Race relations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 291 Collections and/or Records:
Virginia, circa 1921-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 217, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning affiliated and developing YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Virginia arranged alphabetically by town beginning with Alexandria and ending with Covington. For affiliated associations documents include administrative records, historical notes, visitation reports and advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders. In cases where associations cease operations, documents include correspondence, reports and administrative records concerning their disaffiliation in...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1921-1950
Virginia, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 1
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Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Danville, Virginia and its branch for African American women, the United States Department of Labor Statistics report "The Impact of War on the Hampton Roads Area" and correspondence and reports concerning the development of an association in Hopewell. Visitation reports from field secretaries, advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders and industrial program reports concern the YWCA of Danville's programs activities and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
Virginia, circa 1912-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, history and affiliation of the YWCA of Lynchburg, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. The administrative and organizational history of the association can be traced through it application for affiliation, constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes. Program, leadership and activities are described and assessed in visitation reports from field secretaries and industrial...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1950
Virginia, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, history and affiliation of the YWCA of Norfolk, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. The administrative and organizational history of the association can be traced through it application for affiliation, constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes. Program, leadership and activities are described and assessed in visitation reports from field secretaries and industrial...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Virginia, circa 1918-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Onancock and Penniman, Virginia and the history, affiliation and disaffiliation of the associations in Petersburg and Portsmouth. For the developing associations, letters of inquiry are met with responses from national representatives as to the next steps for organizing an association. Penniman's development progresses to visitations and the initial steps towards organization before the efforts are abandoned due to a...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1918-1950
Virginia, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the history, affiliation, programs and policies of the YWCA of Richmond, Virginia. The administrative history of the association can be traced through its constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes and timelines. Policies for the use of the buildings include samples from other associations concerning use by outside organizations and policies for residents of the Walford residence. A financial questionnaire and correspondence...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Virginia, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 218, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of Richmond, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for its African American members. For the central association of the YWCA of Richmond, visitation reports summarize and assess overall program and performance and comment on any challenges they may face. Additional documents include correspondence concerning their relationship with the YMCA, program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and local leadership. The bylaws of the Phyllis Wheatley...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
Virginia, circa 1925-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 219, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Roanoke, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. Visitation reports, industrial department reports and studies give insight into the programs and functions of the association while correspondence with regional and national leaders, documents concerning association finance and the program planning study concern operations and administration. Documents concerning the branch include visitation reports, correspondence,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1925-1950
Washington, circa 1912-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 219, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of Seattle, Washington and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. Visitation reports from field secretaries assess and describe the association's program, leadership and overall performance and correspondence and reports concerning the YMCA establish their relationship and areas of cooperation. Additional documents concerning the central association include program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders....
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1950
West Virginia, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 345, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Bluefield, Buckhannon, and Charleston, West Virginia with further form and topical designations on the microfilm under each association. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
West Virginia, circa 1912-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in West Virginia, the history, program and administration of associations in Bluefield and Charleston, and a report concerning the community of Buckhannon. Documents concerning statewide YWCA work include state visitation reports, conferences and the development of associations throughout the states. For the associations in Bluefield and Charleston, administrative and organizational histories can be traced through their constitutions...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1950
West Virginia, circa 1916-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of Richmond, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch serving its African American members. For the central association of the YWCA of Richmond, visitation reports summarize and assess overall program and performance and comment on any challenges they may face. Additional documents include correspondence concerning their relationship with the YMCA, program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and local leadership. The bylaws of the Phyllis Wheatley...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1916-1950
West Virginia, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of Huntington, West Virginia, inquiries into the development of organizations in Keyser and Logan and correspondence and reports on the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in mining towns in West Virginia. The administrative and organizational history of the YWCA of Huntington can be traced through its constitutions and bylaws in addition to fact sheets and historical notes. Visitation reports from field secretaries and advisory correspondence with regional and national...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
West Virginia, circa 1919-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 221, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the history, affiliation, program and development of the YWCA of Parkersburg, West Virginia and correspondence and reports concerning organizing and developing associations in Nitro and Philippi. The administrative and organizational history of the YWCA of Parkersburg is documented through its constitutions, bylaws, fact sheets and historical notes. In addition, correspondence and reports concerning buildings and finance address the administrative and managerial side of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1950
West Virginia, circa 1925-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 221, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports concerning the program and activities of the YWCA of Wheeling, West Virginia, documents concerning its branch for its African American members and correspondence and reports concerning the development of YWCA activities in Williamson. Advisory correspondence with regional and national leadership include requests for assistance in matters of operations and programs as well as updates of program development and community relationships. Records of the Blue Triangle...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1925-1950
Wisconsin, circa 1893-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 222, microdex: 2
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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...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1893-1950
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 YWCA, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 294, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Annual reports and conference documents of the World YWCA. The World YWCA is the international organization comprised of autonomous national associations that include the YWCA of the U.S.A. Their annual reports review the work of the World YWCA over the reporting period, highlight some work of national associations and present the challenges that associations and the world organization may be facing. Membership conferences convene in between meetings of the World Council to encourage...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
YWCA, circa 1920-1948
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 158, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the policies of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in regards to its city associations, education programs, honoraria, interracial emphasis, membership and the national organization. Also included is an undated motto of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and World YWCA.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1948
YWCA, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 321, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning accredited associations, the affiliation and disaffiliation of associations, basic required documents, branches and centers, and association certification. Local autonomous associations can be affiliated with the YWCA of the U.S.A. at several levels or stages as they develop. Accredited YWCA's is a level of associations that is more basic than full affiliation for those associations that don't need or are too small to support full affiliation. Accreditation proposals and...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
YWCA, 1956-1968
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 322, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Reports of selected studies conducted by or for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Studies are listed on a card following the title card.
Dates of Materials:
1956-1968
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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