Romania

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development and programs of young women's Christian associations in Romania. Following World War I, the YWCA of the U.S.A. begins efforts to establish YWCA activities in Romania. Initial activities assist in relief efforts, establishing business and industrial associations, working with students and other activities to address the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the women and girls of Romania. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these activities by...

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Group photographs and one portrait of young women's Christian association members in Romania.

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Reports of the work in Italy, Poland and Romania of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the Overseas Committee. Reports describe the social, economic, political and safety conditions faced by women in addition to summarizing and assessing the successes and challenges of war relief efforts. Correspondence and reports from secretaries provide a first hand account of the scenes and intimate description of conditions.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Romania and South America. 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. Many refugees travel through or seek refuge in Romania and the YWCA assists in providing for the needs of the...