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Lawrence Scott Papers, 1955-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:

7.5 linear ft. (7.5 linear ft.)

Abstract:

Lawrence Scott was a construction engineer, Baptist clergyman, and Quaker activist. He worked as an activist against the testing of nuclear weapons and biological weapons research. He was the supervisor for the Friends Mississippi Project, project director of the Appeal and Vigil at Fort Detrick in Maryland, executive secretary of the Peace Action Center and a founder of A Quaker Action Group.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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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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Robert Wallace Gilmore Papers, 1960-1982 (bulk)

Extent:

11.25 linear ft. (11.25 linear ft.)

Abstract:

Robert W. Gilmore was a Quaker pacifist who was involved in a number of peace groups, either as a staffperson or as a Board member. His papers reflect these involvements through correspondence and other materials.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Jack Bollens Collected Papers, 1958-1981 (bulk)

Extent:

0.42 linear ft. (5 linear inches.)

Abstract:

Jack Bollens was a conscientious objector who worked in the peace movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]