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Annual and quarterly reports of YMCA international work in China

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-1-1
Abstract

Collected reports, primarily quarterly and annual, of North American YMCA foreign secretaries working in various cities in China.

Dates: 1896-1949; Majority of material found within ( 1896-1925)

Eugene Barnett international visit reports

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Identifier: Y.USA.95
Abstract

Bound typescript reports of visits made by Eugene Barnett to various countries around the world as a consultant to their YMCA movements, as reported on to the International Committee (later World Service) of the YMCA in the United States. The reports include many observations of political and social conditions prevalent in those countries at the time, as well as his assessment of the specific challenges and successes for their YMCAs.

Dates: 1937-1955

Harry Brunger papers

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Identifier: Y.USA.92
Abstract

Personal and YMCA-related papers of Harry A. Brunger, primarily material associated with his international YMCA work, particularly in Canton, China; Hong Kong; and Lebanon as a fraternal secretary. The bulk of the papers consist of correspondence, reports, memoirs, and extensive background materials, as well as extensive material related to several YMCA-related visits to China during the 1980s and 1990s, including video recordings and slides.

Dates: 1949-2010

Herb Minard papers

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Identifier: Y.USA.67
Abstract

The collection includes biographical material, speeches and articles, and correspondence between Herbert L. Minard and other YMCA professionals, mostly dating from the transitional period between his stints in China and Jerusalem, and the months leading up to his retirement in 1973. Also included is information on the Nanking Union Church at which Minard was a Pastor during his time in China.

Dates: 1943-1985; Majority of material found within ( 1945-1973)

International work building files

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-4
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, pamphlets, maps, newspaper articles and other records regarding the building projects of the North American YMCA’s international work division, especially during the post-world war eras, when reconstruction was a major focus of the YMCA's activities.

Dates: 1902-1978; Majority of material found within ( 1902-1967)

International work subject files

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-3
Abstract

Subject files comprised of correspondence, reports, minutes, memoranda, and printed material concerning various aspects of YMCA work abroad, especially financial issues, boys' work, and war work.

Dates: 1869; 1889-1967

John O'Melia papers

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Identifier: Y.USA.101
Abstract

Files of John C. O'Melia, documenting his career in the YMCA, particularly International work and his establishment and involvement with the Center for International Management Studies (CIMS).

Dates: 1951-2001

Paul B. Anderson and family papers

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Identifier: Y.USA.86
Abstract

Personal papers of Paul B. Anderson and material from other members of his family including Margaret Anderson, Harvey and Roberta (Anderson) Smith, and William and Mary (Anderson) Glenn. The collection is primarily related to Paul B. Anderson and the YMCA's international work.

Dates: 1900 - 2012

Records of YMCA international work in Africa

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-39
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, journal and newspaper articles and other records of YMCA work in the continent of Africa, featuring various countries in Africa as well as general Africa YMCA, Africa Alliance, and Africa-based non-YMCA files. Primary countries featured in this collection include Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Zaire (the Congo), Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Dates: 1916-1991

Records of YMCA international work in Bulgaria

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-50
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, constitutions, articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Bulgaria, mainly in Sofia.

Dates: 1922-1970; Majority of material found within ( 1920s-1930s)

Records of YMCA International Work in Cuba

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-16
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, and printed material, primarily concerning the YMCA in Havana, Cuba, mostly concerning the finances and the 1941 closure of the YMCA, building projects, and World Service.

Dates: 1904-1979; Majority of material found within ( 1904-1941)

Records of YMCA international work in Egypt

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-22
Abstract

Includes correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, property records, maps, development plans, pamphlets, newspaper and magazine articles, and other records of the International YMCA movement in Egypt.

Dates: 1902-1988; Majority of material found within ( 1902-1978)

Records of YMCA international work in Estonia

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-24
Abstract Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, development plans, pamphlets, newspaper and magazine articles and other records of YMCA international work in Estonia, especially on refugee relief work, hygiene promotion in children, the organization and administration of a school system for youth and night classes for refugees and returned soldiers, the operation of social and athletic clubs and the joint operation, with the Red Cross, of a large summer camp. Much of the later...
Dates: 1920-1946; Majority of material found within ( 1920-1936)

Records of YMCA international work in Ethiopia

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-37
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, maps, pamphlets, journal and newspaper articles and other records of YMCA international work in Ethiopia, documenting the development and growth of the YMCA in Ethiopia, including the involvement that Emperor Haile Selassi, as well as relief work.

Dates: 1940-1986; Majority of material found within ( late 1940s-1970s)

Records of YMCA international work in France

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-47
Abstract

Ccorrespondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records documenting YMCA work in France, especially youth and publishing work done in France for Russian refugees.

