Here she first worked under banner of the international red cross. Clara bartons vision, drive, dedication, and compassion created the american red cross. Apr 08, 2020 clara barton, founder of the american red cross. This organization helps those in need, particularly after a natural disaster or those in an emergency. Learn all about the life of the woman who formed the american red cross. In 1880 the american red cross was established, the culmination of a decade of work by barton. From a young age, clara barton wanted to help people. Though shy as a child, clara barton became a courageous humanitarian.
The american red cross was founded in 1881, and barton served as its. Clara barton founder of the red cross c lara embarked on an extensive nationwide lecture tour following the civil war, captivating audiences with tales of her battlefield experiences. Union nurse clara barton with red cross brooch created published ca. Books by clara barton author of a story of the red cross. The clara barton red cross ambulance was at one point the signature artifact there but is no longer on display. Working with influential friends and contacts such as frederick douglass, she founded the american red cross in 1881. As clara barton grew older, she spoke less around the country and turned instead to writing as a way to stir up support for issues she was passionate about. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 a wikipedia article about this author is available barton, clara, 18211912, contrib americas relief expedition to asia. In 1898, barton wrote the book the red cross in peace and war, which detailed the relief work done by the organization up to that time. The following was transcribed from the red cross of the geneva convention. Clara read many books, thanks to her sister, sally. She was also introduced to henry dunants book a memory of. After a flood, fire, hurricane or other disaster, they distribute food, water and supplies to get the victims back on their feet. Founder clara barton 4 the international red cross when clara barton visited europe in search of rest in 1869, she was introduced to a wider field of service through the red cross in geneva, switzerland.
Mar 02, 2020 after leaving the red cross, clara barton remained active, giving speeches and lectures. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans. Today the red cross runs a major blood donation program that helps hospitals stay supplied with much needed blood. The papers of nurse, educator, philanthropist, and lecturer clara barton 18211912 consist of 62,000 items 81,608 images, most of which were digitized from 123 reels of previously produced microfilm. Clara barton is considered one of the greatest nurses ever. This volume by the team of cynthia klingel and robert b. Arthur finally signed the treaty in 1882 and the american association of the red cross later called the american red cross was born, with barton at its helm. Clara barton has 28 books on goodreads with 333 ratings. Clara barton, the american red cross, and a five oclock tea.
Clara bartons crusade to bring the red cross to america. To many people, the red cross is a li ght of hope during the darkest days. This level 3 readytoread reader is designed for children who are reading proficiently, with rich vocabulary, more challenging stories, and longer chapters. Barton served as president of the organization until 1904, when she resigned at age 83. In his state of the union message in december 1898, president mckinley praised the work of. Throughout her presidency, 18811904, barton worked in the field during disasters and foreign wars and traveled on a busy lecture tour. Clara barton was very shy and sensitive, and not always sure of herself.
The american red cross from clara barton to the new deal tells the story of the charitable organization from its start in 1881, through its humanitarian aid during wars, natural disasters, and the depression. At the age of 60 years, when most people are planning their wellearned retirements, clara was beginning a quarter century of achievements which would surpass the work of all her preceding years. Jul 23, 20 on a trip to switzerland, barton learned of the international committee of the red cross, and despite a lack of interest in the u. Clarissa harlowe barton, known as clara, is one of the most honored women in american history.
She fought for what she believed in and because of. About clara barton red cross founder american red cross. Your top clara barton questions, answered red cross chat. She also wrote a book entitled the story of my childhood, which was published in 1907. Barton spent years trying to convince american presidents that the american red cross was an essential organization, but the presidents she talked to refused to believe that there would ever be a crisis like the american. Since then, the american red cross has helped people recover from all sorts of disasters from floods to fires to earthquakes. A story of the red cross glimpses of field work by clara. Project muse the american red cross from clara barton to.
Book report on clara barton clara barton attacked many social problems of the 1800s. But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the worlds most famous humanitarians. Barton was educated at home and began teaching at age 15. In 1869 clara barton traveled to geneva, switzerland as a member of the international red cross. A history of this remarkable international movement in the interest of humanity. She founded the american red cross in 1881, at age 59, and led it. The book begins with clara bartons responding to a.
Clara barton became the first president of the american red cross, a position she held for 23 years. Nurses in war clara barton, the us civil war nurse who. Clara barton author of a story of the red cross glimpses of. Clara barton was born in massachusetts, on december 25, 1821. In this series of posts we will highlight what people should know about barton from her extensive nursing career, to her time as an educator, and as an.
Following the standard four chapter format, we learn how barton spent. Clara barton learns about the international red cross. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers. Clara barton birthplace museum clara barton, founder of the american red cross. In 1839, at the age of 17, clara barton earned her teachers certificate. Clara barton spent a decade organizing the american national red cross, which was officially incorporated in 1882. Barton read a memory of solferino, a book written by henry dunant, founder of the global red cross network. Spanning the years 18051958, with the bulk dating from 1861 to 1912, the collection contains correspondence, diaries and journals, reports, addresses, legal and financial papers.
Returning to the us, barton built support for the creation of an american society of the red cross by writing pamphlets, lecturing, and meeting with president rutherford b. Apr 25, 20 the first one we received was a book titled, red cross in peace and war, which was written by clara barton and published in 1899. Her legacy to the nationservice to humanityis reflected in the services provided daily by the employees and volunteers of the american red cross. Clara barton became the first president of the american red cross, a position she held until 1904. Upon her return home, barton was determined that the united states should participate in the global red cross network. Clara barton crossfiles icrc archives, audiovisual. After barton brought attention to this need, the international red cross adopted what became known as the american amendment, which expanded the organizations scope to include disasters in time of peace. The icrc asked clara barton to establish the american red cross and helped her to find ways to secure financial backers. List of books and articles about clara barton online research.
