Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. associations in Saint Joseph and Wexford County, Michigan and efforts to organize work in Sturgis, Traverse City and Ypsilanti. 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. Documents for the affiliated associations in Saint Joseph and Wexford County include visitation reports, community surveys, a completed residence survey, lists of professional and volunteer leadership and governing documents. Additionally, Wexford County correspondence and reports concern their relationship with the local YMCA and disaffiliation from the YWCA of the U.S.A.
Michigan
circa 1917-1950
539 frames (1 partial reel)
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Michigan, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, MS 00324, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel 183
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