Young Women's Christian Association of Australia
Organization
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Asia, Australia, Belgium, Burma and Canada, circa 1951-1959
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 231, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Asia, Australia, Belgium, Burma and Canada. Proceedings and reports of the Asian Women's Study Conference document the international conference concerning the role of women in Asia. The conference, hosted by the YWCA of Japan includes delegates from Asian associations and is an opportunity for the women to discuss common problems and share information. A letter from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership Services Division to a program...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1959
Australia, circa 1942-1949
File — Box 1002: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387909], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Photographs of young women's Christian association members and activities in Australia including youth projects and a Palm Sunday presentation at a beach camp.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1942-1949
Australia, Austria, and Bahama Islands, circa 1930-1947
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 48, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Australia, Austria, and the Bahamas. YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries serve in other countries to develop programs, work for the development of women worldwide and train local leadership. In Australia, YWCA associations work with the growing population of younger working girls. Pamphlets, reports and correspondence describe the YWCA activities in Australia and include a history of the YWCA movement. A pamphlet from Austria describes the history...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1930-1947
Fiji, 1934-1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 55, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
The YWCA of Australia and a representative from the Melbourne YWCA assess the needs of women in Fiji and the possibility of starting YWCA work there. The reports describe the social and education status of women as well as the relationship between castes and white and indigenous people.
Dates of Materials:
1934-1936
World Emergency, circa 1940-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 75, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA involvement in World War II relief efforts in Africa, Australia, the Balkans, Belgium and Canada. During World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the World YWCA, YWCA organizations around the world, and other relief agencies to assist with the global cause. Reports and correspondence from secretaries visiting affected countries describe the needs of the people, the political situations locally, current YWCA relief work and future needs. In the United...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1940-1946
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