Irl W. Summerlin papers, 1945, 1952.

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Irl W. Summerlin papers, 1945, 1952.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61432779

Letters, enclosed clippings and photographs, and other items that Irl W. Summerlin sent to relatives and friends during World War II. Many letters are addressed to his wife Dolly and his son Sam. Summerlin wrote these letters from Washington, D.C., North Africa, Italy, Corsica, and Sardinia between February 1944 and March 1945. They discuss family, daily life, and the places he visited. In addition, Summerlin reflected on his reasons for joining the American Red Cross and made observations about the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

About 150 items (0.5 linear feet).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Summerlin, Irl W., 1893-1968.

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Irl W. Summerlin (1893-1968) was born and died in Chapel Hill, N.C. He served as a supply officer for the American Red Cross in the Mediterranean region from early 1944 to early 1945. From the description of Irl W. Summerlin papers, 1945, 1952. WorldCat record id: 61432779 Irl W. Summerlin was born on 19 July 1893 and died in Chapel Hill, N.C., in March 1968. He served as a supply officer for the American Red Cross in the Mediterranean region from early 1944 to early 1945. H...

American Red Cross

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On December 2, 1905, Mrs. Tunis G. Bergen brought together a group of Brooklyn residents at the Barnard Club House on Remsen Street to form New York City's first borough-based Red Cross organization. With an initial membership roster of 300, the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Red Cross embarked on its first major campaign to aid victims of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, collecting over $100,000 and thousands of articles of clothing to contribute to the relief effort. From this point on, th...