Dexter Room Donation Information, 1996-2009
Collection Scope and Contents
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: 1996-2009
Creator
- From the Record Group: Springfield College (Creator, Organization)
- From the Record Group: Springfield College Archives and Special Collections (Collector, Organization)
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
Springfield College
Judd Gymnasia
263 Alden Street
Springfield Massachusetts 01109 U.S.A. US
413-748-3309
jmonseau@springfieldcollege.edu