Series 1

Box 1-Box 7

Administrative

Series 2

Box 8-Box 11

Photographs

Series 3

Box 12

Video Tapes

Series 4

Box 13

Slides

Series 5

Box 14-Box 21

Clippings Scrapbooks

Series 6

Box 22-Box 28

Scrapbooks

Series 7

Oversized

Oversized. Photographs, poster and other oversized materials.

Series 1 -- Administrative

Box 1

FF 1

Histories of the Wichita YWCA. This file contains a YWCA history 1905-1929; a copy of an article the Time Capsule Edition of the Wichita Eagle May 1950; a history of the Mary B. Talbert Branch of the YWCA; and background material of the YWCA in Wichita.

Box 1

FF 2

YWCA Constitutions, By-laws, and Revisions, 1935, 1942. This file includes copies of the constitutions and by-laws with revisions of both. Also included are two letters regarding changes in the 1942 Constitution.

Box 1

FF 3

YWCA Constitution and By-laws, 1948. This file includes a copy of the revised 1948 YWCA Constitution and By-laws.

Box 1

FF 4

YWCA Constitution, 1954, 1964/1966. This file includes a copy of the revised 1954 YWCA Constitution and the approved revisions from 1966 for 1964.

Box 1

FF 5

YWCA Amended Constitution, 1982. This file includes a copy of the amended 1982 YWCA Constitution and By-laws of the YWCA. Also included are two lists of important historical YWCA dates.

Box 1

FF 6

YWCA Boarding Home Constitution, Historical Facts Sheet, Committee Report, Departmental Report and Address Lists. Included in this file is the YWCA Boarding Home Constitution; Report Survey and Evaluation Committee; various address lists of members; Historical Facts about Wichita YWCA; and General Administration Departmental Description Report.

Box 1

FF 7

YWCA Procedures and Policies. This file contains procedural manuals and policies on a variety of subjects. Items of note include the following: a Task Force Report Action Audit for Change Process; Program Planning in the YWCA; YWCA History--Check Sheet for Important Dates; YWCA function outlines; the Story of the YWCA and its Membership Policies; and a Suggested Outline for Board Work Plan for the Program Year.

Box 1

FF 8

YWCA Procedures and Policies. This file includes several procedural manuals, memos and descriptions of YWCA position duties.

Box 1

FF 9

YWCA Procedure Forms and Procedure Information. This file contains blank procedure forms and procedure information regarding YWCA operations, procedures, and services.

Box 1

FF 10

YWCA Procedures Part 1, 1980-1982. This file contains correspondence, copies of checks, job descriptions, YWCA Constitution, organizational charts, and YWCA procedure and policy.

Box 1

FF 11

YWCA Procedures Part 2, 1980-1982. This file contains correspondence, copies of checks, job descriptions, YWCA Constitution, organizational charts, and YWCA procedure and policy.

Box 1

FF 12

Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, 1984. This file contains the 1984 formalized copy of YWCA policies and procedures.

Box 1

FF 13

The YWCA of Wichita Mission Statement, Copy 1, 1992. This file contains the mission statement, strategy, objectives, goals, action plans, and appendices of the YWCA of Wichita.

Box 1

FF 14

The YWCA of Wichita Mission Statement, Copy 2, 1992. This file contains the mission statement, strategy, objectives, goals, action plans, and appendices of the YWCA of Wichita.

Box 1

FF 15

YWCA Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, 1957-1966. This file contains listings of the board and committee members.

Box 1

FF 16

YWCA Board of Directors Committees Advisory Board, 1969-1975. This file contains committee members names and phone numbers, the list is not inclusive for every year or every committee.

Box 1

FF 17

YWCA Board of Directors, 1976-1980. This file includes a listing of the 1976-1980 YWCA Board of Directors including addresses, phone numbers, and positions or former positions held. Includes an explanation of board’s legal responsibilities.

Box 1

FF 18

YWCA Committee Assignments, 1981-1982. This file includes nominating committee goals (this is a partial handwritten list for 1982), lists of members of the YWCA committee assignments for 1981 and memos regarding these committee assignments.

Box 1

FF 19

YWCA Committees, 1981-1982. This file includes lists of members of 1982 YWCA committees. Also included are descriptions, memos, goals related to various committees.

Box 1

FF 20

YWCA Board of Directors, 1982-1983. This file contains lists of names, recommendation form, “What A Board Member Is...”, terms of office, and term expiration for the Board of Directors. Also included are recommendations for Board Recruitment, a list of what is contained in the Monthly Board Packets List, and a Cornerstone Board Composition Analysis.

Box 1

FF 21

YWCA Past and Present Board of Directors. This file contains a couple of lists of former YWCA Board Members and Committee Members along with positions and years held. Included in this is a leather bound notebook from 1952-1963 containing committee lists and addresses of committee members. Also included is a 1991 YWCA staff roster and outline of functions of the president and executive director of the community YWCA.

Box 1

FF 22

YWCA Board of Directors, 1952-1964. Included in this is a leather bound notebook from 1952-1964 containing committee lists and addresses of committee members.

Box 1

FF 23

Secretary’s Book YWCA, December 1888-December 1890. This file includes the secretary’s notes for organizing a YWCA in Wichita compiled by Effie Wright.

Box 1

FF 24

Annual Report of the General Secretary, 1909, 1910, 1913, 1914, 1916. This file includes copies of the reports.

Box 1

FF 25

Board of Trustees YWCA, 1912-1915. Includes notes of the Wichita YWCA Board of Trustees (only pages 1-26.) Also included is a letter written to the Wichita YWCA, regarding the A. A. Hyde building, by H. J. Conrow?. Correspondence from other YWCA’s.

Box 1

FF 26

Wichita YWCA Building Committee, 1913-1916. This file includes receipts, memos, reports and meeting notes regarding the operation of the YWCA buildings in Wichita (some items are loose.)

