Title: Young Men's Christian Association Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1887-1999

Creator:

• Young Men's Christian Association (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 148

Quantity: 0.2 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

This collection contains materials on the Milwaukee Young Men's Christian Association. Includes various publications, newsletters, mailings, and pamphlets.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.mwpl-lhmc0148

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The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in England in 1844 by George Williams, who wanted to help individuals build a "healthy spirit, mind and body" by using the principals of "Muscular Christianity". These principals quickly spread across Europe and to the United States, where cities formed their own local YMCA. The Milwaukee YMCA was formed in 1858 with John H. Van Dyke serving as its first president. In 1887, the YMCA moved into its first permanent home at 637 N. 4th St., which was replaced in 1957 by the New Central Branch at 915 W. Wisconsin Ave. Other local branches also opened, including in the suburbs. Today, the Milwaukee YMCA operates four branches in the metropolitan area, as well as other camps and specialty centers, serving over 36,000 members.

This collection contains various publications, newsletters, reports, and pamphlets about the Milwaukee YMCA. These materials discuss the programs, activities, and history of the Milwaukee YMCA, as well as the locations and dedications for new buildings.

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within each folder.

Young Men's Christian Association Collection, 1887-1999, Collection 148. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Annual Report of the Milwaukee Young Men's Christian Association

Constitution and By-Laws of the Young Men's Christian Association of Milwaukee

Historical Sketch of Young Men's Christian Association of Milwaukee, 1858-1895

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Materials were collected by Milwaukee Public Library. They were transferred from the Humanities Department Pamphlet Collection and accessioned as a Local History Manuscript Collection in 2019.

Processing Information

Processed by Bob Jaeger, 2019.

Box   1 Folder   1	Annual Reports, 1952-1956
Box   1 Folder   2	Events and Programs, 1957-1995
Box   1 Folder   3	"Good Life", newsletter, 1979-1986
Box   1 Folder   4	Histories and Buildings, 1887-1981
Box   1 Folder   5	Mailings and Pamphlets, 1951-1999, undated
Box   1 Folder   6	Milwaukee's Post-War Resource, no. 1, 1944
Box   1 Folder   7	Program Development Committee, 1954
Box   1 Folder   8	"With Boys and Young Men", bulletin, 1951-1956
Box   1 Folder   9	YMCA Digest, 1954