A Guide to the Young Men's Christian Association Records
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
March 2005
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Young Men's Christian Association (University of Florida) | |
| Title: | Young Men's Christian Association Records | |
| Dates: | 1922-1953 | |
| Abstract: | Minutes, correspondence, and project files of the University of Florida YMCA. | |
| Extent: | 2.1 linear feet. (5 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Manuscript Collection 58 | |
Scope and Content
This collection contains the records of the Young Men's Christian Association at the University of Florida covering the years 1922 through 1953. Included are correspondence, minutes, fragmentary financial records, and files on special projects and activities. Of special interest are the records chronicling the effort to build a YMCA building, a project that ultimately became the Florida Union.
Also included in the collection are student handbooks, 1910-1918, published by the Y for freshmen orientation. The handbooks are a precursor to the F Book issued by student government in the 1920s.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Young Men's Christian Association Records, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| University of Florida -- Freshmen. | ||
| Young Men's Christian associations -- Florida -- History. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Student unions -- Florida. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
