Women college students -- Societies and clubs

Scope and Contents Publications of the Community Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Community Division is responsible for support services to associations in cities, towns and rural areas. Publications for use by national or local staff include pamphlets and manuals concerning the leadership and administration of associations, handbooks for program planning and conducting local studies, suggested membership practices and a report on community association activities. Publications are...

Scope and Contents Official proceedings, principles, and actions of the Fifteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The second half of the proceedings, continued from reel 33, microdex 9, concern the presentation and discussion of the study of the Industrial Division and its recommendations in addition to the passing and discussion of convention resolutions. Recommendations from the Industrial Division study concern the implementation of its aims,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Student Assembly of the Seventeenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Similar to the business and professional, and industrial associations, student associations are faced with new challenges as men return from World War II. Returning soldiers are returning to school and are given priority over women college students. In addition to opportunity for women and the changing economic, social, and political...

Scope and Contents Field committees represent the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in established areas of the country connecting areas under the united work of the National Board and national YWCA movement. Field representatives visit their designated areas, provide assistance to local associations and report to the National Board. In addition, recommendations are made regarding the formation and organization of new associations and documents discuss the relationship between field committees, local...

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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 Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. international institute programs for second generation immigrants. These include autobiographies, reports and case studies. Second Generation materials concern first generation American women and young girls and how their social and cultural experiences affect their lives, work, relationships and place among other nationalities. Case studies and autobiographies provide narrative accounts of what life was like and reports provide demographic and other...

Scope and Contents The International Student Committee of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for providing services to foreign students studying in the United States to ease their adjustment to living in a new country. Additionally, the committee encourages relationship and understanding between women of different backgrounds. The committee begins as the Friendly Relations Committee of the National Student Council changing its name to the International Student Committee in...

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The Resident Committee of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the implementation of the actions of the Executive Committee of the National Student Council. The Resident Committee members reside in and around New York City to facilitate multiple meetings throughout the year. 

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The Resident Committee of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the implementation of the actions of the Executive Committee of the National Student Council. The Resident Committee members reside in and around New York City to facilitate multiple meetings throughout the year. 

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The Resident Committee of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for the implementation of the actions of the Executive Committee of the National Student Council. The Resident Committee members reside in and around New York City to facilitate multiple meetings throughout the year. 

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Minutes of meetings of the Resident Executive Committee of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Resident committees are a sub-group of members living close to the national headquarters and therefore able to meet more frequently than distance members.

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The National Student Council is responsible for the administration of the actions of the student assemblies, the governing body of the Student Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Staff meetings include discussion of the role of staff and leaders in the student Christian movements, exploration of issues important to students, review of program needs and discussion of regional and national needs. 

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The National Student Council is responsible for the administration of the actions of the student assemblies, the governing body of the Student Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Staff meetings include discussion of the role of staff and leaders in the student Christian movements, exploration of issues important to students, review of program needs and discussion of regional and national needs. 

Scope and Contents Resources concerning special speakers in the YWCA of the U.S.A. followed by the beginning of records concerning the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the National Student YWCA. Special speaker resources are mostly recommendations for World Fellowship Week celebrations but also include some correspondence concerning guest speakers at other events. The College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for local student associations and student...

Scope and Contents Basic standards summary reports for student associations of the YWCA of the U.S.A., records of the National Student YWCA Black Affairs Committee, administrative records of additional committees of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., and issues of "Issue Net" newsletters. Basic standards summary reports compile data submitted by student associations for their basic standards self assessments. Basic standards, similar to those used in...

Scope and Contents Document concerning the purpose, functions and history of the National Student YWCA and the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Bylaws establish their functions and relationship to the YWCA of the U.S.A. and suggested constitutions for local student associations establish the governing documents for the individual associations. Updated and amended bylaws allow the reader to follow administrative changes of the unit. Documents concerning finances in the National Student...

