Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Duke University records, 1920-1969.

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Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Duke University records, 1920-1969.

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These records were produced by the Young Men's Christian Association in the course of their activities as a student religious organization at Duke University. Materials are present from 1920 to 1969; however, the bulk of the material is from the late 1930s to the early 1960s and consists mainly of annual reports. The majority of the remaining material consists of reports from other student religious organizations. There is one artifact, a gavel that is engraved with presidents' initials and years of service, 1945-1955.

100 items (0.7 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6914076

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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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...

YMCA at Duke University.

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The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was established at then Trinity College in 1887-1888. In its early years, it functioned primarily as a sort of Bible class. Although it never abandoned its emphasis on Christianity, in its later years the YMCA dedicated itself more to campus and social service projects than Bible study. From the description of Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Duke University records, 1920-1969. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 1680...