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While 1908 is viewed as the year of Youngstown State University's birth, its heritage extends further back in time. In 1884, a chapter of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in the steel-producing city of Youngstown, Ohio. While noted today for addressing the physical fitness needs of young men, the YMCA was once also very concerned about their mental fitness. As such, the Y provided classes where instruction was provided in practical subjects, such as English, mathematics, and law. The Youngstown branch was quite active in promoting these educational opportunities. In 1908 it offered a bachelors-level course in law, now considered the foundation of YSU. Youngstown State University began as a series of courses offered by the Youngstown YMCA. Beginning in 1908, bachelor-level courses (in law) were taught for the first time. As the institution evolved, it went through a number of name changes (Youngstown Institute of Technology, then Youngstown College), but maintained its formal connection to the YMCA. In 1944, however, Youngstown College became an independent private institution of higher learning. In 1955, it was renamed The Youngstown University, then, it became known as Youngstown State University in 1967, when it became a tax supported institution.

From the description of Youngstown State University : founding documents, 1884-1963. (Youngstown State University). WorldCat record id: 464266275

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referencedIn Youngstown State University. Academic Senate. Quarter to Semester Transition Team. Academic Senate, Quarter to Semester (Q2S) Transition Team records, 1987, 1990-1997. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Johanntges, Brandy. YSU history / Brandy Johanntges ; interviewed by Lesley Durkin. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn The Office of the Provost records, 1966-2007. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Schneider, Dawn Durkin. YSU history / Dawn Durkin Schneider ; interviewed by Lesley Durkin. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
creatorOf Faculty organization, committees, and councils : faculty meeting records, 1932-1972. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Harry Meshel collection, 1970-2000 bulk 1970-1988. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
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referencedIn Mann, Edward S., 1928-. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. during the 1960's / Edward Mann ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Budget Office. Youngstown State University Budget Office records, 1976-1997. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Budge, Mary Alice. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. during the 1960's / Mary Alice Budge ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Lucas, Joseph. Youngstown Law School / Joseph Lucas ; interviewed by Paul Carlson. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Wagner, Sally Jean. YSU history / Sally Jean Wagner ; interviewed by Michael Kenneally. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Board of Trustees. Youngstown State University : Board of Trustees records, 1927-1952, 1974-2009. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Stennis, Leon. Youngstown State University / Leon Stennis ; interviewed by Jerry Bakanowsky. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of the President. Office of the President, Youngstown State University, Albert L. Pugsley : records, 1966-1973. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Johnson, Harold N., 1899-. History of Youngstown College [by] Harold Johnson; interviewed by Alvin Skardon. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Dr. James Kiriazis papers, 1975-2006. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
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referencedIn Cochran, Leslie H. Youngstown State University / Leslie Cochran ; interviewed by Lori Martz. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Laborde, Bertina, 1926-. History of Youngstown State University project / Bertina Laborde ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Staff and faculty papers, the John Turk papers, 1865-2004. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Shipka, Thomas. Youngstown State University faculty union / Thomas Shipka ; interviewed by Stephanie Boggs. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Lynd, Staughton. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. during the 1960's / Staughton Lynd ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Dykema, Christine R., 1908-. History of Youngstown State University project / Christine R. Dykema ; interviewed by Terrence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Tressel, Jim. Youngstown State University / Jim Tressel ; Angela Pollock. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Caruso, April. YSU history / April Caruso ; interviewed by Noelle Kauffman. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Avery, Bob. YSU history program / Bob Avery ; interviewed by Michael Kenneally. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of the President. Office of the President, Youngstown State University, John J. Coffelt : records, 1973-1984. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Brothers, Barbara, 1937-. Youngstown State University / Barbara Brothers ; interviewed by Lori Martz. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Howard Rempes, Jr. collection, 1936-2002. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Alvin W. Skardon papers, 1922-1983. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. School of Graduate Studies and Research. University Research Council. The School of Graduate Studies and Research, University Research Council Records, 1967-1998. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn McPhee, John R., 1907-. History of Youngstown College / John R. McPhee ; interviewed by James C. Dunn. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Jones, George H. G., 1909-. History of Youngstown State University project / George Jones ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Harris, Ann. Youngstown State University / Ann Harris ; interviewed by Kathleen Cole. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Hanchett, Thomas. Youngstown State University / Thomas Hanchett ; interviewed by Gisela Dieter. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Chuey, Marilyn. Youngstown College football / Marilyn Chuey ; interview by Erin Pogany. