Records, 1896-1986.

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Records, 1896-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31474089

The collection contains minutes and documents in manuscript form, bound minutes, and scrapbooks covering the history of the organization from 1896 until 1986. Board minutes are complete from 1920-1963 except for 1958-1961. Other organizational records include various committee minutes; board correspondence; budget estimates; Camp Delight leases; property agreements, leases, contracts, and correspondence; records on the creation and maintenance of the Phyllis Wheatley branch; historical material; and newsletters and other publications. Scrapbooks, mostly on microfilm, date from 1894 to 1974. Photographs are stored in Visual Collections, and architectural drawings have been transferred to the architectural archives.

11 boxes, 1 oversize folder, 15 bound volumes, and 14 microfilm reels.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7319556

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indianapolis Young Women's Christian Association

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The Indianapolis YWCA was founded in 1894. It joined the World YWCA at its formation in 1906. The organization sponsored programs to help working women in the city at first, and later expanded to more recreational and educational activities. From the description of Records, 1896-1986. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19771719 The Indianapolis YWCA opened in 1895 at 139 N. Meridian Street, offering classes, lunches, and lodging. It moved to 329 N. Pen...

Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

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The Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Indianapolis YWCA was established in 1923 as the first and only independent black YWCA in America and was named after a famous Afro-American poet. By 1928, the organization was located at 601 West Street and became a hub of cultural and educational activity. The organization offered concerts, plays, and various seminars and conferences, as well as practical classes and recreation. The branch closed in 1959. From the description of Records, 1897-1955...