National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America Collected Records
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1951
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1927-1934
Creator
- National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
This collection reflects the philosophy and programs of the National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America, later called the YMCA of the USA, during wartime and postwar periods, 1917-1951. One of the services it provided during the second World War was to meet the needs of men away from home in Civilian Public Service. The educational aspects of the YMCA included forums for discussing the Christian response in wartime. The organization did not advocate either pacifism or conscientious objection.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (3 linear in.)
Language
English
General Note
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the records of this organization.
Subject
- National Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America (Organization)
- YMCA of the USA (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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