Eight female supporters and staff members of the IISF, pose for a photograph in 1946 at the International Festival on Washington Street. Two women wear traditional ethnic costumes. Women whose names are identified: second from left, Dr. Layman. Fourth from right: Annie Clo Watson, Executive Director (wearing a corsage). Third from right: Mari Fe...
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1946
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The photo is accompanied by the following text: When this mobile truck x-ray unit arrived in Prague last winter, the gift of American Relief for Czechoslovakia, it was presented to the government in an official ceremony attended by (left to right) Dr. Kruta of the ministry of health, Dr. Jos. Krakes of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Mr. Waitsti...
Created:
1946
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Vlasta Vraz, overseas director of the American Relief for Czechoslovakia, visiting with a group of women in the town of Mokre Lazce in 1946 where the ARC had distributed milk, eggs and cocoa to children in need. This photograph was used in the ACR's 1946 fundraising campaign aimed at raising one million dollars for its activities planned for 1947.
Created:
1946
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.