Rudolph James Thomas collection 1895-1986 1941-1971

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Rudolph James Thomas collection 1895-1986 1941-1971

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Collection of newspaper clippings, programs and some correspondence documenting Rudolph J. Thomas' career (1920-1965) at the Harlem Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association at 135th Street in New York City. Also included are certificates, honors and a scrapbook.

2.5 lin. ft. (3 boxes)

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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SNAC Resource ID: 6317123

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Harlem Branch YMCA

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Organized in 1901 by Reverend C.T. Walker of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church as the Colored Men's Branch, this branch first started in mid-Manhattan. It was later moved to the Harlem area and its name changed in 1919 to the One Hundred-Thirty Fifth Street Branch. In 1933 it opened a new building, and two years later took the name Harlem Branch, which had been used by another branch until 1933. From the description of Harlem YMCA (135th Street) records, 1910-1989 (bulk 1928-1989). (Un...

Thomas, Rudolph J., 1904-1990

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American conductor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, [n.d.], to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675891 Rudolph James Thomas (1904?-1990), executive director of the New York City Harlem Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at 135th Street from 1947-1965, was born in Orlando, Florida. Thomas moved with his family to New York City where he attended public schools, and in 1920 he be...