The American Red Cross Magazine (Vol. 8, No. 2, April 1913)

Step into an early‑twentieth‑century newsroom and hear the American Red Cross speak for itself. This issue opens with a detailed roll‑call of the organization’s senior officers, from former president William H. Taft to the military doctors representing the Army and Navy, giving listeners a sense of the era’s high‑profile commitment to humanitarian work. A brief note explains the shift from “Bulletin” to “Magazine,” promising sturdier paper and a fresh “Opinion and Comment” section that invites public feedback.

Beyond the directory, the audio brings to life the Red Cross’s practical concerns: a printable bequest form that guided donors in leaving legacies, a vivid account of Mayor Gaynor’s flood‑relief committee after the 1912 Mississippi River disaster, and colorful illustrations of recent Mexican revolutionary fighting. Listeners gain a concise yet rich portrait of how the organization organized, funded, and responded to crises on the eve of World War I.