Pacifists Collection

Conscientious Objectors, World War I
Conscientious Objectors doing hard labour, breaking rocks in prison during World War I

Ramenés au Devoir; Arretes dans leur debandade, des soldats qui avaient abandonné leur... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Ramenes au Devoir; Arretes dans leur debandade, des soldats qui avaient abandonne leur equipement recoivent de nouvelles armes; en quelques instants, sur ce point

Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Anti-war protesters at the U.S. Capitol rallying against President Wilson's speech to Congress asking for a declaration of war

Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists, 2 Apr 1917. Anti-war protesters at the U.S. Capitol rallying against President Wilson's speech to Congress asking for a declaration of war

Pacifists, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists, 1917. Women with banner reading: Peace or War - Take a Referendum

Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifists On Capitol Steps, 1917

Pacifist Demonstration On East Steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 2 Apr 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Pacifist Demonstration On East Steps of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 2 Apr 1917. Shows crowd demonstration with peace delegations

League To Enforce Peace - Group. William H. Taft in Center, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
League To Enforce Peace - Group. William H. Taft in Center, 1916

Departure of English Members of the Peace Congress for Frankfort, 1850. Creator: W. T
Departure of English Members of the Peace Congress for Frankfort, 1850. The friends of peace, from various countries in Europe, and from the United States of America

National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo)
4072608 National League for Limitations of Armament, 1922 (b/w photo) by National Photo Company (c.1850-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

CND Ban the Bomb Demonstration London 10th September 1961. Seated at the base of Nelsons Colum are Diana Collins (A speaker), Constance Cummings (A speaker)

Cartoon, Now you have peace, WW1
Cartoon, a figure of death says: Your wishes are granted, now you have peace. A silhouette of Kaiser Wilhelm hangs from a gibbet, with a flock of vultures gathering around his body. Date: 1916

War Protesters, Washington DC, c. 1940 (b/w photo)
3964007 War Protesters, Washington DC, c.1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Portia Willis at head of Womens Peace Parade, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
5055783 Portia Willis at head of Womens Peace Parade, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Womens Peace Parade down Fifth Avenue, New York, 1914 (b / w photo)
4072613 Womens Peace Parade down Fifth Avenue, New York, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children at the White House appealing to the President for the release of political
3616025 Children at the White House appealing to the President for the release of political prisoners, 1922 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Damsels in a Wood, by Constance and Maxwell Armfield
Damsels in a Wood, embroidery on linen by Constance and Maxwell Armfield (English Quakers and pacifists working in America), First World War. 1916

A picturesque parade in London (colour litho)
2777722 A picturesque parade in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque parade in London)

Conscientious objector Sidney Spencer on his way to plead his case at Liverpool tribunal. 25th March 1941

Conscientious objectors on their way to plead their case at Liverpool tribunal. 25th March 1941

Cartoon, French and German soldiers, WW1
Cartoon, French and German soldiers. A French soldier sticks a bayonet into a German soldier, telling him that he has sung the socialist Internationale for twenty years

Conscientious objector cartoon, WWI
Out of the frying pan - pathetic plight of unconscientious conscientious objector who learns in the Press that he may be put on to minesweeping

Cartoon, Zimmerwald pacifism, WW1
Cartoon, Zimmerwald pacifism. A man representing the Zimmerwald peace movement offers an olive branch to some French soldiers

Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other, WW1
Cartoon, Its all about understanding each other. A haughty young German soldier and a meek old Frenchman stand together in a room, giving little sense of equality or negotiation. Date: 1916

US Soldier Attacked
US soldiers under physical attack in the Philippines and critical attack at home from the press and pacifists

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Pacifists, also known as conscientious objectors, have long been advocates for peace and non-violence. During World War I, when the world was engulfed in conflict, these individuals stood firm in their belief that war was not the solution. In a powerful cartoon depicting the aftermath of war, one can see the message "Now you have peace" ironically juxtaposed with scenes of destruction and despair. Another poignant cartoon from this era shows French and German soldiers embracing each other instead of fighting. It serves as a reminder that even amidst intense animosity, there were those who believed in finding common ground rather than perpetuating violence. The bravery of conscientious objectors during WWI is further highlighted in another cartoon where they are depicted facing ridicule and opposition for their refusal to participate in warfare. These individuals chose to follow their conscience despite societal pressure, demonstrating immense courage and conviction. Decades later, pacifism continued to be an important movement. The CND Ban the Bomb Demonstration held in London on September 10th, 1961 saw countless protesters advocating for nuclear disarmament. Their unified voice echoed through the streets as they called for a world free from weapons capable of mass destruction. In Washington DC around 1940, war protesters gathered together to express their dissent against ongoing conflicts. A black-and-white photograph captures this momentous occasion when people from all walks of life united under one cause – peace. The year 1914 witnessed significant milestones for pacifism as well. Portia Willis led the Women's Peace Parade down Fifth Avenue in New York City while demanding an end to hostilities. Another striking black-and-white photo showcases children at the White House appealing directly to President Woodrow Wilson for political prisoners' release—a testament to how even young minds recognized the importance of compassion over confrontation. Art has always played a vital role in conveying messages about pacifism too.