Documents concerning the program and development of young women's Christian associations in Rhodesia. The YWCA of the U.S.A. has sent secretaries to advise and direct the development of the association in Rhodesia. In their correspondence and reports to the YWCA of the U.S.A. they describe the needs of the women and girls of Rhodesia in addition to the political and racial context in which they are operating. Many letters comment on the effect of the political tensions with Northern and Southern Rhodesia have on the local women and the progress of establishing associations. While there are several women working or visiting Rhodesia much of the correspondence is with Margaret Hathaway. Additional documents include proceedings of regional conferences, regional newsletters and a handbook for leaders working with youth.
Africa
1961-1963
Leadership in women
International cooperation
Women in development
Young Women's Christian associations
Politics and government
Politics and government
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
Young Women's Christian associations
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Africa, Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History, MS 00324, Smith College Special Collections, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3, Reel 293
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