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- 1944-1965 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
0.20 Linear Feet; 1 half archives box
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Administrative history
Crusaders for Peace was formed in 1949 in Northern Indiana as an association of Civilian Public Service (CPS) alumni from Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana who sought to further peace and non-resistance in Christian life. Sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee Peace Section, Crusaders for Peace, the organization planned peace rallies and promoted voluntary service. In 1953, Crusaders for Peace organized an emergency relief unit, and on June 8th of that year, a tornado destroyed a lage section of Flint, Michigan. Although not ready to deploy its new emergency relief unit, Crusaders for Peace sponsored a temporary disaster relief unit of Amish and Mennonite volunteers. On average, 25 men per day served for five weeks, repairing and rebuilding homes.
The organization disbanded in 1964.
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This small set of organizational records consists of meeting minutes, treasurer's records, materials pertaining to the 1953 tornado in Flint, Michigan, and assorted programs, clippings, and historical notes contributed by members.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
10/22/1997, Tobe E. Schmucker, Acc. 6868
Additional materials received from David Anderson, 10/28/1996
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Flat
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Conditions governing access
These materials are open for public research.
Conditions governing reproduction
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright not owned by the Mennonite Church USA Archives.
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- English
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Dates of creation revision deletion
2011-05-06
Language(s)
- English