Young Women's Christian associations -- Philippines

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YWCA volunteer, World War I, YWCA executive, YWCA overseas secretary. Papers are primarily related to her work as an Overseas Secretary for the YWCA of the U.S.A in France and Belgium during and immediately after World War I. A large portion is a typescript of excerpts from Boyd's letters home to her mother. There is also general biographical material and some materials from her time as General Secretary of the YWCA of Manila, Philippines, 1930-33.

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the Philippines is formed in 1926 under the aid of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to provide activities concerning the social, intellectual, spiritual and physical well-being of women and girls. Health education and physical fitness programs are offered at the YWCA center in addition to training programs such as one held at the Philippine Normal School. Pamphlets and reports from these programs demonstrate the wide range of goals and activities such as gymnastics, swimming, dancing,...

Scope and Contents Reports from young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A., staff working in the YWCA of the Philippines report to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Board concerning the progress of YWCA work, requests for assistance and the conditions faced by women in the Philippines. YWCA activities include education and skill training opportunities and recreational activities. A report concerning the "period of silence" from the Philippines gives a narrative...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from the YWCA of the Philippines. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of the Philippines 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 the Philippines and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in the Philippines concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Philippines as well as arrangements for visits the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development and programs of young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Following the end of World War I, the YWCA of the Philippines works with women and girls to cultivate their spiritual, intellectual, mental and physical well-being. Petitions and letters are sent to the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and it is subsequently agreed to support the YWCA formation in the Philippines. The United States supports the work financially as well as by...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from the YWCA of the Philippines. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of the Philippines 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 the Philippines and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in the Philippines concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Philippines as well as arrangements for visits the...

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Interior and exterior photographs of young women's Christian association buildings in rural and urban communities in the Philippines. Some photographs show buildings and facilities in use.

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Photographs of conferences, meetings, camps and programs of the young women's Christian associations in the Philippines.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association health programs in the Philippines including clinics, health education, supplemental nutrition and a swimming class for youth with cerebral palsy.

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....

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Photographs depicting the programs, classes, and services of young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Program elements represented include international programs, a craft goods shop, sewing and dressmaking, hunger relief and nutrition education, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity services, job counseling, and basic education programs.

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Photographs of recreation programs at young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Recreation classes and programs include swimming, hikes, folk and social dancing, outdoor recreation and more and include classes for children through adult.

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Photographs of the teenage programs of young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Photographs show teen leadership, conferences and special events, service projects, classes and groups.

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Photographs depicting women engaged in employment in the Philippines as well as photographs of young women's Christian association programs supporting women's employment. YWCA programs include livestock programs helping women in rural areas and providing sewing machines and instruction. Additional photographs feature nurses training, a group crafting plastic butterflies for the YWCA of the USA national convention, and a work program for women prisoners.

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Photographs of physical education classes for women and children at young women's Christian associations in the Philippines. Classes represented include swimming, Judo, ballet, and general fitness.

Scope and Contents As part of an international cooperative initiative between the YWCA and the YMCA, surveys ore conducted of associations around the world to gain knowledge and context of their work and understanding of the needs of the people. The surveys can then be used to inform future projects and to identify opportunities for development. The report of the survey of the YWCA and YMCA work in the Philippines concerns their historical, social and cultural context, the programs of the associations and the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs and development of young women's Christian associations in South America. The YWCA of the U.S.A. as part of the world's movement of YWCA's and the international organization, World YWCA, participates in this network of associations by offering support to associations, maintaining an awareness of YWCA work and needs in other countries and sending representatives abroad to aid in development. Correspondence and visitation reports submitted to the International...