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Center on Conscience and War Records, 1940-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:

670 linear ft. (papers only)

Abstract:

Organization still in existence that was formed to aid conscientious objectors in World War II.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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World Conference on Religion and Peace Records, 1967-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:

43.5 linear ft. (papers only)

Abstract:

The World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) is an international organization of representatives of the world's major religious traditions who meet to study and act upon global problems affecting peace, justice, and human survival. Five world conferences have been held (Kyoto, 1970; Louvain, 1974; Princeton, 1979; Nairobi, 1984; and Melbourne, 1989) as well as numerous regional assemblies. From 1970-1984, the international headquarters in New York was directed by Homer A. Jack, Secretary-General. The headquarters was moved to Geneva, Switzerland in 1984, with John B. Taylor as Secretary-General. The collection includes meeting minutes (1970-1987); correspondence (1968-1984); WCRP publications, reports, press releases, financial records, Homer Jack's notes and memoranda on meetings, photographs and sound tape recordings. Materials relating to the major world conferences include minutes of preparatory committees, correspondence with participants, background material, and...(see more)

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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National Council to Repeal the Draft Records, 1969-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:

11.75 linear ft. ([29 boxes])

Abstract:

The National Council to Repeal the Draft (NCRD), organized in January 1969, worked to eliminate militaryconscription. Over forty organizations joined forces with NCRD to end the system of compulsory registration, classification, and induction. With a board power base the National Council to Repeal the Draft worked actively to get draft repeal legislation passed in Congress. With the official end of the draft on June 30, 1973, NCRD closed down its Washington operation in July of that year.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Dwight S. Large and Frances K. Large Collected Papers, 1969-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 linear ft. (2 linear feet.)

Abstract:

Papers of a Frances K. and Dwight S. Large, who worked for legal amnesty for Vietnam War resisters.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Clergy and Laity Concerned Records, 1965-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:

48 linear ft. (48 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The collection includes minutes (1966-1973), correspondence (1965-1978), material on Clergy and Laity Concerned's programs and projects, Clergy and Laity Concerned (CALC) publications and posters, press releases, clippings, photographs, and files on local CALC groups, particularly the Metropolitan Chicago Chapter (1969-1981). Also included are files of the newspaper American Report (1970-1974) and material relating to Help Unsell the War, a mass media campaign in 1971-1972. Correspondents include Barbara Armentrout, John C. Bennett, Richard M. Boardman, Balfour Brickner, Dorothy Dunbar Bromley, John Pairman Brown, Robert McAfee Brown, William Sloane Coffin, Harvey G. Cox, Peter Davies, Richard R. Fernandez, Thomas Lee Hayes, Ron Henderson, Abraham Heschel, David L. Hurwood, Robert S. Lecky, Robert Jay Lifton, Robert A. Maslow, Richard John Neuhaus, Sidney M. Peck, Richard Van Voorhis, George W. Webber, Charles C. West, Herman Will, and Trudi Schutz Young.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]