Red Cross
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
American Red Cross world war photographs collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SSC-MS-00591
Abstract
The Red Cross was founded in Washington, DC, by Clara Barton in 1881, following the Civil War, and provides services to members of the American armed forces and their families. This collection consists of 13 photographs related to the work of Red Cross nurses and other volunteers during the two world wars.
Dates of Materials:
1918 - 1945
Clara Barton papers
Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00011
Abstract
Nurse; Founder and President, American National Red Cross. Worked as a nurse in the Civil war and initiated a campaign to develop the American Red Cross. Papers include correspondence, manuscript notes, speeches, writings, photographs, memorabilia, and files documenting her work for the Civil War, Red Cross, and other relief organizations.
Dates of Materials:
1822-1982; Majority of material found within 1860-1912
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- Subject
- Notes 1
- Nurses -- United States 1
- Pamphlets 1
- Speeches. 1
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care 1
- Women and religion 1
- Writings 1
- articles 1
- clippings 1
- correspondence 1
- memorabilia 1
- photographs 1 ∧ less
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