World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, African American

Photographs of the YWCA of the USA's early work with African American women and girls including images of conference attendees, student work conferences, leaders, Girl Reserves, and hostess houses.

Two photographs from the YWCA hostess house at Camp Funston, a photograph of Tsianina Redfeather and a photograph of soldiers in front of the house. The caption of the second photograph indicates that this was a hostess house serving African American military and their family and friends.

Photographs of YWCA hostess house buildings, interiors, and leisure activities at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Photographs include images of the separate hostess house for the African American soldiers.

Photographs of YWCA hostess houses in New York State and three in New York City. Photographs include images of leisure activities, registration, staff, facilities, family visitation and facilitites, and visitors. The hostess house at Camp Upton, Yaphank, Long Island specifies that it is for African American military and visitors.

Photographs of YWCA hostess houses in Ohio at Camp Sherman and Wilbur Wright Field. Photographs include interior and exterior shots, leisure activities, staff, and residents.

Photographs of YWCA hostess houses in South Carolina at Camp Jackson, Camp Sevier, Camp Wadsworth, and Parris Island. Photographs include images of buildings, facilities, staff, guests, and dedications.

Photographs of YWCA of the USA housing and recreation programs for women war workers in New York including cafeterias, leisure activities, a club for nurses, social events, and a separate club for African American war workers and military.