Conscientious objectors -- United States -- History -- Sources
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Center on Conscience and War Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-025
Abstract
Organization still in existence that was formed to aid conscientious objectors in World War II.
Dates:
1940-2015
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Abraham Kaufman Collected Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Kaufman, Abraham
Abstract
In October 1928, Kaufman became the first paid employee of the War Resisters League, eventually becoming its Executive Secretary through 1947. He co-founded the Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1942-1997
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-060
Abstract
The Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors was a non-sectarian, free advisory service for conscientious objectors to war and military service. The MBCO was set up to provide counseling and legal aid in metropolitan New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and established by the United Pacifist Committee in 1940. The group disbanded in 1980.
Dates:
1940-1980
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
