Cratty, Mabel, 1868-1928

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Letters between American Committee associations and national leaders. Much of the correspondence is with Mabel Cratty and offer insight into the program and function of the early young women's Christian associations in the United States.

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Correspondence between American Committee associations and leaders. Much of the correspondence is related to the business of the Joint Committee and efforts to align two national organizations of young women's Christian associations into the proposed united Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America.

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Correspondence between American Committee associations and leaders. Much of the correspondence is related to the business of the Joint Committee and efforts to align two national organizations of young women's Christian associations into the proposed united Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. conference sites and reports of studies of conferences. Materials concerning the conference sites address the leasing, purchase and sale of properties, facilities maintenance and design, profit and financial management of properties, policies regarding use and management of properties and the histories of the sites. Conference sites include Asilomar, Blue Ridge Association, Lake Geneva and Silver Bay. Conference studies address the function and role of...

Scope and Contents Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations to YWCA communities. Materials also address the planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing...

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Announcement, bulletins, and credential blanks for the Sixth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The first convention after the 1918 convention was cancelled due to World War I, an introduction from Mabel Cratty explains the significance and the challenges of the delay. Daily bulletins update attendees on the schedule for the day and contain notices and small articles regarding convention events and happenings. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Third National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Program, proceedings and bulletins summarize committee resolutions and recommendations, provide the text of addresses given by special speakers, list delegates and member associations and provide an overview of the convention activities. The convention addresses focus on the role of religion in work with social movements, missions overseas and other local...

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Monthly reports from the general secretary and the president of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The president's reports concern appointments of new positions, budgets and organizational policy. Reports from the general secretary include departmental updates and descriptions of the work of the departments. 

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Administrator, Teacher, YWCA executive. Papers primarily relate to her work as General Secretary of the YWCA of the U.S.A., 1906 to 1928. Types of materials include biographical materials, notebooks, "daily reminder" diaries, and a small amount of correspondence. Topics include leadership, women and finance, women and religion, and the Association concept. They provide fascinating insight into her view of her job and the role of the YWCA.

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its executive committee. Minutes concern national business, budgets and finance, committee business, resolutions and recommendations and personnel management. In addition, materials may include reports from committees, reports of association program and method, and summaries of conferences and conventions. Materials in March and November 1921 include reports from the Reorganization Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and...

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Memorial programs, obituaries and letters of condolence for deceased board and staff members of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board. Documents are arranged alphabetically by person's last name and may include articles of note they authored, correspondence concerning their work, employee record cards and photographs.