Mary Ellen Hombs papers, 1971-1986.

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Mary Ellen Hombs papers, 1971-1986.

Includes correspondence, brochures, speeches, news releases, 2 photograph albums, articles, and files of unlawful entry cases, 1982 and 1983, against CCNV members. Much of the material served as publicity for CCNV work serving the homeless of engaging in non-violent social protest.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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Snyder, Mitch

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Mitch Snyder (1943-1990) was a radical Catholic, advocate for the rights of homeless people, and leader of the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) in Washington, D.C. CCNV began as an anti-war group and became an advocacy group for the homeless. From the description of Mitch Snyder papers, 1970-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 54439588 ...

Community for Creative Non-violence (Washington, D.C.)

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Hombs, Mary Ellen

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Mary Ellen Hombs is an author and advocate for the homeless, previously associated with the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV). This organization in Washington, D.C. was originally a group opposed to the Vietnam War and became an advocacy group for the poor and homeless, now providing shelter, meals, and medical care. CCNV also engaged in non-violent social protests to call attention to the plight of the homeless. Mitch Snyder (1943-1990) was an important leader of the group. ...