Box 1

FF 27

YWCA Directors Organization, February 1906-March 1907. This file includes notes of the Wichita YWCA Committee and Board Members. Also includes lists of membership, first annual report for 1906-1907, receipts, and monthly meeting notes.

Box 1

FF 28

Wichita YWCA Minutes of the Board of Directors, 1907-1913. This file includes minutes of meetings, pasted in (pages 39-47) is a copy of the National YWCA Constitution, and additional typed and handwritten notes have been pasted in addition to the notes.

Box 1

FF 29

Wichita YWCA Minutes of the Board of Directors, 1913-1919. This file includes minutes of meetings, and reports of the annual meeting for 1918. (Some minutes are loose.)

Box 2

FF 1

YWCA Annual Meeting Committee, 1964. Contains the agenda, program, notes, newspaper clippings and a YWCA newsletter regarding the 58th annual meeting scheduled for April 2, 1964.

Box 2

FF 2

YWCA Board of Directors Minutes, 1982. This file includes Board of Director’s Minutes and a 1982 organizational chart.

Box 2

FF 3

YWCA Board of Directors, 1983. This file contains the Wichita YWCA Board of Directors minutes for January 17, February 28, March 28, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 29, September 5, and September 19; and an agenda for September 26.

Box 2

FF 4

77th Annual Membership Dinner, 1983. This file contains a program for the dinner.

Box 2

FF 5

YWCA Annual Meeting, October 21, 1985. This file contains the program for the 1985 YWCA National Meeting.

Box 2

FF 6

YWCA of Wichita Board of Directors, 1986. This file contains February 17 meeting notes and an October roster.

Box 2

FF 7

YWCA Committee Meeting Schedules and Annual Meeting, 1987. This file contains dates of Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors meetings for January through December 1987 and a copy of the annual meeting for the YWCA’s 80th Anniversary Capitol Campaign, October 29, 1987.

Box 2

FF 8

YWCA Board of Directors, 1986-1987. This file contains several Board of Directors lists and rosters for 1986-1987.

Box 2

FF 9

YWCA Public Relations Committee, 1987. This file contains a meeting agendas and a list of the Public Relations Committee for 1987.

Box 2

FF 10

YWCA Public Relations Committee and Promotion Committee, 1988. This file contains a 1988 list of Chief Executive Officers of United Way Agencies, minutes of 1988 Public Relations Committee and Promotion Committee Meetings, rosters, minutes, correspondence, agendas, a paid public service invoice from KFDI radio for free advertisement for YWCA.

Box 2

FF 11

YWCA Annual Meeting, October 30, 1989. This file contains the agenda for the YWCA of Wichita Annual Meeting.

Box 2

FF 12

YWCA Development/Fund Raising Committee, 1989. This file contains a revised October 19, 1989 schedule for the year including financial goals, correspondence soliciting donation for the YWCA, and meeting notes.

Box 2

FF 13

YWCA of Wichita Annual Meeting, 1990. This file contains a YWCA Board Roll Sheet, list of mission statements for all YWCA outreach programs, minutes recap for late 1990 and early 1991 meetings, part of the annual meeting report and nominations for election 1990 annual meeting.

Box 2

FF 14

YWCA of Wichita Board of Directors, 1990. This file contains Board of Directors agendas, minutes, correspondence, Health and Fitness meeting minutes, news release regarding YWCA of Wichita Day, financial reports, proposed budget for 1991, memos, organizational chart, and meeting calendars. Also included in this file is court information regarding abortion and civil rights legislation.

Box 2

FF 15

YWCA of Wichita Minutes of Meetings, 1991. This file contains minutes, agendas, correspondence of various YWCA boards, and a YMCA Annual Meeting 1991 program.

Box 2

FF 16

YWCA of Wichita Meeting Minutes and Agendas, 1991. This file contains some minutes of the Wichita YWCA Board of Directors and the May Financial Report (including the FY 1992 Budget July 1, 1991-June 20, 1992.) Also included is a copy of “The YWCA Strategic Plan.”

Box 2

FF 17

YWCA of Wichita Roster, 1991. This file contains the YWCA Executive Committee Roster, YWCA Staff Roster, Board of Directors Roster. Photographs of the Board of Directors have been moved to Box 8 FF 19. Board members included are Mary E. May, Martha Housholder, M.D., Linda Ayala, Bonnie Bing Honeyman, and Ruth Ann Messner.

Box 2

FF 18

YWCA of Wichita Board of Directors Meeting, 1992. This file contains minutes and agendas of 1992 YWCA of Wichita Board of Directors meetings. Also included are cash requirements, full staff meeting minutes, correspondence, and copies of newspaper clippings, and debt summary of various boards. This file also includes a 1992 YWCA Board of Directors Roster for the Wichita YWCA.

Box 2

FF 19

YWCA of Wichita Board of Directors Roster, 1993. This file contains the Board of Directors Roster and an 1993 YWCA Executive Committee call list.

Box 2

FF 20

YWCA Budget, 1984-1985. This file contains an itemized proposed budget for 1985 by program and supporting functions; staff report to Board of Directors, October 28, 1985; and a YWCA Development Program outline for 1984-1985. Also included is a rough handwritten five year forecast of the YWCA budget, and correspondence regarding planning Annual Budget #1 YW Women’s Crisis Center.

Box 2

FF 21

Revenue Notes and Figures, 1985-1986. This file contains notes, rough figures, budget considerations, and expenses sheets for the YWCA in 1985. Included is a YWCA Women in Transition Single Parents/Homemakers Vocational Education Proposal.

Box 2

FF 22

YWCA Budget Statement, 1985. This file includes the 1985 income statement, a 1986 budget packet, five year forecast summary, resume and correspondence from Marlene Wiebe Moore for Executive Director of the YWCA, fourth quarter projections for 1985 and a revised 1985 budget.

Box 2

FF 23

Budget to Board, 1987. This file includes proposed budget and annual forecast, correspondence, cash flow projections, and expenses for 1987, including finished and rough drafts.

Box 2

FF 24

YWCA Budget Report, 1988. This file includes the annual budget request of the Wichita YWCA (which includes history, mission, and proposed budget) and a YWCA Financial Report for the Wichita YWCA.

Box 2

FF 25

YWCA Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report, December 31, 1989 and 1988. This file includes two copies of the report.

Box 2

FF 26

YWCA Financial Status, 1989. This file includes a copy of the YWCA 1989 tax exempt form, a 1989-1998 financial forecast, and the financial statements and auditors’ report for June 30, 1990 and December 31, 1989.

Box 2

FF 27

YWCA Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report, June 30, 1991 and 1990. This file includes the report and two copies of 1990 return of organization exempt from income tax for the Wichita YWCA.

Box 2

FF 28

YWCA of Wichita Accounts Payable, 1989-1992. This file includes a list of bills owed by the Wichita YWCA 1989 through 1992 and a memo from Julia Denning to Jane Gilchrist September 11, 1992 regarding accounts payable.

Box 2

FF 29

YWCA Budget, Fiscal Year 1992. This file contains two copies of the budget for 1992.

Box 2

FF 30

YWCA Budget, 1993. This file contains a proposed budget projection for 1993, payment plans in effect, correspondence, shift change communication sheet, and an accounts payable list of the YWCA 1993 budget.

Box 2

FF 31

YWCA Budget, Fiscal Year 1994. This file includes an application for CDBG funding FY 1994, and listing of YWCA funding to different departments and programs.

Box 2

FF 32

Local Businesses Which Make Corporate Donations, 1992. This file contains a list of local businesses which make corporate donations, copies of form letters sent to possible donators by Jane Gilchrist, and a 1992 Wichita Business Journal’s “Largest Wichita Non-Profit Foundations”.

Box 2

FF 33

YWCA of Wichita Proposal to Wichita Greyhound Charities, Inc., 1988-1989; 1992-1993. This file includes correspondence; grant Proposal; grant application; annual report; copy of the $8,000 donation check; board member and staff rosters; financial statements and auditors’ report for December 1989 and 1988, June 1990 and December 1989, June 1991 and 1990; description of YWCA projects, Camp Kaleidoscope Project Proposal; Mother to Mother Ministry brochure and project Proposal; budgets and proposed budgets. These materials are part of the application the YWCA made to Greyhound Charities resulting in an $8,000 donation. Also included is a copy of the donation check and a letter of thanks by Jane Gilchrist on behalf of the YWCA.

Box 2

FF 34

Donations to the Wichita YWCA, 1991-1992. This file includes itemized computer printout of donations made to the YWCA including name, department, and amount, and printout of 1992 cash flow for the YWCA. Also included are other financial reports such as accounts payable, notes payable, cash requirements, and taxes due. Included is a mission statement for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Box 2

FF 35

YWCA Charitable Solicitation License, 1992. This file contains a photocopy of the YWCA license of a charitable operation from the State of Kansas and a letter regarding the license.

Box 2

FF 36

YWCA Association Review, 1970. This file contains a report by the National YWCA office describing the association between the national and local YWCA. Additionally this file includes correspondence assessing the Wichita YWCA, minutes of the Association Review Committee, association review kit material, correspondence, information on YWCA gift shop, results of a questionnaire survey, and meeting schedules with the review team.

Box 2

FF 37

National Board of YWCAs Reports of the Special Task Group on Relationships of YWCAs to YWCAs in Local Situations, 1952/1990. This file contains 1977 report on YWCA-YMCA relationships, Wichita Metropolitan YWCA Future Directions Planning Conference for 1989 with agendas, rosters, and board and committee lists, a 1952 Report on the Feasibility of Combined Downtown Facilities for the YMCA and YWCA in Wichita, Kansas, a report on Developments in YMCA and YWCA Relationships in Certain Communities, schedules for activities, and roles and responsibilities of committee members.

Box 2

FF 38

YWCA-YMCA Reciprocity Agreements. This file includes correspondence, copies of checks, and committee reports regarding the 1986-1990 Wichita YWCA-YMCA reciprocity agreements.

Box 2

FF 39

YWCA and United Way Relationship, 1977, 1982. This file includes the National YWCA Query for 1982, and the Guidelines for YWCA-United Way Relationships for 1977.

Box 2

FF 40

Association Information Sheet for Progress Report, 1981. This file contains the report submitted by the Wichita YWCA to the National YWCA. This file includes items within the report such as statistics, membership, association information sheet, committee goals (short and long term), program information, and summary sheets based on progress reports.

Box 2

FF 41

National YWCA Annual Report, 1979/1985. This file contains the report by the YWCA of Wichita to the National YWCA. Included are statistics, and goals for 1979/1985.

Box 2

FF 42

National YWCA--Wichita YWCA Correspondence, 1973/1988. This file contains correspondence regarding the following: 1986 New Support Plan; monthly transmittals; Equal Rights Amendment; from Sandra Burton regarding a visit; and local constitution and the 1985 National YWCA Constitution. Also included are accreditation requirements 1985-1988, YWCA mission statement, convention information, and association information sheet.

Box 2

FF 43

National YWCA Convention Preparation Meeting Wichita, 1987-1988. This file contains correspondence, Resolutions for Convention Consideration, suggested news releases and editorials, meeting schedules, agendas, notes, and booklets regarding the upcoming YWCA National Convention outlining issues and goals to be discussed.

Box 2

FF 44

National YWCA Convention, 1988. This file includes the itinerary, summary of the Convention Action, a Naye Member Survey, agendas, proclamation, correspondence, Results of Voting on Resolutions of the Convention Preparation meetings, discussion papers, and informative brochures distributed by the National YWCA at the convention.

Box 2

FF 45

YWCA and United Way of the Plains Relationship, 1989. This file contains correspondence from the Wichita YWCA to the National YWCA regarding financial assistance and repayment of loans. Also included is correspondence and news clippings regarding the YWCA of Wichita’s cutoff of United Way Funds due to alleged fund raising violations. Included is the resolution by the Wichita YWCA Board of Directors for September 1989.

Box 2

FF 46

Accreditation YWCA, 1988-1991. This file contains a 1988-1991 accreditation form for the YWCA of Wichita, a 1988 National Support Statement, a YWCA progress report for 1990, reconciliation for calendar year 1987, 1988 projected income, itinerary for 1990 association review, a 1990 Association Progress Review from the National Support Statement, and a 1990 Association Progress Review from the National YWCA.

Box 2

FF 47

Wichita YWCA Association Progress Report. This file contains a copy of the Association Progress Report and correspondence regarding the report including an overview, memos, charter, questionnaire, and association profile between the Wichita YWCA and the National YWCA offices.

Box 3

FF 1

United Way Fund Campaign, 1963/1971. This file contains a chart of the 1969 United Way Fund Board of Directors, information sheets regarding the 1969 United Way Campaign Agency and reception invitation, United Way questionnaire regarding agency supplemental fund raising, staff report section annual budget request of the YWCA, news release dated August 25, 1969 regarding American Red Cross and the Hurricane Camille Disaster Fund allocations, Sedgwick County districts, and a variety of correspondence. This file also includes newspaper clippings explaining the United Fund Campaign as related to the YWCA including a United Fund Campaign Organization Chart for 1969.

Box 3

FF 2

United Way of Wichita and Sedgwick County, Inc.--Fund Raising Partnership Agreement, 1984. This file contains a copy of the agreement which is to establish a relationship between the United Way and organizations that receive funds from the United Way. Also included in this file is a YWCA Informed Consent Form for those wanting to exercise or join in physical activities at the YWCA.

Box 3

FF 3

United Way/YWCA Loan, 1986-1987. This file contains correspondence, report and agreement between the Wichita YWCA and United Way regarding repayment of a loan; a request by the YWCA for Phase II/Capitol Campaign for 1987; a YWCA Business Plan for 1986; General Information, Exhibits, and Support Documents.

Box 3

FF 4

United Way Budget Allocation, 1987-1988. This file includes the 1988 allocation request budget hearing, on site visit for allocation request, 1989 Allocation Request and memo regarding request, agency tour confirmation form, questions regarding visit to YWCA by United Way, visit presentation overview by YWCA Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department, report and memo of United Way budget hearing, YWCA revenues proposals to the United Way, Comparative Service and Funding Statistics United Way Support for YWCA of Wichita for 1987, YWCA inter office review of budget and proposal to United Way for 1988 Allocation Request, and correspondence.

Box 3

FF 5

United Way of the Plains--YWCA of Wichita Budget Request. This file includes reports, agendas, requests, budgets, policy reviews, and correspondence from the Wichita YWCA to the United Way outlining request for funding. Also included in this file 1988 Annual Budget Request to United Way, Supplemental Fund Raising Policy Questionnaire Attachment, 1988 Allocation by program, program funding for 1987, two informative brochures: Women in Transition Center and YWCA Women’s Crisis Center.

Box 3

FF 6

United Way of the Plains--YWCA Disaffiliation, 1987-1989. This file contains reports, statements, correspondence, all regarding the United Way disaffiliation of the Wichita YWCA due to fund raising disagreements. Included are the position outline of the disaffiliation by the United Way, notice of payment of YWCA debts by United Way, resolution of the YWCA of Wichita regarding United Way funding cuts, requests from the YWCA of Wichita to the United Way asking for a reversal of the decision, member agency allocation report to United Way Board of Directors, Environment Scan 1987-1988 Executive Summary United Way of the Plains, United Way questions for Health Services, program information for 1989 Allocation Request by Health, Physical Education and Recreation of YWCA of Wichita, and a YWCA annual budget request by YWCA.

Box 3

FF 7

YWCA of Wichita--United Way Funding Requests, 1991. This file contains requests, agendas and presentation, brochures, correspondence, allocations, revenues, budgets, fund balance history, and reports of YWCA finances in requesting funding from the United Way of the Plains. Included is the 1991 request for a severance grant from the United Way, and program outlines to allow insight to the United Way regarding YWCA services and functions.

Box 3

FF 8

YWCA Self Analysis and History Reports. This file contains three copies of the proposed building plans for YWCA, 42 year handwritten history of the YWCA, questionnaire, correspondence, special self study report and breakdown of departments for spring of 1932, 1921 report of visit to YWCA Cafeteria by Marion E. Hopkins, handwritten memo dated 1988 regarding informative history for a newsletter article, two copies of proposed building and costs for this new building, 1980 clipping about Beech Aircraft Corporation donation to Women’s Crisis Center, and report “Boom Town Effects On Our Young People As See By the Boy Scouts, YWCA and YMCA” 1944?.

Box 3

FF 9

Renovation/Wish List for the Wichita YWCA, 1988. This file contains correspondence, advertisements, memos, and plans regarding needs of the Wichita YWCA. This includes renovations to the Wichita YWCA building including several different versions of the blue prints and floor plans for expansion.

Box 3

FF 10

YWCA Public Advertising, 1990-1991. This file contains correspondence regarding public service advertising and a contract between the Wichita YWCA and Donrey Outdoor Advertising Company. Also included are two photographs of YWCA billboards provided by Donrey Outdoor Advertising Company in 1991.

Box 3

FF 11

KPL Gas Service Disconnect Notice, 1992. This file contains the disconnection notice to the YWCA.

