Eugene Libby Portrait Photograph (1888)

Seans Art Studio · 1888

This is a portrait photograph of Springfield College (then known as School for Christian Workers) alumnus Eugene Libby (1888). In the photograph, Libby is wearing a suit and looking at his left, not towards the camera. Eugene S. Libby is a member of Class 1892 of Springfield College (then known as International YMCA Training School). He was a member of the first men to ever play the game of basketball in 1891. Libby was born April 28, 1864 in Gardiner, Maine. After graduation, he opened his real estate business in Redlands, California which he operated until his death on September 1, 1948. He was a member of the Redlands Y.M.C.A. Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Membership Committee. He was involved in the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Redlands, California for over forty years. On the back of the photograph, the handwriting says "Eugene S. Libby, Redlands, California. Dec. 6th, 1888".