Jesse N. Alexander papers, 1969-1980.

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Jesse N. Alexander papers, 1969-1980.

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Personal office files of Alexander reflecting his leadership role with the National YMCA, including records of the Human Rights Unit consisting of correspondence, 1975-1979; affirmative action reports; speeches and historical profiles of black YMCAs prepared for the 125th anniversary celebration of the YMCA; reports on the efforts made by the YMCA regarding equal employment opportunities; reports dealing with the struggles and continued existence of black YMCAs, and publications. Also, records of the National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Volunteers and Staff including minutes of the board of directors, correspondence, conference reports, membership lists, budgets, and publications, 1969-1980.

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

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YMCA of the USA. Human Rights Unit.

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Alexander, Jesse N.

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Jesse Nelson Alexander, Jr. was born 19 August 1928 in Somerset, Kentucky. Alexander grew up and was educated in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating from Central High School and earning his Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Louisville Municipal College. He served as an officer for the U.S. Army during the Korean war and later pursued graduate studies at George Williams and New York University. Nearly his entire professional career was devoted to the YMCA. He started in 1946 with work a...