Max W. Clowers papers. 1932-1991 (bulk 1970-1980)

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Max W. Clowers papers. 1932-1991 (bulk 1970-1980)

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The collection contains documents concerning the International Association of Retired Directors [of YMCAs], (IARD); speeches, articles as well as personal correspondence. Slides concerning the establishment of Camp Olson located in Longville, MN, the Sioux Indian YMCA and personal events are also part of the collection.

.8 cu. ft. (2 boxes).

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

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SNAC Resource ID: 6619612

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National Board of the Young Mens Christian Associations.

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Sioux Young Men's Christian Association.

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YMCA of the USA

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A child of evangelical Protestantism, the YMCA at first considered itself a specialized agency for bringing young men to Christ. Although the early Y's mission was unabashedly religious in nature, the organization focused on method rather than doctrine or philosophy. Dominated by business men rather than professional religious leaders, the movement tended to emphasize facilities, expansion, practical usefulness, and specific influence. Early work included not only the distribution of tracts, Bib...

Augustana College and Theological Seminary (Rock Island, Ill.)

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Clowers, Max W.

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Max W. Clowers began his YMCA career as a Youth and part-time worker in the Springfield, Illinois, YMCA in 1926. He went on to serve in Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa in the area of youth work. During World War II he performed armed services work at Norfolk, Virginia. Having worked in journalism while attending Augustana College, Rock Island, where he graduated in 1932 with a degree in English and sociology, he wrote for and edited various Y-related newsletters. He retired in 1974 ser...