- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Moina Michael
- Contributor to Resource:
- Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries
- Date of Original:
- 1900/1944
- Subject:
- History
Archaeology - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/png
- Description:
- Moina Belle Michael first proposed that silk or paper red field poppies be worn as a memorial symbol for soldiers who died during World War I (1917-18). Through her advocacy, Michael earned the nickname the "Poppy Lady."
- Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/moina-belle-michael-1869-1944/moina-michael_002-png/
- Original Collection:
- Earnest Photographs Collection
- Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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