Oral history interview, 1972.

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Oral history interview, 1972.

Topics include the Mudd family; his own motivation for working to clear his grandfather's name; efforts for a congressional pardon for Samuel Mudd; and a hearing in Key West, Fla., for Dr. Mudd's release from prison there.

Typescript : 26 p.Tape : cassette (60 min.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7345369

Maryland historical society

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