Materials About Sarah Boyd Assault Incident

Date
January 25 - February 10, 1917

This material includes an inquiry into the alleged physical assault of Sarah Boyd by matron Matilda G. Ewing. Boyd claimed that she was pushed down a flight of stairs by Ewing, resulting in a back injury. The materials include an interview transcript with Boyd, letters from witnesses, and Boyd's recanting of her accusation.

Note: The student referred to here as Lucy Green is also known as Willie Green.

 

Time Period
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Repository
National Archives and Records Administration
Location
RG 75, CCF Entry 121, #14230-1917-Carlisle-150
Materials About Sarah Boyd Assault Incident