In re. petition of Rosika Schwimmer for naturalization, proceedings had and evidence taken ... October 13, 1927.

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In re. petition of Rosika Schwimmer for naturalization, proceedings had and evidence taken ... October 13, 1927.

Questioning relates to Mrs. Schwimmer's pacifism.

9 p. Typescript (carbon copy) with manuscript corrections.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7356630

University of Michigan

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Schwimmer, Rosika, 1877-1948

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Schwimmer was a Jewish pacifist and writer, born in Hungary. Her application for American citizenship was denied by the Supreme Court in 1929 on the grounds of her pacifist views. Justice Holmes wrote the dissenting opinion. (United States v. Schwimmer; 49 S. Ct. 448) From the description of Correspondence between Rosika Schwimmer and Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., 1930-1935. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 235152187 Public official. From the descr...

Rosika Schwimmer Citizenship Case.

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