In San Francisco, Many Answered The Call

Source: PBA Galleries
Source: PBA Galleries

Mrs. Annie Rolph, organized a group of volunteers to sew masks which they then sold to residents of the outer Mission, so that those neighbors would't have to go downtown. These ladies donated all proceeds to their local Red Cross.

Meanwhile, at the Ferry Building

Source: California Historical Room
Source: California Historical Room

Here is a street scene in front of the San Francisco Ferry Building. A masked policeman leads two men away.

In a crisis, there will always be a line...

Source: California Historical Room
Source: California Historical Room

It is normal that people in times of crisis or a National Emergency seek out supplies, some will definitely hoard.

Stay Informed

Sourse: California Historical Room
Sourse: California Historical Room

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