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Frank Murphy Oral History Project, 1963-1968

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Summary

Creator:
Michigan Historical Collections.
Abstract:
Transcripts of oral interviews conducted by University of Michigan history professor Sidney Fine in cooperation with the Michigan Historical Collections with individuals on the subject of the life and times of Michigan governor and U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Frank Murphy; and sound recordings of the interviews.
Extent:
1 linear foot (in 2 boxes)
5 digital audio files
Language:
English
Call Number:
87174 Bimu C445 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Background

Scope and Content:

The transcripts of the interviews are arranged alphabetically by interviewee. The collection also includes the tapes of some of the interviews.

Biographical / Historical:

The Frank Murphy Oral History Project was undertaken by the Michigan Historical Collections (now the Bentley Historical Library) and University of Michigan history professor Sidney Fine who was researching for a multi-volume biography of Michigan Governor and United States Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy. The purpose of the interviews was both to supplement the Frank Murphy papers and to provide further information about Murphy's life and career.

Acquisition Information:
These interviews were conducted by Professor Sidney Fine and different staff members of the Michigan Historical Collections. Donor no. 6419 .
Processing information:

In preparing digital material for long-term preservation and access, the Bentley Historical Library adheres to professional best practices and standards to ensure that content will retain its authenticity and integrity. For more information on procedures for the ingest and processing of digital materials, please see Bentley Historical Library Digital Processing Note. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file.

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Contents

Using These Materials

Info for Visitors

How to Request

Ordering Reproductions

Download PDF Finding Aid
RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open to research.

Select recordings within this collection have been digitized. Original sound recordings are only available for staff use.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Frank Murphy Oral History Project, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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Collection

Frank Murphy Oral History Project, 1963-1968
Call Number 87174 Bimu C445 2
Total components 54
Items available online Online 5
Last indexed 2023-08-08