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Jane Addams Papers, 1838- (inclusive) 1880-1935 (bulk)

Extent:
130 linear ft.
Abstract:
A world-famous social reformer; co-founded the first settlement house in America in 1889; championed many causes on behalf of the urban poor, such as protection of immigrants, child labor laws, industrial safety, juvenile courts, and recognition of labor unions; a leading figure in the movement for international peace; awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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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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Lucy Perkins Carner Collected Papers, 1953-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.42 linear ft. (5 linear in.)
Abstract:
Lucy Perkins Carner served on the board of such organizations as the American Friends Service Committee, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the War Resisters League, and the United World Federalists. She also joined the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. In many ways Carner worked for civil rights, protesting discrimination in businesses, and joining organizations such as the Congress on Racial Equality and the NAACP. She was also a war tax resister and protested against the Vietnam war.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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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.".

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Joseph Felmet Collected Papers, 1943-1994 (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:
Collection includes two letters from Felmet; bulk of collection is photocopies regarding Felmet's draft resistance and civil rights work; also includes a photocopy of Felmet's FBI files.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Gene Keyes Collected Papers, 1963-1966 (bulk)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 folder.)
Abstract:
Collection consists of printed materials, including information about Keyes' draft resistance during the Vietnam War, antiwar and anti-nuclear activities.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Warren W. Hoover Collected Papers, 1956-1970 (bulk)

Extent:
3 linear ft. (3 linear feet.)
Abstract:
Collection includes typed and handwritten lists, clippings and notices about conscientious objectors that had been dismounted from a scrapbook compiled by Warren W. Hoover. Eight folders are arranged the home state of the conscientious objector; nine are arranged by the religious denomination supporting the COs; the remainder, about 2.5 linear feet, is arranged chronologically; includes conscientious objection to the Vietnam War; materials date from 1956 to 1970.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Joseph W. Reilly Collected Papers, 1945-1950 (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:
The collection includes information about the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Council, the Friendship Cooperative House, the conference of the National Youth Assembly Against Universal Military Training, Washington D.C. February 15-16, 1948, the Philadelphia Resist Conscription Committee, the Philadelphia Youth Council to Oppose Conscription, the Philadelphia Town Meeting of Youth and Vets, and the Veterans Commission on Court-Martial Cases.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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