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Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Committee on Future Headquarters minutes and reports, 1910-1912

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 355, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents

The Committee on Future Headquarters of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to review plans for the financing, construction, design and needs of their new headquarters building at 600 Lexington Avenue in New York CIty.

Dates of Materials: 1910-1912

Committee on the World's Fair Project minutes and reports, 1938-1939

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 348, microdex: 14
Scope and Contents

The National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on the World's Fair Project is responsible for planning and coordinating the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s role and participation in the 1939 World Fair in New York City. The committee discusses the use of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings for hospitality, services for YWCA members domestic and international, possible representation and presence in the fair and cooperation with other organizations. 

Dates of Materials: 1938-1939

Conventions, eighth, 1924

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America call to convention and bulletins. Bulletins distributed prior to the start of the convention provide delegates with background information necessary to prepare for the discussions and business of the convention. Major discussion topics include citizenship and legislation, international aspects of the convention and reports on YWCA work in other countries, financing associations and the...
Dates of Materials: 1924

Conventions, eighth, 1924

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents

Completed applications for credentials from student, city, town, and special representatives for the Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Credential applications from local associations include lists of delegates and their name, address, position in the association, and church membership. 

Dates of Materials: 1924

Conventions, eighth, 1924

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Official report of the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of American to their eighth national convention. Reports of the activities of divisions and departments of the YWCA of the U.S.A. include city, rural, student, industrial, business and professional, Girl Reserve, Native American, foreign-born, education, personnel, publicity and more. In addition, special reports are given concerning cooperation with the National Traveler's Aid Society, the...
Dates of Materials: 1924

Conventions, eighth, 1924

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Official proceedings and actions of the Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Detailed proceedings follow the convention from opening remarks to the final adjournments including devotional exercises, addresses, business meetings and assemblies of special interest groups. The focus of the eighth convention concerns the woman's role in national and international movements and the role of religion in their lives. YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials: 1924

Conventions, eighth, 1924

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America assemblies, group meetings and program. Business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies each meet separately during the convention to discuss matters unique to their groups and to united under their common goals. Assemblies discuss cooperation with outside organizations as well as within the YWCA. In addition, assemblies vote on resolutions and actions...
Dates of Materials: 1924

Conventions, first, 1906-1964

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 26, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. National Conventions and programs and reports of the First National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. National Conventions are held to discuss matters of national importance, conduct business requiring votes and consensus and to unite under a common cause. Conventions are held every two or three years with a gap during World War II. Materials begin with lists of delegates for conventions through...
Dates of Materials: 1906-1964

Conventions, seventeenth, 1942

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 37, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Proceedings of the "Conference of Commission on Revision of Constitution of the Young Women's Christian Association U.S.A." Appointed at the Sixteenth Convention in 1940, the Commission on the Revision of the Constitution studies and works on revisions to the existing constitution to provide more structure, distribution of responsibility, unity, and communication between national and local associations. The commission meets in 1942 to discuss findings and prepare for upcoming conferences and...
Dates of Materials: 1942

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

Conventions, twentieth, 1955 April

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The detailed proceedings follow general convention sessions beginning with opening remarks through the beginning of the Friday evening session (page 173 of the proceedings). As the YWCA of the U.S.A. celebrates the centennial of women's work in America, the focus of the convention is on progress and history of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and how that applies to...
Dates of Materials: 1955 April

Conventions, twentieth, 1954-1955

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Workbook, program, and call to the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Prior to convention the National Board sends local associations materials to prepare delegates for planning their trip to convention. A workbook is distributed to prepare delegates for the topics of discussion by providing background information to key issues. In 1955 the YWCA is celebrating its centennial anniversary as they are faced with new issues...
Dates of Materials: 1954-1955

Conventions, twentieth, 1955

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents

Completed applications for credentials for the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Credential applications for each student, community, National Board, and special representative group include information from the local association and the name, address, association experience, and church membership for each delegate applying. 

Dates of Materials: 1955

Conventions, twentieth, 1955 April

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents Stenotype proceedings of the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America. Proceedings begin on page 174 continuing from reel 40, microdex 1. Confronted with social, economic, and political changes, the Convention confronts the implications of life in the atomic age and the role of the Christian organization. Special addresses and panels addresses these issues and include remarks from distinguished guests. In addition to special...
Dates of Materials: 1955 April

Conventions, twentieth, 1955 April

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents Official proceedings of the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Confronted with social, economic, and political changes, the Convention confronts the implications of life in the atomic age and the role of the Christian organization. Special addresses and panels addresses these issues and include remarks from distinguished guests. In addition to special remarks, YWCA of the U.S.A. groups and departments present on their...
Dates of Materials: 1955 April

