Barton, Harold E. L., 1916-2005

Harold E.L. "Hal" Barton; mining engineer, pacifist, Quaker, conscientious objector during World War II; born Aug. 31, 1916, in Grants Pass, Oregon; received a degree in geology from the University of Oregon and Montana School of Mines; conscientious objector during World War II, beginning his alternate service in a Forest Service camp in California; continued his service after transferring to Philadelphia State Hospital at Byberry, where he was among four people who developed the Mental Hygiene Program of Civilian Public Service; his program eventually led to the establishment of the National Mental Health Foundation; after completing his alternate service, he worked to develop mental health chapters in Lane and Benton (Oregon) counties, then served for two years as field secretary for the northwest office of the American Friends Service Committee; worked for many years in the Bohemia Mining District and was a real estate broker in Eugene for 20 years until he retired in 1977; co-founder of the Eugene Friends Meeting; died August 1, 2005.