Hilda Yates Warden papers, 1959-2005

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Hilda Yates Warden papers, 1959-2005

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The collection includes minutes, correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, various publications and other materials related to Warden's interests in civil rights and prisoner treatment. The materials date from the mid-1960s until the mid-2000s although the bulk of the collection is from 1969-1971. A significant portion of the collection is comprised of materials from her activities within the Virginia Commission on Human Relations, Richmond Y.W.C.A., and Offender Aid and Restoration. The collection also contains some items related to her husband George Warden's work at the Manhattan For Hire Car Corporation.

2 linear feet

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8203292

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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Richmond (Va.). Commission on Human Relations

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Richmond Professional Institute

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YWCA (Richmond, Va.)

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The YWCA is a national and world-wide fellowship of individuals who strive to help girls develop in all areas. Principles and goals are implemented in their daily interaction with members of the organization, such as building moral character and developing leadership qualities to teach teamwork. Training girls and young women to grow in the knowledge and love of God is another characteristic that the YWCA incorporates in their daily interaction. Among others in the meeting at St. Paul's Church i...

Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond, Inc.

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Warden, Hilda Yates

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Hilda Yates Warden was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She attended public schools in Richmond. In 1935, she graduated from Virginia Union University. Warden was working for the Richmond Department of Welfare by 1950 when African Americans were just beginning to be hired as supervisors in the Department. Warden realized that she needed to further her education to be promoted to a supervisor. Seeking opportunities for professional growth in the field of social work, the former school teach...