Linda Wolf Jones papers

Collection

Identifier: Y.GNY.83

Staff Only

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

The Linda R. Wolf Jones papers illustrate the involvement of the New York City YMCA in two specific public policy issues, housing and taxation. The collection includes position papers, reports, memos, offprints, meeting minutes and agendas that focus on topics such as the tax status of nonprofit organizations, competition of nonprofits with small businesses such as health clubs, and state, local and national legislation about housing, including housing in single room occupancy (SRO) buildings.

Dates

Creation: 1985-1989

Creator

Jones, Linda R. Wolf (Person)
YMCA of Greater New York. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be 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 necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

BIOGRAPHY OF LINDA R. WOLF JONES

Linda R. Wolf Jones held the position of Director of Public Policy at the YMCA of Greater New York between 1985 and 1989. During those years she monitored national, state and local legislative initiatives for their potential impact on YMCA operations. She was instrumental in organizating a public policy network of 100 YMCAs in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Extent

3 Cubic Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection includes materials related to Linda Wolf Jones's work as Director of Public Policy at the YMCA of Greater New York that focused on issues involving tax exempt status, housing, and public policy organizations within and outside the Y.