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Files in series 3, series 5, series 7, series 10, and series 11 are arranged alphabetically. Files in series 6 are grouped by type and arranged thereunder alphabetically or chronologically. Files in series 8 are arranged alphabetically by folder heading, there under chronologically. Files in Series 9 are arranged alphabetically by folder heading, and folders belonging to the file unit \"organizational materials\" are arranged thereunder alphanumerically by file code.","The YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is a movement made up of numerous local, national, and international organizations. These organizations seek to support and empower women, families, and communities by promoting peace and social justice. Launched in 1855 in England by a group of women concerned about the physical and spiritual welfare of young women leaving their homes in rural areas to find work in industrializing cities, the YWCA movement quickly spread to countries around the world, including the United States, where the first YWCA was organized in New York City in 1858. Over time, the work of YWCA organizations has expanded to include services, programs, and advocacy activities in the areas of fitness, women's health, employment, education, poverty, civil rights, and domestic violence."," The YWCA of Richmond was founded in 1887 as the Women's Christian Association of Richmond by a group of Richmond women who wanted to assist young women traveling to the city to work. In 1888, the group opened its first boarding house, and in 1890, established a nursery and kindergarten, Richmond's first, for the children of women working in Richmond's factories. The women staying at the boarding house were provided with access to medical care, an extensive library, sewing classes, and prayer groups. As YWCAs sprung up across the country, interest grew in promoting cooperation at the national level, and in 1907, the Richmond YWCA became a charter member of the national YWCA, later known as YWCA USA."," Membership in the YWCA of Richmond grew rapidly, and as it did, the organization was able to expand its services and programs. In 1910, the organization opened a gymnasium where young women could exercise to promote good health and relieve stress. Other programs established in the 1910s included employment referrals, meal services, sex education, English lessons, job and domestic science training, and social clubs."," With segregation firmly entrenched in Richmond, as in much of the South, the YWCA founded in 1887 only permitted white membership and provided services exclusively to white clients. However, from an early date there was strong interest, particularly among members of the African American community, in establishing a YWCA organization in Richmond to assist young, African American women and their children. In 1912, this goal was achieve when a group of over 200 Richmond women were granted a charter for the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the YWCA of Richmond."," Over the course of the following decades, the YWCA organizations of Richmond continued to expand their services. This expansion included the addition of Girl Reserves programs, later known as Y-Teens, as well as day camps and additional recreational and exercise programing."," Efforts to bring the segregated YWCA units together began early on, but moved forward gradually. In 1925, a member of the Phyllis Wheatly Branch's management committee joined the Richmond YWCA's board of directors, and in 1930, both YWCA organizations played an active role in the creation of the Southern Commission on Interracial Cooperation. During the 1960s, all programing became fully integrated. The national YWCA identified civil rights as a priority during this time, and at its 1970 annual convention, the national YWCA announced its commitment to eliminating racism, a goal which has remained a key component of the national YWCA and the Richmond YWCA's objectives."," In addition increasing its focus on issues surrounding racism and civil rights at this time, the Richmond YWCA also began to offer more programs and services addressing sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization was one of the first in the Richmond area to establish a sexual assault center and a women's shelter, both opened in 1979. The organization also maintained its dedication to serving children during this time, establishing a preschool program of homeless children in 1989."," In 1996, the Richmond YWCA ceased to provide health and fitness services, choosing instead to focus exclusively on programs addressing domestic violence, sexual violence, and early childhood education. As of 2016, the Richmond YWCA staffed a 24 hour domestic and sexual violence hotline, provided counseling and emergency housing for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, operated an accredited preschool, and offered a variety of programs aimed at empowering women of all ages in the Greater Richmond community.","The collection consists of records created or acquired by the YWCA of Richmond in the course of its regular operations. 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Occupations for Women: A Study made for the Southern Women's Educational Alliance . 1927. "," National Board Young Women's Christian Associations.  