Georgiana Sibley

Overview

Georgiana Sibley (née Farr) born Millbrook, NY May 30, 1887 (d. 1980). American church woman and leader of ecumenical movement. Served as Church Women United (CWU) official observer at the founding of the UN, 1945. As President of United Council of Church Women, opposed draft, 1945. National president, CWU, 1946-48. Founded Rochester UN Association, 1946. Leader in racial desegregation; urged control of atomic weapons.

Quotations

“[We seek] international abolition of conscription and the rapid development of the strength of world government and of its police force.” (to President Truman, Oct. 25, 1945, in Melanie Johnson, Building Bridges, p. 71; photo hws.edu)