Memorandums
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 832 Collections and/or Records:
Economics, circa 1962-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 290, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Reports, correspondence and program materials concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s programs addressing hunger, poverty, consumer education and international trade. As an organization striving to meet the needs of a diverse group of women and girls, the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s programs on hunger and poverty use education, collaboration and practical programming to address the issues and increase public awareness. Their work against hunger include participation in the White House Conference on...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1962-1970
Education, circa 1962-1979
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 290, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Program guides, clippings and public statements concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s education programs and public positions on issues of education including higher education, literacy, sex education and YWCA of the U.S.A. education programs. In response the the Higher Education Act of 1965 the YWCA of the U.S.A. releases a summary and explanation of the act and its implications to student associations suggesting the next steps for the higher education program of the YWCA of the U.S.A....
Dates of Materials:
circa 1962-1979
Elizabeth Healy Ross papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00422
Abstract
Elizabeth Healy Ross was a psychiatric social worker. Her work with the U.S. government during World War II led to social work services for military personnel becoming an integral part of all branches of the armed services. Her papers include materials related to her work with the armed forces and the District of Columbia, as well as her employment at the Bank Street School of Education and her involvement in professional associations. There are small amounts of material pertaining to Ross's...
Dates of Materials:
1930 - 2000
Exhibit, 1964-1965
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 290, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
The YWCA of the U.S.A. and its National Board repeat their role from the 1939 World's Fair in 1964 as a hospitality service and welcoming facility in addition to hosting a reception for foreign commissioners. A brief summary report summarizes the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the fair and correspondence, minutes and reports concerning preparations for the fair offer a more in depth look into their role and intentions as well as relationships to the fair and other hosting organizations....
Dates of Materials:
1964-1965
Florence Rose papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00134
Abstract
Public relations specialist; executive secretary; Director, Meals for Millions; birth control activist; and lobbyist. Major subjects reflected in the Rose papers include the birth control movement in the U.S., relations between African-Americans and Planned Parenthood, the politics of American hunger relief and prevention efforts in developing countries, and the life and legacy of Margaret Sanger. Individuals represented in the papers include Margaret Sanger, Pearl S. Buck, Havelock Ellis,...
Dates of Materials:
1832 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1920-1969
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 256, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the development of new YWCA of the U.S.A. organizations in Florida followed by documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. work in Brevard County, Broward County, Clearwater and Clermont. Documents begin with those concerning all of Florida followed by documents concerning each community arranged alphabetically. Brevard County, Broward County, and Clermont correspondence and reports include updates on the development of associations in those areas. The administration,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 256, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the administration, development and program of the YWCA of Daytona Beach, Florida in addition to the Dade County report "A Plane for Future Action: Citizens study on recreation and group work," and a summary report of new organization in Homestead. The administration and development of the YWCA of Daytona Beach is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, bylaws and reports of the special administration study project....
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 256, microdex: 10
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the administration, development and program of the YWCA of Jacksonville, Florida followed by visitation reports for Key West, Lakeland, and Leesburg.The administration and development of the YWCA of Jacksonville is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, bylaws and reports of the special administration study project. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 256, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents
Basic standards reports and documents concerning the history, certification and constitution of the YWCA of Miami, Florida.
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 257, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of Miami, Florida followed by visitation reports concerning the development of work in Monteverde, Orlando, and Panama City. Miami's documents begin with the report "An Appraisal of Progress." The report present the study of the Greater Miami Urban League with the stated purpose "to present factual data which would be helpful in further developing community resource to improve living conditions among minority people of color." This report is followed...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 257, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, development and administration of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Pensacola, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, Florida in addition to visitation reports concerning the development of new organizations in Winter Park and Sarasota. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, bylaws and reports...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Florida, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of the YWCA of Clearwater, Florida in addition to correspondence inquiring about new organization in Bradenton and Broward County. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm under Clearwater. The administration and development of the Clearwater association is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Florida, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida in addition to an inquiry for new organization in Gainesville and a letter concerning the reactivation of a Y-Teen club in Fort Pierce. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm under Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. The administration and development of the two associations is...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Florida, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of the YWCA of Miami Dade County, Florida. The administration and development of the association is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Also included is a history of the association covering 1919-1967. Following the administrative documents is a report of an economic market survey of the Miami Dade YWCA and recommendations for a long rage plan. Visitation reports include program descriptions,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Florida, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Pensacola and St. Petersburg, Florida in addition to an inquiries for new organization in New Port Richey, Ocala, and Tallahassee, and correspondence and reports from the registered Y-Teen club in Miramar. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm under Pensacola and St. Petersburg. The administration and development...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Florida, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Tampa and West Palm Beach, Florida in addition to correspondence inquiring about new organization in Winter Haven. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further topical and form designations on the microfilm under Tampa and West Palm Beach. The administration and development of the associations is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws....
