England, circa 1917-1950

File — Box: 1, Reel: 55, microdex: 1

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Scope and Contents

Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperation with the YWCA of Great Britain in addition to materials concerning general YWCA work in Great Britain. Having existed through both world wars, the work of the YWCA of Great Britain involves war work and relief efforts in addition to the services for women. During the rise of Nazi Germany and continuing into World War II, there is concern regarding religious freedoms in Germany. Bulletins and pamphlets examine the effect the Nazi regime is having on Europe. Between the wars there is an effort to reach the British youth and services to aid the unemployed. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the YWCA of Great Britain on war work and international service. Annual Reports from the YWCA of Great Britain summarize and assess programming in addition to reporting on their work in other countries.

Dates of Materials

Creation: circa 1917-1950

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

From the Record Group:

This collection is open for use without restriction beyond the standard terms and conditions of Smith College Special Collections.

However, by agreement with the YWCA of the U.S.A., microdexes known to contain financial records or personal health information (usually on job applications) were not digitized and/or not published in our online repository as part of the CLIR Digitizing Hidden Collections grant. These microdexes may still be accessed on the original microfilm, and digital files may be made available to individual researchers upon request.