Call Number:

CDG-A.Norton, Edgar R.

Repository:

Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Extent:

0.08 linear ft. (1 linear inch)

Preferred Citation:

Cite as: Swarthmore College Peace Collection, CDG-A., Edgar R. Norton collection collection..

Date:

1945-1949 (bulk) and 1945-1949, 1960 (inclusive)

Creator:

Freeman, Harrop A. (Harrop Arthur), 1907-1993, Whitney, Norman J. (Norman Jehiel), 1891-1967, and Norton, Edgar R. (Edgar Richard), 1928-

Abstract:

Includes correspondence, notes and reminiscences, statement of conscience by Edgar Norton; correspondents include Harrop A. Freeman, Norman J. Whitney.

Edgar R. Norton; Edgar Richard Norton; Ted Norton; born 1928 in New York state; lived in Glens Falls, New York; member of the Society of Friends (Quakers); conscientious objector to the military draft, he received a four month prison sentence in 1949 for his failure to register; Norton was offered probation if he registered, but he refused; Norton was defended by Harrop Freeman; although Norton did spend time in jail, his indictment was dismissed on August 8, 1950.

Collection is arranged chronologically.