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Canteen. Mrs. Ann Rankin served as instructor of business women's evening classes at the Tulane Red Cross workrooms. Miss Mary Allen Thompson and Miss Annie Thompson were among the most active workers in the W. S. S. movement. Miss Frances Pilcher. one of the war presidents of the Query Club, Ied several important committees in various war campaigns. Miss Paralee McLester. a former president, assisted at a Southern army camp hostess house. Each member of this pioneer Tennessee club was an active member in pioneer war work and remained in the ranks until "honorably discharged."
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Tennessee and Davidson County Society of Colonial Dames MRS. JAMES II. KIRKLAND. World War President
MRS. JAMES IL. KIRKLAND Maury Henderson! Member of Advisory Council of this Histon-
The Tennesse Society of Colonial Dame- of America. representatives of the earliest patriotism of this country, organized and conducted the first unit for World War relief work in Tennessee.
\ the outbreak of the Spanish. Am ricon War. th . National Society of Colonial Dane - organized within its membership a National Relief Association. the purpose of which was "to co-operate in all measures and to provide necessities and comforts Forcom army and navy in time of war." The officers of the Relief Association were to be the same as those of the National Society of Colonial Dames, but its funds come to be kept in - patate accounts and distributed by the National Treasurer. foo terably. through the American Red Cre. .
Within the organization, sheads prepared to function. the National Treasurer. Washin ton. for- ente the ad ert of the United States into the World War. wrote
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to Mrs. James H. Kirkland. President of the Tennessee Society of Colonial Dames on February 10, 1917, recommending immediate formation of a Tennessee branch of the National Relief Association in Nashville.
The officers of the Tennesse Society of Colonial Dames for the period of the war were: Mrs. James H. Kirkland. President: Mrs. Overton Lea and Mrs. Jame- S. Pilcher. Honorary Presidents: Mrs. Frank W. Ring. First Vice-President: Wrs. A. S. Buchanan, of Memphis. Second Vice-President: Mrs. C. B. Wallace. Corre. sponding Secretary: Mrs. Samuel H. Orr. Recording Secretary; Mrs. Owen Wilson. Treasurer: Mrs. William Duncan. Registrar: and Mrs. J. D. Blanton, Historian.
On February 20, 1917. Mrs. Kirkland called a meeting of the Tennessee Society. at the home of Mrs. Edward Buford, to consider the suggestion of the National Treasurer. The plan was received with entire approval by those present. and the Tennessee branch of the Relief Association was formd with the following officers. who served throughout the war period: Mrs. A. S. Buchanan. State Chairman of World War relief work: Mrs. L. D. Tyson, Chairman of the Knoxville unit: Mrs. Thomas Day. Chairman of the Memphis unit: Mrs. D. T. Montague. Chairman of the Chattanooga unit: and Mrs. Robert F. Jackson. Chairman of the Nashville unit.
At the bidding of the National Society. the Colonial Dames of Nashville and Davidson County entered at once upon their work. Mrs. Robert F. Jackson was elected permanent Chairman of the Nashville unit; Mrs. J. D. Blanton, Vice-Chair- man; Mrs. Samuel H. Orr, Treasurer: and Mrs. C. B. Wallace. Secretary. In reply to requests. the National headquarters of the American Red Cross sent plans for organization, patterns for hospital garments and directions for surgical dressings. In a short time a charter for a Red Cross unit was granted and the affiliation with the National Red Cross organization was completed. AH of this took place several months before America entered the World War.
The Colonial Dames' Auxiliary was the pathfinder in Davidson County for United States World War relief work. At the time of their entrance into this field of endeavor there were only three Red Cross chapters in the State. The honor of forming the first auxiliary of Red Cross relief work in Tennessee. with its various departments of surgical dressings. hospital garments, knitting and first-aid classes. after the entrance of the United States into the World War, belongs to the Nashville and Tennessee Society of Colonial Dames, with Mrs. James H. Kirkland as leader.
The week in which President Wilson made his great appeal to Congress for a declaration of war found the Tennessee Colonial Dames already mobilized: and when war was declared on April 6. 1917. they were ready for service. For some time previous to the United States' declaration of war this organization had been giving aid to France, England and Belgium.
