Peace
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:
Outside organizations: Youth, circa 1936-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 124, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the activities, organization, purposes and aims of organizations working with youth and young adults and the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship to the organizations. Through sharing of ideas, contributing to or attending conferences, participating in organization activities or committees or simply through awareness of other youth organizations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. seeks to contribute to the common cause of the betterment of the lives of young people and form positive...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1936-1950
Peace, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 297, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of USA programs and policies for peace including addressing disarmament, Vietnam, and Youth Peace Corps. Public and organizational statements of position and letters to politicians, including the president of the United States, elaborate on the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s stance on these issues. Furthering their mission for international peace and cooperation, the YWCA of the U.S.A. collaborates with the Peace Corps to recruit and train volunteers. The structure and...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
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
Peace, circa 1928-1943
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 124, microdex: 7
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 the use of propaganda, post war rehabilitation, retooling programs, peace movements and activities, pacifism, Christianity and war and global politics. In addition, documents concern the organization of a special peace program to facilitate...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1928-1943
Peace and personnel policies and services, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 237, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Statements and memorandums concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s position on peace and documents concerning personnel policies and services. In response to the international political climate and developments in the atomic age, the YWCA of the U.S.A., through its public affairs programs, releases a statement on peace. Additional position statements concern the Atoms for Peace program and its relationship to the United Nations, disarmament, universal military training and the food for peace...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
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
Student, circa 1926-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 138, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the finance, organization and administration, program and economic education programs of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports, minutes and notes of the economic and finance committees of the council concern the efforts to educate student members on basic economics and the social-economic problems they may face and the student's role in social and economic change in addition to the financial policies of the council. Policies, bylaws,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1926-1950
Student, circa 1922-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 134, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with international students and the National Student Y.W.C.A.'s cooperation with international organizations. To encourage cooperative and inclusive student work, the Education Division of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. devises a program of education to share information of general international culture and student needs and to respond to emphases decided at national conventions. In addition, to education programs,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1922-1950
Student, 1922-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 138, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Minutes, reports, correspondence and notes of the committees of the National Student Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Reports summarize the committee's work for the previous term, discuss problems and opportunities faced and make recommendations for future work. Meeting minutes and notes follow the discussion and decision making of the committees. Other documents include charters, lists of committee members and statements of recommendations.
Dates of Materials:
1922-1950
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