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Publications on the Beveridge Center (“Introducing the Beveridge Center” and “This is the Beveridge Center”), ca. 1959

 Folder — Box: 01, Folder: 02

Collection Scope and Contents

From the Record Group:

This collection documents Beveridge Center which was built in 1959 and served as the main student union building through 2009. Mostly the collection contains photographs of the interior and exterior of the building. Included in the pictures of the interior are a couple of pictures of the snack bar, the book store, the chapel or Manley Room as it was called later, and Moses Hall. In addition to the photographs, there are dedication materials from the original opening of the building in 1959, some early pamphlets created on the building when it first opened, a bunch of newspaper articles on the planning, construction, and opening of the building, and, within the Woods Hall collection, some information on renovations that took place in the late 1960s. Also included the Beveridge center dedication plaque. Plaque measures 38” wide x 24” high. Made of bronze, Plague says, “Beveridge College Center / Frank Stanley Beveridge / 1879-1956 / Humanitarian – Businessman – Christian Leader / His faith and ideals made possible the initial gift for this building, and inspired generous gifts from Trustees, Faculty, Alumni, Students, Parents, and Friends of the College / What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness – Rousseau”

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

From the Record Group: .5 Linear Feet (1 box + memorabilia)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Repository Details

Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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