Jesse Alexander papers. 1961-1998 (bulk 1969-1982).

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Jesse Alexander papers. 1961-1998 (bulk 1969-1982).

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Papers documenting the YMCA career of Jesse N. Alexander, Jr., particularly his work in the area of race relations within the movement and his involvement with the National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Staff (BAN-WYS).

0.9 linear ft. (1 box).

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University of Minnesota Libraries. Kautz Family YMCA Archives. [ymca]

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National Board of the Young Men's Christian Associations

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Although segregation of YMCAs as a national policy ended in 1946 with the approval of a resolution by the National Council calling for the elimination of all racial discrimination, these changes were accepted and adopted to varying degrees and speeds at the local and national levels. During the next thirty to forty years, a variety of programs and committees were established to monitor and promote the process of integration and the progress of racial equality within the movement, as...

Alexander, Jesse N.

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Jesse Nelson Alexander, Jr. was born 19 August 1928 in Somerset, Kentucky, the son of Reella (Lackey) Alexander (1901-1977) and Jesse Wilson Alexander (1894-1984). Alexander grew up was educated in Louisville, Kentucky, where he graduated from Central High School in 1945 at the age of 16 years. In 1950 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Louisville Municipal College, the racially segregated college of the University of Louisville for African Americans. He we...

National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Laymen and Staff.

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