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Young Men's Christian Association of Haverford College records

 Collection
Identifier: HCQ-003-017

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the minutes, membership records, treasurer accounts, and scrapbook of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Haverford College.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903-1928

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Historical Note

The Young Men's Christian Association of Haverford College was organized by Haverford students on 10th month 21st 1879, with about 20 members. The purpose of the association, from the constiution, was "to promote growth in grace and Chrstian fellowship among its members, and aggresive Chrstian work, especially by and for students" (A History of Haverford College for the First Sixty Years of its Existence, 1892 pages 447-448). The organization held weekly meetings for students and faculty, and did charitable work in the surrounding neighborhood and Philadelphia.

Extent

1.64 linear ft. (6 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains records of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Haverford College between the years 1903 and 1928. These include minutes, membership records, treasurer accounts, and a scrapbook.

Arrangement

The volumes in this collection are arranged chronologically.

Related Materials

Student handbooks and guides (HCQ.001.005) Quaker and Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Processing Information

Processed by Madison Arnold-Scerbo; completed June, 2018.

Title
Young Men's Christian Association of Haverford College records, 1903-1928
Author
Madison Arnold-Scerbo
Date
June, 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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