Wisbech Local Peace Association

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Founded ca. 1879 as Wisbech Women's Local Peace Association; founder, Priscilla H. Peckover; by 1882 its name had been changed to Wisbech Local Peace Association; promoted the development of women in work for peace; worked to establish peace by means of arbitration and disarmament; its condemnation of war was based on Christian theology.

From the description of Records, 1880-1931. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 20661723

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creatorOf Wisbech Local Peace Association. Records, 1880-1931. Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC
creatorOf Wisbech Local Peace Association. Records, 1880-1931 [microform]. Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC
creatorOf Luffman, Laura Bogue. Papers [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
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associatedWith Bajer, Fredrik, 1837-1922, person
associatedWith Luffman, Laura Bogue. person
associatedWith Peckover, Priscilla Hannah, 1833-1931. person
associatedWith Swarthmore College. Peace Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith Wisbech Women's Local Peace Association corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Great Britain
Subject
Peace
Peace movements
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Active 1880

Active 1931

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