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Lawrence H. (Lawrence Hezekia) Williamson Papers on Conscientious Objection

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.196
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Cite as: Lawrence H. Williamson Papers on Conscientious Objection, SC/196, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.
Date:
1917-1918 (inclusive)
Creator:
Williamson, Lawrence H. (Lawrence Hezekia), 1893-1963
Abstract:
Collection contains letters written by Lawrence Williamson to his family while at Camp Zachary Taylor in Lexington, Kentucky, and other related papers including the transcript of his court martial in 1918.

Lawrence H. Williamson was an Indiana Quaker and conscientious objector during World War I. He was a member of Knightstown Monthly Meeting, the son of Amos and Nettie F. Williamson.

Arranged by topic, then chronologically.

Source of acquisition--Myra Fabian. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--2001.

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