Place: Eniwetok Proving Grounds (Marshall Islands) -- History -- Sources - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Place Eniwetok Proving Grounds (Marshall Islands) -- History -- Sources

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (2 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Phoenix Defense Fund was established through the efforts of Norman Cousins and other supporters of Barbara and Earle Reynolds. The Reynolds sailed the yacht Phoenix into a nuclear test site, Eniwetok Proving Grounds, as a protest against nuclear war. They were arrested, tried, and acquitted (1958-1960). The organization was also known as Reynolds Defense Fund.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (7.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Lawrence Scott was a construction engineer, Baptist clergyman, and Quaker activist. He worked as an activist against the testing of nuclear weapons and biological weapons research. He was the supervisor for the Friends Mississippi Project, project director of the Appeal and Vigil at Fort Detrick in Maryland, executive secretary of the Peace Action Center and a founder of A Quaker Action Group.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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