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Friends of Central America United in Support Collected Records

 Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Friends of Central America United in Support

Abstract

Collection includes minutes of meetings, correspondence, reports, flyers, newspaper clippings, publicity materials reference files.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1981-1983

Language of Material

Materials are in English.

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research without restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (5 linear inches.)

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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