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YWCA Slim Swim

Date: 06 19 1967
Description: The "slim swim" program at the YWCA.
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Class at YWCA

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Description: Excercise class at the Young Women's Christian Association.
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For Every Fighter a Woman Worker, Care For Her Through the YWCA

Date: 1918
Description: A female factory worker standing with her arms upraised, holding a miniature airplane in one hand and a bombshell in the other. In the background is the YW...
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YWCA Dining Room

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Description: Dining room of Tatham House YWCA. A horse-drawn vehicle and an automobile can be seen through the window.
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YWCA Bedroom

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Description: View of a bedroom in Tatham House YWCA. Small room with a single bed, sink, dresser, chairs and a lamp.
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YWCA Lounge at Christmas

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Description: A view of the YWCA lounge at Christmas. Four women and a dog sit in front of an ornate fireplace. A large Christmas tree stands to the left of the fireplac...
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YWCA Patio

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Description: Four African-American women read and enjoy the outdoor patio at the YWCA. The brick patio area features a small garden with a birdbath.
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Roof Garden at the Central Club for Nurses

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Description: View of the roof garden at the Central Club for Nurses, completed in 1916 by architects Parish and Schroeder. The Central Club for Nurses was built for the...
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YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association)

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Description: Students sitting and standing at workstations set at long tables during a cooking class at the Young Women's Christian Association. A teacher's desk in the...
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Y.W.C.A. Camp

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Description: Four female campers stand and sit around a Y.W.C.A. camp cabin furnished with several beds and a dressing table.
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Y.W.C.A. (210 E. 77th St.) Studio and Small Stage

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Description: View of the Y.W.C.A. (210 E. 77th St.) studio and small stage. View features the stage on the right with curtains drawn, two chandeliers hanging in front o...
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Y.W.C.A. (West 137th St.) Reception Lobby

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Description: View of Y.W.C.A. (West 137th St.) reception lobby. View features a fireplace with artwork overhead, arched windows on both sides of the room, mirrors and a...
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Woman Stands Outside of a Western Union Office

Date: 04 1930
Description: A woman stands outside of the Western Union office at 650 State Street. She is next to a Western Union sign and several bicycles, and there is snow on the ...
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Y.W.C.A. Gymnasium Interior

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Description: View of Y.W.C.A. Gymnasium interior equipped with climbing ropes, pummel horses, springboards, and parallel bars. The room has a balcony with chairs for s...
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Y.W.C.A. Gymnasium Interior

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Description: View of Y.W.C.A. gymnasium interior. View features athletic equipment including rings, springboards, and parallel bars. View also features a balcony overhe...
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The Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need

Date: 1918
Description: World War I poster featuring four women in brown coats, pants, and hats walking along a field. One of the women is leading a team of two horses, two of the...
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United We Serve

Date: 1918
Description: Poster advertising the coalition of groups for the United War Work Campaign, which began in November 1918 and raised funds to support entertainment for Ame...
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This Church is Behind the United War Work Campaign

Date: 1918
Description: Poster for display in a church, indicating cooperation with the United War Work Campaign, which raised funds for entertainment for the troops stationed in ...
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His Home Over There DPP?

Date: 1918
Description: Poster with an illustration of soldiers in silhouette walking through the snow towards a warmly lit YMCA building at night. The YMCA and YWCA logo's are on...
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“Your Boy In The Movies!” See Him in Uniform in the Red Triangle

Date: 1918
Description: Poster featuring an illustration of a large triangle made of up soldiers standing in tight formation. In the middle is a large "Y." A sailor is on the righ...

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