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Description:
Attendees of 20th annual conference of the YMCA Colored Mens' Department
Created:
1923
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
African American soldiers seated around a piano in a YMCA hut in France
Created:
1915 - 1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
African American men (soldiers?) seated and standing near a ditch and in front of a YMCA hut and tents in Bordeaux, France.
Created:
1915 - 1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men standing outside in front of a YMCA Recreation Hut. The YMCA logo is visible on a sign above the hut entrance.
Created:
1910 - 1930
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2023-05-09
Description:
Photograph of a flyer from the conference celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the hiring of William Hunton, the first African American YMCA secretary, held in Washington D.C., November 1938. Includes a photo of an unidentified YMCA building
Created:
1938
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A check written out in Chinese characters.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
East 69th Street extension, housed in a building that included several churches and a community center. The image shows boys and a man sitting outside the building on sidewalk benches.
Created:
1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-08-29
Description:
East 69th Street extension, housed in a building that included several churches and a community center. The image shows boys and a man sitting outside the building on sidewalk benches.
Created:
1955
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-08-22
Description:
An aerial shot of people in the parade. Some people are carrying model flies, and some people are carrying banners and billboards.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
An aerial shot of the fly models. Parade spectators watch from the sides of the street.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Created:
1945-04-18
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2023-05-09
Description:
African American men and their sons sitting at banquet tables at the Twelfth Street YMCA in Washington D.C., illustrating an article on the philanthropy of Julius Rosenwald
Created:
1914
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A man dressed in robes.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
An open structure with a roof. The structure is in the middle of the woods.
Creator:
Eugene A.Turner, Jr.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of men in uniform seated and listening to their instructor, who's standing at the front of the room.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of boys and men posed for the picture.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A large gun bing moved through the mud to the front being pushed by a tracter.
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of boys exploring the deck of the S. S. George Washington, an ocean liner built in Germany in 1908.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A man and a boy are examining giant models of flies. Other people watch from behind a fence.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A bridge with an ornate roof arches over a ravine with a stream.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Several men are standing in a wooded area and weighing bamboo poles without the use of a traditional scale.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Large bulleting board with a sign at the top reading, "From Our Mothers." On top half the bulletin board are hanging numerous letters. The bottom half is filled with photographs of women and in one spot is written, "on to France."
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
In the foreground is a bridge under construction and in the background is a completed bridge.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Looking down into a cave from above. A group of people are lined up in front of three statues carved into the stone.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A coffin being carried by several men. The coffin is draped with a cloth covered with decorations and characters, and flowers rest on top of the coffin.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of people seated on stone steps carved into the hillside. In the background is the ornate roof of a structure.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A man is seated at the side of a road with all of his tools surrounding him.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
YMCA worker Addie Hunton greeting African American troops in France during World War I
Created:
1917 - 1918
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A crowd of people are carrying signs and are gathered outside of a stone wall.
Created:
1919-05-04
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A woman working at a spinning wheel. In the background is a large ball of thick thread.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A truck with a parade float on the back of it. The float has two women sitting on a high seat; boxes of soap surround them and the labels and banners have Chinese writing on them.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A hughes pile of empty shell casings.
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
An arched stone bridge. A boat is visible through the arch.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A street under construction. People and buildings are along one side of it.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A screened-in box containing flies. A banner across it has writing in Chinese characters.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A screened-in box containing flies. A banner across it has writing in Chinese characters.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Portrait of a woman carrying a tray on which there is a mug imprinted with a YMCA logo. There is also a YMCA triangle on her clothing.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
An unidentified group of African American boys wearing double-breasted jackets and knickers, lined up on the steps in front of a building.
Created:
1910 - 1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
African American YMCA secretaries, c. 1910-1915. William Hunton, Jesse Moorland, Watson, Channing Tobias, Johnson, Becket, Hamlin, Hawkins, Martin, Debardeleben, Allen, Jones, Booker, Smith, Bullock, Wiley, Randall, Foster, DeFrance, Dogan, Layton.
Description:
African American YMCA secretaries on and in front of a porch, with a tent at left. Individuals are identified by numbers. A boy in front holds a YMCA pennant.
Created:
1910 - 1915
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Three black women sitting around a table, being served tea with black soldiers seated in the background.
Created:
1917 - 1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men walking out of a small, wooden building. A YMCA sign is hanging to the right of the door.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A boat on a lake. There are three men in it - one at each end and one in the middle seated by the tea table.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A man is seated at a table by himself. In front of him are several bowls of food.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
African American servicemen playing baseball in France
Created:
1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldiers and sailors playing billiards in a YMCA canteen in London
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of African American soldiers playing volleyball in a gymnasium during World War I
Created:
1914 - 1918
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Anges Pall speaking with an unidentified man at the YMCA convention in St. Louis[?]
Created:
1969
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of boys are arranged in rows and posed for the picture. Behind them is an ornate set of doors.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Chinese Christian slogan: Agree to Differ, Resolve to Love, Unite to Serve
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Chinese Christian slogan: Agree to Differ, Resolve to Love, Unite to Serve
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Chinese Christian slogan: Agree to Differ, Resolve to Love, Unite to Serve
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men shown from behind while they watch parade preparations. A stone fence and stone buildings are in the background.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
African American boys basketball team at the Twelfth Street YMCA in Washington D.C.
