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Young Men's Christian associations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

Bruce B. Maguire files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.87
Abstract

Files documenting Bruce Maguire's work with the Student Christian Movement and with students in the YMCA, as well as management training materials.

Dates: 1942-1996

Clifford M. Carey papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.110
Abstract

The collection includes reports, surveys, and other materials written and collected by Clifford M. Carey for the National Board of YMCAs, Research and Development Services, National Council, and the Ohio-West Virginia Area Council of YMCAs.

Dates: 1942-1975

Dodge YMCA records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.81
Abstract

The collection contains the Dodge branch Board of Managers meeting notebooks.

Dates: 2013-2017

Emma Young Dickson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.8
Abstract

Correspondence, diaries and other papers of Emma Young Dickson, documenting her service with the YMCA in France during World War I.

Dates: 1917-1955; 1998; Majority of material found within ( 1918-1919).

Ernie Chapman papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.76
Abstract

Records documenting Ernie Chapman's lifelong association with the YMCA, especially his work on the board of the Orange County YMCA, the Pacific (Southwest) Area Board, and the National Board, and the World Alliance of YMCAs. Also well-documented are Chapman's involvement with YMCA's Model Legislature and Court / Youth and Government programs and the Armed Services YMCA.

Dates: 1931-2002

Ethan T. Colton papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.106
Abstract

Correspondence, writings, speeches, reports, and memoirs of Ethan T. Colton documenting his life and particularly his work in the YMCA as a Secretary in the Foreign Department from 1918-1925.

Dates: 1889 - 1970

Fletcher S. Brockman and family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.77
Content Description Materials written by and about Fletcher Sims Brockman (1867-1944), who worked for the YMCA in various positions for 37 years. The collection includes correspondence, published material, photographs, a photo album, and other records. A significant portion of the colleciton is comprised of family correspondence written mainly by Brockman’s daughter-in-law Hazel (Iles) Brockman to her parents while she and her husband, Allen Clark Brockman (Fletcher's eldest son), lived abroad in both Hong Kong...
Dates: 1900-1959

George Williams College records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GWC.1
Abstract

Records documenting the operations, administration, and academic output of George Williams College from its origins in the 1880s to its eventual merger with Aurora University in the mid-1980s, especially including dissertations and theses.

Dates: 1856-1987; Majority of material found within ( 1880-1985)

George Williams College theses and dissertations

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GWC.1-1
Abstract

Theses and dissertations produced by students of George Williams College in partial fulfillment of the requirements for bachelors and masters degrees.

Dates: 1895-1985

Henry Francis Nachtrieb papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua0974
Abstract

Collection contains a scrapbook, field notebooks, photographs and general correspondence with colleagues, family and friends of Henry Francis Nachtrieb, professor of animal biology at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1886-1929

James W. McCandless papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.108
Abstract

The James W. McCandless papers consists of daily record books, scrapbooks, pamphlets, booklets, reports, and photographs primarily documenting James McCandless's career as a YMCA secretary in Minneapolis, Dayton, and Los Angeles from 1911 to 1946.

Dates: 1902-1956

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).

John R. Mott papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.13
Abstract

Papers of John R. Mott, a dominant figure in the YMCA of the early 20th century, documenting, in part, his work with the North American YMCA.

Dates: 1892-1976; Majority of material found within ( 1917-1955).

Lowell Overby files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.100
Abstract

Files documenting Lowell Overby's work in the area of youth development, including the YMCA's stratgies to combat substance abuse, during the period he served as Program Director for the YMCA of the USA.

Dates: 1989-1994

Lynne Vaughan files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.74
Content Description Files documenting Lynne Vaughan's work with national YMCA projects and programs, most notably the Gulick Project, Activate America, and One for the Movement, but also the YNAN (YMCA North American Network) Innovation Initiative; The Writer's Voice; "Togetherhood" (the YMCA's member-led volunteer service program in support of social responsibility as a key focus area); and multiple programs in the Y's "healthy living" focus area, including Play Everyday Outdoors Project Open Spaces, and...
Dates: 1990-2015

Mick Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.114
Abstract

Workbooks, project materials, correspondence, reports, and other material related to Mick Johnson's work on YMCA values education and YMCA programs for youth and young adults during the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1967 - 2011

Mike Reuwsaat and Priscilla Storm YMCA Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.117
Abstract

YMCA memorabilia mostly related to the YMCA's work with the United States Armed Services.

Dates: 1860 - 2010

Miscellaneous GNY Material to Be Sorted

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.999
Abstract

[One to two sentence description of the collection.]

Dates: Various

National Writers's Voice program files

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.90
Abstract

Largely unprocessed correspondence, clippings, planning and instructional materials, and other records of the YMCA's National Writers Voice program.

Dates: 1977-1998; Majority of material found within 1984-1996

Otis L. Linn papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.116
Abstract

The collection includes a notebook and letters home written by Otis L. Linn while he was training and serving as a YMCA worker in France in 1918 and 1919.

Dates: 1918-1919, 2009-2019

Paul B. Anderson and family papers

 Collection
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

Physical education program records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.5
Abstract Records of the YMCA's Physical Department, Physical Education Committee, and other governing committees, as well as several of its prominent leaders in this field. Material includes minutes, correspondence, various physical education studies, publications, and convention materials, as well as program materials for various sports and fitness activities, especially scuba diving. Also included are records of related organizations, such as the Physical Education Society and the Athletic...
Dates: 1887-2011

Records of YMCA work with American Indians

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.68
Abstract

Reports, correspondence, newsletters, and historical material regarding YMCA work in American Indian communities, particularly with Dakota people in South Dakota and Nebraska.

Dates: 1871-2014

Rev. Kenneth Dexter Miller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1553
Abstract

Papers (1910-1969), of the Rev. Kenneth Dexter Miller (1887-1968) consist of correspondence; drafts, reviews and advertisements of his articles and books; memorabilia; personal journals; photographs; scrapbooks; and a stamp collection.

Dates: 1910-1969

Student Activities Bureau papers

 Collection
Identifier: 995
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of the Student Activities Bureau at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1911-1977; (bulk 1943-1970)

Transportation and railroad department records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.32
Abstract

Records of the Railroad Department and later Transportation Department. Material includes secretary reports, information on the potential expansion of railroad work into foreign countries, as well as convention and conference reports. Also included is information on selected railroad branches, which ranges from a note card outlining basic information about the building to multiple folders containing minutes, reports and publications.

Dates: 1858-1989; Majority of material found within ( 1900-1960).

William M. Forbes photograph albums and papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.109
Abstract

Photograph albums documenting William M. Forbes's work in Europe as a YMCA physical director from 1919 to 1922 and some miscellaneous photographs, newspaper clippings, and other material related to Forbes's later work with Army and Navy YMCAs in the United States between 1923 and 1949.

Dates: 1919 - 1949

YMCA Archives memorabilia collection

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.46
Abstract

Artifacts documenting YMCA activities and programs, as well as personal items and memorabilia from selected YMCA leaders.

Dates: Undated and 1865-2008; Majority of material found in ( 1918-1988)

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 various aspects of the YMCA.

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