Y.W.C.A., Ventura County
Scope and Contents
The scrapbooks include photos, administrative documents and ephemera relating to the various programs and business proceedings of the Ventura YWCA.
Dates
- circa 1881-1998
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED ON-SITE: Open for research. Advance requests can be made to Research Library staff via email.
Biographical / Historical
The Y.W.C.A., or the Young Women's Christian Association, of Ventura County was organized in 1949 with the intent to, "build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share his love to all people and to grow in knowledge and love of God".
Extent
From the Collection: 28.24 Cubic Feet (22 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
Scrapbooks are oversized and stored without enclosures at the MVC Research Library
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Ventura County Repository