Document 2: "As A Girl Reserve," c. 1920s | Alexander Street Documents

by Young Women's Christian Association

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Document 2: "As A Girl Reserve," c. 1920s, Portland YWCA Archives, Portland, Oregon, by Young Women's Christian Association. Included in How Did the Portland YWCA Enhance the Lives of Women, 1901-2000?, by Patricia A. Schechter. (Binghamton, NY: State University of New York at Binghamton, 2003).

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Document 2: "As A Girl Reserve," c. 1920s, Portland YWCA Archives, Portland, Oregon.

AS A GIRL RESERVE

I WILL TRY

Slogan
TO FACE LIFE SQUARELY

Purpose
TO FIND AND GIVE THE BEST

I WILL TRY TO BE

Code

Gracious in manner
Impartial in judgment
Ready for service
Loyal to friends

Reaching toward the best
Earnest in purpose
Seeing the beautiful
Eager for knowledge
Reverent to God
Victorious over self
Ever dependable
Sincere at all times

Pledge
I will do my best to honor God, my country and my community, to help other girls and to be in all ways a loyal true member of the Girl Reserves.

Girl Reserve Department
National Board, Young Womens Christian Associations