History of Youngstown College [by] Harold Johnson; interviewed by Alvin Skardon. 1974.

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History of Youngstown College [by] Harold Johnson; interviewed by Alvin Skardon. 1974.

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11 l. 28 cm.

Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library

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Youngstown State University, William F. Maag Jr. Library

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Johnson, Harold N., 1899-

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Skardon, Alvin William, 1912-

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Youngstown State University

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While 1908 is viewed as the year of Youngstown State University's birth, its heritage extends further back in time. In 1884, a chapter of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in the steel-producing city of Youngstown, Ohio. While noted today for addressing the physical fitness needs of young men, the YMCA was once also very concerned about their mental fitness. As such, the Y provided classes where instruction was provided in practical subjects, such as English, mathematics, ...