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Academic Senate. University Curriculum Committee. Academic Senate, University Curriculum Committee records, 1942-1973, 1990. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Kasvinsky, Peter. Youngstown State University / Peter Kasvinsky ; interviewed by Jerry Bakanowsky. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Robert, Sidney I., 1929-. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. during the 1960's / Sid Roberts ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Botty, Pauline, 1909-. History of Youngstown State University / Pauline Botty ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Roberts, Nick. YSU project / Nick Roberts ; interviewed by William P. Bundy. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1936-2007. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Leskovyansky, John J., 1925-. YSU Law School Graduates Project / John J. Leskovyansky ; interviewed by Paul C. Carlson. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Cunningham, W. F. (William Francis), 1885-1961. Papers, 1934-1961. University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh Library
referencedIn Braden, Frank M. History of Youngstown State University / Frank M. Braden ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
creatorOf Perlman, Sandra. Dear mother & all : a play in two acts / by Sandra Perlman. Ohio State University Libraries
referencedIn York, Anne. YSU faculty / Anne York ; interviewed by Jack Lorenzini. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Wagner, Clyde. YSU history / Clyde Wagner ; interviewed by Michael Kenneally. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Cohen, Irwin, 1924-. Youngstown State University project / Irwin Cohen ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Ladd, June S. YSU project / June Ladd ; interviewed by Jack Lorenzini. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Ruffalo, John, Jr. YSU School of Law / John Ruffalo, Jr. ; interviewed by Paul Carlson. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of the President. Office of the President, Youngstown State University, Neil D. Humphrey : records, 1984-1992. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Rosselli, Dominic. The history of Youngstown State University / Dominic Rosselli ; interviewed by James C. Dunn. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Academic Senate, General Education Requirements Task Force/Committee records, 1989-2009. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Smith, Robert K. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. / Robert Smith ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Weber, Richard, 1923-. History of Youngstown State University project / Richard Weber ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Pavelko, Penny. YSU history / Penny Pavelko ; interviewed by Sam DiRocco, II. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Academic Senate. Academic Senate records, 1959-2003. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of Financial Affairs. Office of Financial Affairs : financial reports and supplements, 1979-2000. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn D'Isa, Frank A., 1921-. History of Youngstown State University / Frank A. D'Isa ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Bernat, Robert, 1965-. YSU history / Robert Bernat ; interviewed by Lesley Durkin. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
creatorOf Youngstown State University. Youngstown State University : founding documents, 1884-1963. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Seachrist, Sherry. YSU history project / Sherry Seachrist ; interviewed by Kathy Richter. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of the President. Office of the President, Youngstown State University, David C. Sweet : records, 2000-2007. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Gergits, Julia Marie. YSU history / Julia Gergits ; interviewed by Heidi L. Scott. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. Office of the President. Office of the President, Youngstown State University, Howard W. Jones, records, 1932-1966. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Lyden, Raymond Burke, 1909-. History of Youngstown State University project / Raymond Burke Lyden ; interviewed by Terence Lynch. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Salapata, Heidi. YSU history / Heidi Salapata ; interviewed by Noelle Kauffman. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Webster, Willard L. History of Youngstown College / Willard Webster ; interviewed by James Dunn. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Nellie Gwynne Dehnbostel : papers, 1923-1985. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Berger, Martin, 1942-. YSU faculty / Martin Berger ; interviewed by Jack Lorenzini. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Snyder, Vern. Youngstown State University / Vern Snyder ; interviewed by Jeff Bakanowsky. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Leopore-Hagan, Michelle. YSU project / Michelle Leopore-Hagan ; interviewed by Lesley Durkin. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Blue, Frederick J. YSU faculty / Frederick J. Blue ; interviewed by Sam DiRocco II. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Youngstown State University. School of Graduate Studies and Research. School of Graduate Studies and Research records, 1969-2008. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Sands, Morton. Youngstown Law School / Morton Sands ; interviewed by Paul Carlson. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Shutes, Mark. Anti-war movement / Mark Shutes ; interviewed by Matthew Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Taylor, Patricia, 1951-. YSU history / Patricia Taylor ; interviewed by Jack Lorenzini. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Gigliotti, Kate. YSU athletics / Kate Gigliotti ; interviewed by Megan Reed. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
creatorOf Jambar records, 1931-2006 bulk 1987-1995. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
referencedIn Shipka, Thomas A. Anti-war movement at Y.S.U. during the 1960's / Tom Shipka ; interviewed by Matthew T. Butts. Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library
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associatedWith Cohen, Irwin, 1924- person
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associatedWith D'Isa, Frank A., 1921- person
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