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Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Japan. YWCA of Japan secretaries and American YWCA secretaries in Japan write narrative accounts of their journeys often containing vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the nature of their work. Reports assess the work being done for women and girls commenting on areas needing improvement or more support. In addition, the letters and reports contain accounts of interpersonal conflicts or challenges that may arise when cooperating with...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Japan. YWCA of Japan secretaries and American YWCA secretaries in Japan write narrative accounts of their journeys often containing vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the nature of their work. Reports assess the work being done for women and girls commenting on areas needing improvement or more support. In addition, the letters and reports contain accounts of interpersonal conflicts or challenges that may arise when cooperating with...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of Japan. The YWCA of the U.S.A. sends secretaries to Japan to advise on YWCA activities, train leaders and report back to the National Board and local associations concerning the work being carried out in Japan. YWCA of Japan secretaries and American YWCA secretaries in Japan write narrative accounts of their journeys often containing vivid descriptions of their surroundings and the nature of their work. Reports assess the work being done for...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the student Christian movement in Japan, the training of Japanese YWCA leadership and the results of a study of local associations in Japan. The student associations in Japan work with women college students and the World Student Federation to encourage opportunities for women college students, spread the Christian student movement and provide a place for young Christian students to meet and interact. The student associations are further assessed in the studies of...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. takes a special interest in the women of Japan and the YWCA of Japan by sending financial support, sending secretaries to Japan as trainers and advisors, and sponsoring Japanese YWCA members to visit the United States. While in the United States, the Japanese visitors observe local associations, attend conferences and may attend American universities. YWCA work in Japan aims to enable women to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and mentally by providing...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. provides support to the YWCA of Japan through financial donations as well as by sending secretaries to Japan to fill leadership roles and act as advisors. Pamphlets and reports outline the history of the YWCA of Japan, describe the needs of the women and their political and social status and provides information concerning the politics and customs of Japan. These materials are sent to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division to be shared with interested associations and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Japan with the YWCA of Japan. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports international associations through financial contributions, resource sharing, supplying staff and arranging leadership training opportunities. Correspondence with American secretaries Doris Boss and Eldri Dieson, and Japanese secretaries Miyako Ishibashi, Yuki Naito and Tamaki Uemura concern administrative matters such as travel and finance in addition to...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of young women's Christian associations in Korea. The YWCA of Korea works with women in rural and city settings to provide opportunities for spiritual, mental, physical and intellectual growth. Similar to its work with other countries, the YWCA of the U.S.A. provides financial support in addition to sending secretaries to serve in Korea as leaders and advisors. While under Japanese occupation, the YWCA of Korea is forced to operate under the YWCA of Japan,...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Korea with the YWCA of Korea. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports international associations through financial contributions, resource sharing, supplying staff and arranging leadership training opportunities. Correspondence with secretaries working with the YWCA of Korea concern administrative matters such as travel and finances, association needs, social, political and economic conditions and association activities....

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. leadership conferences and issues of "The Bulletin," a publication of the National Association of Professional Workers of the YWCA (N.A.P.W.). Conference Reports and proceedings concern the leadership roles held in the YWCA, the role of religion in YWCA leadership, description and discussion of mission, policy and procedure, detailed job description and analysis, and the role of leaders in YWCA work. "The Bulletin" shares information on employment...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YWCA in Lebanon in developing the status of women there. Through programs such as vocational training, hostels and camps the YWCA in Lebanon works to increase opportunities for girls and young women. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports these efforts through training, resource sharing and sending staff to work in Lebanon developing local leadership and programs. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division supports Lebanese...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Malaya. Correspondence and reports with YWCA of the U.S.A. secretaries working with the YWCA of Malaya describe their experiences working with the association and its members, the social and economic needs of the women, challenges and successes. The report and proceedings of the third biennial conference of the YWCA of Malaya provides an overall view of the work and program of the association. Other documents include reports to the...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from YWCA work in British Malaya and Singapore and documents concerning the Eastern Mediterranean Federation Conferences and YWCA work in the Middle East. Similar to their other work with foreign countries, the YWCA of the U.S.A. supports secretaries in Malaya and Singapore and the Middle Eastern region. In Malaya and Singapore the YWCA seeks to help women in their physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual growth. As international conflict in the Pacific grows...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the programs and history of young women's Christian associations in Mexico. Beginning in 1920, the YWCA of Mexico strives to provide a place for women to meet in addition to programming and activities to support the spiritual, social, mental, intellectual and physical well-being of women. The YWCA of the U.S.A. gives support to the YWCA of Mexico through financial grants and by sending American secretaries to Mexico to serve as leaders, trainers and advisors. Materials...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from the YWCA of Mexico. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Mexico by sending American women to Mexico to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Mexico and its associations. Correspondence from secretaries in Mexico concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting Mexico as well as arrangements for Mexican women to visit the United States. Reports and...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports from the YWCA of Mexico. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports the YWCA of Mexico by sending American women to Mexico to fill leadership positions, act as advisors, report on work to the United States and to assess the status of the YWCA of Mexico and its associations. Correspondence from secretaries in Mexico concern travel arrangements for American secretaries visiting Mexico as well as arrangements for Mexican women to visit the United States. Reports and...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Mexico. The YWCA of Mexico aims to provide a place for women to meet and develop their physical, spiritual, mental and intellectual well being. Additionally, the YWCA advocates for women's rights and treatment in society. Correspondence and reports provide narrative accounts of YWCA activity in Mexico as well as providing updates on associations and describing the challenges faced by the women of Mexico and YWCA associations. The...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s work with the YWCA of Mexico and an association summary of the YWCA in Pakistan. Correspondence and reports with secretaries working with the YWCA of Mexico describe their experiences working with the association and its members, the social and economic needs of the women, challenges and successes. Annual reports to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division provide an overview of the association program and activities in the social and political...

