Proceedings

Scope and Contents Conference proceedings and minutes for national institute conferences. International institutes are YWCA of the U.S.A. associations for immigrant women in the United States. Issues addressed include, Japanese Americans and internment, war refugees, immigration and naturalization difficulties, administration of international institutes, and social and economic problems. Documents also address and discuss migration issues and practices globally. In addition, conference materials describe...

Scope and Contents Conference proceedings and minutes for international institute conferences. International institutes are YWCA of the U.S.A. associations for immigrant women in the United States. Conference materials discuss immigration and naturalization difficulties, administration of international institutes, immigration law, employment for immigrants, and social and economic problems. In addition, conference materials describe methods and initiatives for serving the international communities of women....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. international institutes, clubs for immigrant women in the United States. Documents include materials on conference with the Foreign Community Department and Nationality Community Department, a proposal for an ethnographic museum, folk festivals and the history of the institutes. International institute conference materials include minutes, reports, and correspondence. Documents concern the administration and organization of institutes and departments,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the southern regional YWCA of the U.S.A. Action Program workshops. Action Program is a YWCA of the U.S.A. initiative to fully integrate their program, associations and leadership. These southern region workshops bring local association leaders to discuss the issues of racism and segregation in their communities and associations, examine the role of each leadership position in bringing about the changes necessary to integrate programs and associations, and determine a...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s Racial Justice Fund, racial justice institutes and staff meetings aimed at addressing racism in the context of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Racial Justice Fund is a fund to support programs and activities fighting fascism with half the funds earmarked for the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organizations (IFCO). Fund raising letters to potential donors explain the program and its potential impact while progress memos and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the interracial charter of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the history of their inclusive purpose and involvement in desegregation in the United States. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has, as a major part of its national mission, an inclusive approach to membership and programs. At the 1946 national convention the YWCA of the U.S.A. adopts the interracial charter, a document that confirms and expresses the interracial nature of the movement and calls for specific action. As racial...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work with African American women and girls. "Proceedings of the Seminar on Racial and Cultural Contacts" summarizes papers given by various authors regarding the treatment of a variety of ethnic groups and nationalities including, but not limited to, African Americans. A report on a workshop on interracial practices discusses the "One YWCA" concept and programs for interracial practice. Other materials may include discussions of discrimination,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. interracial work and the civil rights issues of the United States. National Council of Negro Women materials include a statement of interracial philosophy from the YWCA and conference proceedings from the round-table "Building better race relations;" a report on the second National Negro Congress follows these materials; Next, the National Urban League includes a report on an interview with Ethel Clark; and. Following this are issues of "Occasional...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history, affiliation, leadership, programs, finance, administration and management of the Kentucky-Tennessee District YWCA. The district YWCA is central leadership and organization for YWCA and Girl Reserve work in small communities unable to support an independently affiliated association. Correspondence, board and committee meeting minutes and governing documents concern the district association's role, relationship to local associations and the YWCA of the U.S.A.,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s policies and programs concerning employment for women. By the 1960's the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s focus in labor issues turns to matters of equal opportunity, equal pay and policies surrounding the treatment of women in the workplace. Letters of concern or support sent to politicians demonstrate the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s stance on laws and policies. Additional advocacy and education initiatives include a consultation to discuss issues and laws...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning labor legislation, standards and strikes in the United States in addition to bulletins addressing unemployment and the Great Depression. Documents include educational materials for local associations, discussions and descriptions of YWCA of the U.S.A. positions labor issues and policies, suggestions for getting involved and advocating for causes, and data and reports from local groups and associations. In addition, materials include summaries of proposed or passed...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. and labor issues in the United States. Letters to political representatives and official statements of the YWCA of the U.S.A. concerning migrant labor in the United Sates document their position in support of or opposition to legislation. For women in the workforce, the YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for equal pay, labor standards and opportunity. The report "Women in the 60's: Their job world" is an overview of a conference discussion the outlook...

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Documents concerning the YWCA U.S.A.'s work with labor unions and employed women and girls. Materials include profiles of unions, reports on conferences, information regarding the YWCA's cooperation with and relation to trade unions, and summaries of union interactions with YWCA of the U.S.A. employees and members. Documents are arranged alphabetically by union followed by two sections on YWCA cooperation with unions and a miscellaneous section. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. leadership conferences and issues of "The Bulletin," a publication of the National Association of Professional Workers of the YWCA (N.A.P.W.). Conference Reports and proceedings concern the leadership roles held in the YWCA, the role of religion in YWCA leadership, description and discussion of mission, policy and procedure, detailed job description and analysis, and the role of leaders in YWCA work. "The Bulletin" shares information on employment...

