Wirt Wiley papers, 1897-1970 (bulk 1929-1950).

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Wirt Wiley papers, 1897-1970 (bulk 1929-1950).

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Wiley's papers include a biographical sketch, as well as a lengthy autobiographical manuscript. Numerous papers, speeches and notes on the YMCA in relation to communities, churches, rural youth, character education, boys work, and foreign work are also included. There is an extensive collection of correspondence, including correspondence with leaders in the Minneapolis and Rochester, New York associations; and correspondence with members of committees on which Wiley served, including the Historical Resources Committee and the YMCA Retirement Fund.

4 cu. ft. (6 boxes).

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7857276

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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