Proceedings

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Documents concerning the activities of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in Ohio. These documents are arranged chronologically and include state visitation reports, a survey of women's activities of the YMCA in Ohio, a report of rural YWCA work, correspondence and a report of the public affairs conference titled, "Action Today for Tomorrow's World."

Scope and Contents Documents concerning organizations with whom the YWCA of the U.S.A. shared common goals, including information regarding the activities of the organization and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the organization. Correspondence with the American Committee for Non-Participation in Japanese Aggression describes the purpose of the organization and discusses the nature of student support of the group. Lists from the Henry Street Settlement Committee for Vocational Scholarships track YWCA...

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Minutes, notes and reports from the Committee on Cooperation in Latin America, an international committee to facilitate the international work of Christian organizations there. Documents assess current work in Central and South America, address potential problems, discuss the social and economic background of the countries, report on recent progress and discuss ways to further the Christian cause in Central and South America. 

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Minutes, notes and reports from the Committee on Cooperation in Latin America, an international committee to facilitate the international work of Christian organizations there. Documents assess current work in Central and South America, address potential problems, discuss the social and economic background of the countries, report on recent progress and discuss ways to further the Christian cause in Central and South America. 

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Documents concerning organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. working on international issues. Foreign service organizations cooperating with the YWCA of the U.S.A. include war relief agencies, missionary work and international organizations working towards the betterment of women's lives. Documents are arranged alphabetically by organization. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the meetings, conferences and activities of organizations engaged in the peace movements. The YWCA of the U.S.A. cooperates with American and international peace organizations that share similar purposes and aims. Pamphlets, and reports concern the work of the peace organizations, explain the background situations and the need for peace movements, advocate for peaceful conflict resolution and assess the future needs of the organization and movement. Correspondence and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Peace and Disarmament Committee of the Women's International Organizations, an international association of women's groups to advocate for and support peaceful conflict resolution, the peaceful change of global economic and political conditions, the reduction and limitations of arms and "collective action" to prevent or stop impediments to world peace. The committee seeks to accomplish these goals through communication, education and enlisting the support of women...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the the Federal Council of the Churches, an inter-church organization to facilitate fellowship, service and cooperation between churches and religious organizations. At conferences the role of the church and Christianity in the world, social change, politics, community, race relations, education and war is discussed. One of the biggest contributions of the council is the development of the "Social Ideals of the Churches," a document outlining the churches' stance on...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the YMCA of the USA as well as their relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A. Although separate organizations, the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. have a history of cooperation and collaboration when their emphases overlap. YMCA's clubs for high school students, the Hi-Y, provides group activities, leadership opportunities and social opportunities for high schoolers. Conference and congress proceedings and reports provide an overview of the work of the Hi-Y...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the YMCA of the USA, their work with women, and their relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A.. Although separate organizations, the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. have a history of cooperation and, though sometimes complicated, collaboration when their emphases overlap. In addition, the relationship between the YMCA and the YWCA of the U.S.A. comes under frequent discussion regarding the role of women as members of the YMCA and how separate the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s cooperation with religious organizations. The collaboration and cooperation with national and international religious organizations includes, financial support, shared activities and participation in conferences. Documents, arranged alphabetically by organization name, concern the nature of the relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A., the purpose and activities of the organization, reports and assessments of their work and discussion of the role...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s cooperation with social work organizations. Community Chests, organizations that assist in the collaboration between social agencies and donors for the securing and distribution of funds for social work, are a source of support and resources for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include description and discussion of the nature of the relationship with the YWCA of the U.S.A. In addition, reports and pamphlets concern the relationship between the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Conference of Social Work. The conference is a meeting of social work agencies to discuss social problems, methods of social action, possible future needs and the social work needs during World War II. Conference proceedings, bulletins, reports and notes from attendees summarize the conference discussions and presentations. Other documents include descriptions of the nature of the relationship of the YWCA of the U.S.A. to the conference, conference pamphlets...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Social Welfare Assembly, an organization to act on behalf of social welfare needs, identify social problems, develop plans of action and "facilitate more effective operation of organized social welfare." Minutes and reports of the Education-Recreation Council and the Youth Division summarize and assess work being done in their respective areas and identify social needs and plans of action. Other documents include reports and studies of veterans' services,...

