Telegram from Mme. St. Clair in New York, New York, to Governor in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Title

Telegram from Mme. St. Clair in New York, New York, to Governor in Montgomery, Alabama.

Subject

Scottsboro Trial, Scottsboro, Ala., 1931; African Americans--Civil rights--Alabama; African Americans--Imprisonment--Alabama; Miller, Benjamin Meek, 1864-1944;

Description

In this telegram, "Mme St Clair" of New York pleads with Governor Miller for pardons for the Scottsboro Boys and offers to take their place in the electric chair.

Creator

St. Clair, Mme

Source

Alabama Governor, Scottsboro Case appeals to the Governor, SG004240, Folder 9, Alabama Dept. of Archives and History

Date

1933-12-02

Format

Telegram

Language

English

Coverage

United States--New York--New York