Call Number:

CDG-A.Osborn, Joseph C

Repository:

Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Extent:

0.29 linear ft. (3.5 linear inches.)

Preferred Citation:

Cite as: Swarthmore College Peace Collection, CDG-A., Joseph C Osborn collection..

Date:

1936-1986 (bulk)

Abstract:

Collection includes biographical information, correspondence, information about Osborn's academic work at Purdue University, 1936-1942, and about his draft orders and conscientious objection status; and information about Osborn's time in Civilian Public Service and CPS reunions in 1983 and 1986.

Joseph C Osborn (he preferred not to use a period after his middle initial); born 1911; member of the Society of Friends (Quakers); conscientious objector to World War II; performed alternate service as a smokejumper in Civilian Public Service Camp 103 (near Missoula, Montana); later, Osborn was a professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; died 1993.

Collection is arranged chronologically.