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Series 01: Professional Career, 1910-1954, bulk: 1931-1953

 Series — Box: 01-04
Identifier: 01

Series 01 Scope and Contents

This series contains information regarding all of Crampton’s professional career work. The subseries fit the content of information found within the materials. Materials contain speeches that Crampton made at the various committees in which he participated, publications relating to his areas of expertise such as geriatrics and gerontology, posture, blood pressure, the circulatory system, and physical education for children in the school system. Original photographs pertaining to his article “Keeping Physically Fit” in Boys’ Life magazine can be found in the content areas of posture, military training camps, and the study of the swing using Lou Gehrig as a subject. Various correspondences can be found throughout this series between Crampton and publishers, editors, and fellow doctors or researchers within the field. Charts and graphs can be seen in association with research that was conducted. Drawings can be found, mostly relating the Crampton’s signature or trademark used to identify his work in the Boys’ Life magazine. Various printed materials in relation to the subjects represented within the collection can be found. Committee proceedings from Crampton’s participation in such organizations as the Aristogenic Association, Committee on Physical Fitness, and the Committee on Geriatrics and Gerontology are located in a subseries as well.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910-1954
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1931-1953

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted, except the specific folders noted.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

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