Trials

Scope and Contents Three original sketches made by Anna Sandhu (later Mrs. James Earl Ray) of a murder trial in the Federal Courtroom in Knoxville, Tenn., ca. 1975-76. The murder trial was of two men from Cocke County, Tenn., who robbed a bank in Kodak, Tenn., and killed several people. Donor’s note indicates picture #1 is of the defendants and #s 2& 3 are of the attorneys during the trial. 3 original drawings, ink and watercolor on heavy paper. 14 x 22” + Jan. 1995 letter from Louise L. McReynolds re:...

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United States District Court for the Northern Division of the Eastern District of Tennessee, at Knoxville. September Term 1902. United States of America vs. Harvey Logan, alias, etc. 263 pp. (Photocopy)

Scope and Contents 1) Tenn., Cocke Co. Whiskey Trials. 1920, handbill, "Notice to Public", containing sworn statements by David Baxter and J.C. Smallwood, swearing that Hamblen Co. Sheriff W.C. Carriger and Deputy Joe Caton were involved in sale of illegal liquor. Printed note at bottom supposedly from Sheriff Carriger. Size 8 1/2 x 11, folds, blank back. 2) Tenn., Hamblen Co., 1920 Sheriff election. G.C.McKinney statement in news clipping regarding business with David Baxter, complete sworn...