Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985.

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Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985.

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The records of the Duke University YWCA span the years 1923 to 1985, with the bulk dating between 1930 and 1970, and include reports, printed matter, correspondence, sermons, clippings, and financial records. Prominent subjects include race relations, annual activities of YWCA, community service, Edgemont Community and sermons preached at Duke Chapel during the 1960s. Collection includes publications such as 1931 issue of "Opportunity: Journal of Negro Life," published by the National Urban League and 1931 issue of "Black Justice," published by the American Civil Liberties Union.

6,000 items (7.2 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927488

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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YWCA of the U.S.A.

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Duke University. Chapel

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Sermons were delivered at religious and ceremonial services in the Duke University Chapel by various ministers, professors, and guests of the University. Notable speakers include Howard Wilkinson, James Cleland, Waldo Beach, Thor Hall, Charlene Kammerer, Jon Laidlaw, Robert Young and others. From the description of Chapel sermons, 1954-1984 [sound recording]. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 52444805 From the guide to the Chapel Recordings, [sound and video rec...

YWCA at Duke University.

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A chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was established at Trinity College in 1917. In part, it was formed by Trinity women in order to assist with the war effort (World War I). In 1925, a new constitution was drafted and the chapter became the Duke University YWCA. In 1970, the chapter merged with the Duke University YMCA to form the Duke University YM-YWCA. From the guide to the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-19...

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