Papers, 1940-1969, 1990.

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Papers, 1940-1969, 1990.

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Includes correspondence, administrative files, flyers and handbills, minutes of meetings, newspaper clippings, and periodicals regarding pacifist and conscientious objection activities. Correspondents include Dave Dellinger, Sidney Lens, A.J. Muste, and Denny Wilcher. Collection contains no information regarding Finch's work as a philosopher.

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Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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Swarthmore College, Peace Collection, SCPC

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Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967

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Swarthmore College. Peace Collection.

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War Resisters League

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