James F. Whyte papers

Collection

Identifier: Y.GNY.66

Staff Only

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

The James F. Whyte papers include materials about camping, Grosvenor House, Intercollegiate branch alumni, energy conservation, general assemblies, trademark issues raised by Village People song, "Y.M.C.A.," complaints, 125th anniversary celebration, and other miscellaneous materials related to programs and operations.

Dates

Creation: 1955-1979.

Creator

Whyte, James F. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials:

This collection is protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright, ownership, and to obtain all the necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials.

BIOGRAPHY OF JAMES F. WHYTE

James F. Whyte began his YMCA career in 1936 in Ohio, where he served as a branch executive and camping secretary. By the early 1960s, he had moved to New Jersey, where he served on the Central Atlantic Area Council and was the executive director at the Frost Valley Association, a camp and conference center in the Catskills. He began work at the YMCA of Greater New York in 1965 as the executive for special services. He held several executive positions in New York City, including vice president for communications and membership services. He retired in January 1979 as assistant to the president.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The collections contains correspondence, reports, memos, staff rosters, program information and other materials collected by James F. Whyte during his tenure as vice president for communications and membership services.