Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Year 1970 to 1974

Informational Pamphlets on Girls' Puberty and Sexual Health, 1933-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Thirty pamphlets related to education of girls and young women about menstruation and sexual health.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Haverford College admissions forms, informational materials, and reports, 1860-2008 (inclusive) 1953-2008 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains admissions and application information, financial aid information, tuition information, and an annual admissions report.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles C. Walker papers, 1959-1989 (inclusive) 1969-1979 (bulk)

Extent:: 4.62 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of Charles Walker's papers on nonviolent direct action and the peace movement. The majority of the collection relates to his work on the Nonviolent Action Research Project, part of the Center for Nonviolent Conflict Resolution at Haverford College, from 1969 to 1974.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Roger Easton collection, 1970-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials related to the fictitious George Stephens created and collected by Roger Easton, Haverford College Class of 1972, a football explainer created by Dana Swan, and a schedule for the junior varsity baseball team.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Vietnam Resource Center Collected Records, 1972-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (.5 linear in.)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

World Peace Broadcasting Foundation Collected Records, 1960-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

SCI International Voluntary Service (U.S.) Records, 1954-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 10.1 linear ft. (10.1 linear ft.)
Abstract:: This organization was stablished around 1956 by Robert Stowell and others as an American affiliate of Service Civil International with the goals of voluntary service, self-discipline, and international friendship. The group operated approximately 87 workcamps between 1954 and 1974. SCI provided placements and alternative service for conscientious objectors. SCI suspended operation in the mid-1970s, but was revived in the mid-1980s by a group of former SCI volunteers.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Igal Roodenko Papers, 1935-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.3 linear ft. ((8 boxes))
Abstract:: Igal Roodenko was a pacifist, peace and civil rights activist, and advocate of nonviolence. He was a member of the War Resisters League Executive Committee, served on boards of A.J. Muste Memorial Institute and Consortium on Peace Research and Development (COPRED), and was active in Men of All Colors Together.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund Records, 1971-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 linear ft. ([23 boxes])
Abstract:: Begun in 1971 as the World Peace Tax Fund and founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, by David Bassett and others.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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