Papers, 1796-1943, 1910-1943 (bulk)

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Papers, 1796-1943, 1910-1943 (bulk)

Papers include correspondence, 1918-1943, largely to and from William Pettit, concerning war campaigns, political activities in Nassau County, N.Y., national politics, and purchases; lists, clippings, notices, reports, pamphlets, and other items, 1917-1945, pertaining to local Republican politics, church affairs, and community events; notebook of William S. Pettit, 1910, concerning books, quotations, and his talks to the YMCA; blacksmith account book, 1836-1840, with miscellaneous accounts and receipts largely of the Mott family; and school copybook of Mott Pettit, 1796.

.5 cubic ft.

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Mott family.

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Pettit, Mott.

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Pettit family.

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Pettit, Williams.

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

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After several preliminary attempts, the Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) was established in Spokane Falls, Washington Territory on November 4, 1884. William Markham was its first secretary. The Association, combining interests in social, physical and spiritual welfare among men, grew rapidly in the rapidly expanding trade center of eastern Washington. Soon after 1900, attempts were made to raise funds for a permanent home with full facilities. A large new bui...

Pettit, William

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