uaywca Inventory of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985 Processed by: Kimberly Sims; machine-readable finding aid created by: Kimberly Sims University Archives Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

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 Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: October 2007Processed by Kimberly Sims, September 2007; Finding Aid encoded by Kimberly Sims, University Archives, Duke University, October 2007 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and our local Style Guide Inventory of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985 University Archives Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

2007 Duke University. All Rights Reserved.

 Descriptive Summary University Archives, Duke University YWCA at Duke University. Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985 Material in English 7.2 Linear Feet 6,000 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. 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. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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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.

 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.

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.

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. Related Material Young Men's--Young Women's Christian Association at Duke University Records, 1968-1979 Duke University Archives Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) at Duke University Records, 1920-1969 Duke University Archives Minister to the University (Dean of the Chapel) Records, 1940-1984 Duke University Archives Maude Brown Scrapbook, 1924-1937 Duke University Archives Odessa Massey Scrapbook, 1924-1928 Duke University Archives Blanche H. Clark Scrapbook, 1923-1928 Duke University Archives Alice Craven Scrapbook, 1915-1924 Duke University Archives Contents of Collection Administrative Records, circa 1924-1985 1 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 2Reports, 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 3Correspondence, 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 4Receipt 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 5Conference, Meetings and Programs, circa 1938-1952 Dating at Duke (social relationships), 1938 Clippings, 1930-1968 Printed Matter, circa 1927-1970, undated 5 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 6Pamphlets 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 7Miscellaneous, 1950-1959 Miscellaneous, circa 1960-1970 General YWCA, YM-YWCA, 1932-1970 7 General, 1933-1949 General, 1950-1964 General, 1965-1970, undated National Student Council, 1932-1940 8National 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 9 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 10 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 11Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, circa 1930-1949 Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, 1950-1964 Miscellaneous Documents and Materials, 1965-1970 Sermons, 1923-1971, undated 11 Writings, Sermons, 1923 Writings, Sermons, 1950s Writings, Sermons, 1960-1961 Writings, Sermons, 1962 Writings, Sermons, 1963 12Writings, Sermons, 1964 Writings, Sermons, 1965-1966, 1970-1971 Writings, Sermons, undated Writings, Sermons, undated Oversize, 1926-1956 13 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.