Women -- Chile

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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history, development and program of young women's Christian associations in Chile. Beginning in 1920, the YWCA of Chile works toward the improvement of women's social, spiritual, physical and intellectual growth. YWCA activities in Chile are supported in part by the YWCA of the U.S.A. through financial assistance and through sending secretaries to Chile to serve as advisors and leaders. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. invites Chilean women to visit the Unites...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Chile. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Chile by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Chile and its service to the women there. In addition, YWCA of Chile staff may visit the United States or exchange ideas and resources with secretaries there. Correspondence from secretaries in the Chile concern travel arrangements for...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Chile. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Chile by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Chile and its service to the women there. In addition, YWCA of Chile staff may visit the United States or exchange ideas and resources with secretaries there. Correspondence from secretaries in the Chile concern travel arrangements for...

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Photographs of the interiors and exteriors of young women's Christian association buildings in Chile. Some photographs depict buildings and facilities in use.

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Photographs of YWCA Camp Olmué in Valparaiso, Chile. The young women's Christian association in Chile uses the camp to host day camp programs, overnights and a special experimental camp for handicapped children. Photographs show campers swimming, hiking, making crafts, socializing and participating in other outdoor recreation.

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Photographs of programs for children in young women's Christian associations in Chile. These programs include preschools, kindergartens and day care in addition to family services and recreation opportunities for local children.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association health programs, classes and services for children and families in Chile. Photographed activities include health education classes, child and infant care classes and services for handicapped children.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association mothers' clubs in Chile. These clubs provide skills training, social activities and community projects for mothers of young children.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association physical education classes and recreation programs. Physical education and gym classes include swimming, dance and "slimnastics" while recreation activities include co-ed picnics, singing and folkdance.