Immediately after America's entrance into the war Mrs. James H. Kirkland, President, Tennessee Society of Colonial Dames. sent the following telegram to President Woodrow Wilson from that organization:
"The Tennessee Society of Colonial Dames of America. founded to stimulate a spirit of true patriotism and love of country, wishes through its officers and board of managers to extend to President Wilson hearty endorsement of his action in the present crisis and pledges him loyal support."
An immediate reply came from the President. expressing his appreciation for the message and its sentiment. This body of women kept their promise during the war period. regardless of any sacrifice.
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The first war work undertaken by the National Society of Colonial Dames was The equipment of two hospitals for the United States Navy. The Tennessee Society Wantijbuted >1.251.25 to this fund as its quota of the $50.000 raised by the National society. One of the means employed in raising the local fund was the inauguration of informal gather ings at the homes of the Nashville Colonial Dames. where each guest brought her knitting and a cash contribution. Refreshments at these gatherings con- formed to the strictest food regulations and the only topics of discourse were those relating to World War propaganda.
Wallace School generously gave all space needed. and headquarters for Red Cross work of the Nash- ville Colonial Dames was opened in February. 1917. Appropriate lectures were delivered in the chapel. Executive offices, and workrooms for hospital gar- ments. surgical dressings, knitting and hrst-aid classes were maintained.
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The Vanderbilt Aid Society and the Vanderbilt Woman's Club were invited to assist the Nashville Colomal Dames in this work. Mrs. G. W. Neely was elected chairman to represent both organizations in Red Cross work. Mrs. Samuel H. Orr and Mrs. Claude Waller were appointed chairmen of a committee to solicit supplies and funds for beginning the work. Many of the members gave $10 toward this supply fund. and other dona- tions were so generous that the work was started immediately. Sewing machines were borrowed and rented for the Hospital Garment room at Wallace School. The ballroom was appropriately fitted up for the Surgical Dressings Department. which was conducted under the supervision of Mrs W. A. Bryan. Nashville women who were not members of any of the organizations rep- resented were also invited to assist in the Red Cross work. From a very modest beginning the work be. gan in a short time to assume important propor- tions, and the output per day of each department was daily increased.
Speakers of prominence made addresses in the workrooms, stimulating the spirit of patriotism and informing the workers of the needs of the hour. The work grew to such large proportions that those in charge were not contented with using mere paper instructions and sent to National Headquarters at Washington for a complete set of finished garments. which was used by the Colonial Dames Auxiliary during the entire period of their work and was pre- sented to the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross, formed several months later. as their first model.
Mrs. W. A. Bryan and Mrs. Edward W. Foster personally supervised the organi- zation of Red Cross auxiliaries at Hendersonville, at Hadley's Bend. on Brick Church Pike. at the Hermitage, and at Donelson. in February. 1917.
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WORLD WAR. 1914-1919
WALLACE "
UNIVERSITY
COLONIAL DAMES WHO SERVED IN THE PIONEER RED CROSS ORGANIZATION OF TENNESSEE
From left to right, bottom row: Mrs. Frank W. Ring (Fannie Gale) : Mrs. Robert F. Jack- son ( Mannie Baxter), President of Unit; Mrs. James H. Kirkland (Mary Henderson). Presi- dent of Tennessee Organization: Mrs. Claud Waller (Martha Nelson) who cut the first garment made in Davidson County in the World War; Mrs. Bruce Douglas (Ella Kirkman).
Top row, left to right: Mrs. C. B. Wallace ( Mary Barbour), State Secretary of Tennessee Organization: Mrs. W. A. Bryan (Emma Berry) ; Mrs. Whiteloord R. Cole (Mary Bass) : Mrs. Edward West Foster (Susie Cockrill), one of first organizers of County: Mrs. Samnel 11. Orr ( Mary Thompson) : and Mrs. G. M. Neely ( Mamie Robinson).
When the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed and its headquarters opened in July, 1917. the Nashville members of the Colonial Dames became an auxiliary of that organization, and under Mrs. J. D. Blanton, Chairman, they met each Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce and Hermitage Club work- rooms with a splendid per cent of the membership represented.
