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description - A photograph of the front entrance of Springfield College's dormitory, Appleton Hall, decorated for the winter holidays. Only a year after the first women’s dormitory, Abbey Hall, was completed, the college estimated that by 1953 there would be… subject - Appleton Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-12-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1720

description - A photograph of Springfield College's Appleton Hall during its construction. Only a year after the first women’s dormitory, Abbey Hall, was completed, the college estimated that by 1953 there would be more women than would fit in it. Springfield… subject - Appleton Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Abbey Hall; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-11-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1719

description - A photograph of several female students walking along the path in front of Springfield College's first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a gift from Mrs. Emily F. Abbey Gill to erect a women’s… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; International Young Men's Christian Association College; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Students; Beanies; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-09-002 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1718

description - A photograph of the entrance of Abbey Hall, Springfield College's first women's dormitory taken at night. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a gift from Mrs. Emily F. Abbey Gill to erect a women’s dormitory, in anticipation of… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-09-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1717

description - A photograph of the lobby of Springfield College's first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. The entrance way is shown with the greeting desk and mailboxes. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a gift from Mrs. Emily F. Abbey Gill to erect a… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-08-003 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1716

description - A photograph of the lounge of Springfield College first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. The photograph shows the end of the lounge with the fireplace. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a gift from Mrs. Emily F. Abbey Gill to erect a… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-08-002 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1715

description - A photograph of the lounge of Springfield College first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. The photograph shows a baby grand piano against the windows and what looks like a fireplace on the far side. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-08-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1714

description - A photograph of the cornerstone laying ceremony of Abbey Hall, Springfield College's first women's dormitory, which took place on January 18, 1951. The image depicts (from right to left) Springfield College Dean Thornton Merriam, Alumni Association… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; International Young Men's Christian Association College; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Faculty; Springfield College--Students; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-06-003 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1713

description - A photograph of Springfield College President, Paul Limbert, putting the final touches on the cornerstone of the college's first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. Also featured in the photograph (from right to left) are Thornton Merriam, Springfield… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Presidents; Springfield College--Trustees; Springfield College--Students; Springfield College--Faculty; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-06-002 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1712

description - A photograph of the cornerstone laying ceremony of Abbey Hall, Springfield College's first women's dormitory, which took place on January 18, 1951. The image depicts (from right to left) Springfield College Dean Thornton Merriam, Alumni Association… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; International Young Men's Christian Association College; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Faculty; Springfield College--Students; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-06-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1711

description - A recording of the groundbreaking ceremony on July 20, 1950, of Springfield College's first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. The recording features an introduction by Dean Cheney, a speech by President Limbert, a tribute to Mrs. Emily Abbey Gill as… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Presidents; Springfield College--Trustees; relation - RG 112 Identifier - rg112-01-05-003 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1710

description - A program from the dedication of Springfield College's first women's dormitory, Abbey Hall. On April 24th, 1934 Springfield College accepted a gift from Mrs. Emily F. Abbey Gill to erect a women’s dormitory, in anticipation of Springfield College… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-05-002 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1707

description - A photograph taken at the dedication of Springfield College's women's dormitory, Abbey Hall, featuring Mrs. Mildred Treworgy (left) and Julius Appleton (right) standing behind the dedication plaque. The plaque reads, "Abbey Hall Named in Honor of… subject - Abbey Hall; Abbey-Appleton Halls; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Trustees; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-05-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1702

description - A photograph of Springfield College's first women's dormitory, Abbey-Appleton Hall. The photograph shows cars parked before the dorm and two women crossing the field before the dorm. The red lines in the photograph are lines marked on the… subject - Abbey-Appleton Halls; Abbey Hall; Appleton Hall; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 112 Abbey/Appleton Hall Records Identifier - rg112-01-02-001 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1701

description - This is the finding aid for the Marsh Memorial Building Records collection in the Springfield College Archives and Special Collection. The document contains all information, including history, organization and contents, on the collection. Please see… subject - Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (Springfield, Mass.); International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG132 Marsh Memorial Building Records; Identifier - rg132-marsh-memorial-building-finding-aid http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1700

description - A print of a pen and ink sketch of the International YMCA College's (now Springfield College) library, Marsh Memorial, drawn by architect Edward Lippincott Tilton. On May 25, 1912 excavation for Springfield College’s new library, Marsh Memorial,… subject - International Young Men's Christian Association College; Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 132 Marsh Memorial Building Records Identifier - rg132-02-14-002 SC24164 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1692

description - A pen and ink sketch of Springfield College's Marsh Memorial Building done by Frank Annten. Marsh Memorial served as the College’s library until the opening of Babson Library in 1971. After Babson Library was opened, Marsh Memorial was renovated… subject - Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; relation - RG 132 Marsh Memorial Building Records Identifier - rg132-02-14-001 SC22878 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1691

description - A pen and ink sketch done by Vernon Howe Bailey, noted architectural artist, of Springfield College's (then the International YMCA College) Marsh Memorial Library. This image was used as the cover illustration of an edition of New York Central… subject - Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 132 Marsh Memorial Building Records Identifier - rg132-02-13-002 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1690

description - A photographic print of a pen and ink sketch done by Vernon Howe Bailey, noted architectural artist, of Springfield College's (then the International YMCA College) Marsh Memorial Library. This image was used as the cover illustration of an edition… subject - Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 132 Marsh Memorial Building Records Identifier - rg132-02-13-001 SC24198 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1689

description - A photograph of two students reading in Springfield College's (then the International YMCA College) Marsh Memorial Library reading room. Today this room is used as a conference room. Marsh Memorial served as the College’s library until the… subject - Marsh Memorial; Springfield College; Springfield College--Buildings; Springfield College--Libraries; Springfield College--Students; International Young Men's Christian Association College; relation - RG 132 Marsh Memorial Building Records Identifier - rg132-02-12-002 SC24194 http://server16122.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p15370coll2,1688