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Young Men's Christian associations -- Sri Lanka

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Boon Chin Tan files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.79
Abstract

Files of Boon Chin Tan, documenting her work with the Y-USA International Group as an Asia Area Specialist from the early 2000s on.

Dates: 2004-2017

Dalton McClelland papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.28
Abstract

Papers of Dalton McClelland, documenting his work as general secretary in India, special secretary of the YMCA International Committee for North Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as representative of the YMCA World Alliance to the United Nations.

Dates: 1915-1976; Majority of material found within ( 1950-1967).

International survey reports

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.94
Abstract

Bound typescript reports describing and assessing the state of Young Men's Christian Associations in 29 countries or regions around the world. Survey reports typically include a historical summary of YMCA work in that country and sections on its environment, personnel, membership, administration, finances, and equipment. In addition, most contain additional sections discussing specific programs, challenges, or concerns of the work in that area of the world.

Dates: 1929-1930, 1943; Majority of material found in 1930

Records of YMCA international work in Ceylon and Sri Lanka

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.9-2-14
Abstract

Correspondence, reports, and printed material, primarily concerning the international work of the YMCA in Colombo, but also including information on other YMCAs in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). A significant portion of the records consist of correspondence and documents concerning the finances of the YMCA, camps, and community service, primarily disaster relief. .

Dates: 1861-2009; Majority of material found in ( 1890-1988).