Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Creator Thomas, Norman, 1884-1968 Language English

Young People's Peace Conference transcript, 1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: Contains the transcript of the Young People's Peace Conference sponsored by the Joint Peace Committee of New York Quakers in 1933. Chief speakers were Frederick J. Libby, Paul Harris, Jr., Edmund B. Chaffee, Alden G. Alley, Sidney E. Goldstein, and Norman Thomas.

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

Devere Allen Papers, 1809-1978 (inclusive) 1910-1955 (bulk)

Extent:: 138 linear ft. (138 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Author, editor, journalist and lecturer; advocate of internationalist pacifism; influential member of the Socialist Party in the 1930s; genealogist; recorder of Rhode Island history and lore; named Harold Devere Allen.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Collection on Thomas Norman's A Socialist's Faith, 1950-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Consists of a semi-autobiographical work, A SOCIALIST'S FAITH (1951), by Thomas (Princeton Class of 1905).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Public Policy Papers [Contact Us]

National Council for Prevention of War Records, 1921-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 214.5 linear ft. ([517 boxes])
Abstract:: The National Council for Prevention of War (NCPW) was directed by J. Frederick Libby for many years; it lobbied Congress and created educational peace material, among other activities and campaigns.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]