YWCA of the U.S.A. Teen-age Department

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Photographs of YWCA of the USA horseback riding activities.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. registration of their symbol with the United States Patent Office followed by documents concerning their teen-age program and Y-Teen clubs. To protect against unauthorized use of symbols and misrepresentation, the YWCA of the U.S.A. goes through the process of officially registering their symbols as trademarks. Materials include correspondence with the consultants used to facilitate the process, minutes concerning the development of trademark use...

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The Program Committee of the Teen-age Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing the overall program for the teen-age members, communicating the program to local Y-Teen clubs, developing content for conferences and conventions and developing Y-Teen staff. Meetings include discussion of the issues affecting teenagers, conference content and format and program needs. Prior to 1946 the Teen-age Department is the Girl Reserve Department. 

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Handbooks, pamphlets and general correspondence concerning the leadership and program of the Y-Teens of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership handbooks and program booklets begin the microdex and are preceded by an index card listing those materials in the order they appear. Following the handbooks and booklets are additional program correspondence and pamphlets arranged chronologically. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. teenage program and Y-Teen clubs including its history, insignia, program, projects and recruiting. Y-Teen clubs are a way for junior high and high school girls to participate in the life of the YWCA of the U.S.A., develop an awareness of national and international issues and develop as leaders. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Teenage Department and Y-Teen clubs are the successor to its Girl Reserve program. A brief timeline and historical overviews provide...

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The YWCA of the USA's work with teenagers began with Girl Reserve clubs which later became the Y-Teen program. Photographs include portraits of members and program participants and photographs of program activities such as conferences, program planning, recreation, and meetings.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1964 and 1965 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by year then area. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. Documents include participant...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1963 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1962 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1961 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 and 1970 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. There are no records of individual area conferences for...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1966-1968 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. Materials are grouped by conference year and then by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1965 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. The western region for 1965 includes Hawaii, Northern California,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1964 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. The Western region for 1964 includes Idaho, the Rocky Mountain...

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Documents concerning 1963 Y-Teen Hawaii, Idaho, Northern California, and Northwest area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. 

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Documents concerning Y-Teen Rocky Mountain, Southern California, and Southwest area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Y-Teen area summer conferences, adult leadership of Y-Teens, eastern area seminars, and Y-Teen work camp projects with the U.S. Forest Service. Notes and reports document the planning and program of area Y-Teen conferences for the Western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in 1961 and 1962. Following these documents are correspondence and reports concerning program planning and resources for all area Y-Teen summer conferences 1961-1969. Y-Teen adult leadership materials...

Scope and Contents Proceedings of the 1966 National Canadian Y-Teen conference followed by records of Y-Teen leadership institutes for the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Canadian Y-Teen conference brings together Y-Teen members from across Canada to discuss current problems affecting teenagers and to enhance their belonging to the national and international YWCA movement. YWCA of the U.S.A. Y-Teen leadership institutes are offered regionally to provide leadership training and experience to Y-Teen...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning adult and youth Y-Teen leadership institutes in the eastern and southern regions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional leadership institutes for adult leaders of Y-Teen clubs encourage information sharing and offer programs to develop the skills to lead and develop programs and to best serve as a leader of teenage girls. Leadership training for youth prepare teenagers for participation in conferences or as leaders within their group. Documents include institute notes and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Y-Teen conferences including leadership institutes, statewide midwinter conferences, and the 1965 national conference. Y-Teen leadership institutes for youth and adults train participants in skills needed to work with youth and participate as leaders in Y-Teen clubs and conferences as part of the larger YWCA of the U.S.A. organization. Following reports from the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is a summary report of all regional leadership...

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Documents concerning 1970 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

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Documents concerning 1970 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or sub-region. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or sub-region. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1968 and 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1968 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference....

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Documents concerning 1967 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

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Documents concerning 1967 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

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Documents concerning 1967 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

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Documents concerning 1966 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference.