Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1975

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

O'Sullivan, John

Abstract

Pacifists have traditionally been treated harshly in the United States. Numerous conscientious objectors were imprisoned during the First World War. Civilian Public Service was established in the course of World War II by the government and the historic peace churches to provide suitable alternative work for men conscientiously opposed to martial violence. Encampments were created at sites all across the country for these persons under this program. Great resentment arose in some of the facilities against the federal authorities over several controversial issues. The American Friends Service Committee organized a hookworm eradication project near Orlando, Florida. This particular unit was unusual in many ways. It continued to function smoothly despite the widespread bitterness evident throughout the system. The men stationed at this camp made a determined effort to contribute something of value to the local community. Although strongly opposed by various citizens, these objectors gained enormous satisfaction from their endeavor.

Extent

162 p.

Comments

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Identifier

FADT13758

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