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Houston. Harris, Texas, United States

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Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Convention, 1970, 1969-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 288, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention as well as the Conference on Black Women in the YWCA held the weekend prior to the start of the national convention. National conventions, held every three years are a time to vote on new leadership, discuss the social, spiritual and political issues affecting members, and decide on policy and program emphases for the coming period. The report of the resolutions and actions taken by the convention body summarize the...
Dates of Materials: 1969-1970

Convention, 1970, 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 288, microdex: 12
Scope and Contents Songbook, press releases, pre-convention meeting minutes, convention program and selected speeches from the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Press releases include announcements of important actions such as the adoption of the elimination of racism as a program emphases and reproductions of key speeches. Also included is a sample press release that local associations can use to send to local press. Pre-convention meetings are held at local associations or regionally...
Dates of Materials: 1970

Convention, 1970, 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 1
Scope and Contents Official report of the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. The report summarizes general convention sessions including actions, reports from divisions and groups and business sessions. Speeches from principal guests are not included in the report and can be...
Dates of Materials: 1970

Convention, 1970, 1970 April 13-14

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents

Stenographer's proceedings of the first and second days of the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. 

Dates of Materials: 1970 April 13-14

Convention, 1970, 1970 April 15-16

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents

Stenographer's proceedings of the third and fourth days of the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. 

Dates of Materials: 1970 April 15-16

Convention, 1970, 1970 April 17

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 4
Scope and Contents

Stenographer's proceedings of the fifth day of the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. 

Dates of Materials: 1970 April 17

Convention, 1970, 1970 April 18

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 5
Scope and Contents

Stenographer's proceedings of the sixth day of the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Every three years delegates representing local associations convene to unite under a common aim, adopt emphases for the coming triennium, adopt resolutions, elect leaders, and discuss topics of national importance. 

Dates of Materials: 1970 April 18

Convention, 1970, 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 6
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fifth National Convention of the YWCA of the U.S.A. National Student Assembly. The National Student Assembly is the national governing body for the student associations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. The assemblies meet to discuss issues of national importance to student groups, set policy, adopt changes to bylaws and report to the convention. Minutes of the assembly and planning committee summarize the discussions and planning process. Correspondence, newsletters...
Dates of Materials: 1970

Convention, 1970, 1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents 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

Convention, 1970, circa 1969-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 289, microdex: 9
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the twenty fifth YWCA of the U.S.A. National Convention including "who's who" election information, convention workbooks, convention working papers and additional convention coverage. 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...
Dates of Materials: circa 1969-1970

Texas, circa 1961-1970

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 343, microdex: 11
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, development and administration of the YWCA of Houston, Texas and the Houston-Gulf Coast YWCA in addition to correspondence and reports concerning new organization in Kingsville and Laredo. Documents are arranged alphabetically by city or town with further form and topical designations on the microfilm under Houston. The administration and development of the YWCA of Houston is documented in basic standards reports, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation...
Dates of Materials: circa 1961-1970

Texas, circa 1907-1950

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 216, microdex: 2
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the history, affiliation, program and administration of the YWCA of Houston, Texas. The administrative history of the association can be traced through its constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes while industrial program reports and departmental annual reports provide insight into the association's management, program activities and functions. Also included are lists of staff and volunteer leaders, correspondence and reports...
Dates of Materials: circa 1907-1950

Texas, circa 1906-1950

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 216, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Correspondence and reports concerning the program, leadership and functions of the YWCA of Houston, Texas and its Blue Triangle branch. Studies are used by the association to inform program decisions, assess their performance and maintain awareness of their community of work. Included are a survey of the industrial community and needs, a report of association activities and race relations, a community study by the Community Chests and Councils, Inc., and a community study by the association....
Dates of Materials: circa 1906-1950

Texas, circa 1951-1960

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156015], Reel: 274, microdex: 7
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the program, administration, and development of the YWCA of Houston, Texas. The administration and development of the association is documented in basic standards reports, national certification documents, constitutions, and bylaws. Visitation reports include program descriptions, reports of challenges and successes, and discussion of personnel and management need. Additional materials include an administration study, a self study, and general correspondence and reports...
Dates of Materials: circa 1951-1960