Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Scope and Contents Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America call to convention and bulletins. Bulletins sent out to delegates prior to the convention communicate information necessary for preparation for the meetings and business sessions of the coming convention. These bulletins include background information and history on the discussion of the membership basis, proposed changes to the constitution, information on assemblies and group meetings and...

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Completed applications for credentials for the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America for city, rural and town, and student departments, as well as for the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board and special representatives. Applications from each local association include a list of delegates and their name, address, position, and church membership. 

Scope and Contents The official report from the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. concerning the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The report begins with a description of the purpose of the National Board and an update on the developments in YWCA associations with groups such as the city, rural, student, and foreign departments, employed women, Native American women and young girls. Following this are summaries of actions taken at the...

Scope and Contents Stenotype and printed proceedings for the Ninth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The detailed proceedings follow the convention meetings, discussions, and addresses from the opening remarks to the final adjournment. Business sessions present arguments for and discussions about proposed changes to the constitution in addition to other issues to be decided at a national level. A strict democratic procedure is followed to nominate and...

Scope and Contents Materials documenting the business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies at the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Each assembly meets separately to discuss and vote on issues unique to their own departments and unique interests and then present their findings to the general convention audience. Business and Professional and Industrial Assemblies discuss the labor movement, problems and issues encountered by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Ninth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America including correspondence regarding arranging fair accommodations for African American delegates, pageant programs, worship services and a published version of Rev. Charles W. Gilkey's address, "New Frontiers for Faith." Meeting minutes and reports of special interest groups including publicity, Girl Reserve, camp, finance, foreign work and health education document...

Scope and Contents Case studies and records of labor issues arranged alphabetically by city or town covering Canton, Ohio through Muncie, Indiana. Materials include overviews of conflicts and negotiations, suggested actions, resolutions, recommendations for conflict management, and other documents. In addition, materials may address union disputes, internal conflicts regarding policies and labor activities, anti-union efforts, and other matters relating to labor work. Material relating to Harlan, Kentucky...

Scope and Contents Proceedings for meetings of The National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.) prior to the biennial YWCA of the U.S.A. national conventions. As the employee association for secretaries in the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security. Daily bulletins and a worship service program are included for the Detroit, Michigan convention in addition to the...

Scope and Contents Proceedings of the National Student Conference, the first national joint conference of the student divisions of the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. The conference is organized in response to the growing desire from students members for cooperation between the two movements and provides an opportunity for students to discuss national and international issues with other students from around the nation. Speakers and discussions address such topics as the role of religion and the student...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and evaluation of YWCA of the U.S.A. National Faculty-Student Conference and national student conferences. The National Faculty-Student Conference is called to examine the role of religion and religious organizations in higher education and the lives of college students. In addition to conference materials documents include record of the conference's efforts to be inclusive in attendance and accommodations. A letter to student christian...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, development, and administration of the YWCA of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with further form and topical designations on the microfilm. The administration and development of the affiliated association is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. These administrative documents are followed by the report "Priorities and Potentials for Program Development in the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee" by Rhetta Arter. Visitation reports include program...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Madison, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Documents are arranged alphabetically by area with further topical and form designations on the microfilm. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history, affiliation, program and activities of the YWCA of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and its international institute. The administrative and organizational history of the association can be traced through its constitutions, bylaws, fact sheets and historical notes. In addition, correspondence and questionnaires concerning association buildings and finance document the administrative and operational aspects of those parts of the association. Studies, conducted by outside...