Marsh Memorial Reading Room

Art Photo Co. (Springfield, MA) · [1920?–1950?]

A photograph of students studying in Springfield College's library, Marsh Memorial. The Reading Room (today this room serves as a chapel) features a large stained glass window. The window has four panels with the International YMCA College emblem encircled by the words "Int'nl Y.M.C.A. College Alumni Association." It was donated by the class of 1911. Marsh Memorial served as the College’s library until the opening of Babson Library in 1971. After Babson Library was opened, Marsh Memorial was renovated for other uses. A chapel was developed in the large room in Marsh which already contained stained glass windows. Marsh is still used for religious purposes today, offering regular worship services for members of the college. Other offices the building houses are the President’s office, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Department of Public Safety.