Gara, Larry
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Eichel Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-131
Overview
The Eichel Family papers provide a unique glimpse into the lives of conscientious objectors and peace activists from one family over two generations, from 1916 onward. Julius Eichel, David Eichel and Albert Eichel were all C.O.s during WWI. Julius Eichel and his wife Esther Eichel protested WWII. Their son Seymour Eichel also served time in prison for his refusal to serve in the military in the 1950s.
Dates:
1918 - 2008
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Abraham Kaufman Collected Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Kaufman, Abraham
Overview
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
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- Subject: Pacifists -- United States -- History -- Sources X
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Civil disobedience -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Draft resisters -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Peace movements -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Selective conscientious objection -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
- Socialists -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
