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Exchange of persons programs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

British Guiana and Chile, 1951-1959

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents Thirty-first annual report of the YWCA of British Guiana and correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA in Chile. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. aids and supports the development of associations in other countries through developing programs and leadership abroad with the help of American staff, financial support, advice and resource sharing. When the YWCA of Chile is in need of new buildings they appeal to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign...
Dates of Materials: 1951-1959

Foreign Division, 1952-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 233, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. International Leadership Training Project and Pan American Project. As part of its mission, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division seeks to foster international understanding through personal relationships and shared experiences. The International Leadership Training Project funded through a Ford Foundation grant brings young YWCA leaders from around the world to the United States to learn about democratic leadership, develop an understanding of...
Dates of Materials: 1952-1960

Foreign Division, 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 233, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division program and statistics. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division works in the United States and abroad to develop international understanding and strengthen the position of women worldwide. Their program overview for 1960 outlines their work with a short summary of the program in each country. A copy of "At Home Abroad" provides a historical background to the work of the Foreign Division. Statistical summaries titled "World Service...
Dates of Materials: 1951-1960

General administration and United States government, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 234, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the general administration of the YWCA of the U.S.A., YWCA of the U.S.A. correspondence with United States government offices and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s participation in the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid. General administration documents include correspondence, reports and press releases from the General Secretary of the YWCA of the U.S.A., Robert Heller & Associates report recommending the organizational structure of the business...
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960

International Division: Latin America/U.S.A. Project, 1961

 File — Box 1001: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387628], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the YWCA of the USA Foreign Division's Latin America-U.S.A. exchange project, a program encouraging fellowship and understanding between women of young women's Christian associations in Latin America and the United States.

Dates of Materials: 1961

Japan, 1951-1959

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Japan with the YWCA of Japan. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports international associations through financial contributions, resource sharing, supplying staff and arranging leadership training opportunities. Correspondence with American secretaries Doris Boss and Eldri Dieson, and Japanese secretaries Miyako Ishibashi, Yuki Naito and Tamaki Uemura concern administrative matters such as travel and finance in addition to...
Dates of Materials: 1951-1959

Korea, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Korea with the YWCA of Korea. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports international associations through financial contributions, resource sharing, supplying staff and arranging leadership training opportunities. Correspondence with secretaries working with the YWCA of Korea concern administrative matters such as travel and finances, association needs, social, political and economic conditions and association activities....
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960

Lebanon, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YWCA in Lebanon in developing the status of women there. Through programs such as vocational training, hostels and camps the YWCA in Lebanon works to increase opportunities for girls and young women. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these efforts through training, resource sharing and sending staff to work in Lebanon developing local leadership and programs. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division supports Lebanese...
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960

Malaya, circa 1954-1961

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Malaya. Correspondence and reports with YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries working with the YWCA of Malaya describe their experiences working with the association and its members, the social and economic needs of the women, challenges and successes. The report and proceedings of the third biennial conference of the YWCA of Malaya provides an overall view of the work and program of the association. Other documents include reports to the...
Dates of Materials: circa 1954-1961

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1964

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries, participant outlines and an...
Dates of Materials: circa 1964

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1963

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries, participant outlines and evaluations....
Dates of Materials: circa 1963

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1962

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in Asia, with special concentration on India, to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The report of the project to the United State Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, summarizes the program contents and includes itineraries,...
Dates of Materials: circa 1962

National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 242, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Documents are grouped by those pertaining to trip preparation and those concerning the trip...
Dates of Materials: 1960

National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1958-1959

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 243, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA USSR exchange program. The National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA exchange program with the Soviet Union is an opportunity for students from the United States and the Soviet Union to spend time in each other's countries, develop international understanding, learn leadership skills and share their own experiences with others. Preparatory materials include travel advice for Americans visiting the Soviet Union and study...
Dates of Materials: 1958-1959

Outside organizations: Foreign and peace, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 236, microdex: 10
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s communication with or relationship to outside organizations for foreign affairs and peace. The YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts development programs in foreign countries and as such, has occasion to work with or cooperate with other agencies with foreign interests. Documents include requests for grants from the Asia Foundation, the Conference of Asian Affairs Inc.'s request for a completed questionnaire on American interests in Asia, correspondence...
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960

Philippines, Poland and Samoa, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 232, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the young women's Christian associations in the Philippines, Poland and American Samoa. Work with the YWCA in the Philippines includes a leadership training project conducted in cooperation with the Asia Foundation. Correspondence and reports include descriptions and assessments of the training program. Correspondence with Aurea Del Carmen of the YWCA of the Philippines includes association updates and reports and requests for support....
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960

Programs and projects: Asian seminar, circa 1960-1969

 File — Box 1041: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387693], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

The Asian Study Seminar of the National Student YWCA is an opportunity for students and faculty to connect with student and faculty in India to increase international understanding and bring back their new experiences, knowledge and skills to their home institutions and student associations. The only identified photographs are from Japan and those make up the majority of the photographs included here.

Dates of Materials: circa 1960-1969

Programs and projects: U.S.A./U.S.S.R. exchange, 1963, undated

 File — Box 1041: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387693], Folder: 14
Scope and Contents

Group photographs from the 1963 USA/USSR student exange program for student associations and one photograph from an unidentified year.

Dates of Materials: 1963; undated

World YWCA, 1961-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 294, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Annual reports and conference documents of the World YWCA. The World YWCA is the international organization comprised of autonomous national associations that include the YWCA of the U.S.A. Their annual reports review the work of the World YWCA over the reporting period, highlight some work of national associations and present the challenges that associations and the world organization may be facing. Membership conferences convene in between meetings of the World Council to encourage...
Dates of Materials: 1961-1970