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Access

Springfield College’s archival records--other than widely distributed records, such as open meeting minutes, College publications, and publicity photographs--will normally remain closed for 25 years from the date of their creation. Access to record series spanning several years will be granted 25 years from the most recent date in the series.

During the period of restriction, records will be available only to current staff of the President's Office, the office of origin, and the College Archives and Special Collections. Consideration will be given for access by others when a written request is presented to the College Archivist and written approval has been obtained from the appropriate individual in the office of origin or the appropriate individual now responsible for the function performed by the defunct office of origin.

Records will be made available in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Springfield College and federal and state regulations governing access to student and other records.


Collections

Secretarial Department Records (A1) Finding Aid (pdf)
This collection documents the administrative and academic work of the Secretarial department, established at the School in 1885 to train young men for work as secretaries (executives) of YMCAs in the United States and around the world. Included is correspondence, both incoming and outgoing for the first 25 years, applications for admission, and plans of study (course syllabi) from 1885-1896. 11 boxes.

YMCA Hall of Fame Papers Finding Aid (pdf)
This collection documents the history and governance of the YMCA Hall of Fame at Springfield College and also provides information about individual inductees and induction ceremonies from the Hall of Fame’s founding in 1985 to the present. The purpose of the YMCA Hall of Fame is to provide “a forum to recognize professionals who personify what is best about the YMCA. It honors individuals who have devoted their lives to the building of community, encouraging each person to develop to their [sic] fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. In recognition of Springfield College’s historic partnership with the YMCA dating back to the College’s founding in 1885, the Advisory Council and Hall of Fame Committee chose the College as the site for the YMCA Hall of Fame in 1985.” Materials in the collection primarily include governance documents, committee memos, correspondence, videos, photographs, nomination forms and biographical information on inductees.

Building Collections

1. Abbey-Appleton Finding Aid (pdf)
     Digital images and documents on the Abbey-Appleton Hall


2. Administration Building Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on the Administration Building


3. Allied Health Sciences Center Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on the Allied Health Sciences Building


4. Alumni Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on Alumni Hall


5. Babson Library Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on Babson Library


6. Basketball Hall of Fame Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on Basketball Hall of Fame


7. Beveridge Center Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on the Beveridge Center


8. Gladden Boathouse Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on the Gladden Boathouse


9. Gulick Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
        Digital images and documents on Gulick Hall


10. International Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on International Hall


11. Judd Gymnasia Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Judd Gymnasia


12. Lakeside Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Lakeside Hall


13. Linkletter Natatorium Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Linkletter Natatorium


14. Loveland Chapel Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Loveland Chapel


15. Marsh Memorial Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Marsh Memorial


16. Massasoit Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Massasoit Hall


17. Memorial Field House Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on Memorial Field House


18. Original School Building Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on the Original School Building


19. Reed Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on the David Allen Reed Hall


20. Weiser Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on the Weiser Halll


21. Woods Hall Finding Aid (pdf)
         Digital images and documents on the Woods Hall

Publications

Below is a list of materials published by Springfield College since its founding in 1885 that are currently available through the Archives. These are non-circulating materials and must be used in the Archives. Please contact the College Archivist at archives@spfldcol.edu for assistance.

1. Academic Publications
2. Administrative Publications
3. Alumni Publications
4. Directories and Yearbooks
5. Handbooks and Manuals
6. Literary Publications
7. Newspapers and Newsletters

Athletic Department Collections

1. Athletic Department Box List (pdf)
2. Baseball Box List (pdf)
3. Basketball Box List (pdf)
4. Boxing Box List (pdf)
5. Cheerleading Box List (pdf)
6. Crew Box List (pdf)
7. Cross Country Box List (pdf)
8. Fencing Box List (pdf)
9. Field Hockey Box List (pdf)
10. Football Box List (pdf)
11. Golf Box List (pdf)
12. Gymnastics Box List (pdf)
13. Hockey Box List (pdf)
14. Lacrosse Box List (pdf)
15. Rugby Box List (pdf)
16. Soccer Box List (pdf)
17. Softball Box List (pdf)
18. Swimming and Diving Box List (pdf)
19. Tennis Box List (pdf)
20. Track and Field Box List (pdf)
21. Volleyball Box List (pdf)
22. Wrestling Box List (pdf)