Scope and Contents In order to increase international understanding, develop leadership skills and contribute to the development of an international YWCA summer program, the National Student YWCA and the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. organize summer volunteer opportunities with international YWCA programs. Volunteers Abroad documents include memorandums with program details and announcements, blank application forms, completed application packets, student reflections and program fliers. Also...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YMCA of the USA's student work and miscellaneous documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s National Student YWCA programs and activities. Reports of studies of the program and activities of the National Student YMCA summarize the current scope of the student work of the YMCA to inform the future direction of the movement and the organization and functions of the National Student Council of the YMCA is established in its bylaws. Materials concerning the program...

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Pamphlets and documents concerning the National Student YWCA. Pamphlets are arranged alphabetically by title and concern such topics as the role of Christianity in the college student's life, the role of Christianity in addressing social and economic problems, Christian education and the purpose, aims and functions of student associations. Other documents include a student issue of "Womans Press" magazine, reports of the student Christian movement, bibliographies and program suggestions. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with student associations. Annual reports of the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. summarize the activities of the division as a whole highlighting major emphases, changes and achievements. The headquarters and national staff for the National Student YWCA are listed in rosters that also indicate the type of staff and area of work. Two recurring emphases for the National Student YWCA is the role of religion in the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the management and operations of the College and University Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and notes on the Student Volunteer Movement. The College and University Division is responsible for the administration of the student program that includes the work of the National Student YWCA. College and University Division staff meeting minutes and notes concern the staff needs, duties and division policies and procedure. Brief statistical reports present collected data on...

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Reports of the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the National Student YWCA. Monthly reports to the National Student Council are submitted using standard forms and collect information concerning meetings attended, campuses visited, materials prepared, regional developments, how the secretary's day were divided and interviews conducted. General regional reports include reports on international work, junior college visits and the report, "Two Weeks of Work in California." 

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Documents concerning the activities, conferences, programming and administration of student Christian associations in the Asilomar (Pacific Southwest) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Documents include conference and assembly programs and workbooks, association program suggestions and materials, letters and reports concerning the Japanese internment in California, pamphlets for summer work projects and regional advisory council minutes. 

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Records of the Geneva area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. student associations. The regional conference, often held jointly with the area Student YMCA, convenes to unite students under common purpose, strengthen their commitment to the regional and national associations and share resources and learning. Records vary between conference year but may include lists of attendees, evaluation reports, speeches and session notes, pamphlets and brochures, and planning committee minutes. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA leadership workshops and regional student conferences in New England, New York State and the Pacific Northwest. The national leadership workshops, scheduled to coincide with the meeting of the National Student Council meetings of the YWCA and YMCA, provide opportunity for leadership development, program planning and an introduction into the National Student YWCA and the national student movements. Regional student conferences are a chance for...

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Documents concerning the National Student YWCA and YMCA Pacific Southwest regional conferences. The regional conferences unite student YWCA and YMCA members under common purpose, provide opportunity for resource and skill development and include discussion of regional and national topics important to the student Christian movements. 

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Documents concerning the National Student YWCA and YMCA Rocky Mountain regional conferences held in Estes Park, Colorado. The regional conferences unite student YWCA and YMCA members under common purpose, provide opportunity for resource and skill development and include discussion of regional and national topics important to the student Christian movements. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student YWCA conferences and workshops including Southern and Southwestern regional conferences, workshops of race relations and general student conference materials. Southern and Southwest regional conferences are an opportunity for regional students to come together to discuss regional and national matters important to the student Christian movement, share skills and resources and meet other student YWCA members. National workshops on race relations encourage...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Middle Atlantic regional council of the National Student YWCA and Student Christian Movement. The regional council acts as a body between the National Student YWCA and national student movement organizations and the local student associations. Council meetings discuss the regional emphases and programming, make recommendations and resolutions, hear updates and reports from local student associations and events and discuss leadership and staff needs. The council's...

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Newsletters from the Middle Atlantic region of the National Student YWCA and Student Christian Movement. The Middle Atlantic region is also referred to as the Eagles Mere region in the YWCA of the U.S.A.