William H. Genne Papers, 1917-1989

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William H. Genne Papers, 1917-1989

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The papers document Genné's religious work amongcollege and university students. Material relating to Genné's workshops andpublished articles describe contemporary attitudes about marriage, family lifeand sexuality during the 1950s-1970s, and detail his work and influence inthese fields. William Henry Genné (1910- ) was educated at Bucknell and YaleUniversities and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1934. Genné was active instudent religious work in various colleges and universities in the U.S. duringthe period 1936-1951. From 1944 to 1947, he served as the Pacific NorthwestSecretary, College and University Division, National Council of the YMCA. Gennéwent on from this early focus of his career to become an expert in the fieldsof marriage, sexuality and family ministries.

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William Henry Genné was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1910. He was educated at Bucknell and Yale Universities and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1934. Genné was active in student religious work in various colleges and universities in the U.S. during the period 1936-1951. From 1944 to 1947, he served as the Pacific Northwest Secretary, College and University Division, National Council of the YMCA. Genné went on from this early focus of his career to become an expert in the ...

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William Henry Genné was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1910. He was educated at Bucknell and Yale Universities and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1934. Genné was active in student religious work in various colleges and universities in the U.S. during the period 1936-1951. From 1944 to 1947, he served as the Pacific Northwest Secretary, College and University Division, National Council of the YMCA. Genné went on from this early focus of his career to become an expert in the ...

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