Letter and bio by Roberts J. Wright to Calvin Martin (May 8, 1954)
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This is a letter with a two-page autobiography written by Robert J. Wright and sent to Calvin J. Martin, Alumni Director of Springfield College. The letter is dated May 8, 1954.
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Roberts J. Wright was a 1932 graduate from Springfield College. After graduation he also taught courses at Springfield College on criminology and social justice during the '30s, early '40s, and in the '50s. Mr. Wright had a long career in the New York State Penitentiary system, including being the Assistant General Secretary of the American Prison Association of New York. From 1956-1960 he was the Warden of the Westchester County Penitentiary. His contact with Springfield College was strong throughout his life, including stints as a trustee and president of the Alumni Council. As such he was given a Doctorate of Humanics in 1957, was awarded the Tarbell Medallion , and also gave the commencement address in 1968.