Members of the Colonial Dames who, by virtue of their knowledge of the work. were selected to be officers of the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross, were: Mrs. Robert F. Jackson, Director of Women's Work: Mrs. Frank W. Ring, Supervisor of Surgical Dressings: Mrs. Harry W. Evans. Commandant of the Emer- gency Canteen Service, Nashville Chapter; Mrs. Jesse M. Overton, Chairman of the Red Cross Motor Corps; and Mrs. C. B. Wallace, Chairman of the Communication Service.
The Colonial Dames had representatives on the Woman's Committee. Council of National Defense, practically all of whom served as leaders of some war activity: the League for Women's Service: War Savings organizations; in all house-to-house canvasses for war activity; registration for war service and for student nurses; in all Red Cross drives; Y. M. C. A. campaigns; French, Belgian, Armenian and Civilian relief work and the several book campaigns.
In the Liberty Loan campaigns the Colonial Dames took an active part. both in the buying and the selling of bonds. Booths were maintained by them, and rep- resentatives from the membership acted as bond salesmen every day during the five Liberty Loan drives in Davidson County. Over $100.000.00 in bonds were
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VANDERBIL LUNDI PIONEER RED CROSS WORKERS AT WALLACE SCHOOL. LE BRI ARY. 1917.
Mis. G. M. Vees Clangian-General: VI. W. 11. " bonne Swing Dependent: Mis. Rutu- E. Potte and Mrs. Richard Bair. Chair My Support Sp - Upation : Mis. MePhenter- Glasgow Gangje Keith, Vice Chair- Do Some of M. C. S. Brown. and Mrs. J. L. Stevenson Chain of Knitting Department: Nj w 11. Witt. Ws. R. H. Lacey. Mrs. D. G. Hart. Wis. H. C. Talman. Whs. J. T. McGill. M. J. A. Da Mis Clarence Dixon. Mrs. I. B. Bond. Mis, Dan MeGu in al Mis. 11. B. Con Ah- Fog re H il. Wis, WHE C. Cherry.
bought and sold by the Nashville organization. Their sale of thrift stamp- amounted to the sam of $65,000. Mis. Owen Wilson and Mrs. Len B. Fite were chairman of booth- for the sale of bonds and thrift stamps for the society.
Members of the Colonial Dames who held prominent offices in other patriotic organizations were: Mrs. James H. Kirkland. President. Chairman of War Savings and Thrift Stamp organization for Nashville, Director of women's organizations in the second campaign for books for soldiers. Director in the War Savings Associa- tion. Vice-Chairman of Davidson County for Fourth Liberty Loan. a Director of the Emergency Hospital for Vanderbilt University. Director of the spectacular Fourth Liberty Loan parade. in which thousands participated. and a member of the Ten- nessee Budget Committee for the W. S. S. organization. Mrs. Frank W. Ring was supervisor and instructor in surgical dressings for the Nashville Chapter. American Red Cross, from the opening in Jul. 1917. until the close in June. 1919. Mrs. Robert F. Jackson was Director of Women's Work of the Nashville Chapter. Ameri- ran Red Cross, during the entire period of organization, Mrs. Guilford Dudley was Tennessee Chairman of Woman's Liberty Loan Committee of First. Second and Third Loans and member of the National Woman's Liberty Loan Committee during the period of the war: member of the State Board. Woman's Committee. National Council of Defense: National Publicity Chairman for Fouth and Fifth Liberty Loans, and a member of the State Executive Board of W. S. S. Mrs. Jesse M. Over- lon was Tennessee Chairman for the National League for Women's Service. County Chairman of Third Liberty Loan, and City and County Chairman of Fourth Liberty Loan. Mrs. Harry W. Evans was State Chairman of Navy Comforts Committee. and Commandant of Emergency Canteen Service. Nashville Chapter. Red Cross, Mrs
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TABLEAUX, ON THE LAWN OF MRS. E. W. FOSTER
At the Home Coming of the Tennessee soldiers. A. E. F .. designed by members of Colonial Dames. Children impersonators in the tableaux were: W. A. Bryan, Jr .. Fielding Yost, Jr .. Alice Holman. Elizabeth Bryan and Polly Orr.
Alex. S. Caldwell was State Chairman of Food Production and Conservation for Woman's Committee, National Council of Defense; originator of food pledge cards. and World War President of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Percy Warner was President of the Tennessee and Davidson County Army Comfort League and State four-minute speaker.
