Women -- Political activity

Scope and Contents Documents concerning desegregation and inclusivity in the YWCA of the U.S.A. including, national policies and statements on diversity and inclusivity as well as local association practices. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has a history of inclusive national policy that begins taking on more intentional practices as the racial tensions in the United States rise. Reports include YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board progress reports of the steps towards total racial integration, a general report on the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. institutes and workshops on implementing interracial policy and Gladys Gilkey Calkins' thesis "The Negro in the YWCA." The YWCA of the U.S.A. offers workshops and training for leaders to develop skills for implementing interracial policy, increasing interracial awareness and sharing ideas and methods for creating a racially inclusive program. Notes, reports and preparatory materials for the Institute on Intergroup Relations and Workshop on...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s interracial policies, methods of fighting racism and involvement in anti-racism movements. "Methods of Combating Discriminations," a report submitted to the World YWCA provides an overview of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s history as an inclusive movement and outlines the current inclusive principles that guide the organization. Student associations have an outspoken and active role in the desegregation movements and anti-racism efforts of the YWCA of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. interracial work and civil rights and race issues in the United States. Materials begin with a description of what is known in the YWCA of the U.S.A. as "The Height incident," an incident of racial discrimination against Dorothy Height on a train. Correspondence to and from the Pennsylvanian Railroad Company concern the mistreatment of Dorothy Height on her way from Dayton, OH to Pittsburgh, PA and a written account by Dorothy Height describes the...

Scope and Contents Proposal to the United States Department of Labor for leadership training in the Work Incentive Program (WIN) and correspondence and statements concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s positions on labor laws and policy. The WIN proposal requests funding for training for local associations interested in participating in the program. It suggests utilizing the strengths of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its associations to establish a relationship with the WIN program and through that relationship and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning labor legislation, standards and strikes in the United States in addition to bulletins addressing unemployment and the Great Depression. Documents include educational materials for local associations, discussions and descriptions of YWCA of the U.S.A. positions labor issues and policies, suggestions for getting involved and advocating for causes, and data and reports from local groups and associations. In addition, materials include summaries of proposed or passed...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. and labor issues in the United States. Letters to political representatives and official statements of the YWCA of the U.S.A. concerning migrant labor in the United Sates document their position in support of or opposition to legislation. For women in the workforce, the YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for equal pay, labor standards and opportunity. The report "Women in the 60's: Their job world" is an overview of a conference discussion the outlook...

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Subcommittees of the Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are responsible for specific tasks, projects or social issues often in response to pressing social, economic and political issues. The minutes and reports are arranged alphabetically by subcommittee Ad Hoc Committee on New Focus through International Subcommittee.

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Subcommittees of the Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are responsible for specific tasks, projects or social issues often in response to pressing social, economic and political issues. The minutes and reports are arranged alphabetically by subcommittee Ad Hoc Committee on New Focus through International Subcommittee.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs, administration and members of the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Saint Louis, Missouri. Letters with local, regional and national staff are often seeking or giving advice about association life and can offer a look into the challenges, management and daily issues that arise in local associations and administration handbooks demonstrate the structure and function of the administrative duties of local associations. Several reports and letters concern the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning organizations with whom the YWCA of the U.S.A. shared common goals, including information regarding the activities of the organization and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the organization. Correspondence with the American Committee for Non-Participation in Japanese Aggression describes the purpose of the organization and discusses the nature of student support of the group. Lists from the Henry Street Settlement Committee for Vocational Scholarships track YWCA...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Council of Women, a women's organization formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, activities and methods of women's work, share information through publishing bulletins and collect and make available documents from participating organizations. In addition, the National Council of Women maintains a connection to the International Council of Women. Meeting records, pamphlets, correspondence and bulletins concern the progress made for the status of women,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Council of Women, a women's organization formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, activities and methods of women's work, share information through publishing bulletins and collect and make available documents from participating organizations. In addition, the National Council of Women maintains a connection to the International Council of Women. Meeting records, pamphlets, correspondence and bulletins concern the progress made for the status of women,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the women's organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their relationship to those organizations. Through the sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities and committees or simply through awareness of other women's organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. contributes to the common cause of the betterment of women's lives. Included are documents concerning Altrusa Clubs, the Institute for Women's Professional...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning outside organizations of interest to the YWCA of the U.S.A. including those working with women and youth. The YWCA of the U.S.A., as a large national women's organization frequently has need to cooperate with and stay informed of the work work of outside organizations. Correspondence, reports and minutes document the relationship the YWCA of the U.S.A. has with women's organizations and youth organizations. In addition to materials concerning their relationships with...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for global peace and disarmament as part of its mission toward the betterment of life for women and all world citizens. Through pamphlets, bulletins, articles, reports and books they encourage education on matters of global politics, military training, peace, neutrality, munitions and war. These materials often present arguments for and against positions, discuss applicable laws and legislation, suggest ways in which women can become involved in peace...

Scope and Contents Statements and memorandums concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on peace and documents concerning personnel policies and services. In response to the international political climate and developments in the atomic age, the YWCA of the U.S.A., through its public affairs programs, releases a statement on peace. Additional position statements concern the Atoms for Peace program and its relationship to the United Nations, disarmament, universal military training and the food for peace...

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The collection contains the records of the Worcester Women's Center, a center providing information and support to women in the Worcester area, as well as tapes of Penny Sablove's weekly radio program, "Women's Voice."

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs programs regarding civil rights. Operation Opportunity is a project aimed at facilitating compliance to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with special attention to the public accommodations. The program targets specific southern communities and uses education and community action to increase racial understanding and facilitate a smooth adoption of the Civil Rights Act in communities. Memorandums, statements and planning notes discuss...

Scope and Contents The National Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for maintaining awareness of the social, political and economic issues affecting women in the United States, recommending a program of action and providing resources to the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations in support of its program. The committee's charter establishes these purposes and functions and official statements and recommendations from the committee highlight program...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the national public affairs programs of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Public affairs programs, recommended by the National Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A., outline social, political and economic issues that the YWCA of the U.S.A. commits to addressing at a national and local level. The program emphases released in summary reports include reasons why they are selected, how the issue should be addressed and goals of the programs. In 1964 a voter registration...

Scope and Contents Issues of the "Public Affairs New Service," the bulletin of the public affairs department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The public affairs program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. disseminates information on topics of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, national and global politics and the role of women. The bulletin provides information on highlighted issues in addition to raising discussion questions and providing discussion guides. The...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs reports and documents concerning public affairs program development, civil liberties, the national business and professional project, propaganda. The public affairs program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. disseminates information on topics of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, racism, civil rights, federal services, national and global politics, the role of Christianity in social action and the role of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program committee and civil rights issues. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Public Affairs Committee is responsible for developing the public affairs program informed by national and local issues and supporting the implementation of the program on the national and local level. Public affairs programs address social, economic and political issues by recommending actions, issuing statements, writing to members of the government and circulating...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs newsletters. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization. Newsletters highlight current public affairs issues providing context, background and actions needed. In addition, the newsletters clarify the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on certain issues or...

Scope and Contents Issues of the "Public Affairs New Service," the bulletin of the public affairs department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The public affairs program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. disseminates information on topics of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, racism, civil rights, federal services, national and global politics, the role of Christianity in social action and the role of women. The bulletin provides information on highlighted issues in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the public affairs programs of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The public affairs program disseminates information and decides the national emphases on issues of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, racism, civil rights, federal services, national and global politics, the role of Christianity in social action and the role of women. Pamphlets are frequently used for educational purposes and often contain facts regarding a...

Scope and Contents Program materials and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Freedom Agenda Project. The Freedom Agenda Project is a program organized nationally encouraging local associations and communities to engage in discussions of civil liberties, democracy and constitutional rights. A national training program offers leaders an opportunity to discuss the central issues. The trainees then agree to bring their knowledge back to their community, train their peers and organize community discussion...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program, office and positions. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization as an agent for social change. The national public affairs program is adopted at each convention cycle and include issues of national and international importance....

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...