Dates: 1869-1989; Majority of material found within ( 1920s-1970s)

Records of YMCA international work in Germany

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-48
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, books, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Germany, covering World War II refugee relief programs, secretary training programs, development of technical vocational schools, and the development of youth hostels and villages as well as building projects in western Germany.

Dates: 1834-1998.; Majority of material found within ( 1940s-1960s).

Records of YMCA international work in Ghana

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-35
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, and other records of the YMCA movement in Ghana, especially in the area around Accra, and mainly describing various projects that the United States YMCA and other United States assistance groups were helping to fund.

Dates: 1959-1991; Majority of material found within ( 1970s-1980s)

Records of YMCA international work in Greece

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-28
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, development plans, maps, pamphlets, journal and newspaper articles and other records of YMCA international work, both civilian and war-related, in Greece, primarily in Athens and Thessaloniki (also referred to as Salonica and Saloniki), as well as camps in Salamis, Pelion and Chalkidiki .

Dates: 1903-1988

Records of YMCA international work in India

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-40
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, pamphlets, maps, financial records, building records, and other material documenting YMCA international work in India, in addition to some records from Burma, Ceylon, and Pakistan.

Dates: 1854-1995; Majority of material found within ( 1880s-1960s)

Records of YMCA international work in Indonesia

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-46
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, financial records, newspaper articles, publications, and other material documenting YMCA international work in Indonesia, primarily in Jakarta.

Dates: 1947-1983

Records of YMCA international work in Italy

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-53
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records of North American YMCA international work in Italy, primarily in Rome.

Dates: 1897-1988.; Majority of material found within ( 1920s-1980s)

Records of YMCA international work in Kenya

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-31
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, building plans, financial documents, pamphlets, journal and newspaper articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Kenya, especially Nairobi and the surrounding area, including Shauri Moyo, Mombasa, Kisii, Limuru, Ngecha, Naivasha and Nakuru, though other locations are also mentioned.

Dates: 1955-1993

Records of YMCA International work in Korea

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-21
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, and printed material from YMCA international work in Korea, particularly from the Seoul Association. A significant portion of the records consist of correspondence and documents concerning the financial campaigns and building projects of the Korean YMCAs, but also includes information on Korean-Japanese relations, physical education, rural work, and student work, as well as scattered correspondence describing political events in Korea. .

Dates: 1900-1997; Majority of material found within ( 1900-1986)

Records of YMCA international work in Latin America

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-25
Abstract Records of YMCA work in South America/Latin America include annual reports, convention reports, correspondence, financial records, histories, pamphlets, photographs, and newspaper clippings. The collection is comprised primarily of records of the South American Federation of Young Men's Christian Associations (later the Latin American Confederation or Consejo Latinoamericano de Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes), documenting YMCA work in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and...
Dates: 1881-2000.

Records of YMCA international work in Latvia

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-27
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, development plans, pamphlets, newspaper articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Latvia and the Latvian YMCA movement in exile, as well as YMCA work in other parts of the Baltic region, including Lithuania.

Dates: 1920-1989; Majority of material found within ( 1922-1946)

Records of YMCA international work in Lebanon

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-55
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Lebanon, especially concerning relief and rehabilitation work with Palestinian refugees.

Dates: 1949-1996; Majority of material found in ( 1920s-1990s)

Records of YMCA international work in Liberia

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-33
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records of YMCA international work in Liberia, especially in Monrovia, as well as as Cape Palmas, Cape Mount, Sinoe, Nimba County, and Harbel, among other areas.

Dates: 1919-1991; Majority of material found within ( 1950s-1980s)

Records of YMCA international work in Malaysia and Singapore

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-45
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, maps, pamphlets, newspaper articles, financial records, and building plans documenting YMCA international work in Malaysia and Singapore, primarily Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Dates: 1917-1987; Majority of material found within ( 1950s-1970s)

Records of YMCA international work in Mexico

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-56
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, maps, journal and newspaper articles and other records documenting YMCA international work in Mexico, especially Mexico City, Monterrey, Torreon, Tijuana, Chihuahua and Cuauhtemoc. Also mentioned are the impediments to the development process in Mexico, such as financial difficulties, labor conflicts, loss of property and National conflicts including the 1911 Mexican Revolution and the Mexican Civil War which followed.

Dates: 1889-1992.

Records of YMCA international work in miscellaneous countries

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Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-59
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, reports, financial documents, pamphlets, building plans, journal and newspaper articles and other records of the YMCA movement in Albania, Armenia, South Asia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, Gaza, Guam, Iran, Ireland, Laos, Lithuania, Mariana Islands, Micronesia, Middle East, Moluccas, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Saipan, Samoa, Western Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Sweden, Syria, Tahiti, and Truk.

Dates: 1927-1994.

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