Creator: Forest, Jim (James H.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 171 linear ft. (171 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Fellowship of Reconciliation in the U.S. was founded in 1915 by Christian pacifists. The organization, whose members are now drawn from many religious groups, seeks to apply principles of peace and social justice and non-violent social change to issues such as disarmament, conscription, race relations, economic justice, and civil liberties.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 17.25 linear ft. (17.25 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Father John Dear is a Jesuit priest, peace and nonviolence activist, lecturer, and author of books on peace and social justice issues. His papers reflect his focus on nonviolent witness through all aspects of his life.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 30.5 linear ft. (30.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: David McReynolds (1929-2018), was an activist with the War Resisters League, the Socialist Party USA and the Democratic Socialists of America. He was an editor of Liberation magazine in the 1950s and a leader of the WRL from the 1950s until his retirement in 1999. McReynolds ran for Congress twice and for President of the U.S. twice, including a run in 2000. McReynolds has attempted to integrate anti-war and pacifist philosophy with Socialist economics. David McReynolds was openly gay and had written about this topic as well.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 folder.)
Abstract:: Collection includes printed statements, correspondence, leaflets, and newsletters, about the arrest, incarceration and legal defense of the Milwaukee 14. Correspondents include James H. Forest, James Harney.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Search