Peace Collection

Image of Dove with olive branch, Poster, Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, 1970 [cropped]

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The Swarthmore College Peace Collection documents non-governmental efforts for nonviolent social change, disarmament, and conflict resolution. Established over 90 years ago, the Peace Collection is the most extensive research library and archive collection in the United States focusing solely on movements for peace around the world.

The Sound and Sight of American Woman's Work for Peace and Justice

The Peace Collection is pleased to announce the completion of this multi-year, NEH funded project, which has made over 600 audio and video digital files publicly and freely available.

sound recording technologies: a vinyl record, cassette tape, VHS tape and reel to reel tape