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Women World War 1
Shows two motor vehicles provided for the Bien-Etre du Blesse Motor unit, the photo taken in Central Park, New York in 1917. The venture, to send trucks and supplies to the Western Front, was organised by Connecticut Suffrage supporter Grace Gallatin Seton. On the door of the truck, the message reads, The Womens City Club of New York. This truck the gift of Allied Festa, Utica, N.Y. Mrs Seton was the wife of nature writer Ernest Thompson Seton. Date: circa 1917
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Connecticut Grace Organised Provided Send Seton Suffrage Supplies Supporter Truck Trucks Unit Vehicles Venture Blesse Gallatin
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of determination and resilience among American women during World War I. Taken in Central Park, New York, in 1917, the image shows two motor vehicles provided for the Bien-Etre du Blesse Motor Unit. The venture, which aimed to send trucks and supplies to the Western Front, was the brainchild of Connecticut suffrage supporter Grace Gallatin Seton. Mrs. Seton, wife of renowned nature writer Ernest Thompson Seton, spearheaded this humanitarian effort to support the war effort in a unique and impactful way. The message on the door of the truck, "The Women's City Club of New York," signifies the collective power and solidarity of women in the city, coming together to make a difference. The truck, a gift from Allied Festa of Utica, N.Y., was just one of many contributions that helped bring essential supplies to the soldiers on the front lines. This photograph serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of women during a time of great turmoil and change. Their unwavering commitment to helping those in need, even amidst the chaos of war, is a powerful reminder of the impact that can be made when individuals come together for a common cause. The Bien-Etre du Blesse Motor Unit and the women who supported it paved the way for future generations of women to continue breaking barriers and making a difference in their communities and beyond.
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