Clarence Moser at training session

Photograph of Clarence Moser taken while at a training session.For the first 20 years of his career, beginning in 1924, Clarence “Red” Moser worked with youth at the Evanston (Ill.) YMCA. He published "Twenty Years of Boy’s Work in the YMCA," outlining the policies, philosophy, and programs of his work with young people. In 1945, he was appointed the director of youth programs at the Central Atlantic Area YMCA. He was nationally recognized for his innovative work with youth, and was sought after as a trainer in youth work. He retired in 1968 as the associate executive of the Central Area Council, after 40 years of service in the Y. In retirement, he became an adjunct professor at Springfield College and directed a study on developing new techniques for training volunteers for the National YMCA Board. He was actively involved with the Head Start Program, 4-H Foundation, and Parent-Youth Clinics