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George T. Davis collection of legal documents related to Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K. Billings, 1916-1971 (bulk 1930-1937).
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George T. Davis collection of legal documents related to Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K. Billings, 1916-1971 (bulk 1930-1937)Creator/Contributor:
Davis, George Thomas, 1907-2006, creator, colCreator/Contributor:
Davis, George Thomas, 1907-2006Creator/Contributor:
California, Supreme Court.Abstract:
Collection of briefs, petitions, testimony, exhibits, etc. related to various legal actions involving Thomas J. Mooney and
Warren K. Billings. Includes testimony from the original trial in 1916-1917, petitions and arguments for Billings' pardon,
documents pertaining to two suits Mooney brought against wardens of San Quentin Penitentiary, and Mooney's application for
a writ of habeas corpus. Also includes the program for the 1971 Annual Banquet of the Committee on Political Education (COPE),
Central Labor Council of San Mateo County, at which Billings was the guest of honor. Please note that the George T. Davis
papers (BANC MSS 2003/320c) also contain files and photographs relating to Mooney and Billings.
Date:
1930 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caHabeas corpus -- California
Habeas corpus -- Californie
Habeas corpus
Pardon
California
Mooney, Thomas J -- 1882-1942 -- Trials, litigation, etc
Billings, Warren K -- 1893-1972 -- Trials, litigation, etc
Billings, Warren K -- 1893-1972 -- Pardon
Billings, Warren K -- 1893-1972
Mooney, Thomas J -- 1882-1942
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COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Transfer from the George T. Davis papers (BANC MSS 2003/320c).
Related collection: George T. Davis papers (BANC MSS 2003/320 c).
Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K. Billings were tried and convicted of murder following the San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing
of July 22, 1916. On Jan. 7, 1939, Mooney was pardoned and released from San Quentin. In Oct, 1939, Billings' sentence was
commuted to time served and he also was released; in 1961 he received a formal pardon from Gov. Edmund G. Brown.
George T. Davis was a defense attorney who worked for both Mooney and Billings.
Type:
transcripts.Trials, litigation, etc.
Trial proceedings.
Physical Description:
print
5 boxes (1.8 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.