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Devere Allen Papers
Author, editor, journalist and lecturer; advocate of internationalist pacifism; influential member of the Socialist Party in the 1930s; genealogist; recorder of Rhode Island history and lore; named Harold Devere Allen.
American Civil Liberties Union: National Committee on Conscientious Objectors Records
Center on Conscience and War Records
Organization still in existence that was formed to aid conscientious objectors in World War II.
Julien D. Cornell Papers
Julien Cornell (1910-1994) practiced law in New York City, with a special interest in civil liberties. During World War II, he handled many cases for conscientious objectors, as well as advising many other COs about their various problems with the legal system. He was considered an expert on legal issues regarding conscientious objection and Civilian Public Service, and was consulted by many lawyers throughout the country for his opinions.
Federation Against War Collected Records
National Council for Prevention of War Records
The National Council for Prevention of War (NCPW) was directed by J. Frederick Libby for many years; it lobbied Congress and created educational peace material, among other activities and campaigns.
John Nevin Sayre Papers
John Nevin Sayre was a pacifist who spent over 40 years at the helm of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.