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Girl Reserve conferences, 1937
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1937 western 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, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1936 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:
1936
Girl Reserve conferences, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1936 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:
1936
Girl Reserve conferences, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 10
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1936 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:
1936
Girl Reserve conferences, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 90, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1936 western 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:
1936
Girl Reserve conferences, 1936
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Conference materials, post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials for the 1936 western 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:
1936
Girl Reserve conferences, 1934-1935
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Conference materials for the 1935 Girl Reserve adviser's seminar followed by records of the central, eastern, southern, and western regional Girl Reserve conferences arranged in that order. Regional conference materials include post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials. 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,...
Dates of Materials:
1934-1935
Girl Reserve conferences, 1933-1934
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Conference materials for the 1933-1934 eastern, southern, and western regional Girl Reserve conferences arranged in that order. Regional conference materials include post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials. 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...
Dates of Materials:
1933-1934
Girl Reserve conferences, 1932-1933
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Conference materials for the 1932-1933 Girl Reserve adviser's seminar followed by records of the central, eastern, southern, and western regional Girl Reserve conferences arranged in that order. Regional conference materials include post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials. 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,...
Dates of Materials:
1932-1933
Girl Reserve conferences, 1931-1932
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Conference materials for the 1931-1932 Girl Reserve secretaries' seminar followed by records of the central, eastern, southern, and western regional Girl Reserve conferences arranged in that order. Regional conference materials include post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials. 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,...
Dates of Materials:
1931-1932
Girl Reserve conferences, 1929-1930
File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 91, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Conference materials for the 1929-1930 central and eastern regional Girl Reserve conferences. Regional conference materials include post-conference evaluations and reports and pre conference planning materials. 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...
Dates of Materials:
1929-1930
Headquarters services and health, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 234, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Headquarters Services Committee and the health education, services and policies of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The Headquarters Services Committee is responsible for the maintenance, use and hospitality of the headquarters buildings of the National Board. Documents include their committee charter, reports, correspondence and letters of agreement with building tenants. Health and recreation is an important part of the overall...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Health, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 292, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning health education in the YWCA of the U.S.A. including competitive sports, conferences, a national swim meet, the swimming program and more. Health education in the YWCA of the U.S.A. includes providing the opportunity for all women and girls to participate in physical activity and competitive sports. The YWCA of the U.S.A.'s official position on competitive sports and its role in the organization's program and purpose further explain the importance of such opportunities...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Housing, human relations, immigration and insurance, 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 234, microdex: 8
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s housing, human relations and immigration programs and policies, correspondence and pamphlets concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. insurance. Housing, human relations and immigration materials include statements on inclusivity, segregation and race relations in the United States, program overviews and program reports. Insurance documents concern insurance policies and claims for employees of the YWCA of the U.S.A.
Dates of Materials:
1951-1960
Idaho, circa 1910-1950
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 170, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations and activities in Idaho. The Idaho Town and Country District YWCA is organized to serve those communities that are too small to support an independent association and includes the former Southwestern Idaho and Magic Valley district associations. The history and relationship between these associations in described in correspondence reports and governing documents. Visitation reports and correspondence describe the communities served by the...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1910-1950
International and Interracial, circa 1962-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 295, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the International Division of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and the YWCA of the U.S.A. Action Program. The International Division is responsible for the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s international programs and are a facilitator connecting the national association to the World YWCA. Documents include World Fellowship and Mutual Service program packets summarizing the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. around the world assisting other national associations, an International Division charter...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1962-1970
International Division, 1961-1967
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 294, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. participation in international training programs, international seminars and international volunteers. As part of the international YWCA movement and the World YWCA, the YWCA of the U.S.A. participates in cooperative programming, leadership development projects and volunteer opportunities. These programs increase international understanding, facilitate the exchange of ideas and skills and support the worldwide movement. In cooperation with the YWCA of...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1967
International institutes, circa 1922-1943
File — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156023], Reel: 100, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning leadership and membership of YWCA of the U.S.A. international institutes in addition to materials related to nationality community work. Leadership materials discuss desired qualifications for secretaries and executives, analyze the organizational structure and relation to other YWCA departments, report on working across different languages, and provide job descriptions. In addition, there are materials concerning leadership training courses for women working with...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1922-1943
Interracial, 1963-1965
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 295, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the southern regional YWCA of the U.S.A. Action Program workshops. Action Program is a YWCA of the U.S.A. initiative to fully integrate their program, associations and leadership. These southern region workshops bring local association leaders to discuss the issues of racism and segregation in their communities and associations, examine the role of each leadership position in bringing about the changes necessary to integrate programs and associations, and determine a...
Dates of Materials:
1963-1965
Interracial, 1963-1965
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 295, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Action Program, an initiative to fully integrate all aspects of their program, associations and leadership. Western region documents include proposals made by Research and Action Associates on achieving desegregation in associations as well as a proposal for achieving equal housing. Minutes and reports from the YWCA of the U.S.A. Community Division's sub-committee on the Action Program include progress reports and discussion of some of the...
Dates of Materials:
1963-1965
Interracial, 1967-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s Racial Justice Fund, racial justice institutes and staff meetings aimed at addressing racism in the context of the YWCA of the U.S.A. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Racial Justice Fund is a fund to support programs and activities fighting fascism with half the funds earmarked for the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organizations (IFCO). Fund raising letters to potential donors explain the program and its potential impact while progress memos and...
Dates of Materials:
1967-1970
Interracial, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s programs and initiatives fighting racism, student movement actions against racism, a study of interracial Y-Teen conferences, and additional documents concerning interracial policy, committees and education efforts. Through the YWCA of the U.S.A. One Imperative passed at the 1970 national convention, the YWCA of the U.S.A. made the elimination of racism their priority for the following triennium. Program packets, pamphlets and correspondence...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Interracial, circa 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 234, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the interracial charter of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the history of their inclusive purpose and involvement in desegregation in the United States. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has, as a major part of its national mission, an inclusive approach to membership and programs. At the 1946 national convention the YWCA of the U.S.A. adopts the interracial charter, a document that confirms and expresses the interracial nature of the movement and calls for specific action. As racial...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1951-1960
Interracial, 1954-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 234, microdex: 10
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning desegregation and inclusivity in the YWCA of the U.S.A. including, national policies and statements on diversity and inclusivity as well as local association practices. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has a history of inclusive national policy that begins taking on more intentional practices as the racial tensions in the United States rise. Reports include YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board progress reports of the steps towards total racial integration, a general report on the...
Dates of Materials:
1954-1960
Interracial, 1952-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 235, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. institutes and workshops on implementing interracial policy and Gladys Gilkey Calkins' thesis "The Negro in the YWCA." The YWCA of the U.S.A. offers workshops and training for leaders to develop skills for implementing interracial policy, increasing interracial awareness and sharing ideas and methods for creating a racially inclusive program. Notes, reports and preparatory materials for the Institute on Intergroup Relations and Workshop on...
Dates of Materials:
1952-1960
Interracial, 1951-1960
File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 235, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s interracial policies, methods of fighting racism and involvement in anti-racism movements. "Methods of Combating Discriminations," a report submitted to the World YWCA provides an overview of the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s history as an inclusive movement and outlines the current inclusive principles that guide the organization. Student associations have an outspoken and active role in the desegregation movements and anti-racism efforts of the YWCA of...
Dates of Materials:
1951-1960
Interracial, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. internal issues of racism and race relations as well as their involvement in the civil rights movement and activism. These initiatives address racism towards Native Americans and Mexican Americans but the majority of the materials specifically address racism faced by African Americans. Articles and reports concerning economic and social conditions faced by Native Americans in the United States include several reports of the Menominee people and how...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
Job Corps and Labor, 1965-1969
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning two programs preparing young women for employment. The YWCA of the U.S.A. Job Corps program provides lodging, basic education and job training for young women in need. The program is part of the initiative launched by the United States Department of Labor and the Economic Security Act. The YWCA of the U.S.A. program utilizes its existing structure and expertise to train Job Corps members, provide basic education for the completion of high school equivalency exams, give...
Dates of Materials:
1965-1969
Labor, 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents
Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s policies and programs concerning employment for women. By the 1960's the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s focus in labor issues turns to matters of equal opportunity, equal pay and policies surrounding the treatment of women in the workplace. Letters of concern or support sent to politicians demonstrate the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s stance on laws and policies. Additional advocacy and education initiatives include a consultation to discuss issues and laws...
Dates of Materials:
1961-1970
Labor, circa 1961-1970
File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 296, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents
Youth employment project proposals submitted to the United States Department of Labor and additional documents concerning issues of employment opportunity and conditions for youth. Taking advantage of the opportunities arising from the Economic Opportunity Act, the YWCA proposes several projects for vocational guidance. The Employability Learning Centers proposal is described as an umbrella proposal supporting the Summer Youth Demonstration Project and Business Office Culture Project. Both...
Dates of Materials:
circa 1961-1970
- Smith College Special Collections
- Neilson Library, 7 Neilson Drive
- Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063
- specialcollections@smith.edu
- 413-585-2970
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