Records, 1897-1955.

ArchivalResource

Records, 1897-1955.

The collection consists of pamphlets, programs, news clippings, and newsletters for the branch, as well as newsletters from the Senate Avenue branch of the Y.M.C.A. Most materials date from the 1930s.

1 manuscripts box and 1 oversize box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6969537

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

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The Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Indianapolis YWCA was established in 1923 as the first and only independent black YWCA in America and was named after a famous Afro-American poet. By 1928, the organization was located at 601 West Street and became a hub of cultural and educational activity. The organization offered concerts, plays, and various seminars and conferences, as well as practical classes and recreation. The branch closed in 1959. From the description of Records, 1897-1955...

Senate Avenue YMCA (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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