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Civilian Public Service Personal Papers and Collected Materials, 1939-2017 (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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Abraham Kaufman Collected Papers, 1942-1997 (bulk)

Extent:

1.6 linear ft. (1.6 linear ft.)

Abstract:

In October 1928, Kaufman became the first paid employee of the War Resisters League, eventually becoming its Executive Secretary through 1947. He co-founded the Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Bent Andresen Collected Papers, 1928-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.04 linear ft. (.5 linear in.)

Abstract:

Bent Andresen registered as a conscientious objector (CO) during World War Two and was sent to a Civilian Public Service in 1944. Andresen participated in a guinea pig project in which he and several other COs lived in a refrigerated room for three months to test the impact of a high-protein diet on cold-weather conditions. He went AWOL in 1945 and was sentenced to two years in prison. Andreson was involved in various peace and justice groups throughout his lifetime.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]