war relief

Parliament in Geneva, NAWSA suffrage scrapbooks

Announces Parliamentary Procedure class; biographical information on Ellen Hardin Walworth; extract of Walworth March letter calling for women volunteers for war relief

The American Red Cross wants clothes to send over-seas to Belgium and ...

Poster showing an American "patriot" helping a young Belgian girl into a coat while a Red Cross worker stands behing him holding clothing, other members of the child's family stand to the right. Poster torn in ... More

Invasion of Belgium by the "uncultured"

Drawing shows Uncle Sam carrying a basket labeled "Belgian Relief" and an armful of clothing labeled "From the Plain People", taking a large step into the midst of a destitute woman and several children, victim... More

Weihnachtsmarkt des Kriegshilfekomitees - Székesfehérvár - In ungarisc...

Der Weihnachtsmarkt des Kriegshilfekomitees in der Feuerwehrkaserne ist eröffnet - Eintritt: 20 fillér - Billige Weihnachtsgeschenke sind erhältlich

Kriegshilfebüro - Aufruf - Nagykikinda - In ungarischer Sprache

Der Verteidigungsminister gründete durch ein Übereinkommen mit der österreichischen Landwehr und dem ungarischen Verteidigungsminister in Budapest und in Wien ein Kriegshilfebüro - Adressen der Büros, Art der e... More

Theophile Alexandre Steinlen - Le secours national

A group of war refugees walking towards the personification of France, who stands at left and welcomes them with open arms (British Museum). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Theophile Alexandre Steinlen - Les orphelins de la guerre

War orphans; a woman carrying a child standing with her two daughters, her veil covering the whole family (British Museum). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Theophile Alexandre Steinlen - Les réfugiés de la Meuse

Refugees from Meuse: crowd approaching from the left, and on the right is the personification of France rushing towards them (British Museum). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Duryea War Relief - Public domain portrait print

Photograph shows group portrait of women who worked to provide relief to refugees in France, including Nina Larrey Duryea, Mrs. Charles Ditson, Peggy French, Hope Williams, Grace Bristed, and Mrs. Porter. In a... More

Emprunt de la Défense Nationale - eux aussi! Font leur devoir

Wounded soldier in foreground. Civilians in line at a cashier's window in background. The National Defense Loan was the first defense loan of the war. This loan realized 13 million francs. Translation of tit... More

Poster - Le Secours de Guerre - Public domain lithograph

Translation of title: Policemen, soldiers, and civilians standing outside the Ancien Séminaire St. Sulpice which houses Le Secours de Guerre (the relief agency for war victims). Signed: Maurice Romberg, 1916. P... More

Refugees in Russia during World War I

Poster showing an illustration by Boardman Robinson depicting scene in a refugee camp, also shows the emblem of czarist Russia, includes text about the plight of Russian citizens. Issued(?) by: International Re... More

Le bon feu 1914-1915-1916. N'oubliez pas ceux qui ont froid

A man and a woman, wrapped in blankets, seated and standing, respectively, near an empty fireplace. This was a campaign to supply those at home, particularly older people, with wood or coal for heat. Translati... More

L'Italia ha bisogno di carne-frumento-grasso & zucchero / Illion [sic]...

Poster showing a portrait of an officer. Text continues: Mangiate poco di questo cibo perché deve andare al nostro popolo, a le truppe d'Italia. Title translated: Italy has need of meat, wheat, fat, and sugar. ... More

Lest they perish Campaign for $30,000,000 - American Committee for Rel...

Poster showing a woman carrying a baby on her back among destroyed buildings.

Service - Surgical dressings for war relief / Thomas Tryon.

Poster showing a nurse above the flags of the Allies. Border features medical supplies, labeled: drains, compresses, bath mitt, elbow rest, tampon, bed sock, bandages, fracture pillow.

[Kościuszko, Pułaski - They fought for liberty in America [...] Eat le...

Poster showing a portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko. Text is in Polish. No. 9.

Comité Americain pour les Régions Dévastées de France

In the foreground is a family without a husband. In immediate background, there is a large American flag. At the left is a wounded soldier, and on the right, is a peasant ploughing in the field. Approximately... More

Comité Americain pour les Régions Dévastées de France

A woman in a military uniform is aiding a woman with two small children.

A little starving child brought back to life, because you went without...

Poster shows a large red cross. Form N Y 1 - Second War Fund. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Free milk for France / Albert Sterner.

Poster showing an infant. Public domain scan of French poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Give or we perish American Committee for Relief in the Near East--Arme...

Poster showing a woman clutching a shawl around her shoulders. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cardinal Mercier has appealed to the Food Administration for more food...

Poster showing a portrait of Cardinal Mercier. Text continues: Eat less wheat, meat, fats and sugar. Ship more to the war-stricken people of France - Belgium - Italy. No. 10.

If you knew a day's pay would save a life, would you give one day a mo...

Poster shows a large red cross. Form N Y 2 - Second War Fund. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

"The child at your door" 400,000 orphans starving, no state aid availa...

Poster showing a child wearing a scarf on her head. American Committee Relief in the Near East. Armenia-Greece-Syria-Persia. Baltimore Campaign February 9th to 17th. Signed with unidentified monogram (D. or H. P. ?).

Stage women's war relief during World War I

Image depicts a woman from the Stage Women's War Relief standing on a stage with arm extended. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Think what you can afford to give, then double it--A life may depend o...

Poster shows a large red cross. Form N Y 4 - Second War Fund. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

While someone gives his life, what are you giving? Think a minute All ...

Poster shows a large red cross. Form N Y 3 - Second War Fund. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Forget me not--Help save the Belgian babies / Nuyttens.

Poster showing a small girl sitting amid ruins, holding a bouquet of forget-me-nots.

Cardinal Mercier, Watertown Mass.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of a cardinal, Catholic church priest, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"The child at your door" 400,000 orphans starving, no state aid availa...

Poster showing a child wearing a scarf on her head. American Committee Relief in the Near East. Armenia-Greece-Syria-Persia. 1 Madison Ave., New York, Cleveland H. Dodge Treas. Signed with unidentified monogram... More

Cardinal Mercier - Le Cardinal supplie l'Administration-Alimentaire de...

Poster showing a portrait of Cardinal Mercier. Text continues: Par conséquent, consommez moins de pain-de viande-de graisse et de sucre. Augmentez autant que possible vos envois aux malheureuses victimes de la ... More

Save the Serbians from cholera / Boardman Robinson.

Poster showing a figure of Death reaching down from storm clouds to menace a devastated populace.

Feed a fighter, Watertown Mass.

Picryl description: Public domain image of famine, hunger, powerty, refugees, people suffering, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Food for France / F. Luis Mora.

Poster showing a girl feeding soup to a wounded soldier. Public domain photograph of food advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Left behind in Serbia - Send money for the women and children to the S...

Poster showing victims in need of war relief. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Red Cross Christmas roll call December 16th to 23rd / / E. H. Blashfie...

Poster showing a figure of Columbia holding a pen, and a Red Cross nurse with a scroll, inscribed "Where Columbia sets her name, let every one of you follow her."

Free milk for France / F. Luis Mora.

Poster showing a soldier ladling out milk for children. Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Don't let up - Keep on saving food / F. Luis Mora.

Poster showing a man standing over a fallen German soldier. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lest we perish Campaign for $30,000,000 ; American Committee for Relie...

Near eastern girl with arms outstretched. Committee on Public Information, Division on Pictorial Publicity (DPP). Promotional goal: U.S. G.J7. 1918. Promotional goal: U.S. G.J48. 1918.

"A man may be down but he's never out!" Home Service Fund Campaign - S...

Poster showing a woman in Salvation Army uniform raising her hand above a variety of destitute people.

Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief / M. Leone Bracker 1919 ; ...

Poster showing a woman and children, cowering in distress. 937 Woodward Building, campaign headquarters, Near East Relief, 819 15th Street.

Refugees waiting for work at Marsavan [i.e. Marsovan]

Photograph shows Armenian and possibly Turkish women with children, picking up wool to take home and weave into cloth and clothing for orphans. The women with their faces covered may be Armenian converts to Isl... More

Banque Privée. Souscrivez á l'Emprunt de la Reconstitution

Victory, with her arm around a boy who is carrying a basket of fruit through a wheat field. A ruined village is behind them. Translation of title: Banque Privée. Subscribe to the reconstruction loan. Signed: A... More

Emprunt National. Société Général

Victory holding an olive branch above her head, and leading a group of men who are holding shovels and other tools to be used in the rebuilding of France. In the background are scenes of factories and a peasa... More

The Equitable Trust Company of New York. Emprunt National 5% 1920. Sou...

A French family looking at a house American soldiers have built and a another soldier is painting a fence. Translation of title: The Equitable Trust Company of New York. 5% National Loan [of] 1920. Subscribe! ... More

L'Emprunt de la Paix / Lebasque.

In the foreground is a mother nursing her baby, and a little girl sits next to them reading. In the background, men are rebuilding, a man is ploughing; behind them are a river and factories. Translation of titl... More

Emprunt Français 5 percent 1920 - Lloyds and National Provincial Forei...

Uncle Sam and envoys from different nations making their contributions to Marianne for the reconstruction of France. Translation of title: 5 percent French Loan 1920 - Lloyds and National Provincial Foreign Ba... More

[Man and woman in traditional Greek costumes pulling a burro with flow...

NYWT&S staff photograph. Written in pencil on back: Miss Georgette Michel & Henry R. Richards pulling and Chas. J. Connor, doorman, pushing Flora who balks at going into the Ritz Carlton. Title from news agenc... More

Katharine Prescott Wormeley, Civil War relief worker, U.S. Sanitary Co...

Photograph shows identified relief worker who worked at the Newport Ladies' Aid Society and nurse who worked on hospital transport ships in the Peninsular Campaign and as director of Lovell Hospital, Portsmouth... More

National Sanitary Cake, sold at a fair in Aracata, California, to rais...

Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

Charity bazar [i.e., bazaar] for the widows and orphans of German, Aus...

Poster showing pennants and flags above an entrance. Caption continues: Madison Square Garden, New York City, March 11th - March 23d 1916, Admission 25c[ents]. Gift of Tjark Reiss, Library of Congress, Prints ... More

The first milk in three years during World War I

Photograph shows Mrs. Taylor, a nurse with the Civilian Relief Committee of the American Fund for French Wounded, distributing milk in the French village of Blérancourt; she stands among elderly women and child... More

Aid the victims of U.S. bombing send contributions to Medical Aid for ...

Poster showing nude child surrounded by shape of bomb, with eight other bombs falling. "Fall '72" pencilled on verso. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

Katharine Prescott Wormeley, Civil War relief worker, U.S. Sanitary Co...

Photograph shows identified relief worker who worked at the Newport Ladies' Aid Society and nurse who worked on hospital transport ships in the Peninsular Campaign and as director of Lovell Hospital, Portsmouth... More

National Sanitary Cake, sold at a fair in Aracata, California, to rais...

Tax stamp on verso. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljpaper

The first milk in three years during World War I

Photograph shows Mrs. Taylor, a nurse with the Civilian Relief Committee of the American Fund for French Wounded, distributing milk in the French village of Blérancourt; she stands among elderly women and child... More

Aid the victims of U.S. bombing send contributions to Medical Aid for ...

Poster showing nude child surrounded by shape of bomb, with eight other bombs falling. "Fall '72" pencilled on verso. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

"If you knew a day's pay would save a life- would you give one day a m...

Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Little Starving Child brought back to life because you went without s...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of poverty, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

"Think what you can afford to give- then double it. A life may depend ...

Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"While someone gives his life- what are you giving- - think a minute. ...

Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"World Relief Week meetings December 1 to 7. You saved to Win the War....

Public domain photograph of an advertising poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Petition from the Woman's Relief Corps requesting a pension for war Ar...

Stage Women's War Relief. Peggy O'Neil has supplied hundreds of Americ...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 550 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

The "Human Squirrel" who did many daring "stunts" in climbing for bene...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 521 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Honor Guard Girls at work, Seattle, May 31, 1918 (MOHAI 10445)

During World War I, groups of young women and girls joined the National Honor Guard. The group was founded by Theodora Booth, daughter of the founders of Volunteers of America, and grand daughter of the founder... More

"Support the Red Cross. National CIO War Relief Committee - NARA - 516...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

"WHAT CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR" "GIVE CLOTHING FOR WAR RELIEF"...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Bridget Dowling Hitler NYWTS - New York World Telegram and Sun

Bridget Dowling, a.k.a. Mrs. Alois Hitler, half-length portrait, seated at table offering British war relief information, facing front; similiar posters on wall behind her / World-Telegram photo by Al Aumuller.

StateLibQld 1 73655 Fancy dress ball for the Polish Red Cross, Brisban...

