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War Resisters' International Records, 1923-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (3.25 linear ft.)
Abstract:
The War Resisters' International was founded at Bilthoven, Netherlands, in 1921 by representative pacifists from that country, Germany, Austria and Great Britain. The War Resisters' International was never more than a coordinating body in its relationship to affiliated groups.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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John Paul Lederach Collected Papers, 1985-1993 (bulk)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Abstract:
Collection includes manuscript (some photocopies) and published articles by Lederach, including: "Mediation in North America: an Examination of the Profession's Cultural Premises (1985); "Transformation From Within: Peacemaking in the East Coast of Nicaragua" (1989); Pacifism in Contemporary Conflict: a Christian Perspective (1993); and other writings, 1989-1993.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Nonviolent Peaceforce Records, 1994- (bulk)

Extent:
20 linear ft. (48 boxes)
Abstract:
Co-founded by peace activisits David Hartsough and Mel Duncan in 2002, the Nonviolent Peaceforce is an unarmed civilian peace force that works internationally by protecting civilians in conflicts and helping to resolve conflicts peacefully through dialogue. Records include the early development and planning of the organization, funding and financing, media and publicity attention the organization received, committee minutes, international trip reports, and training of the civilian peacekeepers. There are also papers dealing with activities of the co-founders prior to the Nonviolent Peaceforce from the 1990s, with a focus on Bosnia and Yugoslavia.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Thomas M. Goldstein papers, 1962-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 boxes (5 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is the result of Goldstein's work as a student at Haverford College toward an independent study paper on the Vietnam War protest at the college.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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William Huntington papers, 1932-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection relates primarily to William Huntington, (1907-1990), a 20th century Quaker peace activist and the ship The Golden Rule which Huntington and others used to protest atomic testing in the South Pacific. Included are correspondence, photographs, conference papers, newspaper articles, memoranda, and minutes.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Edward Smedley diary, 1863

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Diary of Edward Smedley, written while at the conscript barracks in Philadelphia after being drafted for the American Civil War. Entries describe Smedley's experiences as a drafted soldier and non-combatant prisoner in Philadelphia, including religious reflection, visits from family members, and military preparations.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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