Recommendation for Eugene Libby (January 28, 1890)
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This is a recommendation form for Eugene Libby, a Springfield College (then known as YMCA Training School) alumnus, dated January 28, 1890. The name of the man who filled out the recommendation might be J. W. Lymn. The recommendation talks about general information and impressions on Libby, including what impressions on personality, health and religion. 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.
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