Carrie Eliza Meares papers 1932-1982 (bulk 1947-1963)

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Carrie Eliza Meares papers 1932-1982 (bulk 1947-1963)

The Carrie Eliza Meares papers are primarily related to her professional and public life. Types of materials include correspondence, memorabilia, press releases, reports, journal and newspaper articles, and subject files. The bulk of the papers focus on Meares' work in South Africa for the World YWCA, 1950-53; in Ethiopia for the YWCA of the U.S.A., 1960-61; and on the August 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The papers include general background reference on South Africa, Ethiopia, and race relations, as well as correspondence, reports, financial records, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia from Meares' work. In addition to official reports and correspondence, the files contain some personal correspondence with reflections on Meares' experiences in Africa.

.5 linear ft. ( 1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7567142

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Meares, Carrie Eliza, 1899-1982

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YWCA worker From the description of Carrie Eliza Meares papers 1932-1982 (bulk 1947-1963) (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 465468174 ...

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

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Records of the YWCA's programs and activities among blacks began in 1907. From the description of Records, 1920. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007201 The YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula opened in 1948 as a recreation center for business women. It expanded to provide recreational and social services for women that met the organization's mission of "empowering women and eliminating racism." The organization was based in Palo Alto until its closing in 2003. ...