Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Creator: Blakeslee, George Hubbard, 1871-1954 and Mead, Edwin D. (Edwin Doak), 1849-1937 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Record Source Other PACSCL Partners Creator Blakeslee, George Hubbard, 1871-1954 Creator Mead, Edwin D. (Edwin Doak), 1849-1937

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Massachusetts Peace Society was first formed in 1815, and a new organization reformed in 1911. The records of both groups have been combined here to form one archival collection. The Massachusetts Peace Society (MPS)was the second [third?] such society to form in America on December 28, 1815, organized primarily by Noah Worcester (1758-1837), a Unitarian minister. By 1819 the MPS had over 850 members, with branches established throughout the state and beyond. The MPS merged, into the newly formed American Peace Society in May 1828. A new Massachusetts Peace Society was reorganized on April 27, 1911, with Samuel B. Capen as President and James Tryon as Secretary. It was possibly a branch of the American Peace Society. World War I put an end to the activities of the MPS.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 21.25 linear ft. (21.25 linear feet.)
Abstract:: In 1902, Edwin Ginn began publication of an International Library to promote knowledge about peace. In July 1910, he established the International School of Peace which, in December, became the World Peace Foundation. Its purpose was to promote better international relations and world order by preparing and distributing specialized literature, mostly to college and university libraries, and by holding conferences. It was closely allied with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and supported formation of the League of Nations and the Permanent Court of International Justice and, later, the United Nations.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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