Reconstruction (1939-1951)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Poland, circa 1917-1949
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 65, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Poland. Following World War I, the YWCA of the U.S.A. begins working in Poland to help women and girls there recover from the effects of the war and to help them develop their social, intellectual, spiritual and physical well-being. YWCA of the U.S.A. activities in Poland include arranging activities and camps for women and girls, arranging recreational activities, working with employed women in industry or business and providing...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1949
Romania, circa 1919-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 65, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the development and programs of young women's Christian associations in Romania. Following World War I, the YWCA of the U.S.A. begins efforts to establish YWCA activities in Romania. Initial activities assist in relief efforts, establishing business and industrial associations, working with students and other activities to address the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the women and girls of Romania. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these activities by...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1946
Romania, circa 1919-1941
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 66, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. activities in Romania. Beginning with relief work after the end of World War I, the YWCA of the U.S.A. helps to establish a YWCA in Romania through financial support as well as by sending staff to serve as leaders, trainers and advisors. The YWCA of Romania works with students, employed women in business and industry and others who have need of social and recreational services. As World War II begins in Europe the YWCA of Romania...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1941
Round-the-world YWCA Reconstruction Fund Executive Committee minutes , 1942-1947
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 366, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
The Executive Committee of the Round-the-world YWCA Reconstruction Fund of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the national fundraising campaign. Their responsibilities include coordinating regional campaigns, developing publicity materials and communications, reporting on campaign progress and managing gifts.
Dates of Materials:
1942-1947
Russia, circa 1919-1943
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 66, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the development and programs of young women's Christian associations in Russia. Beginning with centers for industrial employed women in Russia, the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the establishment of YWCA associations in Russia financially as well as by sending staff to serve as advisors, trainers and leaders. Expanding from work with employed women in business and industry, YWCA activities in Russia include service to students, rural women and young girls and also include...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1943
Virginia, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Danville, Virginia and its branch for African American women, the United States Department of Labor Statistics report "The Impact of War on the Hampton Roads Area" and correspondence and reports concerning the development of an association in Hopewell. Visitation reports from field secretaries, advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders and industrial program reports concern the YWCA of Danville's programs activities and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
War Community Service reports, 1943-1946
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 380, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
The War Community Service of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of local associations in communities affected by World War II. Many communities are newly industrial communities experiencing population change and growth. Reports from visiting secretaries provide community information and context, describe problems and challenges in the communities, describe what has been accomplished so far in the development of YWCA associations and services and provide a plan for...
Dates of Materials:
1943-1946
World Emergency, circa 1940-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 75, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA involvement in World War II relief efforts in Africa, Australia, the Balkans, Belgium and Canada. 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. Reports and correspondence from secretaries visiting affected countries describe the needs of the people, the political situations locally, current YWCA relief work and future needs. In the United...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1940-1946
World Emergency, 1939-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 75, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in China, Czechoslovakia, the Dutch East Indies and Estonia. 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. Where there are established YWCA centers, regular YWCA programming is continued as...
Dates of Materials:
1939-1946
World Emergency, 1940-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 75, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Finland and France. 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. Documents from Finland include a report of the effect of war on the children of Finland and correspondence regarding a...
Dates of Materials:
1940-1946
World Emergency, 1940-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 76, microdex: 1
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...
Dates of Materials:
1940-1946
World Emergency, 1940-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 76, microdex: 2
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...
Dates of Materials:
1940-1946
World Emergency, circa 1942-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 76, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Newfoundland, the Philippines and Poland. 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. As a strategic military location, St. John's Newfoundland quickly becomes crowded with Canadian and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1942-1946
World Emergency, 1936-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 76, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Romania and South America. 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. Many refugees travel through or seek refuge in Romania and the YWCA assists in providing for the needs of the...
Dates of Materials:
1936-1946
World Emergency, circa 1940-1945
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 77, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. 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. In Brazil, YWCA war relief activities include service to military and seamen and cooperation with the USO. Letters...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1940-1945
World Emergency, circa 1939-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 77, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in India, Southeast Asia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. 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. Correspondence and report from secretaries...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1939-1946
World Emergency, 1940-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 77, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. World Emergency Fund. Beginning in 1937 with an emergency donation to China, the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s World Emergency Committee is established to handle the requests for wartime assistance around the world. The World Emergency Relief Funds provide financial donations, support refugee programs, finance personnel assistance and facilitate the sending of needed supplies. Correspondence, reports and newsletters describe the needs of countries affected by...
Dates of Materials:
1940-1950
World Student Christian Federation and World Student Service Fund, circa 1905-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 147, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the World Student Christian Federation in general and the World Student Service Fund. The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) is an international organization uniting student organizations in the student Christian movement. This final section of WSCF documents contains an assortment of documents including minutes of the European council meetings, pamphlets and reports concerning the purpose, aims and history of the federation, a fundraising handbook and a report on...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1905-1950
World War II committees, minutes and reports, 1941-1945
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 379, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents
The YWCA of the U.S.A. contributes to the World War II efforts nationally and internationally through, relief efforts, support services, advocacy and more. The minutes of the Postwar Reconstruction Leadership Counseling Group document its efforts to recruit and train staff to work with reconstruction efforts. The Committee on Refugees of the National Board is concerned specifically with relief work associated with refugees. The committee keeps informed of national and international refugee...
Dates of Materials:
1941-1945
World War II: International, War relief work, circa 1944-1945
File — Box 1038: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387453], Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
Photographs highlighting the international relief work of the YWCA of the USA during and following World War II.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1944-1945
World's YWCA, circa 1904-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 83, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
World YWCA pamphlets arranged alphabetically by title. Pamphlets are printed for information sharing, fund raising and raising awareness and concern the Christian role of the World YWCA, the activities and development of national YWCA associations, the aims and purposes of the World YWCA, YWCA work with young girls around the world, needs and services for immigrants, working conditions and opportunities for women, women in internment camps during World War II and reconstruction efforts...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1904-1946
World's YWCA, circa 1909-1960
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 83, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
World YWCA pamphlets arranged alphabetically by title and miscellaneous correspondence with the World YWCA. Pamphlets are printed for information sharing, fund raising and raising awareness and concern the Christian role of the World YWCA, the activities and development of national YWCA associations, the aims and purposes of the World YWCA, YWCA work with young girls around the world, needs and services for immigrants, working conditions and opportunities for women, relief work during World...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1909-1960
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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