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Transcript of Record for Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama, 1931-1934
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Content Warning
These materials contain graphic descriptions of physical and sexual violence, racist anti-Black slurs and antisemitic commentary.
- Scope and Contents
Joseph R. Brodsky's 675-page copy of the transcript of record for Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama is an appeal from the circuit court of Morgan County, Alabama to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Norris' attorneys, one of whom was Joseph R. Brodsky, appealed Norris' guilty verdict and death sentence due to discrmination experienced by Norris, the remaining "Scottsboro Boys," and the attorneys. This appeal includes testimonies of the members of the Jackson County, Alabama Jury Commission, revealing that the all-white jury for Norris' trial was chosen from a jury roll that excluded African American residents. The transcript of record also includes the motion for a change in venue, citing numerous examples of racism experienced by Norris and the remaining "Scottsboro Boys" as well as antisemitism experienced by Norris' Jewish-American attorneys by the prosecutors, plaintiffs and Alabama residents.
- Arrangement
As no original order was discernible, materials were arranged by type/genre.
Collection History
- Appraisal
No materials were removed from the collection during 2023 processing.
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Megan Bardis in August 2023. Finding aid written by Megan Bardis in August 2023, incorporating some description from the dealer.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
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- Credit this material:
Transcript of Record for Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama; Joseph R. Brodsky Records Concerning Haywood Patterson and Clarence Norris v. State of Alabama, C1746, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss): Box B-002041
