YWCA of the U.S.A. studies followed by documents concerning World Fellowship Week and YW-Wives. The YWCA of the U.S.A. conducts studies to maintain an awareness of the needs of its member groups and evaluate the success of programs and services. Studies inform future program development, staff and personnel decisions and national policy and procedure. In addition, local associations are encouraged to conduct their own studies to inform local decisions. Local studies are compiled in a lists alphabetical by state in a cross reference sheet pointing users to the local association files. Reports of national studies concerning activity fees, the future of girls and women, the role of men, boys and families, racial inclusiveness and staff retention summarize study findings. The World Fellowship Week pamphlet and overview provide an overview of the special week dedicated to international understanding. The YW-Wives program develops from previous programs for "homewomen." Nursery care groups are organized to allow YW-Wives the ability to participate in programming. Nursery care guides outline basic standards and practices for organizing and maintaining a nursery care program. Additional materials include a program overview and a case study of the Blenheim YWCA YW-Wives program.
YWCA
circa 1951-1960
Leadership in women
Nonprofit organizations
Finance
Nonprofit organizations
Management
Women
Societies and clubs
Married women
Racism
Race relations
Religious aspects
Christianity
Race discrimination
Women
Social conditions
Dues
Families
Women
International cooperation
Nonprofit organizations
Administration
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YWCA, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, MS 00324, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel 252
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