Papers, 1940-1999.
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Society for Social Responsibility in Science
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Founded in 1949 by Victor Paschkis, a Viennese engineer, SSRS was an international body of scientific and technical professionals who took personal responsibility for the consequences of their scientific research. SSRS put emphasis on constructive alternatives to militarism. The United States section was organized in September 1949 at Haverford, PA. The Society may have ceased after Paschkis' 1974 resignation. From the description of Collection, 1949-1976. (Swarthmore College, Peace ...
Gormly, Walter, 1915-2000.
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Walter Ford Gormley, a native of Mount Vernon (Iowa) received his B.S. (1939) from Iowa State College (University) in Mechanical Engineering. During World War II, Gormley was incarcerated for 3 years in a government-sanctioned work camp for being a conscientious objector. After the war, Gormley continued his anti-war activities and also refused to pay his federal income taxes. Gormly was also interested in food and drug issues, and coordinated an anti-fluoride campaign. He was a member of the So...
Iowa State University
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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...
Humanists of Iowa.
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