Social justice

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Summary reports on new organization requests and development, newsletters, and correspondence and reports from the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. 

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Minutes and reports from staff meetings in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include discussion of personnel, conference planning, association visitation and program emphases. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Berea Consultation and additional newsletters and correspondence from the southern region. The Berea Consultation was convened to discuss administrative and membership practices in southern associations, specifically in regards to race. Notes from the consultation summarize the proceedings. Also included is a report of an evaluation of practices in the thirteen southern states. Additional southern region documents include newsletters, memorandums...

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Minutes and reports from staff meetings in the western region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include discussion of personnel, conference planning, association visitation and program emphases. 

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Documents concerning the Western Region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and summary documents concerning all regional leaders. Western region documents include newsletters, a statement on community development and lists of consultation attendees. General regional documents include correspondence sent to regional leaders and a summary report of the fourteen leadership consultations held regionally. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning human relations programs of the National Student YWCA followed by issues of their newsletter, "Interact." Program reports, resolutions and recruiting handbooks outline the programs of the National Student YWCA addressing human relations including voter registration drives, recruiting African American students, and addressing race relations. "Interact" as the newsletter of the National Student YWCA shares important resources, briefly explores important topics and shares...

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The Commission on New Directions of the National Student YWCA was created to bring new life to the organization, explore the role of the student YWCA and ensure that the movement remains vibrant, active, functional and relevant. It is both a philosophical and organizational study. The commission's reports set the background and share the results and recommendations of the commission. Additional materials include working papers, meeting minutes and correspondence. 

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Minutes and reports from National Student YWCA New Directions consultations. These consultations explore the role, functions and purposes of the student YWCA in light of the changing social, political and economic landscape to ensure that student voices are effectively heard and their needs met. The role of the student YWCA on campuses and within the YWCA of the U.S.A. is explored. Consultation materials include data collected on student associations and membership. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history and programs of the Northern Student Movement, minutes of National Student YWCA officer meetings, and program emphases and reports of the National Student YWCA. The Northern Student Movement (NSM) is an organizing body working through new or existing student groups fighting discrimination and working on civil rights issues. Through information sharing and providing opportunities for action, the organization hopes to show support for the efforts of southern...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Southwest region National Student YWCA including reports of summer projects, work plans and additional regional documents. Summer projects offer students the opportunity to gain experience in community or social work often experiencing a different way of life and learning of the struggles of the people they serve. The Houston project centers around providing pre-school programs to children in need, the migrant worker program explores the social and economic struggles...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning World YWCA conferences, constitutions, consultations and council meetings. The World YWCA unites and coordinates national associations into a world movement of young women's Christian associations supporting cooperation, association development, resource sharing and communication. The purpose, structure and aims of the World YWCA are established in their constitution and bylaws. Conferences and consultations organized by the World YWCA are a way to encourage fellowship,...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the Executive Committee of the World YWCA. The executive committee is responsible for carrying out the general policies of the World YWCA as determined by the World Council of the World YWCA. The committee's responsibilities include management of World YWCA budget, maintaining awareness of the needs of associations, deciding how to meet the association's' needs and maintaining communication with national associations. Meeting minutes document the content of the...

Scope and Contents World Membership Day program packets and YWCA of the U.S.A. correspondence with World YWCA general secretaries. As executive officer of the World YWCA World Council, the general secretary is a main point of contact to the World YWCA. Correspondence is included for general secretaries Elizabeth Palmer and Helen Roberts and many letters are with Fay Allen or Margaret Forsyth of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division. World Membership Day is celebrated around the world by associations of the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning World YWCA refugee programs and documents detailing the scheme of relationships for the World YWCA program of mutual service. A World YWCA pamphlet offers brief summaries of refugee work around the world. Additionally, A joint report of World YWCA and World YMCA refugee work in West Germany reports on conferences held with officials, camp administers and volunteer agencies. The World YWCA program of mutual service coordinates aid to associations with specific needs. The...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the planning, program, results and reactions to two YWCA of the U.S.A. young adult conferences. Young adults is generally defined by the YWCA of the U.S.A. as those roughly between the ages of 17 and 35. Both conferences are in reaction to a need for the young women of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to be heard and represented in the regional and national leadership of the organization. The conferences explore the role of the young woman in the organization and call for action...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the conferences, program and staff for young adults in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Young adult is generally defined by the YWCA of the U.S.A. as those roughly between the ages of 17 and 35. Reports, programs and notes from young adult roundtables, weekend conferences and a consultation document the exploration of issues affecting young adults in the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their daily lives as well as the role of the young woman in the organization. National Young Adult...