The American National Red Cross Bulletin Vol. I No. 2 April 1906

The second issue of The American National Red Cross Bulletin published in April 1906 continues to provide valuable insights into the organization's expanding role in humanitarian efforts during the early 20th century. As part of the American Red Cross's outreach to the public this bulletin highlights the organization’s activities focusing on its efforts in disaster relief public health and the training of volunteers to support emergency services. Given the timing of this issue following the devastating San Francisco earthquake in April 1906 the bulletin likely emphasizes the Red Cross's immediate response to the disaster which left tens of thousands homeless and caused widespread devastation. The American Red Cross under the leadership of its then-President Mabel T. Boardman played a key role in coordinating aid distributing supplies and providing medical and psychological support to victims of the earthquake. This issue would have served to update the public on the organization’s ongoing relief efforts and encourage further donations and volunteer participation.