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INVENTORY
BENJ~IN
SARR LINDSEY, 1869-1943
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THE COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DENVER, COLORADO
APRIL 1986
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TABlE OF CONTENTS
BENJAMIN BARR LINDSEY, 1869-1943
COLIEcriON
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FOREWARD
SIGUIFICANCE
PROVENANCE
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CHRONOlOGY
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CORRESPONDENCE, 1911-1965
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BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS
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WRITINGS & SPEECHES
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MAGAZINE ARTICLES ON LINDSEY
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HIS WORK
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POLITICAL l1ATERIALS
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BOOKS
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COURT RECORDS
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FOREWARD
SIGNIFICANCE: Known as the "Kid's Judge~ Benjamin Barr Lindsey ( 1869-1943) was many
things. A parade of adjectives describes his varied career as a noted jurist, author,
lecturer, humanitarian, and reformer-crusader of the Progressive Era who had earned an
international reputation as a children's advocate. Lindsey wrote the legislation for
the Denver Juvenile ani Family Court in 1899. Through his intense energy, this idea
finally bore fruit in 1907 when the Denver Juvenile Court was finally created with
Lindsey serving as it's first justice. He remained at the helm until 1927, despite
numerous attempts to either restrict or abolish the court. In his book, The Queen
City : ~History of Denver, J:urle Dorsett describes Lindsey's p-ioneering work with the
Juvenile Court: "A model of its kind, it attracted attention throughout the United
States and in other parts of the world, as hundreds of social workers hoped to adopt
his innovation of treating juvenile offenders as juveniles--not as adults. Thanks
to Lindsey's efforts, separate courts were established for children. When they
were incarcerated for crimes, they were confined in institutions separate from adults,
and the emphasis was on rehabilitation rather than mere punishment. "(p. 152) Lindsey
was the author of Colorado's Juvenile Court Laws. In addition to this, he was also
successful in having the first contributory delinquency laws against adults passed qy
the Colorado Legislature which held negligent parents and employers accountable. Lindsey was quite popular with the people, but often butted heads with the establishment.
As a vocal opponent of the entrenched power structure, tenned the "Beast" in Lindsey's
lexicon, he raised his voice in loud protest or took up his pen to expose them for
Hhat they were. Also known as the "Prophet of the Jazz Age" Lindsey expoused the principles of a new morality which he outlined in his two small books, The Companionate
Marriage ( 1927) and The Revolt of Modern Youth. Both of these worko are contained
in the Lindsey collection. Lindsey was a sought-after public speaker and a prolific
writer, The bulk of the Lindsey collection consists of Lindsey's published writings
as well as transcriptions of various public addresses that he gave. These writings
provide valuable insights into the personality and principles of an important progressive reformer while illuminating his opponents and the turbulence of the times.
Additional information on Lindsey's life can be gleaned from his two semi-autobiographical works: The Beast which was written in collaboration with Harvey 0' Higgins
chronicles Lindsey's early years (pre-1901), and The Dangerous Life which was written
with the assistance of Reuben Borough and published in 1931.
A competent biography of Lindsey has been written qy Charles Larsen entitled The Good
Fight: The Remarkable Life and Times of Judge Ben Lindsey, the Colorful American Reformer Who Helped to Start the Juvenile Court System, Advocated a Sexual Revolution,
and Battled"""the Establishment in the Early 20th Centlll:}'" (Chicago:1972). Two doctoral
dissertations have been written exploring Lindsey's role in the progressive era:
The Progressive Career of Ben .!h. Lindsey, 1900-1920 ey Francis Huber (Ann Arbor:
University Microfilms, 1963'}'"""and Progressivism in Denver: The Municipal Reform
Movement, 1904-1916 qy J.Paul Mitchell (Ann Arbor: University f~icrofilms, 1967).
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Lindsey's early Denver days are the subject of reminiscences Qr two of his prominents
friends in their auto biographical books: Lincoln Steffens in his Auto biography (New
York, 1931) and George Creel in his book Rebel At large (New York, 1947). Reuben
Boro~h, Lindsey's collaborator on The Dangerous Life, wrote a personal memoir of
the Judge Lindsey, "The Little Judge," published in the Colorado Quarterly, XVI
(Spring 1968), 371-382.
