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Peace Collection

A chain of oragami cranes laid out in a circle.

Department Overview

Swarthmore College Special Collections staff are available to answer questions during Reading Room hours. Please note that Swarthmore Special Collections materials may only be made available through an appointment.

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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.