Proceedings of the Fifteenth National Convention of the Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America . Columbus, Ohio - April 22-28, 1938. Section I Business of the Convention. ","  Quayle, Margaret S.  As Told By Business Girls, Problems in Personal Adjustment . 1932. "," Rice, Anna V.  A History of the World's Young Women's Christian Association . 1947. ","  Sims, Mary S.  The Natural History of a Social Institution - The YWCA . 1936. (2 Copies)"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThere are no restrictions.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Use Restrictions"],"userestrict_tesim":["There are no restrictions."],"names_ssim":["VCU James Branch Cabell Library"],"corpname_ssim":["VCU James Branch Cabell Library"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    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Files in series 3, series 5, series 7, series 10, and series 11 are arranged alphabetically. Files in series 6 are grouped by type and arranged thereunder alphabetically or chronologically. Files in series 8 are arranged alphabetically by folder heading, there under chronologically. 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Files in series 3, series 5, series 7, series 10, and series 11 are arranged alphabetically. Files in series 6 are grouped by type and arranged thereunder alphabetically or chronologically. Files in series 8 are arranged alphabetically by folder heading, there under chronologically. Files in Series 9 are arranged alphabetically by folder heading, and folders belonging to the file unit \"organizational materials\" are arranged thereunder alphanumerically by file code."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is a movement made up of numerous local, national, and international organizations. These organizations seek to support and empower women, families, and communities by promoting peace and social justice. Launched in 1855 in England by a group of women concerned about the physical and spiritual welfare of young women leaving their homes in rural areas to find work in industrializing cities, the YWCA movement quickly spread to countries around the world, including the United States, where the first YWCA was organized in New York City in 1858. Over time, the work of YWCA organizations has expanded to include services, programs, and advocacy activities in the areas of fitness, women's health, employment, education, poverty, civil rights, and domestic violence.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The YWCA of Richmond was founded in 1887 as the Women's Christian Association of Richmond by a group of Richmond women who wanted to assist young women traveling to the city to work. In 1888, the group opened its first boarding house, and in 1890, established a nursery and kindergarten, Richmond's first, for the children of women working in Richmond's factories. The women staying at the boarding house were provided with access to medical care, an extensive library, sewing classes, and prayer groups. As YWCAs sprung up across the country, interest grew in promoting cooperation at the national level, and in 1907, the Richmond YWCA became a charter member of the national YWCA, later known as YWCA USA.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Membership in the YWCA of Richmond grew rapidly, and as it did, the organization was able to expand its services and programs. In 1910, the organization opened a gymnasium where young women could exercise to promote good health and relieve stress. 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The national YWCA identified civil rights as a priority during this time, and at its 1970 annual convention, the national YWCA announced its commitment to eliminating racism, a goal which has remained a key component of the national YWCA and the Richmond YWCA's objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e In addition increasing its focus on issues surrounding racism and civil rights at this time, the Richmond YWCA also began to offer more programs and services addressing sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization was one of the first in the Richmond area to establish a sexual assault center and a women's shelter, both opened in 1979. 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In 1888, the group opened its first boarding house, and in 1890, established a nursery and kindergarten, Richmond's first, for the children of women working in Richmond's factories. The women staying at the boarding house were provided with access to medical care, an extensive library, sewing classes, and prayer groups. As YWCAs sprung up across the country, interest grew in promoting cooperation at the national level, and in 1907, the Richmond YWCA became a charter member of the national YWCA, later known as YWCA USA."," Membership in the YWCA of Richmond grew rapidly, and as it did, the organization was able to expand its services and programs. In 1910, the organization opened a gymnasium where young women could exercise to promote good health and relieve stress. Other programs established in the 1910s included employment referrals, meal services, sex education, English lessons, job and domestic science training, and social clubs."," With segregation firmly entrenched in Richmond, as in much of the South, the YWCA founded in 1887 only permitted white membership and provided services