Records, 1884-1958.

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Records, 1884-1958.

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Records include YMCA minutes (1884-1916, 1923-1941), treasurer's reports (1940-1957), YWCA minutes (1901-1914, 1935-1958), a photograph of the YMCA convention in 1924, and issues of their newsletter, "Y-Fore," 1937-1951.

1 box (1.00 linear ft.)

Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7289375

Joint Archive of Holland, History Research Center

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Hope College

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Young Women's Christian Association (Hope College)

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Young Men's Christian Association (Hope College)

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A chapter of the YMCA was organized in 1879 to promote Bible study at Hope College. It broadened, however, into a social as well as spiritual organization. The group was run by a president and 11 council members. In 1904, 14 female Hope College students organized a chapter of the YWCA. These women worked closely with the members of the YMCA and together they published a newsletter of upcoming "Y" events called "Y-Fore." From the description of Records, 1884-1958. (Joint Archive of Ho...