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Pine Belt Family YMCA Records

 Collection
Identifier: M268

Scope and Contents

The overview section includes general material on the international and national YMCA and community information pertaining to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Some newspaper articles on the local YMCA's history are also included. This collection helps to illuminate the history of Hattiesburg's principal recreational institution during the past 80 years (1913-1993). In doing so it helps to show the progress of a growing city over that time.

The first series contains meeting minutes of the Board of Directors dating back to the first organizational meeting of the Hattiesburg YMCA on August 13, 1913. The first seventeen years of meeting minutes are recorded in bound record books, while later minutes are of the loose-leaf type. There are some gaps in the meeting minutes, especially during the 1930s, when the Great Depression forced Y.M.C.A. staffing and activities to be kept to a minimum. General Secretary Reports to the Board of Directors and annual reports to the national office provide a year to year record of YMCA activities. This series also includes a number of financial records, which are strongest for the 1980s. Some correspondence concerning personnel are also included in this series.

The second series contains a diverse array of materials related to the YMCA's many local recreational activities and community services. A number of newspaper articles describe the highly successful summer camp run by the YMCA at Camp Dantzler in southern Forrest County. Numerous photographs of summer campers are included in a separate box, and some large camper award plaques are contained in an oversized box. YMCA baseball from the Friendly Indian League of the 1920s to today's popular Morning League is described in photographs as well as newspaper articles. Basketball is similarly treated. Numerous community services such as swimming lessons are also covered in newspaper articles. Many of these activities are covered in the scrapbooks of Jack Gandy, Jr., who joined the Hattiesburg YMCA staff in 1946, and retired as General Secretary in 1977.

The third series contains various records of the YMCA's capital projects, from the original building on Main Street to the current construction of the new Pine Belt Family YMCA facility on U.S. Highway 11. There are records covering construction at Camp Dantzler, although the bulk of the records concerns the 1950s construction of the current facility on 12th Avenue. There are three general areas covered by this series: land acquisition and sale, fund raising, and building construction. Materials include architects' drawings for proposed buildings at Camp Dantzler, building-fund checkbooks for the 12th Avenue facility, fund raising pledge cards, and legal documents pertaining to the selling of older property and the buying of new sites.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913-1993

Conditions Governing Access

Noncirculating; available for research

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Biographical / Historical

The idea of establishing a Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) club in Hattiesburg, Mississippi was initially discussed on July 1, 1913, by Dr. C.C. Hightower, Howard A. Gillam, and Dr. V.L. Isard. On August 13, 1913, a meeting was held to begin raising $50,000 toward the construction of a YMCA building. Temporary boards of trustees and directors were elected, and in May 1914, a contract was let for a site on the corner of Main Street and New Orleans Street in Hattiesburg. Construction began in October, 1914.

On April 13, 1915, construction had to be halted due to lack of funds. Even so, the Hattiesburg YMCA applied for incorporation that same day. On December 6, 1915, a charter of incorporation was granted under Mississippi law. Completion of the original YMCA building had to wait for World War I. The U. S. Army opened Camp Shelby as a training site, and the YMCA building was completed with National War Work Council funds early in 1918. Until early 1919, the building would be operated by the military and used almost exclusively by soldiers.

The YMCA struggled in the 1920s and 1930s due to financial problems. Virtually the only recreational facility in Hattiesburg, the YMCA housed numerous church groups and other organizations, providing them with meeting and dining space, as well as a gymnasium and other recreational opportunities. These groups often paid modest fees for such services, yet at times they paid nothing. It was during these years that J. Maury Gandy came to the Hattiesburg YMCA from Birmingham, Alabama. Hired as the Industrial Secretary in 1923, Gandy traveled to various lumber camps and factories showing safety and recreational films. Gandy would become the General Secretary in 1925, and throughout the next five decades, a Gandy would be working full time for the Hattiesburg YMCA.

1923 also saw the opening of Camp Dantzler in southern Forrest County. Under Gandy's leadership, the Hattiesburg YMCA instituted a regular summer camp at Camp Dantzler. Gandy also began Friendly Indian League baseball, the forerunner of Hattiesburg youth baseball.

The senior Gandy saw the YMCA through its most difficult times, the worst being the years of the Great Depression of the 1930s. By 1932, the YMCA's annual budget had dropped to $4,500, by far its lowest level ever. In order to keep the doors of the YMCA open, Gandy accepted a fifty percent cut in salary and moved his family into the YMCA building. The Gandy family constituted the entire staff of the YMCA for much of the 1930s. Their efforts kept the building and the organization going, with the help of numerous volunteers. Frank M. Tatum, Sr., was also instrumental in saving the YMCA; he served as president of the Board of Directors for six consecutive years.

The depression had scarcely ended when Camp Shelby reopened in 1941, several months before World War II. Soldiers soon outnumbered civilians in Hattiesburg, and the YMCA again shifted to meet the needs of the military. Soldiers were charged reduced fees, and the building was kept open longer. Extra sessions were added to the Camp Dantzler summer schedule to accommodate the children of servicemen.

