Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Aaron Hardy Ulm Family Papers will gain insight into Governor Slaton’s decision to commute Leo Frank’s sentence to life in prison. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1916 - 1994
Creator
- Ulm, Aaron H., 1879-1934 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Aaron Hardy Ulm was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1879. He was secretary to Governor Joseph Brown, c.1905 and later to Governor John M. Slaton, c.1913-1915. Following the lynching of Leo Frank, Ulm moved his family to Washington, D.C.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Aaron Hardy Ulm was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1879. He was secretary to Governor Joseph Brown, c.1905 and later to Governor John M. Slaton, c.1913-1915. Following the lynching of Leo Frank, Ulm moved his family to Washington, D.C. The collection consists of letters from Governor Slaton to Aaron Hardy Ulm while on his trip to California following the lynching of Leo Frank. Also included is hate mail sent from unknown persons to the governor's office following the commutation.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
- Title
- Aaron Hardy Ulm Papers, Mss 160
- 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
