Texas YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files

Documents concerning the work of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the state of Texas and the history, affiliation, program and administration of the associations in Abilene and Amarillo. Statewide correspondence and visitation reports include assessments of overall program, summaries of state visits and discussion of issues affecting associations at the state level such as tax policies. Also included in the state materials is the report from the National Child Labor Committee of their study of child labor in Texas. The administration of the YWCA of Abilene and the YWCA of Amarillo can be traced through their constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes. Visitation reports summarize and assess programs, leadership and any challenges the associations are facing. Additional materials include lists of staff and volunteer leaders and advisory correspondence with regional and national leadership. Correspondence and reports from Amarillo also include documentation of their initial interest in having a YWCA and organizing efforts.