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Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. program of activities and fundraising for the 1955 centennial anniversary of the beginning of the YWCA movement worldwide. The Centennial Observance and Celebration is a fundraiser and celebration of Young Women's Christian associations with the aims of increasing membership, community engagement and support. Publications, arranged alphabetically by title, include program guidebooks, fundraising guidebooks, fundraising pamphlets, pamphlets promoting...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning issues of race, civil rights and racism internal and external to the YWCA of the U.S.A. including black power, Apartheid in South Africa, a consultation on black leadership in the YWCA of the U.S.A., and integration and desegregation. In the 1960's the YWCA of the U.S.A. increases its push towards an integrated movement and public affairs platforms concerning civil rights through programming, education and activism. Though civil rights and racism have long been a part of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of the seventh national assembly of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. The joint session studies a central issue to both the National Student YMCA and the National Student YWCA and votes on recommendations and resolutions that are passed on to the organization's individual assemblies. The seventh national assembly centers on the theme, "Revolution and Response," and explores topics of changing social, economic and...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents The National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA is the joint governing body of the National Student YWCA and the National Student YMCA. The council meets annually to discuss matters of importance to both organizations, develop policy and make recommendations. Workbooks sent to delegates prior to the council meeting include reports from working groups that have studied major area of emphasis such as international cooperation, race relations and the role of Christianity on college campuses. In...

Scope and Contents Planning, program and post assembly materials for the Sixth National Student Assembly of the YWCA and YMCA. National student assemblies are joint meetings of delegates from the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA to discuss key national and international issues affecting students and decide on the direction of the movement for the coming years. This convention puts an emphasis on creating dialogue surrounding these issues and the program includes dialogue groups to facilitate...

Scope and Contents Planning, program and post assembly materials for the fourth and fifth National Student Assembly of the YWCA and YMCA. National student assemblies are joint meetings of delegates from the National Student YWCA and National Student YMCA to discuss key national and international issues affecting students and decide on the direction of the movement for the coming years. Materials include correspondence and preparatory materials to delegates such as discussion guides, readings, assembly brochures...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) membership policies, leadership, program development and relationships to other organizations. Membership policies and practices are developed to reflect the values of the organization and its members. Documents include membership study questionnaires and compilations of results for a study of the membership statement of purpose and membership requirements. Lists of officers and minutes of staff meetings concern the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Documents are grouped by those pertaining to trip preparation and those concerning the trip...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Preparatory materials include travel advice for Americans visiting the Soviet Union and study...

Scope and Contents Student and staff reports of National Student Councils from the YMCA and YWCA student industrial seminars. Student industrial seminar participants find industrial jobs, live in cooperative living situations and develop leadership skills. In addition, the program and discussions investigate the role of Christianity in labor issues and the overall industrial work climate. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning religious organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The National Council of the Churches is a national movement of religious organizations and churches and the YWCA of the U.S.A., as a Christian women's movement, sometimes works with them as members and as a cooperating organization and remains in touch with the council's actions and reports. Documents include committee, division and department reports, correspondence and written statements of their relationship with...

Scope and Contents Papers and reports concerning the National Student YWCA as religious movement and religion on college campuses in addition to reports from the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The role of the National Student YWCA and its local student associations as a lay Christian movement on college campuses is explored through a series of papers and reports. These documents include such topics as the organization's "openness" to members of other...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the formation, work and end of the University Christian Movement (UCM), the successor organization to the National Student Christian Federation. Described in an article from the "Presbyterian Survey" as a "loose federation of student groups interested in social change," the UCM united local student Christian groups behind shared goals and facilitates information sharing and learning. Minutes and reports of UCM assemblies document the movement's directions, program and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the constitution and governance of student associations of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Membership in an affiliated association of the YWCA of the U.S.A. during the early years of its existence requires membership in an evangelical Christian church. Student associations request an alternate personal basis for membership to allow members that do not fulfill such a requirement. Documents include bulletins, pamphlets, articles, reports and minutes discussing the proposed change in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of the Pacific Southwest regional student association conferences at Asilomar conference grounds. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates, pamphlets...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of the Rocky Mountain regional student association conferences at Estes Park, Colorado. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of the Rocky Mountain regional student association conferences at Estes Park, Colorado. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates, pamphlets and flyers...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of southern regional student association conferences. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates, pamphlets and flyers announcing the conference, notes...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of southwestern regional student association conferences. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates, pamphlets and flyers announcing the conference,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, evaluation and program of southwestern regional student association conferences. The regional joint YWCA and YMCA student conferences are a chance for students and leaders to meet others from their region, discuss national and regional issues affecting them and participate in recreational activities. Documents include planning materials and planning committee minutes, preparatory materials sent to delegates, pamphlets and flyers announcing the conference,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Student Christian Movement in the Middle Atlantic Region, its committees, assemblies and advisory council. The Student Christian Movement in the Middle Atlantic Region includes the work of the student young men's and young women's Christian associations. Assembly reports and workbooks highlight the programs and progress of the regional associations, summarize topics of discussion and report on resolutions and recommendations. Committee minutes and reports concern the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. and World War II including Junior Citizens Service Corps, National War Fund, program priorities, rationing, YWCA of the U.S.A. round-the-clock programs and the program of the National Student YWCA. The Office of Civilian Defense creates the Junior Citizens Service Corps to recognize the service of youth under sixteen in the war effort. Pamphlets describe the purpose and aims of the group and how to become involved. Other documents concern the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the United Service Organizations (USO) during World War II including the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s USO program. The USO and student Christian associations provide services on college campuses to assist those affected by the war. Services include recreation, leadership training, summer work projects and volunteer opportunities. Documents include a detailed history and report of student services of the USO division of the National Board of the YWCA, assessment of...