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No More War Movement Collected Records

Collection — othertype: CDG-B

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-B-Great Britain-No More War Movement

Scope and Contents

Collection includes printed correspondence, pamphlets, leaflets, and the periodicals New World and No More War; constitution and membership information; one photographic plate, lapel button, post card, and paper banner.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1922-1936

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Nonviolent Peaceforce Records

Collection

Identifier: SCPC-DG-268

Abstract Co-founded by peace activisits David Hartsough and Mel Duncan in 2002, the Nonviolent Peaceforce is an unarmed civilian peace force that works internationally by protecting civilians in conflicts and helping to resolve conflicts peacefully through dialogue. Records include the early development and planning of the organization, funding and financing, media and publicity attention the organization received, committee minutes, international trip reports, and training of the civilian...

Dates: Majority of material found within 1994-

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Norman R. Morrison Memorial Fund Records

Collection — othertype: CDG-A

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Norman R. Morrison Memorial Fund

Abstract

Includes correspondence (1965-1966), financial records, reports, newspaper clippings, Friends World College files about the award, and five folders (1965) (primarily receipts for contributions) concerning the Morrison Family Fund.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1965-1968

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Northern California Service Board for Conscientious Objectors Collected Records

Collection — othertype: CDG-A

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Northern California Service Board-Conscientious Objectors

Abstract

Includes printed correspondence, minutes of meetings, memoranda, brochures; correspondents include Allen H. Barr and Robert F. Leavens.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940-1954

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Edgar R. Norton Collected Papers

Collection — othertype: CDG-A

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Norton, Edgar R.

Abstract

Includes correspondence, notes and reminiscences, statement of conscience by Edgar Norton; correspondents include Harrop A. Freeman, Norman J. Whitney.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1945-1949; 1945-1949, 1960

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Harry Gray Nugent Collected Papers

Collection — othertype: CDG-A

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Nugent, Harry Gray

Abstract

The collection includes court cases of Harry Gray Nugent; also some information about Lester Packer.

Dates: 1952

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Mildred Scott Olmsted Papers

Collection

Identifier: SCPC-DG-082

Abstract Mildred Scott Olmsted, peace activist and suffragist, was born in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in 1890. In 1922, Olmsted became Executive Secretary of the Pennsylvania Branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). From 1934 onward she assumed national positions with the organization. In 1946, Olmsted became National Administrative Secretary and held that position (until her retirement in 1966. She remained active as Executive Director Emerita of WILPF and also served...

Dates: 1881-1990; Majority of material found within 1907-1990

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Joseph C. Osborn Collected Papers

Collection — othertype: CDG-A

Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Osborn, Joseph C

Abstract

Collection includes biographical information, correspondence, information about Osborn's academic work at Purdue University, 1936-1942, and about his draft orders and conscientious objection status; and information about Osborn's time in Civilian Public Service and CPS reunions in 1983 and 1986.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1936-1986

Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection