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Conscientious Objectors/Anti-War Collection
SPC.2018.049
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Conscientious Objectors/Anti-War Collection
Creator:
Garber, William
source:
National Council Against Conscription (U.S.)
source:
National Council for Prevention of War (U.S.)
Creator:
Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.049
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
.42 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1934-1954; undated
Abstract: This collection contains material associated with conscientious objectors who were part of the Civilian Public Service (CPS)
as well as in non-combatant roles during World War Two; and part of 1-W Service during the Korean War, as well as material
related to the Selective Service Act of 1967.Also included are materials generated by pacifist organizations that promoted
peace, and were against war and conscription.
Language of Material:
English
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The Conscientious Objectors/Anti-War Collection (1942-1972; undated) contains material associated with conscientious objectors
who were part of the Civilian Public Service (CPS); as well as documents generated mostly by pacifist organizations that promoted
peace and were against war and conscription. Series I: Conscientious Objectors contains letters, memorandums, newsletters,
bulletins, and other documents related to conscientious objectors and various objectors' related causes including material
regarding those who were part of the CPS, in non-combatant roles during World War Two; and a part of 1-W Service during the
Korean War era. Also included in this series is material related to the resistance of the Selective Service Act of 1967. Series
II: Anti-War/Peace Movement contains reprints, speeches, mailers, newsletters, and other documents generated mostly by pacifist
organizations whose missions were to prevent the outbreak of war, and advance world peace such as: National Council for Prevention
of War (NCPW), American Friends Service Committee, National Council Against Conscription, War Resisters League, and Friends
Committee on National Legislation. Also included in this series are documents regarding anti-conscription; texts for three
Dwight Eisenhower speeches; a document entitled "The Way Out" by Fenner Brockway"; and material promoting peace.
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
For information about citing archival material, see the
Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.
By definition from the Selective Service System "a conscientious objector is one who is opposed to serving in the armed forces
and/or bearing arms on the grounds of moral or religious principles". During World War Two and the Korean War, conscientious
objectors were assigned to non-combatant roles or as laborers in Civilian Public Service (CPS) camps in lieu of conscription
or military service.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Conscientious objectors
Draft
World War, 1939-1945 -- Conscientious objectors -- United States
Camino (Calif.)
Peace movements
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Civilian Public Service. Camp #21 (Cascade Locks, Or.)
Civilian Public Service
National Council Against Conscription (U.S.)
National Council for Prevention of War (U.S.)
United States. Military Selective Service Act