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Ann Morrissett Davidon and William C. Davidon Papers, 1949- (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (9 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Ann Morrissett Davidon (1925-2004), was a writer, editor, educator, pacifist and peace activist through her entire life. William Cooper Davidon(1927- 2013), was a professor of physics at Haverford College and (retired 1994), pacifist, peace activist. The two were married in 1963 and both continued to be very active in peace, pacifist, anti-Vietnam War, and social justice organizations. They advocated and practiced war-tax resistance. In 1971, William Davidon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" in a plot to kidnap Henry Kissenger. Ann Davidon remained active in peace issues for her entire life.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Civilian Public Service Personal Papers and Collected Materials, 1939- (inclusive)

Extent:
14 linear ft. (14 linear ft.)
Abstract:
Chiefly the personal papers of conscientious objectors assigned to Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps during World War II, such as correspondence, writings, memoirs, and reference material about CPS. Also included are records of or about various CPS camps and projects.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Fannie Fern Andrews Collected Papers, 1906-1940; 1997 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.33 linear ft. (16 linear in.)
Abstract:
Fannie Fern Phillips Andrews founded the American School Peace League (which changed its name to the American School Citizenship League in 1919). She was also a founding member of the Woman's Peace Party, and was one of the delegates to the International Committee of the International Congress of Women at The Hague in 1915. She was appointed by President Roosevelt to serve as a delegate to international conferences on education in 1934 and 1936.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Heloise Brainerd Collected Papers, 1900-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.42 linear ft. (5 linear in.)
Abstract:
Heloise Brainerd was connected with the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. from 1909 to 1935. In 1935 Brainerd became the chair of the Committee on the Americas, and chair of the Division of Inter-American Work, for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Brainerd's goal was to draw women from Latin America into the peace movement, and to do this she traveled widely in the Americas. Brainerd was made Honorary Vice President of the U.S. Section of the WILPF in 1954.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Catholic Peace Fellowship Collected Records, 1962- (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (2.5 inches)
Abstract:
The Catholic Peace Fellowship is a body founded in 1964 and still active today that defined itself as "An Educational Service Conducted by Catholic Members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation."

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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