Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Leo M. Frank Papers will gain insight into one of the most infamous cases of anti-Semitism in American history. All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1878 - 1988
Creator
- Frank, Leo, 1884-1915 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Leo Max Frank (1884-1915) was arrested, tried, and convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan, a thirteen year old factory worker in 1913. Two years later, his sentence was commuted from death to life in prison by Governor John M. Slaton, who after reviewing the records, felt that he could not sentence Frank to death based on the evidence. Following the commutation of the sentence, Frank was kidnapped and lynched by vigilantes from Marietta, the hometown of Mary Phagan.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Leo M. Frank was arrested, tried, and convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan, a thirteen year old factory worker in 1913. Two years later, his sentence was commuted from death to life in prison by Governor John M. Slaton, who after reviewing the records, felt that he could not sentence Frank to death based on the evidence. Following the commutation of the sentence, Frank was kidnapped and lynched by vigilantes from Marietta, the hometown of Mary Phagan. The papers consist of correspondence, autograph book, certificates, and newspaper articles relating to Leo M. Frank and various other family members.
Arrangement
All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
- Title
- Leo M. Frank Papers, Mss 91
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
