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Committee of Responsibility to Save War-Burned and War-Injured Vietnamese Children Records, 1966-1978 (inclusive) 1968-1973 (bulk)

Extent:

17.5 linear ft. (17.5 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The Committee of Responsibility (COR) was formed in 1966. COR was comprised of medical personnel, scientists, clergymen, and concerned citizens who sought avenues for helping Vietnamese children under the age of 16. COR organizers provided direct medical aid by bringing children to the U.S. for treatment and rehabilitation. Approximately 100 children were treated in the U.S. most of whom lived with American families while undergoing medical treatment. Almost all of these children returned to Vietnam once their treatment had been completed.

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War Tax Resister's Penalty Fund Records, 1981-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.7 linear ft. (2.7 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The War Tax Resisters Penalty Fund began in 1982 as a volunteer project of the North Manchester, Indiana Fellowship of Reconciliation. It supported and encouraged conscientious war tax resisters in the U.S. As of 1994, the group had worked with about 1000 tax resisters and supporters, and numbered 500 members nationally.

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Gerhard Elston Papers, 1849-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:

28 linear ft. (28 linear ft.)

Abstract:

Gerhard Elston served as an officer or staff member in many peace and international organizations including as Executive Director for Amnesty Internationl USA (1978-1981), board member of Clergy and Laity Concerned, Bread for the World, American Christians for the Abolition of Torture, and the American Civil Liberties Union. He died suddenly in 1992 at the age of 68.

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New Commonwealth Collected Records, 1937-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.8 linear ft. (2.8 linear ft.)

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Bennett W. Andrews and Florence N. Andrews Papers, 1940-1950, 1979-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.67 linear ft. (20 linear in.)

Abstract:

Bennett Andrews was an absolutist conscientious objector during World War II. He served a five year sentence Danbury Prison, a federal penitentiary, in Connecticut. There he worked in a number of positions in the prison. Bennett Andrews was released from prison on July 11, 1946 and received amnesty from President Truman in 1947. Florence Andrews (born in 1913) married Bennett on July 22, 1938. She was also a strong pacifist, who fully supported her husband's C.O. stance.

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John Dear Papers, 1979- (inclusive)

Extent:

50.66 linear ft. (105 hollinger boxes; 3 half hollinger boxes; and 5 paige cartons [through acc. 2022-014])

Abstract:

Father John Dear is a Jesuit priest, peace and nonviolence activist, lecturer, and author of books on peace and social justice issues. His papers reflect his focus on nonviolent witness through all aspects of his life.

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Australia Freedom League Collected Records, 1913-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.04 linear ft. (.5 linear in.)

Abstract:

Includes organization's leaflets, and typescript reports of young boys who reported their conscientious objection to military drilling, their incarceration, and court hearings.

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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Records, 1915- (inclusive)

Extent:

392 linear ft.

Abstract:

Includes minutes, resolutions and general historical records; anniversary celebrations, committee minutes, literature and releases; office files from the legislative office, the finance and the executive director; includes miscellaneous records from branches, including New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, among others; a large correspondence file includes general office correspondence as well as that of the National Organizational Secretary, the Washington Legislative Secretary, and others; also contains approximately 2150 photographs and/or negatives, periodicals, posters, banners, scrapbooks, postcards, graphics, audiovisual material, campaign buttons, lapel ribbons and pins, bumperstickers and other stickers, and other memorabilia.

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National Peace Conference (U.S.) Records, 1933-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:

6.25 linear ft. (17 boxes)

Abstract:

The National Peace Conference was formed in 1933 to unify and coordinate the efforts of various organizations interested in world justice and peace. The organization was active until 1951.

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Scott Nearing Papers, 1909-1994 (inclusive) 1915-1975 (bulk)

Extent:

12.9 linear ft. (31 boxes)

Abstract:

Scott Nearing was a lecturer, writer, and free-lance teacher who lived and taught pacifist and environmentalist principles.

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