Overview of the Nicholas Broughton papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: Nicholas Broughton papers

Date (inclusive): 1940-1947

Collection Number: 87048

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Memoirs, camp newspapers, minutes, newsletters, and other printed matter, relating to conscientious objectors in the United States during World War II, conditions at Civilian Public Service Camp No. 76, a strike at the camp in 1946, and pacifist activities prior to the United States' entry into World War II.

Creator: Broughton, Nicholas, 1916-

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1987.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Nicholas Broughton papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

American conscientious objector during World War II; assignee, Civilian Public Service Camp No. 76, Glendora, California, 1942-1946.

Scope and Content of Collection

Memoirs, camp newspapers, minutes, newsletters, and other printed matter, relating to conscientious objectors in the United States during World War II, conditions at Civilian Public Service Camp No. 76, a strike at the camp in 1946, and pacifist activities prior to the United States' entry into World War II.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Peace

World War, 1939-1945 -- United States

Neutrality -- United States

Conscientious objectors -- United States

Pacifism

World War, 1939-1945 -- Conscientious objectors

Service, Compulsory non-military -- United States

American Friends Service Committee. Civilian Public Service. Camp No. 76 (Glendora, Calif.)

Material not yet described

box 1

Material not yet described