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Also available are scholarly works on Lindsey. Two of the earliest treatments of
Lindsey's contributions are Crusaders for American Liberalism (1939) qy Louis Filler
and Rendezvous ~ Destiny ( 19.53) by Eric Goldman. Some journal articles on Lindsey
include, "Ben Lindsey and the Juvenile Court of Denver: A Progressive Looks at Human
Nature," by Peter G. Slater: American Quarterly XX {Summer 1968), 211-223; and for
an excellent survey of recent historical scholarship on progressivism in Colorado
see the Colorado Magazine, XLV (Winter 1968), 1-78. This issue contains numerous
references to Judge Lindsey. A recent book, ~ Social History of Helping Services
(New York: 1970) qy Mur.cay and Adeline Levine, discusses Lindsey's contributions
in Chapter 9. Lindsey is featured in Frederick Lewis Allen's classic volume of
American social history, Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the Nineteen Twenties,
in a section of Chapter 5, titled "The ~.ew ~iorals."
Records of the Juvenile Court of Denver were transferred in 1970 from the basement
of the City and County Building to the Colorado State Archives. Records relating
to delinquent boys and girls are arranged in three categories of documents: 1) Delinquency Records, 2) Clerk's Minutes, and 3) Filed Dockets.
The personal and official papers of Judge Ben B• Lindsey are on deposit in the Library
of Congress in ;.lashington, D.C. It is one of the largest manuscript collections in
the repository.
Some published materials qy Judge Lindsey are housed in the Stephan Hart Library at
the Colorado Historical Society. Some of these materials are listed· as follows: '
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Lindsey, Benjamin Barr with Harvey O'Higgins
The Beast (New York: Doubleday, 1910) 340 pp.
172.2/L753
Colorado's Contribution to the Juvenile Court
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---The Companionate Marriage qy BBL & Wainright Evans
(Garden City, New York: Garden City Pub. Co.~· 192~ 396 pp.
301. 4/IIA5c
"The Juvenile Court and Probation of Juvenile Offenders"
by BBL Read at the Union Convention of the Kansas Conference of Charities
and Correction, held at Lawrence, Kansas Nov. 19-21 and apporoved
by resolution qy the same body.
1902 ~]p.
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"The Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents through the Juvenile Court"
1903. 27 pp.
Read before the National Conference of Charities & Correction at it's
30th meeting, Atlanta, ga.
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"Report of the Hon. Ben B. Lindsey, Chairman of Committee on Juvenile Courts
before the International Congress on the Welfare of the Child, held under
the auspices of the Mothers' Congress at Washington, D.C. April 22-27,1914.
19 pp. 364.,52/r.£4.5
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Arapahoe County
Jan. 8th, 1901,
Ben B. Lindsey,
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Court: "Report of the County Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado.
to Jan. 1st, 1902. Also Jan. 1st 1902, to July 1st, 1902."
Judge. 37 pp.
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Denver County Court: "Report of the County Court of the City & County of
Denver, :Ian. 1st 1902." Ben B. Lindsey, Judge. 1902. 11pp.
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The Revolt of Modern Youth by BBL & \~ainright Evans
(New York: 1925) 364 pp.
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The/Rule of Plutocracy in Colorado: ! Retrospect and !: Wa,.rning. 68 pp.
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Some Experiences in the Juvenile Court of Denver by BBL, 1903, 11 pp.
Reprinted from Charities, Nov. 7, 1903.
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Some other books by Ben Lindsey that are not in this collection or the possession
of the Historical Society include, The Doughboy's Religion (1919), Pan Germanism in
America, and The House of Human Welfare.
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PROVEN~ICE: The Benjamin Barr Lindsey Collection is arranged topically and chronologically. The small file of correspondence (1911-1965) is personal and consists of
only 11 pieces. Six of these letters {between BBL and Amy Saloman) were donated by
¥~s. J.R. Lifton, a former employee of the Juvenile Court.(see Colorado Magazine,
XXV, p.284). The remainder of the collection consists of a biographical file which
contains newspaper clippings and obituaries (1916-1943) - 8 items; Court records(19331935) - 2 items; and assorted published materials: pamphlets, magazine articles,
speeches, political materials, and books for a total of 32 items. Aside from the
correspondence, the provenance of the bulk of the collection is unknown.The collection
offers a nearly complete record of Lindsey's published works--most of which are old
and many are out of print.
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
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b. 25 November 1869
d. 26 March 1943
m. 20 December 1913 to Henrietta Brevoort
c. Benetta - adopted in 1926
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1869
Born in Jackson, Tennessee.
1878
His father moved to Denver, Colorado.
year later.
c. 1881
Benjamin was sent to Notre Dame, Indiana (outside of South Bend) to study
at Notre Dame University. He remained there for two years. Won prizes
for public speaking.
1884
He returned to Jackson, Tennessee where he lived on his grandfather's farm
and attended Southwestern University at Jackson.
1887
He returned to Denver, leaving his studies, due to his father's business
reverses and failing health. His father died soon after his return.
1888-9
Entered the law office of the Hon. R.D. Thompson as an office boy and began
his study of the law.
1894
Admitted to the Colorado Bar.
1896
Formed the law partnership of "Lindsey & Parks" with F. W. Parks • \~hen Parks
was elected to the State Legislature in the same year, Lindsey influenced
him to submit legislation that allowed three fourths of a jury vote to be
sufficient for a verdict. This legislation was successfully passed.
1899
Appointed Public Guardian & Administrator by Gov. Thomas.
1901
Appointed the County Judge of Arapahoe County succeeding the Hon. R.W.
Steele upon his election to the Colorado Supreme Court, and making him
the youngest j~dge in Colorado history. He remained in this office until
1907 when he became the Judge of Denver's newly created Juvenile Court the Juvenile Court which he had labored to bring into eXistence.
1902
Founded the Juvenile Association for the Protection and Betterment of
Children. This became the basis for the Juvenile Court.
1903
lecturer at the Boulder Chataqua' "The Man, the Judge, and the Boys" detailing
his work with children in Denver.
1906
Candidate for Governor of Colorado. He was defeated by Henry A. Buchtel
who also defeated Democratic candidate Alva Adams.
1907
Succeeded in establishing the Juvenile Court of Denver and became
first Judge, a position he occupied until 1927.
The family joined him about one
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1908
He was refused renomination to the Judgeship of the Juvenile Court qy
by parties. He ran independently and was elected by a 15,000 vote plurality.
1910
Publication of The Beast and The Jungle.
1911
"The Child Labor Act" was drafted by Judge Undsey.
the Lindsey-Jones Bill.
1912
Member of the National Committee of the Progressive Party. A strong supporter
of Theodore Roosevelt, he made many speaking tours across the United States
in Support of Roosevelt's candidacy.
19121916
A sought after lecturer across the United States speaking primarily on
children's problems and other social issues.
1913
Married Henrietta Brevoort of Detroit on December 20.
1915
Delegate with Henry Ford's "Peace P~t' tour of Europe. Faced the attack
by the Colorado General Assembly in it" s attempt to abolish the Juvenile
Court, but Lindsey and the Juvenile Court prevailed.
1926
Adopted a daughter, Benetta.
1927
Publication of The Companionate Marriage along with the serialization in
Redbook Magazine of The Moral Revolt.
1928
Moved to California.
1933
Disbarment proceedings against Judge Lindsey in the State of Colorado.
1934
Elected Judge of the Superior Court in California by a 2-1 ratio .•.
Publication of The Rule of the Plutocracy in Colorado: ! Retrospect and
Warning.
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Reinstatement to the Colorado Ear.
1943
Died in Los Angeles, California.
It became law as
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Judge Lindsey
7-19-1911
Denver
Judge Lindsey
9-25-1911
Denver
Judge Lindsey
6-5-1912
Denver
DESCRIPI'ION
Personal letter commenting on her health
be done in the upcoming
election
& the work to
Expresses desire for funds for a settlement house on West Colfax. Comment's on
Alfred Mullen's handling of hospital fund.
Personal note explaining that the Spring
& Fall elections kept hime to busy to
write.
Judge Lindsey
6-17-1913
luny Saloman
Judge Lindsey
10-13-1916 Denver
Personal letter. Expresses regret that
she was not present to work on his campaign. Talks of his need of financial
help for polltical campaigns.
