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Giles-Johnson Defense Committeearchives

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Abstract

Title:
Giles-Johnson Defense Committeearchives
Author/Creator:
Giles-Johnson Defense Committee
Collection number:
73-2
Size:
8.50 linear feet
Bulk dates:
1962-1971
Inclusive dates:
1962-1971
Collection Area:
State of Maryland and Historical Collections
Repository:
Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742. Tel: 301-405-9212, Fax: 301-314-2709, Email: askhornbake@umd.edu
Abstract:

The Giles-Johnson Defense Committee was a volunteer group of Montgomery County citizens working for the defense of James and John Giles, and Joseph Johnson, three black men arrested on charges of rape in 1961. The collection includes correspondence, reports, newsletters, fact sheets, legal briefs, and statements of the committee relating to the arrest, imprisonment, trials, defense, and release of Johnson and the Giles brothers.

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Giles-Johnson Defense Committeearchives, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

Publication rights:

Photocopies of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Please see our Duplication of Materials policy for more information. Queries regarding publication rights and copyright status of materials within this collection should be directed to the appropriate curator.

Status:

This collection is PROCESSED.A full finding aid is available.