Steere, Douglas V. (Douglas Van), 1901-1995

Person

Staff Only

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Addition to Dorothy and Douglas Steere papers

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-1314

Overview

This collection contains the research materials, personal photographs, mementos, writings, and journals of Dorothy Steere.

Dates: 1946-2003

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Douglas and Dorothy Steere Travel Letters

Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-950-287

Overview

This collection contains a letter on the Steere's trip to England in 1968, and a letter on the Steere's trip to various places in Asia in 1970, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Dates: 1968 - 1970

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

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

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections