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Women's Peace Society Records, 1914-1933 (inclusive) 1914-1933 (bulk)

Extent:

0.42 linear feet (5 linear in.)

Abstract:

Women's Peace Society was not interested in using political or economic means to end what it termed "war-madness". Rather, its members chose educational methods such as handing out literature, participating in demonstrations, speaking at public events, and holding school contests. In August 1921, it sponsored a conference at Niagara Falls where it cooperated with Canadian peace women in starting the Women's Peace Union of the Western Hemisphere. The Women's Peace Union chose to work politically and urged a constitutional amendment to remove government war-making power. Other events undertaken by WPS included a Disarmament Parade in November 1921 and a No More War Day demonstration on Wall Street on July 25, 1921.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Pennsylvania Committee for Total Disarmament Records, 1930-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:

8.75 linear ft. (8.75 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The Pennsylvania Committee for Total Disarmament was active from 1930 to 1936, chiefly in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Through public opinion and personal contacts, PCTD supporters pressured Congress to support total disarmament, including passage of the Frazier Amendment outlawing war. Other objectives of the Committee included a Congressional investigation of the munitions industry, opposition to all preparations and training for war (including ROTC), and support for conscientious objectors, both American and those from other countries. The Committee was disbanded in 1938.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Women's Peace Union: U.S. Branch Records, 1921-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

11.25 linear ft. (11.25 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The Women's Peace Union was founded in August 1921 to encourage the formation of a peace group to encompass all the women of the western hemisphere, to work for complete disarmament and the abolition of all constitutional and legal sanctions for war. Records in the Swarthmore College Peace Collection are those of the United States branch.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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War Resisters' International Records, 1923-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.25 linear ft. (3.25 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The War Resisters' International was founded at Bilthoven, Netherlands, in 1921 by representative pacifists from that country, Germany, Austria and Great Britain. The War Resisters' International was never more than a coordinating body in its relationship to affiliated groups.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]