Junius Williams Papers

Transcript of Taped Interview with Dr Vernon- City Hospital (July 16, 1967)-ilovepdf-compressed

Transcript of an interview with Dr. E.W. Vernon conducted by the Newark Legal Services Project (NLSP). Dr. Vernon, who was asked to assist in the care of the wounded at City Hospital during the 1967 Newark rebellion, recalls his experiences in the hospital during that time. The NLSP staff and volunteers worked tirelessly during the rebellions to investigate these shooting deaths, collect depositions, and advocate for the families of the victims. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers

Vanguard Democrats Leaflet- The Riot was not in Vain, July 22, 1967

Leaflet distributed by the Vanguard Democrats, a progressive political organization in Newark, on July 22, 1967. The leaflet proclaims, “We must not allow the magnificent demonstration of UNITY by the oppressed people in the ghetto to be wasted,” and provides a list of objectives for Black political, social, and economic empowerment. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers

LSP Notes on Witness Statements- Fireman Michael Moran

Notes of Newark Legal Services Project on witness accounts of the death of Michael Moran, a Captain in the Newark Fire Department. According to the witness, Moran was shot in the abdomen by a “sniper” from a passing car. — Credit: junius Williams Papers

Deposition of Dale Wittner

Deposition of Dale Wittner, reporter for LIFE Magazine, in which he testifies to the accuracy of his coverage on the fatal shooting of William Furr in the July 28, 1967 issue of LIFE Magazine. — Credit: junius Williams Papers

Tom Hayden Report- Killing of Two People on Avon Ave

Report by Tom Hayden, titled “Killing of Two People on Avon Avenue, Thursday Afternoon July 15,” in which he reports on witness testimony of the fatal shooting of William Furr. The second victim that Hayden refers to is 12-year-old Joe Bass, who was rumored to be killed, but survived. — Credit: junius Williams Papers

LSP Witness Notes on Victor Louis Smith

Notes of Newark Legal Services Project on witness accounts of the death of Victor Louis Smith, which claim that there were “no bullet wounds.” According to police, Smith was a “suspected narcotics victim.” — Credit: junius Williams Papers

LSP Witness Statement of Mary Bell on Tedock Bell

Witness statement of Mary Bell on the fatal shooting of her son, Tedock Bell, as conveyed to Marilyn R. McNeil. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers

Hollie West on Tedock Bell- Washington Post

Summary of the fatal shooting of Tedock Bell by police on July 14, 1967, written by Hollie West for the Washington Post. According to a witness, officers responding to looting “jumped out and started shooting,” hitting Bell in the back three times. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers

