Walter T. Forbes papers, 1914-1966.

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Walter T. Forbes papers, 1914-1966.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38478091

The collection consists of papers of Walter T. Forbes from 1914-1966. Includes correspondence, forms, lists, brochures, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Materials pertain to Georgia YMCA camps including Athens Y Camp at Tallulah Falls; Pine Tops Camp, Mitchell's Falls; and the girl's Camp Chattooga, Tallulah Falls. Most of the clippings consist of obituaries and editorials regarding Forbes.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Forbes, Walter Tillou, 1877-1944.

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Walter Tillou Forbes (1877-1944), Secretary of the Athens, Georgia, YMCA. From the description of Walter T. Forbes papers, 1914-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478091 ...

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...