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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt1h4nd13n No online items Inventory of the American National Red Cross records Finding aid prepared by Lyalya Kharitonova Hoover Institution Library and Archives © 2009, 2021 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6003 [email protected] URL: http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives Inventory of the American XX482 1 National Red Cross records Title: American National Red Cross records Date (bulk): 1917-1922 Collection Number: XX482 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 219 manuscript boxes, 1 card file box, 5 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder, 1 framed photograph, and 2 videotape cassettes(95.5 Linear Feet) Abstract: Correspondence, memoranda, reports, financial records, lists, and photographs relating to relief work in Europe and the Middle East, Russia, and China during and immediately after World War I. Also available on microfilm (339 reels). Creator: American National Red Cross Hoover Institution Library & Archives Access Closed; microfilm use only. Materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives Acquisition Information Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives Preferred Citation [Identification of item], American National Red Cross records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives Alternative Forms of Material Available Also available on microfilm (339 reels). Historical Note The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement. The Federal Charter states it is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization. The organization's seven fundamental principles are: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. This mission guides the organization to provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. At the beginning of the World War I, the American Red Cross was a small organization still in the process of developing its identity and programs. When the United States declared war against Germany on April 6, 1917, the organization began a period of extraordinary growth. By the time the war ended in November 1918, the Red Cross had become a major national humanitarian organization with strong leadership, a huge membership base, universal recognition, and a broad and distinguished record of service. The Red Cross continues to respond to emergencies today. Scope and Content of Collection The records of the American National Red Cross (ARC) in this collection deal mainly with relief around the world during and after World War I. The records of the ARC are arranged by geographical location where each particular commission operated: commissions for the Balkan States (including countries such as Albania, Austria-Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia), Belgium, China, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Palestine and Egypt, Switzerland, and Russia (Petrograd Children's Colony, Siberia, Southern Russia, Western Russia, and Baltic States). The documents reflect the massive efforts put forth by the ARC to deliver aid to regions devastated by the war. If the commission for a certain region or country operated in another territory (for example the Commission for Czechoslovakia opened hospitals on the territory of Russia), the documents may be found among the records of that geographic location. Along with official reports and financial records, correspondence of gratitude for the ARC gives a human side to the organization. The collection also contains records of related organizations including the American Relief Administration, International and Junior Red Cross, YMCA, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. The material presents a comprehensive history of relief work around the world, as well as economic and health conditions, political and social developments. The Miscellany series includes documents of most geographic areas of the American National Red Cross that were not included in the original arrangement, and contains supplemental records of each commission. Printed matter contains bulletins, magazines, reports, pamphlets, instructions, and manuals published by the ARC. Inventory of the American XX482 2 National Red Cross records Arrangement Records are arranged as originally received from the organization; generally by Commission or Office in geographical locations as well as the Headquarters Offices. General materials, oversize items, and printed materials may be found after the geographic locations Related Material The Hazel Braugh Record Center and Archives of the American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/museum/exhibits/braugh.asp provides additional information on the records center holdings as well as other repositories that hold American Red Cross records, such as the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Library of Congress. American Relief Administration Russian Operational records, 1919-1925, Hoover Institution Library & Archives American Relief Administration European Operations Records, 1919-1923, Hoover Institution Library & Archives Mary Catherine Roberts papers, 1918-1978, Hoover Institution Library & Archives Burle Bramhall collection, 1973-1976, Hoover Institution Library & Archives Subjects and Indexing Terms Video tapes World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief International relief World War, 1914-1918 -- War work Microfilm Reel Content Guide Downloadable PDF file of the Microfilm Reel Content Guide Commissions for the Balkan States 1917-1923 Scope and Contents note See also South Eastern Base, Constantinople Unit Cables, letters, clippings, stories (36 volumes) 1917-1919 reel 1 General Staff, letters, vol.1-3 Scope and Contents note Box 1 reel 2 General Staff, letters, vol.1-3 Scope and Contents note Box 1 reel 3 General Staff, letters, vol.4-5 Scope and Contents note Box 2 reel 4 General Staff, letters, vol.4-5 Scope and Contents note Box 2 reel 4 Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, cables Scope and Contents note Box 3 Inventory of the American XX482 3 National Red Cross records Commissions for the Balkan States 1917-1923 Cables, letters, clippings, stories (36 volumes) 1917-1919 reel 5 Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, cables Scope and Contents note Box 3 reels 4 Bosnia, Montenegro, letters Scope and Contents note Box 3 reel 5 Bosnia, Montenegro, letters Scope and Contents note Box 3 reels 4 Albania, Bosnia, cables Scope and Contents note Box 3 reel 5 Albania, Bosnia, cables Scope and Contents note Box 3 reel 4 Albania, Bosnia, Greece, stories Scope and Contents note Box 3 reel 5 Albania, Bosnia, Greece, stories Scope and Contents note Box 3 reels 6 Montenegro, Romania, stories Scope and Contents note Box 4 reel 7 Montenegro, Romania, stories Scope and Contents note Box 4 reel 6 Athens, cables Scope and Contents note Box 4 reel 7 Athens, cables Scope and Contents note Box 4 reel 6 Albania, letters Scope and Contents note Box 4 reel 7 Albania, letters Scope and Contents note Box 4 Inventory of the American XX482 4 National Red Cross records Commissions for the Balkan States 1917-1923 Cables, letters, clippings, stories (36 volumes) 1917-1919 reels 7 Greece, Romania, cables Scope and Contents note Box 5 reel 8 Greece, Romania, cables Scope and Contents note Box 5 reel 7 Romania, letters, vol.1-2 Scope and Contents note Box 5 reel 8 Romania, letters, vol.1-2 Scope and Contents note Box 5 reel 9 Salonica (Thessalonike), cables Scope and Contents note Box 6 London, Montenegro, Romania, cables Scope and Contents note Box 6 reel 10 Orders files 1917-1919 Scope and Contents note Box 7 Newspaper clippings Scope and Contents note Box 7 reels 11 Paris, cables Scope and Contents note Box 8 reel 12 Paris, cables Scope and Contents note Box 8 reels 12 Paris, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 13 Paris, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 14 Paris, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 Inventory of the American XX482 5 National Red Cross records Commissions for the Balkan States 1917-1923 Cables, letters, clippings, stories (36 volumes) 1917-1919 reel 12 Rome, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 13 Rome, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 14 Rome, cables Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 12 Serbia, letters, vol.1 Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 13 Serbia, letters, vol.1 Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 14 Serbia, letters, vol.1 Scope and Contents note Box 9 reel 14 Serbia, letters, vol.2, cables, stories Scope and Contents note Box 10 reel 15 Serbia, letters, vol.2, cables, stories Scope and Contents note Box 10 reel 16 Serbia, letters, vol.2, cables, stories Scope and Contents note Box 10 reels 16 Toulon, cables Scope and Contents note Box 11 reel 17 Toulon, cables Scope and Contents note Box 11 reel 16 Trieste, Rome, Serbia, letters Scope and Contents note Box 11 reel 17 Trieste, Rome, Serbia, letters Scope and Contents note Box 11 Inventory of the American XX482 6 National Red Cross records Commissions for the Balkan States 1917-1923 Cables, letters, clippings, stories (36 volumes) 1917-1919 reel 16 Washington, letters Scope and Contents note Box 11 reel 17 Washington, letters Scope and Contents note Box 11 reels 17 Washington, letters