Creator: Evans, Mary Frost Ormsby, 1845-1931 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 101.5 linear ft. (101.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: This collection documents the annual conference (1895-1916) held at Mohonk Mountain House, Ulster County, New York; conference for 1917 was planned but not held; at their height, the conferences attracted 300 leaders of government, business, religion, the press, and education; the purpose of the conferences was to create and direct public sentiment in favor of international arbitration, arbitration treaties, and an international court.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 12.5 linear ft. (12.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The most colorful and important peace organization to rise from the the Civil War was the Universal Peace Union (UPU). This militant band grew out of reaction against compromising tactics which the American Peace Society adopted during the Civil War.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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