Limbert, Paul M. (Paul Moyer), 1897-1998
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1897 - 1998
Biographical Note
Paul Limbert is among the most notable YMCA professionals of the 20th Century, influencing the YMCA movement at the local, national, and international levels. He earned divinity degrees from both Eastern and Union Theological Seminaries and completed his doctorate in 1929 at Columbia University.
After serving as an Army first lieutenant during WWI, he became the physical director at Camp Upton, New York. Limbert held faculty positions at Franklin and Marshall College and Columbia University and was a faculty adviser to the Student YMCA. For six years, beginning in 1946, he was the president of Springfield College (then the International YMCA College), and in 1953 was named the secretary general of the World Alliance of YMCAs.
After retiring from the World Alliance, he accepted the appointment as the executive director of the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in North Carolina. Limbert authored several books, including "Christian Emphasis in YMCA Programs," "College Teaching and Christian Values," "Living a Century," and "New Perspective for the YMCA." He was recognized with the Legion of Honor award from France, the L.K. Hall Citation from the YMCA Association of Professional Directors (APD), and with honorary doctorates from both Springfield College and American International College.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Olga Ellis Spring Term Project
Collection — Box 01-02
Identifier: MS-522
Abstract
A graduate of Smith College, Olga Ellis joined the Springfield College staff in 1946 as Assistant to the Deans. She was quickly promoted to Acting Registrar of Springfield College on August 1, 1947. A position that was soon made permanent and held until she retired. In 1958 she was promoted to the rank of professor at the position of Registrar. She also was the President of the New England Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. She retired from Springfield College on...
Dates:
ca. 1920-1966
Oral History with President Paul Limbert, ca. 1970-2000
Series — Box 10: Series 03; Series 04, Folder: 07
Identifier: 04
Series 04 Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Materials included in Series 04: Presidents and Administration Oral Histories are transcriptions and audio recordings of oral histories of former Presidents and members of Administration from Springfield College. The audio files are on the original cassettes or as a digital file on CDs. Also included is a tape recording from the 1985 Alumni Reunion Weekend Centennial Presidential Panel. Included are oral histories from President Glenn Olds, President Paul Limbert, and Dean Merriam. Some of...
Dates:
ca. 1970-2000
Oral History with President Paul Limbert, ca. 1970-2000
Series — Box 10: Series 03; Series 04, Folder: 08
Identifier: 04
Series 04 Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Materials included in Series 04: Presidents and Administration Oral Histories are transcriptions and audio recordings of oral histories of former Presidents and members of Administration from Springfield College. The audio files are on the original cassettes or as a digital file on CDs. Also included is a tape recording from the 1985 Alumni Reunion Weekend Centennial Presidential Panel. Included are oral histories from President Glenn Olds, President Paul Limbert, and Dean Merriam. Some of...
Dates:
ca. 1970-2000
Oral History with President Paul Limbert (Audio), ca. 1970-2000
Series — Box 10: Series 03; Series 04, Folder: 09
Identifier: 04
Series 04 Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Materials included in Series 04: Presidents and Administration Oral Histories are transcriptions and audio recordings of oral histories of former Presidents and members of Administration from Springfield College. The audio files are on the original cassettes or as a digital file on CDs. Also included is a tape recording from the 1985 Alumni Reunion Weekend Centennial Presidential Panel. Included are oral histories from President Glenn Olds, President Paul Limbert, and Dean Merriam. Some of...
Dates:
ca. 1970-2000
YMCA Hall of Fame – 1985 – Inductee – Limbert, Paul M. – Nomination and Biographical Information, ca. 1945-1985
Folder — Box 03: Series 02, Folder: 12
Identifier: 02
Series 02 Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is arranged chronologically by year, and within each year, the materials are arranged by type, including: videos and photographs of the induction ceremonies, programs and/or invitations to the ceremonies, memos, planning committee minutes, budget notes, and other organizational materials, newspaper clippings, biographical information and nominations for the inductees, photographs of the inductees, and information about other nominees from that year. Undated and/or unidentified...
Dates:
ca. 1945-1985
YMCA Hall of Fame – 1985 – Inductee – Limbert, Paul M. – Photographs, ca. 1985
Folder — Box 03: Series 02, Folder: 13
Identifier: 02
Series 02 Scope and Contents
From the Series:
This series is arranged chronologically by year, and within each year, the materials are arranged by type, including: videos and photographs of the induction ceremonies, programs and/or invitations to the ceremonies, memos, planning committee minutes, budget notes, and other organizational materials, newspaper clippings, biographical information and nominations for the inductees, photographs of the inductees, and information about other nominees from that year. Undated and/or unidentified...
Dates:
ca. 1985
YMCA Hall of Fame Records
Record Group — Box All Boxes
Identifier: RG-103
Abstract
This collection documents the history and governance of the YMCA Hall of Fame at Springfield College and also provides information about individual inductees and induction ceremonies from the Hall of Fame’s founding in 1985 to the present. The purpose of the YMCA Hall of Fame is to provide “a forum to recognize professionals who personify what is best about the YMCA. It honors individuals who have devoted their lives to the building of community, encouraging each person to develop to their...
Dates:
1894 - present; Majority of material found within 1985 - present
G. Eugene Rich and Herbert Zettl Springfield College Oral History Collection
Collection — Boxes 1-11
Identifier: MS-542
Collection Scope and Contents
Materials within the G. Eugene Rich and Herbert Zettl Springfield College Oral History Collection include transcriptions and audio recordings of oral histories conducted with Springfield College Alumni, Faculty, Presidents and Coaches. The oral histories were conducted by Springfield College professors G. Eugene Rich and Herbert Zettl or their students as part of class work between 1970 to 2010. Most of the oral histories are on their original audio cassette or are digital files on CDs (the...
Dates:
ca. 1970 to 2023
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