Elizabeth Wilson
Fifty Years of Association Work Among Young Women, 1866-1916: A History of Young Women’s Christian Associations in the United States of America, by Elizabeth Wilson, chronicles the formative years of the YWCA in the United States. This meticulously researched work details the organization’s growth, its mission to support young women, and its role in social reform movements. Wilson explores the YWCA’s impact on education, employment, and spiritual development for women across the nation. Beginning with its post-Civil War origins, the book traces the YWCA’s evolution as it adapted to changing social landscapes. Wilson highlights the dedication of key figures and the challenges they faced in establishing a nationwide network of support. This historical account provides valuable insights into the YWCA’s contributions to women’s rights and its enduring legacy in American society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
