Letter from Wilbert Carey (January 13, 1917)

This is a copy of a letter written by Springfield College (then known as International YMCA College) alumnus Wilbert Carey, dated January 13, 1917. This letter aims to reach members of Class 1892 for the 25th anniversary since they graduated. Carey mentioned in the letter that he was unable to locate two classmates, Thos. Collins and G. S. Ishikawa. According to the handwritten note on the letter, this copy was given to Springfield College's first librarian, Jacob T. Bowne. The handwriting on the letter says "Dear Dr. Bowne: A sample of letter being sent out as per some previous correspondence had with you. Will keep you informed. Carey"Carey 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