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David McReynolds Papers, 1943- (inclusive)

Extent:
30.5 linear ft. (30.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:
David McReynolds (1929-2018), was an activist with the War Resisters League, the Socialist Party USA and the Democratic Socialists of America. He was an editor of Liberation magazine in the 1950s and a leader of the WRL from the 1950s until his retirement in 1999. McReynolds ran for Congress twice and for President of the U.S. twice, including a run in 2000. McReynolds has attempted to integrate anti-war and pacifist philosophy with Socialist economics. David McReynolds was openly gay and had written about this topic as well.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Victor Paschkis Papers, 1946-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.75 linear ft. (21 boxes)
Abstract:
Victor Paschkis (1898-1991), born in Vienna, was a Quaker, a mechanical engineer, and a professor. He was the founder, and first president, of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science. He also served as the chairman of the National Friends Conference on Race Relations, the American Friends Service Committee's Race Relations Committee, and the Committee on Fair Employment. Paschkis taught at Columbia University.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]