Found 4 collections related to Peace movements

Women In Black
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 4812
4.21 linear feet (9 boxes)
Women in Black is a women's anti-war movement with an estimated 10,000 activists around the world. The first group (Nashim be-shaḥor) was formed by Israeli women in Jerusalem in 1988. This collection contains information about the New York City... more
American Movement for World Government
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 1667
22 linear feet (44 boxes)
The American Movement for World Government (AMWG), a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1954, was founded by William H.D. Cox, Jr. to promote the establishment of federal world government as a necessary condition for world peace and... more
Thomas, Norman, 1884-1968
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2975
97 linear feet (193 boxes, 2 packages and 7 v.); 85 microfilm reels
Norman Matoon Thomas (1884-1968), the American Socialist leader, started his career as a Presbyterian minister in New York City. He became active in the peace movement during World War I and founded the National Civil Liberties Bureau (renamed... more
Campaign for World Government (Organization)
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 6328
14.25 linear feet (34 boxes)
The Campaign for World Government, founded by Rosika Schwimmer and Lola Maverick Lloyd in December 1937, was among the first organizations to advocate a democratic federal world government. The Campaign was divided between two offices in separate... more