Phagan family papers, 1891-1965, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection contains documents pertaining to the 1913 murder of Mary Phagan and the murder trial of Leo Frank. Newspaper articles and a dissertation describe the details of the trial and Frank's lynching as well as new witness for the case and the push for a pardon for Frank in the 1980s. Also included are genealogy papers on the Phagan family.
Dates
- 1891-1965, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Phagan family (Family)
- From the Collection: Benton family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.209 linear ft. (one half document case and three oversize folders)
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository