American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Clara Barton
Biographical profile of Clara Barton.
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National Park Service: Clara Barton National Historic Site Interactive
Take a virtual tour of Clara Barton's Glen Echo home, which served as the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross. Browse 360-degree footage of where volunteers worked, where guests gathered, and where supplies were stored. Also,...
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About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross
The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Clara Barton for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Clara Barton who was a Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Clara Barton (Spanish)
Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)
Library of Congress
Loc: Chronicling America: Clara Barton
Collection of historic newspaper pages, from the 1880s forward, about Barton's founding of the American Red Cross and the humanitarian relief work she undertook to aid victims of flooding and famine in the United States and around the...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Clara Barton
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
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Clara Barton: Women in History
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Clara Barton
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
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Library of Congress: Chronicling America: Clara Barton: Portrait Oval
Portrait oval of Clara Barton.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Being a Responsible Citizen
Identify characteristics of responsible citizens using Clara Barton as an example.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Clara Barton House
Home of Clara Barton; American pioneer teacher, nurse, and humanitarian; founder of the American Red Cross.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Nurses
This site tells the story of the women nurses during the Civil War, including Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton. From "Civil War Nurse" edited by John R. Brumgardt.
abcteach
Abcteach: People
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Beginnings of the American Red Cross
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Clara Barton
(1821-1912) Humanitarian the founded the American Red Cross.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Women in American History
Learning module on women in American history explores the changing roles for women in the 20th Century teaching us about Annie Oakley, Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, and Clara Barton, among others. Multi-media resources, including...
Library of Congress
Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi
Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1880 1889
The 1880's in America were chock full of new architecture, technologies, businesses, modern conveniences such as gas and electric, operas, fashions, and much more as featured in this resource.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Johnstown Flood
Read about the terrible destruction caused by the Johnstown Flood in May 1889.
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