Harry H. Brace
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Title
Harry H. Brace
Subject
Young Men's Christian Association of North America;
Brace, Harry H.; YMCA; YMCA Hall of Fame; Charlotte YMCA; Minneapolis YMCA; Grand Rapids YMCA; Chatham YMCA;
Description
Portrait photograph of Harry H. Brace. Harry Brace followed in the footsteps of his father Steve, also a YMCA professional, in his career with the Y. While attending the University of Nebraska, Brace spent his summers working at the Seattle (Wash.) YMCA day camp. After completing his graduate studies at George Williams College, he was appointed the community program secretary in the Minneapolis (Minn.) association.
He moved to the Grand Rapids (Mich.) YMCA as the assistant executive secretary and then general director. In 1983, Brace was appointed president of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte (N.C.). Under his leadership, Charlotte became one of the country’s most successful YMCAs. Membership grew from 46,000 in 1983 to more than 106,000 in just six years; and the budget grew from $5 million to $40 million.
He had a quiet, yet effective leadership style and was skilled at assembling strong teams who emphasized the Christian purpose of the YMCA, while also supporting inclusiveness. Brace died unexpectedly after 16 years in Charlotte.
He moved to the Grand Rapids (Mich.) YMCA as the assistant executive secretary and then general director. In 1983, Brace was appointed president of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte (N.C.). Under his leadership, Charlotte became one of the country’s most successful YMCAs. Membership grew from 46,000 in 1983 to more than 106,000 in just six years; and the budget grew from $5 million to $40 million.
He had a quiet, yet effective leadership style and was skilled at assembling strong teams who emphasized the Christian purpose of the YMCA, while also supporting inclusiveness. Brace died unexpectedly after 16 years in Charlotte.
rg103-2004-brace-h-portrait-01
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Publisher
Springfield College
Date
1995-1999?
2010-07-21
Rights
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Relation
RG 103 YMCA Hall of Fame Papers
http://www.spfldcol.edu/homepage/library.nsf/78D4B8F1DEB9FDC38525741100498AC9/F75FFB60247BF41A85257639005F614A?OpenDocument
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Type
Image
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Citation
“Harry H. Brace,” Digital Commonwealth , accessed May 21, 2013, http://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/items/show/12285.
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