YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., records, 1906-2007.

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YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., records, 1906-2007.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/471798277

The collection documents the founding and history of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Charleston, South Carolina as well as the administrative and operational functions of Charleston's YWCA for over a century. Includes by-laws and constitutions; financial documents such as purchase agreements and insurance documents; meeting minutes, agendas, and board correspondence; social event materials such as invitations; and memorabilia such as photographs, scrapbooks, programs, and newspaper clippings. Materials prior to 1969 chiefly relate to the Central YWCA's Coming Street branch, which originally served the African American communities of Charleston and the lowcounty. Post-1969 materials document the operations of the newly formed, integrated YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., the charter of which followed the disaffiliation of the white George Street branch. Of note are the 1972 copies of legal proceedings documenting the lawsuit between the National YWCA and the YWCA of Charleston, South Carolina, for infringement of trademarks and breach of contract after this Charleston branch disaffiliated itself from the national organization in 1969.

15 linear feet (6 archival boxes, 6 record cartons, 4 special format boxes)

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7575862

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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Jackson, Christine Osburn.

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YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc.

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The Young Women's Christian Association of Greater Charleston, which originated in 1907, has served communities in Charleston and the lowcountry area of South Carolina for over a century. Currently, the YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., strives to provide programs and services for all people and holds a mission to eliminate racism and to empower women. From the description of YWCA of Greater Charleston, Inc., records, 1906-2007. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 471798277 ...

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

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King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006

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