Peace, circa 1921-1950
Scope and Contents
The YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for global peace and disarmament as part of its mission toward the betterment of life for women and all world citizens. Through pamphlets, bulletins, articles, reports and books they encourage education on matters of global politics, military training, peace, neutrality, munitions and war. These materials often present arguments for and against positions, discuss applicable laws and legislation, suggest ways in which women can become involved in peace activities and may even present personal views as editorials. The YWCA of the U.S.A. issues its official stances through conference resolutions or published materials and supports other organizations through conference attendance, participation and information sharing.
Dates of Materials
- Creation: circa 1921-1950
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Extent
745 frames (1 partial reel)
Subject
- Conference on the Cause and Cure of War (Organization)
Genre / Form
- Bulletins
- Bulletins
- Memorandums
- Notes
- Pamphlets
- articles
- articles
- clippings (information artifacts)
- minutes (administrative records)
- programs (documents)
- scripts (documents)
- speeches (documents)
Topical
- Armistice Day -- United States
- Basic training (Military education)
- Disarmament
- Draft
- International relations
- Neutrality
- Peace
- Peace movements
- Weapons industry
- Women -- International cooperation
- Women -- International cooperation
- Women -- International cooperation
- Women -- Political activity
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945
- World politics
Repository Details
Part of the Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History Repository