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Colored Work Department records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.1
Abstract

Reports, correspondence, publications, and other records of the Colored Work Department and predecessor programs, established as avenues for African American participation in and service to the YMCA.

Dates: 1871-1946.

Interracial programs records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.2
Abstract

Reports, correspondence, and other records documenting various committees, programs, and conferences intended to monitor and promote the process of integration and the elimination of racial inequality within the YMCA, as well as to identify and address the unmet needs of African American and other non-white people served by the organization.

Dates: 1946-1980.

Jesse Alexander papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.6
Abstract

Papers documenting the YMCA career of Jesse N. Alexander, Jr., particularly his work in the area of race relations within the movement and his involvement with the National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Staff (BAN-WYS).

Dates: 1961-1998, 2014; Majority of material found in ( 1969-1982).

Leo Marsh papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.3
Abstract

Papers of Leo Bergman Marsh, YMCA National Board staff member and leader, documenting his career in the YMCA, which spanned the years from 1928 to 1976. The bulk of the papers concern his extensive work promoting improved race relations within the movement.

Dates: 1920-1979; Majority of material found in ( 1959-1969).

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  • Collecting Area: Kautz Family YMCA Archives X
  • Subject: African Americans -- Social conditions X
  • Subject: African Americans -- Segregation. X

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African Americans -- Civil rights. 3
Race relations -- Religious aspects 3
Young Men's Christian associations -- Administration 3
Civil rights workers. 2
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National Board of the Young Men's Christian Associations. 3
Alexander, Jesse N. 2
Marsh, Leo B. 2
National Board of the Young Men's Christian Associations. Committee on Interracial Advance. 2
National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Laymen and Staff 2