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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

Creator

Extent

1 Volumes (1 folder containing materials)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Willie Francis Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Christopher Bienvenu
Date
02/24/2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031