Doggett Memorial cornerstone laying ceremony, 1958

Item Information

Title:
Doggett Memorial cornerstone laying ceremony, 1958
Description:
This photograph shows (from left to right) Charles F. Weckwerth, Mrs. Olive Doggett, Pendleton (William H.), and Coach Leslie Judd at Springfield College's Doggett Memorial cornerstone laying ceremony that was held on Saturday, June 14, 1958 at 2 pm. Sealed within the cornerstone was a metal box full of memorabilia of Dr. Doggett’s long career. The ceremony was led by Mrs. Laurence Doggett, widow of the successful former president. Commencement ceremonies were held the following day, June 15, 1958 at 2:30 pm in the Memorial Field House. On Wednesday, September 30, 1959 a formal Service of dedication of the Laurence L. Doggett Memorial Presidential Home was held. The highlight of the dedication was a speech by Mrs. Doggett titled, “The Life He Shared.”
Date:
July 14, 1958
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Springfield College Archives and Special Collections
Collection (local):
College Archives Digital Collections
Series:
Laurence L. Doggett Memorial President’s Home Records
Subjects:
Doggett Memorial House
Springfield College
Springfield College--Buildings
Springfield College--Faculty
Springfield College--Trustees
Weckwerth, Charles F.
Doggett, Olive E.
Judd, Leslie J.
Pendleton, William H.
Springfield (Mass.)
Group portraits
Cornerstones
Places:
Massachusetts > Hampden (county) > Springfield
Link to Item:
http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15370coll2/id/5131
Terms of Use:
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Publisher:
Springfield College
Notes:
The Laurence L Doggett Memorial house, the President’s residence and Springfield College’s own White House, was completed on September 1, 1958. The two-story, 10-room, colonial-style home was located on the lakeside of Alden Street, east of present day Gulick Hall. The $55,000 project was designed to serve the needs of the college as well as the needs of the president and his family. The building was named after Dr. Laurence Locke Doggett, Springfield College’s first full-time president, who served as president for years (1896-1936) and changed the face and fate of the college during his tenure. The house served as the family home to SC presidents; including Olds, Locklin, and Falcone, until the 1990’s when it was used as the college’s Admissions Office. With the arrival of the 12th president of Springfield College, Dr. Richard B. Flynn, the school, the new president, and the Board of Trustees felt that Springfield College was the type of institution in which the president ought to live on campus. So, in March 2002, Doggett Memorial, now showing its age, was demolished to make way for a new President’s residence completed in spring 2003.
Identifier:
rg136-01-06-001