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Friends of Central America United in Support Collected Records

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Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore 19081-1399

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Call Number:
CDG-A.Friends of Central America United in Support
Repository:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Extent:
0.42 linear ft. (5 linear inches.)
Date:
1981-1983 (bulk)
Abstract:
Collection includes minutes of meetings, correspondence, reports, flyers, newspaper clippings, publicity materials reference files.

Friends of Central America United in Support; F.O.C.U.S.; interfaith group in Central New York State, founded in 1981 with the premise that poverty and violence in Central America can be linked to North American political and economic policies; supported the Sanctuary Movement and was affiliated with the Syracuse Sanctuary Project; raised funds for medical aid; provided speakers to address issues of concern of F.O.C.U.S.; held vigils and performed civil disobedience actions.

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Swarthmore College Peace Collection
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