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Images of McKenzie, ca. 1900-1950

 Folder — Box: 01, Folder: 02

Collection Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection primarily comprises manuscripts and articles about McKenzie, exhibition catalogs, and images of his sculptures. The three manuscripts about McKenzie include “R. Tait McKenzie, M.D. (1867-1938): Triune Genius” by Joseph B. Wolffe, M.D., “The Life of a Remarkable Man: R. Tait McKenzie” by James Farquharson Leys, and “A Sculptor of Youth” by Christopher Hussey. There are also several newspaper articles about McKenzie, as well as exhibition catalogs from a 2008 exhibit at Springfield College and a 1934 exhibit in New York. In addition to this, the collection contains a letter from McKenzie to Dr. James Huff McCurdy and a manuscript by McKenzie about his childhood friend and longtime colleague James Naismith entitled “Reminiscences of James Naismith.” The numerous images in the collection include photographs of McKenzie, the McKenzie Medallion, and his artwork, including those at Springfield College.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1900-1950

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

From the Collection: .25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Springfield College
Judd Gymnasia
263 Alden Street
Springfield Massachusetts 01109 U.S.A. US
413-748-3309