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Amy Saloman
Judge Lindsey
12-2-1916
Denver
Victory in a hard fought campaign. Personal financial loss in order to do
public service.
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Amy.
Saloman
Judge Lindsey
10-19-1917 Denver
Answering her request for a letter of
introduction to Mias · Anne Morgan & other
ladies unknown to him.
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Amy Saloman
Judge Lindsey
11-16-1920 Denver
Thanking her for her help in his campaign victory.
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Henrietta B. Lindsey Mrs. Enid Thompson
10-18-1965 Denver
Request for personal papers of Judge
Lindsey to be placed in the Colorado
State Historical Library.
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SalJDan
Battle Creek,
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Personal letter-written while recupera~
ting from "an attack" of fever & "overwork without vacation." Speaks of his
doctor's desire for him to rest during
the summer before ~eturning to work.
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Mrs. Thompson
Henrietta B. LindsJy 11-25-1965 Los Angeles,
California
States that Judge Lindsey's papers have
be given to the L1 brary of Congress in
Washington, D.C. The collection is
titled the .. Judge B. Lindsey Collection."
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Mrs. Lindsey
Mrs, Enid T.
Thompson
Thanking her for her contribution to the
Judge Lindsey file. Notation that the
Lindsey Collection is in the Library of
Congress.
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PLACE
Denver
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BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
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5-5-1916
Lindsey Obituary - (Biography) Author unknown. OK"d and signed by Judge Ben Lindsey.
up until 5-5-1916. Original is in protective plastic. Please use Xerox copy.
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11-8-1934 ~ Rocky Mountain News, Denver: "Record Vote Puts Lindsey on Coast Bench/Former Denver Jurist Makes Runaway
of Los Angeles Election." Although disbarred in Colorado, Judge Lindsey was admitted to the bar in California
He won a Superior Court Judgeship in a 2 to 1 victory evidencing his popularity.
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5-9-1943 Program for the Public Memorial Service for Judge Ben B. Lindsey. Program of the service held in the First
Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, California. The service was also broadcast live over the radio on station
KPAS. (2 copies)
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3-27-1943 (2) Newspaper Clipppings from The Los Angelee Bxaminer: "Judge Lindsey Succuml::s to Heart Attack/73-Yea.r-Old
Juvenile Court Founder First Gained Fame in Denver, Colo." A summary of Judge Lindsey's life and career;
his beliefs; and the circumstances of his death.
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ca. 3-27- Newspaper Clipping from The Los Angeles Examiner: *'Law Cancels Lindsey Wish." Deals with the California state
law prohibiting the scattering of cremated remains. This law thwarted Lindsey's wish to be cremated &: to have
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his ashes strewn upon the grounds of his home. The law required the ashes to be entombed or buried in a
cemetary. After the death of the 73 year-old jurist who had devoted his life to the law, came the denial of
his last wish -- to have his ashes strewn upon the grounds of his home. In keeping with his desire for simplicity, plans for his body to lie in state were cancelled; keeping with the state law, his ashes will be
entombed or buried in a cemetary privately.
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"The New Probate Law," An Address by :Ben B. Lindsey, Judge of the County Court of Denver given before
the Colorado Bar Association's annual meeting in Colorado Springs. 26 pp.
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October
1906
"My Experience with Boys," The Ladies Home Journal, p.J7, by Judge Lindsey. Judge Lindsey's experiences
with troubled boys. Most boys do not have a square deal. Children have inalienable rights; there is
sollle good in every boy who does wrong.
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"Why Girls Go Wrong," The Ladies Home Journal, p. 1J, by Judge Ben Lindsey. Parents do not really know
their children or take the time to understand them. Girls often get into trouble due to the carelessness & inattention of their parents. Parents are also remiss in not adequately instructing their daughters about sex.
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April 22-27, "Report of Judge Lindsey, Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Courts." Report on the current status
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of the welfare of children delivered before the International Congress. (J64.52 / 1645)
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December
1926
"The Moral Revolt," Redbook Magazine, pgs. J6-41; 140-147, by Judge Lindsey. Essay on the vital problems
of a changing society & the need for a revision of social mores as illustrated by several case studies.
