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Women in development

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:

Africa, 1961-1963

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 293, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program and development of young women's Christian associations in Rhodesia. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has sent secretaries to advise and direct the development of the association in Rhodesia. In their correspondence and reports to the YWCA of the U.S.A. they describe the needs of the women and girls of Rhodesia in addition to the political and racial context in which they are operating. Many letters comment on the effect of the political tensions with Northern and...
Dates of Materials: 1961-1963

Africa, 1960-1969

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 293, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the program of young women's Christian associations in Africa. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of the world's movement of YWCA's and the international organization, World YWCA, participates in this network of associations by offering support to associations, maintaining an awareness of YWCA work and needs in other countries and sending representatives abroad to aid in development. Correspondence and reports from visiting secretaries include program...
Dates of Materials: 1960-1969

Bureau of Research and Program Resources Committee minutes, 1963-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 367, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents

The Committee of the Bureau of Research and Program Resources of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss the projects of the bureau, hear secretaries reports and discuss the program and research needs of local associations. The Bureau of Research and Program Resources assists local associations in obtaining knowledge about their member group and communities. They provide supportive services as well as program materials. 

Dates of Materials: 1963-1970

Burma and Ceylon, Canada, Taipei, Fiji, Germany, Greece, Guam, and Hong Kong, 1960-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 293, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs and development of young women's Christian associations around the world. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of the world's movement of YWCA's and the international organization, World YWCA, participates in this network of associations by offering support to associations, maintaining an awareness of YWCA work and needs in other countries and sending representatives abroad to aid in development. Correspondence and reports from visiting secretaries include program...
Dates of Materials: 1960-1970

Committee on Women, Population and the Environment records

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00768
Abstract

The collection contains the business records of the Committee on Women, Population,& the Environment (CWPE), a multi-racial alliance that works on the local, regional, national, and international levels to oppose population control policies that blame overpopulation for poverty, hunger, environmental degradation and political volatility.

Dates of Materials: 1979 - 2012

Conventions, eighteenth, 1949

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 38, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Agricultural Assembly and the Business and Professional Assembly of the Eighteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The assemblies meet to discuss matters of national importance, unite under an agreed upon program, elect leaders, and revise or adopt constitutions. The emphases of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Agricultural Council are providing an opportunity to bring together rural girls and women from all...
Dates of Materials: 1949

Conventions, nineteenth, 1952 May

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 39, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the Nineteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. These detailed proceedings, in three volumes, follow the convention sessions from opening remarks to the final adjournment. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss matter of national importance. The convention continues to have an international focus in...
Dates of Materials: 1952 May

Conventions, nineteenth, 1952 May

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 39, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Official proceedings and actions of the Nineteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Proceedings follow conventions sessions from opening remarks through final adjournment with speeches and group discussions documented in other reports represented in later microdexes. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss matter of national...
Dates of Materials: 1952 May

Conventions, seventeenth, 1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 37, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Documents concerning group meetings, workshops, and vesper services at the Seventeenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Meetings of special interest groups at the convention discuss and present on topics of unique importance. The newly formed Agricultural Council brings together delegates to discuss labor issues for agricultural families, problems of reaching and engaging rural women and girls, economic challenges of rural...
Dates of Materials: 1946

Conventions, sixteenth, 1938-1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 35, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Sixteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Immediately following the previous convention, the Convention Committee begins meetings to collect and assess feedback regarding convention content, processes and accommodations. Using this information, the committee plans the upcoming convention arranging speakers, discussion topics and emphases and accommodations. Included in these documents is a summary of...
Dates of Materials: 1938-1940

Conventions, thirteenth, 1934

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 31, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents Thirteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America call to convention, program and bulletins. Daily bulletins, distributed to each delegate in attendance, provide updates on convention activities and special events, make announcements, and share news or updates in short article form. In addition, daily bulletins have a detailed schedule for the day. The series of bulletins sent to delegates prior to the convention are intended to...
Dates of Materials: 1934

Department of Research and Method Executive Committee minutes, 1916-1921

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents

The Executive Committee of the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. reviews the recommendations passed at department meetings, reviews reports and recommendations from the department's committees and discusses department personnel and budgets. 

Dates of Materials: 1916-1921

Department of Research and Method minutes and reports, 1909-1921

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents

The Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. studies the needs of women and girls in the United States, assesses how the YWCA of the U.S.A. is meeting those needs and makes recommendations in response to their assessments and studies. In the YWCA of the U.S.A. method refers to the activities that realize the organization's program, or plan of emphases. 

