Letter from Laurence L. Doggett to Arthur S. Lamb (February 19, 1917)
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Letter from Laurence L. Doggett to Arthur S. Lamb dated February 19, 1917. In the letter Doggett thanks Lamb for the photograph of him in his academic robes and for the service he is doing in the war. Doggett also asks if there is a way to get McGill University to accept a student with a degree from Springfield College.
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Dr. Arthur S. Lamb was born in Ballarat, Australia in 1889. He was the physical director of the Y.M.C.A. in Vancouver, British Columbia from 1907-1909. He attended Springfield College 1909-1912 and attained a bachelor degree in physical education. While at Springfield, Lamb excelled in swimming, earning the College title for three years and served as senior student instructor for swimming. He remained a generous contributor to the alumni fund throughout his life. After his time at Springfield, Lamb gained a MD at McGill University in 1917 and then served with the No. 3 Canadian general hospital and 8th Canadian field ambulance in France and Belgium as captain, C.A.M.C. After a length career at McGill, he retired in 1949. He passed in 1957.
