American field hockey rules 1900-1901, by James Huff McCurdy

This document is the American field hockey rules from 1900 at Springfield College, written by James Huff McCurdy. The document includes 17 rules similar to the document titled American field hockey rules 1899-00. J.H. McCurdy is typed at the top of the document and the document is five pages. There are some small tears around the edges and the left side of each pages looks like this document was bound at an earlier point in time. Written on the back of the last page is 362.2.Lawn hockey was introduced to the Springfield Training School by Dr. McCurdy in the fall of 1896, and after a season of play the English rules were adopted. As of 1903, the school was the only place in the country to play the English game. The field is a little smaller than a football field. For more information on lawn hockey rules, see “The Games of Lawn Hockey, Tether Ball, Golf-croquet, Hand Tennis, Volley Ball, Hand Polo, Wicket Polo, Laws of Badminton, Drawing Room Hockey, Garden Hockey,” published by the American Sports Publishing Company (New York, New York) in 1903

Letter from James H. McCurdy to Amos Alonzo Stagg (November 4, 1931)

This is a copy of a letter written by James H. McCurdy to Amos Alonzo Stagg. The letter is dated November 4, 1931. In the letter McCurdy suggests that Stagg tries to get Dr. James Naismith to come to the Christmas meetings.For more information on Amos Alonzo Stagg, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/66

Physical Department Circular (1907)

This Physical Department Circular, published in 1907 by the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College, explains the importance of physical training and the importance of this training during the industrial age. The circular includes photographs of individuals that have been pioneers in the physical education world, and leaders in amateur sports. It also includes photographs of training school directors in public schools, secondary schools, christian associations, and colleges and universities. The circular also discusses the general course requirements and the technical courses, such as anatomy, physiology, and hygiene that must be taken as a basis. It then goes on to discuss the time required for training, the equipment available to students, the type of men that are desired as students at the school, the expenses, the entrance requirements, and a brief overview of the dormitory life. The circular closes with an overview of the Alumni of the Training School that are involved and engaged in Physical Work.Last page (page 40) was scanned by a different process and in color as it wasn't scanned originally. The digital file for this page was not kept because since blank. If file is uploaded anew, it is recommended that the current jpg file be left out and either replaced with a grayscale image that matches the original or left out of document

Letter from Dr. James McCurdy to Hanford Burr (May 8, 1920)

This is a letter from Dr. James McCurdy, the director of Physical Course at International YMCA College (now known as Springfield College) to Mr. Hanford Burr, a professor at the College on May 8, 1920. In the letter, Dr. McCurdy asks Mr. Burr's opinion regarding John Ma's (Ma Yuehan; 马约翰) graduation. It can be seen that Mr. Burr was part of the Degree Committee at that time. There is a handwritten note on the document.John Ma (Ma Yuehan; 马约翰) (1883-1966) was a pioneer in physical education and modern Chinese sports. He graduated with his BA from St. John’s University in 1911 and, three years later, began teaching physical education at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. In 1919, Ma traveled to the United States to earn his BA from Springfield College. He returned to China after graduating the following year and was promoted to director of physical education, a position he held for the next nine years. In 1926, he went on furlough and returned to Springfield College to earn his master’s degree. From 1931 to 1932, Ma was the physical education director at Soochow University, and in 1934 he returned to his old position at Tsinghua College. In 1936, Ma coached the Chinese sports delegation at the 11th Olympic Games. In 1945, he became president of Tsinghua University. Ma taught physical education at Tsinghua University for fifty-two years and once coached their soccer team to victory in the North China Championship. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was elected the chairman of the All China Athletic Federation. Under the Wade-Giles romanization system, popular through most of the 20th century, John’s surname was spelled “Mo” (as seen in this document). The system was designed by Thomas Wade during the mid-19th century and completed with Herbert Giles' Chinese–English Dictionary in 1892. However, since 1982 Hanyu Pinyin has been the international standard, and under this system his surname is spelled “Ma.”The handwriting on the bottom of the letter says "Who decides credits? Church Hist. for example". It may suggest that there were some questions regarding John Ma's credit hours for graduation

