Young Women's Christian associations -- Uruguay

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development of a YWCA in Columbia, YWCA of the U.S.A. work with the YWCA of Uruguay, the Latin American Training School and YWCA of the U.S.A. activities in South America. Bernice Miller, advisory secretary to the YWCA of Uruguay, writes to the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. reporting of her work, requesting support and advice and working out administrative matters. In addition, correspondence includes notifications of Ms. Miller's award of an Oberlin...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of Uruguay and the advancement and development of the women of Uruguay. Beginning around 1920 with visits from foreign YWCA secretaries, the YWCA of Uruguay provides a space for women and girls to gather and offers housing, dining facilities, recreation opportunities, classes, camps and more. Reports and correspondence assess the current YWCA work in Uruguay, make recommendations for the future, and discuss matters concerning the staffing, organization and...

Scope and Contents Staff correspondence and reports from staff in Uruguay and additional documents concerning YWCA activities in Uruguay. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Uruguay with financial grants, sending secretaries to serve as leaders, trainers and advisors by inviting secretaries from Uruguay to visit the United States. Staff reports describe the YWCA activities in Uruguay, assess current and future needs, make recommendations and request further resources and staff. The YWCA of Uruguay...

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Photographs of young women's Christian association members, programs and activities in Uruguay. Photographed programs and activities include camps for girls, recreation, dances, conferences, nursery schools, and classes.