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Conferences, 1957
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 228, microdex: 9
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Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1957 YWCA of the U.S.A. southeastern, southwestern and western regional conferences and documents concerning workshops on buildings at each regional conference. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the...
Dates of Materials:
1957
Conferences, 1951-1952
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 228, microdex: 11
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Documents concerning the planning, preparations and proceedings of the 1951 YWCA of the U.S.A. central, eastern and western regional conferences. Regional conferences are an opportunity for delegates from local associations to gather together and discuss matters of national, regional and international importance in between national conventions. Conferences include addresses from leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. as well as prominent members of the community and visitors covering topics such...
Dates of Materials:
1951-1952
Conferences, 1957-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 229, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. seminar on staff development and seminar on the role of administrators in staff development. Seminars include lectures and discussions led by professionals in the field of social work and includes common problems in staff development and personnel management, the role of the administrator in staff development, communication practices, staff relationships and volunteer development. Correspondence, worksheets and application forms prepare the attendee...
Dates of Materials:
1957-1960
Conferences, 1957-1958
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 229, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. seminar on administration. Through lectures and discussion groups the seminar for experienced administrators helps the YWCA of the U.S.A. administrator work within the "complex association structure" and manage volunteer staff and community relations. Preparatory materials sent to participants include reports and notes from previous lectures and studies of administrative practices including a workshop on the democratic process in YWCA of the U.S.A....
Dates of Materials:
1957-1958
Conferences, 1950-1951
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 229, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. staff meetings on supervision in the Southwest and Southeast. The two regional seminars are lead by Walter Kindelsperger and cover topics related to the supervision of staff and volunteers. Discussion sessions use records of supervisory conference to stimulate discussion. These supervisory conference records are transcripts of proceedings of a meeting between a supervisor and staff or other supervisor. Meeting results and reactions are recorded in...
Dates of Materials:
1950-1951
Conferences, circa 1950-1959
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 229, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. staff development and training workshops. Staff development and training is an important aspect of leadership and association development in the YWCA of the U.S.A. Workshops cover a wide variety of topics and are targeted at different types of leaders or regions. Topics include program development, communications, community relationships, the democratic process of the YWCA of the U.S.A., managing expanding programs, Y-Teen leadership and programming,...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1950-1959
Convention, 1964 , 1964
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 286, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the twenty third YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention delegates, convention forums and pre and post convention meetings as well as the convention's program. Delegate materials include letters and memorandums sent out to prepare delegates for convention and meeting notes from the committee and organizing staff responsible for delegate accommodations and arrangements. Following these materials is a packet summarizing forum topics for the convention. Forums are group...
Dates of Materials:
1964
Convention, 1967 , 1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 287, microdex: 9
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Documents concerning the planning and proceedings of the 1967 National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. including information regarding delegates, forum sessions, meditations, programs and reports. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. In addition to delegates from local associations, the convention...
Dates of Materials:
1967
Convention, 1967 , 1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 288, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the twenty fourth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention general program and Y-Teen sessions. National conventions are called every three years to vote on leadership for the coming cycle, adopt program emphases, discuss social, political, spiritual and economic issues affecting communities and conduct national business. The booklet "Who's Who" is sent out prior to convention to prepare voting delegates to select members of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A.,...
Dates of Materials:
1967
Convention, 1970, 1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning the National Young Adult Assembly of the YWCA of the U.S.A. at the twenty fifth national convention. The Young Adult Assembly is the national governing body of the young adult constituency meeting to vote on leadership, make recommendations to the convention and discuss the issues of importance to the young adult members of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Assembly proceedings are reported in an outline and other documents include memorandums and announcements concerning the...
Dates of Materials:
1970
Convention, 1970, 1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Registration forms, pre-convention memorandums and the call to convention for the Y-Teen meetings at the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention.
Dates of Materials:
1970
Conventions, eighteenth, 1946-1949
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 38, microdex: 6
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Correspondence and discussion regarding proposed revisions to the constitution of the YWCA of the U.S.A. led by the Constitution Commission. Continuing from the Seventeenth National Convention's standards study results, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Constitution Commission sends out drafts of the constitution to local associations seeking advice. Presentations are made at regional conferences to gather reaction and suggestions from members. In addition, the commission reaches out to Oliver C....
Dates of Materials:
1946-1949
Conventions, eighteenth, 1946-1948
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 38, microdex: 8
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Documents concerning the revision of the constitution proposed by the YWCA of the U.S.A. Constitution Commission. Meeting minutes and reports concern the relationship of the business and professional, and industrial assemblies and councils, and the YWCA of the U.S.A. Student Division to the national convention and national organizations. Also addressed are standards for local association affiliation with the YWCA of the U.S.A., guidelines for the basis of membership, standards of maintaining...
Dates of Materials:
1946-1948
Conventions, eighteenth, 1949
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 38, microdex: 9
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Documents concerning group meetings at the Eighteenth National Convention of Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. Small discussion sessions are available to delegates in attendance in order to have more personal interactions surrounding some topics. Preparatory materials and discussion guides for the groups concern the national emphasis, finance, and public affairs programs. In addition to the discussion groups, the Eighteenth Convention hosts group meetings...
Dates of Materials:
1949
Conventions, eighth, 1924
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 28, microdex: 7
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Documents concerning the Eighth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America assemblies, group meetings and program. Business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies each meet separately during the convention to discuss matters unique to their groups and to united under their common goals. Assemblies discuss cooperation with outside organizations as well as within the YWCA. In addition, assemblies vote on resolutions and actions...
Dates of Materials:
1924
Conventions, fourteenth, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 33, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the assemblies of the Thirteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. During each convention the business and professional, industrial, and student assemblies meet to discuss and act on matters of national importance unique to their divisions. The business and professional and the industrial assemblies discuss their relationships to the labor movement as a whole, issues of racism and discrimination within the...
Dates of Materials:
1936
Conventions, tenth, 1928
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 29, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Official National Board reports to the Tenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. These detailed reports begin with a introduction of the function and purpose of the National Board stated as, "to establish and develop unity." The report goes on to summarize the "interests and concerns" of member groups including business and professional women, work with immigrants, Native American women, Girl Reserve and others. Relationships with...
Dates of Materials:
1928
Conventions, twentieth, 1955
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 40, microdex: 6
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Documents concerning special interest group meetings at the Twentieth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. In response to the changing political, social and economic conditions faced by women, the assemblies and group meetings discuss the changing role of women and what it means to be in the workplace, at home, and in society. The National Employed Women's Assembly (N.E.W.) is a combination of all employed women, young adults, and...
Dates of Materials:
1955
Conventions, twenty-second, 1960-1961
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 42, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning assemblies, group discussions, and general proceedings of the Twenty-second National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Associations of the United States of America. The convention as a whole addresses the theme of "the responsibility of the YWCA in the sixties." Through small groups and discussions, addresses, dramas and assemblies the role of women and the role of a Christian organization are discussed in relation to changing social, economic, and political...
Dates of Materials:
1960-1961
Copyrights, counseling, data and statistics, and dedication services, 1912-1950
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 43, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s requests for copyright, counseling services, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Data and Statistics Department, and dedication services. The Womans Press, the publishing division of the YWCA of the U.S.A., corresponds with the Library of Congress Copyright Office to make inquiries regarding their copyright statutes and requests copyright on their publications. Responses from the Library of Congress include excerpts from the rules and policies governing the...
Dates of Materials:
1912-1950
Economics, 1920-1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 43, microdex: 3
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A's economic programs including the cooperative movement, and economics discussion course and the economic aspects of their public affairs program. The YWCA of the U.S.A. shows an interest in the cooperative movement and following a trip to Europe to learn about the cooperatives begin sharing information learned and supporting member cooperatives. Educational materials concern the history of the movement, how to begin a cooperative, and a report on a...
Dates of Materials:
1920-1937
Egypt and England, 1951-1953
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 231, microdex: 4
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Documents concerning young women's Christian associations in Egypt and England. The YWCA of Egypt began as an association for British women and girls living in Egypt later expanding to include Egyption women. Reports of the work of the YWCA of Egypt provide the historical, cultural and social context in which it works. Reports and correspondence from secretaries to the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division describe the work and programs of associations in Europe, advisory activities the...
Dates of Materials:
1951-1953
Foreign Division, 1952-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 233, microdex: 5
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Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. International Leadership Training Project and Pan American Project. As part of its mission, the YWCA of the U.S.A. Foreign Division seeks to foster international understanding through personal relationships and shared experiences. The International Leadership Training Project funded through a Ford Foundation grant brings young YWCA leaders from around the world to the United States to learn about democratic leadership, develop an understanding of...
Dates of Materials:
1952-1960
Girl Reserve, circa 1920-1941
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 1
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Documents concerning Girl Reserve advisor's training, alumnae clubs and anniversary celebrations. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girls to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. To celebrate the fiftieth and sixtieth anniversaries of the Girl Reserve Department special activities, services and pageants are planned. Materials are circulated with suggested...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1920-1941
Girl Reserve, circa 1915-1945
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 3
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During World War II, the need for increased work with teenagers becomes more apparent and teenage canteens are established through many organizations, including the YWCA of the U.S.A., to meet those needs. Pamphlets and correspondence concerning the canteens describe the purpose and aims of the services and the organization of canteens and their activity programs. During World War II the agriculture industry also sees and increased need for labor. To meet the harvesting needs of farms during...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1915-1945
Girl Reserve, 1913-1942
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 84, microdex: 4
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To ensure the needs of the developing girls are being met, the YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts studies and keeps records of participation. A study during the early years of World War II collects responses to questionnaires concerning the effect the war is having on young people. In 1928 a more comprehensive study of the services of the Girl Reserve Department is conducted in collaboration with the Field Department. This study assesses the services to girls, services to young employed girls and...
Dates of Materials:
1913-1942
Girl Reserve conferences, 1936-1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 2
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Documents concerning the regional conferences of Girl Reserve secretaries. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Girl Reserve secretaries, YWCA of the U.S.A. adult leaders for the Girl Reserve clubs, meet at regional conferences to participate in training sessions, discuss the needs of the young girls, share best...
Dates of Materials:
1936-1937
Girl Reserve conferences, 1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1937 central region Girl Reserve Conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Conferences for Girl Reserve secretaries and advisors are a place for sharing methods and ideas, discussing the issues faced...
Dates of Materials:
1937
Girl Reserve conferences, 1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1937 eastern region Girl Reserve Conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Conferences for Girl Reserve secretaries and advisors are a place for sharing methods and ideas, discussing the issues faced...
Dates of Materials:
1937
Girl Reserve conferences, 1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1937 southern region Girl Reserve Conferences. Girl Reserve, the YWCA club for adolescent girls, is an opportunity for girl to meet and to develop their spiritual, physical and intellectual lives through social activities, camps, leadership training and classes. Conferences for Girl Reserve secretaries and advisors are a place for sharing methods and ideas, discussing the issues faced...
Dates of Materials:
1937
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