The American Red Cross from Clara Barton to the New Deal /

The American Red Cross from Clara Barton to the New Deal /

"The iconic relief organization's activities over a half century of history, through wars, epidemics, and other disasters: "Well-researched... fascinating."#x9D; -Julia F. Irwin, Bulletin of the History of Medicine In dark skirts and bloodied boots, Clara Barton fearlessly ventur...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jones, Marian Moser, 1969-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©2013.
Subjects:
Barton, Clara, > 1821-1912.
Boardman, Mabel Thorp, > 1860-1946.
American Red Cross.
1800-1999
Red Cross and Red Crescent > United States > History.
War relief > United States > History.
War > Relief of sick and wounded.
United States > History > 19th century.
United States > History > 20th century.
History.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Miss Barton goes to Washington
  • Transatlantic transplant
  • National calamities
  • The misfortunes of other nations
  • Cuba and controversy
  • Barton vs. Boardman
  • Shifting ground
  • Establishment
  • Fighting on two fronts
  • Triage for terror
  • Baptism in mud
  • Scorched earth
  • A new deal for disasters.

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