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Edgar R. Norton Collected Papers

 Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Norton, Edgar R.

Abstract

Includes correspondence, notes and reminiscences, statement of conscience by Edgar Norton; correspondents include Harrop A. Freeman, Norman J. Whitney.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1945-1949
  • 1945-1949, 1960

Creator

Language of Material

Materials are in English.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research without restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Edgar R. Norton; Edgar Richard Norton; Ted Norton; born 1928 in New York state; lived in Glens Falls, New York; member of the Society of Friends (Quakers); conscientious objector to the military draft, he received a four month prison sentence in 1949 for his failure to register; Norton was offered probation if he registered, but he refused; Norton was defended by Harrop Freeman; although Norton did spend time in jail, his indictment was dismissed on August 8, 1950.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet (1 linear inch)

Arrangement

Collection is arranged chronologically.

General Note

The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the papers of this individual.

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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