Mary Watts collection, 1917-1918

. Partially printed and typed receipt from the American Red Cross War Finance Committee to "Mrs. Henry Walls"; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., 1917 June 30

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Mary Watts donated five dollars in cash to the American Red Cross War Finance Committee during a fundraising event denoted as the "Red Cross Week" as evident by a pencil mark checking the corresponding box. This a templated receipt with sections for personalization and interspersed is a message that "Acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the patriotic contribution . . . towards the Red Cross War Fund." The receipt bears the stamp signature of "William G. McAdoo," former United States Secretary of Treasury and chairman of the Red Cross Committee of the Treasury Department.

. Partially printed and typed receipt from the American Red Cross War Finance Committee to "Mrs. Henry Walls"; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., 1917 June 30

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Mary Watts donated five dollars in cash to the American Red Cross War Finance Committee during a fundraising event denoted as the "Red Cross Week" as evident by a pencil mark checking the corresponding box. This a templated receipt with sections for personalization and interspersed is a message that "Acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the patriotic contribution . . . towards the Red Cross War Fund." The receipt bears the stamp signature of "William G. McAdoo," former United States Secretary of Treasury and chairman of the Red Cross Committee of the Treasury Department.

. Typed letter from Clara D. Noyes to Mary Watts with a certification; Washington, D.C. , 1917 July 17

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Letter and accompanying certification card sent to Mary Watts from the Director of the Bureau of Nursing Service, Clara D. Noyes, informing her that she "satisfactorily" completed a course in the "Preparation of Red Cross Surgical Dressings." The letter is on printed American Red Cross Nursing Service stationery. The accompanying card was printed on cardstock, certifying that Mary Watts "has received a course of eight lessons in the preparation of surgical supplies under the auspices of the American Red Cross," dated July 7, 1917. Both the date and "Mary Watts" were written in pencil and the items bear stamp signatures of Clara D. Noyes. The accompanying envelope has a return address of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Red Cross located in Pennsylvania.

. Typed letter from Clara D. Noyes to Mary Watts with a certification; Washington, D.C. , 1917 July 17

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Letter and accompanying certification card sent to Mary Watts from the Director of the Bureau of Nursing Service, Clara D. Noyes, informing her that she "satisfactorily" completed a course in the "Preparation of Red Cross Surgical Dressings." The letter is on printed American Red Cross Nursing Service stationery. The accompanying card was printed on cardstock, certifying that Mary Watts "has received a course of eight lessons in the preparation of surgical supplies under the auspices of the American Red Cross," dated July 7, 1917. Both the date and "Mary Watts" were written in pencil and the items bear stamp signatures of Clara D. Noyes. The accompanying envelope has a return address of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Red Cross located in Pennsylvania.

. Partially printed, typed letter from Florence Marshall to Mary Watts; Washington, D.C. , 1917 August 7

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Letter from the Director of the Woman's Bureau to Mary Watts, noting that Watts' sample surgical dressings had been "received, inspected and passed," but missing was her recommendation by the instructor with whom she completed the practice work. This letter is on American Red Cross War Council stationery and bears the stamp signature by Florence Marshall, evident as her name appears directly on top of her title.

. Partially printed, typed letter from Florence Marshall to Mary Watts; Washington, D.C. , 1917 August 7

Box 2, WWI Small Collections, Folder 3

Letter from the Director of the Woman's Bureau to Mary Watts, noting that Watts' sample surgical dressings had been "received, inspected and passed," but missing was her recommendation by the instructor with whom she completed the practice work. This letter is on American Red Cross War Council stationery and bears the stamp signature by Florence Marshall, evident as her name appears directly on top of her title.