Miscellaneous New York YMCA branch photographs, 1880s-1970s (bulk 1920s-1960s).

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Miscellaneous New York YMCA branch photographs, 1880s-1970s (bulk 1920s-1960s).

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The collection includes photographs from small or short-lived branches as well as small collections from larger branches of the New York YMCA. There are numerous images of YMCA buildings, programs and activities. Most of the photographs are professional, black and white images.

4 cubic feet (10 boxes)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7428098

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Brooklyn and Queens Young Men's Christian Association

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Created in 1922 from merger of Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and Queens YMCA. It merged with YMCA of City of New York to form YMCA of Greater New York, 1957. From the description of Records, 1883-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155499038 ...

YMCA of Greater New York

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By the 1880s, the YMCA had expanded its mission beyond that of a purely religious organization, including character building activities such as sports in its efforts to develop the whole man. New YMCA buildings included pools, gyms and bowling alleys. This focus on physical development had lasting effects on the Y and the larger culture. By the 1920s, the place of the YMCA in American sports and fitness was well-established, continuing to grow through the 20th century. New York YMCAs have been e...