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Scope and Contents Minutes, reports and correspondence of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Board Committee on Membership in the National Associations (M.I.N.A.). In order to become affiliated with the national association local associations must meet a set of basic standards and affiliation requirements and the affiliation, disaffiliation and association standing is administered by the committee. The committee tracks the status of associations, makes recommendations for affiliation and disaffiliation, collects...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National YWCA Week. Each year the YWCA of the U.S.A. and its local associations celebrate National YWCA Week to celebrate the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A., rededicate the associations and members to the ideals of the national organization and host special programs to share the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. with the public. The Public Information Department of the YWCA of the U.S.A. circulates programming suggestions, sample press releases, sample radio and television...

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Documents concerning members of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. arranged alphabetically by person's last name. Record cards contain information regarding name, education, background, profession and YWCA experience. Other materials include letters of recommendation, letters of resignation, short profiles and articles or clippings concerning the board member's YWCA work. 

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Documents concerning members of the National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. arranged alphabetically by person's last name. Record cards contain information regarding name, education, background, profession and YWCA experience. Other materials include letters of recommendation, letters of resignation, short profiles and articles or clippings concerning the board member's YWCA work. 

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Latinas; Youth advocate; Women's health advocacy organization. The National Latina Health Organization Records include health education and workshop curricula, office files, surveys, conference materials, and newsletters. The NLHO's programming for Latina health issues and their teen programs are well documented. There are also some records of the Board of Directors and a few financial records.

Scope and Contents Documents concerning National Student Councils of the YMCA and YWCA (NSCY) membership policies, leadership, program development and relationships to other organizations. Membership policies and practices are developed to reflect the values of the organization and its members. Documents include membership study questionnaires and compilations of results for a study of the membership statement of purpose and membership requirements. Lists of officers and minutes of staff meetings concern the...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the history, leadership, buildings, finance and community of the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Omaha, Nebraska. As a charter member of the YWCA of the U.S.A. the YWCA of Omaha has a long history of working with the women and girls in its community. The development of the association from a small group in rented rooms to a multi-centered association with its own building is documented in historical summaries and a timeline of...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Nevada. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries and applications for affiliation. Local association files are preceded by reports concerning the YWCA in the state of Nevada. The...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New Hampshire. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries and applications for affiliation. In addition to regular association work Manchester and Nashua both maintain international...

Scope and Contents The New Hampshire District YWCA serves the entire state of New Hampshire as the organizing association of small towns and counties that do not have the resources or support to maintain an independent association. The program is carried out in each community and in turn, these communities support a small centralized staff to act as administrators of the association. The function, purpose and structure of the district association is established in its governing documents and further explained...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Portsmouth, New Hampshire began as a residence and hospitality service for young women and eventually expanded to recreation and regular club programs. The purpose and function of the association is established in its governing documents and its history in historical summaries. Visitation reports assess and summarize the association's program and can offer a glimpse into regular club work. Additional documents include letters concerning a proposed joint...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Atlantic City and Asbury Park, New Jersey. Women from Asbury Park correspondence with national leadership seeking advice and support for developing a local association. In Atlantic City, where there is an active affiliated association, difficulties arise surrounding the membership basis and in 1950 the association disaffiliated. The African American branch of the YWCA of Atlantic City does not...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Bayonne, New Jersey and developing communities throughout the state. The YWCA of Bayonne, New Jersey has origins in war work with its immigrant population at the end of World War I. As the work with immigrant women grew it spread into work with industrial women and an association officially affiliates in 1920. Prior to establishing their work with industrial women, the YWCA meets with the YMCA...

Scope and Contents The YWCA association in Burlington County, New Jersey supports the women and girls in its community through providing recreation, education and social activities. Early programs in the county center on war work, industrial girls and community development. Over time interest in the association grows and programs are added to meet the changing membership. In 1928 a survey of the African American community assess how the YWCA can better meet their needs and serve the community. Visitation...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Elizabeth, New Jersey and developing communities throughout the state. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, industrial program reports, a finance survey, historical summaries and an anniversary celebration program. For...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Hackensack, New Jersey and developing communities throughout the state. The YWCA of Hackensack develops a cooperative relationship with the local YMCA and shares a building with them. Correspondence and reports concerning this relationship evaluate its structure and comment on its benefits and challenges for the YWCA of Hackensack. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Jersey City and Lakewood, New Jersey. As a charter member of the YWCA of the U.S.A., Jersey City has a long history of serving the women and girls of its community. In addition to its main club, the association maintains the Hudson City Branch and an international institute. The Hudson City Branch serves as a club for African American women and girls. Bylaws and constitutions establish its...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Montclair, New Jersey and the development of associations in Mercer County and Monmouth County. YWCA work in Mercer County operates under the YWCA of Trenton, New Jersey. This relationship and its impact on the county associations is discussed in reports and historical summaries. In Monmouth County, reports and historical notes indicate that the association there becomes inactive despite...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New Jersey and an inquiry into the possibility of developing work in Ocean Grove. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries, residence surveys, program studies and applications for...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Passaic, New Jersey and its international institute. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries and applications for affiliation. The YWCA of Passaic as a charter member of the YWCA of...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Princeton, New Jersey, its branch association and developing programs in Rahway and Red Bank. Constitutions, bylaws, applications for affiliation and historical summaries document the administrative and operational history of the association. Visitation reports, association correspondence and an association survey provide documentation of the program and activities of the association. In addition,...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and developing programs in Salem County. Constitutions, bylaws, applications for affiliation and historical summaries document the administrative and operational history of the association. Visitation reports, association correspondence and an association survey provide documentation of the program and activities of the association. In addition, the YWCA of Ridgeway's...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Somerset County and Summit, New Jersey, and developing a program in Toms River. In Somerset County a YWCA operating as a registered club votes to disband and become members of the YMCA. Correspondence indicates that there had been some confusion regarding the status of the club and seeks to clarify their status. Visitation reports, administrative records and a historical overview provide...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Trenton, New Jersey, its Montgomery Street branch and its international institute. The YWCA of Trenton Montgomery Street Branch is the YWCA of Trenton's branch for its African American members. The branch has its own building, leaders and programs but is part of the central association. The organizational and administrative history of the branch is illustrated through governing documents,...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Westfield, New Jersey and documents concerning developing work in Vauxhall and Weehawken. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, documents concerning cooperation with the YMCA, association fact sheets and historical notes....

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Passaic and Phillipsburg, New Jersey and documents concerning developing work in Perth Amboy. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, studies of the YWCA of Paterson program and its community, documents concerning cooperation...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Plainfield, New Jersey, its branch association and a YWCA building in Pompton Lakes. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, a survey of social agencies in Plainfield, association fact sheets, historical summaries and...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in New York. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include constitutions and bylaws, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, association fact sheets, historical summaries and applications for affiliation. For communities interested in developing YWCA work documents include assessments of community...

Scope and Contents Reports, correspondence and administrative records concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. association in Binghamton, New Jersey. Constitutions, bylaws, and historical summaries document the administrative and operational history of the association. Visitation reports, association correspondence and association pamphlets provide insight into the association's programs and activities. Additional materials include a study of community chest organizations in Binghamton, reports of the business,...

Scope and Contents The YWCA of Brooklyn, New York is a large metropolitan association of the YWCA of the U.S.A. maintaining several branches and a broad range of programs. The organizational and administrative history of the organization can be tracked from its application for affiliation with the YWCA of the U.S.A. as a charter association through 1950 through its governing documents, historical notes and administrative records. In addition to serving a large community the YWCA of Brooklyn employs a large...