William F. Brinton clippings concerning his C.O. service, 1941
Scope and Contents
William F. Brinton was assigned in May 1941 for a year of alternative service in Patapsco State Forest, Maryland. Administered by the AFSC, it was the U.S.'s first government-approved civilian service camp for conscientious objectors . At the time, he was a staff member at Pendle Hill and working as a freelance photographer and writer. He in mentioned and pictured in some of the clippings. After the U.S. entered the War, men in the CPS were required to serve for the duration.
Dates
- Creation: 1941
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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