Brooklyn Central YMCA records, 1855-1970s (bulk 1880s-1970s).

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Brooklyn Central YMCA records, 1855-1970s (bulk 1880s-1970s).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/775069643

The records include Board of Managers minutes, financial reports, fund raising materials, printed brochures and other advertising material, correspondence, records of other Brooklyn YMCA branches (including the Bay Ridge branch) information about YMCA buildings, material about the merger with the New York YMCA in 1957, governing documents, program information, material related to specific events, branch studies and planning documents, and annual reports. Among the advertising materials are brochures and flyers from camps such as Camp Pratt, Camp McAlister and Heights and Hill Day Camp. The collection includes correspondence and reports focused on the Brooklyn Central branch's relationships with Brooklyn churches, local colleges and universities, and other YMCAs. The collection includes information about the educational programs conducted by the branch as well as publications about the history of the YMCA.

20 cubic feet (50 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8197142

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Brooklyn and Queens Young Men's Christian Association. Bay Ridge Branch.

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See, Edwin F. (Edwin Francis), 1861-1906

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Wilkie, Thomas, -1824

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Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association

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Founded in 1853, and merged with the Queens Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to form the Brooklyn and Queens YMCA, 1922. From the description of Records, 1852-1965, 1853-1921 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155499056 The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London in 1844 as a haven where young men could escape the dangers of urban life and engage in Bible study and prayer. The YMCA's influence quickly spread to the United States...

Packard, Edwin.

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The YMCA in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1853, initially met at the Second Congregational Church, the Brooklyn Athenaeum, and other Brooklyn churches. After several other moves, it dedicated its first purpose-built building in 1885, at 502 Fulton Street--the Brooklyn Central YMCA. The new building included a "swimming bath" that was reported to be the first swimming pool in a YMCA facility. Other "firsts" credited to the Brooklyn Central Y included participation in the first professional baske...

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 ...

Berry, Silas H.

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Brooklyn and Queens Young Men's Christian Association. Bush Terminal Branch.

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