Skip to main content

Youth movements

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 145 Collections and/or Records:

Conventions, sixteenth, 1939-1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 35, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the business and professional assembly at the Sixteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The theme for the business and professional assembly is "Direction for courageous living" and it compliments the national emphases of democracy, world citizenship, and religion. Bulletins sent out prior to the assembly prepare participants for the discussions, summarize work done since the last convention and ask for...
Dates of Materials: 1939-1940
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, sixteenth, 1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 35, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the industrial assembly of the Sixteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Industrial delegates convene to discuss needs unique to their group and to conduct national business. Delegates represent their local associations at the national assembly and bring a varied opinion to the discussion topics. Through voting and democratic processes the assembly elects committee members, adopts changes to policy or...
Dates of Materials: 1940
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, sixteenth, 1939-1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 35, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the student assembly at the Sixteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Delegates from student associations meet to unite behind National Student Council goals and aims, vote as representatives of their associations on matters of national business and discuss topics unique to their groups. The assembly of the Sixteenth Convention focuses on the role of student associations in the YWCA of the U.S.A., their...
Dates of Materials: 1939-1940
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, sixteenth, 1938-1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 35, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Sixteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Immediately following the previous convention, the Convention Committee begins meetings to collect and assess feedback regarding convention content, processes and accommodations. Using this information, the committee plans the upcoming convention arranging speakers, discussion topics and emphases and accommodations. Included in these documents is a summary of...
Dates of Materials: 1938-1940
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, sixteenth, 1939-1940

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 34, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Sixteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America call to convention, program and bulletins. Daily bulletins, distributed to each delegate in attendance, provide updates on convention activities and special events, make announcements and share news in short article form. The series of bulletins sent to delegates prior to the convention are intended to prepare them for convention by reviewing past conventions, informing recipients of...
Dates of Materials: 1939-1940
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, twelfth, 1932

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 31, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings from the Twelfth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. These detailed proceedings follow the convention from opening remarks to final adjournment. Worship services, devotional exercises and addresses are made by both YWCA of the U.S.A. members and special guests. Proceedings also follow convention business, motions for resolutions and actions, and elections and nominations of positions. Discussion and addresses...
Dates of Materials: 1932
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, twelfth, 1932

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 31, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Official proceedings the Twelfth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. These detailed proceedings follow the convention from opening remarks to final adjournment. Worship services, devotional exercises and addresses are made by both YWCA of the U.S.A. members and special guests. Proceedings also follow convention business, motions for resolutions and actions, and elections and nominations of positions. Discussion and addresses...
Dates of Materials: 1932
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, twentieth, 1955

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 39, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents National Board report to the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Prior to the convention the National Board prepares a report summarizing and assessing the work done over the previous three years since the last convention. YWCA of the U.S.A. activities continue to have a strong emphasis on international cooperation and work towards human rights and equality. A special project continuing at the convention is the centennial...
Dates of Materials: 1955
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, twenty-first, 1957-1958

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 41, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning assemblies held at the Twenty-first National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. At each convention special interest groups meet to discuss matters unique to their groups and to develop a national program for the coming triennium. Faced with changing roles for women in work, society, and communities, the student assembly, young adult assembly, and Y-Teen assembly all address the role of women and how to best support...
Dates of Materials: 1957-1958
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Conventions, twenty-second, 1961

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 42, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Program, workbook, and call to the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Prior to each convention the National Board distributes a workbook containing a review of YWCA of the U.S.A. work over the past three years, and information to prepare the delegates for what will be discussed at the coming convention. The workbook covers finances, organization and structure of the national and local associations, an update of basic...
Dates of Materials: 1961
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Eastern region sectional conference, 1962

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the Y-Teen eastern region sectional conference held at Sarah Lawrence College including photographs of the grounds, conference sessions, religious activities, and recreation. Conference sessions and activities included speakers, discussion groups, and a visit to migrant worker camps.

Dates of Materials: 1962
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG9, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 9. Photographs / Prints and negatives / Program / Teen Age and Younger Girls

First National Y-Teen Conference, 1956 November

 File — Box 1027: Series 1 [Barcode: 310183630387818], Folder: 10-13
Scope and Contents

The First National Y-Teen Conference brought together Y-Teens from across the country to develop their leadership skills, participate in the larger YWCA movement, and learn from their peers and adult leaders. Photographs include conference ceremonials at the National Cathedral, conference sessions, a numbered series of photographs with index, and group photographs.

Dates of Materials: 1956 November
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG9, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 9. Photographs / Prints and negatives / Program / Teen Age and Younger Girls

Girl Reserve, circa 1920-1941

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Documents concerning Girl Reserve advisor's training, alumnae clubs and anniversary celebrations. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girls to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. To celebrate the fiftieth and sixtieth anniversaries of the Girl Reserve Department special activities, services and pageants are planned. Materials are circulated with suggested...
Dates of Materials: circa 1920-1941
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve, 1942-1944

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Associated Youth-Serving Organizations. Similar to other departments of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the Girl Reserve Department often cooperates with other youth organizations to meet the needs of young people. To meet the growing needs of youth during World War II, the Associated Youth Serving Organizations(AYSO) is formed with other major organizations with services for young people such as the YMCA, Boy's Clubs of America, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, the National...
Dates of Materials: 1942-1944
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve, circa 1915-1945

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents During World War II, the need for increased work with teenagers becomes more apparent and teenage canteens are established through many organizations, including the YWCA of the U.S.A., to meet those needs. Pamphlets and correspondence concerning the canteens describe the purpose and aims of the services and the organization of canteens and their activity programs. During World War II the agriculture industry also sees and increased need for labor. To meet the harvesting needs of farms during...
Dates of Materials: circa 1915-1945
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve, 1913-1942

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents To ensure the needs of the developing girls are being met, the YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts studies and keeps records of participation. A study during the early years of World War II collects responses to questionnaires concerning the effect the war is having on young people. In 1928 a more comprehensive study of the services of the Girl Reserve Department is conducted in collaboration with the Field Department. This study assesses the services to girls, services to young employed girls and...
Dates of Materials: 1913-1942
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the central region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and...
Dates of Materials: 1946
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning the eastern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1946
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1945-1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the southern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives...
Dates of Materials: 1945-1946
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1945-1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the southern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives...
Dates of Materials: 1945-1946
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1945-1946

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the western region Girl Reserve conferences and conference planning and preparatory guidebooks for all regions for 1946. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite...
Dates of Materials: 1945-1946
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1939-1945

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the central region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and...
Dates of Materials: 1939-1945
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1944-1945

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the eastern region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and...
Dates of Materials: 1944-1945
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1944-1945

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the southern region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and...
Dates of Materials: 1944-1945
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1944-1945

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the western region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and...
Dates of Materials: 1944-1945
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1939-1944

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1944 central region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1939-1944
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1944

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1944 eastern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1944
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1943-1944

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 85, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1944 eastern region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1943-1944
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1944

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 86, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1944 western region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1944
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Girl Reserve conferences, 1943

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 86, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1943 central region Girl Reserve conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Regional conferences bring together girls from different backgrounds and Girl Reserve clubs across a region to unite under common purpose, discuss matters important to them in their daily lives and personal...
Dates of Materials: 1943
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / SSC-MS-00324-RG11, YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files
  • Smith College Special Collections
  • Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
  • Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
  • specialcollections@smith.edu
  • 413-585-2970

Smith College | Smith College Libraries | Smith College Special Collections | Staff Interface | ArchivesSpace.org

Creative Commons License
Text and metadata are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.