World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Young Women's Christian associations

Abstract YWCA overseas official. The bulk of the Bessie Boies Cotton Papers focus on her work in the YWCA, particularly during her time in Russia, and the courtship between Cotton and her husband, Thomas. Cotton's papers provide valuable insight into the work of the YWCA in Russia from 1917 to 1919 as well as the conditions in Russia during the Revolution and World War I. Although Cotton worked with several women's rights organizations and groups devoted to promoting peace, there is little evidence...

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YWCA worker. Papers consist primarily of letters and postcards, written by Boynton during her stay in Europe, to her three sisters in Massachusetts. The correspondence gives lively and detailed descriptions of her work at the "Y"--in the canteen, library, and women's department--and her time spent in France, during the war and on Armistice Day.

Abstract In 1917 Russian women within the Kerensky Provisional Government invited the YWCA to help working women, recently granted full civil rights, to prepare themselves for their new role in society. Taylor, who at the time was industrial secretary for the YWCA's regional offices in Minneapolis, and seven other women established Y associations in Petrograd and in Moscow and worked with women's groups in other cities. This collection includes a facsimile of her line diary made during this period, a...

Scope and Contents Minutes of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on Women Workers and World Emergency Fund Committee. The Committee on Women Workers meets to discuss issues concerning labor practices that have arisen due to war work demands during World War II and the needs of women war workers. The World Emergency Fund Committee is responsible for the material and financial support for war relief, managing the relief fund, creating policy concerning the use of the fund and working with local and regional...

Abstract Physical education teacher. The Elizabeth Dickerson Papers are primarily related to her work in Russia on behalf of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Overseas Committee, 1917-19. Materials from this period include correspondence, travel papers, and memorabilia. There are also texts of speeches Dickerson gave in the 1950s-70s about her experiences in Russia. Other materials include a "Grange Booster" speech from 1955, and an autobiographical speech given on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the...

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Photographs of hospital and invalid care programs including hospital volunteers, hospital visitation, World War II USO hospital program, World War I hostess house care, first aid training, and Hannah Harrison School trainees. Several photographs are photocopies of photographs filed elsewhere as indicated on the reproduction.

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Photographs and clippings concerning the 1919 International Conference of Women Physicians. The conference was held in New York City "at the invitation of the YWCA of the USA."

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YWCA volunteer, World War I, YWCA executive, YWCA overseas secretary. Papers are primarily related to her work as an Overseas Secretary for the YWCA of the U.S.A in France and Belgium during and immediately after World War I. A large portion is a typescript of excerpts from Boyd's letters home to her mother. There is also general biographical material and some materials from her time as General Secretary of the YWCA of Manila, Philippines, 1930-33.

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New York. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, studies, program materials, lists of staff and volunteer leaders, materials concerning relationships with local YMCA's and historical notes. Documents concerning the YWCA of Long Island City include correspondence and...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the development of YWCA associations on Long Island and documents concerning developing associations in Medina and Middletown, New York. YWCA of the U.S.A. activity on Long Island began as a response to to the increased need following World War I. The development seems to happen as a reaction to a need and correspondence and reports indicate that the field work in Long Island progressed rapidly in response to need. Beginning in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history, administration, program and management of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New York and notes concerning the development of new associations. The administrative history of the YWCA of Peekskill and the YWCA of Poughkeepsie can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association timelines and fact sheets. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services....

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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.

Abstract The papers provide insight into the life and work of Ruth Woodsmall, an international women's rights advocate, overseas official for the Young Women's Christian Association, and author. Her papers also reflect the status of women in the Middle and Far East as well as post-war (World Wars I and II) conditions in Europe. Woodsmall was an International There is an extensive record of her work for the World YWCA (l9l7-1948) and as Chief of Women's Affairs for the US High Commissioner for...

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The main functions of the Smith Club of Rhode Island are to arrange social events for the alumnae in the state and to fundraise for Smith Fund scholarships. The collection contains correspondence, ephemera, lists, photographs, and a scrapbook.

Scope and Contents Manuals for public speaking on behalf of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and correspondence concerning public speaking engagements. Public speaking manuals provide guidelines for speaking to different audiences, summarize the history and purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., describe the work of the many YWCA of the U.S.A. departments and give tips for public speaking. Included is a manual for speaking about the work of the War Work Council and the contribution women make to the war efforts during World...