Letter from James Huff McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett (May 17, 1918)

A letter from James Huff McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett dated May 17, 1918. In the letter McCurdy tells Doggett about how he has been doing and what has been going on at his end of the war. He also tells Doggett about the other letters he has attached to this one as well as the No. 59 Bulletin. It is not sure at this point, if the letters referred to in this letter are within this collection.James Huff McCurdy, M.D. (1866-1940) graduated in 1890 from the YMCA Training School, now known as Springfield College. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France

Letter from James H. McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett (January 2, 1918)

A letter from James H. McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett dated January 2, 1918. In the letter McCurdy writes to Doggett asking about a misunderstanding about the fact that he was going to be away from the collage for a year. McCurdy also tells Doggett that he is sending him a report about three men doing work in France.James Huff McCurdy, M.D. (1866-1940) graduated in 1890 from the YMCA Training School, now known as Springfield College. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France

Letter from James H. McCurdy to Divisional Secretaries and Athletic Directors (May 13, 1918)

A letter from James H. McCurdy to Divisional Secretaries and Athletic Directors written on May 13, 1918. In the letter, McCurdy asks if they could give De Groot their earnest cooperation as he figures out his new position. McCurdy writes what he will be doing now that De Groot is taking over the Division of Athletics.James Huff McCurdy, M.D. (1866-1940) graduated in 1890 from the YMCA Training School, now known as Springfield College. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France

Physical Department Circular (1912)

This Physical Department Circular, published in 1912 by the International YMCA College , now Springfield College, explains the importance of physical training and the importance of this training during the industrial age. The circular includes photographs of individuals that have been pioneers in the physical education world, and leaders in amateur sports. It also includes photographs of training school directors in public schools, secondary schools, christian associations, and colleges and universities. The circular also discusses the general course requirements and the technical courses, such as anatomy, physiology, and hygiene that must be taken as a basis. It then goes on to discuss the time required for training, the equipment available to students, the type of men that are desired as students at the school, the expenses, the entrance requirements, and a brief overview of the dormitory life. It includes team photographs from various sports teams, photographs of different clubs at the school, photographs of some classrooms, a blueprint of the athletic fields, and photographs of the senior class, junior class, and freshmen class. The circular closes with an overview of the Alumni of the Training School that are involved and engaged in Physical Work.Last page (page 60) and pages 30 and 31 were scanned by a different process and in color as it wasn't scanned originally in this fashion. The digital file for the last page was not kept because since blank. The digital files for pages 30 and 31 were not kept because originally file was a combination of these two pages. If file is uploaded anew, it is recommended that the current jpg file for the last page be left out and either replaced with a grayscale image that matches the original or left out of document and the original page 30 inserted to replace pages 30 and 31

Telegram from James H. McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett (October 18, 1917)

A telegram from James H. McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett dated October 18, 1917. In the telegram McCurdy asks if he can have a Stenographer.James Huff McCurdy, M.D. (1866-1940) graduated in 1890 from the YMCA Training School, now known as Springfield College. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France

Letter from James Huff McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett (January 26, 1918)

A letter from James Huff McCurdy to Laurence L. Doggett dated January 26, 1918. In the letter McCurdy tells Doggett that he got his letters and explains what he has been doing in France. He also expresses disappointment in the fact that the New York Offices have been ignoring his requests for more men.James Huff McCurdy, M.D. (1866-1940) graduated in 1890 from the YMCA Training School, now known as Springfield College. In 1895, Dr. James H. McCurdy returned to the school as an instructor. He contributed to the field of physical education in many ways, including his studies on the relationship between heart rate, blood pressure, and motor tasks in adolescent boys. In 1924, he published one of the first texts for Exercise Physiology. In 1918, James H. McCurdy realized the need “for an extensive programme of sports and recreation in the immediate postwar period that would bridge the gap and ease the transition between military service and civilian life.” The result was the Inter-Allied Games, the biggest international sports event that had ever been held at that time. Attended by 25,000 people, the Games were a huge success. Dr. McCurdy was the Director of the Division of Athletes, Hygiene and Health for the American YMCA among American troops in France