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Agape Foundation Records, 1970-2010 (bulk)

Extent:
43.3 linear ft. (43.3 linear feet.)
Abstract:
The Agape Foundation was a non-profit public foundation, which raised and distributed funds to groups working for nonviolent social change. From its formation in 1969 by a group of pacifists and anti-war activists in Palo Alto, California, the Agape Foundation provided millions of dollars to nonviolent, grassroots organizations throughout the western United States. It was headquartered in San Francisco. In 2010 the Agape Foundation merged with the Peace Development Fund.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Veterans for Peace, Inc. Records, 1985- (bulk)

Extent:
11.13 linear ft. (11.13 linear feet.)
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Veterans For Peace, Inc. (VFP) is an educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war. VFP iss comprised primarily of veterans of the United States military, but non-veterans may also join as associate members. VFP's statement of purpose (as of 2010) states that their mission is: "To increase public awareness of the costs of war; to restrain the U.S. government from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations; to end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons; to seek justice for veterans and victims of war; to abolish war as an instrument of national policy". VFP members pledge to use nonviolent, democratic means to achieve these aims.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Granny Peace Brigade Collected Papers, 2006- (bulk)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (30 linear inches.)
Abstract:
Collection consists primarily of printed copies of emails sent by the Granny Peace Brigade to its email group list, 2006-; also includes some meeting minutes, proposed mission statements, publicity and handout materials, and media coverage; collection includes GPB t-shirts.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace Records, 1972- (bulk)

Extent:
3 linear ft. (20 linear inches.)
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Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace, located near Rochester, New York, was formed in May, 1972. GVPC is a nonviolent activist group consists of concerned individuals from western upstate New York. Since that time the organization has worked against the Vietnam war, and for amnesty for war resisters, for nuclear disarmament (with particular emphasis on Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, New York), and for a change in national priorities to stress human needs rather than military spending. It remains very active against U.S. participation in war in the Middle East and elsewhere, as well nuclear weapons, and military spending.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Nuclear Resister Records, 1980- (bulk)

Extent:
0.83 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
In 1980, Jack and Felice Cohen-Joppa became co-coordinators of the National No-Nukes Prison Support Collective, which educated about peace issues and advocate for imprisoned anti-nuclear activists. The Cohen-Joppas also published The Nuclear Resister newsletter as an essential element of this work. In 1988 the organization changed its name to The Nuclear Resister. The function of the Nuclear Resister was to provide comprehensive reporting on arrests for anti-nuclear civil resistance in the United States. There was an emphasis on providing support for the women and men jailed for these actions. In 1990 reporting coverage was expanded to include anti-war arrests in North America, plus overseas anti-nuclear and anti-war resistance with the same emphasis on prisoner support. While the principal effort continues to be publication of the newsletter, supporters also participate in anti-nuclear resistance through public speaking, writing for other publications and websites, organizing...(see more)

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Peace Pledge Union Collected Records, 1934- (bulk)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (15 linear inches.)
Abstract:
This collection includes minutes of meetings, reports, group letters, newsletters, news releases, publication lists, pamphlets, leaflets and flyers.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Women's Committee of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Faculty Records, 1953-2011 (inclusive) 1955-2011 (bulk)

Extent:
6 cubic feet
Abstract:
The Women's Committee of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Faculty started in 1954 as the Doctor's Wives Service Committee with a $100 donation from Molly Wood. The records consist of meeting minutes, financial documents, correspondence, and photographs. Particularly well documented is the group's activities to support the Rehabilitation programs at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

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