Leadership in women

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...

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Special sessions and participation for teenage visiting delegates to the National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. allow youth the chance to participate in the national body of the organization, develop leadership skills and meet other Y-Teen members. Program outlines and memorandums sent to Y-Teen leaders give an overview of the Y-Teen's role in the convention. Registration forms lists members and their home associations. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fourth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention general program and Y-Teen sessions. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. The booklet "Who's Who" is sent out prior to convention to prepare voting delegates to select members of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A.,...

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Registration forms, pre-convention memorandums and the call to convention for the Y-Teen meetings at the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning group meetings at the Eighteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Small discussion sessions are available to delegates in attendance in order to have more personal interactions surrounding some topics. Preparatory materials and discussion guides for the groups concern the national emphasis, finance, and public affairs programs. In addition to the discussion groups, the Eighteenth Convention hosts group meetings...

Scope and Contents Addresses, worship services, and reports for the Nineteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Addresses from YWCA delegates as well as special guests reflect an interest in international affairs, peace, and freedoms and include a presentation on the international implications of the "Interracial Charter" passed at a previous convention. In addition to addresses, the convention features small discussion groups of special interests...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning assemblies held at the Twenty-first National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. At each convention special interest groups meet to discuss matters unique to their groups and to develop a national program for the coming triennium. Faced with changing roles for women in work, society, and communities, the student assembly, young adult assembly, and Y-Teen assembly all address the role of women and how to best support...

Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The detailed proceedings follow the general convention sessions from opening remarks to final adjournment. The addresses, remarks, and discussions concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the women's movement in the sixties. Responding to social and demographic changes, new technologies, world politics and space exploration, the women discuss their...

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Photographs of World Fellowship Week vesper services and observance ceremonies at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. World Fellowship Week observances and vespers celebrate the international aspects of the YWCA of the USA as a member of the World YWCA. Participating members represent their home states and home countries in processions, ceremonies and fellowship.

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The Program Committee of the Teen-age Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing the overall program for the teen-age members, communicating the program to local Y-Teen clubs, developing content for conferences and conventions and developing Y-Teen staff. Meetings include discussion of the issues affecting teenagers, conference content and format and program needs. Prior to 1946 the Teen-age Department is the Girl Reserve Department. 

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Handbooks, pamphlets and general correspondence concerning the leadership and program of the Y-Teens of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership handbooks and program booklets begin the microdex and are preceded by an index card listing those materials in the order they appear. Following the handbooks and booklets are additional program correspondence and pamphlets arranged chronologically. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. teenage program and Y-Teen clubs including its history, insignia, program, projects and recruiting. Y-Teen clubs are a way for junior high and high school girls to participate in the life of the YWCA of the U.S.A., develop an awareness of national and international issues and develop as leaders. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Teenage Department and Y-Teen clubs are the successor to its Girl Reserve program. A brief timeline and historical overviews provide...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1964 and 1965 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by year then area. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. Documents include participant...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1963 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1962 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1961 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. These smaller regions in the South include GAF (Georgia, Alabama...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 and 1970 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. There are no records of individual area conferences for...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1966-1968 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. Materials are grouped by conference year and then by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1965 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. The western region for 1965 includes Hawaii, Northern California,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1964 Y-Teen area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. The Western region for 1964 includes Idaho, the Rocky Mountain...

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Documents concerning 1963 Y-Teen Hawaii, Idaho, Northern California, and Northwest area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. 

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Documents concerning Y-Teen Rocky Mountain, Southern California, and Southwest area summer conferences in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences are held in smaller state or regional sections within a region to unite Y-Teen members under common purpose, expose them to new members, provide opportunity to participate in discussion regarding issues of regional and national importance to teens and take part in the YWCA beyond their local association. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Y-Teen area summer conferences, adult leadership of Y-Teens, eastern area seminars, and Y-Teen work camp projects with the U.S. Forest Service. Notes and reports document the planning and program of area Y-Teen conferences for the Western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in 1961 and 1962. Following these documents are correspondence and reports concerning program planning and resources for all area Y-Teen summer conferences 1961-1969. Y-Teen adult leadership materials...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning adult and youth Y-Teen leadership institutes in the eastern and southern regions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional leadership institutes for adult leaders of Y-Teen clubs encourage information sharing and offer programs to develop the skills to lead and develop programs and to best serve as a leader of teenage girls. Leadership training for youth prepare teenagers for participation in conferences or as leaders within their group. Documents include institute notes and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Y-Teen conferences including leadership institutes, statewide midwinter conferences, and the 1965 national conference. Y-Teen leadership institutes for youth and adults train participants in skills needed to work with youth and participate as leaders in Y-Teen clubs and conferences as part of the larger YWCA of the U.S.A. organization. Following reports from the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is a summary report of all regional leadership...

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Documents concerning 1970 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

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Documents concerning 1970 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or sub-region. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or sub-region. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning 1968 and 1969 Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the...