Nonprofit organizations -- Management

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Reports of a YWCA of the U.S.A. study of incoming and outgoing advisory correspondence. The study looks at the type of questions received, workflow handling, the distribution and retention of correspondence, and the types of materials needed to answer inquiries. Documents describe the method and procedure of study, summarize data and analyze the results. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ethiopia. The YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ethiopia is mainly through the Women's Education Project and an adult education center for women though correspondence does indicate an interest in developing a YWCA. These projects involve the cooperation of the International Cooperation Administration, the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the United States Government and the Ethiopian Government. Agreements between the involved parties...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Liberia. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division works to develop associations for women and girls in Africa and to develop leadership so that the associations can one day be independent. American secretaries stationed in Africa develop programming, train local leaders and girls and report back to the Foreign Division. Secretaries' reports and correspondence describe the cultural, social and political context...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work in Rhodesia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togoland and Uganda. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. works to develop associations for women and girls in Africa and to develop leadership so that the associations can one day be independent. American secretaries stationed in Africa develop programming, train local leaders and girls and report back to the Foreign Division. Secretaries' reports and correspondence describe the cultural,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in West Africa and the history of association work throughout Africa. Proceedings, notes and reports of the West Africa conference of YWCA's summarize and assess the conference proceedings and experience. At the conference, women from associations in West Africa hear presentations concerning and discuss topics such as the status of women, western influence in Africa, family and marriage, and leadership. In addition, conference reports...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its associations in Alabama including the affiliated associations in Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further form and topic designations on the microfilm for the three affiliated cities. The administration and development of the affiliated associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of the YWCA of Birmingham, Alabama followed by documents from registered YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Brundidge, Jasper and Leighton and a report of a study of recreation agencies in Jefferson County. Documents concerning the YWCA of Birmingham, Alabama include completed basic standards report forms, historical overviews, constitutions and bylaws and visitation reports. Basic standards...

Scope and Contents Administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama as well as documents concerning registered YWCA of the U.S.A. clubs in Monroeville, Pell City, and Selma. Administrative records for the Mobile and Montgomery associations include basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports for the associations are more narrative...

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Correspondence concerning the development of a YWCA of the U.S.A. club in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development of YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Alaska followed by documents concerning the administration, development, and program of the YWCA of Bisbee, Arizona, and inter-association council reports from Cochise County, Arizona. The administration and development of the YWCA of Bisbee is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and...

Scope and Contents Reports and correspondence relating to the union of the American Committee and the International board and the formation of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Included are an early proposed constitution, Joint Committee leaflets, the 1907 Act of Incorporation and a 1906 agreement. Also included is a 1951 letter from Anson Phelps Stokes regarding a donation of correspondence from Olivia Phelps Stokes concerning the origins of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Digitized version includes renewals originally located...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the American Committee's involvement with the Joint Committee and the formation of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board. Proceedings and reports recommend that the American Committee affiliated groups unite with the International Board resulting in the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association. Additional materials concern the decision to unite, recommendations for moving forward and background information on the merger. Also included are summaries of...

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Letters between American Committee associations and national leaders. Much of the correspondence is with Mabel Cratty and offer insight into the program and function of the early young women's Christian associations in the United States.

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Correspondence between American Committee associations and leaders. Much of the correspondence is related to the business of the Joint Committee and efforts to align two national organizations of young women's Christian associations into the proposed united Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America.

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Correspondence between American Committee associations and leaders. Much of the correspondence is related to the business of the Joint Committee and efforts to align two national organizations of young women's Christian associations into the proposed united Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America.

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Early materials from the American Committee including constitutions, leadership manuals, annual reports, and a history of the American Committee organization.

Scope and Contents The American Provisional Council of the World's Student Christian Federation works with the National Intercollegiate Christian Council in bringing the mission of the World's Student Christian Federation to the United States and connecting American student Christian associations to the world movement. The council's responsibilities include reviewing applications for affiliation, determining policy and procedure for affiliation, communicating the mission and actions of the World Student...

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Author; Activist; Co-founder, Third Wave Foundation; Feminist; Organizer. Papers include Richards' correspondence re: speaking engagements, research materials for her book, Opting In, and printed materials on various topics including the Third Wave Feminist movement, grassroots organizing, and motherhood.

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Professional and personal papers, including correspondence, business records, sermons, writings, both published and unpublished, and teaching/workshop materials, especially strong in anti-racism material, of Andrea Ayvazian, labor and delivery nurse, mountaineering guide, anti-racism consultant, a teacher, a folk singer and published poet, a college dean of religous life, and a pastor.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian association development and programs in Argentina. YWCA activities begin in Buenos Aires in 1890 with English and North American women organizing meetings of English speaking girls. Activities expand growing into a lively organization serving women and girls in need, employed women, students and women at home. Activities include physical education and recreation, skills training, camps, conferences, social services and advocacy for women's rights....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the finance, development and program of young women's Christian associations in Argentina. The YWCA in Buenos Aires is partially supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. through finances and by sending staff to serve as leaders, advisors and trainers. Correspondence and reports update the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. of the current activities of the YWCA, assess future needs, evaluate the effectiveness of the program, request further support or resources and...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Argentina. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA in Buenos Aires by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA in Buenos Aires and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Argentina concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits the United States....

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Argentina. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA in Buenos Aires by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA in Buenos Aires and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Argentina concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits the United States....

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Argentina. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA in Buenos Aires by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA in Buenos Aires and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Argentina concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits the United States....

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Argentina. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA in Buenos Aires by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA in Buenos Aires and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Argentina concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits the United States....

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA staff in Argentina. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA in Buenos Aires by sending American women to to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA in Buenos Aires and its service to the women there. Correspondence from secretaries in Argentina concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting the Argentina as well as arrangements for visits the United States....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA of Argentina and the YWCA of Bolivia. Annual reports of the YWCA of Argentina to the Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. provide an overview of the activities of the association, the needs of the women in Argentina and the context in which the association operates. Correspondence with Lenor Stok de Llovet covers more administrative matters, requests for assistance and smaller updates on association work. Addition...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Douglas and the Huachuca area, Arizona. Documents are arranged alphabetically by area with further topical and form designations on the microfilm. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the development, administration and program of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona in addition to inquiries regarding new organization in Yuma and Prescott. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm for Phoenix and Tucson. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include...

Scope and Contents Records of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Community Division "Arizona Project" followed by administrative records, reports and correspondence concerning the history, program and certification of the YWCA of Bisbee, Arizona. "The Arizona Project" was a project to study the development, expansion and leadership of associations in Arizona. The project assesses the existing associations, community need, relationship to community leaders and organizations, as well as the need to have leadership...