Wilbert F. Carey, Class of 1892

This photograph portrays Wilbert F. Carey, class of 1892 of the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College. It is believed the picture was taken around 1900. According to the YMCA "Reunion Triangle of 1900", Carey had served as General Secretary of the Pottsville, Pa. YMCA as well as the General Secretary for the South Ben, Ind. YMCA facility. A lantern slide version of this same portrait is also available, see http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/p15370coll2/id/2916/rec/1Carey began working in YMCA facilities in 1891 and, from this, decided to attend the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating in 1892, he worked as General Secretary at the YMCA facility in South Bend, Indiana until 1898. From 1899 to 1903, Carey worked as General Secretary at the YMCA in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. After leaving this position, he worked from 1904 until 1912 as the General Secretary at the YMCA in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He died June 16, 1940. This item is part of a Springfield College series of lantern slides depicting YMCA Training School alumni who held positions at YMCA facilities.A handwritten caption on the back reads "Carey, W F."