Miscellaneous documents, undated
File — Box: 3, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists principally of contemporary copies of Stephenson’s prison correspondence, made for Indiana State Prison Warden Walter Daly (1925-1933). Included is Stephenson’s correspondence with his attorneys, supporters, and family regarding his attempts to gain release, prison conditions, Ku Klux Klan, Indiana politics, and personal business. Also part of the collection are letters to Warden Daly regarding Stephenson, letters to and from Stephenson that were retained by prison officials, court documents, and news-clippings regarding Stephenson’s case and corruption in Indiana during the late 1920s.
Correspondents include Court Asher, Gutzom Borglum, Clarence Darrow, Edward A. Rumely, among others.
Correspondents include Court Asher, Gutzom Borglum, Clarence Darrow, Edward A. Rumely, among others.
Dates
- 1925-1933
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet (3 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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Creator
- From the Collection: Stephenson, David Curtis (1891-1966) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
