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Creator
Alexander, Jesse N.
Call number
Sc MG 68
Physical description
6.0 linear feet (6 boxes)
Language
English
Preferred Citation
[Item], Jesse N. Alexander papers, Sc MG 68, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library
Repository
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
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Jesse N. Alexander was the 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. This collection consists of Alexander's office files.

Biographical/historical information

Jesse N. Alexander was the 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.

Scope and arrangement

This collection consists of the personal office files of Alexander which reflect his leadership roles with the National YMCA. Records of the National Conference of Black and Non-White YMCA Volunteers and Staff include minutes of the board of directors, correspondence, conference reports, membership lists, budgets, and publications. YMCA Human Rights Unit materials include correspondence; 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.

The Jesse N. Alexander papers are arranged in two series:

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift of Jesse N. Alexander, March 1981.

Revision History

Finding aid updated by Lauren Stark. (2021 February 25)

Processing information

Accessioned by Diana Lachatanere, 1987.

Separated material

Transferred to the Photographs and Prints Division: photographs

Using the collection

Location

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801
Second Floor