Benjamin B. Lindsey (1869-1943) American judge and social reformer based in Denver, Colorado during the Progressive Era. Lindsey was a pioneer in the establishment of the juvenile court system. Through his efforts, an act was passed creating a juvenile court in Denver which represented an important advance in relation of the law to children. Lindsey was made judge of the juvenile court in 1901. He held the position continuously, but he was not endorsed by either political party in 1908. Under his administration, the juvenile court of Denver became famous throughout the civilized world. He was a leader in the movement to abolish child labor. Featured on the "Profiles In Courage" television program [one episode] which was based on John F. kennedy's book of biographies of courageous Americans. TLS, 1928, 1p, 8.5 x 7". Thanks Longmans, Green & Co. for advance copy of "The Marriage Crisis: by ErnestbR. Grobves. Lindsey championed the idea Companiate marriage. In early 1927, Judge Lindsey co-wrote a controversial book about what he called "companionate marriage," in which he suggested that young men and women should be able to live together in a trial marriage, where the couple could have a year to assess whether or not they were compatible. The only caveat was they had to agree not to have children.

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