Author: Jeffrey C. Copeland
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498548210
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is best known for its athletic and youth programs, a heritage that draws on its origins in 1844 to provide wholesome recreation to urban youth away from the moral decay of industrialized urban living. Before long, that uplift mission found a place in the American Civil War, and soon the Y had spread all over the world by the early twentieth century, and in every major war thereafter as well. The YMCA at War: Collaboration and Conflict during the World Wars is the first collection of scholarship to examine the YMCA’s efforts during the World Wars of the twentieth century, which proved to be a bastion of support to soldiers and civilians around the world. The YMCA deployed hundreds of thousands of its much-vaunted secretaries to support suffering civilians and ease soldiers’ wartime hardships. Joining forces with governments, other civic organizations, and individuals, the Y could be either an indispensable auxiliary or an arms-length nuisance. In all cases, its support had a significant byproduct: for every person it befriended, the Y invariably made an enemy with an opposing party, its patrons, its sponsor, or at times, all three. The YMCA at War offers fresh, timely research in an international and comparative perspective from scholars around the world that evaluates this conflict and collaboration during the World Wars.
The YMCA at War
Author: Jeffrey C. Copeland
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498548210
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is best known for its athletic and youth programs, a heritage that draws on its origins in 1844 to provide wholesome recreation to urban youth away from the moral decay of industrialized urban living. Before long, that uplift mission found a place in the American Civil War, and soon the Y had spread all over the world by the early twentieth century, and in every major war thereafter as well. The YMCA at War: Collaboration and Conflict during the World Wars is the first collection of scholarship to examine the YMCA’s efforts during the World Wars of the twentieth century, which proved to be a bastion of support to soldiers and civilians around the world. The YMCA deployed hundreds of thousands of its much-vaunted secretaries to support suffering civilians and ease soldiers’ wartime hardships. Joining forces with governments, other civic organizations, and individuals, the Y could be either an indispensable auxiliary or an arms-length nuisance. In all cases, its support had a significant byproduct: for every person it befriended, the Y invariably made an enemy with an opposing party, its patrons, its sponsor, or at times, all three. The YMCA at War offers fresh, timely research in an international and comparative perspective from scholars around the world that evaluates this conflict and collaboration during the World Wars.
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 1498548210
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) is best known for its athletic and youth programs, a heritage that draws on its origins in 1844 to provide wholesome recreation to urban youth away from the moral decay of industrialized urban living. Before long, that uplift mission found a place in the American Civil War, and soon the Y had spread all over the world by the early twentieth century, and in every major war thereafter as well. The YMCA at War: Collaboration and Conflict during the World Wars is the first collection of scholarship to examine the YMCA’s efforts during the World Wars of the twentieth century, which proved to be a bastion of support to soldiers and civilians around the world. The YMCA deployed hundreds of thousands of its much-vaunted secretaries to support suffering civilians and ease soldiers’ wartime hardships. Joining forces with governments, other civic organizations, and individuals, the Y could be either an indispensable auxiliary or an arms-length nuisance. In all cases, its support had a significant byproduct: for every person it befriended, the Y invariably made an enemy with an opposing party, its patrons, its sponsor, or at times, all three. The YMCA at War offers fresh, timely research in an international and comparative perspective from scholars around the world that evaluates this conflict and collaboration during the World Wars.
The Canadian Military Experience 1867-1967
Author: O. A. Cooke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
War Services of Canadian Knights of Columbus 1939-1947
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Catalogue of the Public Archives Library
Author: Public Archives of Canada. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Bibliographie de la Vie Militaire Au Canada, 1867-1983
Author: O. A. Cooke
Publisher: Directorate of History, Department of National Defence = Service historique, Ministère de la défense nationale
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher: Directorate of History, Department of National Defence = Service historique, Ministère de la défense nationale
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Bibliographie de la Vie Militaire Au Canada, 1867-1967
Author: O. A. Cooke
Publisher: Minister of National Defence
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Publisher: Minister of National Defence
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Contributions to a Short-title Catalogue of Canadiana: H844-P1137
Author: Bernard Amtmann
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Catalogue de la Bibliothèque des Archives publiques
Author: Public Archives of Canada. Library
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : G.K. Hall
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : G.K. Hall
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
A History of the Canadian Knights of Columbus, Catholic Army Huts, by I.J.E. Daniel and D.A. Casey
Author: Daniel Aloysius Casey
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019502396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive history of the Canadian Knights of Columbus Catholic Army Huts. It explores the role of these huts in providing support and comfort for Canadian soldiers during World War I, and provides insights into the people and organizations that made them possible. From fundraising to construction, this book is a fascinating look at the history of wartime support services. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019502396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive history of the Canadian Knights of Columbus Catholic Army Huts. It explores the role of these huts in providing support and comfort for Canadian soldiers during World War I, and provides insights into the people and organizations that made them possible. From fundraising to construction, this book is a fascinating look at the history of wartime support services. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.