Abt, John, (1904-1991) John Abt: on the defense of Angela Davis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09643.18 Author/Creator: Abt, John, (1904-1991) Place Written: Los Angeles, California Type: Pamphlet Date: 22 November 1970 Pagination: 1 v. : 11 p. ; 21 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
A speech delivered at the Unitarian church in Los Angeles. Angela Davis's lawyer made this speech detailing the case up to that point. He lays out the time line of her arrest, as well as actions taken since, including where she resided in jail. Abt also mentions the plan for her future and makes an argument on why she is being treated as she is. On the last page there is a message given by Angela Davis to Margaret Burnham, her co council, on the previous day
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