United States Government, 1942-1950

Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the United States government as well as their involvement in politics and public policy as it relates to the program and values of the organization. The United States Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid records are comprised of data on money spent on social welfare aid in various foreign countries and also includes a letter stating the purpose of the committee and listing the registered agencies. Department of the Army materials concern money spent on supplies purchased from the army in Italy. Following this are documents relating to the United States Children's Bureau with much of the documents address child labor during wartime. Finally, documents concerning the United States Congress are comprised of correspondence and minutes from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on Government Contacts. This committee concerns contact with government agencies and employees and addresses the agenda of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as it relates to politics and government. Also included are letters to government officials regarding the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on social and political issues including the Equal Rights Amendment, the European Recovery Program, and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.