American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
James and Jean Genasci Papers
Collection — Box 01-08
Identifier: MS-540
Abstract
Dr. James Genasci was born in 1928. He attended Springfield College, receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1950 and a Master of Science in 1955. He got a Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1960. He was an Associate Professor of Physical Education and eventual Assistant Director of the Division of Graduate Studies at Springfield College from 1963 to 1994. Dr. Genasci was also an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, co-founding the Pioneer Valley Chapter of PFLAG, Inc....
Dates:
ca. 1940-2000
Channing R. Mann Springfield College Records
Collection — Box 01
Identifier: MS-533
Abstract
Channing R. Mann was a native of Lincoln, Nebraska and a graduate of Lincoln High School. He received his professional training at Springfield College, then known as the International YMCA College. He graduated in 1916. From 1917-1919 he directed the Army YMCA program at Fort Jackson. In 1920, he became the first certified hygiene and physical training director of New York State, serving as the Director of Health, Physical Education in the public schools of Troy, New York, a position he held...
Dates:
ca. 1919-1980
Dr. Mimi Murray Papers
Collection — Boxes All boxes
Identifier: MS-531
Abstract
A professor and athletic coach at Springfield College since 1967, Dr. Mimi Murray enjoys a national and international reputation in the field of athletics and is recognized for her pioneering contributions to the field of sport psychology, her influence on behalf of girls and women in Sport, and her excellence in teaching. Dr. Murray has served as president for the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD); the American Association for...
Dates:
ca. 1967 - 2017
Jesse Parks Papers
Collection — Box 01
Identifier: MS-525
Abstract
Dr. Jesse Parks was an accomplished figure in physical educationand civil rights. With his involvement in outreach programs, research regarding inner city physical education, and numerous memberships surrounding P.E., civil rights, and the Springfield community, he was dedicated to spreading physical healthand equal opportunity at home and abroad. The collection contains biographical information, photographs, news articles, correspondence, research notes and data, informational pamphlets,...
Dates:
ca. 1958-1985
Marianna Trekell Papers
Collection — Box 01-02
Identifier: MS-539
Abstract
Dr. Marianna Trekell was a decorated leading figure in physical education. With her innumerous speeches, writing, and research throughout her life showing the passion and dedication she had for her profession. The collection contains correspondence, printed materials, news articles, glass transparencies, slides, photographs, and a video tape. There is information on the Women's Division of the National Amateur Athletic Federation, (ca. 1920-1940), materials from the first national women's...
Dates:
ca. 1920-1992