Georgia’s Red Cross in Iowa: how a state-wide effort financed and organized wartime relief
This book presents a detailed look at how Iowa organized and ran its Red Cross campaigns during the first World War. It covers fundraising through two major drives, state leadership, and the roles of chapters, volunteers, and government support in delivering relief at home and abroad.
- Learn how Iowa planned and executed the second Red Cross War Fund drive, including quotas, committee leadership, and statewide publicity.
- See the teamwork between state and national leaders, governors, and volunteers to mobilize communities for a common cause.
- Discover the scope of Red Cross services in Iowa, from canteens and food distribution to home service and family relief.
- Understand how chapters connected with schools, nurses, Junior Red Cross, and local organizations to sustain relief efforts.
Ideal for readers of American wartime history and readers curious about how volunteer networks and local leadership joined to support civilians and soldiers during a national crisis.