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Extent:: 17.5 linear ft. (17.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Peoples Mandate to Governments to End War was an international campaign begun on September 6, 1935, by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom to express such overwhelming opposition to war that governments would not dare resort to it as a means of solving disputes between nations. By the end of the decade the Peoples Mandate became an independent organization, headed by Mabel Vernon, and focused on peace and connections between women and women's organizations in the Americas.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.08 linear ft. (25 linear in.)
Abstract:: Representatives of nine national women's organizations united to accomplish two goals: to lobby for the United States to join the World Court, and to hold a conference together. They chose Carrie Chapman Catt to be their leader.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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