Books by clara barton author of a story of the red cross glimpses. Clarissa harlowe barton, known as clara, is one of the most honored women in american history. Some clara barton artifacts guardian of the artifacts. About this collection clara barton papers digital collections. A history of this remarkable international movement in the interest of humanity. Clara galvanized the american people to assist their countrymen in times. Clara barton was an independent nurse during the civil war. When clara barton was 11 years old, her older brother david fell from a rafter in a barn he was helping to build. Clara barton book by patricia lakin, simon sullivan. Clara barton died in 1912, at the age of 90, at her home in glen echo, maryland. Her legacy to the nationservice to humanityis reflected in the services provided daily by the employees and volunteers of the american red cross.
But her fighting spirit and desire to help others drove her to become one of the worlds most famous humanitarians. Unless otherwise noted, the primary sources listed below were written by clara barton. Clara barton was one of those diminutive new england women of the nineteenth century who was determined to make the world a better place. Clara barton selected bibliography national museum of. Patent office before the outbreak of the civil war. Clara bartons most popular book is a story of the red cross glimpses of field work. Clara barton 18211912 grew up to show great courage in dangerous and challenging circumstances, all because she wanted to help others. Clara barton rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Autograph letter signed clara barton bauman rare books. 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. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
Clara barton, 1911 an early first aid kit clara barton. She had been a celebrated teacher and education reformer in her native new england, before moving to washington city in 1854 to. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Clara barton autograph letter signed with exceptional content. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. During the war i leave immediately for the battlefield fairfax station, august 31, 1862. Clarissa clara barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and. Clarissa harlowe clara barton december 25, 1821 april 12, 1912 was an american teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. Clara barton died on april 12, 1912, at her home in glen echo, maryland. Clara barton is one of the mostrecognized heroes of the american civil war. Clara barton clarissa clara harlowe barton 1821 1912 founded the american red cross, served as a hospital nurse during the civil war, ran the missing soldiers office to help families identify and bury soldiers properly, and was active in the suffrage movement. One of the advantages of letting people know about your museum projects is that some generous people will donate items for the project. 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. The vivid writing brings the reader into the midst of the.
Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 a wikipedia article about this author is available barton, clara, 18211912, contrib americas relief expedition to asia minor under the red cross 1896 html at barton, clara, 18211912. While visiting europe, she worked with a relief organization known as the international red. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans paperback october 31, 1986. 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. Discover librarianselected research resources on clara barton from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines. After they have watched the history detectives episode, clara barton, tell students that they. The red cross of today stands as a living memorial to the lifelong efforts of this valiant women. Stephanie spinner is a fulltime writer of childrens books. The angel of the battlefield letter, 1862 written by surgeon james dunn about barton. In 1996, richard lyons, a carpenter for the general services administration gsa, discovered the sign for clara barton s missing soldiers office and other artifacts in the attic after the building. Clara barton the angel of the battlefield ehistory. Clara barton s lifetime of service clarissa clara harlowe barton was born in north oxford, massachusetts in 1821, the youngest of stephen and sarah barton s five children.
The written permission of the owners andor holders of other rights such as publicity andor privacy rights is required for. On april 12, 1912 at the age of 90, she died in her home. Where did she live, how did she obtain training, and what was her legacy in the health field. The clara barton page at american literature, featuring a biography and free library of the authors novels, stories, poems, letters, and texts. Meet extraordinary women who dared to bring gender equality and other issues to the forefront. Clarissa harlowe barton december 25, 1821 april 12, 1912 was a pioneering american. Leveled book v written by katherine follett clara barton. In 1881 clara barton founded the american red cross. During the civil war, clara delivered supplies right to the battlefields, where she cared for hundreds, if not thousands, of wounded union and confederate soldiers. Clara barton was 39 years old when the american civil war began. Butler for his decision to take her ill brother, imprisoned behind enemy lines, into his own regiment to allow a transfer to barton s nursing care. Subsequently, barton read a memory of solferino, a book written by henry dunant, founder of the global red cross network. Clara barton, 18211912, american humanitarian, organizer of the american red cross, b. The johnstown tragedy was remembered in poems, books, and songs.
Learn all about the life of the woman who formed the american red cross. This biography of clara barton for children was excerpted from mary stoyell stimpsons book, a childs book of american biography 1915. Who was clara barton spinner, stephanie, who hq, groff, david. Some clara barton artifacts a portrait of clara barton, civil war nurse and founder of the american red cross, from the book red cross in peace and war, written by clara barton. Clara barton has 28 books on goodreads with 326 ratings. She began her illustrious career as an educator but found her true. Book report on clara barton 1094 words 123 help me. He didnt break any bones, but he did get very sick. The papers of nurse, educator, philanthropist, and lecturer clara barton.
Allison lassieur has written more than 100 books on many topics, including history, biography, science, and current events. Clara barton and the american red cross clara barton. The angel of the battlefield a reading az level v leveled book word count. Time for adventure bobbsmerrill best of childrens literature by smith, nila barton. Clarissa clara harlow barton was born on december 25, 1821 in north.
During the american civil war, she was in charge of the agency to find missing union soldiers. Book report on clara barton clara barton attacked many social problems of the 1800s. Listen to story of the red cross by clara barton at. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 the online books. List of books and articles about clara barton online. Add over one hundred years to the time reference in her story. Under her leadership the red cross assisted with relief efforts following natural and manmade disasters, including forest fires, earthquakes, and epidemics. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. She then established a service of supplies for soldiers and nursed in army camps and on the battlefields. Clara barton spent a decade organizing the american national red cross, which was officially incorporated in 1882. She began her illustrious career as an educator but found her true calling tending wounded soldiers on and off bloody.
Books by clara barton author of a story of the red cross. Clara barton has 28 books on goodreads with 328 ratings. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Spirit of the american red cross readytoread sofa by lakin, patricia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Clara barton, in full clarissa harlowe barton, born dec. Oates, drawing on archival materials not used by her previous biographers, has written the first complete account of clara barton s active engagement in the civil war. In 1881, she founded the american red cross to help the unfortunate victims of war and disaster, and served as its president from 1882 to 1904. The library of congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. The letter was supposedly written by clara barton, founder of the american red cross. Blackandwhite illustrations, maps, and a timeline are included. This book provides the best description of civil war medicine and battlefield hospitals that i have ever read. Miss barton tells the story of the first twentyfive yeas of the organization which she founded.
Clara barton is a fanfiction author that has written 149 stories for gundam wingac, free. Clara barton was very shy and sensitive, and not always sure of herself. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers. By the summer of 1862, with no institutional affiliation or official government appointment, but impelled by a sense of duty and a need to. She fought for what she believed in and because of. Barton published her autobiography in 1907, titled the story of my childhood. A story of the red cross glimpses of field work by clara. Clara belle baker eds and a great selection of related books, art. Fascinating civil war signed autograph letter written entirely in clara barton s hand warmly expressing her gratitude to major general benjamin f. A portrait of clara barton, civil war nurse and founder of the american red cross, from the book red cross in peace and war, written by clara barton. In 1975, the clara barton national historic site, located at 5801 oxford road, glen echo, maryland, was established as a unit of the national park service at barton s home. Clara barton wrote many books, including the story of my child hood on march 4, 1985.
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