Alice Greenfield McGrath papers 1917-2009

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Alice Greenfield McGrath papers 1917-2009

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Alice McGrath (1917-2009) was a political activist who first became known for her work to overturn the improper convictions of Mexican American youth in Sleepy Lagoon Trial in which the defendants were tried as a group under inhumane conditions. McGrath also supported humanitarian efforts and revolution in Nicaragua, pro bono work through the Mexican American Bar Association, and taught courses on self defense. The collection consists of trial documents, correspondence, articles, awards, photographs, and other ephemera.

13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.); 3 oversize boxes

eng,

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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