Whatcom County Chapter of the American National Red Cross records, 1917-1999.

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Whatcom County Chapter of the American National Red Cross records, 1917-1999.

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The Whatcom County Chapter of the American National Red Cross records span the years 1917 to 1999 and document the establishment, goals and activities of this chapter based in Bellingham, Washington.

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Whatcom County Chapter of the American National Red Cross

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The Whatcom County Chapter of the American National Red Cross was founded in 1917 by Mrs. E.W. Purdy in Bellingham, Washington. The chapter was established in response to the United States' entrance into World War I. Chapter branches provided surgical dressings, clothes, transportation, linens, civilian relief, nurses, and financial aid in support of the war effort. During the 1920s and the Depression years, chapter members provided health and educational services to the...

American National Red Cross

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American charitable organization. From the description of American National Red Cross records, 1906-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754867267 Historical Note The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. The Federal Charter states it is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizat...