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Slaton, John M., 1915 January - August

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 12

Scope and Content

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence between Leo Frank and his attorneys, Herbert Haas and Henry Alexander; between the Franks and various businessmen, writers, and publishers; and copies of letters and petitions sent to Governor Slaton to urge him to commute Leo Frank’s sentence. Notable correspondents include C. P. Connolly from Collier’s Weekly; Walter Greenebaum, a prominent New York banker; and A.D. Lasher of the firm Lord and Thomas, considered the father of modern advertising. The letters to Governor Slaton were sent from across the United States including a letter by George Hays, the Governor of Arkansas. The letters are arranged alphabetically then chronologically.

Dates

  • 1915 January - August

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.88 linear ft. (eight document cases, one oversize box)

Language

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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