Max W. Clowers papers

Collection

Identifier: Y.USA.39

Staff Only

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION The collection contains letters written to Max Clowers upon his retirement from the North Central Area Council of YMCAs; documents concerning the International Association of Retired Directors, (IARD); speeches and articles as well as personal correspondence. There is material dealing with Clowers's life long relationship with his alma mater, Augustana College, located in Rock Island, Illinois. Slides concerning the establishment of Camp Olson located in Longville, Minnesota, the Sioux Indian YMCA, and personal events are also part of the collection.

Dates

1932-1991
Majority of material found within ( 1970-1980)

Creator

Clowers, Max W. (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Use of Materials:

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BIOGRAPHY OF MAX CLOWERS

BIOGRAPHY OF MAX CLOWERS Max W. Clowers began his YMCA career as a Youth and part-time worker in the Springfield, Illinois, YMCA in 1926. He went on to serve in Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa in the area of youth work. During World War II he performed armed services work at Norfolk, Virginia. Having worked in journalism while attending Augustana College, Rock Island, where he graduated in 1932 with a degree in English and sociology, he wrote for and edited various Y-related newsletters. He retired in 1974 serving as the executive of the North Central Area Council of YMCAs.

Extent

.8 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains documents concerning the International Association of Retired Directors [of YMCAs], (IARD); speeches, articles as well as personal correspondence. Slides concerning the establishment of Camp Olson located in Longville, MN, the Sioux Indian YMCA and personal events are also part of the collection.