Student Peace Union

Student Peace Union

Student Peace Union (SPU) was a nationwide student organization active on college campuses in the United States from 1959 to 1964. Its national headquarters were located near the campus of the University of Chicago.

Papers of the Student Peace Union are located in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.


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