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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Adrienne Auerswald papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA-MS-00376
Abstract

Adrienne Aurswald entered the music program at Smith College in 1939 and graduated in 1943. She returned to Smith to teach in 1957. In 1962, Auerswald earned her Master's degree and became a faculty member. The collection contains her photograph albums and memorabilia books from her time as a Smith College student as well as committee files from when she was a faculty memeber.

Dates of Materials: 1936 - 1979

Certificate from the American Relief for Holland, 1946-04-18

 Item — Box 1408: [Barcode: 310183630220142], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

The American Relief for Holland (Queen Wilhelmina Fund) thanks Mrs. Samuel F. Clarke (Elizabeth Crocker Lawrence)for her service of relief in the Netherlands and Netherlands East Indies during World War II.

Dates of Materials: 1946-04-18

Correspondence: Surrey, England, 1941

 File — Box 1408: [Barcode: 310183630220142], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

An account of the day-to-day life of an individual helping in Surrey, England during the second World War. Author is unknown; probably a friend or relative of Clarke's (nee Lawrence).

Dates of Materials: 1941

Correspondence: Wilkie, Wendell L., 1940-11-25

 File — Box 1408: [Barcode: 310183630220142], Folder: 24
Scope and Contents

Willkie writes in response to Clarke's (nee Lawrence) note asking Willkie for his "statesmanly support to stop furnishing Japan with war materials and for all possible aid to China." Willkie responds that her message touched him deeply, and conveyed "a heartening faith in the principles for which I stand."

Dates of Materials: 1940-11-25

Dixon-Clark family papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA-MS-00368
Abstract

The Dixon-Clark family papers contain photographs, newspaper articles, and correspondence regarding the private and social lives of various members of the family.

Dates of Materials: 1882 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1945

Immigration, 1916-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 99, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning immigration and the YWCA of the U.S.A. including foreign groups, legislation, native language, National Citizenship Education Program, and the National Council on Naturalization and Citizenship. The "Handbook on Racial and Nationality Backgrounds" examines six nationalities and backgrounds discussing the history, religion, and culture of the country of origin, immigrant experiences in America, expression through art, literature, food, and music, and teaching aids for...
Dates of Materials: 1916-1950

Industrial conferences, 1937-1939

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 103, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents Proceedings, minutes, reports, and correspondence concerning southern region industrial conferences. Materials are arranged by year. Conference materials provide an overview of industrial club administration and organization for the conference year as well as reports on methods and programming employed to achieve club goals. Administrative information may include conference planning as well as lists of leaders speakers and committee members. Often, analysis is given as to the success of the...
Dates of Materials: 1937-1939

Margaret Myers Dunn papers

 Collection
Identifier: CA-MS-00392
Abstract

Margaret Myers Dunn is a Smith College Alumna, Class of 1937. This collection contains correspondence, ephemera, and photographs.

Dates of Materials: 1935 - 1959

Peace, circa 1921-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 124, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. advocates for global peace and disarmament as part of its mission toward the betterment of life for women and all world citizens. Through pamphlets, bulletins, articles, reports and books they encourage education on matters of global politics, military training, peace, neutrality, munitions and war. These materials often present arguments for and against positions, discuss applicable laws and legislation, suggest ways in which women can become involved in peace...
Dates of Materials: circa 1921-1950

Public affairs, 1936-1949

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Issues of the "Public Affairs New Service," the bulletin of the public affairs department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The public affairs program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. disseminates information on topics of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, racism, civil rights, federal services, national and global politics, the role of Christianity in social action and the role of women. The bulletin provides information on highlighted issues in...
Dates of Materials: 1936-1949

Public affairs, circa 1920-1950

 File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 125, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the public affairs programs of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The public affairs program disseminates information and decides the national emphases on issues of national importance often involving social-economic issues, legal and legislative concerns, racism, civil rights, federal services, national and global politics, the role of Christianity in social action and the role of women. Pamphlets are frequently used for educational purposes and often contain facts regarding a...
Dates of Materials: circa 1920-1950

Russia, circa 1919-1943

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 66, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development and programs of young women's Christian associations in Russia. Beginning with centers for industrial employed women in Russia, the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the establishment of YWCA associations in Russia financially as well as by sending staff to serve as advisors, trainers and leaders. Expanding from work with employed women in business and industry, YWCA activities in Russia include service to students, rural women and young girls and also include...
Dates of Materials: circa 1919-1943