Helfrich (Robert B.) papers, [1966?]-2001.

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Helfrich (Robert B.) papers, [1966?]-2001.

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The materials in this collection consist of the documentation and evidence that Mr. Helfrich researched and collected to prepare for the Bowers and Noble court cases.

ca. 22 cu. ft.

University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7809627

University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library

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Bowers, Samuel Holloway, 1924-2006

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Helfrich, Robert B.

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Assistant District Attorney Robert B. Helfrich prosecuted former Ku Klux Klan members Sam Bowers and Charles Noble in 1998 and 1999 in connection with the 1966 murder of Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr. of Forrest County, Mississippi. Bowers was convicted of murder and arson and received a sentence of life in prison. Noble's trial ended in a mistrial. From the description of Helfrich (Robert B.) papers, [1966?]-2001. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 621...

Noble, Charles, 1930-

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Ku Klux Klan 1915-....

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The Ku Klux Klan was formally incorporated under the laws of the state of Georgia on Dec. 4, 1915. The incorporated organization is a continuance of the earlier post Civil War Reconstruction Era unincorporated Ku Klux Klan and of the Knights of the White Camellia. Women of the Ku Klux Klan was incorporated at a late date as a separate entity. The stated purpose of the KKK was to promote an all White, Protestant United States, excluding all other races and religions. From the descript...

University of Southern Mississippi

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Dahmer, Vernon Ferdinand, 1908-1966

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Born in 1908 in Forrest County, Mississippi; active in voter registration drives and Forrest County NAACP; died January 11, 1966, from burns in a fire bombing at his home. From the description of Collection, 1966-1986, 1968-1969. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 19700968 ...