New Swarthmoor Community

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The New Swarthmoor Community was founded in 1969 and located in Clinton, New York. The New Swarthmoor Community was a communal household with an emphasis on worship, simplicity, strong nonviolent opposition to war, and a radical return to early Friends' (Quakers), principles and practices. Additional households were established in Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, Ohio, Michigan and Sumneytown, Pennsylvania. The community was formally laid down in 1974.

From the description of Records, 1969-1996. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 47890465

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New York (State)--Clinton
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Communal living
Quakers
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Active 1969

Active 1996

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