She is my hero because she spent most of her time helping others, and now, if there is a disaster, the red cross helps the people just like clara barton did a long time ago. Even though clara barton was judged intelligent enough to start regular schooling at the age of three, she was extremely shy and had only one friend throughout all of her school years. Clara barton buddy books first biographies by christy devillier. The papers of clara barton 18211912 span the years 1805 to 1958, with the bulk of the material dated 18611912. Clara was born on christmas day, 1821 in oxford, massachusetts. Clara barton his gallery of great americans series. Patent office before the outbreak of the civil war. Prolific biographer oates abraham lincoln uses both primary and secondary sources in addressing the civil war career of clara barton 18211912. Clara barton, 18211912, american humanitarian, organizer of the american red cross, b.
Historical and contemporary photographs capture the life of this caring woman and show how her legacythe american red crossassists people today. Clara barton was an american nurse, teacher and founder of the american red cross. A history of this remarkable international movement in the interest of humanity. Clarissa harlowe barton, known as clara, is one of the most honored women in american history. Clara bartons mother, sarah barton, spent little time with her daughter. This biography of clara barton for children was excerpted from mary stoyell stimpsons book, a childs book of american biography 1915. She herself wrote the story of my childhood 1907, as well as enlightening accounts of her work, such as the red cross in peace and war 1899. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Clara barton was 39 years old when the american civil war began.
Though barton started her career as a teacher, she found nursing particularly interesting. A biography written for children ages 812 but can be enjoyed by anyone. An educator and humanitarian, clarissa clara harlowe barton helped distribute needed supplies to the union army during the civil war and later founded the disaster relief organization, the american red cross born on december 25, 1821 in oxford, massachusetts, barton was the youngest of stephen and sarah bartons five children. She was an erratic, nervous woman, with a reputation for. The childrens book of american biography clara barton. Clara barton notebooking unit in the midst of the civil war, clara barton became known for tending to wounded soldiers.
Clara barton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clara barton junior world biographies by liz sonneborn. Claras parents were active universalists who helped found the first universalist church in oxford. It also told all of the jobs she had and gave you a look at what peoples life was like back then. It told who her parents and siblings were and where she moved to. Clara barton was the leader of the red cross until 1904. Clara was the daughter of captain stephen and sarah stone barton. To inquire about reproductions of manuscript division items found in american memory, contact the library of congress duplication services. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers. At a time when few women worked outside the home, she became the first woman to hold a government job, as a patent clerk in.
During the civil war, clara delivered supplies right to the battlefields, where she cared for hundreds, if not thousands, of wounded union and confederate soldiers. Red cross file, 1863 to 1957 290 clara barton papers. Clarissa harlowe barton december 25, 1821 april 12, 1912 was a pioneering american. Traveling clara barton is a fun way to learn about clara barton s civil war accomplishments and earn a clara barton national historic site civil war junior ranger badge.
About clara barton red cross founder american red cross. Clara barton girl nurse by stevenson, augusta and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans by augusta stevenson oct 31, 1986. Clara barton was the subject of innumerable sketches and books, many merely eulogistic and even fanciful. Clara barton and the civil war is a sensitive and illuminating biography of the founder of the american red cross that deserves a wide audience. After the war, she took on the enormous project of identifying and marking almost,000 graves of soldiers who died in the horrific conditions at andersonville prison in georgia. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. This remarkable story takes the reader step by step through claras life beginning with her love for learning, transitioning into her passion for teaching and ultimately. She was the fifth and last child of sarah stone and stephen barton. Based on the papers clara barton carefully saved over her lifetime, this biography is the first one to. Clara barton is best known as being the founder of the american red cross and prior to this significant achievement, as a nurse who tended to countless wounded soldiers on civil war battlefields. Barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. Clara barton and her victory over fear is an excellent juvenile biography of the woman who is remembered for serving as a battlefield nurse during the civil war and honored for founding the american red cross. This is truly a superb book about one of the greatest heroines of the 19th century.
In her youth, barton was timid and sensitive, which made household life difficult for barton claras father was an important member of the town. Clara barton goodreads meet your next favorite book. Clara barton rookie biographies rookie biographies. During the american civil war, she organized relief for wounded soldiers and became known as the angel of the battlefield. Clara barton is one of the mostrecognized heroes of the american civil war. Thus claraas she was always calledwas born into a world of adults and, as she later recalled, had no playmates, but in effect six fathers and mothers. Affectionately referred to as the angel of the battlefield, clara barton is the. Clara barton young readers christian library, by david r.
Page 22 i never addressed a colonel as captain, got my cavalry on foot or mounted my infantry information to come in handy in civil and spanishamerican war days. Professional angel, profane, hardtoplease sarah was odd in highly original ways, intentionally waiting until produce was halfrotten before serving it to the family. This book is a biography of clara barton, founder of the american red cross. Presents the life and career of the nurse who, after fearlessly serving on the battlefields of the civil war, founded the american red cross. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. The story of clara barton for young readers kindle edition by evelyn h. Clarissa harlowe barton was a humanitarian who drew inspiration for her strong will and determination from the civil war battlefields. Previous editions by mara, wil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Take a closeup look at clara barton, who bravely nursed soldiers during the civil war. At a time when few women worked outside the home, she became the first woman to hold a government job, as a patent clerk in washington, dc. Jul 10, 2014 clara barton was quite a remarkable woman who volunteered her services during the civil war to help wounded men, founded the first free school in nj, was a fighter for womans rights, one of the first women to hold a government job in washington d. She had been a celebrated teacher and education reformer in her native new england, before moving to washington city in 1854 to. Based on the papers clara barton carefully saved over her lifetime, this biography is. Who was clara barton spinner, stephanie, who hq, groff.
It was on that day that she identified herself with. Founder of the american red cross by augusta stevenson illustrator frank giacoiais from a series of childhood of famous americans. Clara barton famous homeschoolers famous homeschool. The story of clara barton for young readers kindle edition by. See more ideas about clara barton, girl costumes and nurse costume. After a flood, fire, hurricane or other disaster, they distribute food, water and supplies to get the victims back on their feet. Add over one hundred years to the time reference in her story.
Clara barton was born on christmas day in 1821 to captain stephen barton of the massachusetts state militia and homemaker sarah stone barton. Great kids book of the early life of clara barton, as an adult, i also enjoyed it. It was a story of her life from the day she was born to the day she died. Buy a cheap copy of story of clara barton book by zachary kent. Clarissa clara barton was a shy girl who grew up to become a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian.
She would read books to them, write letters to their families for them, talk to them, and support them. Visit or mail traveling clara barton to each of the six sites listed on the document. Clara barton poems, quotations and biography on clara barton poet page. This organization helps those in need, particularly after a natural disaster or those in an emergency situation. Clara barton, the popular name of clarissa harlowe barton 18211912, is best known as the founder of the american red cross. Clara barton american red cross founder whenever disaster strikes, the faithful volunteers of the red cross are there to help. The collection includes the personal papers of clara barton and official records of the american national red cross formerly the american association of the red cross retained by barton during her tenure as president from 1881 to. She was the youngest child of sarah stone and stephen barton. The red cross in peace and war by clara barton free ebook. Home instruction did not stand in the way of regular school of two terms each year of three months each.
In her youth, barton was timid and sensitive, which made household life difficult for barton clara s father was an important member of the town. Clarissa harlowe clara barton december 25, 1821 april 12, 1912 was a pioneer american teacher, patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian. Read all poems of clara barton and infos about clara barton. List of books and articles about clara barton online. Interviews with experts and lively writing deliver the accurate reporting you expect from time for kids. Several times during her life clara barton traveled the country on the. This page was created for and by residents of the clara barton and. Civil war nurse by nancy whitelaw is a powerful biography of civil war nurse, clara barton known to her patients and volunteers as angel of the battlefield. About the book clara barton is perhaps best known as the founder of the red cross. In clara barton, professional angel, elizabeth brown pryor presents a biography of barton that strips away the heroic exterior and reveals a complex and often trying woman.
Clara barton papers, manuscript division, library of congress, washington, d. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Clara barton papers manuscript division 934 clara barton papers. In 1898, barton wrote the book the red cross in peace and war, which. Clara barton was quite a remarkable woman who volunteered her services during the civil war to help wounded men, founded the first free school in nj, was a fighter for womans rights, one of the first women to hold a government job in washington d. She worked as a schoolteacher from 1836 to 1854 and later as a copyist in the u. Clara was born on december 25, 1821 in oxford, massachusetts.
She then established a service of supplies for soldiers and nursed in army camps and on the battlefields. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 a wikipedia article about this author is available barton, clara, 18211912, contrib americas relief expedition to asia minor under the red cross 1896 html at barton, clara, 18211912. Barton was wellread and amassed an extensive book collection that spanned a range of topics, from religious and medical issues of the day to the red cross and. The book tells about the life of clara barton who was a nurse who eventually founder the american red cross. What makes robert quackenbushs biography so superb is the way he tells barton s story as a series of key episodes that reflect her. She began her illustrious career as an educator but found her true calling tending wounded soldiers on and off bloody. To many people, the red cross is a li ght of hope during the darkest days. Clara barton book available online clara bartons children book is now available on line.
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