Roland F. Smith papers, 1939-1946, 1981.

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Roland F. Smith papers, 1939-1946, 1981.

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Papers in this collection document Roland F. Smith's years in Civilian Public Service as a conscientious objector to World War II. Includes biographical information, correspondence (1940-1946), diaries (1939-1946), and manuscript writings by Smith, including "Reactions to Byberry" (Byberry was a mental hospital in Philadelphia); includes family papers. This collection documents conditions existing at state mental hospitals, where many conscientious objectors served, and at various Civilian Public Service Camps.

1.25 linear ft.

Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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SNAC Resource ID: 6910168

Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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Byberry State Hospital (Pa.)

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Civilian Public Service

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Civilian Public Service. Camp (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Swarthmore College. Peace Collection.

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Eastern State Hospital (Va.)

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Civilian Public Service. Camp (Coleville, Calif.)

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Civilian Public Service. Camp (Williamsburg, Va.)

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Smith, Roland F. (Roland Frederick), 1917-1992

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Roland 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 Johnso...