Miscellaneous YMCA research, planning and development records, 1885-1984 (bulk 1920-1970)

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Miscellaneous YMCA research, planning and development records, 1885-1984 (bulk 1920-1970)

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The materials consist of reports, studies, charts, correspondence, minutes, memoranda, pamphlets and publications representing the vast array of programmatic initiatives the YMCA undertook throughout it history. While the collection is truly a miscellaneous assortment of records varying from form letters from the 1880s to documentation of the headquarters move in 1980, there are represented broad thematic areas. The majority of the materials deal with research and planning for the various national initiatives, as well as a significant series of material documenting the organization's celebration, at the international, national and local level, of its 1944 centennial. The material also documents the official stances the Y held on issues such as the needs of youth throughout the years and Y's opinion concerning the Peace Corps. Also included are publications and other records from the Association Press, the YMCA's publishing arm.

39 cubic feet (39 boxes).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 6913130

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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