Inaugural Address of Springfield College President Paul Moyer Limbert, 1946

Item Information

Title:
Inaugural Address of Springfield College President Paul Moyer Limbert, 1946
Description:
A booklet of Springfield College's sixth president Paul Moyer Limbert's inaugural speech which was printed in the 1946 issue of the Springfield College Bulletin. Limbert's address discussed the college's past and more specifically its dedication to youth work as well as Limbert's hopes for future. The middle of the booklet features photographs taken from the inauguration ceremony.
Creator:
Limbert, Paul Moyer, 1897-1998
Date:
November 1946
Format:
Documents
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Office of the President Records
Subjects:
International Young Men's Christian Association College
Springfield College
Springfield College--Faculty
Young Men's Christian Association of North America
Springfield College--Presidents
Limbert, Paul M. (Paul Moyer), 1897-
Impersonation
College presidents
Pamphlets
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/10367
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Language:
English
Notes:
Paul Moyer Limbert served as president from 1946-1952. Prior to taking over the presidency he served as Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Studies at the school. Under his direction Springfield College saw the improvement and expansion of the school’s physical campus, including the addition of Memorial Field House, Abbey Hall and several playing fields. Limbert is among the most notable YMCA professionals of the 20th century, influencing the YMCA movement at the local, national, and international levels. In 1953 Limbert left Springfield College to pursue a position as the secretary general of the World Alliance of YMCAs, the highest post in the YMCA movement. Limbert authored several books, including "Christian Emphasis in YMCA Programs, " "College Teaching and Christian Values, " "Living a Century, " and "New Perspective for the YMCA." He was recognized with the Legion of Honor award from France, the L.K. Hall Citation from the YMCA Association of Professional Directors (APD), and with honorary doctorates from both Springfield College and American International College. Limbert died in 1998 at the age of 101.
Identifier:
limbert-paul-inaugural-address