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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.

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

Below is a list of materials published by Springfield College since its founding in 1885. These are are non-circulating and should be used in the Archives. Please contact the College Archivist,
tel. 413-748-3309 or archives@spfldcol.edu with questions.


Academic Publications

School for Christian Workers Annual Catalogue, 1885-1890
Includes information about admission, tuition and other expenses, general course of instruction, special studies in the secretarial, gymnasium and Sunday school departments, calendar, requirements for graduation, and a list of students, faculty, and corporators.

Call number: LD5171 S5 A16

International Young Men's Christian Association Training School Annual Catalogue, 1890-1912
Includes information about admission, tuition and other expenses, the curriculum and course descriptions, calendar, requirements for graduation, student organizations, the school's history and library, and a list of students, faculty, and corporators. Some editions include photographs and advertisements.

Call number: LD5171 S5 A16

International Young Men's Christian Association College Annual Catalogue, 1913-1929
Call number: LD5171 S5 A18

Springfield College Undergraduate Bulletin, 1934-.1936,
Call number: LD5171 S5 A2

Springfield College Graduate Bulletin, 1940-1942, 1946-1954, 1961-.
Call number: LD5171 S5 A22

Springfield College Academic Schedule, 1937-1938, 1966-1967, 1976, 1979-.
Call number: LD5171 S52g4

Administrative Publications

Charter and Articles of Incorporation of Springfield College, 1891-1968
Documents about the incorporation and institutional name changes.

Call number: LD5171.S47 A3

Springfield College Enrollment Statistics Reports, Fall 1949 to Fall 2001

Call number: LD5171.S502 R4

Springfield College Financial Reports, 1885-2002 (with gaps)

Call number: LD5171.S493 F5

Springfield College Budget Reports, 1971/72-1972/73; 1974/75-1975/76; 1979/80-1994/95

Call number: LD5171.S493 B8

Springfield College Reports, 1959-1964
Periodical bulletin from the administration of the college.

Call number: LD5171.S5 A35

Fact Book
Compilation of statistical information about the College. Content varies, but recent editions include college background and organization, enrollment summaries, and statistics regarding finance, facilities, faculty, staff, and students.

Call number: LD5171.S56 S76

Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, 1997
Complete facilities plan prepared by Kieran, Timberlake & Harris; Roland/Towers LLC.

Call number: LB3205 .S67 1997

Alumni Publications

News from Springfield College, Feb.1963 - March 1971
Weekly inter-campus newsletter. See also: Communication

Call number: LD5171.S5 A3

College at Springfield, 1927-1985
Magazine providing alumni profiles and covering alumni events and SC news.

Call number: LD5171.S5 A33

Springfield, 1986-1991
Magazine covering SC and alumni news and events.

Call number: LD5171.S5 A333

Triangle, 1991- .
Magazine directed to alumni, includes information on college and alumni news and events, and articles of general interest.

Call number: LD5171.S5 A333

Directories and Yearbooks

Alumni Directory, 1895, 1915-1930, 1938, 1941, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1996, 2001
Lists alumni by class and alphabetically by name. Alphabetical listing includes year of graduation, home address, job title, company name and company address. (Also lists members of the Corporation, Board of Trustees, and Honorary Degree Recipients). Some directories are specific to certain professional fields or geographical locations.

Call number: LD5171 S521a

Campus Telephone Directory, 1927/28-1942, 1947-1962/63, 1987/88-.
Includes faculty, staff, and students.

Call number: LD5171 S52b S78

Corporation, 1964-1968
Directory of corporators, trustees, and committees of Springfield College.

Call number: LD5171 S503 C67

Military Service Directory, 1943
Lists students and alumni in the military services as of June 25, 1943.

Call number: D797.A2 S67 1943

Employee Directory, 1992, 1995

Call number: LD5171.S52b.S732

Staff Associates Directory, 1990

Call number: LD5171.S52b.S734

Freshmen Register, 1980-1982, 1985
Freshman records and information to guide new students.

