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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Clara Barton (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Nurses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells the story of the women nurses during the Civil War, including Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton. From "Civil War Nurse" edited by John R. Brumgardt.
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Other

About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Clara Barton.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Clara Barton

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Clara Barton

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
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Other

Clara Barton: Women in History

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: Clara Barton for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Clara Barton who was a Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Northern Homefront

For Students 5th - 8th
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Pennsylvanians and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the relationship between Pennsylvanians and the environment through this detailed, historical account which contains links to audio, video, pictorial images of the era.