Description
The YMCA or Young Men’s Christian Association, was reestablished on January 12, 1952 in Escondido California after being disbanded
for unknown reasons in 1941. It is unclear when the “Y” organization began in Escondido, but Escondido’s so-called “Hi-Y”
club was the first in San Diego County. The group was made up of high school students, particularly at Escondido Union high
school. Though the “Y” organization is a church affiliate, the clubs contained “members of all races and religions” (Times-Advocate,
January 29, 1955).
Background
This collection came to the Pioneer Room as large scrapbook sheets and a poster with the photographs affixed to the scrapbook
pages by photo corners, adhesive tapes, and glues. Some photographs show signs of fading or poor quality. Others are damaged
by cutting, bending, tearing, and wrinkling. Many photographs are curled from humidity issues and other temperature changes.
The archivist determined that due to the newspaper clippings, and adhesive damage, and because the clippings are located elsewhere
in the Pioneer Room collections (DigitalReel), the scrapbook should be digitized to preserve its original order, photographs
should be removed from the scrapbooks pages, digitized, and preserved in an archival storage container.
Extent
½ linear feet. Collection is in one photograph binder box.
Restrictions
YMCA, Pioneer Room, Escondido Public Library
Availability
This collection is open for research.