Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Subject Pacifism

Haridas Thakordas Muzumdar Collected Papers, 1920-1942 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (0.25 linear inches)
Abstract:: Includes pamphlets and typescript.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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]

Universal Peace Union Records, 1846-1938 (inclusive) 1867-1923 (bulk) 1938 (bulk)

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]

Société de la Paix de Genève Collection, 1830-1839 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)
Abstract:: Printed materials: periodicals and pamphlets; all materials in this collection are in French.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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]

Henry and Elizabeth Drinker letters, 1777-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Correspondence between Henry Drinker and Elizabeth, his wife, relates to his arrest, imprisonment, and resulting forced exile to Winchester, Virginia during the American Revolution. His letters discuss his physical and spiritual well-being, concern for his children, news of other exiled Friends, and efforts to present their case before Pennsylvanian and Virginian authorities. Elizabeth Drinker's letters to her husband relate family and neighborhood news, Friends' visits, efforts on behalf of the exiles, and her constant concern for her husband.

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

Leon Kanegis papers, 1932-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 linear ft. (14 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The papers of Quaker Leon Kenagis who deliberated over some of the challenging issues of the 20th century, such as civil rights, religion and education.

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

Harold J. Chance papers, 1938-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 boxes (13 boxes)
Abstract:: Harold J. Chance (1898-1975) worked for peace education through the American Friends Service Committee, the Peace Caravans, the Youth Section of the Emergency Peace Campaign, the Institute of International Relations, and the Friends Peace Service from 1934-1964. Included in the Harold Chance papers are correspondence, journals, writings, mailings, reports, and materials on the Friends Peace Service. Also included are Harold Haines Brinton's (1884-1973) lectures and course notes on topics such as history and religion, mysticism in various religions, religion and social change, and the philosophy of pacifism. Researchers will find this collection is especially rich in Quaker history, specifically relating to the discussion of the use of the Quaker voice by individual Friends' groups, in the mid 1950's.

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

Civilian Public Service publications, 1941-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet (6 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of the publications of conscientious objectors (COs) working at Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in the United States during World War II, performing "work of national importance" in lieu of combat. Camps were established for various purposes, from firefighting in the rural West to caring for mental patients and the elderly. The publications cover areas across the United States, although are focused in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and California. Two publications appear to be from outside the United States. Publications range from the basic to the elaborate and cover all aspects of the lives of COs-- the mundane as well as the profound. Many publications intermittently published tables of all men who were in that specific camp at the time, or of all men who had passed through the camp. Publication frequency ranged from weekly to quarterly. A few other publications are also included, which were not directly published by COs but which share...(see more)

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

Iwao Frederick Ayusawa papers, 1918-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Iwao Frederick Ayusawa (1894-1972) spent much of his life working with the International Labor Organization, and later served as a faculty member of the International Christian University in Japan. The collection consists primarily of personal letters, speaking of his belief in pacifism and his work in Geneva and Japan.

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