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National Association of Professional Workers of the YWCA (N.A.P.W.), formerly the National Association of Employed Officers (N.A.E.O.), convention proceedings and reports. NAPW was Proceedings and other documents include overviews of work conducted by the N.A.P.W., recommendations and resolutions, summaries of N.A.P.W. work, YWCA job descriptions and qualifications, overviews of convention discussions and sessions, statements of purpose, and history of the association.

Scope and Contents Convention materials for the meeting 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 the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships, diversity and job security. Also included are reports and notes from the Professional Standards Committee concerning their efforts to encourage and enable associations to adopt fair professional...

Scope and Contents Convention materials for the meeting 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 the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. meets to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships, diversity and job security. Also included are reports and notes from the Professional Standards Committee concerning their efforts to encourage and enable associations to adopt fair professional...

Scope and Contents Proceedings for meetings of The National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.) prior to the biennial YWCA of the U.S.A. national conventions. As the employee association for secretaries in 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. Daily bulletins and a worship service program are included for the Detroit, Michigan convention in addition to the...

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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.

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Proceedings of the biennial national conventions of the National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. (N.A.E.O.). For the first and second biennial conventions the organization meets under the name Secretaries' Association. As the employee association for secretaries in all parts of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the N.A.E.O. and Secretaries' Associations meet to discuss fair labor practices, job evaluation and standards, employee relationships and job security.

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Proceedings and supporting documents for the meetings of the Girl Reserve Section of the National Association of Employed Officers of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve sectional meetings concern the unique challenges and experiences of secretaries working with teenage girls and include discussions of how the professional standards are applied to Girl Reserve secretaries and the needs of the teenage girl. 

Scope and Contents Meeting minutes, correspondence and other documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. employee associations. The National Association of Professional Workers (N.A.P.W.), previously the Secretaries' Association and the National Association of Employed Officers (N.A.E.O.), is a membership organization for YWCA of the U.S.A. employees to discuss job standards and conditions, develop as leaders, exchange ideas among other professionals and discuss areas of personnel and employment that need...

Scope and Contents Professional standards reports for the YWCA of the U.S.A., including study of the YWCA of the U.S.A. democratic procedure personnel policy and standard of conduct are developed to maintain fair labor practices across the organization. The bulk of the documents are comprised of the report of the "Study of standards of work of association employees other than professionals." This study arose from the work of the larger standards study and examines the work of the non-professional employee in...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the training of secretaries and leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. To ensure adequately trained staff and their continuing development several methods of training are used. The fellowship in training program is a fellowship opportunity for women interested in social work in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Women accepted into the two year fellowship receive a stipend to complete graduate work in the field of social work and complete training requirements at a local association....

Scope and Contents The National Training School of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America offers graduate courses for experienced YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries, men and women working in related fields and those looking to redirect their careers to a related field. Correspondence, minutes and reports concern the formation, development, assessment and content of the National Training School. For those interested in specific training or not enrolled in the training school, the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. summer school courses. To develop leaders within the YWCA of the U.S.A. and offer development opportunities for those interested in association and social work, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Department of Study coordinates summer training courses. Courses are offered on YWCA of the U.S.A. association method and administration, work with Girl Reserve, work with employed women, group work and general secretaryship. Narrative reports, pamphlets and outlines...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. induction institutes in the central and eastern regions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Leadership Services Department of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for leadership development and program support in the YWCA of the U.S.A. To help train new staff members, the Leadership Services Department develops regional induction institutes. At these institutes, new staff members learn about the purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., what...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning induction institutes in the southeastern, southwestern and western regions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and preparatory materials sent to all institute attendees. To help train new staff members, the Leadership Services Department of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. develops regional induction institutes. At these institutes, new staff members learn about the purpose of the YWCA of the U.S.A., what their role is in the YWCA of the U.S.A. and practice methods and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Malaya. Correspondence and reports with YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries working with the YWCA of Malaya describe their experiences working with the association and its members, the social and economic needs of the women, challenges and successes. The report and proceedings of the third biennial conference of the YWCA of Malaya provides an overall view of the work and program of the association. Other documents include reports to the...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA work in British Malaya and Singapore and documents concerning the Eastern Mediterranean Federation Conferences and YWCA work in the Middle East. Similar to their other work with foreign countries, the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports secretaries in Malaya and Singapore and the Middle Eastern region. In Malaya and Singapore the YWCA seeks to help women in their physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual growth. As international conflict in the Pacific grows...