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YMCA Gymnasium, circa 1900; Mahaska County; Oskaloosa; Iowa

YMCA Gymnasium, circa 1900; Mahaska County; Oskaloosa; Iowa

Title

YMCA Gymnasium, circa 1900; Mahaska County; Oskaloosa; Iowa

Description

The Young Men's Christian Association has played a pivotal role in the history of Mahaska County. Located in Oskaloosa, this YMCA has served as a place for growth spiritually and athletically for over a hundred years. This photograph was taken of the YMCA around the year 1900, and it shows the emphasis the country and community placed on gymnastics at the time, based on the equipment in the image.

Creator

Chuck Russell

Source

Chuck Russell

Publisher

Chuck Russell

Date

"2009-03-08"

Rights

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Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,173

Collection