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HIST 332 First World War in Europe: Search Terms

Useful Search Terms

The 'Women, War and Society, 1914-1918' database uses keywords and search strategies based on organizations and language contemporary to the period.  Try using the terms listed below when searching in this database.

o The Army
o Belgium
o Benevolent Organisations
o The British Red Cross Society
o Colonies
o Decorations and Honours
o Education
o Employment
o Food
o France
o India
o Italy
o Roumania
o Switzerland
o Land and Local Records
o Munitions
o Prisoners
o Relief Funds
o Russia
o Serbia
o Suffrage and Politics
o United States
o Volunteer Corps
o Welfare
o WRAF
o WRNS
o Women’s Work Journals

An addtional list of the many organizations founded for the war effort may be found through a link on the 'Resources' page (see 'List of the organisations')