Subject: Nuclear arms control -- History -- Sources - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 3.75 linear ft. (3.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Professionals' Coalition for Nuclear Arms Control was organized in 1984 as a coalition of organizations. It grew to include the Lawyers Alliance for Nuclear Arms Control, Physicians for Social Responsibility, the Union of Concerned Scientists, Architects, Designers, Planners for Social Responsibility, Psychologists for Social Responsibiity, High Technology Professionals for Peace, and Citizens Against Nuclear War, and Business Executives for Nuclear Age Concerns. It was formed as a lobbying and educational group to promote effective arms control legislation.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.83 linear ft. (10 linear in.)
Abstract:: Includes correspondence, memos, printed materials, and serial publications.

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Extent:: 15.5 linear ft. (15.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Alice Slater is a nuclear policy expert involved in nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and elimination of weapons issues. She has served as a founder or officer of several major organizations, including Global Resource Action Center for the Environment, Economists Allied for Arms Reduction, Abolition 2000, Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, and Stand for Truth About Radiation. Slater is internationally known for her expertise and work on disarmament issues.

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Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (15 linear inches.)
Abstract:: Papers of Carla Johnston, who was active in politics, and in working for peace, in Massachusetts, as well as a writer of eight books.

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Extent:: 1.67 linear ft. (20 linear inches.)
Abstract:: Collection includes memoranda, correspondence (1981-1988), meeting minutes, financial records, litigation files, newspaper clippings, flyers, and subject/reference files about other antinuclear organizations.

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Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 folder.)
Abstract:: Collection includes printed correspondence, pamphlets, flyers, and subject/reference files.

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Extent:: 33.74 linear ft. (33.74 linear feet.)
Abstract:: The Topsfield Foundation was founded by Paul J.Aicher in 1982. Aicher, a former engineer later turned philanthropist created a Foundation to aid grassroots citizens' groups in working against nuclear proliferation. In 1984 the Foundation began publishing the state-by-state Grassroots Peace Directories to provide networking information for these organizations and the larger peace movement. In the mid-1980s Aicher created two additional projects: ACCESS, a security information service based in Washington, D.C., to further the exchange of information and viewpoints on international affairs and conflict transformation; and helped form OPTIONS to improve and deepen the debate over security policy and to increase public participation in policy formation. In the 1990s the Topsfield Foundation changed its focus to community dialogue and community building through grassroots organizations. In 2004 the Topsfield Foundation was renamed as the Paul J. Aicher Foundation to honor its founder....(see more)

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