
In the Name of Humanity
American Relief Aid in Greece, 1918-1929
American School of Classical Studies at Athens (Publisher)
Published on 10. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-0-87661-970-4 (ISBN)
Description
On the centenary of the signing of the Lausanne Convention, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens presented an exhibition highlighting a monumental humanitarian undertaking etched in the memory of history: the American relief aid offered to Greece from 1918 to 1929. The exhibition brought to light the tireless efforts of diverse individuals, ranging from political appointees and philanthropic leaders to educators and dedicated relief workers. Motivated by a sense of duty rooted in their Christian, patriotic or personal beliefs, they collectively played a pivotal role in reshaping Greece after 1922. The exhibition drew on a rich array of sources, including correspondence, official documents, rare publications, photographs, artifacts, posters, and short films. These treasures, which come from the important collections of the American School of Classics in Athens, but also from various institutions, are presented here for the first time, weaving a fascinating narrative with special significance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Princeton
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
numerous color and b/w figs
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
739 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87661-970-4 (9780876619704)
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Persons
Eleftheria Daleziou is an archivist at the American School; Maria Georgopoulou is Director of the School's Gennadius Library; and Natalia Vogeikoff-Brogan is the Doreen C. Spitzer Director of Archives at the School.