Clara Barton

Clarissa Harlowe Barton (better known as Clara Barton) (December 25, 1821 (although there is a confusion with her date of birth, as her birth certificate says the 25th, while her family members say that she was born the day before Christmas, the 24th)–April 12, 1912) was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She has been described as having had an "indomitable spirit" and is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.

External links

• Harvard University Library Open Collections Program. Women Working, 1870-1930. Clara Barton (1821-1912). A full-text searchable online database with complete access to publications written by Clara Barton.
• Clara Barton National Historic Site
• Clara Barton Birthplace Museum
• The Barton Center For Diabetes Education, Inc.
• See Clara Barton's House: Home of the American Red Cross for a lesson on Clara Barton from the National Park Service's Teaching with Historic Places.