Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association, Duplicated Material, 1944-1955

Subseries 1. Correspondence, ca. 1909-1930: These letters received by John G. Olmstead pertain to his work at the YMCA and the Oberlin Alumni Association. Copies of letters sent by Olmstead are also included in this series. Often personal and chatty in nature, the letters cover such topics as writing student recommendations, assisting students in academic difficulties, and working with the Interchurch World Movement, the Oberlin Alumni Association, and the YMCA. Correspondents in this series include William Frederick Bohn, Celia Caskey, Laura Johnstone, Henry Churchill King, and Marjorie Sheldon. This series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent and chronologically thereunder.

Subseries 2. General Files, 1914-1955 (bulk dates): The administrative files collected by John G. Olmstead during the course of his professional career document his work with the American Alumni Council, the Lorain County Emergency Schools (5f), the Lorain County Emergency Schools Council, the National Youth Administration, the Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association (10f), and the YMCA (Providence, RI). These files contain brochures, correspondence, pamphlets, program applications, program manuals, and reports. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by organization.