Scope and Contents WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Jack, a Unitarian Minister, discusses the use of non-violent means to bring about social change. He recalls WWII conscientious objectors from Union Seminary and discusses pacifism, the peace movement, non-violent demonstrations, race relations in Chicago following WWII, racial equality, his work in Africa, the World Conference on Religion and World Peace, socialism and the Vietnam War. 2 tapes, 180 mins., 38 pp. Interview by C. Arthur...

Scope and Contents WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Jackson, former Union Seminary student and Congregational minister, discusses pacifism, classmates who were conscientious objectors during WWII, his participation in alternative service during the war, educational experiences and the development of his beliefs, segregation and race relations, participation in protests for racial equality and peace, labor unions, and the United Auto Workers in Detroit, Michigan. 2 tapes, 135 mins., 30 pp....

Scope and Contents WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Lovell, one of eight Union Seminary students who were jailed for refusing to register for the draft during WWII, discusses the repercussions of his protest: trial, sentencing, Danbury Federal Prison, and later effects; also the experiences that led to his refusal: religion, education, and socialist thought. He also discusses his work and career as a Presbyterian Minister at the Cass Community Center, Detroit, Michigan; South Congregational Church,...

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WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT "Mr. W" (real name withheld), jailed for rejection of conscientious objector status for the WWII draft, discusses his Russian Jewish background, family beliefs and socialism, objections to the war, prison, volunteering for non-combatant service, and travel in the Middle East and France.

1 tape, 75 mins., 22 pp. Interview by C. Arthur Bradley, 1988 RESTRICTED: full name restricted until Mr. W's death. See collateral file

Scope and Contents WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Rahn discusses his experiences as a pacifist during WWII and afterwards: attending Union Seminary, opposition to WWII and the draft, registering for the draft, socialist and communist parties and other political parties. Also discusses his involvement with church organizations: Metropolitan Detroit Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches.2 tapes, 180 mins., 59 pp. Interview by C. Arthur Bradley, 1988 OPEN See collateral...

Scope and Contents WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Howard Spragg, one of eight Union Seminary students jailed for refusing to register for the draft during WWII, discusses his interest and activism in theology, pacifism, socialism, and utopianism. He discusses work with the Workers Defense League; the solidarity among the eight Seminary students; imprisonment at Danbury Federal Correction Center; ministering; the South Congregational Church in Chicago; work as conference minister in Puerto Rico; work with...

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WWII CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS PROJECT Jane Spragg, physician, married to Howard Spragg, recalls medical school, Ryder Memorial Hospital in Puerto Rico, Family Planning and Planned Parenthood Clinics, abortion issues, and her own medical practice. Also discusses pacifism, her husband Howard, and the Sojourner Truth Housing Riot in Detroit.

1 tape, 75 mins., 32 pp. Interview by C. Arthur Bradley, 1988 OPEN See collateral file