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Conventions, tenth, 1928
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 29, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Official proceedings and published list of actions from the Tenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Issues discussed at the convention relate to the theme, "Occupation of the field" by looking at how the National Board serves each association and how they in turn are serving their communities. The role of religion in membership is also discussed throughout the convention and includes discussion of the membership basis. The...
Dates of Materials:
1928
Conventions, tenth, 1928
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 30, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Materials documenting the student, industrial, and business and professional assemblies at the Tenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Each convention the departments gather to discuss matters unique to their group and of national importance. Industrial, and Business and Professional Assemblies address the progress made in employment for women, the goals for the future status of employed women and cooperation with other...
Dates of Materials:
1928
Conventions, third, 1911
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 26, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning the Third National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Program, proceedings and bulletins summarize committee resolutions and recommendations, provide the text of addresses given by special speakers, list delegates and member associations and provide an overview of the convention activities. The convention addresses focus on the role of religion in work with social movements, missions overseas and other local...
Dates of Materials:
1911
Conventions, thirteenth, 1934
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 32, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Stenotype proceedings from the Thirteenth 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 such as motions for resolutions and actions and elections and nominations of positions. Convention...
Dates of Materials:
1934
Conventions, thirteenth, 1934
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 32, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Official proceedings the Thirteenth 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. Resolutions discussed and...
Dates of Materials:
1934
Conventions, twelfth, 1932
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 31, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the assemblies of the Twelfth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. During each convention the business and professional, industrial, and student groups meet to discuss and act on matters of national importance. The main focus of the business and professional and industrial assemblies is on the unemployment situation and wages. Each assembly addresses these issues as it applies to their own members. The student...
Dates of Materials:
1932
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
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
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, 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
Conventions, twenty-first, 1958 March
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 41, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Stenotype proceedings for the Twenty-first National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The detailed proceedings taken by a stenographer follow the general convention sessions from opening remarks to final adjournment. The YWCA of the U.S.A. in 1958 is focusing on strengthening community work and local associations and using those strengths to serve women of the world as part of the international movement. In addition, addresses and...
Dates of Materials:
1958 March
Conventions, twenty-first, 1958 March
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 41, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Official proceedings of the Twenty-first National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America. The YWCA of the U.S.A. in 1958 is focusing on strengthening community work and local associations and using those strengths to serve women of the world as part of the international movement. In addition, discussions concern the social, political, economic, and technological implications of living in the space and nuclear ages. Reports and presentations are...
Dates of Materials:
1958 March
Conventions, twenty-first, 1957-1958
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 41, microdex: 4
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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
Conventions, twenty-second, 1961 May
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 42, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Stenotype proceedings of the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The detailed proceedings follow the general convention sessions from opening remarks to final adjournment. The addresses, remarks, and discussions concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the women's movement in the sixties. Responding to social and demographic changes, new technologies, world politics and space exploration, the women discuss their...
Dates of Materials:
1961 May
Conventions, twenty-second, 1960-1961
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 42, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning assemblies, group discussions, and general proceedings of the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The convention as a whole addresses the theme of "the responsibility of the YWCA in the sixties." Through small groups and discussions, addresses, dramas and assemblies the role of women and the role of a Christian organization are discussed in relation to changing social, economic, and political...
Dates of Materials:
1960-1961
Correspondence Membership Committee minutes and reports, 1921-1930
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 280, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
The 1920 national convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. formed a commission to study the possibility of individual membership in the YWCA of the U.S.A. passed at the 1922 with a resolution establishing the correspondence membership category. The correspondence membership is created for women who live in a community without a local association but who would like to participate in the national movement. Minutes and reports concern the logistics of running a correspondence membership program,...
Dates of Materials:
1921-1930
Data and Trends Committee and Economic Committee minutes and reports, 1914-1943
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 280, microdex: 8
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The Data and Trends Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. meets to discuss requests for new studies and data concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A., determine how they prioritize requests, discuss their relationship to other parts of the national organization and discuss how to promote and use the information collected. Meetings of the Economic Committee of the YWCA of the U.S.A. concern the financial concerns of associations including equipment purchase and use, building and property...
Dates of Materials:
1914-1943
Economics, education and family relations, 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 229, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. economic, education and family life programs. Economics materials include correspondence to elected officials and an official statement from the YWCA of the U.S.A. showing support for the Reciprocal Trade Agreement. Education materials include documents concerning the American Council of Education and YWCA of the U.S.A. Fund for Adult Education projects. American Council of Education documents include a pamphlet explaining the history of the...
Dates of Materials:
1951-1960
Foreign Division, 1925-1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 72, microdex: 2
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The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the placement and management of American secretaries in other countries, communication to the YWCA of the U.S.A. regarding work in other countries and fundraising for foreign projects. Through the annual magazine "Foreign Facts," and later "World Cooperation," the Foreign Division updates the YWCA of the U.S.A. readers on the YWCA activities abroad through profiles of leaders, foreign secretaries and associations. Victories...
Dates of Materials:
1925-1938
Girl Reserve, circa 1922-1946
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 92, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Girl Reserves with the Church, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and other organizations; curfew policies and "the effect of emergency on younger girls." Cooperation between the Girl Reserves, Camp Fire Girls, and Girl Scouts includes joint publications on leadership and junior hospital aides. Curfew materials document attempts "to curb the rising tide of delinquency" and how to better address the problem. The "effect of emergency on younger girls"...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1922-1946
Girl Reserve, circa 1908-1930
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 92, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Program materials concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Girl Reserve Eight Week Clubs. Materials include pamphlets, club manuals, statistics, leader training materials, lessons, correspondence, and other materials.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1908-1930
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
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
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
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
Girl Reserve conferences, 1943
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 86, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the 1943 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
Girl Reserve conferences, 1943
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 86, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the 1943 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 and personal...
Dates of Materials:
1943
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
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- 413-585-2970
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