Photograph of Red Cross Canteen Workers - n.d.
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RED CROSS CANTEEN, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI Established November 15, 1917. Chairman, Otis Mosier. Committee: Mr. W. D. Massey, Mrs. W.D. Massey, Mrs. Frank Fellows, Mr. Paul Oliver, Mr. Gay Loyd, Miss Bessie Orr, Miss Sarah Hubble, Miss Margret Keet, Mrs. W. Lohmeyer, Mrs. Bert Lee, Mrs. Agnes Cowan, Mrs. Lee Ullman, Mrs. Sam Trimble, Mrs. Arch McGregor, Mrs. Frank Chambers, Miss Helen Blain, Miss Margret Cobb, Mrs. Chester Rowton, Mrs. Allen Mack, Dr. E. L. Evans, Mr. Fred Paton. Served 200,000 Soldiers.
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| Title | Photograph of Red Cross Canteen Workers - n.d. |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Photograph of Red Cross Canteen Workers. n.d. Goad-Ballinger World War I Collection. Goad-Ballinger American Legion Post, Springfield, Missouri. |
| Description | Photograph of the canteen workers on Springfield, Missouri. The canteen was established on November 15, 1917 and helped served over 200,000 soldiers. During the war, canteens served soldiers food and drinks, provided entertainment, and supported soldiers embarking on their journey to France. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Photography; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Red Cross |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | American Legion Goad-Ballinger Post 69 |
| Date Original | n.d. |
| Language | English |