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Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors Records

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-073
Abstract

CCCO developed a nationwide network of military and draft counselors and attorneys to assist conscientious objectors. Most active during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the CCCO promoted such issues as amnesty, repatriation, and counter-recruitment.Operations were suspended in late October 2009. As of 2010, some of their counseling service has been taken over by the GI Rights Hotline.

Dates: 1948-2010

Dwight S. Large and Frances K. Large Collected Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Large, Dwight S. and Frances K. Large
Abstract

Papers of a Frances K. and Dwight S. Large, who worked for legal amnesty for Vietnam War resisters.

Dates: 1969-1976

Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors Records

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-060
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1940-1980

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  • Library: Swarthmore College Peace Collection X
  • Subject: Draft -- United States -- History -- Sources X
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Counseling -- United States -- History -- Sources 2
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Conscientious objectors -- Sources 2
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Conscientious objectors -- Sources 2
African American soldiers -- United States -- History -- Sources 1
Amnesty -- Congresses -- History -- Sources 1
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Names
Tatum, Arlo D. 2
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Project on Amnesty 1
Amnesty Information and Action Center 1
Barr, Allen H. 1
Benson, Purnell Handy, 1913- 1