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The second series, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) (approx. 1.5 linear feet) spans the dates 1939-1990 and contains materials related to Helen Claytor's leadership activities in the YWCA. It is divided into three subseries: General, Grand Rapids Branch, and National Branch. General includes various newspaper clippings related to Helen Claytor's career from 1940 to 1990, her personal notes on religion and worship, as well as several professional photographs. Grand Rapids Branch, 1949-1985, includes committee materials, early Board of Director documents, and correspondence. National Branch, 1939-1989, includes general administrative materials, correspondence, as well as large topical file covering civil rights, housing, race relations, women, and youth. Of particular note is Helen Claytor's 1944 groundbreaking manuscript, "Interracial Practice in Community YWCA's."