Conventions, twentieth, 1955

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning special interest group meetings at the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. In response to the changing political, social and economic conditions faced by women, the assemblies and group meetings discuss the changing role of women and what it means to be in the workplace, at home, and in society. The National Employed Women's Assembly (N.E.W.) is a combination of all employed women, young adults, and...
Dates of Materials: 1955

Conventions, twentieth, 1953-1955

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Special addresses and ceremonies and Convention Committee documents for the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The Convention Committee is formed following each convention to plan the next one. They discuss and assess previous conventions, take comments and requests from local associations regarding desired content and business, arrange special guests, and organize the format. Following convention, the committee...
Dates of Materials: 1953-1955

Girl Reserve conferences, 1938

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the regional conferences of Girl Reserve secretaries. 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.Girl Reserve secretaries, YWCA of the U.S.A. adult leaders for the Girl Reserve clubs, meet at regional conferences to participate in training sessions, discuss the needs of the young girls, share best...
Dates of Materials: 1938

Girl Reserve conferences, 1936-1937

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the regional conferences of Girl Reserve secretaries. 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. Girl Reserve secretaries, YWCA of the U.S.A. adult leaders for the Girl Reserve clubs, meet at regional conferences to participate in training sessions, discuss the needs of the young girls, share best...
Dates of Materials: 1936-1937

Leadership, 1915-1924

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 112, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents

Proceedings of the national conventions of the National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). As the employee association for secretaries in all parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security.

Dates of Materials: 1915-1924

Madeleine L'Engle papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00801
Abstract Madeleine L’Engle, was an author of children’s stories, plays, poetry, fiction, religious tracts, autobiographies, and science fiction, best known for her children’s classic A Wrinkle in Time. This collection includes her personal and professional papers, including manuscripts and drafts of her writings. The collection also includes the papers of Madeliene L'Engle's family members, including her parents and grandparets, the Barnetts and Camps, and her...
Dates of Materials: 1788 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1900 - 2007

National Intercollegiate Christian Council, 1949-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 137, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning summer leadership training schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, formerly called presidents' schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

Dates of Materials: 1949-1950

National Intercollegiate Christian Council, 1933-1948

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 137, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents

Documents concerning summer presidents' schools of the National Intercollegiate Christian Council for officers of student Christian associations, later called Leadership Training Schools. Documents include outlines of courses of study, reports of the results of the training schools, preparatory materials and workbooks and pamphlets advertising the training schools. 

Dates of Materials: 1933-1948

National Intercollegiate Christian Council, circa 1919-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 137, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Intercollegiate Christian Council (NICC) summer and spring projects, the relationship between student associations of the YWCA and YMCA and additional documents concerning the NICC. Summer service projects organized by the NICC are intended to give students an opportunity to learn about social, economic and political problems. Additionally, some summer projects offer opportunities for volunteer service. Students participating in the College Summer Service Group...
Dates of Materials: circa 1919-1950

National Intercollegiate Christian Council, circa 1943-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 137, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents Summer projects and seminars sponsored by the National Intercollegiate Christian Council offer students from YMCA and YWCA student associations opportunities to combine work, service, tourism and discussion to gain understanding of the social and economic conditions faced by others. The College Summer Service Group and the St. Louis Summer Service offer experience working and living in a big city. For the European Work-Study Seminar students travel around post-war Europe meeting with other...
Dates of Materials: circa 1943-1950

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1965

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents The College Summer Service Group project of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA is a program offering students the opportunity to explore issues of urban communities in New York City through work experience, discussion groups, and seminars. Directors' reports summarize and evaluate the program and also include student evaluations. Student reports reflect on their time and experience in the program. Additional materials include letters and memorandums sent to participants in...
Dates of Materials: circa 1965

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1963-1964

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents The College Summer Service Group project of the National Student Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA is a program offering students the opportunity to explore issues of urban communities in New York City through work experience and discussion groups and seminars. Directors' reports summarize and evaluate the program and include student evaluations. Student reports reflect on their time and experience in the program. Additional materials include letters and memorandums sent to participants...
Dates of Materials: circa 1963-1964

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1961-1962

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 304, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents The College Summer Service Group project of the National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA is a program offering students the opportunity to explore issues of urban communities in New York City through work experience and discussion groups and seminars. Directors' reports summarize and evaluate the program and include student evaluations. Student reports reflect on their time and experience in the program. Additional materials include letters and memorandums sent to participants in...
Dates of Materials: circa 1961-1962

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 305, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents

The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and completed application forms. 

Dates of Materials: circa 1970

National Student Council of the YMCA and YWCA, circa 1969

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 305, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents

The National Student YWCA New York City Project invites men and women college students to spend a summer in New York CIty exploring social change through a combination of work in community organizations and seminar discussions. Documents include planning meeting minutes, student and director reports, program outlines, rosters and completed application forms. 

Dates of Materials: circa 1969