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Business and professional conferences, 1929-1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional summer conferences in the southern region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional conferences bring together girls and women with common interest to unify them in their work, provide training and education, convey the national program and method and encourage fellowship beyond one's usual circles. Conference materials give an overview of events of the southern summer conferences. In addition, materials include data concerning...
Dates of Materials:
1929-1937
Business and professional conferences, 1936-1942
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional summer conferences in the southwest region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and area weekend conferences for Alabama-Louisiana-Mississippi, Arkansas and Arizona. Weekend conferences are held between regional summer conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the...
Dates of Materials:
1936-1942
Business and professional conferences, 1936-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in California, Colorado, Wyoming, Florida and Northern and Southern Illinois. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business and...
Dates of Materials:
1936-1946
Business and professional conferences, 1930-1948
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Northern and Southern Indiana, the Inland Empire (Idaho, Utah, Washington and Oregon), Kansas-Missouri, Kentucky-Tennessee, Michigan and Northern and Southern New England. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give...
Dates of Materials:
1930-1948
Business and professional conferences, 1935-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Eastern and Western New York, New Jersey and Northern and Southern New England. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business...
Dates of Materials:
1935-1950
Business and professional conferences, 1935-1949
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Northern and Southern Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend conferences unify Business and Professional clubs,...
Dates of Materials:
1935-1949
Business and professional conferences, 1924-1946
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning weekend area conferences of YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women in Texas-Louisiana, the Tri-State area (North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota), Virginia and West Virginia. Weekend conferences are held between regional conferences to bring together Business and Professional clubs from a state or smaller region and connect on current issues and program. Minutes, reports, and newsletters give an overview of the events and themes of the conferences. Weekend...
Dates of Materials:
1924-1946
Business and professional women, 1933-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 19, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional summer conferences in the east central region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional conferences bring together employed girls and women with common interest to unify them in their work, provide training and education, convey the national program and method and encourage fellowship beyond one's usual circles. Conference materials give an overview of events of the east central conferences at Forest Beach. In addition, materials...
Dates of Materials:
1933-1950
Business and professional women, 1928-1942
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 19, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional summer conferences in the eastern (Kiskiminetas) region of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional conferences bring together employed girls and women with common interest to unify them in their work, provide training and education, convey the national program and method and encourage fellowship beyond one's usual circles. Conference materials give an overview of events of the eastern area conferences. In addition, materials...
Dates of Materials:
1928-1942
Business and professional women, 1928-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 19, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional summer conferences in the Rocky Mountain and southern regions of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Regional conferences bring together girls and women with common interest to unify them in their work, provide training and education, convey the national program and method and encourage fellowship beyond one's usual circles. Conference materials give an overview of events of the Rocky Mountain and Southern summer conferences. In...
Dates of Materials:
1928-1950
Business and professional women, 1925-1947
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 20, microdex: 8
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Council, jobs in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Business and Professional Women Department and YWCA of the U.S.A. Nationwide Observance Day. The Business and Professional Councils represent established areas and are comprised of delegates from Business and Professional clubs. Councils serve as a link between local associations, the gatherings and events of the summer conferences, and the National Assembly. Documents concern...
Dates of Materials:
1925-1947
Conferences, 1942-1948
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 24, microdex: 7
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Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Materials demonstrate efforts of leaders and the national organization to achieve interracial conferences and to discuss problems of racism and race relations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. International...
Dates of Materials:
1942-1948
Conferences, 1937-1939
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 24, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. In addition, conferences look at how the ideas and aims of the National Board are realized in local associations. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations...
Dates of Materials:
1937-1939
Conferences, 1931-1935
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 25, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations for communities. Materials also address planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing documents, lists...
Dates of Materials:
1931-1935
Conferences, 1922-1929
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 25, microdex: 3
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Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations to YWCA communities. Materials also address the planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing...
Dates of Materials:
1922-1929
Conferences, 1962-1966
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 284, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and results of program director conferences. National program institutes are designed for experience program directors and executive directors to explore the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations in the context of the changing social and economic scenes. They discuss the role of programming to meet the needs of its women and girls and the role of Christianity in social action. Discussions include issues such as open housing,...
Dates of Materials:
1962-1966
Conferences, 1968-1969
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 285, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1969 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials:
1968-1969
Conferences, circa 1966
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 285, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1966 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1966
Conferences, 1962-1963
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 285, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the planning, preparations and sessions of the 1963 YWCA of the U.S.A. regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such as the role of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials:
1962-1963
Conferences, circa 1961-1971
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 285, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning regional YWCA of the U.S.A. all-staff meetings and roundtables as well as the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth. YWCA of the U.S.A. staff meet at state-wide or regional meetings and roundtables to discuss program needs, administration and leadership skills. These meetings are an opportunity to meet other leaders from local associations develop new skills and make sure local associations are working towards the common goals of the region and national...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1971
Convention, 1964 , 1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the twenty third YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention delegates, convention forums and pre and post convention meetings as well as the convention's program. Delegate materials include letters and memorandums sent out to prepare delegates for convention and meeting notes from the committee and organizing staff responsible for delegate accommodations and arrangements. Following these materials is a packet summarizing forum topics for the convention. Forums are group...
Dates of Materials:
1964
Convention, 1964 , 1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 4
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Official report of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The report summarizes general convention sessions including actions, reports from divisions and groups and business sessions. Speeches from principal guests are not included in the report but can be...
Dates of Materials:
1964
Convention, 1964 , 1964 April 24-25
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 7
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Stenographer's proceedings of the fifth and sixth day of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A.,...
Dates of Materials:
1964 April 24-25
Convention, 1964 , 1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 8
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Documents concerning the National Student Assembly and National Young Adult Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assemblies meet at national convention time as the national representative body of their constituent groups. During assembly sessions they discuss the pressing problems facing their groups, vote on program recommendations, engage in leadership development and submit reports to the convention. Like convention itself, assemblies are a chance from delegates to meet other members from...
Dates of Materials:
1964
Convention, 1964 , 1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 287, microdex: 1
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Special sessions and participation for teenage visiting delegates to the National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. allow youth the chance to participate in the national body of the organization, develop leadership skills and meet other Y-Teen members. Program outlines and memorandums sent to Y-Teen leaders give an overview of the Y-Teen's role in the convention. Registration forms lists members and their home associations.
Dates of Materials:
1964
Convention, 1964 , 1963-1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 287, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the twenty third YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention including "who's who" sheets for elections, convention workbooks, and additional convention coverage. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. The booklet "Who's Who" is sent out prior to convention to prepare voting delegates to...
Dates of Materials:
1963-1964
Convention, 1964 , 1964 April 20-25
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Table of contents to the stenographer's proceedings of the the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and proceedings from the first two days. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses...
Dates of Materials:
1964 April 20-25
Convention, 1964 , 1964 April 22-23
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Stenographer's proceedings of the third and fourth day of the twenty third National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. Under the twenty third convention's theme, "Match Us to this Hour," the convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials:
1964 April 22-23
Convention, 1967 , 1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 287, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the planning and proceedings of the 1967 National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. including information regarding delegates, forum sessions, meditations, programs and reports. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. In addition to delegates from local associations, the convention...
Dates of Materials:
1967
Convention, 1967 , 1967 April 24-25
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 287, microdex: 10
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Stenographer's proceedings of the first and second days of the twenty fourth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The convention actions, discussions and addresses concern the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., women and Christianity in the social, political and economic...
Dates of Materials:
1967 April 24-25
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