Title |
Laura E. Birkhead letter to Isabelle Stark - December 5, 1918 |
Creator |
Birkhead, Laura E. |
Source |
Birkhead, Laura E. Letter to Isabelle Stark. 05 December 1918. Birkhead, Laura E., Papers, 1917-1920. C1707. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
Description |
During World War I, Laura Birkhead was involved with refugee work and providing clothing for children in France and Belgium. In this December 5, 1918, letter to Isabelle Stark of Neosho, Missouri, Laura Birkhead wrote of her war work with refugees in France and thanked Isabelle and the "Neosho Girls" for their contributions to the war effort. Birkhead also described her experiences in post-war France. |
Subject LCSH |
Rationing; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Red Cross; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Women; World War, 1914-1918, Refugees; World War, 1914-1918, France; World War, 1914-1918, Civilian Relief; World War, 1914-1918, Children; Refugees--Belgium; Refugee |
Subject Local |
WWI; World War I |
Site Accession Number |
C1707 |
Contributing Institution |
The State Historical Society of Missouri |
Copy Request |
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Rights |
The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
Date Original |
December 5, 1918 |
Language |
English |