Reconstruction (1939-1951)

Scope and Contents Minutes of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on Women Workers and World Emergency Fund Committee. The Committee on Women Workers meets to discuss issues concerning labor practices that have arisen due to war work demands during World War II and the needs of women war workers. The World Emergency Fund Committee is responsible for the material and financial support for war relief, managing the relief fund, creating policy concerning the use of the fund and working with local and regional...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. International Study Conference. Following World War II, the international conference is held in New York City to discuss the role of women in leadership, reconstruction and service to international communities. The International Study Conference hosts representatives from YWCA's from 26 countries. A summary of the conference includes statements from participants regarding each part of the proceedings. Topics discussed include the role of Christian...

Scope and Contents Call to convention and workbooks for the Eighteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. In the years following the war, the YWCA of the U.S.A. is facing disillusionment with the resulting international relations and political climate. International cooperation and work in foreign countries is discussed throughout the materials. To prepare delegates for the convention workbooks are sent ahead of time in addition to the National...

Scope and Contents Pages 1 through 269 of the stenotype proceedings of the Eighteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Detailed proceedings of the business sessions at the convention. Convention business sessions are a chance for delegates representing local associations to hear presentations and reports and adopt resolutions regarding YWCA activities or political standings and elect leadership. Following a standards study and the recommendations of...

Scope and Contents Official proceedings and actions of the Eighteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The published proceedings follow general convention business sessions where delegates, acting as representatives of local associations, discuss and vote on matters of national organization, responsibilities and governance. This includes revisions to the constitution continued from previous conventions, deciding on political and social positions,...

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 Seventeenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America call to convention, workbook, and bulletins. The theme of the convention is "One world under God" and materials focus on international aspects and the Christian purpose. As the first national convention since 1940, the call and preparatory materials give delegates an overview of national progress since the last convention with much focus on how the war affected the direction and work...

Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the Seventeenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. As the first national convention since 1940 and since the end of World War II, the discussion and debate of the convention sessions look at work that was done during the war years and look ahead to what the post war world and nation will bring. Throughout these discussions the role of the organization and Christian women is examined. Special addresses by...

Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the convention hearing, "The Work of the National Board in Other Countries, Trends, Issues, Program--Our Responsibility," at the Seventeenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Those in attendance at the hearing are charged with being representatives of the convention as a whole to discuss and decide upon actions regarding the work of the Foreign Division. Representatives from the Philippines, the...

Scope and Contents Official proceedings and digest of the Seventeenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. As the first national convention since 1940 and since the end of World War II, the discussion and debate of the convention sessions look at work that was done during the war years and look ahead to what the post war world and nation will bring. Throughout these discussions the role of the organization and of Christian women is examined through...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Czechoslovakia. Reports and correspondence from YWCA secretaries in Czechoslovakia concern the troubles and conflict faced by Czechoslovakians and foreign workers during the time leading up to Hitler's occupation and through the end of World War II. YWCA centers assist with refugees, continue work with women, and provide other assistance as needed. Speeches made by the mayor of Prague and the President of Czechoslovakia are included in the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in other countries. From early in the development of the organization there is an interest in working with women in other countries, to share in the benefits of the Christian women's movement and to assist in working for the enrichment of women's lives around the world. During and after World War II the demands for women in other countries grew with the needs for emergency work and then reconstruction. As it develops over time, the YWCA of the...

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the placement and management of American secretaries in other countries, communication to the YWCA of the U.S.A. regarding work in other countries and fundraising for foreign projects. In addition, the Foreign Division takes an interest in immigration issues and conditions in the United States. When the senate is considering a bill to limit immigration the Foreign Division works with the National Board to issue a statement on...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the policies, post-war leadership, programs, property and printed materials of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. acts as an agent of the National board in cooperation with YWCA's in other countries and the World's YWCA to develop association work in other countries and to manage secretaries serving abroad. Part of the duties of the staff of the Foreign Division is to develop policy for working with other countries and...

Scope and Contents Annual reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. acts as an agent of the National board in cooperation with YWCA's in other countries and the World's YWCA to develop association work in other countries and to manage secretaries serving abroad. Management of the foreign field includes fundraising, communications and public relations, managing visits to the United States, and the training of leadership. Annual reports summarize and...

Scope and Contents Photographs of young women's Christian associations activities and programs in France. These programs provide social, educational and recreational opportunities for its women and girls. Following World War II the work of YWCA's focuses on recovery and as part of this effort, YWCA of the USA associations donate a service center for underprivileged youth in Paris. Photograph captions indicate that this center is the only available place for the youth of Paris to go. It provides childcare for...

Scope and Contents Following World War I, YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries visit Germany and write letters and reports describing the economic and social conditions affecting the country and the women served by the YWCA. As Hitler rises to power, the YWCA of the U.S.A. takes interest in the political situation. The toll it takes on the citizens of Germany and the refugee crisis becomes important as more and more people are displaced. Correspondence and reports from the American Committee for Christian German...

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Photographs of children and youth participating in cleanup activities following World War II. Young people contribute to clean up projects by collecting materials, moving rubble and gardening. Many photographs feature the Neighborhood House in Berlin.

Scope and Contents Photographs of young women's Christian association buildings and programs in Germany. Following World War II young women's Christian associations in Germany become a place for people of all ages to gather. The World YWCA sends workers to assist in establishing programs and donate materials that local women then reuse and repurpose into clothing. Several photographs show women piecing American neckties into skirts. Additional photographs shor the Neighborhood House in Berlin, a center known...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Greece and Hong Kong. Following World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. sends representatives to work with the YWCA of Greece and its branches. Annual reports provide the social, economic, political and educational context for women in Greece prior to describing the work of the associations and reporting on any challenges and cooperative relationships. The YWCA School of Social Work in Greece is established to train social workers to...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to Indonesia, Iran, Italy and Jordan. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of its commitment to the global development of women supports the development of associations internationally through finance, resource exchanges and sending staff abroad. Correspondence from Indonesia requests materials from the YWCA of the U.S.A. to share with the Ministry of Education and Cultures Department on Women's Affairs. Correspondence concerning Iran...

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Photographs of the the first International Study Conference on Women and World Reconstruction held in Altamont, New York and at Teacher's College in New York. The conference brings together thirteen international delegates to discuss issues relating to reconstruction and international issues following World War II.

Scope and Contents Staff reports, correspondence, historical reports, and articles concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Italy. YWCA centers in Italy seek to improve the spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual well being of girls and women. This is accomplished through establishing YWCA activities and housing. Cooperation with the YWCA of the U.S.A. includes fundraising and training opportunities in addition to American secretaries serving in Italy. Following the end of World War II, Eleanor Anderson...

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Photographs of young women's Christian association buildings and housing programs in the Netherlands. Captions note the importance of housing and YWCA programs to women following World War II.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA activities in the Dutch East Indies, Newfoundland, New Zealand and Norway. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports activities in the Dutch East Indies and Newfoundland with financial aid in addition to sending secretaries to serve as leaders, trainers and advisors. Cooperation with Norway and New Zealand includes arranging visits for secretaries, sharing resources and exchanging progress updates on YWCA activity. In New Zealand, the YWCA activities include reconstruction...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s cooperation with religious organizations. The collaboration and cooperation with national and international religious organizations includes, financial support, shared activities and participation in conferences. Documents, arranged alphabetically by organization name, concern the nature of the relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A., the purpose and activities of the organization, reports and assessments of their work and discussion of the role...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s cooperation with social work organizations. Community Chests, organizations that assist in the collaboration between social agencies and donors for the securing and distribution of funds for social work, are a source of support and resources for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include description and discussion of the nature of the relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, reports and pamphlets concern the relationship between the...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for global peace and disarmament as part of its mission toward the betterment of life for women and all world citizens. Through pamphlets, bulletins, articles, reports and books they encourage education on matters of the use of propaganda, post war rehabilitation, retooling programs, peace movements and activities, pacifism, Christianity and war and global politics. In addition, documents concern the organization of a special peace program to facilitate...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the Philippines is formed in 1926 under the aid of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to provide activities concerning the social, intellectual, spiritual and physical well-being of women and girls. Health education and physical fitness programs are offered at the YWCA center in addition to training programs such as one held at the Philippine Normal School. Pamphlets and reports from these programs demonstrate the wide range of goals and activities such as gymnastics, swimming, dancing,...

Scope and Contents Reports from young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A., staff working in the YWCA of the Philippines report to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Board concerning the progress of YWCA work, requests for assistance and the conditions faced by women in the Philippines. YWCA activities include education and skill training opportunities and recreational activities. A report concerning the "period of silence" from the Philippines gives a narrative...