American Red Cross Collection (page 2)

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Mrs. Blair's surgical dressing room, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Blair's surgical dressing room, between 1910 and 1920. Women in Red Cross uniform preparing bandages. Posters on wall read: Gee!

Mrs. Doyen's Red Cross workroom, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Doyen's Red Cross workroom, between 1910 and 1920

Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920
Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920

Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. First World War: women in uniform, note leather leggings

Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Outside the State, War, and Navy Building (renamed the Eisenhower Executive Office Building), Washington, D.C

Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross vehicle at State Department, between 1916 and 1918. Outside the State, War, and Navy Building (renamed the Eisenhower Executive Office Building), Washington, D.C

Red Cross annex, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross annex, between 1916 and 1918
Red Cross annex, between 1916 and 1918

Red Cross nurses, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross nurses, between 1914 and 1918
Red Cross nurses, between 1914 and 1918

Peanut vendor Steve Vasilakas standing near his cart... between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Peanut vendor Steve Vasilakas standing near his cart... between 1916 and 1918....outside the State, War and Navy Building, Washington, D.C. pledges to give his proceeds to the Red Cross

Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917
Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. American philanthropist Mabel Thorp Boardman was the only woman to ever serve on the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners

Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917
Miss Mabel Boardman, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. American philanthropist Mabel Thorp Boardman was the only woman to ever serve on the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners

Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. First World War

Red Cross Bldg, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross Bldg, between 1910 and 1920
Red Cross Bldg, between 1910 and 1920

Red Cross: Mrs. Willard Matthews, Chairman Canteen Committee, Scranton, Penna, between 1910 and 1920

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Mrs. George Barnett, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. George Barnett, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917
Mrs. George Barnett, Red Cross Luncheon, 1917. USA, First World War: Lelia Montague Gordon volunteering at a mobile kitchen

Memorial to the Women of the Civil War, Washington, D.C. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Memorial to the Women of the Civil War, Washington, D.C. between 1910 and 1920

Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
4072614 Group of Nurses aboard the SS Red Cross at the start of World War I, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

You can help - American Red Cross, 1918. Creator: Benda, Wladyslaw Theodor (1873-1948)
You can help - American Red Cross, 1918. Private Collection

Clara Barton. Full name, Clarissa Harlowe Barton, 1821-1912. American born nurse who founded the American Red Cross; United States of America

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier kneeling and holding his head, his helmet lays beside him pierced with a bullet hole. It also has a large red cross. It declares - Your Blood Can Save Him

World War I poster of a Red Cross nurse comforting a family amid the ruins of a war zone
Vintage World War I poster of a Red Cross nurse comforting a family amid the ruins of a war zone. It reads, The Comforter

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Clara Barton at her writing desk, 1900s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Promise: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Promise - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When you promise something, you must fulfill it. ~ Halle Gebrselassie

Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station
August 28, 1944 - Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station in an air raid shelter, near Brest, France, formerly used by the Germans

A U. S. Marine keeps the ship safe during his security watch on USNS Comfort
A U.S. Marine keeps the ship safe during his security watch on the pier alongside the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort
September 2, 2007 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchors off the coast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

U. S. Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy off the coast of Zamboanga, Philippines
Zamboanga, Philippines, June 2, 2006 - U.S. Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) sits off the coast during its visit to the city on a scheduled humanitarian visit

Vintage World War II poster of two smiling young nurses. It reads, Be A Cadet Nurse, The Girl With A Future, A Lifetime Education Free, For High School Graduates Who Qualify

Vintage World War I poster of an injured soldier working at a desk and smoking a pipe. It reads, He Can Win! The federal board provides training, Consult the local Red Cross home service section

The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs for deployment
Baltimore, Maryland, March 17, 2011 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs for a five-month Continuing Promise 2011 deployment

Vintage World War I poster of General John Pershing between two red crosses. It declares - General Pershing cables: No other organization since the world began has ever done such great constructive

Vintage World War I poster of two soldiers holding flags, one the American Flag, the other the Red Cross Flag. It reads, Loyalty to one means loyalty to both

General view of a typical medical ward
June 3, 1943 - General view of a typical medical ward of the 2nd Evac. Hospital, Diddington, England

World War One poster of a basket of yarn, two knitting needles, and a red cross
Vintage World War One poster of a basket of yarn, two knitting needles, and a large red cross. It reads, American Red Cross -- Our Boys Need Sox, Knit Your Bit

Field ambulances
Al Asad, Iraq -LIFE 1 and LIFE 2 field ambulances sit ready if the call comes to deliver injured persons to departing aircraft

Hospital ship USNS Mercy at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii
May 9, 2012 - Hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, during a deployment in support of Pacific Partnership 2012

U. S. Army crew chief inspects the exterior of a UH-60 Black Hawk
April 4, 2011 - U.S. Army crew chief inspects the exterior of a UH-60 Black Hawk during a pre-flight check aboard Camp Delaram II, Afghanistan

Vintage World War One poster of a young woman knitting and a large red cross. It reads, You can help, American Red Cross

World War I poster of the Statue of Liberty covering a wounded soldier with a Red
Vintage World War I poster of the Statue of Liberty covering a wounded soldier with a Red Cross shield. It reads, They fight for you protect them. Help the Red Cross raise $100, 000, 000 at once

The Honolulu Pearl Canoe Club escorts the Military Sealift Command hospital ship
Pearl Harbor, May 2, 2006 - The Honolulu Pearl Canoe Club escorts the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy into Pearl Harbor for a scheduled port visit

American Red Cross volunteers prepare to board a MH-53E Sea Dragon
January 22, 2010 - American Red Cross volunteers prepare to board a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter bound for Haiti at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Vintage World War One poster of a smiling paper delivery boy with his dog
Vintage World War One poster of a smiling paper delivery boy, with his dog, pointing at his red cross lapel pin. It reads, Join! The American Red Cross

Vintage WPA poster of several books and the faces of a soldier and a sailor. It reads, Leave Books Here, Victory Book Campaign

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy
Manila, Philippines, May 23, 2006 - The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy sits anchored off of the coast of Philippine capitol of Manila

World War I poster showing a snow covered cabin with a Red Cross sign in window
Vintage World War I poster showing a snow covered cabin on a mountain with a American Red Cross sign hanging in the window

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"The American Red Cross: A Legacy of Compassion and Service" From its humble beginnings aboard the SS Red Cross in 1914 to its vital role during World War I, the American Red Cross has been a beacon of hope and healing. Founded by the remarkable Clara Barton, this organization has tirelessly served those in need across the United States. In times of war and devastation, the American Red Cross stood strong. As depicted in vintage photographs, brave nurses offered solace amidst war-torn landscapes, providing comfort to families who had lost everything. Their selflessness knew no bounds. Throughout history, prominent figures like U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry have recognized the importance of this noble cause. By joining as members or advisors to the Board of Governors, they have shown their commitment to supporting an organization that saves lives and brings relief when it is needed most. The impact of the American Red Cross extends far beyond wartime efforts. In times of natural disasters or medical emergencies, medics swiftly transport casualties from battlefields to aid stations where they receive critical care. And on board USNS Comfort, dedicated Marines stand guard day and night to ensure safety for all. With each passing year, countless individuals find solace through promises made by this extraordinary organization – promises captured beautifully in inspirational quotes and motivational posters that serve as reminders that there is always hope even in our darkest moments. The legacy continues today as volunteers from all walks of life come together under one banner – The American Red Cross – united by a common goal: helping others with unwavering compassion and dedication. Through their tireless efforts, they embody what it truly means to be heroes among us. So let us honor those who came before us - nurses aboard ships at war's onset; Clara Barton herself; soldiers seeking solace amid chaos - for without them we would not know such boundless acts of kindness and humanity. Together with the American Red Cross family past and present, we can create a brighter future, one filled with compassion and service for all.