Young Men's Christian Association, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1875 - 1977

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1294

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

Creation: 1875-1977

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Biographical / Historical

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The Young Men's Christian Association of Mankato (YMCA) met to adopt a constitution and name a board of directors on December 29, 1874. The organization named E. M. Pope as president and held devotional meetings and bible classes in two rooms rented over a dry goods store at 117 South Front Street in Mankato . In the 1880s the organization lapsed, but began functioning again in 1891 with a Mr. Montgomery at the hehn. In 1904, the Mankato YMCA built a new headquarters at the comer of Cherry and Second Streets. From this building, the YMCA sponsored community entertainment, speakers and musical events, and athletic activities such as track, basketball, and baseball.

The Mankato YMCA moved to 111 Park Lane in 1958, and it has expanded its facilities several times to meet the needs of the people of Mankato. The YMCA is still located in the building they moved to in 1958, but the address is now 1401 South Riverfront Drive, and they continue to grow to meet the needs of their many members.

Full Extent

5.00 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of items pertaining to the Mankato, Minnesota Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Items related to daily operations, meeting minutes, membership lists, financial records, and the relationship between the YMCA and the Mankato community are all part of the collection. Newspaper clippings, photographs, event programs, correspondence from the various departments of the YMCA, and historical information about the founding of the Mankato YMCA are also available in this collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

James Buckley donated this collection in October 1977 and May 1978.

Related Materials

Cray, Lorin, 1844 - 1927. Papers, 1900 - 1927. SMHC Collection 1283, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Mankato, Minnesota Young Women's Christian Association. Papers, 1922 - 1976. SMHC Collection 1284, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Young Men's Christian Association, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1875 - 1977
Status: Completed
Author: Karin Thiem processed this collection
Date: 1979-05
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English