YWCA of Silicon Valley Records, 1905-2005.

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YWCA of Silicon Valley Records, 1905-2005.

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The YWCA began programs to serve women in the United States in 1858. The YWCA' slogan "Eliminating racism, Empowering women" reflects their history as a racially integrated agency that pioneered programs to serve poor and working women. The records of the YWCA contain documents relating to the administration and evolution of the agency; materials about local clubs, events, clippings, photos, scrapbooks and slides of YWCA clubs and programs dating from the early years of the organization. Formats included in this collection are budgets, clippings, correspondence, financial statements, minutes, memoranda, photographs, printed material, registries, reports, scrapbooks, slides, and videos.

18 linear feet (14 cartons, 1 box, 14 folios, 1 oversize folio).

San Jose State University

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San Jose State University

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