, at the International YMCA College (now Springfield College) for the summer graduating exercises. During World War II, Springfield College had multiple graduation ceremonies to help facilitate the transfer dates of students leaving for service in the War. The program outlines the schedule of events, lists the degrees given, and talks about the Summer School Dinner which followed the graduation exercises. The Commencement address was given by Dr. William E. McCormack
Springfield College Commencement Program (1975)
No full textA program for the eighty ninth commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held in 1975. This pamphlet starts describing the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, the Honorary Degree candidates to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Mr. Joseph B. Burns, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Springfield College, gave the commencement address
Springfield College Commencement Program (1965)
No full textA program for the seventy ninth commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held in 1965. This pamphlet starts by describing the program, including songs, prayers, commencement address, presentation of diplomas, and a list of the members of the graduating class. The Honorable Stewart L. Udall gave the commencement address.
Honorary degrees were conferred to Winston Paul (Doctor of Laws), Julia Bessie Buxton (Doctor of Humanics), Dr. Paul Tillich (Doctor of Humane Letters), and Stewart Lee Udall (Doctor of Public Service)
Springfield College Commencement Program (1953)
No full textA program for the sixty seventh commencement ceremonies for the International YMCA College, now Springfield College, held in 1953. Although the school went by the name Springfield College at this time, its corporate name remained the International Young Men’s Christian Association College until 1954. This pamphlet starts by describing the program, including songs, prayers, commencement address, presentation of diplomas, and a list of the members of the graduating class. Senator Frank Carlson gave the commencement address.
Honorary degrees were conferred to Carlton Harrison (Master of Humanics), Judah Cahn and John Heuss (Doctor of Divinity), Frank Carlson, John R. McCurdy, and Gilbert Holland Montague (Doctor of Laws)
Springfield College Commencement Program (March 1943)
No full textSpringfield College produced this program for fifty seventh commencement ceremony held in December 1943. The pamphlets traditionally list the graduates, along with their hometowns and majors. It also generally provides the exact day and location for the ceremony, as well as the names of the guest speakers, a calendar of events, and a brief biography for each of the honorary degree recipients. Some of the programs also provide the lyrics to Springfield College songs and chants. During World War II, Springfield College had multiple graduation ceremonies to help facilitate the transfer dates of students leaving for service in the War. This is one of multiple ceremonies for 1943. Elbert Kirtley Fretwell, PhD., chief scout executive of the Boys Scouts of America gave the commencement address
Springfield College Commencement Program (1906)
No full textThis program details the twentieth commencement exercises, held June 10-13, 1906, of the International YMCA Training School (now Springfield College).This was the first time that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had granted the right for Springfield College to confer degrees of Bachelor and Masters of Humanics and Physical Education. The first degree recipient was William H. J. Beckett. The program includes a calendar of the events as well as a list of the graduating students and their theses. The only activity listed on Sunday was a fellowship meeting led by J. T Bowne. There are no events scheduled for Monday, and Tuesday features mostly physical activities: water sports, an alumni versus students baseball game, and a senior reception. The water sports include a rowing race, obstacle race, distance swim, tub race, thirty yard dash, diving exhibition, and other activities. The College held the graduation exercises and commencement on Wednesday. Bishop W. F. McDowell gave the comme
Springfield College Graduate Commencement Program (2003)
No full textA program for the one hundred and seventeenth graduate commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held in 2003. This pamphlet starts with a description of the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Robin Roberts, ABC News Anchor, gave the commencement address.
From 2003 on, Springfield College held a separate graduate and undergraduate commencement program, and produced a brochure for each
Springfield College Commencement program (1919)
No full textA program for the thirty third commencement ceremonies for the International YMCA College, now Springfield College, held in 1919. This pamphlet starts by describing the program, including the school hymn, prayers, songs presentation of diplomas, and finishes by listing the members of the graduating class. Mr. Hamilton Holt, editor of The Independent newspaper from New York City, gave the commencement address
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