Women -- Political activity
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 178 Collections and/or Records:
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1959-1965
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 363, microdex: 11
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...
Dates of Materials:
1959-1965
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1955-1958
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 1
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...
Dates of Materials:
1955-1958
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1950-1954
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 2
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...
Dates of Materials:
1950-1954
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1944-1949
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 3
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...
Dates of Materials:
1944-1949
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1939-1943
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 4
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...
Dates of Materials:
1939-1943
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1934-1938
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 5
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...
Dates of Materials:
1934-1938
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1931-1933
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 6
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...
Dates of Materials:
1931-1933
Public Affairs Committee minutes and reports, 1922-1930
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 364, microdex: 7
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...
Dates of Materials:
1922-1930
Public information, publications and publicity, circa 1913-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. publicity policy and implementation. The YWCA of the U.S.A., being a national association of local associations, utilizes several forms of publicity to communicate a unified goal and vision to the public in addition to within the YWCA of the U.S.A. Radio programs are used to share information about the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as to educate the listeners about public affairs programs and issues important to the YWCA of the U.S.A. members. Radio...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1913-1950
Religion, 1926-1949
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 127, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Religion and Nationality Institute and the role of women in religion. The Department of Study of the YWCA of the U.S.A. organizes the Religion and Nationality Institute for professional YWCA of the U.S.A. staff in the northeast to learn more about working with women and girls from diverse nationalities and religious backgrounds. Course outlines and correspondence concern the topics that will be covered and the planning of the institute. Concerning...
Dates of Materials:
1926-1949
Swanee Hunt papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00721
Abstract
Ambassador; Clergy member; Composer; Feminist; Foundation executive; Marriage counselor; Philanthropist; Political activist; Professor; Photographer; Reproductive health advocate; Rancher. The papers well document Ambassador Hunt's service as the American Ambassador in Austria during a most volatile period and her efforts to provide programming to assist, especially women, in the aftermath of the break up of the Soviet Union and during the Bosnian War. Materials include correspondence,...
Dates of Materials:
1968 - 2015
Third World Women's Alliance, Bay Area chapter records
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00697
Abstract
Global women of color reproductive rights and social justice organization. TWWA broadened the scope of women's activism to address issues such as sterilization abuse, infant mortality, welfare rights, and low-wage work. The orientation of TWWA towards the "third world" brought the struggles, condition, and status of women in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to the forefront. The bulk of the records focus on the the West Coast and Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area Chapters of the...
Dates of Materials:
1971 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1971-1977
Turkey, 1910-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 64, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA service centers in Turkey. They YWCA of the U.S.A. begins an interest in the women of Turkey prior to World War I and begins official work as part of the war relief efforts. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the service centers in Turkey financially as well as by sending secretaries to act as leaders and advisors and to report back on YWCA activity to the United States. The aims of the service centers are to provide a place for the mental, physical and intellectual...
Dates of Materials:
1910-1950
United States Government, 1942-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 95, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the United States government as well as their involvement in politics and public policy as it relates to the program and values of the organization. The United States Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid records are comprised of data on money spent on social welfare aid in various foreign countries and also includes a letter stating the purpose of the committee and listing the registered agencies. Department of the Army...
Dates of Materials:
1942-1950
United States Government, 1920-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 95, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the United States government as well as their involvement in politics and public policy as it relates the the program and values of the organization. The United States Department of Defense materials are comprised of a letter to Anna M. Rosenberg congratulating her on her appointment as Assistant Secretary for Defense. Following this is the subject file for the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. These materials are reports...
Dates of Materials:
1920-1950
War work, 1937-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 250, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the USO and their history of war work followed by an index to YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board actions concerning national defense. The role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in USO as well as the role of community volunteers and program objectives are documented in statements, program guides, memorandums and reports. Publicity materials include a handbook for public speakers speaking on the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the USO, sample radio...
Dates of Materials:
1937-1960
Women of Color Resource Center records
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00718
Abstract
Women of color grassroots network; Welfare rights, reproductive rights, and women's health advocacy organization in Oakland, California. Records include publications, pamphlets and catalogs of the WCRC; programming materials, conference reports, background research files, and audiovisual material.
