Nonprofit organizations -- Finance
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Near East, circa 1919-1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 64, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Formed in 1920, the YWCA in the Near East is conceived to unite the YWCA activities supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A. in Turkey and Syria. This united body aids in the coordination of efforts to improve the spiritual, physical and intellectual well-being of the women and girls of the Near East. As an area that is under constant political, racial and religious conflict, the YWCA in the Near East assists refugees with housing and provides migrant services to those in need. The migrant...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1919-1937
Turkey, circa 1911-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 63, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Beginning with war relief efforts following World War I, the YWCA of the U.S.A. works in Turkey to develop the Istanbul Service Center for the spiritual, physical, mental and intellectual well-being of the women and girls. The centers provide housing, education opportunities, activities where women and girls from different background can socialize, job and skills training and summer camp activities. The American staff serving in Turkey assist by acting in leadership positions and serving as...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1911-1950
Turkey, circa 1913-1938
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 63, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Staff correspondence and reports concerning YWCA service centers in Turkey. The YWCA of the U.S.A. develops service centers in Turkey to serve the women there and to provide opportunity for education, physical recreation and health, spiritual growth, employment and skill training and fellowship with other women from diverse backgrounds. The YWCA activities in Turkey also include Girl Reserve clubs for young girls as well as summer camps and special programs. Correspondence and reports from...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1913-1938
War Work Council conference proceedings, 1917 June 6-7
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 380, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Proceedings of the conference of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The conference is called to respond to the increase requests for association work and assistance, begin planning work on a national and international scale, and begin initial steps towards implementation. Through addresses and business sessions the attendees learn of the current situations affected by World War I and vote on actions and resolutions concerning planned actions.
Dates of Materials:
1917 June 6-7
War Work Council minutes and reports, 1917-1919,1939
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 380, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
The War Work Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is the vehicle through which the YWCA of the U.S.A. organizes, administers and reports on its war work activities at home and abroad. The War Work Council is seen as an extension of the program and mission of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and is accomplished through cooperation with existing divisions of the organization. War relief services include expansion of activities where local associations exist, organizing work near military centers where no...
Dates of Materials:
1917-1919,1939
War Work Council Polish Gray Samaritans Committee minutes and reports, 1918-1919
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 381, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
The Polish Grey Samaritans Committee of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. is responsible for conducting training and financing the work of Polish-American women in war relief and reconstruction in Poland. The women, after completing a training course in first-aid, nursing and relief work, are either assigned to work in France with Polish forces or in Poland to assist in reconstruction. The committee is responsible for developing a training program,...
Dates of Materials:
1918-1919
War Work Council Social Morality Committee and Volunteer Workers' Bureau minutes and reports, 1913-1921
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 381, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents
Minutes and reports of the Social Morality Committee and Volunteer Workers' Bureau of the War Work Council of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Social Morality Committee coordinates lectures, training and educational materials teaching the benefits of health as the basis for socially and personally responsible living. Such program include sex education to girls and women, particularly women exposed to military camps. The Social Morality Committee begins as the Social Morality...
Dates of Materials:
1913-1921
World War I, circa 1917-1920
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 153, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
In order to provide places of shelter, comfort and rest for women visitors to military training and mobilization camps the War Work Council of the YWCA of the U.S.A. establishes hostess houses. These houses serve a range of functions including serving meals and acting as a place for women to meet and entertain the military men. Documents include informational bulletins and reports, letters of commendation, correspondence and reports concerning the financing of hostess houses, hostess house...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1917-1920