Figure 1.--We believe this is a photograph taken at the St. Suplice Seminary showing newly arrived childre from the norther war zone. An American Red Cross (ARC) worker wearing a military uniform is escorting them to Grand Val wear they will recieve expert medical examination and needed care. The ARC caption read, "Under the care of an American Red Cross worker this group of refugee children, who have been received by a French organization, with aid from the A.R.C. at St. Sulpice, are about to start for Grand Val, the country home that has been opened for them on a large estate near Paris. There they will have the care of A.R.C. doctors and nurses." Click on the image for another view. We cannot read the writing on the pillar, but we do recognize the Secours de Guerre poster.

The Church of Saint-Sulpice is one of the most important churches in Paris, located at the Place Saint Sulpice, in the Latin Quarter. It is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame. It is dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious, bishop of Bourges (7th century). There are churches around the world dedicated to St. Sulpice. Construction of the existing building, the second on the site began (1646). An elaborate gnomon (time telling astrological device) became a main feature. The Saint Sulpice Seminary operated by Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice is located Issy-les-Moulineaux, part of Paris. Refugee children from the invaded regions of the north and close to the Western Friont trenches were sent to Paris. The French French Sisters of Charity played a role in this prcess, arriving in Paris at Gare du Nord train station. They were initially cared for at the St. Sulpice Seminary. Some were in a weak cindition. They were bathed, fed, and put to bed. And then processed for a more permant war-time home. Those in a wealened state were sent to Grand Val for specialized care.

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