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Nelson Fuson Family Papers, 1909-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 linear ft. (10 boxes (includes 9 boxes manuscript, 1 box pictures))

Abstract:

Nelson Fuson was a physicist and educator, active in Quaker concerns. The collection contains extensive correspondence and papers concerning his service as a conscientious objector in Civilian Public Service during World War II. As the child of missionaries to China, his hope was to do relief service in China, and many of the papers deal with CPS China Units. However, the China Units were never activated and Fuson was assigned to camps in Maryland, Indiana, New York, and North Dakota. He also attended a seminar in international administration at Columbia University as part of a detached CPS unit, training intended to prepare military and civilians for post-war occupation. In addition to the CPS material, Nelson, a long time professor of physics at Fisk University, and his wife, Marian, were active in Quaker concerns including participation in international student seminars sponsored by the AFSC.

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

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Nelson Fuson photographs of Civilian Public Service (CPS), 1942-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:

.3 cubic ft. (1 box, stored with pa-140)

Abstract:

Nelson Fuson was a physicist and educator, active in Quaker concerns. In 1941 Fuson was drafted as conscientious objector, and was assigned to several Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps during World War II. This collection includes loose black and white photos and black and white scrapbook pages, along with a handdrawn map, documenting Fuson's time in CPS.

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