Pennsylvania YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed central files

Documents concerning the history, program and affiliation of the YWCA of Reading, Pennsylvania, its branches and its international institute. A note in the microfilm indicates that the branches are included in the materials concerning the YWCA of Reading and materials about the international institute follow separately. The administrative history of the association can be tracked through the iterations of constitutions and bylaws in addition to association fact sheets and historical notes. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services. Other documents include lists of professional and volunteer leadership, correspondence concerning relationships with the YMCA, an analysis of a study of youth by the Council of Social Agencies and advisory correspondence with regional and national leadership. The International Institute of the YWCA of Reading is its center for serving the often unique needs of immigrant women and their families. In addition to correspondence and reports, a detailed report of the study of the foreign community of Reading is included.