Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title Pittsburgh Council, American Youth Hostel Records Creator
American Youth Hostels, inc. Pittsburgh Council
Collection Number AIS.2004.20 Extent
20 Linear Feet
(16 boxes)
Date 1955-2002 Abstract The Pittsburgh Council was chartered and incorporated in 1955 as a chapter of American Youth Hostels. These records show the routine operations of the council and the wide range of outdoor activities in which it participated, as well as the building of the Pittsburgh International Hostel. Documents date from the creation of the council's charter in 1955 through 2002, shortly before the hostel closed. Language
English
. Author Ian Hartman and Charles Stanford. Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address University of Pittsburgh Library Systemhttp://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections History
Youth Hostels began in Germany in 1910 as a way to provide basic lodging facilities for traveling students. The idea soon spread internationally, with the first hostel in the United States opening in Northfield, Massachusetts. The concept proved ideal to young men and women looking to explore their own countries as well as others. Affordable travel, coupled with the bountiful outdoor activities that hostelling presented, opened up new opportunities for travel to large segments of the population, especially for younger people.
In 1948, members of the community first explored the options of starting a Pittsburgh chapter of the American Youth Hostels (AYH). This vision became reality in 1955 as the Pittsburgh Council was chartered and incorporated. Throughout its nearly fifty year history the Pittsburgh Council is perhaps best associated with the multitude of activities and events in which it was involved. Among the first of these was the establishment and maintenance of the Baker Trail, which originally ran from Aspinwall to the Cook State Forest. When development caused the abandonment of the Aspinwall to Freeport section, the trail was extended north to the Allegheny National Forest. The Pittsburgh Council also launched similar efforts at the Rachel Carson Trail system, a setting that remained a focal point of Council hiking activity for decades. Hiking trips were coordinated with local hostels, including Erie, Morgantown, and Ohiopyle. The Council offered a myriad of other outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, rafting, climbing, caving and bicycling. Large bicycle tours were also organized and sponsored by the Council. These included the Mon Valley Century ride, the Sabre ride near the Settlers Cabin Park, and the Great Ride, which was a joint effort with Pittsburgh CitiParks.
The Pittsburgh Council hit a high point in the mid and late 1990s, culminating with the opening of the Pittsburgh International Hostel in the neighborhood of Allentown in June 1997. Following the World Trade Center bombing of September 11, 2001, the number of foreign travelers making their way into the United States diminished drastically. Since foreign travelers were the main patrons of the hostel, by the fall of 2003, the hostel was unable to remain in operation and was forced to close its doors. By the spring of 2004 the council leadership felt that with no hostels, an activities program long eclipsed by other competing organizations and a decline in volunteers and memberships, it was time to call an end to the Pittsburgh Council. The Activity Headquarters, located in Mellon Park, was returned to the Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation and the equipment was sold or donated to other organizations.
Scope and Content Notes These records show the routine operations of the council and a wide range of activities in which it participated, including the building of the Pittsburgh International Hostel. Documents date from the creation of the council's charter in 1955 through 2002, shortly before the hostel closed, with most of them dating from the late 1960s through 2000.
Arrangement
More detailed scope notes are found after each series title. Many subjects and activities are represented across multiple files and series. Researchers should search the collection widely. The records are divided into three series: Series I. Administrative Files Series II. Correspondence Series III. Activities
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of by Grant Ervin, the last president of the Council, in September 2004.
Previous Citation
Pittsburgh Council, American Youth Hostels Records, Inc. 1955-2002, AIS.2004.20, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Pittsburgh Council, American Youth Hostels Records, Inc. 1955-2002, AIS.2004.20, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Ian Hartman and Nathaniel Eddy with assistance from Kate Colligan July 2005.
Copyright
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects Corporate Names American Youth Hostels, inc. Pittsburgh Council Other Subjects Associations Youth hostels -- United States Youth hostels -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Container List Series I. Administrative Files Scope and Content Notes This series consists primarily of administrative files that relate to the organizational functions and daily operations of the council. These include financial statements, billing information, and supply inventories. Minutes are interspersed throughout the collection and come from the Pittsburgh Council Board of Directors and the Activities Board (by the late 1980s, these two boards were merged), Regional Meetings, and National Meetings proceeding from American Youth Hostel conferences. There are also a number of membership rolls and statistics detailing the group's goals and objectives during several years. Records from affiliated hostels in Erie, Ohiopyle, Morgantown, Jennerstown, and elsewhere are also housed among this series. Other documents that figure prominently are leadership development packets, chartering information, non-profit by-laws, convention guides, architectural plans, and additional miscellaneous items. The series is arranged chronologically.
