MacAdam, Ruth E.
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Julien D. Cornell Papers
Julien Cornell (1910-1994) practiced law in New York City, with a special interest in civil liberties. During World War II, he handled many cases for conscientious objectors, as well as advising many other COs about their various problems with the legal system. He was considered an expert on legal issues regarding conscientious objection and Civilian Public Service, and was consulted by many lawyers throughout the country for his opinions.
Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors Records
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.
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- Amnesty -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
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- Conscientious objectors -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Counseling -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Conscientious objectors -- Sources 1
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- Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- Sources 1
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- World War, 1939-1945 -- Conscientious objectors -- Sources 1
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