Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace Records
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, administrative files, manuscripts, minutes of meetings, tearsheets of articles and newspaper clippings, reference files, and photographs. Correspondents include W.H. Ferry.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-1991
Creator
- Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace (U.S.) (Organization)
- Ferry, W. H. (Wilbur Hugh) (Correspondent, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Limitations on Accessing the Collection
None.
Copyright and Rights Information
None.
Historical note
The Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace was established in 1987 by W. H. Ferry as a forum to explore the conditions needed for a sustainable peace, and to develop positive alternatives for security in the nuclear age. The organization's headquarters were located first at the Sociology Department of Boston College (Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts), and later in Washington D.C. The group published peace-related books and background papers until it ceased operationin 1990 or 1991.
Extent
10.5 Linear Feet (10.5 linear ft.)
Abstract
The Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace, founded by W. H. Ferry, was established at Boston College in 1987 to explore the conditions for a sustainable peace. The group worked on concepts such as "peace systems" and "war systems", and its members developed the Citizens' Peace Treaty. After relocating to Washington, D.C., the organization ceased operation 1990 or 1991.
Arrangement
This collection is unprocessed and remains in the order in which it was received.
Custodial History
The Swarthmore College Peace Collection is the official repository for these records.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace, 1991 [Acc. 91A-132]; 1992 [Acc. 92A-007 and Acc. 92A-026]
Separated Materials
Items removed: Periodicals Published Books and Pamphlets
Legal Status
Copyright may have been transferred to the Swarthmore College Peace Collection or may have been retained by the creators/authors (or their descendants), in this collection, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Please contact the SCPC Curator for further information.
General
View finding aid online: https://www.swarthmore.edu/library/peace/DG151-175/dg160expro.html
Processing Information
This collection is unprocessed and remains in the order in which it was received. This finding aid was created by Amanda Cardillo on July 30, 2012.
Subject
- Exploratory Project on the Conditions of Peace (U.S.) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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