exclusively to white clients. However, from an early date there was strong interest, particularly among members of the African American community, in establishing a YWCA organization in Richmond to assist young, African American women and their children. In 1912, this goal was achieve when a group of over 200 Richmond women were granted a charter for the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the YWCA of Richmond."," Over the course of the following decades, the YWCA organizations of Richmond continued to expand their services. This expansion included the addition of Girl Reserves programs, later known as Y-Teens, as well as day camps and additional recreational and exercise programing."," Efforts to bring the segregated YWCA units together began early on, but moved forward gradually. In 1925, a member of the Phyllis Wheatly Branch's management committee joined the Richmond YWCA's board of directors, and in 1930, both YWCA organizations played an active role in the creation of the Southern Commission on Interracial Cooperation. During the 1960s, all programing became fully integrated. The national YWCA identified civil rights as a priority during this time, and at its 1970 annual convention, the national YWCA announced its commitment to eliminating racism, a goal which has remained a key component of the national YWCA and the Richmond YWCA's objectives."," In addition increasing its focus on issues surrounding racism and civil rights at this time, the Richmond YWCA also began to offer more programs and services addressing sexual assault and domestic violence. The organization was one of the first in the Richmond area to establish a sexual assault center and a women's shelter, both opened in 1979. The organization also maintained its dedication to serving children during this time, establishing a preschool program of homeless children in 1989."," In 1996, the Richmond YWCA ceased to provide health and fitness services, choosing instead to focus exclusively on programs addressing domestic violence, sexual violence, and early childhood education. 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The series are arranged alphabetically and then chronologically. Scrapbooks are located in the oversize area with other scrapbooks. The collection is arranged in 11 series: Series I--Executive Director (1947-1977); Series II--Board of Directors (1904-1977); Series III--Constitution, History and Documents (1893-1969); Series IV--Budgets (1922-1977); Series V--Camps (1932-1970); Series VI--Case Studies (n.d.) [Restricted]; Series VII--Committees and Programs (1916-1980); Series VIII--General Files (1933-1980); Series IX--City Study (n.d.); Series X--Photographs; Series XI--Scrapbooks.","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 in Richmond, Mrs. Emily Fairfax Whittle was the primary founder of the YWCA of Greater Richmond in May 16, 1887. Mrs. Whittle and others in the meeting wanted to help the women who left the shelter of their home to seek outside fortune. As a result of the group's concern, the association's purpose was to protect and provide help for those women who left their home. It was not until 1890 when the association was chartered and Mrs. Whittle was the first president. Several years later, the organization strengthened and was able to buy two connecting houses. The houses accommodated 45 girls. By 1906, the name was amended to the Young Womens Christian Association. A progressive era of the association had developed with Hawes as president in 1911. Under her services, the Phyllis Wheatly Branch for colored women was established and they also became affiliated with the National YMCA. Since 1924, they have been a member of the United Givers Fund and many other supportive organizations that help better the nation. By 1932, the association was becoming involved in group programs for girls, such as day camps and Y-teens. In 1950, clubs were formed, such as the city wide club. Current situations that continue to influence the world or the complexities of our modern life are issues the YWCA addresses through programs and meetings.The records of the executive directors begin with Mrs. Cromwell in 1947. The last record on file is in 1977 with Mrs. Robinson as executive director.","The collection consists of general files, committee minutes, forms from various camps, scrapbooks, photographs and case studies. The materials cover the period from 1893 to 1980. The majority of the materials in the Executive Director Files are organizations affiliated with the YWCA. Few of the Executive Director Files contain minutes or correspondence from the executive directors branch in Richmond. Activities held on the Richmond premises are documented in the executive director's files. A majority of the Board of Director files are based on board minutes, related information, and the nominating committee files. Materials from the Constitution, History, and Documents files contain revisions of their constitution and bylaws. There are also many documents on the history of the YWCA in Greater Richmond. National documents are included in the files as well, such as national convention documents.","Series I--Executive Director (1947-1977) The YWCA has been active in their community and around the nation. Programs that help individuals and provide fellowship for everyone are common goals of the organizations that are affiliated