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Aimwell School records
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1183
Overview
The Aimwell School in Philadelphia was founded in 1796 by Anne Parrish (1760-1800) for the purpose of providing "a good English education" in the primary and grammar grades for underprivileged girls. It was instituted by the Society for the Free Instruction of Female Children and operated under the management of the Society of Friends.
Dates:
1796-1935
A.J. Muste Memorial Institute Collected Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-A.J. Muste Memorial Institute
Dates:
1974-
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Fay Ajzenberg-Selove papers
Collection
Identifier: HCS-001-013
Overview
The collection consists of the 1947-1950 correspondence between Fay Ajzenberg-Selove and Louis Leprince-Ringue pertaining to her translation of his book "Les Rayons Cosmiques" (The Cosmic Rays) and a 1991 copy of Ajzenberg-Selove's memoir typescript.
Dates:
1947-1950; 1991; Majority of material found within 1947-1950
Akron Council for Peace Action Collected Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Akron Council for Peace Action
Dates:
1936-1946
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Alapocas Monthly Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/A400
Identifier: QM-Ph-A400
Scope and Contents
Records include: minutes 1974-2001 ; membership records, 1975-2001 ; miscellaneous papers, 1975-2001.
Dates:
1974-2001
Alaskans for World Peace Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Alaskans for World Peace
Abstract
Collection includes: articles of incorporation and by-laws, correspondence, newsletters, articles and letters to the editor by members; peace-related writings of Conner Sorensen; information about programs: anti-hunger, disarmament, efforts against U.S. military assistance to Nicaragua.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1979-1986
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Albany Executive and Monthly Meetings (1840-1915) Records
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/A410
Identifier: QM-NY-A410
Overview
Includes: Minutes (men's and joint), 1840-94 and 1894-1915; women's minutes, 1840-69; minutes of the Preparative Meeting of Ministers and Elders, 1841-87 and 1887-94; register & scrapbook, 1840-1915; Deeds and Property Records 1898-1908; contained with the Register are records of births & deaths, marriages, removals, names of the members of Albany and New Scotland Preparative Meetings, and miscellaneous items tipped in.
Dates:
1840-1915
Albany Friends Meeting (1942- ) Records
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/A412
Identifier: QM-NY-A412
Overview
Records of the second Albany Friends Meeting, 1942-ongoing. Includes: Minutes, 1942-1994, and newsletters, 1965-68.
Dates:
1942-1995
Albany Preparative Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/A417
Identifier: QM-NY-A417
Overview
Includes: Women's Preparative Meeting minutes, 1833-1865; Men's Preparative Meeting minutes, 1833-1870.
Dates:
1833-1894
Albert Einstein Institution Records
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-220
Abstract
The Albert Einstein Institution was founded in 1983 and is dedicated to advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. It is committed to the defense of freedom, democracy, and the reduction of political violence through the use of nonviolent action. The principle founder of the Albert Einstein Institution is Dr. Gene Sharp. To further its mission, the Institution has supported research projects, actively consulted with resistance and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1974 -
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
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- Government, Resistance to -- United States -- History -- Sources 30
- Indians of North America 30
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- Haverford College 215
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- Muste, Abraham John, 1885-1967 44
- Civilian Public Service 41
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 39
- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 35
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 33
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 32
- Westtown Boarding School 29
- Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961 28
- Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 27
- Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 26
- Pendle Hill (School: Wallingford, Pa.) 26
- Thomas, Norman, 1884-1968 26
- Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.) 25
- Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970 24
- Fox, George 23
- Penn, William, 1644-1718 21
- War Resisters League 21
- Detzer, Dorothy, 1893-1981 19
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 19
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. U.S. Section 19
- Baldwin, Roger N. (Roger Nash), 1884-1981 18
- Hughan, Jessie Wallace, 1875-1955 18
- Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 18
- Holmes, John Haynes, 1879-1964 17
- League of Nations 17
- Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987 17
- United Nations 17
- Friends General Conference (U.S.) 16
- Willoughby, George, pacifist 16
- Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859-1947 15
- Haverford College. Office of the President 15
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 15
- Mygatt, Tracy D. (Tracy Dickinson), 1885-1973 15
- Pickett, Clarence, 1884-1965 15
- Wilson, E. Raymond (Edward Raymond), 1896-1987 15
- Woolman, John, 1720-1772 15
- Adelman, Seymour, 1906-1985 14
- Mead, Lucia True Ames, 1856-1936 14
- Sayre, John Nevin, 1884-1977 14
- Schwimmer, Rosika, 1877-1948 14
- Cope family 13
- Lyttle, Bradford 13
- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 12
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 12
- Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 12
- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 12
- Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 12
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 12
- Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958 12
- Kaufman, Abraham 12
- Lloyd family 12
- Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 12
- Swomley, John M., 1915-2010 12
- Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 11
- Friends World Committee for Consultation 11
- Hull, William I. (William Isaac), 1868-1939 11
- Jack, Homer A. (Homer Alexander), 1916-1993 11
- Jones, Mary Hoxie 11
- Thomas, Evan W. (Evan Welling), 1890-1974 11
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Geneva, Switzerland (International Office) 11
- Allen, Devere, 1891-1955 10
- Elkinton, J. Passmore (Joseph Passmore), 1887-1971 10
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 10
- Morris family 10
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite: 1828-1955) 10
- Newton, Ray 10
- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 10
- Scott, Lawrence, 1908-1986 10
- Smith family 10
- Steere, Douglas V. (Douglas Van), 1901-1995 10
- Bean, Joel, 1825-1914 9
- Brinton, Ellen Starr, 1886-1954 9
- Bryn Mawr College Library 9
- Committee for Nonviolent Action 9
- Cooper family 9
- Dellinger, David T., 1915-2004 9
- Elkinton family 9
- Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 9
- Fothergill, Samuel 9
- French, Paul Comly, 1903-1960 9
- Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.) 9
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 9
- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 9
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 9
- Lochner, Louis Paul, 1887-1975 9
- McReynolds, David 9
- Morris, Elliston P. (Elliston Perot), 1899-1980 9
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 9
- Reynolds, Barbara (Barbara Leonard) 9
- Sharpless family 9
- Sharpless, Isaac, 1848-1920 9
- Smith, Daniel B. 9
- Society of Friends 9
- Taylor family 9
- Witherspoon, Frances, 1886-1973 9 ∧ less
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