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Theodore Herman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Herman, Theodore

Abstract

Collection includes biographical information, correspondence (1970-2001), information about Herman's trips to the Balkans and his work for a Balkan Peace Studies Center, 1992-2001 and the Balkans Concerns Group; also includes Herman's participation in other societies, conferences and symposia concerning peace and nonviolence, including the Peace Studies Association, the American Friends Service Committee's Europe Program, the Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development (COPRED); includes reference files about the Balkan region and the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina; there is some information about Petra Kelly. The collection also includes photographs, periodicals, and audiocassettes.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1970-2001

Language of Material

Materials are in English.

Limitations on Accessing the Collection

The collection is open for research use.

Physical Access Note

All or part of this collection is stored off-site. Contact Swarthmore College Peace Collection staff at peacecollection@swarthmore.edu at least two weeks in advance of visit to request boxes.

Biographical Note

Theodore Herman (1913-2010); Ted Herman; pioneer peace studies scholar, Quaker; graduate of Swarthmore College, class of 1935; Ph.D. in geography; professor at Colgate University, where he was director of the Peace and World Order Studies program; Herman worked to bring together opposing sides in the Balkans conflicts; was involved with the International Peace Research Association (IPRA).

Extent

3 Linear Feet (3 linear feet.)

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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