Dates of Materials:
1984 - 2011
World War II committees, minutes and reports, 1941-1945
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 379, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents
The YWCA of the U.S.A. contributes to the World War II efforts nationally and internationally through, relief efforts, support services, advocacy and more. The minutes of the Postwar Reconstruction Leadership Counseling Group document its efforts to recruit and train staff to work with reconstruction efforts. The Committee on Refugees of the National Board is concerned specifically with relief work associated with refugees. The committee keeps informed of national and international refugee...
Dates of Materials:
1941-1945
World's YWCA, 1931-1951
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 79, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the conferences of the World YWCA World Council. International conferences of the legislative body of the World YWCA meet periodically to unite under a shared vision and purpose, discuss and agree on positions of political and social action, hear updates from YWCA associations, discuss the relationships within the World YWCA and discuss the role of Christianity and religion in the organization and as it concerns women globally. As the first World Council conference since...
Dates of Materials:
1931-1951
World's YWCA, 1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Attendance documents, budgets, bulletins and delegate folders for the World YWCA World Council conference in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. International conferences of the legislative body of the World YWCA meet periodically to unite under a shared vision and purpose, discuss and agree on positions of political and social action, hear updates from YWCA associations, discuss the relationships within the World YWCA and discuss the role of Christianity and religion in the organization and as it...
Dates of Materials:
1938
World's YWCA, 1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Information sheets, discussion guides, documents from discussions of the ecumenical movement, minutes and planning materials for the World YWCA World Council conference in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. International conferences of the legislative body of the World YWCA meet periodically to unite under a shared vision and purpose, discuss and agree on positions of political and social action, hear updates from YWCA associations, discuss the relationships within the World YWCA and discuss the role...
Dates of Materials:
1938
World's YWCA, 1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Reports, worship programs, and conference programming materials for the World YWCA Council conference in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. International conferences of the legislative body of the World YWCA meet periodically to unite under a shared vision and purpose, discuss and agree on positions of political and social action, hear updates from YWCA associations, discuss the relationships within the World YWCA and discuss the role of Christianity and religion in the organization and as it...
Dates of Materials:
1938
World's YWCA, 1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Addresses, conference statistics, Womans Press articles, conference actions and other documents concerning the World YWCA Council conference in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. International conferences of the legislative body of the World YWCA meet periodically to unite under a shared vision and purpose, discuss and agree on positions of political and social action, hear updates from YWCA associations, discuss the relationships within the World YWCA and discuss the role of Christianity and...
Dates of Materials:
1938
World's YWCA, 1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning a Canada-United States conference of Young Women's Christian Associations. The conference, following the World YWCA World Council conference in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, invites visiting guests to attend and discuss the YWCA activities in their national associations. Topics discussed at the World Council conference are further explored here including the role of women in the ecumenical movement, the role of Christian women in social and economic change, the changing role...
Dates of Materials:
1938
World's YWCA, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the South American regional conference of World Young Women's Christian Associations in Piriapolis, Uruguay. Leaders from South American associations gather to unite under common cause, discuss matters affecting women in South America and to encourage international cooperation. Conference reports summarize actions and discussions concerning the role of women in the Christian movement, the role of the women's Christian movement, social work, employed women, international...
Dates of Materials:
1936
World's YWCA, 1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the North American regional conference of World Young Women's Christian Associations in Toronto, Canada. North American national associations meet to united under common purpose, discuss matters of common need and to discuss their role in the international YWCA movement. As the political and economic situation changes the conference explores the role of women in social and political change, the role of the Christian emphasis in the world movement, international relations...
Dates of Materials:
1937
World's YWCA, 1934-1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 80, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the regional conference of World Young Women's Christian Associations in Ceylon, the International Study Conference for Workers Among Boys and Girls of Secondary Schools in Dassel, Germany and the meeting of the World YWCA World Council in Geneva, Switzerland. National associations from the Pacific region meet in Ceylon to discuss the role of women in the Christian movement, the role of women in social and political change and international relations. The regional...
Dates of Materials:
1934-1936
Young adults, 1952-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 251, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
YWCA of the U.S.A. young adult program materials, regional council meeting minutes and reports, and a brief history of work with young employed women in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional young adult councils meet to discuss and plan regional program and are an intermediary between the National Young Adult Council and local associations with young adult programs. Minutes and reports are grouped by region and arranged chronologically. The National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s "A Brief...
Dates of Materials:
1952-1960
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
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