Alexander, Jesse N., Jr., Papers

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Creator

Alexander, Jesse N.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• 6 lin. ft.

Access Restrictions

Use of this collection requires advance notice.

Scope/Contents Note

Personal office files of Alexander reflecting his leadership role with the National YMCA, including records of the Human Rights Unit consisting of correspondence, 1975-1979; affirmative action reports; speeches and historical profiles of black YMCAs prepared for the 125th anniversary celebration of the YMCA; reports on the efforts made by the YMCA regarding equal employment opportunities; reports dealing with the struggles and continued existence of black YMCAs, and publications. Also, records of the National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Volunteers and Staff including minutes of the board of directors, correspondence, conference reports, membership lists, budgets, and publications, 1969-1980.

Biographical/Historical Note

Executive Director of Black and Non-White YMCA Volunteers and Staff, 1969-1981, and Director of the Human Rights Unit of the National YMCA, 1973-1981.

Controlled Access Terms

• Alexander, Jesse N.
• YMCA of the USA. Human Rights Unit.
• National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Volunteersand Staff.
• Young Men's Christian associations -- Membership.
• Associations, institutions, etc. -- African American membership.
• Affirmative action programs -- United States.
• Human rights -- United States.
• Discrimination in employment -- United States.
• African Americans -- Employment.
• African Americans -- Societies, etc.
• Social work with African Americans.
• African Americans -- Civil rights.
• United States -- Social conditions -- 1960-1980.
• United States -- Economic conditions -- 1945-