Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, United States

Scope and Contents Excerpt from the report, "Impact of Federal grants in Aid in the State of Mississippi," followed by documents concerning the program and development of associations in Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Jackson, Mississippi. A short summary of the development of work in Gulfport summarizes initial responses to a request for new work there. Documents from Hattiesburg concern the association's disaffiliation and continued use of the YWCA name and symbol. Finally, documents concerning the...

Scope and Contents Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. activities, the development and organization of new associations and the history, administration, program and services of affiliated associations in Mississippi. Prior to developing new associations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. studies the current services for women in an area, the community interest, community need and potential leadership. These factors are considered in visitation reports and correspondence with the community leaders and organizers....