American Red Cross, Thurston-Mason Chapter records, 1917-1989.

ArchivalResource

American Red Cross, Thurston-Mason Chapter records, 1917-1989.

Records of the Thurston County Chapter (1917-1966) and the Thurston-Mason Chapter (1966-1989), including historical notes on the formation and early history, names of members, minutes of board of directors, budgets, annual reports, publications issued by the national organization, photographs, and newspaper clippings, providing insight into the role of the local chapter and its impact on the community. Also includes a series of paintings, part of an art project for the American Junior Red Cross, certificates, programs, guest registers, and scrapbooks.

4.5 linear ft.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7615458

Washington State Historical Society

Related Entities

There are 5 Entities related to this resource.

American Red Cross. Thurston County Chapter

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60w6cn4 (corporateBody)

Gray Ladies (Organization)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nw4xsp (corporateBody)

American Red Cross. Thurston-Mason Chapter

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6676d44 (corporateBody)

Thurston County Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed in 1917 in Olympia, Wash. It merged with Mason County Chapter in 1966 and was renamed Thurston-Mason Chapter. The chapter was involved in activities aiding war efforts during both World War I and World War II . The Thurston County Gray Ladies chapter was created in 1941 and helped with numerous personal services, clinic work, and recreation at local hospitals and nursing homes. From the description of American Red Cross, Th...

American Red Cross. Mason County Chapter

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63r8sj2 (corporateBody)

American Junior Red Cross

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c305p9 (corporateBody)