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Month: September 2016

On the Road With Annie T. Allen: Part I

Posted on September 30, 2016 by NERHS

Have you ever wondered what life was really like for Near East Relief workers? Annie T. Allen kept a diary of her trip into the Turkish interior in September 1920. These entries were published in the April 9, 1921 issue of Near East Relief.

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A Few Good Women: Near East Relief’s Female Leaders

Posted on September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 by NERHS

The brave women who worked for Near East Relief were years ahead of their time. This 1922 article showcases just a few of the organization’s pioneering women.

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SAVING LIVES, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES: NEAR EAST FOUNDATION AT 101

Posted on September 13, 2016September 14, 2016 by NERHS

On September 16, 1915, a group of businessmen, educators, and philanthropists met in New York City. Their mission: to save the lives of a suffering people in the Near East. One hundred and one years later, the Near East Foundation celebrates this history with an eye toward the future.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Near East Relief Through the Years

Posted on September 2, 2016 by NERHS

There is enough confusion about this issue that your loyal curator thought it was time for a Dispatch. Let’s demystify the many names of Near East Relief.

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