Bell, Bruce H., 1895 - 1984. Collection, 1936 - 1977. SMHC Manuscript Collection 207. 2 folders and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Bruce H. Bell collection contains photocopies of papers pertaining to Bell's work with the Mankato Young Men's Christian Association and an audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted with Bell by Karen Thiem at Bell's home in October 1977. The papers contain information on the organization's membership and board of directors, newspaper clippings, two color photographs of a YMCA centennial celebration display from 1944, and information about Bell's role in developing the association in Mankato.

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Collection Citation:

Bell, Bruce H., 1895 - 1984. Collection, 1936 - 1977. SMHC Manuscript Collection 207, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Bruce H. Bell donated this collection in October 1977.

Processed By:

Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in February 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Bruce H. Bell available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Bell, Bruce H., 1895 - 1984.
Young Men's Christian Association. (Mankato, Minn.)
Young Women's Christian Association. (Mankato, Minn.)
YMCA

Related Collections at MSUM:

Young Men's Christian Association, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1901 - 1977. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1294, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Mankato, Minnesota Young Women's Christian Association. Papers, 1926 - 1976. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1284, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 207	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 1977	Cassette
Papers, 1936 - 1977	1	2
Transcript, 1977	1	1