Pitcairn’s Penny-Cot Club in the 1940s

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This group was originally formed in 1942 to be part of the civilian defense effort during World War II. Its founder, Dr. C. B. Penrod, saw the need for a First Aid Group that could function quickly and efficiently in any community emergency.

Emergency medical services--Pennsylvania--Pitcairn.; World War, 1939-1945--War work--Pennsylvania--Pitcairn.; Societies--Pennsylvania--Pitcairn.; Pitcairn (Pa.)--History.

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