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African Americans -- Civil rights.

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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).

Marjorie Wilkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: U6267
Content Description The collection contains materials related to Marjorie Wilkins’ life and work in Duluth, Minnesota. Included are materials related to her career as a nurse anesthetist, as well as her work as an activist and local leader for racial equity. A large portion of the materials in the collection are related to her work for racial equity in education, both in K-12 public schools and in higher education. Also included are personal correspondence and photographs, along with handwritten notes,...
Dates: 1888-1998