Smith, Roland F. (Roland Frederick), 1917-1992
Variant namesRoland Frederick Smith; born April 8, 1917 in Boston; raised in Milton, Mass.; belonged to the Congregational Christian Church; graduate of Oberlin College, 1939; M.A., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. in mathematics, Syracuse University, 1955; taught mathematics at several colleges and universities, including Earlham College; was a conscientious objector during World War II, serving in Civilian Public Service (CPS), including work as an attendant at mental hospitals; married 1) Ada Mary Johnson (1920-1945) and 2) Margaret Johnson; member of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the War Resisters League; was a member of Albany Friends Meeting; died April 21, 1992.
From the description of Roland F. Smith papers, 1939-1946, 1981. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 166380015
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| creatorOf | Smith, Roland Frederick, 1917-. Roland F. Smith papers, 1939-1946, 1981. | Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC |
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| associatedWith | Byberry State Hospital (Pa.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Civilian Public Service | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Civilian Public Service. Camp (Coleville, Calif.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Civilian Public Service. Camp (Philadelphia, Pa.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Civilian Public Service. Camp (Williamsburg, Va.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Eastern State Hospital (Va.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Swarthmore College. Peace Collection. | corporateBody |
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| New York (State)--Albany | |||
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| Conscientious objectors |
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| World War, 1939-1945 |
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Person
Birth 1917
Death 1992
Male
Americans
English
