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Archive folder of a series of letters dated in the year 1944 largely written to the Ohio Parole and Parole Commissioners in regard to inmate Marvin "Pete" Franklin. Inmate Franklin was serving a lengthy prison sentance for manslaughter in the Ohio Penitentiary beginning in 1935 and early 1940's. The manslaughter was under the date of May of 1935 in Cincinnati,Ohio.
The letters come from various people in authority and the clergy vouching for Mr. Franklin's character, early release and subsequent parole. Though as mentioned in one of letters by a gentleman supporting his release, the American Legion and the prosecutor's office of Hamilton County ,Ohio were publicly opposing the parole of Mr. Franklin. There is a letter from attorney Robert Adair Black of Cincinnati,Ohio where he responds to a family member with a birth certificate of one Marion B. Franklin born September 27th 1910 in Elkhorn,West Virginia. He writes Marion: "You can be statisfied you were born". That Marion B. Franklin is noted as Marvin's father who has campaigned for his early release, by requesting others to write on his behalf. A sampling of those request, come from executives in the Coal Mining business with offices in Ohio and mines in West Virginia.
Overall the letters to the Ohio Parole Board made a strong case that Marvin would safely return to society. And that he was honest about his past mistakes and shares a clear plan for the future. The letters highlight good behavior and shows a strong support system waiting for Marvin...a.k.a "Pete" on the outside.
I do not know for certain if he was indeed granted parole? Though letters that he received in prison is included this folder which indicates he did?
* Please take a moment to examine all the photos provided.
The letters come from various people in authority and the clergy vouching for Mr. Franklin's character, early release and subsequent parole. Though as mentioned in one of letters by a gentleman supporting his release, the American Legion and the prosecutor's office of Hamilton County ,Ohio were publicly opposing the parole of Mr. Franklin. There is a letter from attorney Robert Adair Black of Cincinnati,Ohio where he responds to a family member with a birth certificate of one Marion B. Franklin born September 27th 1910 in Elkhorn,West Virginia. He writes Marion: "You can be statisfied you were born". That Marion B. Franklin is noted as Marvin's father who has campaigned for his early release, by requesting others to write on his behalf. A sampling of those request, come from executives in the Coal Mining business with offices in Ohio and mines in West Virginia.
Overall the letters to the Ohio Parole Board made a strong case that Marvin would safely return to society. And that he was honest about his past mistakes and shares a clear plan for the future. The letters highlight good behavior and shows a strong support system waiting for Marvin...a.k.a "Pete" on the outside.
I do not know for certain if he was indeed granted parole? Though letters that he received in prison is included this folder which indicates he did?
* Please take a moment to examine all the photos provided.
