Box 3
Container
Contains 5 Collections and/or Records:
Mitchell, Ewing Young, 1944
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_36_0005
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter praising William H. Murray's book, "The Finished Scholar." Also discusses cataract surgery for William H. Murray.
Receipt, 1931
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_3_0001
Scope and Contents
Typewritten receipt with handwritten notes.
Report of Claude Weaver, Secretary, undated
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_3_0003
Scope and Contents
Typewritten report about the trial of the state of Oklahoma vs William Guess and Cecil Crosby for the murder of Emile Cortez Rubio and Manuel Gomez. Re: circumstances of shootings, hearing, examining trial, habeas corpus hearing, representatives of State and Federal government at trial. (5 copies)
Covering letter for above addressed to the Honorable Secretary of State, 1931
Item — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_3_0002
Scope and Contents
Typewritten letter concerning the report given that is about the prosecution of William Guess and Cecil Crosby in the murder of Emile Cortez Rubio and Manuel Gomez.Re: procedure for investigation. See also Box 2 F 27, Executive Orders, Appointment of Counsel and Box 5 F 1-b.
Guess and Crosby Investigation - Report by Claude Weaver, 1931
File — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_3_3_0000
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Murray Collection is approximately 9 linear feet plus oversized materials. Although Murray served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1913-1917, the majority of the collection is related to his post-congressional activities, family affairs, and years as governor. The materials cover a variety of topics including his use of executive orders calling for martial law, pardons, and the appointment and removal of state officials. The documents also include material...