Available Works or Citations from Western Reserve Historical Society
WomenSpace was an organization designed to bring together existing women’s organizations in the Cleveland, Ohio area to promote women’s advocacy and to allay duplication of services and events. Founded in the mid-1970s, WomenSpace opened its first center in the Cleveland Metro Y.W.C.A. under the leadership of President Roberta Steinbacher and Executive Director Jane Campbell. WomenSpace promoted and held numerous events,…
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is an international civic and social organization for men and boys. It’s Cleveland, Ohio, branch was established in 1854 and quickly expanded to include numerous branches throughout the Cleveland area which offer a full range of community, recreational and educational activities. The collection consists of minutes, annual reports, publications, and scrapbooks.
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1854 with a program of lectures, prayer meetings, a Sunday school and a lending library. It initially focused on missionary and religious work. By 1880 the emphasis shifted toward character development and broadened to include boys as well as men, offering educational and physical training programs. During the…