Clara barton is perhaps best known as the founder of the red cross. Clara barton, humanitarian and founder of the american red. After the war, she eventually traveled to europe, where she encountered the international red cross. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the civil war. A story of the red cross by clara barton free ebook. After leaving the red cross, clara barton remained active, giving speeches and lectures. Clara barton was honored by parties on both sides for her work during the francoprussian war. The book tells about the life of clara barton who was a nurse who eventually founder the american red cross. She was a role model and inspiration in her own lifetime and beyond. She served as the organizations first president until 1904 and continued her tradition of philanthropy as a volunteer in cuba during the spanish. Book report leni hamilton, clara barton founder, american red cross, chelsea house publishers, new york, 1988. Under her leadership the red cross assisted with relief efforts following natural and manmade disasters, including forest fires, earthquakes, and epidemics. One time, when her older brother david fell off a flagpole, he was seriously injured. Clara barton was an educator, nurse and founder of the american red cross.
Spirit of the american red cross readytoread sofa paperback august 1, 2004. This is a kind of institutional memoir and document of advocacy written by clara barton, found of the american red cross, and published in 1904. Clara and her four older siblings were raised on a small farm by their parents sarah stone and stephen barton. Union nurse clara barton with red cross brooch digital. People often forget she was so much more than that. From creating a free school, to being on the front lines helping soldiers in the civil war, to creating the american red cross, clara barton was a humanitarian.
Clara barton and the american red cross clara barton. What it is written and published by clara barton in 1878. Clara barton and the american red cross clara barton birthplace. Clara barton, 18211912, american humanitarian, organizer of the american red cross, b. Clara barton s most popular book is a story of the red cross glimpses of field work. She was a nurse on the battlefield, providing care to soldiers. Founder of the american red cross, helen dore boylston stresses bartons devotion to serviceher courage, unselfishness, and passion for helping others. The life of clara barton, founder of the american red cross. Barton read a memory of solferino, a book written by henry dunant, founder. It is a pleasure for me to mention in terms of cordial appreciation the timely and useful work of the american national red cross, both in relief measures preparatory to the campaigns, in sanitary assistance at several of the camps of assemblage, and, later, under the able and experienced leadership of the president of the society, miss clara barton, on the fields of battle and in the. Book report on clara barton 1094 words 123 help me. What is claras full name and what is special about her birth date. After going to europe and learning about an organization there called the red cross, clara decided to start one in america.
The life of clara barton, founder of the american red cross william eleazar barton. Because of her enduring contributions to america and the world, her glen echo home was designated a national historic site in 1974 and transferred to the national park service. On may 21, 1881, the american association of the red cross was formed. In each of these visitations the red cross has acted in some degree as the almonerthe distributer and organizerof the bountiful measures of relief that have been poured out by the american people. Clara barton founder of the american red crossnook book. A history of this remarkable international movement in the interest of humanity clara barton american national red cross, 1898 red cross 682 pages. Clara bartons most popular book is a story of the red cross glimpses of field work. Working with influential friends and contacts such as frederick douglass, she founded. Clara barton attacked many social problems of the 1800 s. From creating a free school, to being on the front lines helping soldiers in the civil war, to creating the american red. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 the online books.
Subsequently, barton read a memory of solferino, a book. It is an organization of physical action, of instantaneous action, at the spur. She also wrote a book entitled the story of my childhood, which was. Founder of the american red cross by wil mara a readable copy. She taught for 12 years in schools in canada and west georgia. Its rare books collection inherited from the icrc founders as well as current ones offer a unique testimony to the development of humanitarian. Published in 1899, half of the book describes the red crosss role in cuba during the spanishamerican war. Since the foundation of the red cross in america, many direful calamities have afflicted the country. This book written by clara barton, founder of the american red cross, provided detailed accounts of red cross relief. Clara barton died on april 12, 1912, at her home in glen echo, maryland. On 21 may 1881, the american red cross was established by clara barton in united states.
Clara barton is the author of a story of the red cross glimpses of field work 3. After a flood, fire, hurricane or other disaster, they distribute food. Founder of the american red cross by augusta stevenson illustrator frank giacoiachildhood of famous americans series. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot.
Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans stevenson, augusta on. She taught and helped care for soldiers on the battlefield during the civil war, earning. Darby, steam power book and job printer, 432 ninth street. In 1852, clara barton moved to bordertown, new jersey, where she. Subsequently, barton read a memory of solferino, a book written by henry dunant, founder of the global red cross network. Clara was a strong supporter of equal rights for all people.
Most people, if they have heard of clara barton, know she was a nurse during the civil war andor she founded the american red cross. The american red cross is an iconic institution whose long history includes both controversy and achievement. The red cross in its nature, it aims and purposes, and consequently, its methods, is unlike any other organization in the country. It is my thought that a brief account of the work of the red cross during the past twenty. Barton herself traveled along with five other red cross. Clara was giving a soldier a cup of water when he suddenly died. Spirit of the american red cross 97806898658 by patricia lakin. Her kind nature led her to the battlefield to care for the wounded soldiers of the civil war. Clara barton american red cross founder whenever disaster strikes, the faithful volunteers of the red cross are there to help. Clara barton blogs international committee of the red cross icrc.