Subject: Nuclear weapons -- TESTING -- History -- Sources / People: Cousins, Norman / Creator: Peck, James - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Nuclear weapons -- TESTING -- History -- Sources People Cousins, Norman Creator Peck, James

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]

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