scottsboro (ala.)

"This is a collection of letters written by the nine African American defendants in the infamous March 1931 Scottsboro, Alabama, rape case."--Back cover.

This book discusses the 1931 arrest of nine young black men traveling by the rails and accused of raping two white women, detailing the trials, prison terms, results of a compromise for four of the men, and the problems of the other five men when they are released from prison.

Examines the trial of nine black youths who were charged with the assault of two white women in Scottsboro, Alabama, in 1931. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.