Corrigan, William J., 1886-1961.

Dates:
Birth 1886
Death 1961

Biographical notes:

Prominent defense and labor lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio, known as "organized labor's attorney." Corrigan was defense counsel in several highly publicized murder cases in Cleveland, most notably the trial of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard, charged with the murder of his wife Marilyn Reese Sheppard in 1954.

From the description of Papers, 1920-1964. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 23034774

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Subjects:

  • Actions and defenses
  • Collective labor agreements
  • Labor contract
  • Defense (Criminal procedure)
  • Free press and fair trial
  • Grievance procedures
  • Industrial relations
  • Labor laws and legislation
  • Labor unions
  • Trials (Murder)

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  • Ohio--Cleveland (as recorded)

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