Benjamin Linder Collected Papers
Abstract
Collection includes information about Ben Linder, the Ben Linder Memorial Fund, and the Ben Linder Peace Tour (1987), including Philadelphia area organizing efforts.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1987
Language of Material
Materials are in English.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research without restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Extent
0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear in.)
Subject
- Linder, Benjamin Ernest, 1959-1987 (Person)
- Linder, Benjamin Ernest, 1959-1987 (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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