Nellie’s busy vacation at the Birds’ Nest comes to an end — with a few special surprises.
Stories
Vacation at the Birds’ Nest (Part 2): A Day in the Life
Nellie’s visit to the Birds’ Nest continues with a busy day in the life of the orphans.
FROM THE DESK OF NELLIE MILLER: Vacation at the Birds’ Nest (Part 1)
Near East Relief worker Nellie Miller loved to visit the little “birdies” at the Birds’ Nest Orphanage.
In a Little Boy’s Face: One Family’s Story of Survival and Discovery
The people that were lucky enough to survive the Armenian Genocide faced difficult obstacles and painful choices. For brave families like the Karjians, survival was only the beginning.
The Orphans’ Doctor: Mabel Elliott (Part II)
Dr. Mabel Elliott was a physician with American Women’s Hospitals. She joined Near East Relief on loan from AWH in 1919, and served NER until October 1923. Elliott’s work with NER took her to the most dangerous and desperate places: Marash, Ismid, Alexandropol, the Greek Islands.
The Orphans’ Doctor: Mabel Elliott and Near East Relief
Dr. Mabel Elliott was a physician with American Women’s Hospitals. She joined Near East Relief on loan from AWH in 1919, and served NER until October 1923. Elliott’s work with NER took her to the most dangerous and desperate places: Marash, Ismid, Alexandropol, the Greek Islands. The intrepid Dr. Elliott was a true public health pioneer. Part 1 in a two-part series!
Charles V. Vickrey and the Golden Rule
Charles Vernon Vickrey joined the committee that would become Near East Relief as an early member in 1915. As General Secretary, Vickrey oversaw Near East Relief’s groundbreaking promotional campaigns.
Daughter of Freedom: Zadi’s Story
Learn how Zadi made the journey from Near East Relief orphan to American child, capturing the heart of a nation in the process.
