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War Era Women Lead Aid for American Soldiers
Helen Hoffman profiles Lady Paget and other American born London women who organize funds, hospital support, and entertainment for American officers, wounded, and orphans. The piece highlights Paget’s war work, Lady Henry’s relief efforts after personal loss, and Mrs. Ricard’s frequent charity tea events for recovering soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phans
Lady Henry
London
Red Cross
France
Lady
Miss Minnie
Stevens Point
N. J
Paget
Lady Paget
America
England
The
Pilgrims
Army
Navy
War Cabinet
American Woman's Hospital
American Red Cross
Lewisohn
New York
Adolph Lewisohn
Henry
Charles Ricard
Mrs. Ricard
Stephen Suzanne
le Matin
Paris