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International Young Men's Christian Association College

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1912 - 1954

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John H. Burr Papers

 Collection — Box 01
Identifier: MS-543
Abstract Born June 1, 1898, John H. Burr went to Springfield Technical High School where he was a track and field athlete and received the title “the fastest runner in the county.” John H. Burr graduated from the International Young Men’s Christian Association College, now Springfield College, in 1923 and his master’s degree in 1932. He had an amazing professional career at Howard University (1923 to 1958). As well as reaching the position of Director of Physical Education, he acted as the...
Dates: ca. 1917-2022

Leslie Mann Papers

 Collection — Boxes All boxes
Identifier: MS-535
Abstract Leslie Mann was born on November 18, 1893 in Lincoln, Nebraska. While attending Lincoln high school, Mann lettered and made All-state in three sports: basketball, baseball, and football. Mann attended Springfield College from 1911 to 1913 and received a Bachelor of Physical Education in 1925 and a Bachelor of Science in 1941, the delays mainly due to his Major League Baseball career. Mann is widely regarded as one of the most talented athletes to attend the college, becoming the first...
Dates: ca. 1893-2020