Steere, Douglas V. (Douglas Van), 1901-1995
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Gilbert MacMaster papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1016
Overview
Gilbert MacMaster (1869-1967), a Quaker, was involved in charitable work in post-World War II Europe. The papers include his letters, photographs, and diary, which covers his and Margarethe Lachmund's (his wife) 30 years of service (1920-1950) with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) child feeding mission in Germany, after World War I, as head of the Friends Center in Hamburg, during Hitler's rise to power, and as American Friends' representative in Basel, Switzerland, during World...
Dates:
1901-1968
Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1174
Abstract
Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy’s work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics...
Dates:
1896-2003
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- Haverford (Pa.) 1
- International relief -- Africa 1
- Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
- Quaker women 1
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- Quakers -- Education 1
- Quakers -- Germany -- History -- 20th century 1
- Quakers -- Switzerland 1
- Religion -- Study and teaching 1
- Rhodes Scholarships 1
- Sermons 1
- Society of Friends -- International assistance -- Germany 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- American Friends Service Committee 1
- autobiographies (documents) 1
- diaries 1
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