Children's Peace Fair Records
Scope and Contents
This collection is still in the original order in which it was donated.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1988-1999
Creator
- Children's Peace Fair (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Limitations on Accessing the Collection
None.
Copyright and Rights Information
None.
Historical note
The Children's Peace Fair began in 1988 in New Jersey. It was an annual fair to teach children how they can contribute to world peace and learn conflict resolution skills. This children's event was organized in association with the Monmouth (NJ) Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Most of the fairs were held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey.
Extent
3.75 Linear Feet (3.75 linear ft.)
Overview
The Children's Peace Fair began in 1988 in New Jersey. It was an annual fair to teach children how they can contribute to world peace and learn conflict resolution skills. This children's event was organized in association with the Monmouth (New Jersey) Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Most of the fairs were held at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey.
Arrangement
This collection is unprocessed and remains in the order in which it was donated.
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Custodial History
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is the official repository for these papers/records.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Donald Jacoby, 2003 [Acc. 03A-095, Acc. 03A-096]; 2005 [Acc. 05A-010].
Separated Materials
Items removed:
- Photographs
- Children's drawings and other items removed to Oversized Items Collection
- 1 bumpersticker
- 1 fabric patch
- 6 posters (advertising peace fairs)
Legal Status
Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendents, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Processing Information
Collection partially processed by student Sheveen Greene, October-December 2003.
Subject
- Children's Peace Fair (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Find It at the Library
Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting reproductions from Swarthmore College Peace Collection Library
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