Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University records, circa 1923-1985
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Summary
- Creator:
- YWCA at Duke University
- 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.
- Extent:
- 7.2 Linear Feet
6,000 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.31.04.0013
- University Archives Record Group:
- 31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 04 -- Student Organizations- Religious and Cultural Organizations
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records were received by the University Archives as transfers between 1973-1983.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Kimberly Sims, September 2007
Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007
Multiple accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
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- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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[Identification of item], Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) at Duke University Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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