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:
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1969-1980
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1975-1979