Box 3

FF 12

YWCA of Wichita Possible Location and Health Department Budget, 1985. This file contains the 1985 staff report regarding a possible new location of the Wichita YWCA and the Health Department Budget.

Box 3

FF 13

YWCA Insurance Liability. 1988. This file contains insurance plan and assessment for the Wichita YWCA prepared by Dulaney, Johnston, and Priest. Also included is a handwritten note regarding inventory?

Box 3

FF 14

YWCA Building Appraisal, 1990. This file contains a copy of the Wichita YWCA building at 350 N. Market narrative appraisal, presentation and analysis of the relevant market data by the Kansas Appraisal Service. Also included is a handwritten note regarding costs of certain items such as AC and sprinkler systems.

Box 3

FF 15

YWCA of Wichita Building Maintenance and Inspection Agreement, 1992. This file contains a proposal of a maintenance and inspection agreement, and correspondence between Central Air Conditioning, Inc. and the Wichita YWCA.

Box 3

FF 16

Jane Gilchrist Hiring Procedure. This file includes correspondence, working drafts of letters offering V. Jane Gilchrist the Executive Director of Wichita YWCA position, profile sheet of Gilchrist, application screening chart, agenda for the Personnel Committee Meeting, proposed agenda for executive director schedule, Guidelines for an Association Employing an Interim Director, Selection and Reference Check List, application for Professional YWCA Staff Positions, job advertisements, and agenda for search committee.

Box 4

FF 1

YWCA Volunteers, 1969, 1988-1990. This file is organizational papers concerning volunteers to the YWCA. Included are sheets outlining volunteer screening, memos, organization charts of volunteers for different departments, volunteer scheduling, updates of volunteer status in the YWCA and welcome letters to incoming volunteers. Also included is a 1990 volunteer training schedule, a purpose and agenda for the Volunteer Administration in Wichita for 1991, and YWCA volunteer newsletters.

Box 4

FF 2

YWCA Fitness Program, 1988-1992. This file contains statements, memos, and correspondence regarding the YWCA Fitness Program between 1988-1992. Included are a 1989 mission statement/budget request, a YWCA membership application, a conclusions from analysis regarding swimming lessons and pool use, articles and press releases advertising the YWCAs Fitness Program, fee rate schedules and a 1990 corporate membership option for the YWCA Health and Fitness Center.

Box 4

FF 3

YWCA Youth Fitness/Camp K. This file contains programs for YWCA fitness plans and fitness camps for children, photographs of youth programs, memberships and rates, scholarship information, information on the Lynette Woodard Basketball League, articles on activities and classes, and description of Camp K facilities and youth programs, and a copy of the YWCA’s youth program descriptions.

Box 4

FF 4

YWCA--Racism, 1988. This file contains YWCA memo regarding the threat of racism and a copy of an article about the Ku Klux Klan in Hutchinson. Also included are articles from Wichita Eagle-Beacon regarding problems with racism and an August 1988 YWCA Summer News with an article reaffirming the YWCA’s goals, including the elimination of racism.

Box 4

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YWCA Employment and Resource Network (EARN), 1987-1989. This file contains informative flyers regarding EARN, incomplete minutes of the YWCA Advisory Council meetings for 1989, EARN Client Profile--statistics sheet, 1989 calendar of events for EARN, job description for EARN secretary receptionist, EARN workshop agenda for 1989, copy of a EARN advertisement, EARN press releases, information about EARN, Production Training Curriculum, agenda for Unlocking Nontraditional Careers symposium, class schedules for 1989 budget sheets, and operational chart of command, and correspondence. This file also includes memo(s) regarding client fee schedules, 1987 EARN client profile, project EARN 1989 budget.

Box 4

FF 6

YWCA-Employment and Resource Network--Volunteers and Staff, 1988. This file contains description sheets for EARN volunteer and staff positions, staffing schedules, and notes regarding operation of the program.

Box 4

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YWCA-DUI Victim Center, Policies and Goals, 1984/1989. This file includes a variety of material establishing the purpose and goals for the YWCA-DUI Center. Included are organizational chart, policy sheets, budget FY 1989, a Proposal for Junior League of Wichita, Inc. by the YWCA for 1989-1990 projects, financial statement and auditor’s report for 1986-1987, and narrative for VOCA Funding.

Box 4

FF 8

YWCA-DUI Victim Center Brochures and Promotional Materials. This file contains pamphlets and advertisement for the Center’s goals and services.

Box 4

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YWCA-DUI Victim Center, 1991-1992. This file contains memos and correspondence regarding the operation and activities of the DUI Center--primarily concerning panel discussions and school presentations, and a history of the YWCA DUI Victim Center.

Box 4

FF 10

YWCA-DUI Crisis Center Meeting Notes, 1991-1992. This file contains meeting notes and agendas of the YWCA of Wichita DUI Victim Center from 1991/1992. Also included is the 1992 Advisory Council home and work addresses and phone numbers.

Box 4

FF 11

YWCA-DUI Victim Center Memos and Correspondence, 1992. This file includes several memos from the Mary Ann Khoury, Director of the DUI Center, regarding staff and procedure changes. Also included are DUI Victim Center panel volunteer schedules and job descriptions.

Box 4

FF 12

YWCA-DUI Victim Center GAP “Family and Friends Night,” 1989-1990. This file includes memos, news releases, correspondence, agendas regarding the GAP Support Networks and DUI cooperation in the “Family and Friends Night” for September 1990. Also included are copies of photographs of events, copies of the GAP 1989 Annual Report, and GAP funding needs.

Box 4

FF 13

YWCA-DUI Victim Center, Youth Programs, 1990. This file includes a press release regarding the Barbara J. Farha Memorial Fund and “Awareness Week,” correspondence to the Wichita Public Schools and Derby schools concerning educating youth on alcohol. Also included in this file is an article entitled, “Blind Justice,” regarding the hit and run death of Courtney Steel and the court ruling.

