Brazil -- Description and travel
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Brazil, circa 1916-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 67, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the history, development and programs of young women's Christian associations in Brazil. Beginning in 1920 with the support of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the YWCA in Brazil is formed to help women and girls adapt to the changing social, economic and domestic conditions facing them. By providing health education skills training, recreation, social opportunities, meetings for employed women and other social services, the YWCA of Brazil seeks to provide a place "for all...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1916-1950
Brazil, 1918-1940
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 68, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Brazil. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Brazil by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Brazil and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Brazil concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits to the United States. Reports and...
Dates of Materials:
1918-1940
Brazil, 1931-1948
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 68, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Brazil. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Brazil by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Brazil and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Brazil concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits to the United States. Reports and...
Dates of Materials:
1931-1948
Ina Ruth Hillis Lackey papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00292
Abstract
YWCA overseas secretary, YWCA official, USO regional director. Papers document some of her YWCA work, primarily in Brazil, and include circular letters sent annually to friends and relatives plus photographs of YWCA activities.
Dates of Materials:
1909-1988; Majority of material found within 1909-1988