Young Men's Christian Association, International Committee Records, 1903-1936

New York Young Men's Christian Association

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YMCA of Greater New York

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By the 1880s, the YMCA had expanded its mission beyond that of a purely religious organization, including character building activities such as sports in its efforts to develop the whole man. New YMCA buildings included pools, gyms and bowling alleys. This focus on physical development had lasting effects on the Y and the larger culture. By the 1920s, the place of the YMCA in American sports and fitness was well-established, continuing to grow through the 20th century. New York YMCAs have been e...

Young Men's Christian Association. International Committee.

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Growing problems presented by large numbers of arriving immigrants led the YMCA in 1907 to establish a comprehensive immigration program to assist the immigrant at embarkation and debarkation ports, in transit, and after arrival. The service program was to include bureaus of information, employment, legal aid, medical aid, banking advice, courses in English, citizenship, naturalization procedures, etc. A YMCA agent was appointed for Ellis Island. Distribution of published materials played a sign...