Call Number:

003.017

Repository:

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Extent:

1.64 linear ft. (6 volumes)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Young Men's Christian Association of Haverford College records (HCQ.003.017), Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Date:

1903-1928 (inclusive)

Creator:

Young Men's Christian Association (Haverford College)

Form:

minutes (administrative records) and Account books

Abstract:

This collection contains records of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Haverford College between the years 1903 and 1928. These include minutes, membership records, treasurer accounts, and a scrapbook.

The Young Men's Christian Association of Haverford College was organized by Haverford students on 10th month 21st 1879, with about 20 members. The purpose of the association, from the constiution, was "to promote growth in grace and Chrstian fellowship among its members, and aggresive Chrstian work, especially by and for students" (A History of Haverford College for the First Sixty Years of its Existence, 1892 pages 447-448). The organization held weekly meetings for students and faculty, and did charitable work in the surrounding neighborhood and Philadelphia.

This collection contains the minutes, membership records, treasurer accounts, and scrapbook of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Haverford College.

The volumes in this collection are arranged chronologically.