Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Organization National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America

Gerhard Elston Papers, 1849-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (28 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Gerhard Elston served as an officer or staff member in many peace and international organizations including as Executive Director for Amnesty Internationl USA (1978-1981), board member of Clergy and Laity Concerned, Bread for the World, American Christians for the Abolition of Torture, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He died suddenly in 1992 at the age of 68.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

National Council of Churches USA Collected Records, 1908- (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (15 linear in.)
Abstract:: The records of the FCC and NCC highlight the unifying issues for national church work, including labor rights, anti-racism, and conscientious objection.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]