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Young Men's Christian associations -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Adam Shilling files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.73
Content Description

The Adam Shilling files document the YMCA of the USA's work on impact measurement, training, and leadership development as well as its Activate America and Healthy Living programs. Materials include reports, surveys, frameworks and research, and meeting information.

Dates: 1977-2016; Majority of material found within 2009-2016

Cephas Brainerd papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.15
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, writings and biographies of Cephas Brainerd, secretary general of the YMCA International Committee from 1867-1892.

Dates: 1865-1947; Majority of material found within ( 1880-1890).

Max W. Clowers papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.39
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.

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

Records of local Young Men's Christian Associations

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.66
Abstract

Scattered constitutions and by-laws, histories, minutes, reports, correspondence, photographs, newspapers, journals, articles, publicity, building records, surveys, studies, handbooks, and other material associated with the operation and functions of local YMCA associations in North American, particularly Hawaii and Chicago, Illinois, as well as their connection to the national board of the North American YMCA.

Dates: 1854-2009

State, regional, national and international YMCA records collected by the YMCA of Greater New York

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.85
Abstract

Minutes, agendas, brochures and pamphlets, correspondence, proceedings, committee reports, publications and journals, and other materials that reflect the involvement of the YMCA in New York City in state, regional, national and international YMCA organizations.

Dates: 1863-1989

Student work records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.36
Abstract

Minutes, correspondence, reports, topical files, publications, and other material documenting the work of the YMCA with students on college and university campuses in the United States and Canada. Also included are records concerning other national and international Christian student groups with which the Student YMCA worked. .

Dates: 1879-2010; Majority of material found within ( 1900-1970)

YMCA Archives postcard collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.120
Abstract

Postcards with images of YMCA buildings primarily in the United States published between 1880 and 1970.

Dates: 1880 - 1970

YMCA Archives scrapbook collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.112
Abstract

Scrapbooks and photo albums created by YMCA staff, volunteers, members, and others documenting YMCA programs, buildings, and communities served by the YMCA.

Dates: 1850 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1930

YMCA armed services scrapbooks and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.4-5
Abstract

Photo albums, scrapbooks, and photographs documenting YMCA work with the United States Armed Forces, primarily documenting World War I and World War II. The scrapbooks contain some photographs and ephemera, but contain mostly newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1863-1981; Majority of material found within ( 1900-1960).

YMCA Membership and Programs Group records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.75
Content Description Records of the YMCA's Membership and Programs department comprise work in YMCA's three strategic programming areas of healthy living, youth development, and character development, as well as member support. The majority of the material concerns work related to health-related initiatives, especially the Gulick Project, Activate America, and diabetes, cancer, and childhood obesity prevention, and child care. The collection includes many manuals, training materials, and program guides, and...
Dates: 2001-2018