Litigation files concerning the May V. Wilson case, 1973-1988.

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Litigation files concerning the May V. Wilson case, 1973-1988.

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Materials documenting this insurance fraud case that concerned the murder of May V. Wilson by Leonard J. Richards as part of a fraudulent scheme to obtain insurance benefits via the charities, controlled by Richards, that were the beneficiaries of her estate. Others involved included the Cerro Gordo Charity, Fireman's Fund, and North American Life and Casualty Company.

2.5 cu. ft. (2 boxes and 1 partial box).

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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SNAC Resource ID: 6805478

Related Entities

There are 6 Entities related to this resource.

North American Life and Casualty Company (Minneapolis, Minn.).

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61c8t6k (corporateBody)

Cerro Gordo Charity.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63k093p (corporateBody)

Fireman's Fund Insurance Companies

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6np771m (corporateBody)

Wilson, May V.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v45cgp (person)

Richards, Leonard J.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wt39qf (person)

Minnesota. Attorney General. Charities Division

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rz4wk6 (corporateBody)

Prior to 1969 these materials were submitted to the Secretary of State's office; responsibility for registration was then transferred to the Commerce Department [Laws 1969 c1126 a4 s4]. In 1987, it was reassigned to the Attorney General's office [Laws 1987 c336 s29]. Many of these files were created or started by the Commerce Department. From the description of Charitable corporations files, 1973-1992 (bulk 1978-1988). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313849749 ...