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Dorothy Day Collected Papers, 1915- (bulk)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 linear in.)
Abstract:
Collection consists of printed materials: leaflets, pamphlets, reprints, and a postcard reproduction of a wood-carved sculpture by Charles Wells (b. 1935) titled "Dorothy Day.".

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Nonviolent Action Community of Cascadia Records, 1981-2008 (bulk)

Extent:
3.75 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection includes correspondence (1981-1985), administrative files, financial records, minutes of Board of Directors' meetings (1990-2008), and publicity materials. Much of the correspondence is to, or from, Ed Pearson, a founder and National Coordinator of CMTC. The collection includes information about international war tax resistance efforts, nonviolent direct action campaigns, and grants made from interest on the escrow account.

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Citizens Against Nuclear War Records, 1982-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.1 linear ft. (3.1 linear feet.)
Abstract:
Citizens Against Nuclear War was a coalition of 61 national organizations formed in 1982 as an initiative of the National Education Association. It had the goal of educating citizens about efforts to prevent nuclear war. Organizations which belonged to CAN encouraged their individual members to become informed about issues related to nuclear war. Among the members were professional associations, religious communities, women's and minority organizations, and labor unions. Programs included information and commentary for members' publications, speakers, seminars and legislative bulletins.

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Howard W. Hallman Papers, 1984-2009 (bulk)

Extent:
17.9 linear ft. (17.9 linear feet.)
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Howard W. Hallman has been a peace and social justice activist since the 1950s. He was a conscientious objector during the Korean War and opposed the Vietnam war. Hallman has worked for nuclear disarmament since the 1980s, especially in an interfaith context. He is a founder of Methodists United for Peace With Justice and associated with the Interfaith Committee for Nuclear Disarmament. Hallman has been long worked for civil rights and has worked professionally as a housing and neighborhood advocate. He is author of more than 250 publications including nine books, such as Small and Large Together: Governing the Metropolis and Neighborhoods: Their Place in Urban Life.

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Codepink Collected Records, 2003-2011 (bulk)

Extent:
1.88 linear ft. (4 hollinger boxes and 1 photo box of processed materials. an additional 5.5 linear feet are accessioned but unprocessed [2024-02-08].)
Abstract:
Includes letters, flyers, reports, printed emails, and materials from local branches.

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Lucy Haessler Collected Papers, 1986- (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:
Collection consists of one folder of biographical information about Lucy Haessler; the remainder is a typewritten transcription of taped interviews, 1986-1987, by Anthony von der Muhll (Haessler's grandson) for his thesis, Fighting Her Way : an Oral History of Lucy Haessler (B.A. thesis, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1987); in later years she lived in Santa Cruz, California, where she died.

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Daniel A. Seeger Collected Papers, 1958-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.9 linear ft. (35 linear in.; 7 boxes)
Abstract:
Seeger is best known for the 1965 Supreme Court court case regarding his conscientious objector claim without belief in a Supreme Being as grounds for C.O. status.

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