Research Catalog

Title

The YMCA at 150 : a history of the YMCA of Greater New York, 1852-2002 / Pamela Bayless.

Author

Bayless, Pamela.

Publication

New York, N.Y. : YMCA of Greater New York, 2002.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Novek, Minda.
• YMCA of Greater New York. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nr95010816

Description

viii, 232 pages : illustrations; 31 cm

Summary

"The YMCA of Greater New York traces its roots to 1852, when 173 young men formed an association to help newcomers to New York City; within a year, another YMCA took shape in Brooklyn. Over 150 years, the YMCA has evolved as a flexible organization serving people of both genders, all ages, races, and religious beliefs. Its history is one of responding energetically and consistently to the times and changing needs of its constituents and communities." "From its initial evangelical Christian orientation, the YMCA has grown to be a secular, values-oriented organization with a special focus on positive development in city youth. Historically it has served the urban poor as well as the middle class with programs ranging from educational courses and employment bureaus to gymnasiums and resident accomodations. Today its wide array of educational and self-improvement options include child care and youth/adult computer centers as well as health enhancement programs for all ages."--BOOK JACKET.

Alternative Title

YMCA at one hundred fifty

Subject

• Adult education > New York
• New York (N.Y.) > Social conditions > 20th century
• New York (N.Y.) > Social conditions
• Nonprofit organizations > New York
• Religious institutions > New York
• Vocational education > New York
• YMCA of Greater New York > History
• YMCA of Greater New York > Pictorial works
• YMCA of the USA > History

Note

• Minda Novek, picture editor.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 227) and index.

ISBN

0971785708

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries