Leo Marsh papers, 1920-1979. (bulk 1959-1969).

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Leo Marsh papers, 1920-1979. (bulk 1959-1969).

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Papers include correspondence, minutes, speeches, reports, articles, and other material related to Marsh's YMCA work, primarily in the area of race relations. The bulk of the records date from his years on the staff of the National Board, and document his participation on several major YMCA board committees concerned with interracial work, including the Commission on Interracial Practices and Program and the Committee on Interracial Advance. The collection includes a great deal of material describing conditions for blacks at various YMCAs around the country.

3.2 linear ft. (4 boxes).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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