Race relations
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 291 Collections and/or Records:
National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1955-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 241, microdex: 10
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Leadership training schools located in New York and California combine academic study, cooperative living environments, religious instruction and instruction in YWCA and YMCA methods to train students to become leaders in student associations. Documents include school brochures, course outlines and notes, reports and correspondence to attendees.
Dates of Materials:
1955-1960
National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1951-1959
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 242, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the development of staff of the National Student YWCA, National Student YMCA and the National Councils of the YMCA and YWCA. Staff seminars are open to any professional staff member of student associations. They offer focused training on methods of work in student associations, leadership techniques and practices for addressing common concerns among college students. To increase staff understanding of the Christian purpose of the National Student YWCA and National...
Dates of Materials:
1951-1959
National Student Councils YMCA and YWCA, 1952-1961
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 242, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) membership policies, leadership, program development and relationships to other organizations. Membership policies and practices are developed to reflect the values of the organization and its members. Documents include membership study questionnaires and compilations of results for a study of the membership statement of purpose and membership requirements. Lists of officers and minutes of staff meetings concern the...
Dates of Materials:
1952-1961
Nebraska, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 188, microdex: 4
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the history, leadership, buildings, finance and community of the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Omaha, Nebraska. As a charter member of the YWCA of the U.S.A. the YWCA of Omaha has a long history of working with the women and girls in its community. The development of the association from a small group in rented rooms to a multi-centered association with its own building is documented in historical summaries and a timeline of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Nebraska, circa 1921-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 188, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Omaha, Nebraska and its Northside Branch. Regional and national field secretaries make visits to local associations to assess their program and act as advisors on any challenges the association may have. The resulting visitation reports summarize the findings of the visit and serve as a way to maintain awareness of local club activity. Visitation reports concerning the Northside Branch, the association's branch for African American...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1921-1950
New Jersey, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 189, microdex: 6
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The YWCA association in Burlington County, New Jersey supports the women and girls in its community through providing recreation, education and social activities. Early programs in the county center on war work, industrial girls and community development. Over time interest in the association grows and programs are added to meet the changing membership. In 1928 a survey of the African American community assess how the YWCA can better meet their needs and serve the community. Visitation...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
New Jersey, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 190, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Camden and Carney's Point, New Jersey. The YWCA of Camden, New Jersey participates in a self study to evaluate their program, leadership and services to their community. The report and supporting documents present the findings with recommendations and include program materials such as pamphlets, letters and study notes. As part of their work with African American women and girls, the YWCA of Camden maintains a branch association. As...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
New Jersey, circa 1906-1952
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 190, microdex: 6
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Morris County and Newark, New Jersey and the development of work in Morristown. YWCA of Morris County records follow the association from its affiliation through its eventual disaffiliation in 1952 due to program, leadership and financial difficulties. Visitation reports from Morristown describe the women's programs of the YMCA and attempts to reach an agreement about where the responsibility...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1952
New Jersey, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 191, microdex: 1
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New Jersey and an inquiry into the possibility of developing work in Ocean Grove. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries, residence surveys, program studies and applications for...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
New Jersey, circa 1920-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 191, microdex: 5
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Princeton, New Jersey, its branch association and developing programs in Rahway and Red Bank. Constitutions, bylaws, applications for affiliation and historical summaries document the administrative and operational history of the association. Visitation reports, association correspondence and an association survey provide documentation of the program and activities of the association. In addition,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1950
New Jersey, circa 1919-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 192, microdex: 1
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Somerset County and Summit, New Jersey, and developing a program in Toms River. In Somerset County a YWCA operating as a registered club votes to disband and become members of the YMCA. Correspondence indicates that there had been some confusion regarding the status of the club and seeks to clarify their status. Visitation reports, administrative records and a historical overview provide...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1950
New Jersey, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 192, microdex: 2
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Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Trenton, New Jersey, its Montgomery Street branch and its international institute. The YWCA of Trenton Montgomery Street Branch is the YWCA of Trenton's branch for its African American members. The branch has its own building, leaders and programs but is part of the central association. The organizational and administrative history of the branch is illustrated through governing documents,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
New York, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 193, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Brooklyn, New York's branches. Branches often are created for African American clubs and international institutes in the early YWCA of the U.S.A. and in large metropolitan associations, such as the YWCA of Brooklyn, branches may also serve different neighborhoods or constituent groups. Administrative records, correspondence and reports throughout indicate a desire to centralize administration of the branches that are self governing and move towards a system...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
New York, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 198, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Yonkers, New York. The administrative history of the association can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets, lists of professional and volunteer leadership and an association timeline. The association uses studies to assess community needs, inform program decisions and assess the performance of the association. These studies are presented in reports...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