The Colonial Dames were in the line of march of the returning soldiers of the A. E. F., and as a welcome-home booth they fitted up the lawn of Mrs. E. W. Foster, one of the members, to represent a colonial drawing room. Children were cos- tumed in the picturesque style of old colonial days. Polly Orr was quaintly attired at Betsy Ross. and Fielding Yost, Jr., impersonated George Washington
Forty-five sons from families of the Tennessee Society of Colonial Dames served in the United States Army and Navy. and when the World War was over there were six gold stars in the service flag of the Nashville Society. The two Regimental Colonels of Nashville were sons of Tennessee and Davidson County Colonial Dames. Colonel Luke Lea, of the 114th Field Artillery. A. E. F., is the son of Mrs. Overton Lea. and Colonel Harry Berry. of the 115th Field Artillery, A. E. F .. is the son of Mrs Horatio Berry.
Davidson County Dames who were active throughout the World War in every form of service and pioneers of World War activities in Tennessee Red Cross work were:
Mrs. T. F. P. Allison, Mrs. J. M. Anderson, Mrs. John M. Bass, Mrs. Horatio Berry. Mrs. W. W. Berry, Mrs. J. D. Blanton, Mrs. J. C. Bradford. Mrs. C. S. Brown. Mrs. W. A. Bryan. Mrs. Alex. S. Caldwell. Mrs. James E. Caldwell. Sr., Mrs. Leslie Cheek, Mrs. F. H. Clymer. Mrs. H. B. Cochrane, Mrs. Whitefoord R. Cole. Mrs. L. M. Coleman, Mrs J. G. Creveling. Jr .. Mrs. William C. Dake, Mrs. Henry Dickinson, Mrs. J. L. Dismukes, Mrs. Bruce Douglas, Mrs. Byrd Douglas. Mrs. Guilford Dudley. Mrs. William Duncan, Mrs. Arthur Evans. Mrs. Harry W. Evans, Mrs. F. G. Ewing, Mrs. W. G. Ewing. Mrs. L. B. Fite. Mrs. Sophia Fitts. Mrs. E. W. Foster, Mrs. Mary Washington Frazer. Mrs. Laura C. Gillespie. Mrs. Hallum Goodloe, Mrs. R. J. Gordon. Mrs. Margaret L. Hoyt Hicks, Mrs. George Hillman. Mrs. H. C. Horton, Mrs.
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J. W. Howard. Mrs. William Hume. Mrs. Robert F. Jackson. Mrs. Norman Kirkman. Mrs. Overton Lea. Mr -. W. T. Manning. Mr -. Andrew Marshall. Mrs. G. M. Neely. Mrs. W. E. Norvell, Mr- Samuel Hl. Orr. Mrs. Jesse M. Overton, Mrs. C. B. Parmer, Mrs. Bruce R. Payne, Mr -. T. H. Payne, Mrs. J. Reed Pearson, Mrs. W. K. Phillips. Mrs. James S. Pilcher. Mrs. Lucyus E. Polk. Mrs. Frank W. Ring. Mrs. J. O. Rust. Mrs. D. R. Stubblefield, Mrs. John Thompson. Mrs. George N. Tillman. Mrs. II. C. Tohman. Mrs. Charles C. Trabue. Mrs. C. B. Wallace. Mrs. Clande Waller. Mrs. Percy Warner. Mrs. George A. Washington. Mrs. Joseph I. Washington, Mrs. F. W. Webster. Mrs. John P. Williams, Mrs, O. Il. Wilson. Mrs. Louis G. Wood, Mrs. Fielding Yast. Miss Cornelia Dismukes, Miss Mary Ewing. Miss Mattie Fletcher, Miss Susie Gentry. Miss Rebecca Jones, Miss Elizabeth Kirkland. Miss Elizabeth Lea. Wiss Prudence Polk and Miss Mary Webb.
Mrs. James H. Kirkland. President of the Tennessee Society, Colonial Dames, was chosen later to lead many other patriotic activities. Her ability to organize women workers was conspicuous in every war movement. The utmost confidence was placed in her as a leader. because she required no member of her committee lo make a sacrifice that she was not willing to share. Mrs. Kirkland's patriotic cu- deavors began before America entered the conflict. and she gave of her time and Irength. as faithfully as any soldier in the army, until the close of the war period. 1- a member of the Advisory Council of this volume she ably assisted in the raising of fund- for its publication.