with the YWCA. The USO, United Service Organization, in 1950-1958 was one of the earliest documented organizations they participated in to help women and girls grow in all areas. In 1951-1957, the YWCA was a member of the Richmond Area Community Chest. Newsletters, legislative matters, and recreation agencies are ways the YWCA contributed as a member of the organization. After the Community Chest changed their name to The United Givers Fund, the YWCA continued as a member from 1962-1967. In 1958, they joined the Recreation and Roundtable and they continued as a member until 1977. The Richmond International Council, from 1964-1971, was another program the YWCA was involved in to help the people of Richmond. The National Interracial Project, from 1945-1956, was documented as one of the earliest projects the YWCA joined. In 1969-1970, the YWCA continued to support anti-racism through a project called Eliminating Racism. Moreover, they became politically involved in many issues that was advocating individual rights. By 1947, the YWCA was a member of The Virginia Child Labor Committee. Their goal was to try to amend the old Virginia Labor Law. Two executive committee minutes that are documented are in 1947 and 1949. The only documented correspondence is in 1952 with Mrs. Dorothy Richardson as the executive director. The first documented executive director is in 1947 with Mrs. Lillie V.Cromwell as the executive director. There were programs that were created from the YWCA and held at the YWCA site, such as the summer youth programs from 1968-1970. The Saturday night dances were also held at the YWCA from 1948-1954. The joint building project for the YWCA and YMCA was discussed and planned from 1947-1957. The types of materials in the folders are pamphlets, papers, newsletters, and bound books with their agendas and finances.","Series II--Board of Directors (1904-1977) The Board of Directors files consists of three main categories- minutes, nominating committee, and general information on the Richmond YWCA. Board of Director files that include general information on the YWCA range from 1904-1977. These documents include information about resignations of employees, the YWCA's philosophies, and insight on the members. The years 1910-1917, 1925, 1929, 1930, and 1931 are not included in the board files. Board of Director's minutes span the years 1919 to 1971 except for the years 1929, 1939, 1949, 1960, 1963, and 1963. The nominating committee suggested names and nominated members for vacancies on the Board of Directors. Records of the nominating committee date from 1936 to 1977 with the following gaps: 1937, 1974, and 1975. A subseries is designated as Annual Reports in the Board of Directors file that consists of all the committee minutes and general reports on the committees. Subseries A consists of the Annual reports from 1893-1977 except for the following years: 1897, 1898, 1902, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1944, 1960-68, 1972, 1973, and 1975. Annual reports include reports on the committees in the YWCA. Moreover, statistical, narrative, and membership monthly reports are included in the Annual reports. Some Annual reports are in bound books, notebooks, or loose documents. The Index to Committees in the Annual reports are the minutes of committee meetings. From 1960-1968, Annual reports are filed under a different heading called the Departmental reports, but contain the same type of information as the Annual reports of earlier years. Minutes from the Annual report, board, and executive committees are listed in the Index to the Committee. Reports of general and assistant secretaries can also be found in the index files. From 1960-1977 there are yearly booklets of the YWCA's annual searchlights, noting memorable days of that particular year. Moreover, the searchlight booklets include the members on the board, trustees, and short reports on the departments. A service was held each year and the searchlight was used in the service.","Series III-Constitution, History, and Documents (1892-1985). The YWCA of Greater Richmond revised their constitution and by laws many times throughout the year; however the following years are documented: 1929, 1936, 1939, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1966, 1969, and 1975. Anniversaries were shared and celebrated among members of the YWCA. Pamphlets and documents concerning anniversary celebrations are documented in 1892, 1915, 1939, 1948, and 1962. There are lot of materials on the history of the YWCA in Greater Richmond. Dates, times, and places are documented to show the improvements and advancements of the organization. Layouts of the different branches are also provided in the files. National YWCA information is also included in the files, such as the national conventions. The following years are documented: 1915, 1936, 1946, 1949, 1955, 1969, 1970, and 1976. Annual reports of the national YWCA are documented in 1898 and 1959-61. The meetings were held in Quebec and New York. Moreover, the national YWCA devised a standards study booklet in 1936-1938. 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Annual reports of the national YWCA are documented in 1898 and 1959-61. The meetings were held in Quebec and New York. Moreover, the national YWCA devised a standards study booklet in 1936-1938. 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