The end of World War II brought relative quiet to Hattiesburg but the YMCA continued to grow. A health club was begun in the YMCA basement in 1948. Camp Dantzler was gradually modernized in the 1940s and 1950s, and plans were made for the construction of a new building. J. Maury Gandy, Jr. joined the staff as the Physical Director after his discharge from the Army in 1946. His father retired in 1947, although he remained active in supporting the YMCA.

In 1948, the Hattiesburg YMCA joined several other southern YMCA's in leaving the National Association of YMCA's due to a controversy involving the desegregation of the National Association's meetings and organizational structure. The Hattiesburg YMCA returned to the National Association in 1984.

By 1955, the need for a new YMCA building was becoming daily more apparent. The YMCA purchased a 2.5 acre site on 12th Avenue near Hattiesburg High School, which was then under construction. Fund raising drives and the sale of the old building paid for the new building, although the funds raised were insufficient for the construction of a swimming pool. The new building opened September 5, 1959.

The 1960s saw improvements made at Camp Dantzler, including the construction of a creek-side beach. Concrete cabins replaced the old wooden ones after Hurricane Camille damaged the latter. An outdoor swimming pool was added to the 12th Avenue building in 1968, with money raised in a special fund raising drive. Soon after, the Hub Fins swim team formed and began to compete with other area teams. Many of these programs were under the supervision of the Physical Director, Paul Ott Carruth. Carruth achieved local fame both as a singer and outdoorsman.

The YMCA flourished in the 1970s. Church-league basketball became a favorite winter activity, and Camp Dantzler continued to be popular in the summer. The 1977 retirement of J. Maury Gandy, Jr. marked the end of an era; for 54 years the father and son had served the Hattiesburg YMCA. The organization moved forward into the 1980s with a full complement of programs at the building on 12th Avenue. Camp Dantzler, however, had to be closed in 1980 due to damage caused by Hurricane Frederick. In 1984 the Hattiesburg YMCA merged with the local YWCA to form the Pine Belt Family YMCA. New programs implemented in the 1980s were a summer day camp, summer adult-league basketball, and morning league baseball, the latter being a baseball program for youngsters whose skills need developing.

Fund raising for a new building began in 1987 and the Camp Dantzler property was sold that year to help fund the building project. In 1993 construction began at the building site on U.S. Highway 11 south, near the Timberton Golf Course and Interstate Highway 59.

Extent

9.30 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This multi-faceted collection consists of materials related to the 80 year history of the Pine Belt Family YMCA, originally known as the Hattiesburg YMCA.

Arrangement

The collection is divided into an overview section and three distinct series:

1) Administrative Papers

2) Recreational and Community Service Activities

3) Capital Projects

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection donated to the University in April 1992 and April 1994 by the Pine Belt Family YMCA.

Related Materials

AM94-7, Mrs. O.B. Loper Papers

M274, Hattiesburg YWCA Records

M470, George Mike Ziegler Collection

Photograph Log

M268-l Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W. Boys playing shuffleboard

M268-2 Camp Dantzler 3X5 B & W. Boys sitting outside cabins.

M268-3 Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W. Boys walking on dirt road.

M268-4 Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W. Boys lined up for photo.

M268-5 Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W, 1954. Boys sunning themselves on creek bank

M268-6 Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W, 1954. Boys in swimsuits posed on creek bank.

M268-7 Camp Dantzler 3X5, B & W, 1954. Boy wearing sunglasses "buried" in sand.

M268-8 Camp Darrtzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boy lying on bunk, reading comic book.

M268-9 Camp Dantzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Six boys posed in wooded area.

M268-10 Camp Dantzler 2 1/2 X 4, B & W, June 1938. Boys swimming in creek or river.

M268-11 Camp Dantzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boy attempting to chin himself.

M268-12 Camp Dantzler 2 1/2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Large group of boys standing outdoors.

M268-13 Camp Dantzler 2 1/2 X 4, B & W, 1939. Boys swimming in creek or river.

M268-14 Camp Dantzler 2X4, B & W, 1938. Man with left leg propped on post. Building in background.

M268-15 Camp Dantzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Two boys playing with towels.

M268-16 Camp Dantzler 2X4, B & W, 1946. Boys posed next to building. Two are holding air rifles

M268-17 Camp Dantzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys posed outside of camp building.

M268-18 Camp Dantzler 2X4, B & W, 1946. Boys seated on wooden benches.

M268-19 Camp Dantzler 3X3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys walking in a line, outdoors. It appears to be nighttime.

M268-20 Camp Dantzler 2x4, B & W, 1946. Boys with towels wrapped around their waists

M268-21 Camp Dantzler 2X4, B & W, 1946. Five boys with woods in background.

M268-22 Camp Dantzler 3X4, B & W, circa 1960's. Boys boxing.

M268-23 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1953. Two boys holding long slender fish, probably a gar.

M268-24 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Large group of boys standing outdoors-some wearing pajamas.

M268-25 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1940's. Two boys holding wooden benches, in an upright position, in front of cabin.

M268-26 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1950's. Three young men standing outdoors.

