Wiley, S. Wirt (Samuel Wirt), 1878-

Wiley grew up on a farm near Peoria Illinois, and later attended Monmouth College and Yale University. Intending to be a minister, he was drawn to YMCA work by the prospect of active service to communities. He first worked for the Chicago and Minneapolis associations before joining the National Council in 1925 as associate general secretary of the Home Division. He became general secretary of the Rochester, New York association in 1929 and remained there until his retirement in 1939. He was also a trustee of George Williams and Springfield Colleges.

From the description of Wirt Wiley papers, 1897-1970 (bulk 1929-1950). (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62699974

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