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Swarthmore College Civilian Foreign Service Training Program records, 1942-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:
During World War II, Swarthmore College offered relief and reconstruction training programs, initially at the graduate level for men in the Civilian Public Service (CPS), and later as an undergraduate major. This collection consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, syllabi, reports, and other documents relating to Civilian Foreign Service (CFS) training programs at colleges and universities, particularly the CFS program at Swarthmore. The collection was compiled by J. Roland Pennock, a professor in the Political Science Department who oversaw both the CPS and CFS programs.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Civilian Public Service Union Records, 1944-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (3.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:
The Civilian Public Service Union was organized at the beginning of 1944 in the CPS camp at Big Flats, New York. Men at other camps and units quickly joined the group. CPSU, a union for "drafted workers conscientiously opposed to war," was formed to provide an organized means of communication and group action among men in all sections of CPS and to combat the waste and injustice of the CPS system itself. Ralph C. Rudd served as chairman from late 1944 until CPSU was dissolved in early 1946.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Civilian Public Service Personal Papers and Collected Materials, 1939- (inclusive)

Extent:
14 linear ft. (14 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Chiefly the personal papers of conscientious objectors assigned to Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps during World War II, such as correspondence, writings, memoirs, and reference material about CPS. Also included are records of or about various CPS camps and projects.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Untide Press Collected Records, 1943-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Abstract:
Collection includes ten monographs published by Untide Press; three issues of The Illiterati (printed by the Untide Press), publication notices, and two letters between William Everson and Will Ransom.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Conrad Wilson collection, 1943-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is primarily correspondence to and from Conrad Wilson during his time as a conscientious objector during World War II. His mom encouraged him to save his letters from her, and she saved all the letters he sent. Included in the letters from his mother are photostat letters from Conrad.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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