Repository: Swarthmore College Peace Collection / Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1985">1985</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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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Scott Nearing Papers, 1909-1994 (inclusive) 1915-1975 (bulk)

Extent:: 12.9 linear ft. (31 boxes)
Abstract:: Scott Nearing was a lecturer, writer, and free-lance teacher who lived and taught pacifist and environmentalist principles.

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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.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Catholic Worker Movement Collected Records, 1936- (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (5 linear in.)
Abstract:: Primarily printed materials; includes form letters from Dorothy Day; leaflets, serials, and pamphlets; one folder each about the Catholic Worker Movement in Des Moines, IA and Philadelphia PA.

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Center for Constitutional Rights Collected Records, 1970- (inclusive)

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

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Center for Defense Information Collected Records, 1978- (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (2 linear in.)
Abstract:

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Citizens for Participation in Political Action Collected Records, 1972- (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Abstract:

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Defense Committee Collected Records, 1969- (inclusive)

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

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Disciples Peace Fellowship Collected Records, 1935- (inclusive)

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

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Fund for Peace Collected Records, 1970- (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Abstract:

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