MenuInventory of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, circa 1923-1985
Abstract
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.
Descriptive Summary
- 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
- English
- Extent
- 7.2 Linear Feet, 6,000 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
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.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
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.
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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.
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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)
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.