Author: Lindsey, Ben B. (1869-1943). Denver-based American judge & social reformer.
Title: Typed Letter Signed by the American Judge and Social Reformer Ben B. Lindsey.
Description: New York, January 25, 1931. 1931. - Over 120 words typed on 11 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide creamy white paper. The American judge and social reformer Ben B. Lindsey replies to a letter from James B. Pond of the Pond Bureau who had inquired about Lindsey's availability for a lecture tour: "This is just to thank you, but to say that my plans are so uncertain that I am unable now to say whether I shall attempt any lecture work next season (next fall), or not.. I am so glad to have met you at the Dutch Treat Club, and hope that we shall meet again socially or in a business way." Signed "Ben B. Lindsey". Lindsey has additionally penned Pond's address in ink at the bottom left of the text. Pond has penciled the word "Lectures" at top left and "Hotel Algonquin", likely Lindsey's residence while in New York, at top right. Folded for mailing with some creases to the edges and a couple of short tears to the edges of the folds. Very good.

Based in Denver during the Progressive Era, the American judge and social reformer Benjamin Barr Lindsey (1869-1943) attended Southwest Baptist University. After his father committed suicide when he was only 18, Lindsey was the sole support for his mother and younger siblings. The pressures of working while studying law led him to attempt suicide as well but his gun misfired. He went on to practice law in Denver and was subsequently appointed to the county court in 1900. A social reformer, Lindsey was a leader in the movement to abolish child labor and was a pioneer in the establishment of the juvenile court system. He made substantial contributions in reforming registration laws and the ballot system and supported state provisions to support the dependents of those serving time in prison. Lindsey was involved in extending the probation system for prisoners, organizing Denver's public baths and playgrounds, and enacting a statewide Mother's Pension Law. He also supported the fresh-air movement in Denver. In 1927, Lindsey co-wrote a controversial book about "companionate marriage", proposing that young couples be able to live together in a trial marriage for a year before committing to a more traditional marriage. Very good .

Keywords: AMERICANA; LAW; BEN B. LINDSEY; SOCIAL REFORMER; JUDGE; DENVER; PROGRESSIVE ERA; TYPED LETTER SIGNED; TLS; AUTOGRAPH; SIGNATURE; TWENTIETH CENTURY; 20TH CENTURY; BENJAMIN BARR LINDSEY; LECTURES; JAMES B. POND; THE POND BUREAU; DUTCH TREAT CLUB; PRISON REF

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