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YMCA--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William Blaikie Papers

 Collection — Box 01-15
Identifier: MS-502
Abstract William Blaikie was born in York, New York on May 24, 1843. He graduated from Harvard in 1866 and then from the Harvard Law School in 1868. During his time at Harvard and after, he was actively involved with the crew team. Following law school, Blaikie was commissioner of the United States Court of Claims for eight years. The collection reflects Blaikie’s varied interests beyond law, particularly in the areas of physical education, health, and athletics. He lectured and wrote several...
Dates: 1871-1912; Majority of material found within 1880-1900

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