American Friends Service Committee papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a single news letter and the correspondence of the American Friends Service Committee.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1947
Creator
- American Friends Service Committee (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Historical Note
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) was founded in 1917 during World War I to give young conscientious objectors ways to serve without joining the military or taking lives. They drove ambulances, ministered to the wounded, and stayed on in Europe after the armistice to rebuild war-ravaged communities. In 1947, along with British Quakers, the AFSC received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition for their work.
Extent
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection is comprised of a single news letter and the correspondence of the American Friends Service Committee.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed January, 2016.
Subject
- Civilian Public Service -- History (Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- American Friends Service Committee papers, 1942-1947
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- January, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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