British Red Cross Society annual report for 1962 with a statement of accounts
Production date
1963
Description
The report contains information on: disater relief at home and abroad; services to the sick and wounded of Armed Forces; service to the ex-service war disabled; first aid, nursing and welfare activities; instruction and training; Branches in British overseas territories; international activities; youth and juniors in the Society; stores and supply, appeals, publicity; financial report and accounts; council, executive committee and sub-committees; National Headquarters officers; Branches at home and overseas; honours awarded in 1962; homes and settlements; and statistics.
Some of the main events during 1962 were: the retirement of the Earl of Woolton as chairman of the executive committee and the appointment of Lord Inchyra as his successor; responding to an earthquake in Iran; and the distribution of clothing in Hong Kong following typhoon Wanda.
Some of the main events during 1962 were: the retirement of the Earl of Woolton as chairman of the executive committee and the appointment of Lord Inchyra as his successor; responding to an earthquake in Iran; and the distribution of clothing in Hong Kong following typhoon Wanda.
Collection Type
Archives
Level of Current Record
item
Catalogue Number
RCC/1/29/39