Box 4

FF 14

YWCA-DUI Victim Center, 1991. This file contains photocopies of newspaper articles regarding “pasture parties,” a sheet containing the names and phone numbers of the parties’ organizers and county officials with a two reports on the event.

Box 4

FF 15

YWCA-DUI Victim Center Founder’s Week, 1991. This file contains arrangements, critique/comment sheet, menu, memos, agenda, itinerary, notes of planning and follow-up meetings for the Founder’s Week, September 30 through October 7, 1991.

Box 4

FF 16

YWCA-DUI Victims Center Red Ribbon Spirit Day (October 29, 1991-1992. This file contains memos, notes, meeting agendas, proposed expenses and budgets, news release, The Wichita Eagle article regarding victims of drunk driving accidents, and invitations for the “Red Ribbon Spirit Day” celebration/dinner. Also included is a ballot for the Spirit Award for 1991, drafts of certificate, and description of award with nominees listed.

Box 4

FF 17

YWCA of Wichita--Take Back the Night, 1991. This file contains planning notes, support letters, calendar of events, flyers, and correspondence from the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, and a copy of the April 1991 Wichita Times promoting the rape awareness march. Also included is a sheet outlining the speakers and sponsors of the “Take Back the Night” March.

Box 4

FF 18

YWCA Mother to Mother Ministry Advisory Council, 1991-1992. This file contains a membership list of the council, a February 4, 1992 statement of need submitted to the Boeing Good Neighbor Fund, and two pamphlets describing the goals and purpose of the organization.

Box 5

FF 1

YWCA Homeless Shelter, 1989-1990. This file includes a 1990 Homeless Shelter Study Report, copy of brochure regarding abuse of adults, information on the Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program, and meeting notes regarding the YWCA’s homeless shelter operation. Also included is correspondence between the shelter and the city/county management, Salvation Army letter regarding the opening of its homeless shelter, volunteers and shelter letters, and support group correspondence.

Box 5

FF 2

YWCA Recovery Center/Widowed Persons Service, 1988-1992. This file contains correspondence, crisis line telephone procedures, program outlines, 1989 Mill Levy Grant request, calendars, agendas, and minutes of meetings of the YWCA Widowed Persons Service outlining goals and programs. This file also contains lists of the advisory council for 1989 and 1992.

Box 5

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YWCA Grief Recovery Centered/Widowed Persons Service. This file brochures and pamphlets regarding widowed persons, care for care givers, grief recovery, and bereavement in the workplace. Some of these pamphlets are co-sponsored by various groups including Hospice, Inc., First United Methodist Church, and the American Association of Retired Persons.

Box 5

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YWCA Displaced Homemakers. This file contains a pamphlet and additional information explaining the Displace Homemakers Services, and a 1988 news release regarding the minority outreach campaign in Wichita.

Box 5

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YWCA-Domestic Violence Involvement, 1988-1989. This file includes correspondence to court judges of Wichita from the Chief Probation Officer regarding domestic violence programs, a letter form the YWCA to Channel 10 News concerning use of material on t.v., correspondence with Victims Anonymous, newsletter information, and YWCA memos regarding the Crisis Center, support groups, and referrals.

Box 5

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Wish/Needs List, 1988. This file contains a listing of items needed for the operation of the Crisis Center including a list to be distributed to individuals and philanthropic organizations.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Brochures and Pamphlets, 1983/1992. This file includes a 1983 Wichita Area Rape Center newsletter, an article/advertisement about battered women in U.S. News October 12, 1992, and Wichita YWCA pamphlets outlining the Center’s purpose and services to battered women and victims of domestic violence.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Staffing, 1988/1993. This file contains correspondence and memos regarding the staffing, volunteers, program updates, and information on domestic violence of the Center. Also included is an organizational chart.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center--Volunteers, 1992. This file contains a volunteer application form for the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center, information on being a volunteer, and an introductory letter from August 25, 1992 welcoming volunteers to the Crisis Center.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center--Search for Shelter Director, 1992. This file contains a resume list, announcement of position vacancy, advertisement of job description, Interview Committee agenda, an interview schedule, and two resumes.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center/Safe House Statistics. This file contains statistics regarding women admitted, the average length of stay, etc. for the Safe House since 1975 through October 1992. Also included are common characteristics of battered women and men who batter, information on Center and program policies, questionnaire, Center log sheet for a case, information about Protection from Abuse Act K.S.A. 60-3101.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Staff Meeting Minutes, August 1989/January 1993. This file includes incomplete compilation of staff meeting minutes for this period. Also included is a notice, agenda, and memo for the Center’s Advisory Council meeting for November 1989; YWCA Annual Meeting Minutes for October 1990; and Women’s Crisis Center Team Meeting Minutes for September 1992.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center, 1990/1992. This file contains a press release announcing consortium on violence and abuse to meet at WSU, YWCA letter of thanks for a donation, and YWCA letter to the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.

Box 5

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YWCA--Charlotte Fedders, 1989-1990. This file contains a letter and promotional material sent by Charlotte Fedders’ agent regarding her role as an anti-domestic violence speaker.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center--Domestic Violence Awareness, March 1990. This file contains news releases, promotional flyers, deadline recaps, conclusion of speech, arm band/bumper sticker ideas, schedules, meeting notes and correspondence soliciting aid and support for the October 1990 YWCA sponsored event. Also includes a “Proclamation” by the City of Wichita proclaiming a “Wichita Domestic Violence Week.”

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Advisory Council Members, 1990-1991. This file contains a list of all Women’s Crisis Center/Safe House Advisory Council Members.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Support, 1991. This file contains correspondence from various Wichita businesses and organizations supporting the Women’s Crisis Center.

