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Robert Horton Collected Papers, 1948- (bulk)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:: Collection includes biographical information about Robert Horton; consists primarily of materials gathered for a manuscript titled The Power of the Powerless, a series of biographies and interviews of conscientious objectors to war and those imprisoned for their beliefs.

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Edgar R. Norton Collected Papers, 1945-1949 (bulk) 1945-1949, 1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 linear inch)
Abstract:: Includes correspondence, notes and reminiscences, statement of conscience by Edgar Norton; correspondents include Harrop A. Freeman, Norman J. Whitney.

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Northern California Service Board for Conscientious Objectors Collected Records, 1940-1954 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:: Includes printed correspondence, minutes of meetings, memoranda, brochures; correspondents include Allen H. Barr and Robert F. Leavens.

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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.

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Bent Andresen Collected Papers, 1928-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (.5 linear in.)
Abstract:: Bent Andresen registered as a conscientious objector (CO) during World War Two and was sent to a Civilian Public Service in 1944. Andresen participated in a guinea pig project in which he and several other COs lived in a refrigerated room for three months to test the impact of a high-protein diet on cold-weather conditions. He went AWOL in 1945 and was sentenced to two years in prison. Andreson was involved in various peace and justice groups throughout his lifetime.

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Mary Stone McDowell Collected Papers, 1914, 1918, 1945-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear ft. (12 linear in.)
Abstract:

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Erling H. Lunde Collected Papers, 1918-1976 (inclusive) 1918-1920 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 linear in.)
Abstract:

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Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors Records, 1940-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (7.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors was a non-sectarian, free advisory service for conscientious objectors to war and military service. The MBCO was set up to provide counseling and legal aid in metropolitan New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and established by the United Pacifist Committee in 1940. The group disbanded in 1980.

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Allen S. Olmsted II Papers, 1898-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.25 linear ft. (15 boxes)
Abstract:

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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Records, 1936-2009 (inclusive) 1936-2009 (bulk)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (28 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF), was founded November 1939 as an association of pacifist members of the Protestant Episcopal Church. The organization sought to discover and unite pacifists within the church and to influence its membership regarding Christianity and peace. The EPF has sponsored educational projects (publications, lectures, workshops, conferences), provided counseling and financial support for conscientious objectors, and contributed to pacifist projects in other countries.

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