Gladys Gilkey Calkins papers, 1895-1988

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Gladys Gilkey Calkins papers, 1895-1988

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472294293

The papers consist of biographical materials, clippings, correspondence, diaries, family memorabilia, photographs, speeches, and writings documenting her family and personal life, overseas travel, and her work on behalf of the YWCA and other religious and social service organizations. The bulk of the papers date from 1931 to 1960 and consist of diaries made during the Calkins family's 1932-33 trip to Europe, and during Calkins' later travels with Marie Berger to Africa and Asia. The correspondence, speeches, and writings primarily document Calkins' volunteer work for a variety of organizations. The YWCA files include Calkins' 1960 Masters thesis "The Negro in the Young Women's Christian Association: A Study of the Development of YWCA Interracial Policies and Practices in Their Historical Setting." Other YWCA files document her role in a variety of national, regional, and local YWCA meetings.

2 boxes ( .75 linear ft.)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7577492

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Calkins, Gladys Gilkey

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YWCA executive From the description of Gladys Gilkey Calkins papers, 1895-1988 (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 472294293 ...

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. ...

World Young Women's Christian Association

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