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Finding aid URL: https://archivesspace.lafayette.edu/repositories/2/resources/44
The John McCann papers (1969–2022) document McCann’s experiences as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, primarily through personal diaries, military records, and extensive correspondence. The collection features frequent exchanges with his parents regarding daily life in Philadelphia and his training at various U.S. military bases, as well as letters to Reverend Frank Burch concerning the conscientious objector process. Additionally, the papers include McCann’s published books and academic records, offering a comprehensive look at his transition from military service to civilian life.