Peace & Pacifism Collection Descriptions
Papers of individuals and organizations, including religious groups, involved in promoting peaceful conflict resolution, disarmament, religious pacifism, passive resistance, and non-proliferation. Includes personal papers and records of conscientious objectors, alternative service, and anti-draft and anti-war movements.
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Allen, Donna (1920-1999), Papers, 1920-1992, (C3795)
18.6 linear feet
Papers of director of Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press and editor of Media Report to Women. Includes professional correspondence and printed materials on sex and race discrimination cases, media stereotypes, public broadcasting, women's news, national and international women's conferences, nad wome in management. Also documents Allen's involvement in labor, civil rights, and anti-war activism.
Beckwith, George C., Letter, 1843, (C1453)
1 folder(s)
Beckwith, corresponding secretary of American Peace Society, sent Governor Reynolds a form letter about an 1842 London Peace Convention urging the abolishment of war and encouraging the principle of arbitration. Letter was sent to all state governors.
Dunn, Joe, Collection, 1942-1955, (C1200)
0.4 linear feet
Records of Friends Committee on National Legislation and National Council Against Conscription which fought against universal military training and drafting teenagers. Includes pamphlets, memos, newsletters, and resolutions and statements by various organizations against conscription.
Ellinger, Rory Vincent (1941- ), Collection, 1951-1973, (C3555)
RESTRICTED
3.4 linear feet
Papers of a student activist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 1966-1972, who served as president of the Columbia branch of Students for a Democratic Society and was active in the New Democratic Coalition and numerous other organizations. SDS papers and SDS NEW LEFT NOTES are included.
Greenlaw, Lena G. (1908- ), Papers, 1950-1977, (C3600)
0.8 linear feet
Papers of a journalism librarian at the University of Missouri-Columbia and active worker in the peace movement. Magazines, tracts, financial and activity records of world, national and local (Columbia, MO) organizations are included.
Haim, Mark, Collection, (WUNP5796)
MICROFILM
11 linear feet
folder(s)
volume(s)
INVENTORY. Papers of a Missouri environmental and political activist include correspondence, financial and membership records, promotional material, newspaper clippings, background and research material, and other records of Missourians For Safe Energy. Citizens for a Radioactive Waste Policy, Missouri Energy Action and other similar state organizations; 1976-1984.
Lane, Rose Wilder (1887-1968), Letter, 1939, (C2972)
1 folder(s)
A letter from Lane to a Mrs. Wilson discussing efforts to keep the United States out of World War II and repeal the embargo of goods to England and the other belligerent countries.
Mine La Motte Estate, Madison County, Missouri, Records, 1875-1897, (C1260)
1 volume(s)
Miners' register including two sets of mining rules and regulations and the signatures of miners employed.
Missouri Peace Studies Institute, Records, 1965-1979, (C3694)
5.5 linear feet
Papers of a Columbia-based organization established in 1968 to discover ways to implement peace, to promote and encourage peace research and education, and to work with other peace organizations. Included are records of the group and its subject files. The institute disbanded in 1978.
Missouri. Commission on Human Rights, Papers, 1958-1968, (SUNP0887)
0.8 linear feet
Civil Rights.
Mitchell, Frances Pearle (c. 1864- ), Papers, 1858-1919, (C1703)
0.3 linear feet
The papers of a Rocheport, Missouri woman consist of appointments, certificates, correspondence, invitations, programs, and dance cards. Mitchell, a graduate of Stephens College, was involved in many civic and women's organizations, including the Missouri Women Farmers' Club.
Schuder, John C. (1922- ), Papers, 1964-1975, (C3915)
0.8 linear feet
Papers of John C. Schuder, an officer of the Columbia, MO, Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and member of the Anti-War Moratorium Committee. The Schuder Papers consist of correspondence, speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs, and miscellaneous material.
Weitzel, Carla (1953-2000), Papers, 1970-1999, (C2154)
1.8 linear feet
The papers of Carla Weitzel, a sociology graduate student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, consist of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, correspondence, posters, pamphlets, photographs, and miscellaneous materials. The materials document civil rights issues, particularly the anti-apartheid and divestment movement that occurred on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus during the mid-1980s.