Archives of theStudent Christian Movement in New England, 1926-1974

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Archives of theStudent Christian Movement in New England, 1926-1974

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The papers include correspondence, reports andminutes, study papers, printed material, and financial material. Theyconstitute the official archive of the organization from its formation in 1934to its dissolution in 1967. The papers contain information about the localChristian ministries' programs of various colleges and universities in NewEngland. These papers fit into a line of documentation at YDSL of student workin New England, preceded by the Archives of the YMCA-Student Division andfollowed by the Archives of New England Commission for United Ministries inHigher Education. The Student Christian Movement was formed in 1934 by theYMCA, YWCA, and various Protestant denominations to promote cooperativereligious work among college and university students in New England. In 1967, areevaluation of the aims and future of the SCMNE resulted in a decision tochange its name to University Christian Movement in New England and all membergroups were to change their affiliation to the UCMNE.

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