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Vintage Red
Cross Posters on Display First Friday
You are invited to the first Darke County public showing of the rare
Vintage American Red Cross Poster Art. During the Main Street
Greenville’s “First Friday ” event, September 5, the
display will be open to the public from 6 – 8 PM to view this
special exhibit in the Anna Bier Gallery of Memorial Hall. The
Darke County Red Cross, a long-time downtown resident until a move a
few years ago, continues to support the downtown community in
participating in “First Friday” events.
This rare and unique collection of historic Red Cross posters from the
early 1900s will be on display in Darke County for the month of
September. These magnificent and colorful posters depict the
American Red Cross Disaster relief, Armed Forces and Fundraising
efforts during and following World War I. On display as well,
will be American Red Cross volunteer uniforms from generations past and
perhaps a few other surprises to make this historical visit fun and
interesting.
The American Red Cross of Darke County Chapter has these unique posters
on loan from the American Red Cross Northern Miami Valley
chapter. The posters were given to the Northern Miami Valley
Chapter by a donor and volunteer, Mareta Headapohl, who found them in
her father’s attic after he died. He was a printer and it is
presumed that he printed these posters.
The display will also be at the Anna Bier Gallery of Memorial Hall in
Greenville during these times in September : during the Darke County
Center for the Arts Program on Saturday evening, September 13, which
features artist The Anne Moses Band, five Juilliard-trained
musicians from the same family tree with a sound all their own called
chamber pop - a spicy blend of classical, jazz, pop and country. Also
during regular Saturday gallery hours of 11 AM – 3 PM on
September 6, 13, and 20.
Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the American Red
Cross and to offer any assistance needed. American Red Cross Executive
Director, Lynne Gump, stated, “This is an excellent opportunity to
engage our youth in philanthropy, advocacy and history. What may
start as a simple walk through a gallery may very well ignite community
spirit, compassion and a thirst for more information!”
The posters were used as a fund drive when support for the Red Cross
was through membership for $1.00. Children collected pennies to
fund the Red Cross. In keeping with the spirit of the posters, a
collection canister will be available and donations will be accepted.
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