Children's Crusade for Children

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Children's Crusade for Children

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1940

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Biographical History

Organization formed in 1939-1940 by Marion G. Canby and Dorothy Canfield Fisher to aid the war-exiled children of Europe.

From the description of Children's Crusade for Children records, 1939-1940. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80158271

The Crusade sponsored national appeals to American school children to aid war-stricken children in Europe. Copies of school newspapers with aid appeal stories were judged and awarded prizes by the Crusade's organizers. Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Eleanor Roosevelt were prominently connected with this appeal.

From the description of Collection, 1940. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 27646201

Organizational History

The Children's Crusade for Children was formed and operated in 1939-1940 by Marion G. Canby and Dorothy Canfield Fisher to aid the war-exiled children of Europe.

From the guide to the Childrens' Crusade for Children Records, 1939-1940, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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https://viaf.org/viaf/144415400

https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n96060373

https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n96060373

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World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945 - Civilian relief

Youth and peace

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