Racism
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:
War Work, World War II, 1942-1946
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 150, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
War Relocation Authority documents concerning their policies and procedures for returning internees and disseminating information about the relocation process, camp living and Japanese Americans in communities. Pamphlets, reports and booklets communicate the War Relocation Authority's purpose and seek to educate readers about the situation in camps and around the nation as well as to address racism and treatment of Japanese Americans. Also included are collections of data and statistics on...
Dates of Materials:
1942-1946
War Work, World War II, 1941-1944
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 150, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Included are pamphlets and booklets concerning the treatment of Japanese Americans and the internment, War Relocation Authority relocation policy and procedure, press releases concerning the internment, a report to the Tolan Committee, two reports on the situation faced by Japanese Americans in Hawaii, correspondence and notes concerning the Stewart Bill and clippings and articles concerning the treatment and...
Dates of Materials:
1941-1944
Washington, circa 1912-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 219, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Seattle, Washington and its Phyllis Wheatley branch for African American women and girls. Visitation reports from field secretaries assess and describe the association's program, leadership and overall performance and correspondence and reports concerning the YMCA establish their relationship and areas of cooperation. Additional documents concerning the central association include program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and national leaders....
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1950
West Virginia, circa 1912-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in West Virginia, the history, program and administration of associations in Bluefield and Charleston, and a report concerning the community of Buckhannon. Documents concerning statewide YWCA work include state visitation reports, conferences and the development of associations throughout the states. For the associations in Bluefield and Charleston, administrative and organizational histories can be traced through their constitutions...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1950
West Virginia, circa 1916-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Richmond, Virginia and its Phyllis Wheatley branch serving its African American members. For the central association of the YWCA of Richmond, visitation reports summarize and assess overall program and performance and comment on any challenges they may face. Additional documents include correspondence concerning their relationship with the YMCA, program reports and advisory correspondence with regional and local leadership. The bylaws of the Phyllis Wheatley...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1916-1950
West Virginia, circa 1917-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 220, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning the YWCA of Huntington, West Virginia, inquiries into the development of organizations in Keyser and Logan and correspondence and reports on the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in mining towns in West Virginia. The administrative and organizational history of the YWCA of Huntington can be traced through its constitutions and bylaws in addition to fact sheets and historical notes. Visitation reports from field secretaries and advisory correspondence with regional and national...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1950
West Virginia, circa 1919-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 221, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the history, affiliation, program and development of the YWCA of Parkersburg, West Virginia and correspondence and reports concerning organizing and developing associations in Nitro and Philippi. The administrative and organizational history of the YWCA of Parkersburg is documented through its constitutions, bylaws, fact sheets and historical notes. In addition, correspondence and reports concerning buildings and finance address the administrative and managerial side of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1950
West Virginia, circa 1925-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 221, microdex: 3
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Correspondence and reports concerning the program and activities of the YWCA of Wheeling, West Virginia, documents concerning its branch for its African American members and correspondence and reports concerning the development of YWCA activities in Williamson. Advisory correspondence with regional and national leadership include requests for assistance in matters of operations and programs as well as updates of program development and community relationships. Records of the Blue Triangle...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1925-1950
Wisconsin, circa 1893-1950
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 222, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the history, affiliation, program and activities of the YWCA of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and its international institute. The administrative and organizational history of the association can be traced through its constitutions, bylaws, fact sheets and historical notes. In addition, correspondence and questionnaires concerning association buildings and finance document the administrative and operational aspects of those parts of the association. Studies, conducted by outside...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1893-1950
World YWCA, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 294, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Annual reports and conference documents of the World YWCA. The World YWCA is the international organization comprised of autonomous national associations that include the YWCA of the U.S.A. Their annual reports review the work of the World YWCA over the reporting period, highlight some work of national associations and present the challenges that associations and the world organization may be facing. Membership conferences convene in between meetings of the World Council to encourage...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
Y-Teen conferences, 1947-1949
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 156, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the planning, proceedings and assessments of the southern and western regional Y-Teen conferences. Regional conferences are a chance for Y-Teen delegates and the adult leaders to come together to discuss the issues important to them and unite behind a common purpose. Conferences include discussion groups, lectures and activities and several southern regions have separate conferences for African American girls. Also included are documents concerning the general planning...
Dates of Materials:
1947-1949
YWCA, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 321, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning accredited associations, the affiliation and disaffiliation of associations, basic required documents, branches and centers, and association certification. Local autonomous associations can be affiliated with the YWCA of the U.S.A. at several levels or stages as they develop. Accredited YWCA's is a level of associations that is more basic than full affiliation for those associations that don't need or are too small to support full affiliation. Accreditation proposals and...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
YWCA, 1956-1968
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 322, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Reports of selected studies conducted by or for the YWCA of the U.S.A. Studies are listed on a card following the title card.
Dates of Materials:
1956-1968
YWCA, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 252, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
YWCA of the U.S.A. studies followed by documents concerning World Fellowship Week and YW-Wives. The YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts studies to maintain an awareness of the needs of its member groups and evaluate the success of programs and services. Studies inform future program development, staff and personnel decisions and national policy and procedure. In addition, local associations are encouraged to conduct their own studies to inform local decisions. Local studies are compiled in a lists...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
YWCA, circa 1920-1948
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 158, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the policies of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in regards to its city associations, education programs, honoraria, interracial emphasis, membership and the national organization. Also included is an undated motto of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and World YWCA.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1948
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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