​Announcement
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roswell Historical Society office and the
Roswell Historical Society/City of Roswell Research Library and Archives will be closed until further notice.
Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and patrons.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to be able to reopen when this crisis has passed.  You may still reach us at
societyrhs@gmail.com (Office) or edeniro@roswellgov.com (Archivist).

A Simpler Time in Roswell Before "Social Distancing"

On January 17, 1949,  a branch chapter of the Red Cross was organized in North Fulton County with Mr. C. W. Buchanan elected chairman. The Health Center was used as the headquarters in Roswell.  


The American Red Cross station wagon was assigned to the North Fulton branch after it was organized.

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