Louis W. Schneider Papers
Scope and Contents
Louis W. Schneider (1915-2012) worked for the American Friends Service Committee for more than four decades and served as Executive Secretary from 1974-1980. His Papers, including notes, diaries, speeches, and writings, reflect his long career in relief efforts and as an advocate for peace.
- Series 1: Biographical: Includes academic records, news clippings about Schneider, travel documents, and interviews by Roberta Foss
- Series 2: Correspondence: Letters to Lou Schneider and letters from Lou Schneider to Frances E. Schneider
- Series 3: Writings and Speeches: Includes transcripts of speeches and writings by Lou Schneider as well as his notes and diaries upon traveling to South Asia
- Series 4: American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): Includes AFSC publications, records and reports made by Schneider to the committee, and program information
- Series 5: Reference: Includes booklets, wrtitings by Duncan Wood, Robert Leopold, Henry J. Cadbury, Colin Bell, Stewart Meacham, John A. Sullivan, Bruce Birchardand Wallace T. Collett,
- Series 6: Miscellaneous
Dates
- Creation: 1933-1941
Creator
- Schneider, Louis W. (Person)
- American Friends Service Committee (Contributor, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 22, 1915, Louis W. Schneider graduated from Columbia College in 1936 and then from Union Theological Seminary in 1938. Leaving the ministry of a non-denominational church, he volunteered as a conscientious objector during WWII and joined the Society of Friends in 1946. He was the Executive Secretary for the American Friends Service Committee from 1974 until 1980, but had been involved in AFSC work for many decades. He was involved in various relief work after the World War II and during the Vietnam War. He travelled extensively through Asia and Latin America. After retiring from the Secretary position, Schneider continued to work as an advocate for peace and relief efforts. He died in Glenmoore, PA, on September 20, 2012.
Extent
2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Louis W. Schneider (1915-2012) worked for the American Friends Service Commiittee for more than four decades and served as Executive Secretary from 1974-1980. His Papers include notes, diaries, speeches, and writings, as well as publications by American Friends Services Committee.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Louis T. Schneider, son of Louis W. Schneider
Acc. FHL.2014.016
Gift of Louis T. Schneider, son of Louis W. Schneider
Acc. FHL.2024.003
Processing Information
Added three folders, 6/12/24
Subject
- Schneider, Louis W. (Person)
- Title
- Louis W. Schneider Papers, 1932-2004
- Author
- FHL staff
- Date
- 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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