Scope and Contents The War Community Service of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of local associations in communities affected by World War II. Many communities are newly industrial communities experiencing population change and growth. Reports from visiting secretaries provide community information and context, describe problems and challenges in the communities, describe what has been accomplished so far in the development of YWCA associations and services and provide a plan for...

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The Committee on Construction and Equipment of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for material needs and construction of hostess houses. Hostess Houses provide a place for women to entertain men and meet with family members in addition to being a safe place for women to stay while visiting military camps. The committee ensures the hostess houses are properly equipped and authorize the purchase of needed equipment including automobiles. 

Scope and Contents The Committee on Foreign Born Women of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for coordinating programming and relief work with foreign-born women in the United States. These activities and programs include translation services, advisory and training services to local associations working with foreign communities, the development of the Polish Grey Samaritans program for relief work in Poland, assisting men and women in securing information...

Scope and Contents The Committee on Organization and Extension of Regular Work of the War Work Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. oversees the development and support of new associations due to the increase demand for work during World War I. Their duties include authorizing expenses for the support of developing associations, allocating staff, reporting to the Executive Committee and maintaining an awareness of wartime needs. The committee and the War Work Council finance and support association work with the...

Scope and Contents The Committee on Organization and Extension of Regular Work of the War Work Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. oversees the development and support of new associations due to the increase demand for work during World War I. Chronological reports of their activities in local communities record important actions taken, equipment and staff needs, excerpts from correspondence between the committee and the local community and import events and challenges the association faces. Reports concern the...

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Proceedings of the conference of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The conference is called to respond to the increase requests for association work and assistance, begin planning work on a national and international scale, and begin initial steps towards implementation. Through addresses and business sessions the attendees learn of the current situations affected by World War I and vote on actions and resolutions concerning planned actions. 

Scope and Contents The Continuation Committee and Post-Continuation Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. are responsible for facilitating the completion of war work activities and transitioning continuing activities to post-war status. The committees' activities include seeing that unpaid bills are paid, determining appropriate uses for money designated as "war money," tracking outstanding expenses and projects and recommending the reassignment of...

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The Executive Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the direction and administration of the War Work Council. The executive committee makes recommendations to the National Board, reviews reports on war work activities, assesses staff and budget needs, reviews reports from committees and reviews recommendations from sub-committees. 

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The Executive Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the direction and administration of the War Work Council. The executive committee makes recommendations to the National Board, reviews reports on war work activities, assesses staff and budget needs, reviews reports from committees and reviews recommendations from sub-committees. 

Scope and Contents The Hostess House Committee of the War Work Council is responsible for the oversight of the hostess house program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. during World War I. Hostess houses are established as a safe place for women visiting military camps to rest, eat and entertain their loved ones. Committee meeting minutes include updates from hostess houses and their needs, requests for new hostess houses, discussion of staff duties and the management of the hostess house and procedures for the hostess...

Scope and Contents The Housing Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the emergency housing needs brought about by the onset of World War I. Housing needs for women increase as they are drawn to cities, industrial centers and military camps for work. The Housing Committee oversees the hostel, hotel, boarding home and room registry programs accommodating such women. At meetings the committee reports on housing needs, construction projects, equipment,...

Scope and Contents The Housing Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the emergency housing needs brought about by the onset of World War I. Housing needs for women increase as they are drawn to cities, industrial centers and military camps for work. The Housing Committee oversees the hostel, hotel, boarding home and room registry programs accommodating such women. At meetings the committee reports on housing needs, construction projects, equipment,...

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Chronological notes for each housing local housing facility of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Notes record building and property leasing, staffing, construction and equipping. Also included in the notes are excerpts from correspondence concerning important events in the life of the houses. Housing notes are arranged alphabetically by city. 

Scope and Contents The Junior Council of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for reporting on local and national war work efforts of young people including local Patriotic Leagues. The microfilm target notes that the minutes of the Junior Council are incomplete. The Land Service Committee of the War Work Council seeks information concerning the working conditions and needs of women participating in agricultural work during World War I in response to a labor...

Scope and Contents The War Work Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is the vehicle through which the YWCA of the U.S.A. organizes, administers and reports on its war work activities at home and abroad. The War Work Council is seen as an extension of the program and mission of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and is accomplished through cooperation with existing divisions of the organization. War relief services include expansion of activities where local associations exist, organizing work near military centers where no...