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Brainerd, Cephas, 1831-1910

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Cephas Brainerd papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.15
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, writings and biographies of Cephas Brainerd, secretary general of the YMCA International Committee from 1867-1892.

Dates: 1865-1947; Majority of material found within ( 1880-1890).

Charles K. Ober papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.14
Abstract

Papers of Charles Kellogg Ober, documenting his work in the student movement of the YMCA.

Dates: 1882-1948; Majority of material found within ( 1882-1890).

Records of the YMCA of the City of New York

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.20
Abstract

Includes minutes, account books, scrapbooks, ephemera, correspondence, newspaper clippings, brochures and pamphlets, journals, committee reports and other materials that document the early history of the YMCA in New York City.

Dates: 1852-1988; Majority of material found within 1852-1946

Robert McBurney papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.21
Abstract

Collection contains primarily correspondence of McBurney with other YMCA leaders. Also included are manuscripts of biographies of McBurney.

Dates: 1864-1937

Robert Weidensall papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.23
Abstract

Papers, primarily correspondence, diaries, and travelogs, of Robert Weidensall documenting his 54 year career organizing YMCAs, including state, county, college and railroad work. The collection includes correspondence from Weidensall's brother, Jacob, who was involved in the Civil War; as well as many local YMCA leaders documenting the evolution of state, county and college work of the YMCA.

Dates: 1844-1940; Majority of material found within ( 1860-1920).

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Young Men's Christian associations -- Employees 4
Young Men's Christian associations -- Administration 3
Young Men's Christian associations -- New York (State) 2
Diaries 1
DuPage County (Ill.). 1