Harvard University Library - Clara Barton (1821-1912)
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Description: Biography for the founder of the American Red Cross, from the library's Open Collections Program.
Open Collections Program: Women Working, Clara Barton (1821–1912) Portrait of Clara Barton from Clara Barton, The founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton's war relief efforts began during the Civil War in Washington, DC in 1861, when she assisted soldiers who had lost belongings and supplies during battle. Horrified by reports of severe supply shortages, she advertised in a newspaper for provisions and organized the distribution of collected public donations to soldiers in the battlefields. Barton's lasting commitment to aiding soldiers earned her the nickname "The Angel of the Battlefield."
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| Date | activated: 27-Jun-1985 last updated: 04-Sep-2013 expires: 31-Jul-2014 |