Fancy dress ball for the Polish Red Cross, Brisbane, 1940. In Polish national costume, Misses Jeanette and Kitty Kowalczyk at the plain and fancy dress ball held for the Polish Red Cross and War Relief Appeal i... More

National War Relief Exhibition WDL250

Русский: В годы Первой мировой войны все участвовавшие в ней страны использовали плакаты как средство мобилизации усилий своего населения, направленных на выполнение военных задач страны. На данном плакате, вы... More

Czechoslovak Relief Committee, New York

Czechoslovak Relief Committee, New York. Upper left: Miss Ethel Cablk Lower left: Mrs. Vohrna Upper right: Miss Marie Ruman Lower right: Mrs. Motak Čeština: Pomocný odbor Československé národní rady v New Yo... More

Aline H. Rhonie, American painter, 1909-1963, at work on aviation mura...

Description: Aline H Rhonie was known as a flying artist for her work encouraging female participation in the air defense program and British War Relief. She learned mural painting from Diego Rivera and painted... More

The Madonna of the Slums (1919) - Ad 1

Ad for the American film The Madonna of the Slums (1919) with Amelita Galli-Curci and Holbrook Blinn, used to raise funds for war relief following World War I. On pages 3216 and 3217 of the April 10, 1920 Moti... More

Feed a fighter - Eat only what you need - Waste nothing - That he and ...

Poster showing a soldier in a trench, holding a cup. United States Food Administration. No. 15.

Feed a fighter - Eat only what you need - Waste nothing - That he and ...

Poster showing a soldier in a trench, holding a cup. United States Food Administration. No. 15.

Share--Jewish Relief Campaign / Burke, Johnstone Studios ; lithographe...

Poster showing a monumental female figure with a tray of food, poor women and children at her feet, with the skyline of New York City in the background. Exhibited: "From Haven to Home : A Library of Congress Ex... More

Share--Jewish Relief Campaign / Burke, Johnstone Studios ; lithographe...

Poster showing a monumental female figure with a tray of food, poor women and children at her feet, with the skyline of New York City in the background. Exhibited: "From Haven to Home : A Library of Congress Ex... More

They are looking to us for help - Are you one of us? Add your bit to t...

Poster showing a crowd looking up to a red cross, which floats above a cityscape of American landmarks, including the Capitol and the Statue of Liberty.

They are looking to us for help - Are you one of us? Add your bit to t...

Poster showing a crowd looking up to a red cross, which floats above a cityscape of American landmarks, including the Capitol and the Statue of Liberty.

Page from scrapbook featuring full page ad for Stage Women's War Relie...

Picryl description: Public domain book about theatrical performances, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Save the survivors Campaign for $30,000,000.

Poster showing a child wearing a scarf on her head. Baltimore City Campaign February 9th - 17th. John E. Boisseau, Treas., 119 E. Baltimore St. American Committee Relief in the Near East. Armenia-Greece-Syria-... More

Save the survivors Campaign for $30,000,000.

Poster showing a child wearing a scarf on her head. Baltimore City Campaign February 9th - 17th. John E. Boisseau, Treas., 119 E. Baltimore St. American Committee Relief in the Near East. Armenia-Greece-Syria-... More

New York Spring horse show, Durland's Academy ... New York, April 29, ...

Woman in uniform carrying stretcher. Promotional goal: U.S.K3. 1918. Public domain photograph - car advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York Spring horse show, Durland's Academy ... New York, April 29, ...

Woman in uniform carrying stretcher. Promotional goal: U.S.K3. 1918. Public domain photograph of 20th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Americans all! Victory Liberty Loan / Howard Chandler Christy ; Forbes...

Allegorical female figure of America, standing in front of American flag, holding wreath over "Honor roll" consisting of last names from different ethnic groups. No. 4-C. Promotional goal: U.S.J8. 1919. Duplica... More

Americans all! Victory Liberty Loan / Howard Chandler Christy ; Forbes...

Allegorical female figure of America, standing in front of American flag, holding wreath over "Honor roll" consisting of last names from different ethnic groups. No. 4-C. Promotional goal: U.S.J8. 1919. Duplica... More

Stage women's war relief / James Montgomery Flagg ; American Lithograp...

Poster showing a woman on stage, throwing off a scarlet, fur-trimmed cloak to reveal her white volunteer's uniform. Copyright Stage Women's War Relief, New York City.

Stage women's war relief / James Montgomery Flagg ; American Lithograp...

Poster showing a woman on stage, throwing off a scarlet, fur-trimmed cloak to reveal her white volunteer's uniform. Copyright Stage Women's War Relief, New York City.