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FF 18

YWCA Women’s Crisis Center, May 23, 1991 News Conference. This file contains a summary of announcements for the news conference on domestic violence, board of directors, information regarding supporters and Center, all sponsored by YWCA and Friends University.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Study, 1992. This file contains correspondence and proposal regarding a study of the Wichita YWCA Women’s Crisis Center by Sherry Shaich for her WSU thesis. Also included are blank copies of the questionnaires and waiver forms for participants.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Policies and Procedures, 1988- 1991. This file contains history, project proposal, outlines, policy sheets, and correspondence from 1988-1991 establishing procedures and policy for the YWCA Women’s Crisis Center. Also included is a 1989 editorial published in the Wichita Eagle-Beacon regarding domestic violence murder charges against women who have killed their abuser, Guidelines for Shelters for Battered Women and Their Children by Kansas Association of Domestic Violence Programs, and a list of federal bills.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Clippings, 1989/1991. This file contains newspaper clippings regarding YWCA Women’s Crisis Center activities and trouble with jail space for domestic violence offenders in Wichita.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center ”Light the Way” Mailing. This file contains three copies of a flyer requesting financial donations for the YWCA.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Victim’s Legal Protection, 1989, 1993. This article contains three letters to and from the Wichita YWCA with persons expressing interest in victim’s rights groups such as domestic violence, abused elderly, and gays and lesbians.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Domestic Violence Program New Conference, 1988/1992. This file contains a speech by Jane Gilchrist for the conference, information on the Violence Against Women Act, flyer for “Rally for Victim’s Rights,” purpose sheet for the 1992 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, articles regarding domestic violence, U.S. statistical information, and a proclamation by the City of Wichita proclaiming October 29, 1991 Wichita Domestic Violence Day.

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YWCA Women’s Crisis Center/Safe House Application for CDBG Funding, Fiscal Year 1993, 1994. This file contains application instructions for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), YWCA CDBG Grant Applications for Fiscal Years 1993 and 1994, “National Objectives” sheet, a checklist regarding various aspects of the YWCA, and a CDBG YWCA Women’s Crisis Center Budget Request Form.

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YWCA Pro-Choice Issue Background. This file contains flyers, correspondence, articles, brochures, and handouts illustrating the arguments, both pro and con, regarding the abortion issue. Some items of note include YWCA of the USA’s position on abortion issues, “The Abortion Question: Its Impact On The Topeka YWCA”; vision statement by Women of Color Partnership Program (WOCPP) and newsletter for December 1988; a memo (Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights, Inc.); Kansas Choice Alliance items; and material from church organizations and becoming a pro-choice advocate.

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YWCA Pro-Choice Issue YWCA Publications. This file contains copies of 1989 and 1990 “Interchange” magazine with articles regarding abortion rights, a hand out entitled “Questions Often Asked About the YWCA’s Reproductive Choice Position,” and a button “YWCA For Reproductive Choice.”

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YWCA Pro-Choice Issues. This file contains presentations made, articles, correspondence, memos, press releases, and information regarding the YWCA’s decision and positions regarding the abortion issues.

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YWCA Pro-Choice Issue Clippings. This file contains newspaper clippings regarding the abortion issue controversy and the YWCA’s role in it. Also included are issues about family values, Bill Clinton and George Bush’s economic plans, and U.S.’s and the world’s top ten billionaires. For more newspaper clippings regarding the YWCA’s position on the abortion issue see Clippings Scrapbooks Series 5, Box 21 5-9.

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YWCA Family Based Program Surveys. This file includes completed undated surveys including information on the goals, purpose and description of the programs. Also included is one uncompleted survey form.

Box 6

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Campaign Committee, 1921-1922. This file contains lists of campaign committee and teams, correspondence, report from campaign service bureau, recommendations for follow-up committee, auditor’s daily reports, and goals for the fund raising event with the Wichita community.

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FF 2

Colored Women’s YWCA Correspondence, 1923-1926. This file contains correspondence regarding the establishment of a Colored Women’s YWCA in Wichita. This file also contains a suggested constitution and by-laws for the Colored Women’s YWCA; suggestions for race relations, 1923; and clippings. Removed from this file were two photographs which were placed in Box 8 FF 40.

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YWCA Community Projects/Events, 1920s; 1952. This file contains correspondence and reports regarding Wichita YWCA history to 1925, list of the board of directors, a photograph--1952 (which has been moved to Box 8 FF 19, development of the Wichita YWCA Industrial Department, and Review of Work for 1920. Slide presentation script is included.

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Promotional Brochures, 1937. This file contains a pamphlet for the YWCAs “Camp Bide-A-Wee” and a “Reflections of Your YWCA.” These publications outline the projects purposes and services.

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Wichita YWCA Events and Programs, 1946/1951. This file contains 1951 correspondence and clippings regarding a visit by Miss Signe Dreijer, Program Director for the Swedish YWCA, and a 1946 Order of the State Commission of Revenue and Taxation of the State of Kansas and a statement verifying the order.

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Wichita YWCA Capitol Campaign, 1949-1950. This file contains correspondence from Campaign Steering Committee to potential donors regarding funds for a YWCA colored branch, a bill of sale of personal property for the home at 3416 Oakland, photograph (this photo has been moved to Box 8 FF 3), and business card.

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Estimates for YWCA Expansion and Proposed Building. This file includes estimates by several construction firms regarding a proposed building for colored people’s use, minutes of meeting, floor plan and a blueprint of the proposed building, a list of donations to the building fund, correspondence, and building funds.

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Dedication--YWCA Recreation Building, 1950. This file includes correspondence from the Wichita YWCA to “YWCA Friends,” an acknowledgment list, eviction notice, two schedules of the dedication service, list of past presidents and committee of management list, and news release regarding the dedication.

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Mrs. Alfreda de Silva Visit, 1952-1953. This file contains correspondence, telegraphs, and memos regarding the YWCA involvement in the World Fellowship Organization and the International Leadership Training Project. Also included are World Fellowship Conference photographs (which have been removed to Box 8 FF 41); news clipping regarding de Silva’s visit; list of the International Leadership Training Project delegates with biographies, a post card of YWCA Rest Room; YWCA open house schedule, travel expense report, short biography of de Silva, report of hostess--friend and staff supervisor, and a fact sheet for the 1952 International Leadership Training Project delegates.

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FF 10

YWCA Centennial, 1955/1965. This file contains schedules, lists, programs, invitations, correspondence, and pamphlets promoting the YWCA Centennial (1905-1955.) Also included in this file is a Sunday Eagle Feature November 13, 1955 highlighting the YWCA Centennial, invocation, YWCA Newsletter for November 1964, 1965 newspaper clipping, and a handwritten purpose of the YWCA. Photographs have been removed to Box 8 FF 14.

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Wichita YWCA Programs, 1961. This file contains newspaper clippings from 1961 describing the activities and community programs of the Wichita YWCA. Also included are a 1961 issues of Wichita This Week describing the Wichita YWCA.

Box 6

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YWCA Newsletters, 1964/1968. This file contains several copies of YWCA 1964 newsletters explaining projects and activities for the year and a 1968 spring program.

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YWCA Newsletters, 1965. This file contains several copies of 1965 YWCA newsletters and two class available flyers.

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Wichita YWCA Newsletters, 1968. This file contains three copies of 1968 newsletters.

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Wichita YWCA Newsletters, 1965-1967. This file contains several copies of 1966-1967 newsletters and correspondence, a 1967 newspaper article regarding a YWCA dedication, 1967 roster, and 1967 fall program.

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FF 16

Wichita YWCA Newsletters, 1968-1969. This file contains three copies of 1969 newsletters, several copies of 1968 and 1969 program schedules, and a program for Sixth Annual Fantasy of Trees sponsored by the YWCA.

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FF 17

Wichita YWCA Newsletters, 1970. This file contains several 1970 newsletters, and summer and winter programs for 1970.

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Wichita YWCA “Highlights,” 1970-1971. This file contains rough drafts, typed copies, and some finished Wichita Eagle “Highlights” by various writers for 1970-1971 and a copy of the YWCA voting ballots on the back of one of the “Highlights”.

Box 6

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Wichita YWCA Programs, 1971. This file contains 1971 programs and schedules for YWCA programs. Also included is a correspondence to the National YWCA offices from the Wichita YWCA regarding a brochure and program exchange.

Box 6

FF 20

Superclass, 1986. This file includes a blank master roll list, a sample registration form, publicity kit, staff reports, copies of public service announcements; advertisements; press releases; memos; correspondence; and newspaper facility and hosting application, clippings regarding the Wichita YWCAs participation in “Superclass,” a YWCA community involvement fitness program. This file also includes sign-up lists and donation lists for the YWCA of Wichita.

Box 6

FF 21

KIBA Presentation, 1986. This file contains notes, correspondence, and a brochure regarding the program and YWCA involvement in the Kansas Independent Bankers Association’s 8th Annual Convention.

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FF 22

Kodak Liberty Ride, 1986. This file includes correspondence, volunteer sheets, fact sheet, and manuals for the Kodak Liberty Ride, May 18, 1986. The Wichita YWCA volunteered to work portions of this event.

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Kansas Business Expo, 1987. This file contains memos, correspondence, brochures, program guide, contract and requisition for booth space at expo, and newsletters regarding expo. The YWCA volunteered to help the expo at Century II and promoted itself to local businesses.

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Wichita Beach Party, 1987. This file contains correspondence, planners and YWCA volunteer lists, public service announcements, return receipts, memos, purchase orders and invoices, wrap roll, a copy of the Chamber Insight, vendor locations, marketing proposal by KAKE-TV, a proposal to House of Schwan for major sponsorship of beach party, budget information, advertisements, maps of area, procedures, signs, item lists, agendas and minutes of planning committees. Also included were photographs of the event, but they have been moved to Box 8 FF 42.

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Beach Party Expenses and Income, 1987. This file contains interoffice correspondence, YWCA requisition forms for materials, committee reports, YWCA budget and organizational outlines, permits, and expense charts tallying income earned versus income lost due to YWCA participation in the 1987 Beach Party.

Box 6

FF 26

Child Care Association, 1987. This file contains copies of correspondence to the Child Care Association thanking them for a booth at the Association’s seminar, memo regarding the booth, and a brochure advertising the seminar.

Box 6

FF 27

Community Work Experience Program, 1989. This file includes correspondence between the YWCA, the Red Cross and Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, quarterly in-kind reports, invoice for pest control, scheduled closing information, and an agreement for YWCAs participation in the Community Work Experience Program.

Box 6

FF 28

YWCA Major Gift Campaign, 1989. This file contains major gift solicitation lists, correspondence, and contribution requests.

Box 6

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Forum For Executive Women, 1989. This file contains correspondence to V. Jane Gilchrist of the YWCA inviting her to join the Forum along with a blank copy of the membership application.

Box 6

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YWCA Bingo, 1989. This file contains memos, correspondence, and announcements regarding the YWCAs involvement in “Bingo Nights” in Wichita to raise revenue. Also included are copies of advertisements for Wichita-YWCA Bingo, an application for a bingo license, settlement sheets, building rental agreement, invoices, volunteer and bingo schedules, Board of Directors Roster, Kansas Bingo Tax Law and Regulations book, YWCA Development Activity Summary for 1989, and correspondence to Bingo Business’ canceling YWCAs involvement.

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FF 31

National YWCA Week-YWCA of Wichita Day, 1990. This file contains news release, mission statements of some YWCA departments, correspondence, memos, and suggested proclamations regarding the National/Wichita YWCA Day.

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Twin Lakes Fashion Show, 1990. This file contains YWCA