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Archives, History, Volunteers

Mary M.A. Weiss: A Fearless Red Cross Nurse

by Nicholas Lemesh May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Mary M. A. Weiss, a New York resident, was a fearless woman who twice braved the dangers of World War I as a Red Cross nurse. Weiss documented her experiences …

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History, Military Support

Recognizing Three Red Cross Women Who Persevered: African American History Month

by Nicholas Lemesh February 10, 2017December 8, 2017

The American Red Cross has served our country for more than 135 years. In honor of African-American History Month, we wanted to spotlight three extraordinary women – Frances Elliott Davis, …

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History

A Look Back at Red Cross Service during the Holidays

by Nicholas Lemesh December 20, 2016February 21, 2017

Red Cross service delivery during the holiday season has a special place in our history. Our archives team put together a few instances that really stand out, including Operation Snowbound …

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History

From the Archives – Renowned Artist Captures Red Cross Work in World War I

by Nicholas Lemesh July 21, 2016September 8, 2016

A unique record of Red Cross involvement in World War I is captured in the paintings of Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), the foremost African-American artist of his generation. Tanner, born …

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History, Leadership, Volunteers

From the Archives – Volunteer Extraordinaire, Mabel Boardman

by Nicholas Lemesh April 11, 2016September 8, 2016

National Volunteer Week is April 10 to 16, 2016. From the Archives salutes Mabel Thorpe Boardman, dedicated volunteer and architect of the modern Red Cross who gave 40 years of her …

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From the Archives – History of the Red Cross in Harlem

by Nicholas Lemesh February 25, 2016September 8, 2016

History of the Red Cross in Harlem  In 1959, the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) was formed. Red Cross units in the five boroughs were united into …

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Blood, History, Leadership, Volunteers

From the Archives – African American Leadership in the Red Cross

by Nicholas Lemesh February 1, 2016September 8, 2016

  African Americans Play Important Leadership Role In Red Cross History From the beginning, African Americans have played an important role in the mission of the American Red Cross. In …

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History, Volunteers

From the Archives – Letter from a World War I Nurse

by Nicholas Lemesh January 27, 2016December 1, 2017

From 1914 to 1918, Europe endured the horrors of The Great War, now known as World War I. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the conflict, “From the Archives” …

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History

From the Archives – Hemingway with the Red Cross in Italy

by Nicholas Lemesh October 9, 2015October 1, 2016

From 1914 to 1918, Europe endured the horrors of The Great War, now known as World War I. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the conflict, “From the Archives” …

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History, Volunteers

From the Archives – Red Cross Nurses In World War I

by Nicholas Lemesh July 10, 2015December 1, 2017

From 1914 to 1918, Europe endured the horrors of The Great War, later known as World War I. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the conflict, “From the Archives” …

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