This photograph shows Harold C. Smith, a member of the Springfield College Board of Trustees, speaking at the Harold C. Smith Room dedication ceremony on May 18, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Stitzer Y.M.C.A. In the photograph, Smith is wearing a pair of glasses and a suit and tie with a boutonnière. He is speaking in front of a microphone. The Harold C. Smith Room, formerly known as the Y.M.C.A. Multipurpose Room, is named after the College’s longtime trustee and Y.M.C.A. visionary. Many prominent leaders from both the Y.M.C.A. and the College attended the event. The history of the Harold C. Smith Room dates back to the late 19th century – James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, played his sport here, and William Morgan demonstrated his new game of volleyball here. The room signifies the collaborative programming between Springfield College and the Y.M.C.A. After President Flynn and Smith unveiled the plaque that will be placed in the room, Smith spoke about his commitment to Springfield College. For more information on Harold C. Smith, see https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/834. Photograph is preserved inside The Harold C. Smith Room DEDICATION CEREMONY photo album.
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