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World War I War Work
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Red Cross volunteers preparing bandages at a Red Cross office in New York City. The woman standing on the right, who is supervising the work, is Mrs. Belmont Tiffany. The photograph is undated but the original caption indicates that it was taken before the American declaration of war.
1917
American Press Association
Publication Information
| Creator | American Press Association |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1917 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | World War I news agency photographs, 1914-1918 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2506 Folder 6 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Women Volunteering for World War I Work
1917
Volunteers signing up at the Red Cross office in New York to do hospital or other volunteer work. The woman in the white smock and dark hat is Mrs. Belmont Tiffany. Although this photograph is unda...
World War I Training
August 1917
World War I recruits scramble over an obstacle during their training, while others watch in the background.
Women at War
May 25, 1917
A World War I female factory worker dressed in a uniform repairing her own machinery.
Registration of Enemy Aliens
May 23, 1917
Unnaturalized Germans registering as "enemy aliens" at the New York Federal Building. Registration was necessary for them to be able to travel within the various armory districts in New York City.
Bibles for Doughboys
September 1917
Khaki-covered Bibles being made by the American Bible Society for American fighters during World War I. The goal was one million testaments. All the workers are women.
Flying School
August 1917
A visiting French officer instructs novice American pilots at Camp Mineola on the conditions that they can expect to find at the front.
