PPLD Digital Collections

A large group of approximately 80 boys, men and one woman pose in a gymnasium with American flags hanging in the background. They are dressing in band uniforms, athletic clothing, suits, clown attire and other types of costumes. 1

A large group of boys lined up in rows in a gymnasium are engaged in a YMCA exercise class with their arms raised. 1

A large group of teenage boys lifts hand weights in unison in a gymnasium, likely the YMCA. Two young men look on from upper balcony near a basketball backboard 1

A large group of warmly dressed men and a few women are gathered during a YMCA convention on the snowy Hanging Bridge on the railway through the Royal Gorge. Several U.S. Army musicians in uniform stand at the front of the group. 1

A large group of young men and men are gathered for a photo on the steps of a building with columns. Written on back "Boys Conference High School YMCA, Colo Springs Dec 22, 1913". 1

A large group of young men are seated and standing around a table for a bible class. An American flag representing the states between 1908 and 1912 is draped in the background. 1

A large group of young school-age boys dressed in traditional Korean hanbok garments stand for a group photo in the YMCA building in Seoul, Korea. 1

Above is a picture of the Boys' Club in line for their Wednesday night swims. They will be followed by two Scout groups. The swimming pool is available to these groups without charge. 1

Caption under photo "Tod Powell as 'Dot Llewop' in YMCA circus tonight and tomorrow night. Powell is ringmaster." as found in Colorado Springs Evening Telegraph dated May 26, 1916, page 7. 1

Chinese students at a YMCA school in China. 1

Chinese young man leap-frogs over a Caucasian man outside at YMCA in China. Other Chinese young men [some with pith helmets] and several Caucasian men form lines beside them. 1

DeGraff buildings 1

Four men on horseback between telephone company and YMCA on Kiowa Street. Piles of snow are visible in the background. 1

Four young men (likely members of the YMCA gymnastics team) dressed in athletic jerseys and leggings covered with baggy shorts made of elaborate material pose for a photo. 1

Four young women pose in front of sombrero at the YMCA teen conference. One girl is African American, another possibly Hispanic. 1

Group of Chinese young men are on a presumed hike with a group Caucasian men and boys in a bamboo forest. Written on the back "In the Bamboo". 1

Group of boys and young men, most carrying bedrolls across their shoulders, stand in front of YMCA building. Several other bedrolls are piled at far end of building. Two women and young child are walking down the street toward the camera. 1

Group of boys standing in a game room. Several holding pool cues. Game tables are long and narrow. Room in the YMCA building is well lit with large windows. 1

Group of men and boys seated around temporary (saw horses) tables for a banquet in a basement hall. Tables covered with white cloths and set with plates and cups. Seating is folding chairs. Location 1

Group of teenage boys wearing hats and carrying guns in front of the YMCA building.They appear ready to depart for a camping trip. 1

Group of young men and boys dressed in suits seated around temporary (saw-horse mounted) tables for a banquet in a basement hall. Tables covered with white cloths and set with plates and cups. Seating is folding chairs. Location 1

Group of young men seated on the floor of basement hall in the YMCA building, facing a fireplace. 1

Group portrait at a YMCA facility in China. 1

Gymnasium of Colorado City Boys Club with pommel horse, parallel bars, and a basketball hoop. 1

Interior of the YMCA building in Seoul, Korea, with a hand shuffleboard table and descending staircase in the foreground and men at desks in the background. 1

Interior room of YMCA, Colorado City Boys Club with desks, work tables behind fencing. Banner reads &quot|Colorado City Boy's Club - Spirit / Mind / Body&quot|&quot| 1

Joseph W. Erps [second from left], physical director and coach at the Colorado Springs YMCA, stands with boys of the YMCA at a cabin known as Buffalo Roost. It was located in Buffalo Canyon until it was torn down in 1923. 1

Joseph W. Erps, physical director and coach at the Colorado Springs YMCA from 1909 to 1918, on a camping trip in the mountains. 1

Large gathering of young men, possibly an event held by the YMCA. Some hold up flags reading "Bellevue, Ohio" and "Boosters" and "Illinois" 1

