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Start Over Repository Swarthmore College Peace Collection Subject Conscientious Objectors -- United States -- History -- Sources Place United States -- Armed Forces -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc -- History -- Sources

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Delaware Draft Counseling and Education Service, Inc. Records, 1966-1991 (bulk)

Extent:
4 linear ft. (4 linear ft.)
Abstract:
The Delaware Draft Counseling and Educational Service (DDCES), was organized in early 1969 with offices in Wilmington and Newark, Delaware. It provided men who had been drafted by the Selective Service System with information about the draft and their options within that system. The DDCES also provided information on the draft, individual rights under Selective Service laws and how to file for deferments and alternatives to the draft. With the end of the draft and beginning of registration in 1980, DDCES provided education, counseling, and services on how to establish conscientious objection status. DDCES staff co-operated with other local and Philadelphia-area peace organizations such as CCCO, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and Pacem in Terris. The organization ended some time in the mid to late 1980s.

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Midwest Committee for Military Counseling Records, 1977-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.75 linear ft. (1.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:
The Midwest Committee for Military Counseling was founded in 1976. The MCMC provided counseling, training sessions and public education. Staff worked with counselors, attorneys, community groups and religious bodies on behalf of potential recruits to the military and people on active military duty. The MCMC ceased operation in 1995 or 1996.

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