Who Killed Little Mary?

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0538
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0538
Title: Who Killed Little Mary?
Description: Text of a lecture delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. This paper, titled "Who Killed Little Mary?" by Marc Schewel, delves into the complex and harrowing case of Mary Phagan's murder in 1913, highlighting the societal and judicial intricacies that led to the conviction of Leo Frank. Schewel explores themes such as racial prejudice, anti-Semitism, and the impact of media sensationalism on the legal process. Through a detailed examination of the investigation, trial, and public reaction, the paper reveals the multifaceted nature of justice and its susceptibility to external influences. Schewel's work underscores the intertwining of social attitudes with the pursuit of justice, offering a nuanced perspective on a historically significant legal case.
Date: 30 January 2014
Creator: Schewel, Marc A.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Schewel, Marc A.; Phagan, Mary
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Schewel, Marc A.; George M. Jones Library Association