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Women Strike for Peace Records, 1961-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
45 linear ft. (45 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Women Strike for Peace came into existence on November 1, 1961, as a protest against atmospheric nuclear tests by the U.S. and the Soviet Union. By the late 1980s the national WSP office in Philadelphia closed, but the WSP legislative office and various WSP branches around the U.S. remained active through the 1990s.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Charles C. Walker papers, 1959-1989 (inclusive) 1969-1979 (bulk)

Extent:
4.62 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection consists of Charles Walker's papers on nonviolent direct action and the peace movement. The majority of the collection relates to his work on the Nonviolent Action Research Project, part of the Center for Nonviolent Conflict Resolution at Haverford College, from 1969 to 1974.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]