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Humanitarian assistance, American.

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

"A Call to the American People...", Undated

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Identifier: 1000.222.1.6
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"...Material Aid for Indochina." An impassioned call for monetary donations for the purchase of mine detectors, medical supplies and food for over 6 million Vietnamese people living in the areas recently liberated. Flyer includes a clip-and-mail section for donations, contact information, and volunteer opportunities.

Dates: Undated

Letter from Dorothy Parker to Friend, 1945-06-23

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.55
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Letter from Dorothy Parker, Acting Chairman of the Spanish Refugee Appeal, appealing for urgently needed funds to be sent to France and distributed through the Unitarian Service Committee.

Dates: 1945-06-23

Letter from Dorothy Parker to Friend, 1945-07-27

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.55
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"Dear Friend of the Spanish Republican Exiles: George Seldes has courageously pointed out through the years how distorted are many reports of great historical events. No great event was ever more distorted in the American press than the war in Spain...." Appeal for donations. On verso, a list of national sponsors.

Dates: 1945-07-27

United American Spanish Aid Committee, 1941-01-07

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.69
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Press release in which Abraham Flexnor reaffirms his sponsorship of the American Rescue Ship Mission. Includes a supportive quote by Ernest Hemingway, sent from Cuba to Helen R. Bryan.

Dates: Issued: 1941-01-07

What Has Happened to the Valiant..., 1945

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Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.74
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"...Spanish Fighters for Democracy. A Statement by Orson Welles on Spanish Republicans." Includes reproductions of telegrams, letters and newspaper articles about the dire need for medical aid, food, clothes, etc for the political refugees.

Dates: 1945