Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Organization Civilian Public Service Creator Muste, Abraham John, 1885-1967 Year 1946

Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America Records, 1941-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear ft. (3.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Federal Council of Churches organized its Committee on the Conscientious Objector under its Department of International Justice and Goodwill in 1941. The Committee was interested in all aspects of conscientious objection, especially religious life in Civilian Public Service camps. Among the Committee's projects was the organizing of a program of visitation to CPS camps.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Henry LeRoy Finch Papers, 1933-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.7 linear ft. (2.7 linear feet.)
Abstract:: Henry Leroy (Roy) Finch Jr. was a pacifist, conscientious objector to World War II, philosopher and writer.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Center on Conscience and War Records, 1940-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 670 linear ft. (papers only)
Abstract:: Organization still in existence that was formed to aid conscientious objectors in World War II.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors Records, 1940-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (7.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors was a non-sectarian, free advisory service for conscientious objectors to war and military service. The MBCO was set up to provide counseling and legal aid in metropolitan New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and established by the United Pacifist Committee in 1940. The group disbanded in 1980.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]