Moser, Clarence G., d. 1981

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1981

Biographical Note

For the first 20 years of his career, beginning in 1924, Clarence “Red” Moser worked with youth at the Evanston (Ill.) YMCA. He published "Twenty Years of Boy’s Work in the YMCA," outlining the policies, philosophy, and programs of his work with young people.

In 1945, he was appointed the director of youth programs at the Central Atlantic Area YMCA. He was nationally recognized for his innovative work with youth, and was sought after as a trainer in youth work. He retired in 1968 as the associate executive of the Central Area Council, after 40 years of service in the Y.

In retirement, he became an adjunct professor at Springfield College and directed a study on developing new techniques for training volunteers for the National YMCA Board. He was actively involved with the Head Start Program, 4-H Foundation, and Parent-Youth Clinics.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

YMCA Hall of Fame – 1996 – Inductee (historical) – Moser, Clarence – Nomination and Biographical Information, ca. 1945-1996

Folder — Box 10: Series 02, Folder: 27

Identifier: 02

Series 02 Scope and Contents From the Series: This series is arranged chronologically by year, and within each year, the materials are arranged by type, including: videos and photographs of the induction ceremonies, programs and/or invitations to the ceremonies, memos, planning committee minutes, budget notes, and other organizational materials, newspaper clippings, biographical information and nominations for the inductees, photographs of the inductees, and information about other nominees from that year. Undated and/or unidentified...

Dates: ca. 1945-1996

Found in: Springfield College Archives and Special Collections / YMCA Hall of Fame Records / Series 02: Annual Induction Ceremonies and Nominations

YMCA Hall of Fame – 1996 – Inductee (historical) – Moser, Clarence – Photographs, ca. 1996

Folder — Box 10: Series 02, Folder: 28

Identifier: 02

Dates: ca. 1996

Found in: Springfield College Archives and Special Collections / YMCA Hall of Fame Records / Series 02: Annual Induction Ceremonies and Nominations

YMCA Hall of Fame Records

Record Group — Box All Boxes

Identifier: RG-103

Abstract This collection documents the history and governance of the YMCA Hall of Fame at Springfield College and also provides information about individual inductees and induction ceremonies from the Hall of Fame’s founding in 1985 to the present. The purpose of the YMCA Hall of Fame is to provide “a forum to recognize professionals who personify what is best about the YMCA. It honors individuals who have devoted their lives to the building of community, encouraging each person to develop to their...

Dates: 1894 - present; Majority of material found within 1985 - present

Found in: Springfield College Archives and Special Collections

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