Student Young Men's Christian Association

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Photographs from student YWCA conferences in the Central region, often referred to as the Geneva region, roughly covering midwestern states. Many conferences were held at the Lake Geneva camp and conferences grounds and photographs include images of students participating in camp activities such as lakeside recreation, hikes, pageants, and swimming in addition to posed group photographs. Later conferences were often co-ed and included delegates from student YMCA associations.

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Photographs of the Pacific Northwest regional conferences of student YWCA's. Conferences were often held at camp groups and conference grounds and identified camps include Seabeck. Photographs include posed and candid group and individual portraits as well as photographs of camp activities and outdoor recreation. Later conferences appear to be co-ed, likely with student YMCA's.

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations.

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations.

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations. 

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations.

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations. 

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Documents concerning the annual meetings of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council, a joint council of the National Student YWCA and YMCA. Meeting annually, the National Intercollegiate Christian Council meets to discuss matters important to the national student Christian movement, determine the national program emphases for the coming year, hear regional reports, carry out policy and make recommendations.

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Reports, actions, proceedings and preparatory materials for the national assemblies of the Student Christian Association Movement. Delegates from student associations of the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. meet to discuss the social, economic and religious issues facing them and decide policy for the national student YWCA and YMCA and the direction and emphasis for the student associations throughout the United States. 

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Minutes, reports and correspondence concerning committees and commissions of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC). Committees and commissions report on social, economic and religious issues faced by students, make recommendations of emphasis and program to the NICC, publish pamphlets and reports for education to student associations and conduct careful studies of social, economic and religious issues affecting student members. 

Scope and Contents Minutes, reports and correspondence concerning committees and commissions of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC). Committees and commissions report on social, economic and religious issues faced by students, make recommendations of emphasis and program to the NICC, publish pamphlets and reports for education to student associations and conduct careful studies of social, economic and religious issues affecting student members. Also included are lists of committees and...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council Committee on the Nature of the Student Christian Association Movement in addition to drafts and outlines of the report of their findings. The resulting documents of the committee's study concern the relationship of the Student Christian Associations to other denominational movements, the role of the student Christian movement in the social and economic crises of the time, the role of the church and religion on campuses,...

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Documents concerning summer leadership training schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, formerly called presidents' schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

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Documents concerning summer presidents' schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, later called Leadership Training Schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning the union label on "The Intercollegiate," the publication of the student YWCA and YMCA, and published pamphlets and program papers from the National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC). The benefits of having the union label on issues of "The Intercollegian" and using union labor only on principle are weighed with the extra cost of union printers in correspondence. Program papers and pamphlets include published handbooks, workbooks and pamphlets intended for...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning student association staff development seminars, staff meeting minutes and reports of studies conducted and prepared by committees of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council. Regional leadership seminars offer a chance for student secretaries to meet other student association staff, share ideas, learn methods and best practices for working with students and student associations and discuss the national and international social and economic issues important to the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC) summer and spring projects, the relationship between student associations of the YWCA and YMCA and additional documents concerning the NICC. Summer service projects organized by the NICC are intended to give students an opportunity to learn about social, economic and political problems. Additionally, some summer projects offer opportunities for volunteer service. Students participating in the College Summer Service Group...

Scope and Contents Summer projects and seminars sponsored by the National Intercollegiate Christian Council offer students from YMCA and YWCA student associations opportunities to combine work, service, tourism and discussion to gain understanding of the social and economic conditions faced by others. The College Summer Service Group and the St. Louis Summer Service offer experience working and living in a big city. For the European Work-Study Seminar students travel around post-war Europe meeting with other...

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Photographs of the meetings of the National Student Assembly of the YMCA and YWCA, a joint governing session of the student YWCA and student YMCA. Photographs include images of legislative sessions, speakers, and participants between or outside of sessions.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Christian Federation and its relationship to the councils of the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA. The councils of the National Student YMCA and National Student YWCA are part of complex national associations with existing partnerships established in areas of overlapping purpose and work. In considering their relationship with the National Student Christian Federation they keep in mind their separate and joint established purpose and...

Scope and Contents Proceedings of the National Student Conference, the first national joint conference of the student divisions of the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. The conference is organized in response to the growing desire from students members for cooperation between the two movements and provides an opportunity for students to discuss national and international issues with other students from around the nation. Speakers and discussions address such topics as the role of religion and the student...

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Photographs from meetings of the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), the joint leadership body of the student YMCA and student YWCA. Photographs include posed group photos as well as candid shots of council meetings.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Spectrum, a project organized by the National Student Councils of YMCA and YWCA to study the role of the YWCA and YMCA in changing communities. The project uses Chicago Illinois to study the role of the YWCA and YMCA in a changing urban environment by placing participants in one of three positions. Community Action Interns live in the community and receive a small living stipend. They observe and participate in community organizations. Career Try-out participants work...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of the eighth national assembly of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. The joint session studies a central issue to both the National Student YMCA and the National Student YWCA and votes on recommendations and resolutions that are passed on to the organization's individual assemblies. The eighth national assembly centers on the theme, "Urban explosion," and explores topics of urbanization, urban communities and the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of the seventh national assembly of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. The joint session studies a central issue to both the National Student YMCA and the National Student YWCA and votes on recommendations and resolutions that are passed on to the organization's individual assemblies. The seventh national assembly centers on the theme, "Revolution and Response," and explores topics of changing social, economic and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), its structure, communication through "The Intercollegian," and Leadership Training School. Lists of committees and their members offer some insight into the structure of the organization. Proposals and reports on the enlargement of the NSCY explore ways to increase the relationship and interaction between local student associations and the national organizations through structural reorganization. "The...

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Application forms, reports and evaluations of participants of the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. Through discussion and training, participations explore the role of religion and student Christian associations, develop leadership skills and learn more about the student YWCA and YMCA movements. 

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Documents concerning the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), minutes of officer meetings of the NSCY and issues of "Program Cues." Leadership Training School documents include course outlines, directors' reports, application forms and evaluations of participants. "Program Cues" is a newsletter of the NSCY outlining program emphases and suggested program planning activities. 

Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries, participant outlines and an...

Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries, participant outlines and evaluations....