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Benjamin Linder Collected Papers

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Call Number:
CDG-A.Linder, Benjamin
Repository:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Preferred Citation:
Cite as: Swarthmore College Peace Collection, CDG-A., Benjamin Linder collected papers..
Date:
1987 (bulk)
Abstract:
Collection includes information about Ben Linder, the Ben Linder Memorial Fund, and the Ben Linder Peace Tour (1987), including Philadelphia area organizing efforts.

Benjamin Ernest "Ben" Linder (July 7, 1959-April 28, 1987) was an American engineer. While working on a small hydroelectric dam in rural northern Nicaragua Linder was killed by the Contras, a loose confederation of rebel groups funded by the U.S. government. Coming at a time when U.S. support for the Contras was already highly controversial, Linder's death made front-page headlines around the world and further polarized opinion in the United States.--Wikipedia.

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