Oberlin (College) Peace Society

Scope and Contents The records of the Oberlin Peace Society relate to the organization’s commitment to the study and pursuance of peace within the international community, 1930-1939. The membership records show that almost half of the student body at Oberlin in 1931 were members of the Peace Society.  From the period 1930 to 1939, the records show that the Society and its members were involved in various activities to promote peace. The Peace Society sponsored conferences and lectures. Except for a 1947 War...