Records of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

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199

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Records of Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

Date(s)

  • 1887-1942 (Creation)

Extent

0.42 linear feet

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Administrative history

The purpose of the Young Women's Christian Association was to develop Christian character especially through study of the Bible. Additionally, the association conducted active Christian work to extend the Kingdom of God throughout the world. The first record of the YWCA at St. Cloud State was in 1887 and believed the club existed until sometime in the mid-1950s.

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Scope and content

This collection contains the records of the Young Women's Christian Association.  Included are three meeting minute books, two treasurer’s books that document some of the group's finances, and additional meeting minute documents.  Also included is a scrapbook which has photos, songs, and newspaper clippings.

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The records are arranged in alphabetical order.

Records are located at 30E.7d.

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Permission to publish, quote, and reproduce must be secured from the copyright holder.

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  • English

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    Archivist's note

    Processed by Marissa Hendrickson in April 2019.

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