M268-27 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys posed in front of cabin.

M268-28 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys fishing in creek or river.

M268-29 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1938. Three boys wearing swimming trunks.

M268-30 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1940's. Three boys pitching horseshoes.

M268-31 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1937. One of the camp buildings. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-32 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1939. Two people behind a house, one bending over, with little girl's head between knees.

M268-33 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, June 1962. Boys swimming in creek or river.

M268-34 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Man standing in flood waters holding "Men Working" sign.

M268-35 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1950's. Boy swimming in creek or river.

M268-36 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, June 1962. Boys standing on creek or river bank.

M268-37 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys playing ping-pong outdoors.

M268-38 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, June 1962. Boy holding small snake.

M268-39 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, June 1962. Boys swimming in creek or river, probably Black Creek.

M268-40 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Boys swimming in creek or river, probably Black Creek. Four boats on bank.

M268-41 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960’s. Man standing in flood waters, next to mailbox.

M268-42 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Floodwaters with sidewalk and Boys Brotherhood Memorial in foreground.

M268-43 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Man standing in shallow water.

M268-44 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Man standing in floodwaters.

M268-45 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1960's. Trees reflected in floodwaters.

M268-46 Camp Dantzler 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1954. Three boys carrying a large pot. Camp buildings in background.

M268-47 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two men and two women (all African Americans) holding cooking utensils. Wooden building in background.

M268-48 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Six boys - three holding yard cleaning implements. Camp buildings in background.

M268-49 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1945. Four boys standing in Black Creek. Inscription: “Black Creek on the ‘RISE’. Camp Dantzler – 1945. Camper standing on springboard”

M268-50 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1940's. Boy kneeling on ground with hands in air. Small pine log in front of him.

M268-51 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Two young boys boxing.

M268-52 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1960's. Two boys boxing, one watching.

M268-53 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys seated outdoors on benches.

M268-54 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Man and boy sitting on wooden bench - man reading book.

M268-55 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Man lying on bunk.

M268-56 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1960's. Man standing, with cabins in background.

M268-57 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys in swimsuits. Image is somewhat blurred.

M268-58 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys standing outdoors in pajamas.

M268-59 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1940's. Two boys holding pine logs upright. Small building in background.

M268-60 Camp Dantzler 2 X 2, B & W, circa 1940's. Three women paddling boats in creek.

M268-61 Camp Dantzler 4 X 4, B & W, circa 1950’s. Group of boys standing. Image is somewhat blurred.

M268-62 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Large group of boys, with camp buildings in background.

M268-63 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930's. Boys swimming in creek. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-64 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys walking in woods.

M268-65 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys swimming in creek.

M268-66 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Four boys holding trophies.

M268-67 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, June 1937. Six boys standing behind bull's-eyes. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-68 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Five boys posed in front of cabin.

M268-69 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, July 1946. Boy standing in front of Bull's Eye.

M268-70 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, July 1946. Boy and volleyball net. Trees in background.

M268-71 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys playing outside cabins.

M268-72 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boy wearing shorts and Camp Dantzler T-shirt standing, with cabins in background.

M268-73 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Small boy with bottle of soda pop. Cabins in background.

M268-74 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys doing calisthenics outdoors.

M268-75 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Group of boys photographed indoors.

M268-76 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, 1956. Boy holding long, slender fish (probably a gar).

M268-77 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boy pitching horseshoes.

M268-78 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy holding paddle and ball. Trees and targets in background.

M268-79 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Two boys holding archery trophies.

M268-80 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys practicing archery skills.

M268-81 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two boys with boat paddle. Subjects are standing in grassy area, with trees in background.

M268-82 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys observing unidentified object.

M268-83 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4; 5 X 7, B & W, June 1962. Group of men and boys on creek bank. Some seated in folding chairs.

M268-84 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, 1951. Two boys practice with fishing rods. Camp cabins in background.

M268-85 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1945. Group of camp counselors. Inscription: “Counsellors – Camp Dantzler, 1945”

M268-86 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy wearing pajamas, standing outdoors yawning.

M268-87 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys lined up outdoors.

M268-88 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy holding some sort of board. Subject is wearing blue jeans, but no shirt or shoes.

M268-89 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy standing beside Bull's-Eye. Trees in background.

M268-90 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, & W, 1962. Boys in Dining Hall.

M268-91 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, 1954. Boy standing outside men's room, holding newspaper.

M268-92 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, 1950's. Boys pitching horseshoes.

M268-93 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy standing in doorway of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. cabin.

M268-94 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, 1962. Group of boys on creek bank.

M268-95 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Four young men, with trees, car, and small trailer in background.

M268-96 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Young man wearing shorts, hat, and no shirt standing next to small trailer.

M268-97 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's Boys wearing swimming trunks.

M268-98 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Young boy holding trophy.

M268-99 Camp Dantzler 2 X 3, B & W, circa 1960's. Cabins with car parked in front. Photo was taken from a distance.

M268-100 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930's. Man in field holding rifle. Two boys lying on ground aiming rifles. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio
M268-101 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Group of young men, possibly counselors.

