Committee for Amnesty for All Objectors to War and Conscription

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The Committee was formed following the end of World War II; A.J. Muste served as Chair. Its purpose was to arouse public support for amnesty for all war objectors, regardless of the basis of the objection. A. Philip Randolph and Emily Greene Balch were also involved with the Committee.

From the description of Collection, 1945-1948. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 27645290

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Committee for Amnesty for All Objectors to War and Conscription. Collection, 1945-1948. Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC
referencedIn Man, Albon. Papers, 1943-1965. Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC
referencedIn The Nation, records, 1879-1974 (inclusive), 1920-1955 (bulk). Houghton Library
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associatedWith Balch, Emily Greene, 1867-1961. person
associatedWith Man, Albon. person
associatedWith Muste, Abraham John, 1885-1967. person
correspondedWith Nation (New York, N.Y. : 1865). corporateBody
associatedWith Randolph, A. Philip 1889- person
associatedWith Swarthmore College. Peace Collection. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Amnesty
Conscientious objectors
Draft resisters
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Active 1945

Active 1948

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