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A. Ruth Fry Papers, 1905-1957 (inclusive)

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1 linear ft. (1 linear ft.)
Abstract:
[Anna] Ruth Fry was an activist and a writer born into a prominent Quaker family in England. From 1914-1924, she served as general secretary of the Friends Relief Commission, which provided help for refugees and others ravaged by World War I. Fry wrote about her experiences in A Quaker Adventure (1926). She was also the first chairman of the Russian Famine Relief Fund in 1921. Fry went on to write numerous books, pamphlets and tracts, on a variety of Quaker and peace topics. She died on April 26, 1962.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Pennsylvania Peace Society Records, 1866-1928 (inclusive) 1893-1928 (bulk)

Extent:
0.83 linear ft. (10 linear in.)
Abstract:
Organizations with the name Pennsylvania Peace Society existed as early as 1822. The records in this collection date from the late 19th century and into the first years of the 20th century. Material about earlier versions of the PPS maybe found in the records of the American Peace Society (DG 003); and in the records of the Universal Peace Union (DG 038).

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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