Large group of Korean schoolboys wearing traditional caps for male students gather around two Caucasian YMCA dignitaries wearing bowler hats in front of a large western-style building. Written on the back "The boys asking for a building. Seoul, Korea." 1

Large group of young men, boys and coach in gymnasium. Several boys on balcony. 1

Log cabin known as Buffalo Roost located in Buffalo Canyon. Stone chimney visible|Snow covers the ground. 1

Log camp cabin, likely at Shady Brook Farm, which would become the YMCA's Camp Shady Brook in 1948. 1

Long wooden building, likely at Shady Brook Farm, which would become the YMCA's Camp Shady Brook in 1948. 1

Morning exercise session on an outdoor tennis court surrounded by a bamboo fence with a group of Chinese and Caucasian men. 1

Panoramic photo of teenage boys dressed as clowns beside the YMCA building, hand lettered signs sit upside down beside them. 1

Photograph on top identified as the YMCA building in the early 1970s. Photograph on bottom is identified as the YMCA building, built in 1973. Rephotography composite created by Special Collections. Photographs available individually by request. 1

Printed on front "Parlor, W. W. C. A., Colorado Springs, Colorado". 1

Printed on front "Y. M. C. A. Building, Colorado Springs, Colo." 1

Several young men and boys in a recreation room with pool tables, reading tables with chairs, fireplace and lounge chairs. Four young men playing pool. Pictures hanging on the walls. Sign on the back wall reads &quot|Twilight Club.&quot| 1

Six young men dressed in athletic clothes and holding a basketball (likely the YMCA Men’s Basketball Team) pose with their coach who is dressed in a suit. 1

Snow covered cabin known as Buffalo Roost, used by the YMCA in Cheyenne Canon for about 28 years. Wooden bars over the windows were placed to deter vandalism. 1

Team of horses pull open wagon filled with boys on a YMCA camping trip. Joseph W. Erps, physical director and coach at the Colorado Springs YMCA from 1909 to 1918, is seated on the side of the wagon above the front wheel. 1

Three boys wearing Colorado Springs YMCA T-shirts who are members of the Adventure Club man a twin-mount 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun, receiving instruction from a sailor at the Naval Reserve Training Center in Colorado Springs. 1

Three young men (likely members of the YMCA gymnastics team) dressed in athletic jerseys and legging covered with shorts made of elaborate material pose for a photo. 1

Two boys secure a stovepipe to cabin known as Buffalo Roost, located in Buffalo Canyon. 1

Two story wooden building, likely at Shady Brook Farm, which would become the YMCA's Camp Shady Brook in 1948. 1

Two young men (likely members of the YMCA gymnastics team) dressed in athletic jerseys and legging covered with baggy shorts made of elaborate material pose for a photo. 1

View of YMCA building on the corner of Bijou Street and Nevada Avenue. Building has sign "YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region Downtown Center." 1

View of the front of the YMCA building with bicycles parked in rack in front. A standing signboard advertising Young Men’s Christian Association located at the left corner of the building. Photo is numbered 4-53-5 on lower right of print. 1

YMCA President R.S. Doenges (left), Al Isaac of Community Chest, and John Gray of the YMCA visit with Billy Brassert, Bobby Mills, and Roger Bell during gym class at the YMCA. Two of the boys hold bows. 1

YMCA building in South Bend, Indiana. Frank Cheley worked at the South Bend YMCA between 1911 and 1917. 1

YMCA building on the corner of Nevada Avenue and Bijou Street, with cars parked in front. Lamp post holds signs for Highway 85 and 87 and street signs. Parking lot next door has sign "Drive In and Save at Safeway." 1

YMCA building on the corner of nevada Avenue and Bijou Street. 1

Young Chinese men (some wearing pith helmets) play outdoor volleyball at a YMCA facility in China. 1

Young boys in athletic clothing. One boy's shoes display "TGS." 1

Young boys in reading room of YMCA studying printed material. 1

Young man dressed as circus ringmaster stands with others in elephant costume beside the YMCA building. 1

Young man poses on diving board at indoor pool at end labeled "Deep" while others watch from sidelines and in pool. Two young men stand on platform alongside diving board. Men are wearing swimsuit styles from the 1920s. Photo identified on back. 1