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Documents concerning the Young Adult Council of the National Social Welfare Assembly, an organization to facilitate the exchange of policy, program, materials and ideas and organize youth conferences, initiate national inter-group projects and facilitate cooperation between groups serving young adults. Minutes and conference reports concern the social problems youth face, ideas and methods for addressing the problems, matters of management and planning and assessment of programming. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Social Work Council, an organization that exists to serve social work organizations through the facilitation of the sharing of ideas, planning conferences and facilitating the study of common problems. As World War II approaches and throughout the duration of the war the discussion turns to service to military members and addressing the changing needs of civilians during wartime. After the war these discussions focus on the transition to peacetime and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning social work organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. including Travelers' Aid and United Community Funds and Councils. The YWCA of the U.S.A. assisted women and children through travelers' aid programs from early on and as a national travelers' aid organization took form, the YWCA of the U.S.A. discontinued travelers' aid work in communities with a local travelers' aid society. This decision was made in part to prevent redundant work across the two organizations....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Council of Women, a women's organization formed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, activities and methods of women's work, share information through publishing bulletins and collect and make available documents from participating organizations. In addition, the National Council of Women maintains a connection to the International Council of Women. Meeting records, pamphlets, correspondence and bulletins concern the progress made for the status of women,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to it. The federation is created to unite organizations of businesswomen, share conditions faced by professional and career women, work to achieve equitable treatment and recognition in the workplace, gather and share career opportunities and create a feeling of solidarity among career women. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs is...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the women's organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their relationship to those organizations. Through the sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities and committees or simply through awareness of other women's organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. contributes to the common cause of the betterment of women's lives. Included are documents concerning Altrusa Clubs, the Institute for Women's Professional...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning outside organizations of interest to the YWCA of the U.S.A. including those working with women and youth. The YWCA of the U.S.A., as a large national women's organization frequently has need to cooperate with and stay informed of the work work of outside organizations. Correspondence, reports and minutes document the relationship the YWCA of the U.S.A. has with women's organizations and youth organizations. In addition to materials concerning their relationships with...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the American Youth Congress, an organization to encourage the unity of youth and young adults and a "cooperation center" for organizations serving young people. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and the Business and Professional Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., as organizations serving youth and young adults, take an interest in and participate in the congress. Through disseminating information and congresses and conventions the American Youth Congress addresses issues faced by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the American Youth Congress, an organization to encourage the unity of youth and young adults and a "cooperation center" for organizations serving young people. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and the Business and Professional Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., as organizations serving youth and young adults, take an interest in and participate in the congress. Through disseminating information and congresses and conventions the American Youth Congress addresses issues faced by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the American Youth Congress, an organization to encourage the unity of youth and young adults and a "cooperation center" for organizations serving young people. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and the Business and Professional Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., as organizations serving youth and young adults, take an interest in and participate in the congress. Through disseminating information and congresses and conventions the American Youth Congress addresses issues faced by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the American Youth Congress, an organization to encourage the unity of youth and young adults and a "cooperation center" for organizations serving young people. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and the Business and Professional Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., as organizations serving youth and young adults, take an interest in and participate in the congress. Through disseminating information and congresses and conventions the American Youth Congress addresses issues faced by...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the activities, organization, purposes and aims of organizations working with youth and young adults and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the organizations. Through sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities or committees or simply through awareness of other youth organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. seeks to contribute to the common cause of the betterment of the lives of young people and form positive...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the activities, organization, purposes and aims of organizations working with youth and young adults and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the organizations. Through sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities or committees or simply through awareness of other youth organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. seeks to contribute to the common cause of the betterment of the lives of young people and form positive...

Scope and Contents The first national convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is the first meeting of the newly formed national organization formed by the joining of the American Committee and the International Board. The convention business includes resolutions regarding the formation of the combined organization, nominating officers and board members, passing of the constitutions, and other matters of administering the newly formed organization. The addresses and themes of the convention revolve around the...

Scope and Contents Program materials and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Freedom Agenda Project. The Freedom Agenda Project is a program organized nationally encouraging local associations and communities to engage in discussions of civil liberties, democracy and constitutional rights. A national training program offers leaders an opportunity to discuss the central issues. The trainees then agree to bring their knowledge back to their community, train their peers and organize community discussion...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. public affairs program, office and positions. Public affairs programs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. educate members on important national and international social, economic, political and health issues and call for support and action in activity that affects the mission of the organization as an agent for social change. The national public affairs program is adopted at each convention cycle and include issues of national and international importance....