packets (object compilations)

Scope and Contents The use of arts in the program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations has been prominent from their beginnings. The YWCA of the U.S.A. encourages its associations to use arts, music and drama to help express ideas, start discussions, interpret their purpose and illustrate social and economic issues. By the 1960's the use of arts in the program of the YWCA of the U.S.A. has expanded to include film, dance, slide shows and television in addition to drama, music and other visual...

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...

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...

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...

Scope and Contents YWCA of the U.S.A. volunteer training guidelines and documents concerning volunteer training institutes. Volunteer leaders of the YWCA of the U.S.A. receive thorough training in the areas of meeting and program leadership, the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A., the structure and organization of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and their role in the organization. Training packets for trainers of volunteers outline a training program and provide materials to support the program. Volunteer training...

Scope and Contents Year end financial summaries with accompanying auditor's letters followed by publicity kits for National YWCA Week celebrations. National YWCA Week is the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s week chosen to publicize their work and programs with a focus on increasing membership and uniting current members as part of the national organization. Publicity kits sent out to local associations include sample press releases, television and radio spots, interviews and speeches in addition to suggestions for...

Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s relationship with the Catholic Church followed by religious resource packets and booklets for local associations. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has had varied relationships with the Catholic Church over it's lifetime. Its initial membership required membership in an evangelical Christian church but eventually moved to a personal affirmation of the purpose of the organization. In the mid 1960's the National Conference of Catholic Bishops...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning the Student Christian Movement in the Middle Atlantic Region, its committees, assemblies and advisory council. The Student Christian Movement in the Middle Atlantic Region includes the work of the student young men's and young women's Christian associations. Assembly reports and workbooks highlight the programs and progress of the regional associations, summarize topics of discussion and report on resolutions and recommendations. Committee minutes and reports concern the...

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Documents concerning the adoption of the Y-Teen name for the YWCA of the U.S.A. program for teenage girls. The name is selected to more accurately represent the age group, allow for the inclusion of co-ed groups and have a stronger connection to the YWCA name. Documents include a program packet with materials for launching the new name and excerpts from minutes discussion the name change. 

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Documents concerning the practices, policies, administration and procedures for membership in the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations. Included are documents concerning the meaning of participation as a member of the YWCA of the U.S.A. and increasing member participation, membership studies and reports, handbooks and suggestions for membership policy and practices and a historical summary of convention actions concerning membership. 

Scope and Contents Bulletins, correspondence and programming materials for YWCA of the U.S.A. World Fellowship programs at local associations. World Fellowship programs are activities and information sharing that encourage YWCA of the U.S.A. members to be aware of their involvement in the world YWCA movement and the needs of women and girls around the world through fundraising for the foreign work of the YWCA of the U.S.A., educational materials concerning international YWCA activity and local club programs...