Records, 1974-1977.

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Records, 1974-1977.

Fragmentary records preserved by Janet Hilliker, of a national network of collectives committed to radical nonviolent social change through the organization of small groups at the local level who became involved in radical education, food cooperatives, recycling centers, peace organizations, and other alternative institutions.

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Hilliker, Janet.

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Movement for a New Society

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Began in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pa.; superseded A Quaker Action Group; a national network of activists committed to building a nonviolent revolution; provided training in nonviolent direct action; committed to decentralized organization and decision-making. For the first ten years, collectives in Philadelphia encouraged the formation of regional groups, including collectives in the Boston/Northeast Region, the Mid-Atlantic Region, Tucson, Seattle, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago, etc.; after 1981 e...