France

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Documents concerning YWCA work in France and cooperation with the YWCA of the U.S.A. As Hitler comes to power and areas of France are threatened, correspondence and reports describe the effort to assist those affected by the conflict and the political and religious situation in Germany is discussed. Cooperation with the YWCA in France concerns assisting with war work and relief efforts and sharing of practices and training of leaders.

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 The Overseas Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the oversight of war relief overseas being conducted through or supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports to the committee concerning work in France describe the social, economic, political and safety conditions faced by women. In addition, the reports summarize and assess the success of work relief efforts including the work in hostess houses, hostels and foyers....

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...

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Photographs of the work of the YWCA of the USA in France during World War I including foyers, hostess houses, mobil unites, recreation programs, housing, and programs for French war workers.

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Photographs of women employed in war work in France during World War I.