Abstract This collection documents the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), founded in June 1866 and continuing today. Included are materials previously filed in a variety of formats in the Local History Department and brought together here. The collection also contains a 2001 manuscript on the history of the Grand Rapids YMCA, as well as research material used in writing the history. This research material, which makes up approximately two thirds of this...