Doggett, L. L. (Laurence Locke), 1864-1957
Biographical Note
Laurence Doggett’s first involvement with the YMCA was with the Student YMCA at Oberlin College in Ohio. He served one year with the State YMCA of Ohio, before leaving to pursue a doctorial degree at the University of Leipzig (Germany). His thesis at Leipzig was the history of the YMCA, subsequently published as "The History of the Young Men’s Christian Association." Doggett was appointed Secretary of the State YMCA of Ohio upon his return to the United States.
In 1896, he became president of the International YMCA Training School (now Springfield College), where he served for 40 years. Under Doggett’s leadership, the School became known for its liberal religious teachings and for training leaders both inside and outside the YMCA. During his time as president, the College’s “Humanics” philosophy, which calls for the education of the whole person -- in spirit, mind, and body -- for leadership in service to humanity, was implemented. The philosophy still guides the College today. Doggett also ran four capital campaigns to establish and build the present-day campus and to create an endowment.
In addition to his work at Springfield College, Doggett also served as “principal” of the YMCA Summer Institutes at the Silver Bay (N.Y.) association, attracting up to 600 Y secretaries for summer training.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Springfield College Armed Forces Collection
Laurence L. Doggett Memorial President’s Home Records
Ted Shawn Papers
Student Union/Doggett’s House Records
This collection documents the old Student Union house or, as it has been known over time, Doggett’s House, Gulick’s House, and/or Beebe’s House. Included in the collection is a letter dated May 31, 1900 from Luther Halsey Gulick offering his house to the school, a pamphlet thought to be from the late forties or early fifties talking about the house as a Student Union, and exterior images of the House throughout its life.
YMCA Hall of Fame – 1997 – Inductee (historical) – Doggett, Lawrence L. – Nomination and Biographical Information, ca. 1996-1997
YMCA Hall of Fame – 1997 – Inductee (historical) – Doggett, Lawrence L. – Photographs, ca. 1997
YMCA Hall of Fame Records
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