This is a one page article titled "Council Personalities" with a section published on Roberts J. Wright, Springfield College class of 1932. Also listed on the page is Evelyn Grifith. The exact magazine is not known, though the back of this page says National Council Outlook. It was published in June 1953. The article lists biographical information on these two individuals. There are also photographs of each.
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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.
