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William Marx Kantor Collected Papers, circa 1917-1920 (inclusive)

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0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)

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Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Eichel Family Papers, 1918-2008 (inclusive)

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4.16 linear ft. (4.16 linear feet)

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The Eichel Family papers provide a unique glimpse into the lives of conscientious objectors and peace activists from one family over two generations, from 1916 onward. Julius Eichel, David Eichel and Albert Eichel were all C.O.s during WWI. Julius Eichel and his wife Esther Eichel protested WWII. Their son Seymour Eichel also served time in prison for his refusal to serve in the military in the 1950s.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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American Friends Fellowship Council Records, 1933-1954 (inclusive)

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22.5 linear ft. (45 boxes)

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The American Friends Fellowship Council had its origin in the Fellowship Committee of the American Friends Service Committee. Founded in 1933, its primary purpose was to foster an increased interest in Quakerism throughout the United States and to draw all Friends groups into closer sympathy and fellowship. The Fellowship Council merged with the Friends World Committee, American Section, in 1954. The collection includes correspondence and administrative records, minutes, financial statements, membership lists, publicity, correspondence about new meetings, Intervisitation, and Wider Quaker Fellowship, 1933-1954.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]