Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970

Clergyman and pacifist; died 1970.

From the description of Frederick Joseph Libby papers, 1846-1973 (bulk 1890-1970). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982364

Biographical Note

• 1874, Nov. 24: Born, Richmond, Maine
• 1894: Bachelor of arts, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine
• 1896: Principal, Richmond High School, Richmond, Maine
• 1898 - 1899 : Studied and traveled in Germany
• 1902: Bachelor of theology, Andover Theological Seminary, Andover, Mass.
• 1902 - 1904 : Traveling fellowship, universities of Berlin and Marburg, Germany, and Mansfield College, Oxford, England
• 1903: Traveled in the Middle East
• 1905 - 1911 : Pastor, Union Congregational Church, Magnolia, Mass.
• 1911 - 1912 : Traveled in East Asia (Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan)
• 1912 - 1920 : Teacher and director of religious and social activities, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, N.H.
• 1918 - 1920 : Relief work in Europe with the American Friends Service Committee
• 1921: Joined Society of Friends
• 1921 - 1970 : Executive Secretary, National Council for Prevention of War
• 1928 - 1929 : Active in efforts by the National Council for Prevention of War and others to convince Congress to reduce the buildup of U.S. naval forces
• 1932: Married Faith Ward (died 1984)
• 1954: National Council for Prevention of War suspended activities, but maintained its corporate existence
• 1969: Published To End War (Nyack, N.Y.: Fellowship Publications. 188 pp.)
• 1970, June 26: Died, Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the Frederick Joseph Libby Papers, 1846-1973, (bulk 1890-1970), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)