![]() ![]() Barton is listed as one of the 57 Wonder Women of History and appeared in six issues of the featured Wonder Woman series concept containing stories about famous and groundbreaking women. This genre intended to celebrate achievements in medical research and practice as well as inspire readers to pursue careers in medical sciences (Hansen, 2004). When critics considered funding unacceptably depleted on this population, Barton deliberated this effort to be moral necessity (Evans, 2003).īarton – one of the Wonder Women of HistoryĪs comic books gained widespread attention and popularity in the 1940’s depicting superhero-, science fiction-, and fantasy-based characters, the “true adventure” genre portrayed real-life medical history icons. Under Barton’s lead, and despite widespread criticism, the American Red Cross provided relief to 30,000 African Americans left impoverished following a massive hurricane hitting the South Carolina coast in 1893. Although it wouldn’t be until 1882, after tireless lobbying and campaigning due to America’s reluctance to involvement in foreign treaties, Barton obtained its signature to the Geneva Convention and ultimately the “American Amendment.” This action expanded the scope of the new American Red Cross to support victims of war as well as natural disasters. This organization could sustain the efforts she exercised in the Civil War but on a much larger scale. In 1870, at the start of the Franco-Prussian war, Barton witnessed the International Red Cross in action. This led to the identification of over 22,000 missing men (“Founder”, 2022).įrom battlefield relief to disaster relief In additional war efforts, Barton wrote to families in search of soldiers prompting Abraham Lincoln to direct missing persons inquiries directly to Barton herself. Although it took a year, she influenced government leaders to allow her on battle and hospital grounds in direct lines of fire. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, Barton recognized the need and took action to supply relief articles and support to wounded soldiers (Evans, 2003). ![]() Barton went on to hold teaching and government clerk roles in times when men strictly dominated those fields (Updike, 2000). It was then the foundation was laid fostering a lifelong commitment to recognizing and filling needs of others. Most commonly known as the founder of the American Red Cross, Barton held the roles of teacher, patriot, heroine, feminist, civil rights activist, humanitarian, and most notably, Civil War nurse and Angel of the Battlefield.Įven at 11 years old, Barton was known to provide care for her brother bedridden with a head injury. In honor of Women’s History Month, and in celebration of HPU’s Nursing Program approval, we’re highlighting the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton. By Colleen Foy, Wanek Center Librarian, Nursing and Natural Sciences Liaison ![]()
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