minutes (administrative records)

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the combined work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business, Professional and Industrial Women. As the number of women in business and other professions rose and their memberships in YWCA's grew, industrial participation seemed to diminish and Business and Professional and Industrial departments begin to recommend combining the departments. To this end, a systematic and thorough study commenced. This process is documented through reports, notes, correspondence, and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. experimental work with business, professional and industrial women. Materials concern studies of the business, industrial, and professional woman on topics such as motivation for working, ethics in the workplace, effects of class and status on work with employed women, and the self evaluation of local associations. Self evaluations are arranged by region then city. Also included are detailed descriptions of study methodology, analysis of results, and...

Scope and Contents Summer and weekend conference materials for work with industrial and professional employed women. Combined business and industrial work conferences provide a chance for girls to meet other employed girls from their region, share ideas, engage in discussions, and learn about topics of emphasis. In addition, conferences offer outdoor and indoor recreation, worship and devotions, as well as songs and dramatics. Materials summarize discussions and lectures, assess conference facilities, assess...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the join meetings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Employed Women's Coordinating Council, National Industrial Council, and National Business and Professional Council. The National Employed Women's Coordinating Council meets to discuss and decide on matters common between the Business and Professional and Industrial Councils. Meetings concern program emphasis, organization, leadership, and unity across groups. Business and Industrial councils separately meet to...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the join meetings of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Employed Women's Coordinating Council, National Industrial Council, and National Business and Professional Council. The National Employed Women's Coordinating Council meets to discuss and decide on matters common between the Business and Industrial Councils. Meetings concern program emphasis, organization, leadership, and unity across groups. Business and Professional and Industrial Councils meet separately to...

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The YWCA of the U.S.A. operates cafeterias at many associations as a means of making an income, providing meals to its members and the wider community and as an outreach women and girls in the community. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Cafeteria Committee meets to discuss policy and best practices for running a cafeteria, discuss the challenges and successes of specific cafeteria programs and make recommendations concerning the operation of cafeterias. 

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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in California. Included are reports of studies of local associations, the California Corporation Code, visitation reports, reports concerning cooperation between the YWCA and YMCA in California and minutes and correspondence concerning California Youth Serving Organizations. 

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Documents concerning the history, buildings, finance, management, program and administration of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Los Angeles association. Reports summarize and present data collected for studies of the association's program, services and overall performance. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations and activities in California. Correspondence and reports from Oxnard and Pacific Grove concern the possibilities of organizing new associations. Assessments are made as to the needs of the women and girls of the area, the possibility of leadership and of existing club activities. Oakland's international institute is a YWCA of the U.S.A. association serving Oakland's immigrant women and their families. Pamphlets, correspondence and reports...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Contra Costa County and Eureka, California in addition to inquiry regarding a YW-Wives club in Cotati, and record of the Central San Joaquin Valley District's disaffiliation. Documents are arranged alphabetically by area with further topical and form designations on the microfilm for Contra Costa County. The administration and development of the Contra Costa County and Eureka associations...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of the YWCA of Los Angeles, California with further topical and form designations on the microfilm. The administration and development of the association is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management need. Additional materials include newspaper clippings, newsletters, annual...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. Camp Department meets to discuss the facilities, functions, use and purpose of camps owned by the YWCA of the U.S.A. General camp program and policy is developed and decisions are made about the use of facilities. Visitation reports from secretaries visiting camp facilities summarize and assess the local needs and operations. In addition, documents include minutes and reports of a special commission to study the purpose and function of camps owned by the National Board...

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Minutes and reports of the campaign committees for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assurance Policy Campaign and the Educational Department Campaign. Committee members plan the goals of the campaigns and develop publicity and outreach plans to local associations. The committee also provide suggestions for how local associations and departments can participate and develop interest in the campaigns.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning camp programs and administration. The YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations managed camp programs to give members opportunities to explore outdoor recreation, develop leadership skills and meet other YWCA members. Historical narratives of the camp program in the YWCA of the U.S.A. provide context to the role of camps in the organization. National support for camps varies and the documents concerning the Consultation on Area Camping and the report of the study of...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Central America focusing on activities in Panama. Work begins in Panama in the Canal Zone following World War II, and continues until the sale of the YWCA of the U.S.A. building in 1933. American YWCA secretaries develop programming for young women and girls in addition to other service work in the Canal Zone. Correspondence and reports provide background information on the United State's relationship with Central America and the Canal Zone,...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the field work committee and its secretaries for the central field, covering Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Reports from field work secretaries assess the condition of existing associations and populations served, make recommendations for improvements, summarize their trips and comment on the general needs of the regions. Committee minutes describe the submitted reports, authorize and discuss budgets and pass motions relevant to the department. In the...

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Annual, interim and statistical reports concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in China. Reports and pamphlets summarize work in China with women through YWCA organizations in many cities, towns, and regions. As the country is disrupted by cultural, political, social and economic changes the YWCA work in China meets new challenges. American secretaries train Chinese women to be leaders, organize programming and associations and advise existing associations.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of China. Since its beginning as a student association in the late nineteenth century through 1950, the YWCA of China sees women through times of political, social, economic and international change. The organization grows from student associations to serving rural populations, industrial and employed women and women in home life. The YWCA of China employs both Chinese and Western leaders, some of whom come from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Annual reports and...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

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Minutes of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department. The City Department meets to discuss the needs of city associations, hear visitation reports, make plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and discuss matters of personnel and management of the department. 

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the YWCA of the U.S.A. City Department concerning the needs of city associations, visitation reports, plans for the dissemination of pertinent information to city associations and matters of personnel and management of the department. Following the depatment minutes are secretaries reports arranged alphabetically by secretary's last name. Secretaries visiting city associations submit visitation reports that assess the status of the association, describe any challenges...