Papers, 1938-1990.

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Papers, 1938-1990.

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The Frances Porter Ticknor Papers include correspondence, photographs, printed material, and memorabilia. They consist primarily of approximately 75 letters she wrote home to her family from Europe, Lebanon, and Egypt, 1945-1948. They describe her life and work overseas with the YWCA. In addition there are letters from friends, 1940-90; reports to the YWCA, 1938, 1947; printed material about YWCA activities, 1939-47; and staff rosters, 1938-42. There are also 39 photographs of her travels, the World Christian Youth Conference (1939) and YWCA World Council Meeting (1938).

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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Ticknor, Frances.

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YWCA overseas official. Frances Porter Ticknor born New Prague, Minnesota (dates unknown); graduated University of Illinois, 1934; case worker for emergency relief in Champaign-Urbana, IL; Girl Reserve Secretary and Camp Director for YWCA, Rochester, MN, 1935-40; visited European YWCA camps in Belgium and the Netherlands as guest and visiting leader; YWCA delegate to the first World Christian Youth Conference, Amsterdam, 1939; served as YWCA Secretary for work with young...

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. ...