American Youth Hostel (AYH) Permanent Resource File , 1963 Containers box 1 , folder 1 Meeting Minutes/Board Resolutions , 1966-1967 Containers box 1 , folder 2 Regional Director's Report , 1968 Containers box 1 , folder 3 AYH Service , 1970-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 4 AYH Trail Design , 1972 Containers box 1 , folder 5 Annual Reports , 1972-1973 Containers box 1 , folder 6 Facts, Figures, Minutes , 1970-1975 Containers box 1 , folder 7 Affiliates: Questions and Answers , undated Containers box 1 , folder 8 Insurance Information , 1974 Containers box 1 , folder 9 AYH Picnic , 1975 Containers box 1 , folder 10 Request for Use: Parks , 1975-1976 Containers box 1 , folder 11 AYH National Directives , 1976 Containers box 1 , folder 12 AYH and Outside Organizations , 1976 Containers box 1 , folder 13 National Board Meeting Minutes , 1975-1976 Containers box 1 , folder 14 Nursing Care Plans, Minutes, Drawings , 1975-1976 Containers box 1 , folder 15 Appalachian Trail , undated Containers box 1 , folder 16 AYH Convention Guide , 1977 Containers box 1 , folder 17 Membership Information , 1977 Containers box 1 , folder 18 National Directives , 1977 Containers box 1 , folder 19 Hostel Development , 1976-1978 Containers box 1 , folder 20 Public Relations , 1978-1980 Containers box 1 , folder 21 Leadership Manuals , undated Containers box 1 , folder 22 Board Minutes , 1980 Containers box 1 , folder 23 Balance Sheet , 1980 Containers box 1 , folder 24 National Board Meeting , 1980 Containers box 1 , folder 25 AYH National Board Directives , 1980 Containers box 1 , folder 26 Recharter Applications , 1977-1980 Containers box 1 , folder 27 Financial Statements , 1964-1983 Containers box 2 , folder 01-02 Annual Reports , 1974 Containers box 2 , folder 3 Council President , 1975 Containers box 2 , folder 04-05 Meeting Minutes , January 1974 Containers box 2 , folder 6 Greater Boston Council, Misc. Information , 1974-1975 Containers box 2 , folder 7 Member Mailings , 1974 Containers box 2 , folder 8 Charter Renewal , 1974-1976 Containers box 2 , folder 9 Quarterly Report , 1977 Containers box 2 , folder 10 Miscellaneous Materials , 1973-1976 Containers box 2 , folder 11 Eastern Regional , 1981 Containers box 2 , folder 12 National Council Meeting Minutes , 1981 Containers box 2 , folder 13 Financial Statements , 1984-1990 Containers box 2 , folder 14 Pittsburgh Council/By-laws , 1987 Containers box 2 , folder 15 Membership Card Information , 1974 Containers box 2 , folder 16 Miscellaneous Financial Correspondence , 1974-1975 Containers box 2 , folder 17 Volunteer Readership , 1987 Containers box 2 , folder 18 Business Plan Reference Planner , 1997 Containers box 2 , folder 19 Accounting Information , 1988 Containers box 2 , folder 20 Office Checking to File , 1974-1991 Containers box 2 , folder 21 Misc. Financial Information , 1974-1989 Containers box 2 , folder 22 Election Information , 1989 Containers box 2 , folder 23 AYH Pittsburgh Council Meeting Minutes , 1983-1994 Containers box 3 , folder 01-21 Otter Creek Guide , 1973 Containers box 3 , folder 22 Northern George Washington Forest , 1972-1973 Containers box 3 , folder 23 Cranberry Backcountry , 1972 Containers box 3 , folder 24 Dolly Sods , 1972 Containers box 3 , folder 25 Monongahela National Forest and Vicinity , 1972 Containers box 3 , folder 26 Canoeing Guide , 1973 Containers box 3 , folder 27 Baker Trail , 1972 Containers box 3 , folder 28 Old Stone House , 1982 Containers box 3 , folder 29 Board Meeting Minutes , 1987-1989 Containers box 4 , folder 01-03 Annual Council Meeting , 1990 Containers box 4 , folder 4 Board Meeting Minutes , 1989-1991 Containers box 4 , folder 05-06 Retreat and Goals , 1988-1991 Containers box 4 , folder 7 Annual Council Meeting, Finance and Minutes , 1991 Containers box 4 , folder 08-09 Board Meeting Minutes , 