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Albert Bigelow Papers, 1956-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.83 linear ft. (10 inches)

Abstract:

Albert S. Bigelow (1906-1993) was an artist, architect, former Navy commander, and Quaker. He served as captain of Golden Rule, a thirty foot ketch which he and colleagues attempted to sail into the Eniwetok Proving Grounds, the U.S. nuclear test site in the Marshall Islands of the Pacific in February 1958. The action was sponsored by the Committee for Non-Violent Action Against Nuclear Weapons.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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William Huntington papers, 1932-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 linear ft. (13 boxes)

Abstract:

The collection relates primarily to William Huntington, (1907-1990), a 20th century Quaker peace activist and the ship The Golden Rule which Huntington and others used to protest atomic testing in the South Pacific. Included are correspondence, photographs, conference papers, newspaper articles, memoranda, and minutes.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Phoenix Defense Fund Records, 1957-1961 (inclusive) 1958-1959 (bulk)

Extent:

2 linear ft. (2 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The Phoenix Defense Fund was established through the efforts of Norman Cousins and other supporters of Barbara and Earle Reynolds. The Reynolds sailed the yacht Phoenix into a nuclear test site, Eniwetok Proving Grounds, as a protest against nuclear war. They were arrested, tried, and acquitted (1958-1960). The organization was also known as Reynolds Defense Fund.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]