Inventory of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985
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Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
YWCA at Duke University.
Title
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
7.2 Linear Feet
6,000 Items
Abstract
6,000 Items
A chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was established at Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) in 1917. In 1925, a new constitution was drafted and the chapter became the YWCA at Duke University.
The records of the Duke University YWCA span the years 1923 to 1985, with the bulk dating between 1930 and 1970, and include reports, printed matter, correspondence, sermons, clippings, and financial records.
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Administrative Information
Access RestrictionsPatrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Collection is open for research.
Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records were received by the University Archives as transfers between 1973-1983.
Processing Information
Processed by Kimberly Sims, September 2007
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007
Multiple accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
A chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) was established at Trinity College in 1917. In part, it was formed by Trinity women in order to assist with the war effort (World War I). In 1925, a new constitution was drafted and the chapter became the Duke University YWCA. In 1970, the chapter merged with the Duke University YMCA to form the Duke University YM-YWCA.
[top]Collection Overview
The records of the Duke University YWCA span the years 1923 to 1985, with the bulk dating between 1930 and 1970, and include reports, printed matter, correspondence, sermons, clippings, and financial records. Prominent subjects include race relations, annual activities of YWCA, community service, Edgemont Community and sermons preached at Duke Chapel during the 1960s.
Collection includes publications such as 1931 issue of "Opportunity: Journal of Negro Life," published by the National Urban League and 1931 issue of "Black Justice," published by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- YWCA at Duke University.
- YWCA of the U.S.A.
- Duke University. Chapel.
- Duke University--Students--Political Activity.
- Duke University--Students--Societies, customs, etc.
- Edgemont Community Center (Durham, N.C.).
- Sermons.
- Opportunity: Journal of Negro Life.
- Black Justice.
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Minister to the University (Dean of the Chapel) Records, 1940-1984
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Maude Brown Scrapbook, 1924-1937
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Odessa Massey Scrapbook, 1924-1928
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Blanche H. Clark Scrapbook, 1923-1928
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Alice Craven Scrapbook, 1915-1924
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Detailed Description of Collection
Administrative Records, circa 1924-1985
Constitution, circa pre-1925-1967, undated
By-laws, 1946-1948, 1964, undated
Reports, 1929-1936
Reports, 1937-1938
Reports, 1939-1942
Reports, 1943-1945
Reports, 1946-1948
Reports, 1949-1950
Reports, 1951-1952
Reports, 1953-1954
Reports, 1955-1956
Box 2
Reports, 1957-1960
Reports, 1961-1965
Reports, 1966-1970
Chapter Cabinet Minutes, 1936-1940
Chapter Cabinet Minutes, 1945-1948
Chapter Cabinet Minutes, 1953-1954, circa 1959, circa 1966
Chapter Committee Minutes, 1947-1949
Box 3
Correspondence, 1938-1939
Correspondence, 1940-1941
Correspondence, 1947-1954
Correspondence, 1955-1966
Correspondence, 1968-1970
Inter-Racial Committee, circa 1924-1934, undated
Inter-Racial Committee, printed matter, circa 1930s, undated
Chapter Committees, circa 1940-1961
Committee Plans, 1952-1953
Resident Secretary, circa 1937-1946
Advisory Board, 1936-1966
Agendas, 1936-1966
Freshman and Sophomore Commissions, 1937-1941
Freshman Week, 1945-1970
Freshman Y Council, 1969-1970
Box 4
Receipt Books, 1938-1946
Secretary's Book, 1932-1935
Treasurer's Records, 1936-1946
Recognition Services, 1927-1966
Retreats, 1939-1961
Activities, 1937-1961
Members, 1970
Flyers, 1961, circa 1975-1985
Box 5
Conference, Meetings and Programs, circa 1938-1952
Dating at Duke (social relationships), 1938
Clippings, 1930-1968
Printed Matter, circa 1927-1970, undated
"YWCA Newsletter,"
nos. 1-3, circa 1954-1955, 1961
"Y and Wherefore"
[newsletter], 1947-1948
"Live Y'er"
[newsletter], 1956-1958
"North Carolina Community Schools"
[newsletter], 1939 Jan. 15-Apr. 15
"Humanity,"
1966 Oct.-1969 Apr.
"Wind and Chaff,"
1966 Nov.-1967 Nov.
Richard C.D. Lyon's
"Labor Lives"
and
"Lyon's Labor Lettres,"
circa 1938-1939
"Federation News Sheet"
[bulletin], 1941 Sept.-Nov.
Brochures, circa 1930-1970
Pamphlets and Booklets, undated, 1927, 1930-1949
Box 6
Pamphlets and Booklets, 1950-1954
Pamphlets and Booklets, 1955-1959
YWCA Cabinet Handbook, 1948-1949, 1952-1953
YWCA Cabinet Handbook, 1953-1954, 1959-1960
Miscellaneous, undated, 1930-1939
Miscellaneous, circa 1940-1949
Box 7
Miscellaneous, 1950-1959
Miscellaneous, circa 1960-1970
General YWCA, YM-YWCA, 1932-1970
General, 1933-1949
General, 1950-1964
General, 1965-1970, undated
National Student Council, 1932-1940
Box 8
National Student Council, 1941-1942
National Student Council, 1944-1952
National YWCA Minutes, 1950-1952, 1968
YM-YWCA Constitution, 1970-1971
YM-YWCA Cabinet, 1969-1970
YM-YWCA Advisory Board, 1969-1970
Abortion, 1963-1969
Vietnam, 1966-1967
Clergy and Laymen, Vietnam, 1969-1970
Edgemont Community Center, circa 1941-1970
By-laws, 1955-1956, 1968
Reports, 1954-1956
Reports, 1957-1963
Reports, 1964-1969
Minutes, 1942-1967
Board, 1969-1970
Living-Learning Project, 1969-1970
Financial, 1943-1966
Miscellaneous, circa 1941-1968
Miscellaneous, circa 1930-1970, undated
Duke MOBE, 1969-1970
Duke University Christian Council, 1969-1970
Duke University Religious Council, 1957-1963
Duke University Religious Council, 1969-1970
Community Concerns Committee, 1969-1970
Interfaith Fellowship Committee, 1958, 1963
North Carolina Intercollegiate Council for Human Rights, 1965
National Association of College and University Chaplains, 1962-1963
Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, undated
Box 11
Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, circa 1930-1949
Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, 1950-1964
Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, 1965-1970
Sermons, 1923-1971, undated
Writings, Sermons, 1923
Writings, Sermons, 1950s
Writings, Sermons, 1960-1961
Writings, Sermons, 1962
Writings, Sermons, 1963
Box 12
Writings, Sermons, 1964
Writings, Sermons, 1965-1966, 1970-1971
Writings, Sermons, undated
Writings, Sermons, undated
Oversize, 1926-1956
The Chronicle
Scoop Extra, 1939 Apr. 4
Extra Edition, 1940 Oct. 16
Flyers-
"Join the Duke 'Y'"
includes calendar, 1952-1956
Onward, 7 February 1926
Second Bulletin on Interracial Student Conference to be held in Durham, circa 1938
Welcome flyers including map of Duke campus, overview of the YWCA, and a general information sheet tailored to residents of Epworth Inn, circa 1950
"Y and Wherefore,"
1946 Oct.
