British Red Cross Society annual report for 1939 with a statement of accounts
Production date
1940
Description
The report contains information on: officials; headquarters report; the capital accounts and income and expenditure accounts for the year ending 31 December 1939; Branch reports from the British Isles; the Red Cross in the Empire; and the International Red Cross.
Some of the main events during 1939 were: an increase in personnel; mobilisation within 48 hours of the outbreak of war; the formation of the War Organisation with the Order of St John; the launch of an appeal for funds by the Duke of Gloucester; continuation of relief in China; and the administration of a grant for Spanish refugees in France.
Some of the main events during 1939 were: an increase in personnel; mobilisation within 48 hours of the outbreak of war; the formation of the War Organisation with the Order of St John; the launch of an appeal for funds by the Duke of Gloucester; continuation of relief in China; and the administration of a grant for Spanish refugees in France.
Collection Type
Archives
Level of Current Record
item
Catalogue Number
RCC/1/29/16