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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Links to the images contained in the Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection and the IMLS Grant (Historical Image Collection) are currently not working due to the recent upgrade of the Voyager Online Catalog. We are working to resolve the issue and hope to have the images back shortly.

In the interim, please note that the records for the images are still available (only the image is unable to be seen through the catalog at this point).

The archives can still get the image and the document you need from our digital collection.

To receive images to view please use the Ask the Archives! Function to contact us and request images. Images will be sent as low resolution jpegs through email. Please be sure to:

· List the title of the image
· Give a brief description of the image
· List the call number and location number if listed in the record

The Archives and Special Collections thanks you for your patience and understanding during this transition to a new catalog. If there are any other questions or if you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Archive at (413) 748-3309.


Mission

Archives and Special Collections is the official repository for Springfield College records having permanent historical, legal, fiscal, or administrative value. The primary mission of the College Archives is to appraise, collect, organize, describe, preserve, and make available records documenting the history of Springfield College. In addition Archives and Special Collections collects primary source material that supports the research interests and Humanics philosophy of the College. Subject areas of long-term interest to the College include the YMCA, physical education, sport and recreation, camping, and youth/community work.



The Springfield College Archives and Special Collections at the Brennan Center 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 physical education, physical training, the YMCA and Olympic movements, amateur and recreation sports. Springfield College Archives and Special Collections is also the repository for the national AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)and the Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection. The archives also acts as the depository for campus theses, dissertations, research projects, and selected serial back runs.

Information about currently cataloged items in the Archives and Special Collections at the Brennan Center is available by searching Voyager, the library's online catalog. Selected items and collections are also available in electronic form.

Springfield College Archives and Special Collections is open to all interested users -- students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni, and outside researchers. Use of archives and special collections is by appointment only.

Humanics
AAHPERD Collection
Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection
IMLS Grant (Historical Image Collection)


For more information about Babson Library's Archives and Special Collections contact the Archivist either in person, by phone (413-748-3309) or by using the Ask the Archives! form.

General Policy
Materials located in the Brennan Center (Archives/Rare Books/Special Collections) are those designated by the Library staff as valuable and/or not replaceable. Archive materials are those related to Springfield College. All College generated information items are considered proper items to be collected for the Springfield College Archives, exceptions must be approved by the College Archivist or Library Director. Call numbers for Archives/Rare Books/Special Collections materials are located on Voyager catalog.

Archives/Rare Books/Special Collections materials are not available for loan.

Photocopying will only be allowed if the materials are deemed suitable for copying by the Archivist. Archivist or Library staff will do all photocopying and applicable fees will apply.

Searching the Collections
All the materials at Brennan are cataloged and searchable on Voyager catalog. The location information on a Voyager record will identify which collection the item belongs to and where it is housed.

AAHPERD is searchable as a separate Voyager collection. Searching AAHPERD follows the same procedures as searching the main library collection on the Voyager online catalog.

The Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection is searchable from its own web site. Postcards in the collection can be searched by title, subject, or location (city, state, or nation). Full color images of all the cards are available for viewing.

USING MATERIALS FROM THE BRENNAN CENTER
Materials will be used at the Brennan Center by appointment.
For more information about Babson Library's Archives and Special Collections contact the Archivist either in person, by phone (413-748-3309) or by using the Ask the Archives! form.

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