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Labor -- United States -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Dorothea de Schweinitz papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA-MS-00115
Abstract Dorothea de Schweinitz was one of the first female regional directors for the National Labor Relations Board, in St. Louis. De Schweinitz worked in employer-labor relations and as an industrial relations specialist for the War Production Board in Washington D.C. Materials include biographical material, correspondence to her parents during her year in Europe after her graduation from Smith College and correspondence between de Schweinitz and her father. Also included are her many...
Dates of Materials: 1908-1980
Found in: Smith College Archives / Dorothea de Schweinitz papers

Eleanor Gwinnell Coit papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00035
Abstract

YWCA official. Papers include correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia; teaching material; writings; records from her work with the American Labor Education Service, Committee of Correspondence, Adult Education Association, New York Education Council, the YWCA, and Church of All Nations.

Dates of Materials: 1913-1974
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Eleanor Gwinnell Coit papers

Italian Immigrant Women in New York City's Garment Industry Oral Histories

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00556
Abstract

Italian immigrants; Garment workers. Nine oral history interviews of Italian immigrants (primarily women) who worked in the U.S. garment industry from 1880 to 1950. Transcriptions and audio recordings.

Dates of Materials: 1976-1978
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Italian Immigrant Women in New York City's Garment Industry Oral Histories

Lilian Sharpley papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00613
Abstract YWCA worker. The Lilian Sharpley Papers are primarily related to her research on the history of the YWCA's work with business and professional women. Types of materials include research files, photographs, and writings. Her research on the history of the business and professional work includes an unfinished typescript history, correspondence, notes on conversations with Business and Professional program participants, copies of pertinent documents from the YWCA records, and an audiotaped oral...
Dates of Materials: 1923-1984
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Lilian Sharpley papers

Mary van Kleeck papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00165
Abstract Social reformer, Lecturer, Social researcher, Writer, Social worker. Papers include correspondence, biographical material, clippings, speeches, writings, research notes, subject and organization files, primarily from van Kleeck's professional life. There is a significant amount of material relating to Smith College, her work in social and charitable agencies such as ACLU, National Woman's Party, Bryn Mawr Summer School for Student Workers, Hospites (a refugee rescue organization), the...
Dates of Materials: 1883-1972
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Mary van Kleeck papers

National Association of Manufacturers. Women's Department printed ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00337
Abstract

Educational program. This small collection contains newsletters, brochures and pamphlets from the Women's Department of the National Association of Manufacturers for distribution to women's clubs. There is also a small amount of general printed material about the National Association of Manufacturers.

Dates of Materials: 1946-1962
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / National Association of Manufacturers. Women's Department printed ephemera

YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 4. National conventions and conferences

 Record Group
Identifier: SSC-MS-00324-RG4
Abstract This record group consists of planning materials, mailings, local arrangements, preparatory materials, reports, proceedings, addresses, programs, and newspaper clippings for YWCA general and regional conferences and National Conventions. General conferences were some of the primary training and information-sharing opportunities for professional and volunteer staff, and members. National Conventions were held at least every three years to share information and develop program and priorities...
Dates of Materials: 1906-2001
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 4. National conventions and conferences

YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 6. Program records

 Record Group
Identifier: SSC-MS-00324-RG6
Abstract Record Group 6. Program of the YWCA of the USA records documents national staff and committees' work to achieve the overall goals and program of the Association as directed by the National Convention. Series within this Record Group document Public Advocacy; work with Employed Women, Immigrants, Teen-agers, and Young Adults; Racial Justice work; War Work; and program materials on camping, health, recreation, music, pageantry and drama, and religion. Materials include committee and department...
Dates of Materials: 1870-2002
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 6. Program records
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