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American Friends Service Committee

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

David S. and Mary W. Richie Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-264
Overview

David S. Richie (1908-2005) spent his life devoted to public service, particularly in the areas of work camps and cooperatives. A birthright Quaker, he served as Secretary of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Social Order Committee from 1939–1973 and was president of the Board of Friends Housing, Inc. He also was involved with the American Friends Service Committee and other organizations. These papers are divided into correspondence, writings, and topical files as assembled by Richie.

Dates: 1935-2005

Howard Haines Turner Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-210
Overview

Howard Haines Turner (1909-1996) was a Quaker economist and educator who was active in a variety of social concerns, particularly in improving the justice system. He also had a lifelong interest in cooperative communities and worked in South Vietnam under the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC).

Dates: 1927-1995

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Adult education and state 1
Business -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 1
Conscientious objection 1
Consumer cooperatives -- United States 1
Humanitarian assistance -- Quakers 1