This collection consists of items pertaining to the Mankato, Minnesota YMCA between 1875 and 1977. The collection's materials are separated into five series with a topographical and chronological order: Correspondence, Administrative Documents, Miscellaneous, Photographs and Scrapbooks, and Membership.

Correspondence, 1959-1974

Correspondence and personal records also make up part of the collection. The correspondence of the YMCA organization from 1969 until 1974 are included, as are the personal meeting calendars of Jim Buckley, executive director of the YMCA from 1958 until 1978. Scrapbooks and photographs of YMCA events from 1909 - 1910 and 1961 - 1964 also are available in this collection.

Administrative Documents, 1904-1977

The Board of Directors meeting minutes make up a large portion of the collection. These records cover the years from 1924 until 1974. Reports made to the National Council of the YMCA and YMCA annual reports are a part of the collection. These records run from 1950 to 1976, but are not complete. Other items, such as correspondence, programs, and nev^spaper clippings about YMCA events are also included in these files.

Miscellaneous, 1875-1974

This series contains newspaper clippings, Jim Buckley's calendars, reports, program information, and various other printed materials.

Photographs and Scrapbooks, 1906-1964

The photographs are from 1906-1912. The scrapbooks are from 1909-1910 and 1961-1964.

Membership, 1940-1971

Membership information and financial records also are included. These records cover the membership drives conducted by the YMCA, building fimds, annual financial reports, and United Fund Budget information. Some miscellaneous papers, including correspondence and printed materials are also included in these files, which cover from approximately 1940 until 1971.