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International Young Men's Christian Association College

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1912 - 1954

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

International Center Records

 Record Group — RG 105 All Boxes
Identifier: RG-105
Abstract Internationalism has been an important characteristic of Springfield College since the very beginning of the school. Founded in 1885 as the School for Christian Workers, one of the main purposes of Springfield College was to train YMCA professionals. This included secretaries (administrators/CEO’s) and physical directors (professionals who ran the gymnasiums and gymnasium programs). Moreover, Springfield College’s academic programs, such as physical education and sport training related...
Dates: ca. 1909-2020; Majority of material found within 1965-2000

Attallah A. Kidess Papers

 Collection — Box 01-04
Identifier: MS-528
Abstract Dr. Attallah Alexander “Ted” Kidess was born in Jerusalem, Palestine on December 25, 1910. Before coming to the United States, he earned degrees from American University in Cairo and Queens College in Oxford. At Springfield College, he earned a Master’s Degree (1935) and a Doctor of Physical Education Degree (1958). Kidess went back to Jerusalem to serve at the director of physical education at the Jerusalem YMCA from 1937 to 1947. He returned to Springfield College as a faculty member in...
Dates: ca. 1930-1999