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Foreign Division, circa 1912-1944
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 73, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the policies, post-war leadership, programs, property and printed materials of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. acts as an agent of the National board in cooperation with YWCA's in other countries and the World's YWCA to develop association work in other countries and to manage secretaries serving abroad. Part of the duties of the staff of the Foreign Division is to develop policy for working with other countries and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1912-1944
Foreign Division, circa 1921-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 74, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning requests refused, scholarships, secretary retirement, secretary requirements, social service, staff commission and staff meetings. The Foreign Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. acts as an agent of the National board in cooperation with YWCA's in other countries and the World's YWCA to develop association work in other countries and to manage secretaries serving abroad. Management of the foreign field includes fundraising, communications and public relations, managing...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1921-1950
Fran Worden Henry papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00509
Abstract
Fran Worden Henry became executive director of the first Massachusetts Governor's Commission on the Status of Women in 1973. Subsequently, she served as the director of the President's Citizens Advisory Committee for Women under Gerald Ford (1975-1976) and, later, the as Northeast conference coordinator for the President's International Women's Year Commission under Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter (1976-1978). She has written extensively on women in business and other topics. This collection...
Dates of Materials:
1961 - 2017
Georgia, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 257, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Georgia followed by documents concerning the program, administration and development of associations in Athens, Atlanta and Augusta and finally, the 1952-1953 annual report of a registered association in Barnesville. The administration and development of the Athens, Atlanta and Augusta associations is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, bylaws and reports of the special...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Georgia, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 257, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Brunswick and Cobb County, Georgia followed by correspondence and reports concerning the development of associations in Columbus, Dalton, and Gainesville. The administration and development of the associations in Brunswick and Cobb County is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Georgia, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 257, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the administration, program and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Macon and Savannah, Georgia. The administration and development of the associations in Brunswick and Cobb County is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management need. Savannah's documents include a report of...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Georgia, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city with further form and topical designations on the microfilm for Atlanta. The administration and development of the YWCA of Atlanta is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Georgia, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Brunswick and Augusta, Georgia. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city with further form and topical 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 management...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Georgia, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 327, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Macon, Savannah, and Cobb County, Georgia in addition to inquiries into new organization in Valdosta, Milledgeville, Hampton, and Columbus. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city with further form and topical designations on the microfilm under Macon and Cobb County. The administration and development of the affiliated associations is documented in basic standards reports,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Girl Reserve Committee minutes and reports, 1938-1945
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 355, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Minutes and reports of the Girl Reserve Sub-committee of the Leadership Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve is the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teen-age girls. The committee meets to discuss leadership, program needs, the relationship of the Girl Reserve clubs to the rest of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training opportunities and overall administration of the Girl Reserve program.
Dates of Materials:
1938-1945
Girl Reserve Committee minutes and reports, 1929-1937
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 355, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Minutes and reports of the Girl Reserve Sub-committee of the Leadership Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve is the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teen-age girls. The committee meets to discuss leadership, program needs, the relationship of the Girl Reserve clubs to the rest of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training opportunities and overall administration of the Girl Reserve program. A note in the microfilm indicates the minutes are missing for the years 1932 through 1934. Meetings...
Dates of Materials:
1929-1937
Girl Reserve Department minutes and reports, 1927-1928
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 355, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Minutes and reports of the Girl Reserve Department YWCA of the U.S.A. The Girl Reserve is the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teen-age girls. The committee meets to discuss leadership, program needs, the relationship of the Girl Reserve clubs to the rest of the YWCA of the U.S.A., training opportunities and overall administration of the Girl Reserve program. In addition, the leaders and staff of the Girl Reserve department discuss matters of program management, staffing and finance. Minutes...
Dates of Materials:
1927-1928
Global Campaign for Microbicides records
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00668
Abstract
The Washington-based Global Campaign for Microbicides (GCM), which engaged over 300 organizations worldwide from its founding in 1998 to the present, focused on encouraging the development of HIV/AIDS prevention methods that women could use autonomously, with no active partner participation. The collection contains a wide range of materials from published scientific research to documentation of the GCM's lobbying efforts in Washington, as well as personal correspondence and handwritten...
Dates of Materials:
1990-2011
Guida West papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00555
Abstract
Political sociologist; activist; author. The papers focus primarily on West's activism, research, professional activities, speeches, and writings related to welfare rights and economic justice. Her extensive working files document individuals and organizations working for civil rights, welfare rights, and related social movements from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Organizations represented include the Montclair Welfare Rights and Friends of Welfare Rights, National Welfare Rights...
Dates of Materials:
1946 - 2006
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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