History of Houghton chapter American Red Cross, 1917-1919
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Collection, circa 1919-circa 1956, of the Superior Upper Peninsula Chapter of the American Red Cross. Includes a manuscript history of the organization's history, written circa 1919, describing the work of the chapter during World War I as well as the staffing of an emergency hospital set up at the Michigan College of Mines to combat the influenza epidemic of 1918. Also contains minutes of the chapter as well as correspondence, membership lists and other office documents.
Dates
- Other: 1917-1919
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.23 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (legal size))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository