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Community of Christ Records, 1965-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:
10.25 linear ft. (acc. 2017-072: 19 boxes acc. 2014-048: 5 boxes)
Abstract:
The Community of Christ was established in 1965 as a progressive, ecumenical community committed to the city and rooted in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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Duncan Bassett Murphy, Jr. Papers, 1920-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
14.25 linear ft. (36 boxes)
Abstract:
Duncan Murphy Jr. was greatly concerned for Native American rights, and was an activist against the U.S. war in Central America and the U.S. build-up of a nuclear weapons arsenal.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Kindlewood Peace Community Records, 1970-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.75 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:
The Kindlewood Peace Community was a grassroots organization, located in Rome, New York, during the 1980s. Members of the organization wished to raise awareness of the nuclear Cruise missiles stored at the nearby Griffiss Air Force Base. Kindlewood members held vigils and weekly handed out leaflets at the Base gate. They were also involved in the planning of conversion of the base to civilian and limited military use in the 1990s.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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