1992-1993 Containers box 4 , folder 10-11 Council Meeting Minutes , 1993 Containers box 4 , folder 12 Board Meeting Minutes , 1994-2002 Containers box 4 , folder 13-23 Board Meeting Minutes , 1979-1989 Containers box 5 , folder 1 Lease Agreement , 1979 Containers box 5 , folder 2 Eastern Regional Council By-Laws , 1980 Containers box 5 , folder 3 AYH Annual Report , 1985 Containers box 5 , folder 4 Eastern Regional Meeting Minutes , 1985 Containers box 5 , folder 5 Franchise Information: Pittsburgh Council , 1985-1987 Containers box 5 , folder 6 Fall Eastern Regional Meeting Minutes , 1986-1988 Containers box 5 , folder 07-13 AYH Master Report CAN DO Program , 1988 Containers box 5 , folder 14 Misc. Zoning and Renovation Information , 1988-1991 Containers box 5 , folder 15 Eastern Regional Spring Meeting Minutes , 1989 Containers box 5 , folder 16 Pittsburgh Council, Misc. Publication Information , 1988-1989 Containers box 5 , folder 17 Eastern Region Fall Meeting Minutes , 1989 Containers box 5 , folder 18 Real Estate Tax Information , 1989 Containers box 5 , folder 19 Miscellaneous Minutes, General Information , 1990-1993 Containers box 5 , folder 20 Eastern Regional Meeting Minutes , 1991 Containers box 5 , folder 21 AYH Directors and Officers Agreements , 1994 Containers box 5 , folder 22 Audit Information , 1994-1995 Containers box 5 , folder 23 Ohiopyle Evaluation Forms , 1995 Containers box 5 , folder 24 CAN DO Reports , 1997 Containers box 5 , folder 25 Council Accounting Manual , 1997 Containers box 5 , folder 26 Board Meeting Minutes , 1997-1999 Containers box 5 , folder 27-30 AYH Auditing Information , 1999 Containers box 5 , folder 31 Hostelling International Budget Forecast , 1999 Containers box 5 , folder 32 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and Information , 1999-2001 Containers box 5 , folder 33-35 Pittsburgh Council Agenda , 2000-2001 Containers box 5 , folder 36 Board Meeting Minutes , 2000 Containers box 5 , folder 37 Fiscal and Budget Charts , 1999-2000 Containers box 5 , folder 38 Board Meeting Minutes , 1999-2001 Containers box 5 , folder 39-41 AYH Retreat Planning , 2001 Containers box 5 , folder 42 Board Meeting Minutes , 2001 Containers box 5 , folder 43 AYH Quick Notes , 1999-2001 Containers box 5 , folder 44 Board Meeting Minutes , 1999-2001 Containers box 5 , folder 45-54 First Quarter Financial Reports , 2001 Containers box 5 , folder 55 Board Meeting Minutes , 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 56-59 Misc. Pittsburgh Council General , 2001-2002 Containers box 5 , folder 60 AYH Goals , 1985-1992 Containers box 6 , folder 1 AYH Hostel Operation Information , 1987-1988 Containers box 6 , folder 2 Hostel Development, Home Hostels , 1987 Containers box 6 , folder 3 Pittsburgh Hostel Inspection Forms , 1987 Containers box 6 , folder 4 Lawrenceville Development Information , 1988 Containers box 6 , folder 5 Hostel Re-charter Information , 1988 Containers box 6 , folder 6 Experience Report Forms , 1993-1994 Containers box 6 , folder 07-08 Ohiopyle Miscellaneous , 1996-2001 Containers box 6 , folder 9 Ohiopyle Charter and General Information Containers box 6 , folder 10 Ohiopyle Hostel Reports , 2000-2001 Containers box 6 , folder 11-12 Ohiopyle Monthly Reports , 2000-2002 Containers box 6 , folder 13-35 President's Files , 1989 Containers box 6 , folder 36 Wilkinsburg Hostel Information , 1987 Containers box 6 , folder 37 Miscellaneous Hostel Information , 1992 Containers box 6 , folder 38 VRC Replacement Information , 1992 Containers box 6 , folder 39 Hostel Development Information , 1987 Containers box 6 , folder 40 Energy Efficiency Information , 1999-2000 Containers box 6 , folder 41 Crop and Farming Exercise Containers box 6 , folder 42 Miscellaneous Information Containers box 6 , folder 43 Hostel Songlist Information Containers box 6 , folder 44 Lake City