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Vanderbilt Unit
MRS. ROBERT F. JACKSON, President
The Vanderbilt Unit of the Red Cross was organized before the Nashville Chap- ter. The organization was affected in February of 1917 for the purpose of aiding French hospitals. The work of this unit began one week following the organization of the Colonial Dames. the pioneer Red Cross unit of Tennessee. The Vanderbilt Unit membership was made up of women from the Vanderbilt University. Vander- bilt Aid Society and the Vanderbilt Woman's Club. Mrs. Robert F. Jackson was elected president of this unit, and when the Nashville Chapter was organized she was made chairman of Woman's Work in that organization, and was succeeded by Mrs. Jesse M. Overton, who continued to serve as president of the Vanderbilt unit until the close of the Nashville Red Cross headquarters.
The pioneer officers of the Vanderbilt Red Cross Unit, organized in July, 1917, were: Mrs. G. M. Neely. Chairman of activities; Mrs. J. T. McGill, Secretary, and Mrs. George E. Bennie, Treasurer.
The Executive Committee was composed of Mrs. James H. Kirkland. Mrs. E. W. Cole. Mrs. A. Loveman, Mrs. Robert F. Jackson, Mrs. B. F. Wilson, and Mrs. Jesse M. Overton.
The committee on organization from the Vanderbilt Aid Society, which met at Wallace School for Red Cross work before the Nashville Chapter opened, was com- posed of the following: Mrs. James H. Kirkland, Mrs. Jo B. Morgan, Mrs. A. B Hill. Mrs. C. B. Wallace, Mrs. John A. Witherspoon. Mrs. George E. Bennie, Mrs. Arthur B. Ransom, Mrs. Jesse H. Thomas, Mrs. J. M. Anderson, Mrs. John Bell Keeble. Mrs. Richard Barr. Mrs. McPheeters Glasgow, Mrs. Edward T. Seay, Mrs. J. T. McGill, and Mrs. G. M. Neely.
The committee on organization from the Vanderbilt Woman's Club. which met at Wallace School for Red Cross work, was composed of the following members: Mrs. J. H. Stevenson, Mrs. Bert Young, Mrs. Granbery Jackson, Mrs. E. A. Rudiman, Mrs. C. S. Brown, Mrs. W. H. Schnerman, Mrs. J. T. Altman, Mrs. Jack Wither- spoon, Mrs. W. H. Witt, Mrs. Robert Caldwell, Mrs. Clarence Dixon, and Mrs. O. N. Bryan.
The committee on surgical supplies and bandages included these: Mrs. Richard Barr and Mrs. Rufus E. Fort, Chairmen; Mrs. J. A. Witherspoon, Mrs. McPheeters Glasgow. Mrs. Henry Morgan, Mrs. Hazel Padgett, Mrs. J. T. Altman, Mrs. W. H. Witt. Mrs. W. C. Dixon, Mrs. Jack Witherspoon, Mrs. O. N. Bryan, and Mrs. D. G. Hart.
Mrs. C. S. Brown and Mrs. J. H. Stevenson were Chairmen of the Knitting Committee, and Mrs. W. H. Schnerman was Chairman of the Sewing Committee.
Mrs. Schuerman's committee on hospital garments, at headquarters of Nash- ville Chapter, American Red Cross, was as follows: Mrs. G. M. Neelv. Mrs. Jesse M. Overton, Mrs. Henry E. Colton. Mrs. P. D. Houston, Mrs. J. A. Witherspoon. Mrs. W. C. Dixon. Mrs. Jesse H. Thomas, Mrs. Thomas G. Garrett, Mrs. Robert
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Uwont Mrs. W. H. Hibbett. Mrs. Hamilton Love. Mrs. Thomas Park s. Mrs. George 1. Bente. Mrs. John Trotwood Moore. Mrs. St wart Campbell. Mrs. A. W. Brandt. VIS. M. M. Cecil. Mis. thecar Waldkirch. Mrs. I. P. Salter. Mrs. W. S. H. Armis- stead. Mrs. W. 1. Ogden. Mrs. Ellis C. Huggins. Mrs. Charles F. Anderson. Mrs. 1. H. Stevenson. Mrs: A. B. Hill. Mrs. R. B. Stocle. Mr -. John E. Dunn. Mrs. J. T. Matill. Mrs. Bert Young, Mrs. Robert Armistead, Mrs. Harry Hartupee. Mrs. F. 1. Wilkerson. Mr . John B Atchison. Mrs. I. M. Anderson. and Mrs. George Martin. This committee worked each Friday at the Nashville Chapter. A. R. C. headquar- the until the close of the workrooms.
