Special collections, 1871-1970, 1906-1960 (bulk)

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Special collections, 1871-1970, 1906-1960 (bulk)

Papers of 45-50 individuals who were affiliated with the National Board in an official capacity, such as presidents, heads of departments, and consultants and/or executives in special fields. Some oral history tapes with interviews of staff members are included in the collection. Some of the individuals represented by material are Grace Hoadley Dodge, founder and president of the National Board, Elizabeth Russell Hendee who worked with immigrant women, Elizabeth Johns, a worker in the student movement of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), Rhoda McCulloch, editor of Womans Press, and Kate Hillis Boyd who worked with the YWCA in France and Belgium during World War I. In addition, there are records for some units or departments of the National Board, such as the Industrial Women Department and the Business Women Department, both concerned with women in the United States. The International Institutes worked with immigrant women in this country. Other material reveals work of the National Board overseas, especially in China, and the YWCA's efforts to establish YWCA branches and to conduct social work.

ca. 100 linear ft.

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Johns, Elizabeth B

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Young Women's Christian Association of the U.S.A. National Board

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The International Board of Women's and Young Women's Christian Associations and the American Committee of Young Women's Christian Associations merged to form the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of the U.S.A. in 1906. From the description of National Board predecessors and formation of National Board, 1876-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84462658 Women's advocacy and social service organization. In the mid-nineteenth century women's or...

Dodge, Grace H. (Grace Hoadley), 1856-1914

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Social welfare worker; Philanthropist; Educator From the description of Grace Hoadley Dodge papers, 1882-1995 (bulk 1882-1915) (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 460740016 Grace Hoadley Dodge was born on May 21, 1856 in New York City into a wealthy family with a strong tradition of philanthropic and evangelical activity. She was the oldest of six children born to Sarah Hoadley and William Earl Dodge, Jr. Dodge received most of her education at home from privat...

Hendee, Elizabeth Russell.

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Young Women's Christian Association. National Board. Business Women Dept.

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McCulloch, Rhoda Gould

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Womans Press.

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Boyd, Kate Hillis.

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Young Women's Christian Association. National Board. International Institutes.

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Young Women's Christian Association. National Board. Industrial Women Dept.

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