Women -- Thailand

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the functions and staff of the International Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and correspondence and reports of the 1969 International Training Institute hosted by the YWCA of the U.S.A. The International Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for raising awareness of the work of the YWCA throughout the world, supporting international associations communicating the purpose and program of the World YWCA and maintaining international relationships. These...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning young women's Christian association programs and activities in Thailand. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the interests of beginning YWCA activities in Thailand by sending financial contributions as well as by sending staff to Thailand to act as leaders, trainers and advisors. YWCA activities address the physical, mental, spiritual and intellectual growth of the women and girls of Thailand by providing a place for women of all backgrounds to socialize and...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of Thailand begins as a housing program for female college students and develops its programs and services to include many needs. The history of the development of the association is further detailed in historical notes and essays. Annual reports summarize and assess current YWCA activity in Thailand in addition to describing any challenges in the work and the needs of the women in Thailand. Advisory secretaries sent to Thailand from the United States provide training and program...

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Photographs of bazaars, fashion shows and home decorating shows from young women's Christian associations in Thailand. These special events, often held as fundraisers, demonstrate local and international tradition, dress and craft as a way of highlighting local and international custom and fostering world fellowship.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association classes for youth and adults in Thailand including English language, nutrition, cooking, sewing, flower arranging, swimming, and small industries.

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Photographs of young women's Christian association programs and leaders in Thailand. Photographs include images of Marian Anderson visiting a Y-Teen group, a television production of "Snow White," Queen Sirikit visiting a YWCA bazaar, and additional images of members and leaders.

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Negatives from the photograph series of young women's Christian associations in Thailand. Some negatives are accompanied by their corresponding positive and these photographs were digitized. Negatives were not digitized.