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Start Over Repository Swarthmore College Peace Collection Subject African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- Sources Creator Willoughby, George, pacifist

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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.

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Ross Flanagan Papers, 1962-1993 (inclusive) 1964-1978 (bulk)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (1.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Ross Flanagan (1934- ), is Quaker pacifist and activist, has been involved in many Quaker-sponsored projects, peace, and civil rights activities. In the 1950s he served on the staff of the American Friends Service Committee. He was an early protestor against the Vietnam war and worked with A Quaker Action Group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1970s Flanagan was involved in neighborhood revitalization projects in West Philadelphia.

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Post-War World Council Records, 1942-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.75 linear ft. (3.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Founded in 1942 to continue the efforts begun by Keep America Out of War Congress; December 1941 KAOWC dissolved and reorganized as Provisional Committee Toward a Democratic Peace; February 1942 a more permanent group organized; ceased activities December 1967.

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