Young Men's Christian Association Records 1854-1962

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Young Men's Christian Association Records 1854-1962

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The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is an international civic and social organization for men and boys. It's Cleveland, Ohio, branch was established in 1854 and quickly expanded to include numerous branches throughout the Cleveland area which offer a full range of community, recreational and educational activities. The collection consists of minutes, annual reports, publications, and scrapbooks.

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Young Men's Christian Association (Montpelier, Vt.)

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