Documents concerning YWCA of the U.S.A. associations and studies of potential areas for development in Iowa. 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. Girl Reserve studies in Knoxville, Lake City and Marion assess the current Girl Reserve Clubs while a Community study of Malvern responds to inquiries as part of a larger Iowa study. Documents for Keokuk and Marshalltown concern their cooperation with the local YMCA's, their affiliation and association history, leadership, management, services and programs. Visitation reports describe and assess the association's program, leadership, activities, facilities and services.
Iowa
circa 1906-1950
544 frames (1 partial reel)
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Iowa, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, MS 00324, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Box 2: Series 2; Series 3, Reel 176
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