Eastman, Charles A., 1858-1939
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1858 - 1939
Biographical Note
One of the first Native American YMCA secretaries, Dr. Charles Eastman, a Sioux Indian and a physician, began his work for the movement in 1894. Over the next three years, he established 32 Indian YMCA groups on reservations. A highly educated man, Eastman was able to navigate white culture and advocate for native populations. Under the auspices of the International Committee (the forerunner of the YMCA of the USA), he oversaw 25 Indian YMCA associations. He also worked as a physician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and cared for Indians after the Wounded Knee Massacre. Eastman had a lifelong commitment to boys and young men and is regarded as one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
YMCA Hall of Fame – 2010 – Inductee (historical) – Eastman, Charles – Biographical Information, ca. 1958
Folder — Box 20: Series 02, Folder: 18
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. 1958
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