North Carolina , circa 1923-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA's of Raleigh and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The administrative history of the associations can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical summaries. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include lists of professional and volunteer leadership and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1923-1950
North Carolina , circa 1908-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in North Carolina. In North Carolina, YWCA of the U.S.A. development focuses on reaching communities throughout the state and working on race relations and association programs with African American members. State visitation reports and conference proceedings and program development outlines summarize and assess the work being done across the state. Also included are the state corporation laws for North Carolina. Following this are...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1908-1950
North Carolina , circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Charlotte, North Carolina, its Phyllis Wheatley branch and correspondence concerning developing work in Davidson. The administrative history of the association can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and timelines. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
North Carolina , circa 1920-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Durham, North Carolina, it's Harriet Tubman branch and correspondence concerning developing work in East Laurinburg, Fayetteville and Goldsboro. The administrative history of the YWCA of Durham can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and timelines. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1950
North Carolina , circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Greensboro, North Carolina, its branch and developing work in Greenville, Hamlet and Hayesville. The administrative history of the YWCA of Greensboro can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and timelines. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include a...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
North Carolina , circa 1916-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 199, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of High Point, North Carolina, its branch and developing work in Hendersonville, Laurinburg, Marion, Morganton, New Bern and Oxford. The administrative history of the YWCA of High Point can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and timelines. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1916-1950
Ohio, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 200, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Akron, Ohio, its international institute and its Cuyahoga Falls branch. The administrative history of the association can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include lists of professional and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Ohio, circa 1920-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 201, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the branches of the YWCA of Cincinnati, their relationship to the central association and their program and activities. As a large metropolitan association, the YWCA of Cincinnati maintains branches to serve specific constituent or geographic groups. In many instances the branches cater to the African American communities, though not always. For example, in Cincinnati, the Norwood branch began as a war work and industrial service center with programs focused on serving...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1950
Ohio, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 201, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the administration, programs and management of the YWCA of Cleveland, Ohio. The administrative history of the association can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to historical notes and association fact sheets. Information concerning the program implementation and community can be found in the local reports and industrial department reports. Local reports are reports of studies conducted at the local level and are used to report on,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Ohio, circa 1923-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 202, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the program and administration of the YWCA of Cleveland, Ohio and the Blue Triangle branch. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include correspondence and reports concerning relationships to the YMCA, anniversary programs, industrial and business and professional department reports and advisory correspondence with regional and national leadership. The Blue Triangle Branch of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1923-1950
Ohio, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 202, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Dayton, Montgomery County and East Liverpool, Ohio. The YWCA of Dayton is a city association with an African American branch, an international institute and a relationship to the county association of Montgomery. The Dayton District Branch, or the Montgomery County YWCA covers communities that are unable to support an independent association. Correspondence, reports and historical notes indicate that the branch is at times...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Ohio, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 204, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Springfield, Ohio and its Clark Street and district branches. The administrative history of the YWCA of Springfield can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to historical notes and association fact sheets. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include lists of professional and volunteer leadership, completed finance and residence...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Ohio, circa 1906-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 204, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Steubenville, Tiffin and Toledo, Ohio. The YWCA of Steubenville after some financial and organizational challenges suspends operations around 1930. Later visitation reports and administrative records indicate that the association resumes activities at some point after 1945. In Tiffin, the YWCA began as a part of the District YWCA of Ohio and correspondence indicates an interest in their separating from the district and forming an...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1906-1950
Ohio, circa 1924-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 204, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the status of the YWCA in Urbana, Ohio and the program, administration and management of the YWCA of Van Wert County. The YWCA of Urbana has origins as part of the YWCA of Springfield, Ohio. Correspondence indicates that due to difficulties in maintaining committed adult leadership their Girl Reserve program is unable to make financial commitments to the Springfield association and seeks alternative means of registering their club. The administrative history of the YWCA...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1924-1950
Ohio, circa 1916-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 204, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Warren and Washington Court House, Ohio and the development of an association in Xenia. The administrative history of the YWCA of Warren can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include lists of professional and volunteer leadership, completed...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1916-1950
Ohio, circa 1929-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 205, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Youngstown, Ohio and its branches. Visitation reports, continued from the previous reel, describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Also included are correspondence relating to the YMCA in Youngstown and advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders. The YWCA operates two branches in addition to its central association. The Belmont Branch of the YWCA of Youngstown serves the African American...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1929-1950
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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