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YWCA of the U.S.A.. International Division

 Organization

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

International Division: Asian study seminar, 1977

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the 1977 Asian Study Seminar.

Dates of Materials: 1977

International Division: General and miscellaneous, circa 1966-1987

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to the International Division of the YWCA of the USA including the 1966 Asian Seminar, 1987 South Africa Consultation and a photograph of a book written about the overseas work of the YWCA of the USA.

Dates of Materials: circa 1966-1987

International Division: International consultation "Women-A Power for Change", 1974

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 3-5
Scope and Contents

Photographs taken at an international consultation training seminar. Including group photographs taken during the seminar, individual portaits of participants and to snapshots taken by participants.

Dates of Materials: 1974

International Division: International leadership training project, circa 1954-1957

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the International Leadership Training Project of the YWCA of the USA including participant portraits and group photographs. International participants observe and train with local YWCA of the USA associations, develop leadership skills and increase international understanding through daily interactions and special programs.

Dates of Materials: circa 1954-1957

International Division: International study conference on world reconstruction, 1948

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the the first International Study Conference on Women and World Reconstruction held in Altamont, New York and at Teacher's College in New York. The conference brings together thirteen international delegates to discuss issues relating to reconstruction and international issues following World War II.

Dates of Materials: 1948

International Division: International training institute, circa 1959-1969

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Individual and group photographs of participants in YWCA of the USA international training institutes. Trainees are selected from YWCA associations around the world to train and observe in YWCA of the USA associations, develop international understanding and share their culture and customs. Participant portraits are identified on the backs of the photographs with the participant's name and home country.

Dates of Materials: circa 1959-1969

International Division: Latin America/U.S.A. Project, 1961

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the YWCA of the USA Foreign Division's Latin America-U.S.A. exchange project, a program encouraging fellowship and understanding between women of young women's Christian associations in Latin America and the United States.

Dates of Materials: 1961

International Division: World Fellowship Week, general, circa 1956-1976

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 11-12
Scope and Contents

World Fellowship Week is a week dedicated to increasing international awareness and understanding throughout the World YWCA through the exchange of materials and through programming. Photographs include images of YWCA of the USA Y-Teens, local YWCA of the USA associations and international associations participating in World Fellowship Week activities such as craft projects, scrapbook making and special programs. Negatives are included in the materials but have not been digitized.

Dates of Materials: circa 1956-1976

International Division: World Fellowship Week, vespers and observance, circa 1950-1977

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Photographs of World Fellowship Week vesper services and observance ceremonies at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. World Fellowship Week observances and vespers celebrate the international aspects of the YWCA of the USA as a member of the World YWCA. Participating members represent their home states and home countries in processions, ceremonies and fellowship.

Dates of Materials: circa 1950-1977