Outdoor recreation

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Photographs of YWCA of the USA camps and camp activities including sports, swimming, hiking, bible studies, horseback riding, and pageants.

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Photographs highlighting conservation and nature programs from local asssociations including neighborhood improvement, gardening, and community recreation. A photograph of young gardeners at the Neighbobrhood House in Berlin, Germany is also included with these photographs.

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Photographs highlighting camping and outdoor recreation programs in the YWCA of the USA including camp facilities, hiking, horseback riding, camp preparation, arts and crafts, and camp meetings.

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Photographs from the second YWCA of the USA conference on outdoor recreation and convservation held at the Grand Tetons National Park. Photographs include images of the park, the Gros Ventre Slide interpretive trail ceremonies, delegates, leaders, and hikes. At least one of the photographs has 1964 written in pencil on the back and may refer to the first conservation conference.

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Photographs of YWCA of the USA vacation homes and members using the facilities and ground. Also included are reproductions of advertisements and magazine clippings concerning the homes.

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Photographs of the Y-Teen work camp in Grand Teton National Park working with the United States Forest Service creating the Gros Ventre Interpretive Tail. Photographs include images of the trail, participants doing trail work, placing signs, camping activities, trail dedication ceremonies, scenes, and the presentation of a film to the White House.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. day and residential camping programs, a statement of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s stance on communism and a report explaining the theory, practice and implications of communism. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations operate residential and day camp programs to provide outdoor recreation for all of its members. Directories of residential camps lists the camp, its address and capacity. A series of resolutions passed in response to the success...

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Photographs highlighting programs and activities for teenage girls at local YWCA associations. Photographed activities include day trips and beach outings, hikes, service projects, religious activities, meetings of teenage groups, and other social activities. Many of the local associations are identified on the backs of the photographs.

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Photographs from student YWCA conferences in the Central region, often referred to as the Geneva region, roughly covering midwestern states. Many conferences were held at the Lake Geneva camp and conferences grounds and photographs include images of students participating in camp activities such as lakeside recreation, hikes, pageants, and swimming in addition to posed group photographs. Later conferences were often co-ed and included delegates from student YMCA associations.

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Photographs of the Pacific Northwest regional conferences of student YWCA's. Conferences were often held at camp groups and conference grounds and identified camps include Seabeck. Photographs include posed and candid group and individual portraits as well as photographs of camp activities and outdoor recreation. Later conferences appear to be co-ed, likely with student YMCA's.

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Photographs from eastern regional conferences of student YWCA's held at Silver Bay.

Scope and Contents Educational work in the YWCA of the U.S.A. takes on several forms and purposes but is part of their overall goal to develop the whole woman and girl. Education efforts are directed towards personal growth, social and economic issues, health, home economics and professional guidance. During the Depression, leisure time activities became important due to high levels of unemployment. Teaching the importance of leisure time activities and healthy and productive choices encourages personal growth...

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Photographs from regional YWCA of the USA conferences for women employed in industry or business including group photographs. Many conferences were held at camp grounds or similar recreation facitlities and photographs include images of women participating in outdoor recreation.

Scope and Contents YWCA Job Corps was a program that provided lodging, basic education and job training for young women in need. The program was part of an initiative launched by the United States Department of Labor and the Economic Security Act. The YWCA of the USA program utilized its existing structure and expertise to train Job Corps members and provide basic education for the completion of high school equivalency exams, access to health care and counseling, and instruction in life skills through shared...

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The YWCA of the USA and its associations conducted work at mill villages providing services, recreation, and clubs to women and their families living and working in mill villages. Photographs include images of women working in mills, mill village housing and camps, a secretary's house, and club programs. Photographed activities include recreation programs for children and adults, classes, and celebrations.

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Photograph series promoting Y-Teen Week, an annual celebration and promotion of the Y-Teen program of the YWCA of the USA. The 1979 series features Y-Teens and leaders enjoying a variety of activities in Central Park demonstrating the theme, "Teen Energy." Photographs promoting the 1982 Y-Teen Week center around four Y-Teens posed together and separate.

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Photographs highlighting sports and recreation program for women and girls at community YWCA of the USA associations.

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Photographs of participants, leaders, sessions, and activities from regional and national YWCA of the USA Y-Teen conferences.

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Photographs of YWCA of the USA regional conferences for younger girls and Girl Reserves including posed group photographs and candid photographs of conference programs and activities. Many of these conferences were held at camp facilities and included recreation as part of their program in addition to conference sessions.