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YMCA Archives scrapbook collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.112

SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION

The YMCA scrapbook collection consists of scrapbooks and photo albums that include images, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, programs, correspondence, and miscellaneous ephemera that document prominent individuals, groups, buildings, athletics and physical education programs, military work, international travels, and other events and programs related to the YMCA.

The scrapbooks primarily document the YMCA movement in the United States. But, due to the United States YMCA’s international work, the collection includes material about various YMCAs around the world.

Dates

  • 1850 - 2005
  • Majority of material found within 1880 - 1930

Creator

Language of Materials

The bulk of the material is in English. Materials in other languages including Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish are noted at the file level.

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.

Extent

approximately 66 Cubic Feet (155 boxes)

Abstract

Scrapbooks and photo albums created by YMCA staff, volunteers, members, and others documenting various aspects of the YMCA.

Arrangement

This collection has been loosely grouped into the following series: Biographical Boys work Conference and convention Foreign work Local associations Miscellaneous Physical education Railroad department Student work

Processing Information

Includes material collected by the archives over the years.

Includes accession numbers: Y20100216, Y20111007, Y20111029, Y20140801, Y20180418, Y20210715, Y20230512.

Processed by Madeline Alft in 2022.

Title
YMCA ARCHIVES SCRAPBOOK COLLECTION
Subtitle
An Inventory of Its Records
Status
Completed
Author
Madeline Alft
Date
August 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • June 2023: Revised to include new acquisitions

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Kautz Family YMCA Archives Collecting Area

Contact:

612-625-3445