minutes (administrative records)

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of leadership in YWCA associations around the world, cooperating with the World YWCA and national member associations, promoting an understanding of global issues and world belonging to members of the YWCA of the U.S.A., aiding countries in the early stages of YWCA development and encouraging participation in World YWCA events. These goals are accomplished by sending American YWCA secretaries to aid...

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of leadership in YWCA associations around the world, cooperating with the World YWCA and national member associations, promoting an understanding of global issues and world belonging to members of the YWCA of the U.S.A., aiding countries in the early stages of YWCA development and encouraging participation in World YWCA events. These goals are accomplished by sending American YWCA secretaries to aid...

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of leadership in YWCA associations around the world, cooperating with the World YWCA and national member associations, promoting an understanding of global issues and world belonging to members of the YWCA of the U.S.A., aiding countries in the early stages of YWCA development and encouraging participation in World YWCA events. These goals are accomplished by sending American YWCA secretaries to aid...

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of leadership in YWCA associations around the world, cooperating with the World YWCA and national member associations, promoting an understanding of global issues and world belonging to members of the YWCA of the U.S.A., aiding countries in the early stages of YWCA development and encouraging participation in World YWCA events. These goals are accomplished by sending American YWCA secretaries to aid...

Scope and Contents The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the development of leadership in YWCA associations around the world, cooperating with the World YWCA and national member associations, promoting an understanding of global issues and world belonging to members of the YWCA of the U.S.A., aiding countries in the early stages of YWCA development and encouraging participation in World YWCA events. These goals are accomplished by sending American YWCA secretaries to aid...

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Minutes of meetings of the European section of the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Section meetings concern the operations, budget and programs of their section including updates on work in European countries, discussion of personnel needs, budget reviews and discussion of policy. 

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The India section of the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for studying the conditions for women and girls in India, identifying urgent needs and opportunities and determining the role of the YWCA in India. In addition, they support the National Committee of the YWCA of India in its development. Reports from YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries in India describe the development of their work, the conditions in their community of work and possible future needs. 

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The Japan section of the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for studying the conditions for women and girls in Japan, identifying urgent needs and opportunities and determining the role of the YWCA in Japan. In addition, they support the National Committee of the YWCA of Japan in its development. Reports from YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries in Japan describe the development of their work, the conditions in their community of work and possible future needs. 

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Minutes of meetings of the Latin American section of the Foreign Division of the USA. Section meetings concern the operations, budget and programs of their section including updates on work in Latin American countries, discussion of personnel needs, budget reviews and discussion of policy. Also included are reports from secretaries working in Latin America detailing their experiences and the progress of the YWCA work.

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Reports concerning the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. work with Asian students studying in the United States. Reports from the special secretaries for work with Asian students describe what they encounter when visiting college campuses and report on the needs of the Asian students. Conference and convention reports contain reports of Asian student delegation to conferences and include letters from the Asian delegates concerning their experiences. 

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Macon, Georgia and efforts to organize associations in Dalton, Gainesville, Griffin and Columbus, Georgia. An association in Columbus is listed as a charter member of the newly formed YWCA of the U.S.A. but activity appears to wane with little documentation. Attempts to revitalize the association are met with many challenges due to the inability of the white leaders to accept an inclusive...

Scope and Contents Following World War I, YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries visit Germany and write letters and reports describing the economic and social conditions affecting the country and the women served by the YWCA. As Hitler rises to power, the YWCA of the U.S.A. takes interest in the political situation. The toll it takes on the citizens of Germany and the refugee crisis becomes important as more and more people are displaced. Correspondence and reports from the American Committee for Christian German...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Associated Youth-Serving Organizations. Similar to other departments of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the Girl Reserve Department often cooperates with other youth organizations to meet the needs of young people. To meet the growing needs of youth during World War II, the Associated Youth Serving Organizations(AYSO) is formed with other major organizations with services for young people such as the YMCA, Boy's Clubs of America, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, the National...

Scope and Contents During World War II, the need for increased work with teenagers becomes more apparent and teenage canteens are established through many organizations, including the YWCA of the U.S.A., to meet those needs. Pamphlets and correspondence concerning the canteens describe the purpose and aims of the services and the organization of canteens and their activity programs. During World War II the agriculture industry also sees and increased need for labor. To meet the harvesting needs of farms during...

Scope and Contents To ensure the needs of the developing girls are being met, the YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts studies and keeps records of participation. A study during the early years of World War II collects responses to questionnaires concerning the effect the war is having on young people. In 1928 a more comprehensive study of the services of the Girl Reserve Department is conducted in collaboration with the Field Department. This study assesses the services to girls, services to young employed girls and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Girl Reserve reports, secondary school girls and staff meetings. Reports assess impact and reach of programs, comment on success of programs, report on girls' satisfaction with the group, assess participation, and report on other matters to the YWCA National Board. Secondary school girls materials assess the needs for forming secondary school programs, propose constitutions and bylaws, propose lessons and ideas for the groups, and suggest activities....

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Minutes and reports of the Girl Reserve Sub-committee of the Leadership Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve is the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teen-age girls. The committee meets to discuss leadership, program needs, the relationship of the Girl Reserve clubs to the rest of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training opportunities and overall administration of the Girl Reserve program. 

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the Girl Reserve Sub-committee of the Leadership Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve is the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teen-age girls. The committee meets to discuss leadership, program needs, the relationship of the Girl Reserve clubs to the rest of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training opportunities and overall administration of the Girl Reserve program. A note in the microfilm indicates the minutes are missing for the years 1932 through 1934. Meetings...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the 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...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the 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...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the 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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the central region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. 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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the eastern region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. 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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the southern region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. 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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the western region Girl Reserve conferences for 1945. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the 1943 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...