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January
1927
"The Moral Revolt," Redbook Magazine, pgs. 32-)7; 114-121, by Judge Lindsey. Another part in the series
titled"The Moral Revolt" dealing with the vital problems of a society in a state of flux. The essay
is based on actual cases that Judge Lindsey assis·&ed in his office. Contains many examples of marriage
problems and puts forth Lindsey's ideas of what is wrong with many marriages. He makes a strong case
for his idea of "companionate marriage."
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February
1927
"The Moral Revolt," Redbook Magazine, pgs. 40-45; 154-157, by Judge Ben Lindsey. A further contin~ation
in the Judge's series of articles on the vital problems of a changing society. Lindsey makes a strong
argument against prohi b1 tion. In the course of the article, Lindsey states his basic creed' "My creed
is a simple one. I think it is up to the human race to behave in a way that will intelligently make
for the happiness & wefare of the greatest number of persons; that we are to use our common sense as
individuals in judging what conduct,in any specific situation, will do that. I think the best morality
is based on happy, expansive, and generous living which reckons duly on the happiness of others, and
takes pleasure in that happiness."
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March
1927
"The Moral Revolt," Redbook ~tagazine, pgs. 46-51; 132-141, by Judge Lindsey. Another essay in IJ.ndsey's
series on vi tal problems in a changing society. IJ.ndsey puts forth his views on marriage & divorce;
he comes out against early & unfit marriages. Asserts that "you can't put nature in a straight-jacket"
and makes a strong case for his idea of the companionate marriage.
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"The Moral Revolt," Redbook Magazine, pgs. 46-51; 98-104, by Judge Ben Lindsey. Another essay in the
continuing series titled "The Mo'ral Revolt." These articles grapple with Lindsey's views of the vital
issues in a rapidly changing society. In this article he deals with the topic of chastity.
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"The Moral Revolt," Red book Magazine, pgs. 70-75; 119-124, by Judge Ben Lindsey, The final installment
in Judge Lindsey's series. In this essay he urges people to take responsibility for their own moral
decisions.
MAGAZINE ARTIClES
ON LINDSEY &: HIS WORK
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7-28-1906
.. A Gratifying Correction," The Outlook, pgs. 676-677, author unknown. Editorial correcting an erroneous
report that appeared in the July 7th issue. It concerned the sum of 5 million dollars being offered to
Judge Lindsey's Juvenile Improvement Association by J.D. Rockefeller. It was reported that the sum was
offered and turned down. Judge Lindsey wrote to correct the report which should have stated that Rockefeller had made no such offer but that if he had, it should be accepted in order to ease the suffering
of children which is a cause that should be above politics.
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November
1906
"An Epoch in Human History! The Work of Judge Ben Lindsey," The Nautilus, by William E. Towne, pgs.
39-41. The Juvenile Court in Denver, founded by Judge Lindsey, has established a new principle in
criminal procedure as it applies to children & has demonstrated the need for this change. It's
correctness has been proved by practical application with great success~
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November
1908
"Workers for the Common Good, Part II. Ben B. Lindsey - The Children's Friend," Th! Circle, by ~an
Beecher Stowe, pgs. 281-282. Descriptive sketch of Lindsey & the origin of the establishment of the
Juvenile Court in Denver, told through a series of illustrative vignettes.
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September
1940
"You-Don • t-Want-a-Di vorce-Court," Reader• s Digest, p. 85+, by Frank F. Taylor condensed from article
of the same title that originally appeared in The New Republic. Using techniques that evolved out of
his long experience with the Juvenile Court in Denver, Judge Lindsey pushed through a legislative
bill in 1939 authorizing the creation of the County Courts of Conciliation in Los Angeles. The work,
the procedures, and the successes of this court are highlighted.
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3-26-1943
"Toasts," The Forum, author unknown. A biographical sketch and a "toast" to Judge Ben Lindsey. He is
featured asa "practical human! tartan."
