Personal, 1915-1991
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Varying aspects of Fetter's personal and professional life are reflected in both the Personal and Professional series. The Alphabetical Files subseries in both series highlights his personal and professional interests. An enthusiastic sportsman, his canoe and cross-country ski trips are represented, as is his involvement in forestry and conservation through such groups as the Hanover Conservation Council and the Izaak Walton League of America. An active member of the Religious Society of Friends, his interest in peace is evident throughout his life. During the 1970s, he supported peace efforts during the Vietnam conflict, participating in letter writing efforts to the US Congress. Other complementing subseries are Travel, Conferences and Seminars, files and Lectures and Speeches. He traveled widely, sometimes to attend language school courses, and other times to attend conferences or deliver lectures throughout the world. Personal information, including his marriage to Elizabeth Pollard in 1929, and his second marriage to Elizabeth Stabler in 1978, are part of the Biographical subseries. Financial information is found in the Financial Papers subseries.
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