Created:
1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Eight soldiers seated around a table with paper, pens, and ink. A uniformed woman YMCA worker stands behind them. A sign on the back wall reads, "Do YOU want any help? Penmanship, spelling, English [?] HERE any evening.
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men and boys wearing Indian headbands and feathers sitting in a booth with a sign reading "Seeing Stars with the Pawnees." Behind them are diagrams of constellations.
Creator:
Nolte, A. J.
Created:
1930 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of men standing in front of a building with arched windows and a round top.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Contributor:
George Miles Ryan Studio
Created:
1940 - 1950
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2019-11-08
Description:
A group of 9 YMCA secretaries bound for France, where they would provide services to American armed forces fighting in France during World War I.
Created:
1914 - 1918
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Young men gathered in front of a log cabin eating watermelon
Created:
1910 - 1940
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of young men are posing on the steps of a building. There is a YMCA sign behind them.
Created:
1947-11
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Nine boys dressed in uniforms with the YMCA logo on them. They are seated in two rows.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A head enclosed in a wooden crate is hanging from a brick wall.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Close-up photo of a smiling boy in school uniform.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A houseboat on the water. Other boats and buildings can be seen, as well as an arched bridge in the background.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Alan Hargeaves a West Central YMCA supervisor (seated) registering three West High students at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church teen center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1967. The teen centers were sponsored jointly by the West Central branch, St. Paul's Episcopal church, Lake of the Isles Lutheran church, and Trinity Community church and grew out of ...
Created:
1967
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-12-05
Description:
Men posing for a group picture in front of a building with a YMCA Banner.
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
YMCA worker handing out cigarettes to soldier holding wiring posts
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldiers and a woman YMCA worker grouped around a table playing various musical instruments
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Portrait of Alexander L. Jackson, secretary of the Wabash Avenue African American YMCA in Chicago and later educational secretary of the National Urban League.
Created:
1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Campers are running into the lake to go swimming. The caption attached to the photograph reads, "All in for the morning dip. After the flag is raised and the setting up exercises are out of the way, a dip in the cool waters of the lake, start the day right for the campers at Icaghowan. Minneapolis" Camp Icaghowan was started by the Minneapolis Y...
Created:
1920 - 1930
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-08-22
Description:
Boys are manually pumping water on the field by pedaling.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Along a country highway.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Posters and pictures are hung on display. There are some people standing by the display.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A sea of flowers. Several buildings are in the background.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Children are seated on low stools and their attention is directed toward their teacher.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of men standing in rows, both in suits and traditional dress. A building with pillars is in the background.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldier on horseback drinking from a cup in front of a canvas-covered truck
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldiers dressed in various costumes including as women and as female nurses, standing in front of a large stained glass window
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldiers in a narrow French street filed with signs for shops and hotels. A vender of picture postcards is seen at left.
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Six soldiers and lined up outside a YMCA buolding with a boy sitting to one side.
Created:
1914 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Soldiers standing and lying in front of a tent in which can be seen an open crate with books and other recreational materials
Created:
1917 - 1919
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Exterior of the American YMCA Soldiers Club in Cannes, France.
Created:
1918 - 1920
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Page Count:
2
Last Updated:
2023-05-09
Description:
A group of men are shown with chains around their ankles and wooden boards worn around their necks.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Members of a wedding party pose for a formal group portrait.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A truck pulling a white trailer with crosses on it. Girls are looking out of a window in the trailer.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Front cover of 11th edition booklet listing African American leaders in their chosen fields who were recognized and honored by the YMCA Black Achievers in Industry program.
Created:
1981
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
View of the woods with two animals in the foreground.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
This poster encouraged the public to attend a free exhibition on the prevention of tuberculosis which was being held at 28 Nanking Road.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Volunteers at the Harlem branch standing before a tote board listing progress toward the annual campaign goal. One of the men is a member of the Board of Managers, Judge Hubert T. Delany.
Creator:
Walter B. Baker
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-08-29
Description:
Volunteers at the Harlem branch standing before a tote board listing progress toward the annual campaign goal. One of the men is a member of the Board of Managers, Judge Hubert T. Delany.
Creator:
Walter B. Baker
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-08-22
Description:
Walter Arnold, Henry F. Davis, and Dale Vonderau in suits and ties
Created:
1980-05
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A group of men seated around a table and eating with chopsticks. A variety of dishes are on the table.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men are dressed professionally and standing on a outdoor volleyball court.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A boat on a lake with hills in the background. There is a man in the boat, standing and dragging his paddle through the water.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Sharp, horizontal lines are cut into the sides of mountains.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A truck pulling a parade float of soap. A giant box of soap says "Lever's Health Soap"; there is also writing on the side of the truck in Chinese characters.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
A crowded street with buildings along both sides.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
People are seated under a covered structure. Behind them is a view of the lake.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06
Description:
Men are crowding the entrance hall outside the auditorium.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives.
Last Updated:
2018-02-06