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"Statement to Critics" by Judge Lindsey. A statement by Judge Lindsey in answer to critics of his
views on marriage and morality. The writings referred to are: "The Revolt of Modern Youth," and
~'The Moral Revolt.'' (2 copies)
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June 1905
Taken from Leslie's Monthly Magazine, June 190.5, pgs. 16.5-174. The article consists of two parts:
the first being a piece by William Mcleod Raine entitled, "Judge Lindsey a Friend of Children,"
describing Lindsey's work through the Juvenile Court and his own personal efforts; the second
being "The Bad Boys How to Save Him," by Judge Ben B. Lindsey.
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Article from American Illustrated Magazine, October 190.5, Vol. LX, No. 6, pg. 609. "Eel Martin's
Record: The True Story of the Recovery of a Bad Boy," by Benjamin B. Lindsey, Judge of the Denver
Juvenile Court.
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c. 1906
"Then and No_w ." Pamphlet of the printed copy and correspondence between Alva Adams and Judge Ben
Lindsey. It consists of Lindsey urging Alva Adams to run for re-election as Governor of Colorado
and Adams' reply to Lindsey. (8 pp.)
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SAMPlE BALLOT. Prepared by the Lindsey Campaign Committee. Side I: the sample ballot 1 Side II: an
open letter from the Lindsey Campaign outlining the Judge's qualifications; instructions for casting
the ballot; and a plea to save the Juvenile Court.
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Campaign Leaflet, "Save the Juvenile Court from the Corrupt Influences of Machine Politics," prepared by the Lindsey Campaign Committee. Details of how to cast the ballot, and specifically how
to vote for Judge Lindsey. It also details what the Juvenile Court had accomplished under Judge
Lindsey. ( J copies )
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Pamphlets "A Secret Political Leagues Who and lolhat It Is/ It's Anonymous Circulars Exposed and
Court Cases Involving the Sex Problem Frankly Discussed." by Judge Pen B. Lindsey, Judge of the
Juvenile Court of Denver, Colorado. 92 pp. CHS library# )64 • .52/J1,4.5s. Judge Lindsey's effort
to refute anonymous charges in circulation against him, and to un-mask his detractors. ( 2 copies)
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April 22-27
1914
"Report of Hon. Ben B. Lindsey, Judge of the Juvenile Court, Denver, (;olorado, Chairman of the
Committee on Juvenile Courts, before the International Congress on the Welfare of the Child, Held
Under the Auspices of The Mothers' Congress" at Washington, D.C. 19 pp. The text of Lindsey's
address.
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1927
Judge Ben Lindsey ~ Companionate Marriage, Little Blue Book #1250, Edited by E. Haldeman-Julius,
Haldeman-Julius Publications, Girard, Kansas, 1927, 64 pp. This little book delineates Lindsey's
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philosophy of the companionate marriage. The companionate marriage was a legal marriage entered into
by two adults with the deliberate intention of having no children for an indefinite period of time
and in which neither would assume any financial responsibilites for the other, The book also provides an account of the attempt to oust Judge Lindsey from the bench and other attempts to intimidate him ~ the Ku Klux Klan.
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The ~~Plutocracy in Coloradoa ~Retrospect and ! Warning, ~ Judge Ben B. Lindsey, 68 pp.
Lindsey expounds on his view of the power structure in Colorado.
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(2 copies) The Problem of the Children and How the State of Colorado Cares for Thema ~ Report
of the Juvenile Court of Denver, Merchants Publishing Co., Denver, Colorado, 1904, 222 pp.
This book contains a foreward and the following chaptersa 1) The Fight for Childhood, 2) The Law
and the Court, 3) The Administrative Work, 4) Facts and Figures, 5) The Expense, 6) The Court
Approved, and an Index.
COURT RECORDS
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6-7-1933
Court Reporta People ex. rel. #12130; CBA (Colorado Bar Association) vs. Lindsey, 23 Pac. 2d 118,
93 Colo. 41. Photocopy of the forms issued ~ the Colorado Supreme Court regarding the disbarment
proceedings against Judge Lindsey. It contains the dissenting opinions of Justices BUtler (119-1231,
and Hilliard (123-124).
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11-25-1935
Court Order: People ex rel.; Colorado Bar Association vs. Lindsey, 97 Colo. 599 1 No. 12, 130.
Photocopy. Reinstatement of Judge Lindsey to the Colorado Bar.