Dates of Materials: 1909-1921

Department of Research and Method policies, 1909-1917

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents

The policies and programs for the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its committees. Department and committee programs define the emphases and overarching goals for the coming reporting period. Policies include descriptions of the department's structure and organization and definitions of the scope of the work of the department and its committees.

Dates of Materials: 1909-1917

Department of Research and Method reports, 1907-1919

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 10
Scope and Contents

Secretaries' reports to the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are narrative reports of the progress of their work and descriptions of any challenges and accomplishments. Reports are arranged by year and then alphabetically by the reporting secretary's last name. 

Dates of Materials: 1907-1919

Department of Research and Method reports, 1915-1920

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 367, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Reports to and from the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports from secretaries to the Department of method include descriptions of their work for the reporting period, assessment of performance and forecasting for the upcoming reporting period. Reports from the Department of Method to the National Board are a more general overview of the work of the department as a whole describing departmental challenges, successes and accomplishments. Reports are arranged by...
Dates of Materials: 1915-1920

Department of Research and Method reports, 1907-1914

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 367, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Reports to and from the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports from secretaries to the Department of method include descriptions of their work for the reporting period, assessment of performance and forecasting for the upcoming reporting period. Reports from the Department of Method to the National Board are a more general overview of the work of the department as a whole describing departmental challenges, successes and accomplishments. Reports are arranged by...
Dates of Materials: 1907-1914

Department of Research and Method reports, 1920

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 367, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Reports from the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries to convention. The reports submitted by secretaries heading the units of the Department of Method summarize and assess their work for the period covering 1915-1920. Secretaries reports include the business and professional work, industrial work, educational program, student work, religious education, work with African American women, work with Native American women and other constituent groups of the...
Dates of Materials: 1920

Department of Research and Method Research Group minutes, 1913-1921

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents

Meetings of the Research Group of the Department of Research and Education of the YWCA of the U.S.A. include reports from secretaries concerning the need for study and the progress of studies they are involved in, discussion of the circulation and communication of educational materials and discussion of the group's relationship to other committees and other departments of the YWCA of the U.S.A. 

Dates of Materials: 1913-1921

Department of Research and Method secretary's' reports, 1920-1922

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents

Secretaries' reports to the Department of Research and Method of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are narrative reports of the progress of their work and descriptions of any challenges and accomplishments. Reports are arranged by year and then alphabetically by the reporting secretary's last name. 

Dates of Materials: 1920-1922

Educational work of the YWCA, circa 1918-1936

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 44, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Educational work in the YWCA of the U.S.A. takes on several forms and purposes but is part of their overall goal to develop the whole woman and girl. Education efforts are directed towards personal growth, social and economic issues, health, home economics and professional guidance. During the Depression, leisure time activities became important due to high levels of unemployment. Teaching the importance of leisure time activities and healthy and productive choices encourages personal growth...
Dates of Materials: circa 1918-1936

Field Division minutes and reports, 1929-1931

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 349, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1929-1931

Field Division minutes and reports, 1922-1928

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 349, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1922-1928

Field Division minutes and reports, 1920-1921

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 349, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1920-1921

Field Division minutes and reports, 1918-1919

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 349, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1918-1919

Field Division minutes and reports, 1913-1917

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 349, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1913-1917

Field Division minutes and reports, 1907-1912

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 350, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents The Field Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the organization of new associations and the development of existing associations in cities, towns and rural communities. In order to accomplish this work the Field Division is expected to stay informed about the needs of the women and girls, seek out trends concerning the life of women and girls and understand the needs of local associations. The work of the Field Division is carried out by three community...
Dates of Materials: 1907-1912

Fiji, 1934-1936

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 55, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents

The YWCA of Australia and a representative from the Melbourne YWCA assess the needs of women in Fiji and the possibility of starting YWCA work there. The reports describe the social and education status of women as well as the relationship between castes and white and indigenous people.

Dates of Materials: 1934-1936

India, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, and Malaysia and Singapore, 1954-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 293, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs and development of young women's Christian associations around the world. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of the world's movement of YWCA's and the international organization, World YWCA, participates in this network of associations by offering support to associations, maintaining an awareness of YWCA work and needs in other countries and sending representatives abroad to aid in development. Correspondence and reports from visiting secretaries include program...
Dates of Materials: 1954-1970

International Division, 1961-1969

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 293, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the functions and staff of the International Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and correspondence and reports of the 1969 International Training Institute hosted by the YWCA of the U.S.A. The International Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for raising awareness of the work of the YWCA throughout the world, supporting international associations communicating the purpose and program of the World YWCA and maintaining international relationships. These...
Dates of Materials: 1961-1969