Quaker Concerns Papers, 1938-1951.

Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.)

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The Fellowship of Reconciliation was established in December of 1914, during a meeting at Cambridge, England. Its members believed that Christians were forbidden to wage war, and that instead they should work positively to establish a new world order of peace and justice. The F.O.R. had its office in London. It produced and distributed literature, including its monthly magazine Reconciliation; worked with youth; fostered groups of members throughout the country; and supported the work of the Int...

Evans, Edward W. (Edward Wyatt), 1882-1976

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Edward W. Evans (1882-1976) was a Quaker leader and Philadelphia lawyer active in educational and peace programs of the Society of Friends. He served as General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (Orthodox) 1938-1946 and on many Quaker committees and organizations including Philadelphia Yearly Meeting committees, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and American Friends Service Committee. From the description of Quaker Concerns Papers, 1938-1951. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat rec...

Civilian Public Service

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Pickett, Clarence, 1884-1965

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Clarence Pickett (1884-1965) was a prominent Friend. The executive secretary of the American Friends Service Committee from 1929 to 1950, he was influential in governmental and international circles as well. He served as an advisor to Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Kennedy. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that she would "always try to do the things Clarence asks because I have great trust in his judgment." From the guide to the Clarence Pickett journals, 1933-1965, (Haverford C...

American friends service committee

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Quaker organization formed to promote peace and reconciliation through its social service and relief programs. From the description of American Friends Service Committee records, 1933-1988 (bulk 1933-1938). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983753 The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) was organized in June 1917 as an outgrowth of and coordination point for the anti-war and relief activities of various bodies of the Religious Society of Friends in the United States. A ...

Furnas, Paul J.

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World Alliance for International Friendship through Religion

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Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.)

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Lobbying organization affiliated with the Society of Friends. From the description of Friends Committee on National Legislation issuances, 1983-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872331 Biographical/Historical Note Lobbying organization affiliated with the Society of Friends. From the guide to the Friends Committee on National Legislation issuances, 1983-1985, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...

Five Years Meeting (Society of Friends : U.S.)

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World Council of Churches

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The World Council of Churches is an ecumenical organization that was founded in Amsterdam in 1948. From the description of World Council of Churches records, 1937-1989 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702164061 The desire of the World Council of Churches to open a dialogue with Hindus, Buddhists, Jews and Muslims resulted in the 1971 Dialogue with People of Living Faiths and Ideologies (DFI) program. This program supports interreligious multi-lateral and b...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955)

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French, Paul Comly, 1903-1960

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