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Pacifists -- United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Jane Addams Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-001
Abstract

A world-famous social reformer; co-founded the first settlement house in America in 1889; championed many causes on behalf of the urban poor, such as protection of immigrants, child labor laws, industrial safety, juvenile courts, and recognition of labor unions; a leading figure in the movement for international peace; awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Dates: 1838-; Majority of material found within 1880-1935
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Brent Dow Allinson Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Allinson, Brent Dow
Scope and Contents

Collection includes undated typescript writings by Allinson, pamphlets by and about him, and a newspaper clipping discussing his court martial.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1918-1923
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Lew Ayres Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Ayres, Lew
Scope and Contents

Primarily contains newsclippings from 1942 when Ayres became a conscientious objector.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1942
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Elizabeth Newlin Baker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-248
Abstract

Elizabeth Newlin Baker was a Pennsylvania Quaker peace activist and graduate of Swarthmore College, Class of 1902. This small collection contains drafts of letters she wrote, miscellaneous correspondence received, and papers concerning the Pennsylvania Job Mobilization Program of the late 1930s.

Dates: 1932-1969
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Daniel Berrigan and Philip Berrigan Collected Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Berrigan, Daniel and Philip
Abstract

Collection consists of printed correspondence, leaflets, pamphlets, news clippings, other writings by and about Daniel Berrigan and Philip Berrigan.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1964-
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Lucy Perkins Carner Collected Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Carner, Lucy Perkins
Abstract Lucy Perkins Carner served on the board of such organizations as the American Friends Service Committee, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the War Resisters League, and the United World Federalists. She also joined the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. In many ways Carner worked for civil rights, protesting discrimination in businesses, and joining organizations such as the Congress on Racial Equality and the NAACP. She was also a war tax resister and protested against the...
Dates: 1953-1977
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Dorothy Day Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Day, Dorothy
Abstract

Collection consists of printed materials: leaflets, pamphlets, reprints, and a postcard reproduction of a wood-carved sculpture by Charles Wells (b. 1935) titled "Dorothy Day.".

Dates: Majority of material found within 1915-
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Henry Drinker correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-031
Identifier: SFHL-SC-031
Abstract

This collection includes letters received by Henry Drinker regarding various business and personal matters. The correspondents include Ruth Anna Rutter (later Lindley), George Churchman, and William Brinton, who wrote concerning a subscription from Lampeter Preparative Meeting for relief in Europe.

Dates: 1791-1801
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Joseph Felmet Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Felmet, Joseph
Abstract

Collection includes two letters from Felmet; bulk of collection is photocopies regarding Felmet's draft resistance and civil rights work; also includes a photocopy of Felmet's FBI files.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1943-1994
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Edwin Ginn and Ginn and Company Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Ginn, Edwin/ Ginn and Company
Abstract

Collection includes correspondence (1902-1909), publicity and reviews for The Future of War by Jean de Bloch (1902), pamphlets about world peace, world organization, international union, and limitation of armaments. The collection includes only incidental information about Ginn and Company.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1902-1909
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection
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