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Solferino (1859) - Print, Library of Congress collection

Solferino (1859) - Print, Library of Congress collection

W41882 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Kratke. Solferino (1859) written in pencil

The battle of Solferino - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

The battle of Solferino - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC, L'Illustration, 1859. Group title: General, France. Gift; American National ... More

Dunant, (Jean) Henri (1828-1910). A Swiss author and philanthropist, founder of the Red Cross society. He was born in Geneva and conceived the idea of founding a society for aiding wounded soldiers while visiting the scene of the battle of Solferino. He wrote "Un Souvenir de Solferino" in 1862, and delivered lectures advocating relief in war before the society of public utility in Geneva. Soon afterward a meeting was held in that city which resulted in the Geneva Convention (1864) and the establishment of a permanent international committee. In 1864 the cooperation of 10 governments had been obtained, and the Red Cross society was officially established (Aug. 22, 1864). Dunant bestowed his entire fortune on various charities. In 1901 he shared the first Nobel peace prize with Frederic Passy

Dunant, (Jean) Henri (1828-1910). A Swiss author and philanthropist, f...

Title from Red Cross caption card. Classification: Personnel. On caption card: Sent to International News Service, 8/25/39. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General information about the America... More

General view of the great battle of Solferino thirteen miles of fighting! / / Lang & Laing Lith ; from a sketch by Chevalier Giacomelli.

General view of the great battle of Solferino thirteen miles of fighti...

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The first ambulance. On the field of Solferino

The first ambulance. On the field of Solferino

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC, L'Illustration. Group title: Ambulance Italy. Used in: Ex. to Div. Bulletin ... More