M268-102 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Group of boys play with snake.

M268-103 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Group of boys swimming in creek.

M268-104 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. John Wamble buried up to his shoulders in sand.

M268-105 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy using rake or hoe on campgrounds.

M268-106 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1939. Boys with boat on creek.

M268-107 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys in front of cabin.

M268-108 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys in front of cabin.

M268-109 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys on creek bank.

M268-110 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy holding board game.

M268-111 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, 1950’s. Boy standing outdoors with two cars in background.

M268-112 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Five boys standing in front of cabin.

M268-113 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Young man standing beside camp building.

M268-114 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Two young boys holding trophies.

M268-115 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two young boys holding boat paddles. Camp building in background.

M268-116 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boy shoots bow and arrow while another watches.

M268-117 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys playing ping-pong.

M268-118 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two men, woman, and baby.

M268-119 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1950’s. Parking lot filled with cars.

M268-120 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys walking in a line. Appears to be nighttime.

M268-121 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys making "faces". Image is blurred.

M268-122 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Young boys boxing. Boy in background appears to be referee.

M268-123 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Man standing in front of concrete building.

M268-124 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Four boys holding trophies.

M268-125 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy holding ping-pong paddle.

M268-126 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Three boys wearing Camp Dantzler T-shirts.

M268-127 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Group of boys on creek bank.

M268-128 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys playing outdoors.

M268-129 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys standing around outdoors.

M268-130 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boy playing volleyball or badminton.

M268-131 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. View of creek.

M268-132 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Two boys standing in front of Bull's-Eye.

M268-133 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys boxing.

M268-134 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys holding wooden benches in upright position.

M268-135 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boy holding pistol. Photograph cuts boy's head off.

M268-136 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950's. Boys playing badminton.

M268-137 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boy leaning against pine tree.

M268-138 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s Boys standing outside cabin.

M268-139 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1945. Cake sitting on table outside of doorway.

M268-140 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1946. Boys running on dirt road.

M268-141 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950’s. Boys standing in a line.

M268-142 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1960s. Boys playing a game at night.

M268-143 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys posed with trophies.

M268-144 Camp Dantzler 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1960s. Boys playing a game at night.

M268-145 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy lying on bunk.

M268-146 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys running in grassy area.

M268-147 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys posed outside Hercules Powder Co. cabin.

M268-148 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Two boys holding trophies.

M268-149 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys swimming in creek.

M268-150 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Two boys lying on wooden benches.

M268-151 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy seated in wooden chair outside cabin.

M268-152 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy running. Other boys sitting on benches in background. Appears to be nighttime.

M268-153 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy running, towels on clothesline in background.

M268-154 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1939. Boy wearing sailor hat, standing in front of pine tree. Image is faded, and blurred in midsection.

M268-155 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys swimming in creek, boats on shore.

M268-156 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys holding wooden benches in upright position.

M268-157 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys seated on wooden benches.

M268-158 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Group of boys, one in center is holding a rifle.

M268-159 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys playing ping-pong near Tatum Lumber Co. Cabin.

M268-160 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Four young boys playing shuffleboard.

M268-161 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. One boy pops another with a towel.

M268-162 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Man standing beside small trailer.

M268-163 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Small building in wooded area.

M268-164 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Large group of boys standing outdoors.

M268-165 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy holding string of fish.

M268-166 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys in swimsuits.

M268-167 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1946. Boy holds fishing rod - others watch.

M268-168 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys gathered around a ping-pong table.

M268-169 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Three boys - one holding rifle, one holding dead snake.

M268-170 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two boys and one man standing in wooded area-a third boy stands in background.

M268-171 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boys swimming in creek.

M268-172 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1940s. Boys in swimsuits standing in semi-circle of concrete benches.

M268-173 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Three boys standing in woods.

M268-174 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys lying on creek bank.

M268-175 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Boy standing next to Bull's-Eye, head and shoulders are blurred.

M268-176 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. Two boys with trophies. Boys are standing behind table, holding ping-pong balls and paddles.

M268-177 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Five boys standing behind Bull's-Eye. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-178 Camp Dantzler 3 X 3, B & W, circa 1950s. View of creek.

M268-179 Camp Dantzler 2 X 4, B & W, 1946. Two men and two women holding cooking utensils. All are African Americans, and standing in front of a large wooden building.

M268-180 RESTRICTED

M268-181 Camp Dantzler 4 X 6, B & W, Feb. 1971. Camp buildings. Three exposures on one sheet. Inscription: “Camp Dantzler, Feb. 1971”

M268-182 Camp Dantzler 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1970s. Boys eating in dining hall.

M268-183 Camp Dantzler 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1970s. Boys eating in dining hall.

M268-184 Camp Dantzler 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1980s. Van Lowry and Dana Tidmore inspect Coca-Cola Hut.

M268-185 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Four boys playing in sand. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-186 Camp Dantzler 5 X 7; 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1980s. Directors Van Lowry, Dana Tidmore, Jack Gandy and Ken Hoffman discuss Summer plans at Camp Dantzler.

