Ywca Collection

Poster, Four Years in the Fight, WW1
YWCA Poster, design by Lucien Jonas, Four Years in the Fight, The Women of France, We Owe Them Houses of Cheer, United War Work Campaign, First World War. circa 1918

Stand by the countrys girlhood - The YWCA acts for you. Poster showing a portrait of a young woman. Date 1918

World War I 1914-1918: Women Win the War - British YWCA poster showing women at work at a metal lathe
528455 World War I 1914-1918: Women Win the War - British YWCA poster showing women at work at a metal lathe, and appealing for contributions to the the Women's War Time Fund to provide

Tea at Hostess House, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Tea at Hostess House, between c1915 and 1918. Women having tea at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
At Hostess House, Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Hostess House YWCA, between c1915 and 1918. Women and military personnel at a "hostess house" probably in a military camp during World War I

Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.W.C.A., between c1915 and 1918. Women making dresses at the Y.W.C.A during World War I. One dress has a striped skirt and star-patterned top which resembles an American flag.

Y.W.C.A. war work, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.W.C.A. war work, between c1915 and c1920. YWCA women creating posters as part of the war effort during World War I. Image may relate to the Division of Pictorial Publicity of the Committee

Four years in the fight - the women of France, 1918. Creator: Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947)
Four years in the fight - the women of France, 1918. Private Collection

Y.W.C.A. Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Y.W.C.A. Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

YWCA Poster, Back our girls over there, WW1
YWCA Poster, design by Clarence F Underwood, Back our girls over there, United War Work Campaign, First World War. 1918

The newly opened YWCA in City Road, Chester, Cheshire. A shortage of young women looking for somewhere to stay has left hostel staff stumped, they have even resorted to advertising

The YWCA - Central Club - Great Russell Street, London - The Library Date: circa 1910s

YWCA Convention in China, early 1900s

Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b / w photo)
6015402 Pioneers in the growth in employment for women in Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chicago: Harriet Hammond McCormick Memorial, YWCA (b / w photo)
6012118 Chicago: Harriet Hammond McCormick Memorial, YWCA (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet Hammond McCormick Memorial, YWCA)

Comic postcard, Pretty young woman seeks YWCA, station porter misunderstands Date: 20th century

YWCA Poster, For Every Fighter a Woman Worker, WW1
YWCA Poster, design by Adolph Treidler, For Every Fighter a Woman Worker, Care for Her through the YWCA, United War Work Campaign, First World War. circa 1918

Back our girls over there, 1918 (colour litho)
2651927 Back our girls over there, 1918 (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; American, out of copyright

YWCA members exercising, 1910s

YWCA Building, Bloomsbury, London, 1932. Designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944). From The Studio Volume 104. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]

Gen Watson Col Storrs Y. W. C. A fete Col 1919 Middle East
Gen. Watson and Col. Storrs at Y.W.C.A. fete Col. Storrs?. 1919, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Lady Watson Mayor Col Storrs Y. W. C. A Fete Nov
Lady Watson, the Mayor, and Col. Storrs at the Y.W.C.A. Fete, Nov. 11th. First Armistice anniversary, 1919. 1919, Jerusalem, Israel

Military officials amd women outdoors tent fete
Military officials amd women outdoors near tent, possibly at fete for Y.W.C.A. 1917, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Fete Y. W. C. A 1918 Middle East Israel Palestine
Fete for Y.W.C.A. 1918, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

WW1 poster, YMCA and YWCA
Poster, His Home Over There, YMCA and YWCA. More than 2000 Such Homes for Our Boys, United War Work Campaign, 11-18 November. circa 1918

WW1 poster, United War Work Campaign
Poster, United We Serve, United War Work Campaign, fundraising by a group of charities: YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service

D Street, San Diego, California, USA
D Street (looking west), San Diego, California, USA. Date: circa 1915

Women Workers WW1 Y. W. C. A Womens Day
Poster commemorating Womens Day, a fund-raising event on behalf of the Womens Wartime Workers Fund. The Young Womens Christian Association (Y.W.C.A) set up centres for munitions workers, W.A.A.C s

NEW YORK: Y. W. C. A. 1876. The opening reception of the Young Womens Christian
NEW YORK: Y.W.C.A. 1876. The opening reception of the Young Womens Christian Association on East 15th Street in Manhattan, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1876

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. Poster for the United War Work Campaign and other charities asking for donations to send to troops over the Christmas season during World War I, c1918

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, c1918. Morale Hastens Victory. Poster for the United War Work Campaign and other charities asking for donations during the Christmas season to send to troops during World War I

VOLLEYBALL, 1920. Girls at a YWCA camp at Fayette Lakes, Idaho

WWI: YWCA POSTER, 1917. Remember the girl behind the man behind the gun - Y. W
WWI: YWCA POSTER, 1917. Remember the girl behind the man behind the gun - Y.W.C.A. War Work Council. Lithograph, 1917

World War I 1914-1918: Women Win the War - British YWCA poster showing women at work at a metal lathe, and appealing for contributions to the the Womens War Time Fund to provide accommodation

Back our girls over there United War Work Campaign, poster for recruitment of women soldiers, signed by Clarence F
United States of America, 20th century, First World War - Back our girls over there United War Work Campaign. Poster for the recruitment of women soldiers, signed by Clarence F. Underwood, 1918

Four years in the fight: The Women of France. American World War I Y. W. C. A. poster
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Four years in the fight: The Women of France. American World War I Y.W.C.A. poster

Back Our Girls Over There. American poster by the Y. W. C. A. during World War I, c1918
WORLD WAR I: YWCA POSTER. Back Our Girls Over There. American poster by the Y.W.C.A. during World War I, c1918

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"YWCA: Empowering Women for Over a Century" Poster, Four Years in the Fight, WW1: As the world was engulfed in war, the YWCA stood strong, supporting women on the frontlines and at home. Stand by the country's girlhood - The YWCA acts for you: The YWCA dedicated itself to standing by young girls across nations, advocating for their rights and well-being. YWCA Convention in China, early 1900s: In an era of change and progress, the YWCA brought together women from different cultures to empower each other and shape a brighter future. The newly opened YWCA in City Road, Chester, Cheshire. A shortage of young women looking: Amidst societal shifts and changing demographics, the newly opened YWCA sought to address challenges faced by young women with determination and resilience. Pioneers in the growth of employment for women in Britain (b/w photo): The YWCA played a pivotal role as pioneers in expanding employment opportunities for British women during times when gender equality was still a distant dream. Chicago: Harriet Hammond McCormick Memorial, YWCA (b/w photo): A testament to dedication and philanthropy; this memorial stands tall as a reminder of Harriet Hammond McCormick's contribution towards empowering women through her support of the YWCA. YWCA Telephone Operator c. 1918 (colour litho): During World War I when communication was crucial on all fronts; these brave telephone operators served diligently under the banner of the YMWA ensuring vital connections were made. Comic postcard: Pretty young woman seeks YMWA: With humor but underlying importance; this postcard playfully highlights how even pretty young ladies sought out empowerment through organizations like YMWA that championed their rights. YMWA Poster: Back our girls over there, WW1.