Social justice

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), its structure, communication through "The Intercollegian," and Leadership Training School. Lists of committees and their members offer some insight into the structure of the organization. Proposals and reports on the enlargement of the NSCY explore ways to increase the relationship and interaction between local student associations and the national organizations through structural reorganization. "The...

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Application forms, reports and evaluations of participants of the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA. Through discussion and training, participations explore the role of religion and student Christian associations, develop leadership skills and learn more about the student YWCA and YMCA movements. 

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Documents concerning the leadership training school of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY), minutes of officer meetings of the NSCY and issues of "Program Cues." Leadership Training School documents include course outlines, directors' reports, application forms and evaluations of participants. "Program Cues" is a newsletter of the NSCY outlining program emphases and suggested program planning activities. 

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Proceedings, reports and workbooks of the annual meetings of the National Student Council YMCA and YWCA (NSCY). The joint council meetings discuss and make recommendations on matters concerning both student movements. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the meetings, conferences and activities of organizations engaged in the peace movements. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with American and international peace organizations that share similar purposes and aims. Pamphlets, and reports concern the work of the peace organizations, explain the background situations and the need for peace movements, advocate for peaceful conflict resolution and assess the future needs of the organization and movement. Correspondence and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Peace and Disarmament Committee of the Women's International Organizations, an international association of women's groups to advocate for and support peaceful conflict resolution, the peaceful change of global economic and political conditions, the reduction and limitations of arms and "collective action" to prevent or stop impediments to world peace. The committee seeks to accomplish these goals through communication, education and enlisting the support of women...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the the Federal Council of the Churches, an inter-church organization to facilitate fellowship, service and cooperation between churches and religious organizations. At conferences the role of the church and Christianity in the world, social change, politics, community, race relations, education and war is discussed. One of the biggest contributions of the council is the development of the "Social Ideals of the Churches," a document outlining the churches' stance on...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s cooperation with social work organizations. Community Chests, organizations that assist in the collaboration between social agencies and donors for the securing and distribution of funds for social work, are a source of support and resources for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include description and discussion of the nature of the relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, reports and pamphlets concern the relationship between the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Conference of Social Work. The conference is a meeting of social work agencies to discuss social problems, methods of social action, possible future needs and the social work needs during World War II. Conference proceedings, bulletins, reports and notes from attendees summarize the conference discussions and presentations. Other documents include descriptions of the nature of the relationship of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the conference, conference pamphlets...

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Documents concerning the Young Adult Council of the National Social Welfare Assembly, an organization to facilitate the exchange of policy, program, materials and ideas and organize youth conferences, initiate national inter-group projects and facilitate cooperation between groups serving young adults. Minutes and conference reports concern the social problems youth face, ideas and methods for addressing the problems, matters of management and planning and assessment of programming. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Social Work Council, an organization that exists to serve social work organizations through the facilitation of the sharing of ideas, planning conferences and facilitating the study of common problems. As World War II approaches and throughout the duration of the war the discussion turns to service to military members and addressing the changing needs of civilians during wartime. After the war these discussions focus on the transition to peacetime and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program committee and civil rights issues. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Public Affairs Committee is responsible for developing the public affairs program informed by national and local issues and supporting the implementation of the program on the national and local level. Public affairs programs address social, economic and political issues by recommending actions, issuing statements, writing to members of the government and circulating...

Scope and Contents Program materials and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Freedom Agenda Project. The Freedom Agenda Project is a program organized nationally encouraging local associations and communities to engage in discussions of civil liberties, democracy and constitutional rights. A national training program offers leaders an opportunity to discuss the central issues. The trainees then agree to bring their knowledge back to their community, train their peers and organize community discussion...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs newsletters. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization. Newsletters highlight current public affairs issues providing context, background and actions needed. In addition, the newsletters clarify the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on certain issues or...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program, office and positions. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization as an agent for social change. The national public affairs program is adopted at each convention cycle and include issues of national and international importance....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the national public affairs programs of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Public affairs programs, recommended by the National Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A., outline social, political and economic issues that the YWCA of the U.S.A. commits to addressing at a national and local level. The program emphases released in summary reports include reasons why they are selected, how the issue should be addressed and goals of the programs. In 1964 a voter registration...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

Scope and Contents The Public Affairs Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for developing and supporting the national public affairs program. The public affairs program is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s agenda for public policy concerning rights, development and opportunities for women. Public affairs programs have included civil rights, labor rights, women's health and participation in elections. In order to develop and support the public affairs programs the Public Affairs Committee keeps itself...

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Photographs highlighting the work of local YWCA of the USA in implementing programs combating racism, celebrating African American heritage, and increasing positive race relations. Photographs include events centered around the YWCA of the USA One Imperative, or Elimination of Racism efforts, dialogue groups, action audits, receptions, and courses. Most photographs are identified on the reverse.

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Photographs from the YWCA of the USA Racial Justice Convocation.

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Photographs of the roundtable "Racism: A Woman's Agenda," a discussion centered on the effects of racism from the perspective of women and cosponsored by the YWCA of the USA and Ladies' Home Journal.

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports from the YWCA of the U.S.A. central region National Board staff meetings and additional documents concerning regional operations. Regional staff meetings include discussion of personnel needs, association visitation summaries and regional challenges or opportunities. Additional regional documents include work tools and guidelines for regional implementation of the "One Imperative," attendance lists for regional leadership consultations and a central region report for...

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Minutes and reports of staff meetings in the YWCA of the U.S.A. eastern region including discussion of personnel, conference planning, association visitation and program emphases.