M268-187 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1980s. Monument donated to the YMCA by the Boys Brotherhood.

M268-188 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Boys swimming in creek and relaxing on bank. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-189 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Boys swimming. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-190 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Boy seated on concrete bench, using hammer to drive steel bar into ground. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-191 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Boys standing outdoors preparing to pledge allegiance to flag. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-192 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, 1969. Boys playing in water with inflatable raft. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-193 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Boys playing in creek and on bank, dog in foreground.

M268-194 Camp Dantzler 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Group of boys and spotted dog standing next to milk truck.

M268-195 Camp Dantzler 5 X 5, B & W, circa 1960s. Man spins basketball on end of finger as three boys watch.

M268-196 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940’s. YMCA Baseball team and coaches. Man on second row, far left, is probably J. M. Gandy, Sr.

M268-197 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1931. Baseball team in uniforms bearing "Wocopep" logo. Inscription: “Oil League Winners 1931”

M268-198 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1930s. Mississippi Central Railroad Baseball Team.

M268-199 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1929. 1929 YMCA Baseball Team. Inscription: “1929 YMCA”

M268-200 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1946. Friendly Indian League. Inscription: “Friendly Indian League 1946”
M268-201 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1938. Friendly Indian Baseball League. Man on second row, far left, is probably J. M. Gandy, Sr. Inscription: “Friendly Indian Baseball League 1938”

M268-202 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1930. YMCA Baseball Team. Inscription: “1930”

M268-203 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1938. Junior Baseball League. Inscription: “Junior Baseball League – 1938”

M268-204 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, 1945. Friendly Indian League. Inscription: “Friendly Indian League 1945”

M268-205 Baseball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1930s. Some Oil League Players. Inscription: “Some ‘Oil League’ Players”

M268-206 Baseball 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930's. Boy in jeans and undershirt holding "Indoor Baseball". Top left portion of photo had been torn away. Inscription: “Indoor Baseball”

M268-207 Baseball 5 X 7, B & W, June 1974. Baseball game in progress, probably Morning League.

M268-208 Baseball 5 X 7, B & W, June 1974. Baseball game in progress, probably Morning League.

M268-209 Baseball 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1980’s. Baseball game in progress on field behind Smokie Harrington Park

M268-210 Baseball 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1970s. Pepsi Cola Baseball Team. Coach holding trophy.

M268-211 Baseball 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1930s. Baseball players posed in open field.

M268-212 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1920s. YMCA Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Inscription: “Mr. Riskey, YMCA”

M268-213 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1920s. Hercules Basketball Team. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Harold Blakeney, Harry Lambert, Prentiss Bowman, Aaron Odom. Second Row – George Bosserdet, Ira Nobles, J.D. Gray.

M268-214 Basketball 6 X 7, B & W, circa 1920s. Chambliss Hardware Co. Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – T.B. Hosey, William Tatum, K. L. Fillingame. Second Row – F.M. King, Delton Myers, A. Ingram, Alvis Bradley.

M268-215 Basketball 6 X 8, B & W, 1928. Hawkins Hardware Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Lewis Barwick, Howard Perry, David Adler, R.I. Schwartz. Second Row – Wilbur McKee, Jim Tonore, D.L. Blackwell, Pressley Seay. Inscription: “Champions 1927-1928”

M268-216 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1920s. Unidentified Basketball Team.

M268-217 Basketball 7 X 7, B & W, circa 1920s-1930s. Night Hawks Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Tony Martello, Sam Levine (Mascot), Leroy Brooks. Second Row – Nollie Felts, Roy Ruble, W.E. Corley (Capt.) Jas. Lawless.

M268-218 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1920s-1930s. Unidentified Basketball Team (possibly Mattingly's). Photo is severely damaged. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – F.L. Mapp, unidentified, R.C. Allum, Frank Ryan. Second Row – M.G. Stewart, unidentified, unidentified.

M268-219 Basketball 6 X 8, B & W, circa 1920s-1930s. Hercules Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – George Bosserdet, J.D. Gray, L.M. Smith. Second Row – V. Hamilton, A. Broome, Otho Dunagan, H. Lambert.

M268-220 Basketball 7 X 7, B & W, circa 1920s-1930s. H Business College Basketball Team. Mounted on cardboard backing. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Clarence Shows, Herbert Clearman, Carrol Shows. Second Row – T.F. Lambert, R.A. Clinton, Curtis Smith.

M268-221 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1931. Hercules Basketball Team Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Harold Blakeney, George Bosserdet, M. Myers, Aaron Odom, Harry Lambert. Second Row – Jim Nobles, Radford Suggs, Ira Nobles. Inscription: “Champions 1930-1931”

M268-222 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, Mar. 19, 1932. State YMCA Basketball Tournament. Teams posed in front of YMCA Building.

M268-223 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1934. Mattingly Basketball Team. YMCA City League Runners-Up (1933-1934).

M268-224 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1936. Reliance Basketball Team.

M268-225 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1937. Reliance Basketball Team.

M268-226 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1939. YMCA Basketball Team--State Champions 1939. Inscription: “State Champions 1939”

M268-227 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1939. YMCA Basketball Team: Champs 1939

M268-228 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1941. Mississippi YMCA Boys Olympic Championships: Six young boys in basketball uniforms, boy in centerfront is holding a plaque. Photographer: Thames Studio

M268-229 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1940. Basketball Team holding trophy and ball labeled "Champs 1940”. Players are teenagers. Photographer: Thames Studio

M268-230 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1940. Basketball Team holding trophy and ball labeled "Champs 1940”. Players are pre-teens. Photographer: Thames Studio

M268-231 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1944. YMCA Team posed with trophy and basketball. Inscription: "Champs 1944”

M268-232 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1944. Sunday School League 1944. Teams posed on steps of YMCA Building. Inscription: “Sunday School League 1944”

M268-233 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Hawkins Hardware Co. Basketball Team.

M268-234 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, Feb. 1939. The "Mites": Hattiesburg YMCAs representatives in 1939 State Tournament. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Charles White, Ralph Morris, Tommy Griffin. Second Row – Birl Miller, Frank Wilson, Jack Gandy, Sr., Delmas Ladner, H.P. Stone, Jr.

M268-235 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1930s. Dr. Pepper Basketball Team. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – J.D. Gray, D.J. Lott, W.O. Hoffmeyer, Noel Dewitt, Van Daly. Second Row – W.H. Clearman, Walton Willoughby, S.Q. Lott, R.A. Clingon, Rita Collins. Inscription: “Runner-Up”

M268-236 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1939. Reliance Basketball Team: Champs 1939.

M268-237 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1939. YMCA Basketball Team: Champs 1939.

M268-238 Basketball 5 X 7, B & W, 1946. YMCA Basketball Team: Runners-Up, Jackson, MS 1946.

M268-239 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Team practicing in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-240 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Team sitting on benches in YMCA gym, coaches standing. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-241 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-242 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-243 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Spectators seated on sidelines. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-244 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-245 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-246 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-247 Basketball 3 X 4, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball game in progress in YMCA gym. Photographer: Frances G. Fremin

M268-248 Basketball 6 X 8, B & W, circa 1950s. Church League Basketball Team: Junior Church Champions.

M268-249 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1950s. Boys receiving basketball trophies in gym of Main Street YMCA Building.

M268-250 Basketball 5 X 7; 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. McCaffrey's Basketball Team and sponsors receiving trophies. Partial Identification: Paul Ott Carrruth is fourth in the first row. J.L. “Red” McCaffrey and his wife are second and third in the second row.

M268-251 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1955. 1954-1955 Junior Church League Champs with trophies. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Jimmie Finnegan, Bryan Neville, Martin Finnegan, Johnny Zambrano, Harvey Yates. Second Row – Herman Blackburn, Bernard Bevon, Russell Cuyler, Jimmy Aycock, Bill Pace, C.N. Yelverton.

M268-252 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1955. Dixie Methodist Junior Church League Champs 1955. Individual trophies displayed on table in front of team. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Ira Hudson, Baker Davis, Jimmy Buchanan, Danny Hogan, Everett Clingon, Junior Rayborn. Second Row – Jimmy Sumrall, Mickey Hanson, Billy Fortenberry, Bobby Patrick, W.B. Davis, Howard D. White.

M268-253 Basketball 4 X 10, B & W, 1956. 1956 Senior Church League Champions with trophies. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Maurice Anderson, Johnny McCleskey, Kenny Duff, Larry McPhail. Second Row – Herbert Adams, Jerry Napier, Richard Assaf, Harold Hays, C.D. Galey.

M268-254 Basketball 6 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Coach Paul Ott Carruth and 4 basketball players, holding trophies.

M268-255 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1950s. Senior Church League Champions (Paul Ott Carruth, left). Inscription: “Senior Church Champions”

M268-256 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1970s. 11-12 year old boys wearing Hattiesburg Recreation Department T-shirts. Referee standing on left. Photographer: King’s Studio Inscription: “11-12 Year Olds”

M268-257 Basketball 6 X 8, B & W, circa 1960s. Junior League Champions. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – George Woods, Jerry Rollin, Beetle Ezell, Randy Temple, Marvin Clark. Second Row – Roy Kelly Selva Phillips, Clarence Murphy, Benny Cook, Bo Wallace, Hugh Hilton. Inscription: “Junior League Champions”

M268-258 Basketball 4 X 9, B & W, 1960. McLaurin Baptist Church: Junior Church League Champions, 1960.

M268-259 Basketball 6 X 6, B & W, 1960. 1960 YMCA Senior Church Basketball League Champions. Team sponsored by Southside Baptist Church. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Jackie Mount, Mike Hyman, Gary Anderson, Jimmy Cody. Second Row – Rev. Garland McInnis, Hamp Valentine, Joe Bufkin, Jackie Brown, John Ellzey

M268-260 Basketball 4 X 10, B & W, 1960. Reliance Basketball Team: 1960 Men's City League Champs Identification (Left to Right): Paul Ott Carruth, Charlie Ruffin, Lester Reynolds, James Webster, Dan Tolbert, Delton Keith, John Webster, C.D. Galey. Inscription: “Reliance”

M268-261 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Young boys playing basketball in YMCA gym.