Work in surgical dressings was conducted at Wallace School. Mrs. B. F. Wilson plade a large donation for the purchase of raw materials for this department during 0- pioneer struggles in February. 1917. The wholesale dry goods firms of Nash- ville made liberal donations of gauze and cotton at the same time.
The Charter members of the Vanderbilt Surgical Dressings Unit were: Mrs. Jo B. Morgan. Mrs. J. M. Anderson. Mrs. Irving Chase. Mrs. Bailey Rice. Mrs. Thomas G. Garrett. Mrs. Sam Underwood. Mrs. O. N. Bryan. Mrs. J. H. Stevenson, Mrs. R. B. Steele. Mrs. E. A Rudiman. Mrs. P. D. Houston. Mrs. A. B. Hill. Mrs. Thomas Parkes. Mrs. Oscar Waldkirch, and Mrs, W. C. Dixon.
1 large class in first aid was established by Dr. J. A. Witherspoon, assisted by Dr. W. C. Dixon. They were pioneer instructors in this work in Nashville.
At the opening of the Woman's Work Department. Nashville Chapter. American Red Cross. in August. 1917. the Vanderbilt Unit affiliated with that organization and removed from Wallace School to the Chapter headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. Mrs. Robert F. Jackson, President. was the director of this department for the Nashville Chapter.
The record of work turned out by the Vanderbilt Unit was an enviable one. the workers having given themselves to their tasks of mercy unremittingly from the time of the first call for service. Mrs. M. M. Cecil, one of the first instructors in knitting in Davidson County. did exceptional work with this unit. Mrs. Lewis Baxter was among the one hundred per cent workers for the Vanderbilt Unit.
The Vanderbilt Aid Society was one of the organizations which made possible the War Salvage Association. of which Mrs. G. M. Neely was Supervisor. The members of the Vanderbilt organizations were among the most ardent supporters of all patriotic work done in the county. Their pioneer work in the Vanderbilt Unit equipped them for efficient work later. Mrs. G. W. Neely served as Chairman of World War Activities for the Vanderbilt Vid Society, and Mrs. Granbery Jackson as Chairman of the Vanderbilt Woman's Club. Mrs. Jackson and her committee sold $10.000 in War Savings Stamps in the Thrift Stamp campaign in June. 1918. She received the hearty support of all members of this organization when she served as chairman of hostesses for the Soldiers" and Sailors" Rest Room of the State Va- tional League for Woman's Service.
Mrs. Jackson was chairman of the team which raised the largest amount of funds for the War Salvage Association: chairman-general for Davidson County for the 1919 Fourth Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. at which time the largest number of members during the entire period of the war were enrolled. Several other small committees were directed by Mrs. Jackson, whose ability reflected credit to the or- ganization.
Mrs. Jackson established a reputation during the World War for raising funds for war relief work which could not be excelled. She drew the remotest corner in
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the city in the allotment of places by the captains of the Fourth Liberty Loan. but she and her committee gained first place in Zone Two in the selling of Liberty Bonds. In recognition of this splendid reputation. Mrs. Jackson was unanimously elected by the members of the Advisory Council of this volume as their leader in securing funds for publication. She brought this stupendous task to a successful conclusion This work was done purely as a labor of love and in order to stimulate historic in- terest and the pride she felt in the achievements of her county.
MRS. GRANBERY JACKSON ( Margaret Early) Chairman of Advisory Council of this History
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Tennessee and Davidson County Navy Comforts Committee
MRS. HARRY W. EVANS. World War President
MRS. HARRY W. EVANS ( Marie Horton) Member of Advisory Council of this History.
The first concerted World War work of the women of Tennessee was done by the Nawy Comforts Committee. the pioneer World War patriotic organization in the State. This committee served under the United States Navy League, at Washington. When America entered the World War. the Navy, with many new recruits, was called into immediate action for picket duty and mine laying along the coasts, and the demand for woolen comforts for the men at this time was imperative.
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