British Red Cross Society annual report for 1953 with a statement of accounts
Production date
1954
Description
The report contains information on: officials; honours awarded in 1953; the strength and activity of the Branches in England and Wales; the Princess Royal's overseas tour; first aid; nursing; blood transfusion; welfare; auxiliary hospitals, homes and settlements; associate membership of the Society; the British Junior Red Cross; training; Red Cross conferences; relief overseas; and a statement of accounts for the year ending 31 December 1953.
Some of the main events during 1953 were: flooding on the east coast; the Princess Royal's visit to the West Indies; providing first aid at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, patron and president of the British Red Cross; and providing assistance to the sick, wounded and prisoners of war in Korea.
Some of the main events during 1953 were: flooding on the east coast; the Princess Royal's visit to the West Indies; providing first aid at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, patron and president of the British Red Cross; and providing assistance to the sick, wounded and prisoners of war in Korea.
Collection Type
Archives
Level of Current Record
item
Catalogue Number
RCC/1/29/30