Lloyd, William Bross, 1908-

William Bross Lloyd, Jr. (1908- ) was an American writer, editor and political activist.

He worked as a reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer from 1929 to 1931 and became involved in the consumer cooperative movement in Chicago and Racine, Wisconsin. From 1935 to 1938 he edited The Racine Day, then joined the staff at the Campaign for World Government. In 1943 he was assigned to a Civilian Public Service Camp as a conscientious objector to military service in World War II. After his discharge he became a freelance writer and editor focusing on such issues as nuclear disarmament, independence of developing nations and world peace.

From the description of William Bross Lloyd papers, 1912-1986. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122466592

William Bross Lloyd, Jr. was born in Winnetka, Illinois in 1908. He is a descendant of a prominent family. His greatgrandfather, William Bross, served as Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and was one of the founders of the Chicago Tribune. Lloyd's grandfather, Henry D. Lloyd, worked in the late 19th century as a journalist and “muckraker”. Lloyd's father, William B. Lloyd, Sr., was known during World War I as “Chicago's millionaire Communist” because of his liberal and pro-pacifist views.

William B. Lloyd, Jr. is a graduate of Antioch College. Mr. Lloyd has written extensively on decolonization, nuclear disarmament, international cooperation, and Third World development. He is the founder and editor of Toward Freedom, a monthly newsletter which has been published under his guidance since 1953. Initially, Toward Freedom focused on the decolonization movement, especially in Africa. In recent years Lloyd has widened the scope of this publication to include other national movements which aim to expand freedom for people throughout the world.

From the guide to the William B. Lloyd, Jr. (1908-1995) Papers, ca. 1942-1983, (Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies)