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Survivors had to complete forms like this to receive relief funds.
Among the most important and dedicated workers were the morticians and undertakers. Their work helped restore dignity to the Flood's victims.
Persons of many faiths and ethnicities wanted to be part of the Flood effort. For example, a group of Chinese residents from Pittsburgh sent $124 to Johnstown upon learning that some Chinese residents in Johnstown died in the Flood.
The American Red Cross arrived on the scene just a few days after the Flood. Part of the effort was led by its founder, Clara Barton, who was 67 at the time.
"For five weary months it was our portion to live amid these scenes of destruction, desolation, poverty, want and woe. sometimes in tents, sometimes without; in rain or mud..."
-- Clara Barton
By providing food, clothing, and shelter, as well as medical attention, the Red Cross helped thousands of survivors in these painful months of recovery. |