Eleanor Wight was a central figure in Hawaii’s Red Cross volunteer movement, particularly in organizing women’s sewing and supply efforts. She coordinated island-wide drives for bandages, surgical supplies, and knitted goods, ensuring that Hawaii’s contributions were consistently shipped to military hospitals and front-line support stations. Wight also led classes in first aid and home nursing, encouraging women to prepare themselves for emergencies. Her work represented the growing leadership of women in civil defense and humanitarian aid during wartime.
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