Gathering after graduation at Springfield College, c. 1959

A photograph of a group of people gathered together outside. In the center of the photograph, a young women is facing the camera. She is wearing sunglasses. The women is not identified. The photograph is thought to have been taken in 1959 at graduation ceremonies held at Springfield College when Joseph Lyles received his Master's degree.Joseph Lyles was born on Oct. 28, 1929. He died on November 13, 2012 at the age of 83. Joe coached and taught at Washington and Lee University for 50 years. He was also a minor league baseball player and professional basketball player who toured with the Harlem Globetrotters on their 1952 World Tour. In 1958, Joe earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Springfield College and a Master’s Degree in 1959