| RED CROSS AID TO VICTIMS OF HALIFAX Red Cross workers load blankets and mattresses into trucks. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5176 |
| Catalog #: | 367871 | |
| Clip Number: | 367871-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 237 N | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1916 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Philanthropy / Charitable Giving | |
| Description: | RED CROSS AID TO VICTIMS OF HALIFAX Red Cross workers load blankets and mattresses into trucks. Disasters/social services. Hallifax, Nova Scotia, Canada where there was an explosion of ammunition in 1916 which caused great damage in the surrounding area. United States Red Cross sends aid to victims of Halifax. Mattresses & blankets are being sent to the victims. New York mattress company truck being loaded. Big stacks of mattresses (looks like "the princess & the pea") are even piled on top ot the cab! Another truck from Boston backs up in foreground, it is piled high with pillows & blankets. Shot of worker moving mattresses strapped to a hand truck, other workers around, many more mattresses in background piled up. Disaster relief, charity donations | |
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