Oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee: Barbara Roper
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This is an oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Barbara Roper. Erin Friedman (not on camera) was the interviewer. The interview is a little over 15 minutes long. Barbara Roper, Volunteer, (1928- ) Trailblazer. Barrier breaker. Committed. These are just a few of the words used to describe Barbara Roper’s passion as a longtime volunteer for the YMCA. Since 1971, Barbara Roper has been an active volunteer with the YMCA of Central Florida, at which she became the first woman chair in 1980. Roper broke many barriers, including serving as the first woman to chair the Y-USA Board of Directors. She made it her mission to challenge the status quo and blazed a path that has opened the door for other women to take on lead roles throughout the Y community. On the international front, Roper was a committee member of the International YMCA, and has traveled the world as a representative of the Y movement, sharing her commitment and dedication at YMCAs in Ecuador, Africa, Nepal, Norway, and more. Files are born digital files. Ref file is 240p and master is 360p. Originally the resolution was listed in title. The resolution was removed in the final file name;
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