McCandless, John H., 1920-1990.
John McCandless (1920-1990) was an active Quaker and a prominent small press printer. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College, Pa., in 1941 and worked as a reporter and editor for the Chester (Pa.) Times from 1942-1949. He was a conscientious objector in World War II and opened his own printing press in 1958. In addition to publishing and editing, McCandless also wrote a number of books and articles, including Yet Still We Kneel, a book of collected poems. He was also involved with New Call to Peacemaking, the Faith and Life Movement, and Friends Consultation on Membership.
From the description of Papers, 1944-1988. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 50427362
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| creatorOf | McCandless, John H., 1920-1990. Papers, 1944-1988. | Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College |
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| associatedWith | Faith and Life Movement. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Friends Consultation on Membership (1983: Richmond, Ind.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hemlock Press. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | New Call to Peacemaking (Organization) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1920
Death 1990
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