United Kingdom

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

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Reports and correspondence from YWCA staff in England arranged alphabetically by last name. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with staff of the YWCA of Great Britain to coordinate international YWCA efforts, arrange travels for secretaries, cooperate on relief and war work efforts, and exchange ideas and training. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperation with the YWCA of Great Britain in addition to materials concerning general YWCA work in Great Britain. Having existed through both world wars, the work of the YWCA of Great Britain involves war work and relief efforts in addition to the services for women. During the rise of Nazi Germany and continuing into World War II, there is concern regarding religious freedoms in Germany. Bulletins and pamphlets examine the effect the Nazi regime is...

Scope and Contents The National Student YWCA New Cities project is a collaborative project with the YWCA of Great Britain to study new cities developed under the New Towns Act of Great Britain. Program outlines and reports summarize and assess the project and outline the proposed schedule. Additional documents include completed application packets, participant profiles, budgets and correspondence. Additionally there is a letter from Bill Bloom reporting on student demonstrations and unrest in Paris in May of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA war relief activities in Great Britain and Holland. During World War II, the YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with the World YWCA, YWCA organizations around the world, and other relief agencies to assist with the global cause. War relief activities include operating hostess houses, refugee relief, financial support, health aid and supplying provisions. The YWCA of Great Britain assists civilians and the military at home and abroad. Correspondence and reports from the...

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Photographs of women employed in war work in Great Britain during World War I.

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Photographs of YWCA programs and facilities in Great Britain during World War II. The YWCA of Great Britain, a "beneficiary of the World Emergency Fund of the YWCA of the USA," had programs for women in the military, women conducting relief work, and generally for women in Great Britain affected by the war. Photographs include mobil units, YWCA club programs,relief work, and visits from Mrs. Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth.