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United States v. Virgil L. Griffin, et al, Cr. 83-53-01-09 (North Carolina). Judge Devitt prepared to hear the controversial case of nine Ku Klux Klan members and American Nazis accused of conspiracy in provoking deadly violence at a 1979 Greensboro, NC anti-Klan rally staged by the Communist Workers Party. Devitt issued a pre-trial "gag" ruling but was unable to hear the actual case due to illness. Pre-trial motions, newspaper clippings, misc. travel arrangements and related correspondence. I

 File — Box: 13, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Judge Edward J. Devitt Papers date from 1927-1992 and have been divided into three series: Series 1:  Biographical Materials Series 2:  Criminal Cases Series 3:  Civil Cases

Dates

  • created: 1927-1992
  • Other: Date acquired: 05/00/1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 57.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

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