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Joshua P. Blanchard Collected Papers, 1819-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 linear ft.

Abstract:

Joshua Pollard Blanchard was born in 1782. His "Quaker" principles led him into being an important nineteenth century peace leader (and abolitionist). Blanchard was an absolute pacifist who was a conscientious objector during the war of 1812, and was tried in New York. He joined the Massachusetts Peace Society in 1816 and was very active for many years in the American Peace Society (APSl).

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]