Scope and Contents Minutes and reports of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its executive committee. Minutes concern national business, budgets and finance, committee business, resolutions and recommendations and personnel. In addition, materials may include reports from committees, reports of programming and method, and summaries of conferences and conventions. Throughout the minutes the topics of the evangelical versus personal basis of membership, budget and financial concerns, and...

Scope and Contents Documents collected to memorialize Grace Hoadley Dodge, first president of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. A collection of correspondence and writing during her time with the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its predecessor organizations provide an overview of her work for women. Ms. Dodge made a great impact on the lives of many women as demonstrated by the many letters of sympathy and records of resolutions passed in her honor. Other documents include programs of memorial held in her...

Scope and Contents Records of regional meetings for the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Study. Program planning studies are used by the Program Planning Committee to gather information to assess the current program and inform decisions about the future programming needs. Regional meeting are held in order to gather input regarding the regional program needs. Meeting minutes summarize and report on the discussions of the relationship between the national program and local associations, the...

Scope and Contents Reports and documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Program Planning Study. Program planning studies are used by the Program Planning Committee and the National Board to gather information to assess the current program and inform decisions about the future programming needs. Input and reports from the National Student Council and leaders concerned with room registries respond to the current national program, assess how the program is or isn't meeting their needs and make...

Scope and Contents Reports from Mark M. Jones on the reorganization of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board. Beginning in 1930, Mr. Jones is brought in to make a study of the work and organization of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and prepare a preliminary report for review followed by a formal report and recommendations. Mr. Jones's preliminary report includes an overview of the current situation in the National Board and local associations, discuss the challenges of local associations, the...

Scope and Contents Formed to united the YWCA activities in the Middle East regions supported by the YWCA of the U.S.A., the YWCA in the Near East supports the physical, mental, social, intellectual and spiritual development of all women and girls in the area. The development of women and girls in the area is aided through recreation programs, summer camps, job and skills training and language classes. Due to unstable political situations the YWCA activities in the region also include a lot of work with...

Scope and Contents Studies, correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA in the Near East. Studies are conducted to make a detailed assessment of the social conditions faced by women and children in Turkey and beyond. The reports give detailed presentation of social customs and laws governing the lives of women and children in regards to marriage, child care, employment, rights, religion and recreations. In addition the social institutions are assessed including refugee facilities and camps, orphanages,...

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...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA activities in the Dutch East Indies, Newfoundland, New Zealand and Norway. The YWCA of the U.S.A. supports activities in the Dutch East Indies and Newfoundland with financial aid in addition to sending secretaries to serve as leaders, trainers and advisors. Cooperation with Norway and New Zealand includes arranging visits for secretaries, sharing resources and exchanging progress updates on YWCA activity. In New Zealand, the YWCA activities include reconstruction...

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Minutes, notes and reports from the Committee on Cooperation in Latin America, an international committee to facilitate the international work of Christian organizations there. Documents assess current work in Central and South America, address potential problems, discuss the social and economic background of the countries, report on recent progress and discuss ways to further the Christian cause in Central and South America. 

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Minutes, notes and reports from the Committee on Cooperation in Latin America, an international committee to facilitate the international work of Christian organizations there. Documents assess current work in Central and South America, address potential problems, discuss the social and economic background of the countries, report on recent progress and discuss ways to further the Christian cause in Central and South America. 

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Documents concerning organizations outside of the YWCA of the U.S.A. working on international issues. Foreign service organizations cooperating with the YWCA of the U.S.A. include war relief agencies, missionary work and international organizations working towards the betterment of women's lives. Documents are arranged alphabetically by organization.