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Oklahoma State University Young Women’s Christian Association Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1996-054

Scope and Contents

Collection contains minutes, miscellaneous publications from the Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Region, and National Young Women's Christian Associations.

Dates

  • 1949-1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

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Administrative History

The YWCA was officially chartered at Oklahoma A&M College in 1906. Their purpose was to help students build religious character, promote Christian leadership and ideals, and provide services, programs, and activities. In the 1910s they assisted incoming freshmen including helping young women find jobs while attending college. From 1917 to the 1930s the Ys had grown to become the most influential and helpful student organizations on campus. The YWCA, with the YMCA, co-sponsored Religious Emphasis Week and were leaders in discussing contemporary social issues. The YWCA and YMCA combined with the city of Stillwater’s organization to form the Stillwater Family YMCA in 1958.

Extent

0.25 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into three series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.

Provenance

Gift of an unknown donor in 1964, and further acquisitions were the gift of Janet Cunningham in 1996.

Processing Information

Processed by: Heather M. Lloyd, 1982; Susan Waker, 1994 Completed by: Mildred L. Jackson, 1996

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Oklahoma State University Young Women’s Christian Association Papers Collection Number 1996-054
Status
Completed
Author
Heather M. Lloyd, 1982; Susan Waker, 1994
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Oklahoma State University Archives Repository

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Contact:
204 Edmon Low Library
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater 74078-1071 USA

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