Liberty Defense Union.
The Liberty Defense Union was organized to provide legal counsel for pacifists and political radicals who were arrested during the "red (Communist) hunt" which occurred following World War I.
From the description of Collection, 1918-1919. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 28329344
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Liberty Defense Union. Collection, 1918-1919. | Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC | |
| referencedIn | J. B. Matthews Papers, 1862-1986 and undated | David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library |
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| associatedWith | Matthews, J. B. (Joseph Brown), 1894-1966 | person |
| associatedWith | Swarthmore College. Peace Collection. | corporateBody |
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| United States |
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| Civil rights |
| Pacifists |
| Political prisoners |
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