Leadership in women

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Egypt and England. The YWCA of Egypt began as an association for British women and girls living in Egypt later expanding to include Egyption women. Reports of the work of the YWCA of Egypt provide the historical, cultural and social context in which it works. Reports and correspondence from secretaries to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division describe the work and programs of associations in Europe, advisory activities the...

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperation with the YWCA of Great Britain in addition to materials concerning general YWCA work in Great Britain. Having existed through both world wars, the work of the YWCA of Great Britain involves war work and relief efforts in addition to the services for women. During the rise of Nazi Germany and continuing into World War II, there is concern regarding religious freedoms in Germany. Bulletins and pamphlets examine the effect the Nazi regime is...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A., as part of the World's YWCA, collaborates with associations in other countries by sharing ideas and resources, assisting with travelers and arranging visits with YWCA secretaries. Correspondence with Wales and Sweden concern such collaborative matters. The World's YWCA has it's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and is led by Cornelia Van Asch Van Wyjck. As leader of the World's YWCA she arranges a trip to be a guest at a YWCA conference in the United States and to...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Great Britain and Holland. During World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the World YWCA, YWCA organizations around the world, and other relief agencies to assist with the global cause. War relief activities include operating hostess houses, refugee relief, financial support, health aid and supplying provisions. The YWCA of Great Britain assists civilians and the military at home and abroad. Correspondence and reports from the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Hungary, Iran, Italy, Syria, Lebanon, Mexico, the Middle East and the Mediterranean area. During World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the World YWCA, YWCA organizations around the world, and other relief agencies to assist with the global cause. War relief activities include operating hostess houses, refugee relief, financial support, health aid and supplying provisions. YWCA centers around the world offer their facilities as...