Francis, Willie (Willie Francis), 1929 - 1947
Person
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Francis, Willie (1929-1947). Collection, 1945 - 1947
Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0040
Scope and Contents
Documents relating to the case of Willie Francis, a young black man convicted of murder. The first attempt to electrocute him failed. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal, and he was executed May 9, 1947.
Dates:
1945 - 1947