M268-262 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1970s. Basketball team receiving trophy from Ott Brockman (far left).

M268-263 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, Feb. 26, 1974. 1974 Junior Church League All Star Game. Mayor A. L. "Bud" Gerrard throws up first ball. Identification (Left to Right): Mike Sullivan, A.L. “Bud” Gerrard, Judd Smith. Inscription: “Our Mayor”

M268-264 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1974. First Presbyterian Church: 1974 Junior Church League Runner-Up. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Mike Smith, Scott Stewart, Stan Hall, Brett Hughes. Second Row – Dr. Doug Smith, Tom Page, Jud Smith, Lou Mapp, Hank Hawes

M268-265 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1974. Westminster Presbyterian Church: Senior Church League Champions 1974. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Dr. Doug Smith, Coach Mike Smith, Billy Hammond, Brian Jernigan, Coach R.L. Smith, Phil Smith. Second Row – Billy Linton, Jimmy Hammett, Carl Bradley, Larry Harrington, Mike Speed, Doug Taylor. Inscription: “Senior League Champs”

M268-266 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1974. 1974 Undefeated Junior Church League Champions. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Joey Moore, Roger Allen, Brian Smith, Terry Gill, Ken Shirley. Second Row – Kent Barrett, Ricky Sullivan, Terry McGrew, Ricky Malone, Steve Gandy, Dr. Doug Smith.

M268-267 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1974. Main Street Methodist Church: 1974 YMCA Senior Church League Runner-Up. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – George Komp, Stephen Gandy, Burns Dews, Jeff Tames, Coach David Drinkard, Dr. Doug Smith. Second Row – Rome Emmons, Robert Martin, Greg Moore, Herman Hollensed.

M268-268 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1970s. Temple Baptist Church Team receiving trophy. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Dale Palmer, Don Oliver, David Oglesbee, Howell Taylor. Second Row – Jack Gandy, Jr., Coach Jim Bushea, Neal Rawlings, Mike Scott, C.K. Andrews, Phil Logan, Corky Palmer.

M268-269 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1975. 1974-75 YMCA Senior High Church League Champs. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Bryan Jernigan, Carrol Jackson, Carl Bradley. Second Row – Jack Gandy, Jr., Coach Mike Smith, Larry Harrington, Jimmy Hammett, Steve Gandy, Coach R.L. Smith.

M268-270 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1973. 1972-73 YMCA Tournament Champs. Identification (Left to Right): Doug Smith, Coach Bobby Pickett, Brian Williamson, Carlton Morgan, Eric Rollin, Chris Wilberdine, Jimmy Cook, Harlan Sullivan.

M268-271 Various Competitive Athletics 7 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Boys playing Tug-of-War in YMCA gym. Inscription: “Y Gym Class”

M268-272 Various Competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Boys preparing for "wheelbarrow" race in YMCA gym.

M268-273 Various Competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1950s. Two young men playing ping-pong, younger boys watch. Photo taken in Main Street YMCA Building.

M268-274 Various Competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1950s. Two young men playing ping-pong, younger boys watch. Photo was taken at Main Street YMCA Building.

M268-275 Various Competitive Sports 6 X 9, B & W, circa 1950s. Three young men receiving trophies from older man.

M268-276 Various Competitive Athletics 6 X 9, B & W, circa 1950s. Three young men holding trophies.

M268-277 Various Competitive Athletics 4 1/2 X 6 1/2, B & W, 1938. Allen Landrum with barbell resting on shoulders.

M268-278 Various Competitive Athletics 4 ½ X 6 ½, B & W, 1938. Weightlifter, Allen Landrum, does handstand.

M268-279 Various Competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, 1938. Weightlifters, Luther Tisdale and Allen Landrum, flex their muscles.

M268-280 Various Competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, 1938. Weightlifters, Luther Tisdale, Allen Landrum, and Joseph Gandy, posed by YMCA Building.

M268-281 Various Competitive Athletics 6 X 9, B & W, circa 1960s. Group of men wearing numbered shirts, sport unidentified.

M268-282 Various Competitive Athletics 6 ½ X 8 ½, B & W, 1960. Boy performs gymnastic feat as others watch, in 1960 YMCA Gym Class. Man standing in rear is Paul Ott Carruth. Inscription: “YMCA Gym Class 1960”

M268-283 Various Competitive Athletics 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1950s. Boy running with football.

M268-284 Non-competitive athletics 7 X 9, B & W, 1920. Boys enjoy YMCA swimming pool. Upper right corner of photo has been torn away. Inscription: “YMCA Pool, 701 North Main St., Hattiesburg, Miss.”

M268-285 Non-competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Paul Ott Carruth (right) and unidentified boy appear to be demonstrating a Karate move. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-286 Non-competitive Athletics 8 X 10, B & W, 1946. 1946 YMCA Gym Class: Boy prepares to shoot basketball as others watch.

M268-287 Non-competitive Athletics 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1960s. People enjoying outdoor swimming pool near 12th Avenue YMCA Building.

M268-288 Non-competitive Athletics 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1970s. Four people standing at YMCA check-in desk.

M268-289 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Three men being massaged at YMCIRCA

M268-290 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Man administering massage.

M268-291 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Men sleeping in YMCA dorm room.

M268-292 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940's. Man administering "sudsy" massage.

M268-293 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Two men lying on massage table -- one on his back, one on his stomach. Both are covered with YMCA towels.

M268-294 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Presentation of trophies to baseball teams and queens. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-295 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Presentation of trophies to baseball teams and queens. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-296 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Presentation of trophies to baseball teams and queens. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-297 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 190s. Presentations of trophies to baseball teams and queens. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-298 Special Programs 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Presentation of trophies to baseball teams and queens. Photographer: King’s Studio

M268-299 Special Programs 6 ½ X 6 ½, B & W, 1960. J. K. Travis, Sr. receiving plaque from President Marshall Smith, Jr. in honor of 25 years continuing service on "Y" Board of Directors (Feb 12, 1935 - Feb. 12, 1960)

M268-300 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1959. 12th Avenue YMCA Building nears completion.
M268-301 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 3 X 5, B & W, circa 1959. New YMCA Building on 12th Avenue.

M268-302 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 3 X 5, B & W, mid 1950s. View of YMCA Building on Main Street in downtown Hattiesburg.

M268-303 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1960s. Jack Gandy, Jr. (right) accepts check from Hattiesburg Optimist Club.

M268-304 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 6 X 10, B & W, circa 1950s. YMCA Officials examine checks. Partial Identification: John Ames is center of first row. John M. Tatum and Jack Gandy, Jr. are second and third in second row.

M268-305 Capital Projects, Fundraising, and Construction 8 X 10, B & W, Sept. 24, 1958. Groundbreaking for 12th Avenue YMCA Building. Identification (Left to Right): J.M. (Jack) Gandy, Jr., J.M. Gandy, Sr., John Ames, John M. Tatum.

M268-306 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys standing in front of one-story woodenstructure. Appears to be a cold day, possibly on a beach.

M268-307 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys posed around a sign saying "You are leaving Louisiana. Goodbye and Good Luck". Vintage 1930s automobile in foreground.

M268-308 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Women and girls posed around "Moss Point, Mississippi" sign. Vintage 1930s automobile in foreground. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-309 Miscellaneous Subjects 3 x 5, B & W, circa 1930s. Boy about 10 years old, possibly Jack Gandy, Jr.

M268-310 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Boy standing behind automobile, YMCA Building in background - a second boy is leaning out the window of the automobile. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-311 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Boy and dog next to YMCA Building. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-312 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Boy with arms folded and legs crossed, next to YMCA Building. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-313 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, 1939. Fish photographed at Marine studios in Florida. Inscription: “Down Under” Marine Studios Florida

M268-314 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys standing next to two automobiles, unidentified buildings in background.

M268-315 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys posed in front of unidentified war memorial.

M268-316 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4; 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys posed next to automobile. Unidentified YMCA building in background.

M268-317 Miscellaneous Subjects 5 X 7, B & W, April 1945. Industrial Group--Edgewater Gulf Hotel: large group of men posed on hotel's grounds. Inscription: Industrial Group – Edgewater Gulf Hotel, April 1945—

M268-318 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, circa 1930s. Group of boys posed on hill overlooking a town. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-319 Miscellaneous Subjects 2 X 4, B & W, June 1937. Eight men posed outdoors. Man in center of back row is probably J. M. Gandy, Sr. Image is somewhat blurred. Photographer: Beasley’s Studio

M268-320 Miscellaneous Subjects 5 X 7, B & W, circa 1930s. Unidentified man, possibly J. M. Gandy, Sr.

M268-321 Miscellaneous Subjects 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Citizens Bank and Fine Bros-Matison Co., corner of Main and Pine Streets in downtown Hattiesburg.

M268-322 Miscellaneous Subjects 8 X 10, B & W, circa late 1950s. Boys carry YMCA banner in parade on North Main Street in Hattiesburg. Photographer: National Studio

M268-323 Miscellaneous Subjects 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1840s. Large group of well-dressed men posed in unidentified gym.

M268-324 Miscellaneous Subjects 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Large group of well-dressed African American men (and a few white men) posed on steps of church.

M268-325 Miscellaneous Subjects 8 X 10, B & W, circa 1940s. Large group of men wearing paper badges on left lapels, standing on steps of YMCA building. Photographer. Thames Studio

M268-326 Basketball 8 X 10, B & W, 1930. Hawkins Hardware Company Basketball Team, 1929-1930 Champions. Identification (Left to Right): First Row – Bob Schwartz, Lewis Barwick, Tony Martello, Sidney Carruth. Second Row – David Adler, Britt Baldwin, William Spence.
Title
Pine Belt Family YMCA Records
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

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