Joseph C. Osborn Collected Papers
Abstract
Collection includes biographical information, correspondence, information about Osborn's academic work at Purdue University, 1936-1942, and about his draft orders and conscientious objection status; and information about Osborn's time in Civilian Public Service and CPS reunions in 1983 and 1986.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1936-1986
Language of Material
Materials are in English.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research without restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph C Osborn (he preferred not to use a period after his middle initial); born 1911; member of the Society of Friends (Quakers); conscientious objector to World War II; performed alternate service as a smokejumper in Civilian Public Service Camp 103 (near Missoula, Montana); later, Osborn was a professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; died 1993.
Extent
0.29 Linear Feet (3.5 linear inches.)
Arrangement
Collection is arranged chronologically.
General Note
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the papers of this individual.
Subject
- Osborn, Joseph C., 1911-1993 (Person)
- Osborn, Joseph C., 1911-1993 (Person)
- Civilian Public Service. Camp #103 (Missoula, Mont.) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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