{"id":3955,"date":"2021-01-21T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2021-01-21T09:22:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T14:22:15","slug":"object-of-the-week-civil-defense-medical-corp-armband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/2021\/01\/object-of-the-week-civil-defense-medical-corp-armband\/","title":{"rendered":"Object of the Week: Civil Defense Medical Corp Armband"},"content":{"rendered":"

Civil Defense Medical Corp Armband
\n<\/strong>embroidered textile
\nmid-20th<\/sup> century
\nLeonard Dreyfuss papers
\nMSS 0001
\nCourtesy of Archives and Special Collections<\/p>\n

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JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First observed in January 1970, National Blood Donor Month brings attention to the heightened need for blood and platelet donations in the winter months, typically the most difficult time of the year to meet<\/p>\n

\"Notice<\/a>
Notice of Re-Appointment to Board of Directors
The American Red Cross \u2013 Newark Chapter
January 26, 1943
Leonard Dreyfuss papers (MSS 0001)
Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

patients\u2019 needs for these products.\u00a0 Inclement weather and the onset of flu season shrinks the donor pool while demand increases.[1]<\/a>\u00a0 Though COVID-19 has altered our daily lives, hospitals and clinics still serve patients in need of blood transfusions. COVID-19 has forced many health care facilities to serve patients at a different capacity by temporarily closing clinics and suspending elective services and procedures or shifting to virtual care in many cases. Yet the need for blood still exists to perform transfusions in most emergent cases, such as traumas, cancer patients, orthopedic surgeries, and many others.\u00a0 Unfortunately, while the need for blood is growing, fewer people are donating presently.[2]<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know that one in seven hospital patients will use blood?\u00a0 Or that one in 83 births will require a blood transfusion?\u00a0 If you know someone who has cancer, is pregnant, or has sickle-cell disease, then you might know someone who may need blood.\u00a0 On December 31, 1969 President Richard Nixon proclaimed January 1970 as the first official observance of National Blood Donor Month as requested by Senate Joint Resolution 154, to<\/p>\n

\"Certificate<\/a>
Certificate of Merit from American Red Cross \u2013 Newark Chapter
1943
Leonard Dreyfuss Papers (MSS 0001)
Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

pay tribute to voluntary blood donors and encourage new donors.[3]<\/a>\u00a0 The American Red Cross provides roughly 35% of donated blood in the United States, while community-based organizations provide 60% and the remaining 5% of the blood supply is collected directly by hospitals.[4]<\/a>\u00a0 The American Red Cross was founded in Dansville, New York in 1881 by Clara Barton, who served as a nurse during the American Civil War.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n

These objects are from the Leonard Dreyfuss Collection on deposit at the university\u2019s Archives and Special Collections.\u00a0 Leonard Dreyfuss served as Chair of the Newark Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1956 to 1960, and was distinguished as an honorary director of the of the chapter for life.[6]<\/a> \u00a0He also volunteered for the New Jersey Civil Defense which was formed by legislation in 1942 \u201cto provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of New Jersey and to aid in the prevention of damage to and the destruction of property during any emergency.\u201d[7]<\/a> Dreyfuss also served as a trustee of the Newark Museum and the advisory board at Seton Hall University, which awarded him an honorary degree in 1950. Leonard Dreyfuss was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 6, 1886.\u00a0 In 1914, he joined the Newark Sign Company – an outdoor sign<\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/a>
Christmas Roll Call Acknowledgement Letter
American Red Cross \u2013 Newark Chapter
January 12, 1919
Leonard Dreyfuss papers (MSS 0001)
Courtesy of Archives and Special Collections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

advertising firm.\u00a0 After 1923, he led a highly successful merger with several advertising companies which became known as U.A.C.\u00a0 Dreyfuss rapidly moved up the executive ladder, becoming Vice President, President and finally, Chairman of the Board before retiring in 1965.\u00a0 Leonard Dreyfuss died on December 29, 1969 in Essex Fells, New Jersey. [8]<\/a><\/p>\n

The Leonard Dreyfus Papers show the namesake\u2019s commitment to service, particularly his efforts with the Civil Defense and Newark Chapter of the American Red Cross. These materials are available to students, faculty and researchers.\u00a0 For access, set up a research appointment online<\/a> or contact us at 973-761-9476.<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.few.org\/national-blood-donor-month\/<\/a> accessed 1\/12\/2021<\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> https:\/\/news.llu.edu\/patient-care\/why-giving-blood-necessary-during-pandemic<\/a> accessed 1\/12\/2021<\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> https:\/\/www.adrp.org\/NBDM accessed 1\/12\/2021<\/a> accessed 1\/12\/2021<\/p>\n

[4]<\/a> https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Red_Cross#Blood_donation<\/a>, accessed 1\/12\/2021.<\/p>\n

[5]<\/a> https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clara_Barton<\/a>, accessed 01\/12\/2021.<\/p>\n

[6]<\/a> https:\/\/archivesspace-library.shu.edu\/repositories\/2\/resources\/168<\/a>, accessed 01\/12\/2021.<\/p>\n

[7]<\/a> http:\/\/ready.nj.gov\/laws-directives\/appendix-a.shtml<\/a>, accessed 01\/12\/2021.<\/p>\n

[8]<\/a> https:\/\/archivesspace-library.shu.edu\/repositories\/2\/resources\/168<\/a>, accessed 01\/12\/2021.<\/p>\n

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