Longfellow, Wilbert E., 1881-1947

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Wilbert E. Longfellow (b. 1881, Pawtuxet, R.I.-d. Mar. 18, 1947, Pawtuxet, R.I.), social reformer, was founder of the American Red Cross Water Safety Program. In 1914, he founded the Red Cross Life Saving Corps, a fore-runner of today's Red Cross Water Safety Program.

From the description of Longfellow, Wilbert E., 1881-1947 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10599184

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referencedIn Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Publications National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the American National Red Cross. 1881 - 2008. Historical Personnel Files National Archives at College Park
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