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Peace Association of Friends in America Records, 1868-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear ft. (1.5 linear ft.)

Abstract:

The Peace Association of Friends in America was organized in 1867 by Orthodox Friends in the New York, Baltimore, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Western and Iowa Yearly Meetings in reaction to the Civil War, with its mission being to convince Friends and others that war was unchristian, inhumane and unnecessary.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]