The Springfield College Archives and Special Collections, located in the lower level of Judd Gymnasia, houses a rich collection of materials documenting the history of Springfield College from its first days as the School for Christian Workers and the International YMCA Training School to the present day. In addition to institutional and alumni records, there are special collections of rare books,
publications, and manuscripts focused on the areas of the birth and history of Basketball, physical education, physical training, the YMCA, Olympic movements, and amateur and recreation sports. Springfield College Archives and Special Collections is also the repository for the AAHPERD Collection (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) and the Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection. Our page will feature images and texts that offer a window onto the rich history of the college and glimpses into student life in the past. We will also be sharing images and questions related to college history that have us stumped, in the hope that readers will help us solve the mysteries that we encounter from time to time.