Call number: LD5171.S542

Massasoit, 1904-present
Senior class yearbook

Call number: LD5171 S54 A1

Handbooks and Manuals

Manual of Operations, 1957, 1962, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1992, 1996
Organization and administration regulations, academic regulations, classroom procedures, student services, financial, facilities, public relations etc.

Call number: LD5171.S499.M35

Faculty Handbook2000-2007
Handbook of operations and policies for the faculty including academic policies, personnel, responsibilities, development opportunities, and academic support.

Call number: LD5171.S509.F33

New & Adjunct Faculty Handbook, 1994
Handbook of operations and policies for new faculty.

Call number: LD5171.S529.N48 1994

Student Handbook, 1914-1995
Includes information about regulations, residence life, academic procedures, student services, and the academic calendar.

Call number: LD5171.S56.S78

Undergraduate Student Handbook, 1995-.
Includes information about regulations, residence life, academic procedures, student services, and the academic calendar.

Call number: LD5171.S56.S79

Continuing Education Student Handbook, 1970
Handbook for the prospective student in the continuing education program including information about courses, expenses, and counseling as well as College facilities and a campus map.

Call number: LD5171.S52g.C65

Handbook for Foreign Students, 1956
Regulations, residence life, academic procedures, student services, academic calendar.

Call number: LD5171.S55.F674

Handbook for Graduate Students, 1961-1962
Regulations, residence life, academic procedures, student services, academic calendar.

Call number: LD5171.S56.G78

Information for Prospective Foreign Students, 1960
Information for prospective students from abroad including promotional information about the facilities and services provided to students.

Call number: LD5171.S55.I54

Business Mangament: A Handbook for Majors, 1984
Provides information about the business management major. Published by the department of Economics.

Call number: LD5171.S52g.S67 1984a

English Department Handbook, 1984
Provides information for all students and faculty advisors about the English program and related special programs.

Call number:LD2365.E5.S67

Literary Publications

The Alden Street Review, 1987-2006.
Student poetry.

Call number: PS647.C6.A456

The Moving Finger Writes
Collection of poems and essays by students in an English course.

Call number: PS647.C6.M68 1972

The Inkling, 1958-1982.
Published once each semester, the magazine contained poetry, prose, photography, and art work by students.

Call number: PS508.C6.I54

Newspapers and Newsletters

Students

What is Everybody's Business is Nobody's Business, 1899-1904
Newsletter of the Student Association

Call number: LD5171.S55 N62

The Beanie: Freshmen News, March 8, 1963
Created by freshmen students (Class of 1966), this newsletter focused on what was happening around campus.

Call number: LD5171.S521k 1966 B43 1963

Freshman magazine, 1924-1955 with gaps
Articles and news of concern to freshmen. See also: FroshScoop, Green Jug, and Maroon Yearling.

Call number: LD5171.S552 F753

The Goat, 1968-1969
Students' publication about happenings on campus.

Call number: LD5171.S55 G63

Journal of the Springfield College Science Club, Vol. 1, No.1 (Oct. 1, 1936)
Explains the purpose of the science club: to keep the organization informed and stimulate interest in science among students.

Call number: LD5171.S551 S354

Physical education, 1954
Newsletter of women physical education majors.

Call number: GV361 .P46

Rucksack: Newsletter of the Springfield College Outing Club, 1947-1949
Publication to inform club members and the student community about club and other outdoor recreation activities.

Call number: LD5171.S551 R83

The Springfield Student, 1910 - with gaps
Primary student newspaper about sports and events on campus.

Call number: LD5171.S55 A3

The Woods Hall "Hoosit," 1915
Humor publication by students about dorm life.

Call number: LD5171.S55 W66

Faculty and Staff

Faculty News, 1946-1959
Faculty bulletin.

Call number: LD5171.S51k F23