| Creator |
United States. National Park Service |
| LoC No. |
80607838
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| Title |
Clara Barton National Historic Site, Maryland
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| Series Title |
National park handbook; 110
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Clara Barton National Historic Site, Maryland" is a historical account produced by the National Park Service in the late 20th century. The work explores the life and achievements of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, while serving as a guide to the historic site dedicated to her legacy. The book comprises a chronology of Barton's life, a biographical essay, and a guide to significant sites connected to her work and impact on humanitarian efforts. The opening of the handbook introduces Clara Barton's National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Maryland, outlining its purpose as both a memorial to Barton and a center for understanding her contributions as a humanitarian leader. It details how her home and headquarters served the dual role of personal living space and administrative office, emphasizing Barton's intertwined existence with her organization. Furthermore, it highlights the narrative structure of the book, indicating that it encompasses a chronology of her life events, coupled with insights into her personality and historical significance, ultimately inviting readers to appreciate her remarkable journey and the founding principles of the Red Cross. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
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| Subject |
Clara Barton National Historic Site (Md.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52524 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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