Lew Ayres Collected Papers
Scope and Contents
Primarily contains newsclippings from 1942 when Ayres became a conscientious objector.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1942
Language of Material
Materials are in English.
Limitations on Accessing the Collection
The collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Lew Ayres was an actor known for his role in All Quiet on the Western Front. Ayres registered as a conscientious objector (CO) during World War Two. Ayres asked for non-combatant/medical service but was sent to a Civilian Public Service (CPS) camp in Oregon for two months. Later, Ayres was granted a spot on a medical unit.
Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Custodial History
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is not the official repository for the papers of Lew Ayres.
Subject
- Ayres, Lew, 1908-1996 (Person)
- Ayres, Lew, 1908-1996 (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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