World War, 1914-1918 -- Refugees

Scope and Contents The Overseas Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the oversight of war relief overseas being conducted through or supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports from the committee provide an overview of their services and activities for the reporting period including an assessment of the social, economic, health and safety conditions in the countries where work is being conducted. Reports of from secretaries working in Belgium and...

Scope and Contents The Overseas Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the oversight of war relief overseas being conducted through or supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports to the committee concerning work in Turkey and Armenia describe the social, economic, political and safety conditions faced by women and their families. In addition, the reports summarize and assess the success of work relief efforts including the work in housing, social...

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Photographs of the work of the YWCA of the USA in Poland during and after World War I including the work of the Polish Grey Samaritans and work with refugees and orphans. Polish Grey Samaritain, trained under the YWCA of the USA were women of Polish background trained to provide relief work in Poland immediately following the war. Photographs include images of their work in Poland as well as some photographs identified as New York City.