Can We Do It? (November 1916)

Item Information

Title:
Can We Do It? (November 1916)
Description:
This lantern slide shows a sign on the campus of the International YMCA College, now known as Springfield College. This sign measures the students’ progress at unloading 2000 loads of sand in three days. In the center is a clock hand that can be rotated to track their progress, and it reads at just under 625 loads. The center of the sign says, “Can We Do It? Watch Us.” Leaning against the signpost is a shovel. This slide was taken sometime during November 1916, when Springfield College students were given three days off from classes to participate in Work Days. During this time, the students used sand to grade land as part of a construction project adjacent to Pratt Field. Grading refers to the engineering and construction work necessary to ensure a level base (or one with a specified slope). Teams were hired to deliver sand, and the students worked in units of twelve. Springfield College gave free cider and doughnuts to the students. According to old catalogue notes, Mr. Bunker organized this project, which was one of several campus grading projects completed by students.
Date:
November 1916
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Lantern Slide Collection
Subjects:
International Young Men's Christian Association College
Springfield College
Pratt Field
Springfield College--Athletic Fields
Springfield (Mass.)
Lantern slides
Signs (Notices)
Walls
Athletic fields
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Extent:
3x4 in
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/3546
Terms of Use:
Text and images are owned, held, or licensed by Springfield College and are available for personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that ownership is properly cited. A credit line is required and should read: Courtesy of Springfield College, Babson Library, Archives and Special Collections. Any commercial use without written permission from Springfield College is strictly prohibited. Other individuals or entities other than, and in addition to, Springfield College may also own copyrights and other propriety rights. The publishing, exhibiting, or broadcasting party assumes all responsibility for clearing reproduction rights and for any infringement of United States copyright law.
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Notes:
Text on border reads, "Grading Nov 1916."
Identifier:
LS-01-73