Teenage girls

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. Girl Reserve studies including, "The job of the younger girls' secretary in the YWCA" by Ada C. Morgan, "Best Girl Reserve Methods", and regional studies for the Central, East Central, and Northeast regions. studies provide an overview of the methods used, goals of the study, tables and analysis of results, and discussions of results. The secretaries study analyzes the position of the secretary as supervisor of Girl Reserve leaders and their role and effectiveness to the...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. Girl Reserve studies for the north western, south western and western regions. Regional studies aim to determine if there was a difference between girls' attitudes and needs depending on where they live. Questions address racism, economic conditions, inter-religious relations, health problems, and other organizations. The studies of work with younger girls looks at how the Girl Reserves are meeting the needs of younger girls, analyzes the leadership and organizational...

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Photographs of participants and sessions of the National Consultations on Teen Needs

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Photograph series promoting Y-Teen Week, an annual celebration and promotion of the Y-Teen program of the YWCA of the USA. The 1979 series features Y-Teens and leaders enjoying a variety of activities in Central Park demonstrating the theme, "Teen Energy." Photographs promoting the 1982 Y-Teen Week center around four Y-Teens posed together and separate.

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Photographs of the Neighborhood Youth Consumer Education Project including national meetings and local implementation.

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Photographs of the YWCA of the USA Summer Youth Demonstration Project, a project that provided employment experience and support services to young women ages 16-19 who were not in school and unemployed. The project was funded by the United States Department of Labor. Photographed project components include discussion sessions, and job skills training and photographs also include leaders and personnel on the project and a series of photographs from the St. Louis, Missouri project.

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Photographs of TechGRYLS programs and activities including lego robotics, MicroWorld coding, and computer exploration. Identified photographs are from the Winnetka Elementary School in Dallas, Texas and DeVry Institute in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the USA teen counseling project utilized questionnaires and workshops in select communities to gather input from teenage girls aged 15-19 on their needs and the extent to which these needs are being addressed in their communities. The result of the project was a pamphlet titled "Attention is needed...Action is called for." The project was planned and implemented by teens with the help of YWCA leaders. Photographs include workshop sessions in addition to the event announcing the...

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Contact sheets from a reception for the video "It's OK to Say No Way" and photographs from the filming of the video "Lovesick."

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Group photographs of teens participating in the United Nations study project, a program to "help young people recognize their role in international understanding."

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Photographs of Y-Teens preparing for World Fellowship celebrations.

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Posed and candid photographs of Y-Teen Roll Call Week ceremonies, planning activities, and recruitment stands.

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Photographs of an unidentified forum as well as a Department of Labor forum. Photographs include images of speakers, panels, and participants. The unidentified forum included Dorothy Height as a guest.

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Photographs of the 1991 National Teen Assembly (NTA) activities, sessions, and participants.

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Photographs of YWCA of the USA National Teen Organization NTO) and National Teen Council (NTC) meetings and conferences.

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Photographs of national and regional National Teen Organization (NTO) assemblies.

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Photographs of canteens for teenages through the YWCA of the USA and its community associations. Canteens offered a place for socializing, dances, and fun.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. registration of their symbol with the United States Patent Office followed by documents concerning their teen-age program and Y-Teen clubs. To protect against unauthorized use of symbols and misrepresentation, the YWCA of the U.S.A. goes through the process of officially registering their symbols as trademarks. Materials include correspondence with the consultants used to facilitate the process, minutes concerning the development of trademark use...

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Handbooks, pamphlets and general correspondence concerning the leadership and program of the Y-Teens of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Leadership handbooks and program booklets begin the microdex and are preceded by an index card listing those materials in the order they appear. Following the handbooks and booklets are additional program correspondence and pamphlets arranged chronologically. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. teenage program and Y-Teen clubs including its history, insignia, program, projects and recruiting. Y-Teen clubs are a way for junior high and high school girls to participate in the life of the YWCA of the U.S.A., develop an awareness of national and international issues and develop as leaders. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Teenage Department and Y-Teen clubs are the successor to its Girl Reserve program. A brief timeline and historical overviews provide...

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The YWCA of the USA's work with teenagers began with Girl Reserve clubs which later became the Y-Teen program. Photographs include portraits of members and program participants and photographs of program activities such as conferences, program planning, recreation, and meetings.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning Y-teen summer conferences in the central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. grouped by year then state or area. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials meant to prepare participants for the conference....

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1970 Y-Teen summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Area summer conferences in the eastern region cover Greater New York, the Middle Atlantic, New England, the Tri-State Y-Teen Area Conference (TRYAC) and Upstate New York. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens....

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1969 Y-Teen summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Area summer conferences in the eastern region cover Greater New York, the Middle Atlantic, New England, the Tri-State Y-Teen Area Conference (TRYAC) and Upstate New York. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens....

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1968 Y-Teen summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Area summer conferences in the eastern region cover Greater New York, the Middle Atlantic, New England, the Tri-State Y-Teen Area Conference (TRYAC) and Upstate New York. State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens....

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1967 Y-Teen Greater New York and Middle Atlantic summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials sent to participants prior to the...

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1967 Y-Teen New England, Tri-State Area Conference (TRYAC) and Upstate New York summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials sent to...

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1966 Y-Teen Greater New York, Middle Atlantic and New England summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials sent to participants prior to...

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1966 Y-Teen Tri-State Area Y-Teen Conference (TRYAC) and Upstate New York summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include reports and assessments of the conferences in addition to materials sent to participants...

Scope and Contents Documents from the 1965 Y-Teen summer conferences in the eastern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Summer conferences take place in the smaller regions Greater New York, Middle Atlantic, New England and the Tri-State Y-Teen Area Conference (TRYAC). State summer conferences are a chance for Y-Teens to explore their role in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their role in the issues affecting teenaged girls in their state and around the nation, share knowledge and meet other Y-Teens. Documents include...