Re-charter Information Containers box 6 , folder 45 AYH National Council Meeting, Hostel Franchising Discussion , 1981 Containers box 7 , folder 01-02 AYH Annual Results Report , 1982-1983 Containers box 7 , folder 3 AYH National Council Meeting Information , 1984-1987 Containers box 7 , folder 04-06 Hostelling International (HI) National Council Meeting Information , 1990 Containers box 7 , folder 7 AYH National Council Meeting Information , 1991-1992 Containers box 7 , folder 08-09 HI Strategic Plan , 1996 Containers box 7 , folder 10 AYH National Council Meeting Information , 1997-1999 Containers box 7 , folder 11-13 AYH Hostel Criteria and Philosophy , 1987 Containers box 7 , folder 14 PGH Chapter Council Goals , 1989 Containers box 7 , folder 15 Pittsburgh Council Annual Report , 1986 Containers box 7 , folder 16 Board Meeting Minutes , 1985 Containers box 7 , folder 17 Regent Square School , 1985 Containers box 7 , folder 18 Firehouse Containers box 7 , folder 19 Job Training Retention Containers box 7 , folder 20 Lake Erie Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 21 Fombell Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 22 Jennerstown Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 23 Schellsburg Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 24 Mars Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 25 Pittsburgh Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 26 Morgantown Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 27 Ohiopyle Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 28 Ruralvalley Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 29 Gettysburg Hostel Development Containers box 7 , folder 30 By-Laws and Charter Information , 1955-1970 Containers box 8 , folder 1 Introduction on History and By-Laws , 1967 Containers box 8 , folder 2 Board Minutes and Procedure , 1969 Containers box 8 , folder 3 Hostel Site Study , 1971 Containers box 8 , folder 4 Annual Reports , 1974-1975 Containers box 8 , folder 5 Pittsburgh Council, AYH By-Laws , 1975 Containers box 8 , folder 6 AYH Hostel Operations Manual , 1975 Containers box 8 , folder 7 AYH National Council Meeting, 41st Annual , 1975 Containers box 8 , folder 8 AYH Resource and Background Material , 1976 Containers box 8 , folder 9 Annual Reports , 1977-1978 Containers box 8 , folder 10-11 Council Meetings, 44th Annual Convention , 1978 Containers box 8 , folder 12 Pittsburgh Council Miscellaneous , 1978 Containers box 8 , folder 13 Legislation Copies , 1977-1978 Containers box 8 , folder 14 Council Meetings, 45th Annual Convention , 1979 Containers box 8 , folder 15 Establishment and Operation , 1979-1980 Containers box 8 , folder 16 Eastern Regional Council , 1980 Containers box 8 , folder 17 AYH Publication and Reports , 1980-1981 Containers box 8 , folder 18 Membership Card Information , 1981 Containers box 8 , folder 19 Board Meeting Minutes , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 20 National Membership Committee , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 21 AYH Personal Directory , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 22 AYH Pittsburgh Informational Package , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 23 AYH Pittsburgh Council Meeting Minutes , 1981-1982 Containers box 8 , folder 24 AYH Government and Regulation , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 25 United States Hostel Location Map Finder , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 26 Old Stone House Information , 1982 Containers box 8 , folder 27 National Council Meeting Minutes , 1985 Containers box 8 , folder 28 Miscellaneous Pittsburgh Council Activities , 1985-1986 Containers box 8 , folder 29 Director Reports , 1986 Containers box 8 , folder 30 Rechartering Information , 1986 Containers box 8 , folder 31 Strategic Plan: Green Draft , 1986 Containers box 8 , folder 32 Organization Information , 1986 Containers box 8 , folder 33 Background Material to AYH Presidents , 1987-1988 Containers box 8 , folder 34-35 Goals and Objectives for Pittsburgh Council , 1987 Containers box 8 , folder 36 New York International Hostel Bankruptcy Filings , 1998 Containers box 8 , folder 37 CAN DO Needs Assessment , 1987 Containers box 9 , folder 1 Melcroft Hostel , 1975 Containers box 9 , folder 02-03 Camp Silver/ Chestnut Ridge Camp Containers box 9 , folder 4 Jennerstown Mars Hotel Containers box 9 , folder 5 Hostel Applications Containers box 9 , folder 6 Hostel Operations Manual Containers box 9 , folder 7 Hostel Chartering and Surveys Containers box 9 , folder 8 Pittsburgh Jurisdiction , 1986-1987 Containers box 9 , folder 9 Campus Living: Waters and Schellsburg Containers box 9 , folder 10 Point Park College Hostel Containers box 9 , folder 11 Camp Sherwin/Rural Valley 1987 Containers box 9 , folder 12 Charleroi Hostel Containers box 9 , folder 13 Miscellaneous Hostel Developments Containers box 9 , folder 14 Charters , 1989 Containers box 9 , folder 15 Extended Trips , 1986-1987 Containers box 9 , folder 16 Board of Directors , 1982 Containers box 9 , folder 17 By-Laws Containers box 9 , folder 18 National Finance Containers box 9 , folder 19 Correspondence Containers box 9 , folder 20 Financial Statements Containers box 9 , folder 21 Executive Directors Containers box 9 , folder 22 National Board Containers box 9 , folder 23 AYH Miscellany Containers box 9 , folder 24 Case Statement Containers box 9 , folder 25 Contributions and Requests Containers box 9 , folder 26 Accounting Manual for AYH Councils Containers box 9 , folder 27 Correspondence Containers box 9 , folder 28 Trip and Rental Guide Containers box 9 , folder 29 Leadership Development Guides Containers box 9 , folder 30 Franchise Operations Containers box 9 , folder 31 Membership Rolls Containers box 9 , folder 32 AYH Annual Reports , 1967-1970 Containers box 10 , folder 1 Board of Directors Meeting, San Francisco , 1969 Containers box 10 , folder 2 Charter Information , 1969-1970 Containers box 10 , folder 3 Eastern Regional Meeting Minutes , 1969-1971 Containers box 10 , folder 4 Western Regional Meeting Minutes , 1971 Containers box 10 , folder 5 AYH Midwest Regional Meeting Minutes , 1971 Containers box 10 , folder 6 AYH Board Meeting Minutes, New York City , 1971 Containers box 10 , folder 7 Health and Safety , 1974 Containers box 10 , folder 8 Tax Exemption and Forms , 1976-1985 Containers box 10 , folder 09-10 Pittsburgh Council Rechartering Information , 1979-1982 Containers box 10 , folder 11-13 Leadership Development , 1983 Containers box 10 , folder 14 Board of Director Resolution , 1983 Containers box 10 , folder 15 AYH Fundraising , 1984 Containers box 10 , folder 16 Budget Request , 1983-1984 Containers box 10 , folder 17 Allentown Planning , 1994 Containers box 10 , folder 18 Allentown Financial , 1994 Containers box 10 , folder 19 AYH Financial Reports , 1994 Containers box 10 , folder 20 Limited Partnership , 1994-1995 Containers box 10 , folder 21 Financial and Legal Charts , 1995 Containers box 10 , folder 22 Architectural Meeting Minutes , 1996 Containers box 10 , folder 23 Grant Conditions , 1996 Containers box 10 , folder 24 Budget Information , 1996 Containers box 10 , folder 25 Regional Asset District , 1997 Containers box 10 , folder 26 Urban Redevelopment , 1997 Containers box 10 , folder 27 Budget Information , 1999 Containers box 10 , folder 28 Fiscal Year Overnight Statistics , 2000 Containers box 10 , folder 29-30 Travel Center Reports , 2001 Containers box 10 , folder 31 Pittsburgh Council , 1968 Containers box 11 , folder 1 Meeting Minutes , 1982 Containers box 11 , folder 2 Miscellaneous , 1982-1985 Containers box 11 , folder 3 City Lease , 1985 Containers box 11 , folder 4 Goals Committee , 1986 Containers box 11 , folder 5 History Notes , 1986 Containers box 11 , folder 6 Annual Report , 1986 Containers box 11 , folder 7 Eastern Regional , 1986 Containers box 11 , folder 8 AYH Annual Meeting , 1986-1987 Containers box 11 , folder 9 Balance Sheet , 1988 Containers box 11 , folder 10 Baker Trail Guide , 1987-1988 Containers box 11 , folder 11 Headquarter Renovation , 1988-1990 Containers box 11 , folder 12 Finance , 1990 Containers box 11 , folder 13 Fiscal Year , 1990-1991 Containers box 11 , folder 14 AYH Miscellaneous , 1990-1998 Containers box 11 , folder 15 AYH Financial and Budget Reports , 1991 Containers box 11 , folder 16 AYH Financing and Accounting , 1991-1999 Containers box 11 , folder 17 Fiscal Year Publication and Reports , 1992 Containers box 11 , folder 18 Office Inventory , 1993 Containers box 11 , folder 19 Ohiopyle Weekly Reports , 1994 Containers box 11 , folder 20 Audit Report , 1995 Containers box 11 , folder 21 Rachel Carson Trail , 1997 Containers box 11 , folder 22 AYH Tax Information , 1997 Containers box 11 , folder 23 Hostelling International Weekly Reports , 1997-1998 Containers box 11 , folder 24 Hostel Construction , 1998 Containers box 11 , folder 25 Tax Returns: Working Copy , 1998 Containers box 11 , folder 26 AYH Miscellaneous , 1998 Containers box 11 , folder 27 Annual Council Meeting , 1999 Containers box 11 , folder 28 Fiscal Year , 1999 Containers box 11 , folder 29 AYH Budget Information , 2000-2001 Containers box 11 , folder 30 Annual Meeting Handouts , undated Containers box 11 , folder 31 AYH CAN DO Program Flyers , undated Containers box 11 , folder 32 Recipes , undated Containers box 11 , folder 33-35 Activities Board , undated Containers box 11 , folder 36 Trip Reports , 1970-1972 Containers box 12 , folder 1 Board Minutes and Proceedings , 1979-1985 Containers box 12 , folder 2 Fiscal Year Accounting , 1982-1987 Containers box 12 , folder 03-04 By-Law Accounting , 1986 Containers box 12 , folder 5 Hostel Operations , 1986 Containers box 12 , folder 6 Hostel Development , 1986 Containers box 12 , folder 7 Case Studies for Special Events , 1987 Containers box 12 , folder 8 Member Listing , 1987 Containers box 12 , folder 9 Hostel Recharter Inspection , 1987 Containers box 12 , folder 10 Morgantown Chestnut Ridge , 1986 Containers box 12 , folder 11-12 Board Meeting Minutes/Activities , 1985-1987 Containers box 12 , folder 13 Budget Information , 1987-1988 Containers box 12 , folder 14 Recharter , 1988 Containers box 12 , folder 15 Activities Board Minutes , 1988-1990 Containers box 12 , folder 16 Pittsburgh Hostel Development and Survey , 1988 Containers box 12 , folder 17 Minutes/Information , 1989 Containers box 12 , folder 18 Board Meeting Planning , 1989-1990 Containers box 12 , folder 19 Charter Procedure , 1989 Containers box 12 , folder 20 Board Meeting , 1990 Containers box 12 , folder 21 Annual Meeting , 1987-1990 Containers box 12 , folder 22 Council Agreements , 1993 Containers box 12 , folder 23 Misc. Hostel Development , 1994-1995 Containers box 12 , folder 24 AYH National Reports , 1994-1995 Containers box 12 , folder 25 National Board Proceedings , undated Containers box 12 , folder 26 Topographical Maps , undated Containers box 12 , folder 27 Series II. Correspondence Scope and Content Notes This series consists of correspondence among presidents of the Pittsburgh Council and other high ranking board members. Although there is correspondence found throughout the collection, this series is generally more focused on leadership posts and often pertains to projects that were given a special relevance, such as the design and construction of the Allentown building and the maintenance of the Baker Trail. By comparison, much of the correspondence found outside of this series is more likely to pertain to the more routine aspects of the organization.
AYH President's Letter File , 1971 Containers box 13 , folder 1 Summary Reports and Correspondence , 1973 Containers box 13 , folder 2 Council President's Correspondence Files , 1972-1975 Containers box 13 , folder 03-04 Misc. Correspondence , 1972 Containers box 13 , folder 05-06 Board Correspondence , 1974 Containers box 13 , folder 7 AYH Correspondence , 1975 Containers box 13 , folder 8 Board Correspondence , 1976-1978 Containers box 13 , folder 9 Correspondence Organization , 1977-1978 Containers box 13 , folder 10 Board Correspondence , 1977-1978 Containers box 13 , folder 11-12 National Board Correspondence , 1978-1980 Containers box 13 , folder 13 Council Relations Correspondence , 1983-1984 Containers box 13 , folder 14 Board Correspondence , 1983-1984 Containers box 13 , folder 15-18 Audit Letters and Correspondence , 1983-1984 Containers box 13 , folder 19 Board Correspondence , 1985-1986 Containers box 13 , folder 20 Start-Up Correspondence , 1988 Containers box 13 , folder 21 CAN DO Correspondence , 1988 Containers box 13 , folder 22 Allentown Architectural Correspondence , 1994-1997 Containers box 13 , folder 23 Department of Health and Human Service Correspondences , 1995 Containers box 13 , folder 24 Board Correspondence , 1996 Containers box 13 , folder 25 Baker Trail Correspondence , 1996 Containers box 13 , folder 26 Legal/Construction Correspondence , 1995-1997 Containers box 13 , folder 27 Allentown Correspondence , 1996-1997 Containers box 13 , folder 28 SPERT Correspondence , 1997 Containers box 13 , folder 29 Finance Correspondence , 1998 Containers box 13 , folder 30 Environmental Correspondence , 1999-2001 Containers box 13 , folder 31 Series III. Activities Scope and Content Notes This series relates to projects and activities of which the Pittsburgh Council organized or were affiliated. These events include hiking trips at various local trails and bicycle rides (most pertain to the Great Ride, Mon Valley Century rides, and the Sabre ride). Also contained in this section is the extensive deliberation that occurred in the search for the placement of the hostel, which eventually settled in the Allentown section of Pittsburgh. Along with this project are documents detailing architectural decisions faced by the board.
Community Events Containers box 14 , folder 1 Future Programming Containers box 14 , folder 2 Activities Leadership Containers box 14 , folder 3 Girl Scout Patch Containers box 14 , folder 4 "Next Ten Years" Hostel Development Plans Containers box 14 , folder 5 Nantucket Youth Hostel Containers box 14 , folder 6 Sustainable Living Containers box 14 , folder 7 Volunteer Works Containers box 14 , folder 8 Volunteer Information Containers box 14 , folder 9 Travel Evaluations Containers box 14 , folder 10 Conservation Trail Directory Containers box 14 , folder 11 AYH Highway Sign Containers box 14 , folder 12 Gettysburg Trips , 1986-1990 Containers box 14 , folder 13-14 Tudi Mechanical Services Containers box 14 , folder 15 Architectural Assessments, Drawings, Contracts , 1996-1997 Containers box 14 , folder 16-18 Allentown Construction , 1997 Containers box 14 , folder 19 Construction Charge Plans , 1997 Containers box 14 , folder 20 Allentown Project Articles , 1994 Containers box 14 , folder 21 Sources for Food , 1996 Containers box 14 , folder 22 Flynn Contract Management Containers box 14 , folder 23 AYH Song Sheet Containers box 14 , folder 24 Canoe Guides Containers box 14 , folder 25 Eastern Western Regional Meeting Plans , 1979-1980 Containers box 14 , folder 26 Cooper's Rock Containers box 14 , folder 27 April Board Retreat , 2000 Containers box 14 , folder 28 Donations Containers box 14 , folder 29-30 Salvation Army Building Costs , 1982 Containers box 14 , folder 31 Armstrong County Activity , 1991-1992 Containers box 14 , folder 32 Bloomfield/Garfield Hostel Pitch Containers box 14 , folder 33 Ohiopyle Misc. Projects and Activities , 1988 Containers box 14 , folder 34 Ohiopyle Railroad/Melwood Containers box 14 , folder 35 Erie Hostel Containers box 14 , folder 36 Olympic Bike Ride , 1988 Containers box 14 , folder 37 Cycling Events Information Containers box 14 , folder 38 Whitewater Canoe School , 1987 Containers box 14 , folder 39 AYH Clubs Containers box 14 , folder 40 Blackwater Falls/Wilderness Lodge Information Containers box 14 , folder 41 Sea Kayaking Program Containers box 14 , folder 42 Cross-Country Skiing Containers box 14 , folder 43 Canoeing Trip Information , 1988-1989 Containers box 14 , folder 44 Outreach and Interpretive Programming , 1988 Containers box 14 , folder 45 General Trip Management Guides Containers box 14 , folder 46 AYH Picnic and Awards Banquet Information Containers box 14 , folder 47 AYH Guidelines for Trip Leaders Containers box 14 , folder 48 Permit and Trail Construction , 1988 Containers box 14 , folder 49 AYH Sponsorship: Boy Scout Explorer Containers box 14 , folder 50 Conservancy Trip and Hiking Guides Containers box 14 , folder 51 White Rocks Outing , 1987 Containers box 14 , folder 52 Pennsylvania Trail Guide Information , 1988 Containers box 14 , folder 53 Activity Membership Information , 1987 Containers box 14 , folder 54 Baker's Trail , 1965 Containers box 15 , folder 1 Trips and Trails , 1970 Containers box 15 , folder 2 Baker's Trail , 1977 Containers box 15 , folder 3 Extended Trips Program , 1983 Containers box 15 , folder 04-05 Cycle Planning , 1985 Containers box 15 , folder 6 Misc. Cycle Planning Containers box 15 , folder 7 Great Ride , 1985-1989 Containers box 15 , folder 8 Liberty Ride Festival , 1986 Containers box 15 , folder 9 Kodak Liberty Ride , 1985-1989 Containers box 15 , folder 10-11 Fiscal Year: Ohiopyle , 1989 Containers box 15 , folder 12 Great Ride , 1989-1991 Containers box 15 , folder 13-15 Revised Charter and By-Laws , 1992 Containers box 15 , folder 16 Great Ride , 1992-1998 Containers box 15 , folder 17-23 Mon-Valley Century Bike Ride , 1994-1997 Containers box 15 , folder 24 Volunteer Information: Great Ride , 1994 Containers box 15 , folder 25 Thrift Drug Classic , 1993 Containers box 15 , folder 26 Cycling Special Events Containers box 15 , folder 27 Monroeville Triathlon , 1993 Containers box 15 , folder 28 Misc. Rides/Activities and Finances , 1988-1993 Containers box 15 , folder 29 Misc. Riding Activity , 1988-1994 Containers box 15 , folder 30 SABRE Bicycle Tour , 1994-1996 Containers box 15 , folder 31-32 Comparison Reports , 1998 Containers box 15 , folder 33 20 Mile Ride , 1999 Containers box 15 , folder 34 Bike Ride Articles, Copied Containers box 15 , folder 35 Allentown Facility Renewal , 2001 Containers box 15 , folder 36 Mon-Valley Bike Ride Articles , 2001 Containers box 15 , folder 37 Headquarters Renovation , 1989 Containers box 16 , folder 1 Monthly Reports , June 1997 Containers box 16 , folder 2 Annual Reports , 1990 Containers box 16 , folder 3 Annual Council Agreements , 1991 Containers box 16 , folder 4 Mon-Valley Century , 1991 Containers box 16 , folder 5 July Hip Report , 1997 Containers box 16 , folder 6 PIH Reports , 1997 Containers box 16 , folder 7 Monthly Reports , 1997 Containers box 16 , folder 08-11 Floorplans and Safety Procedure , 1997 Containers box 16 , folder 12 Monthly Summaries , 1997-1999 Containers box 16 , folder 13-37 Annual Report Council , 1999 Containers box 16 , folder 38 Monthly Reports , 2000 Containers box 16 , folder 39-41 February Monthly Report , 2000 Containers box 16 , folder 40 March Monthly Report , 2000 Containers box 16 , folder 41 Fiscal Year Budget , 2000 Containers box 16 , folder 42 Grant Correspondence , 2000 Containers box 16 , folder 43 