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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Conferences, 1962-1963

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 285, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1963 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials: 1962-1963

Girl Reserve conferences, 1945-1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the southern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives...
Dates of Materials: 1945-1946

International Division: World Fellowship Week, vespers and observance, circa 1950-1977

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates of Materials: circa 1950-1977

Interracial, 1917-1946

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 108, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous pamphlets concerning YWCA work with African Americans as well as issues surrounding race and discrimination. Several pamphlets are attributed to Dorothy Height. This microdex contains pamphlets arranged alphabetically by title A through S. 

Dates of Materials: 1917-1946

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 306, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: 1970

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, 1968

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 306, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: 1968

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, 1967

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 306, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: 1967

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, 1965-1966

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 306, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: 1965-1966

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1964

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 307, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
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: 307, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
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: 307, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: circa 1962

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1960-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 307, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the 1961 National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar followed by documents concerning all National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA summer projects and documents concerning the administration, functions and staff of the National Student Council YMCA and YWCA (NSCY). The Washington student seminar is a summer project combines work experience with discussion forums and an introduction to Washington DC to...
Dates of Materials: circa 1960-1970

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, 1969

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 306, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Reports, applications and information for participants of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA Washington student seminar. The summer seminar combines work experience with discussion forum and an introduction to Washington DC to offer participants the chance to study and explore the political system of the United States and major national issues. Student's and leader's reports include course summaries, evaluations and program assessments. Additional documents include pamphlets...
Dates of Materials: 1969

National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1951-1958

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 243, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) summer projects. NSCY summer projects combine work experience, discussion sessions and group living to offer student participants a chance to expand job experiences, develop personally and spiritually and meet students from other associations. Summer projects focus on different areas of development and experience including the federal government processes and legislators, community service, social work, employment in...
Dates of Materials: 1951-1958

National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 243, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) Washington, D.C. project. NSCY summer projects combine work experience, discussion sessions and group living to offer student participants a chance to expand job experiences, develop personally and spiritually and meet students from other associations. At the Washington Student Citizenship seminar participants gain an understanding of the democratic process in the United States, work in a federal agency and learn...
Dates of Materials: 1951-1960

Programs and projects: Washington Student Citizenship Seminar, 1951, undated

 File — Box 1041: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387693], Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the Washington Student Citizenship Seminar for student members of the YWCA and YMCA.

Dates of Materials: 1951; undated

Real estate, 1918-1949

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning the lease, purchase, sale, use, management and maintenance of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings and properties including information on the proposed international center and the closing of regional offices. 

Dates of Materials: 1918-1949

Real estate, 1919-1923

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning the lease, purchase, sale, use, management and maintenance of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings and properties in Washington D.C. 

Dates of Materials: 1919-1923

Real estate, 1918

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning the lease, purchase, sale, use, management and maintenance of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings and properties in Washington D.C. 

Dates of Materials: 1918

Real estate, circa 1918-1944

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 126, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning the lease, purchase, sale, use, management and maintenance of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings and properties in Washington D.C. 

Dates of Materials: circa 1918-1944

World War I: Housing and recreation, Washington, D.C., circa 1914-1920

 File — Box 1037: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387396], Folder: 18
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the YWCA country club in Washington, D.C.

Dates of Materials: circa 1914-1920

World's YWCA, 1920-1924, 1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 81, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the international conferences of the World Young Women's Christian Associations in Washington D.C., St. Wolfgang, Austria and Champery, Switzerland in addition to materials from the 1946 leadership conference in Schloss Hunigen, Switzerland. Delegates to the World YWCA Conferences meet to united under a common purpose and aim, discuss and vote on matters the effect the international organization and discuss the future of the YWCA international movement. Discussions...
Dates of Materials: 1920-1924, 1946