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Location
Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia
Lower Level
Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Parking
Visitor spaces are available in Lots 1 and 2. Two handicapped spaces are located behind Judd Gymnasia. When there are no visitor spots available, speak with the lot guards in Lot 2 about available parking.
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Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm via Appointment
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Archives & Special Collections: Springfield College Archives & Special Collections
About the Springfield College Archives
A photographic print created from a Springfield College yearbook (exact book not known) of the original building of the School for Christian Workers (now Springfield College) was built on the corner of State and Sherman streets in Springfield, Massachusetts. This particular photograph was taken in April 1886. Learn more about the photograph.
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.
Staff
College Archivist
Jeffrey Monseau, M.S., Library and Information Science
About Our Collections
Our Collections
Springfield College Archives & Special Collections contains approximately 6,000 linear feet of materials related to Springfield College, the YMCA, physical education, sport and recreation, camping, and youth/community work, among others.
Browse our Archival Collections & Exhibits to see what collections and exhibits are available digitally or within the archives.
Search our Finding Aids to locate materials located physically within the archives and beyond. You can also learn the historical background regarding many of our materials via these aids.
Appointments may be made for researchers to visit our archives in person to explore our rich materials. For research inquiries or to schedule an appointment, email jmonseau@springfield.edu.
This is a hand colored lantern slide showing the eleven members, in uniform, of Springfield College’s 1890 football team (known as "Stagg's Eleven" or "Stubby Christians"). See the original photograph.
