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YWCA, circa 1917-1951
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 158, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program and purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Program refers to the activities, tools and facilities utilized to carry out the emphases of the organization and meet the needs of its members. Program pamphlets, notes, reports and handbooks assess the total program and the needs of member types, present the results of program studies and provide guidelines for assessing association program. Purpose statements and pamphlets concern the Christian purpose of the YWCA of the...
Dates:
circa 1917-1951
YWCA, circa 1919-1946
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 158, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship with the YMCA including the use of joint buildings and shared spaces and cooperation in health education and recreation. Minutes of meetings of the Council on Work and Relations with the YMCA, joint YMCA-YWCA meetings and Joint Committee meetings concern how the two organizations can cooperate, how their cooperative relationship is benefiting members and areas where the organizations wish to remain separate.
Dates:
circa 1919-1946
YWCA, circa 1926-1947
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 158, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes and reports concerning the relationship between the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YMCA including documents concerning the affiliation of joint YWCA-YMCA clubs with the YWCA of the U.S.A. and relationships between the two at the local association level.
Dates:
circa 1926-1947
YWCA, circa 1937-1948
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 158, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
National consultative committees are organized to consult on the relationship between YWCA and YMCA programs for high-school girls and boys at the national, state and local levels. In addition to consulting duties the committees may also have responsibility for program planning, dissemination of information, leadership training and coordination of activities. Included are meeting minutes and notes, correspondence, pamphlets and lists of communities and the programs available. In addition,...
Dates:
circa 1937-1948
YWCA, 1915-1947
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 159, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the relationship between the YWCA of the U.S.A. and YMCA of the USA and and World YWCA and World YMCA. Cooperation between the men's and women's organizations include joint projects and resource sharing in addition to boys work under the auspices of the YWCA and girls work under the YMCA.
Dates:
1915-1947
YWCA: Commission to study the YWCA as a Christian movement, 1962-1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 321, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Chronological records of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Commission to Study the YWCA as a Christian Movement documenting the commission from its inception following a leadership consultation on the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., through implementation and the commission's report. The documents are preceded by an index to the types of materials in the order they appear.
Dates:
1962-1967
YWCA: Commission to study the YWCA as a Christian movement, 1963-1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 321, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Commission to Study the YWCA as a Christian Movement, an in-depth study of the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as a lay Christian organization open to all women and girls and what role Christianity plays in the organization and its associations. Correspondence from commission members and leaders include updates and reports to the commission, updates and reports on commission progress and correspondence to consultants. Minutes and reports of...
Dates:
1963-1967
YWCA: Commission to study the YWCA as a Christian movement, 1965-1966
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 321, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Responses from the central and eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the Commission to Study the YWCA as a Christian Movement, an in-depth study of the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as a lay Christian organization open to all women and girls and what role Christianity plays in the organization and its associations
Dates:
1965-1966
YWCA: Commission to study the YWCA as a Christian movement, 1965-1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 321, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Responses from the southern and western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the Commission to Study the YWCA as a Christian Movement, an in-depth study of the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as a lay Christian organization open to all women and girls, followed by responses from all regions to "the Charleston letter." The letter, in reaction to the proposed change in purpose statement, objects to the perceived removal of the Christian purpose from the organization and conveys a feeling that the...
Dates:
1965-1967
YWCA: Commission to study the YWCA as a Christian movement, 1964-1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 321, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Letters in response to proposed changes in the purpose statement of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in connection with their Commission to Study the YWCA as a Christian Movement followed by additional commission documents. The proposed changes to the purpose statement recognizes the Christian roots of the organization while opening the purpose up to all women and girls. Letters from groups and associations share their reactions and offer suggestions and reactions range from support to rejection of the...
Dates:
1964-1967
YWCA of the USA cooperation with YMCA of the USA minutes and reports, 1925-1931
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel: 381, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents
Minutes and reports of committees and commissions concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship and cooperation with the YMCA of the USA. While the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YMCA of the USA are in theory parallel organizations they run into areas of overlapping mission in areas of co-educational programs in addition to the YMCA of the USA conducting some programming for women in areas lacking a developed YWCA. Cooperative relationships may also include the shared use of facilities and...
Dates:
1925-1931
Zelie De Lussan papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00045
Overview
Zelie De Lussan was an opera singer. Papers include biographical information; photographs; notebooks; concert programs and scrapbooks, including material from performances before Queen Victoria; correspondence; and posters.
Dates:
1863 - 1949
Zonta Club of the Northampton Area records
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00349
Overview
Zonta Club of the Northampton Area is a community service organization. The records include correspondence, minutes, agendas, programs, reports, newsletters, project files, membership files, clippings, publications, photos, awards and memorabilia.
Dates:
1963 - 1992
- Smith College Special Collections
- Young Library, 4 Tyler Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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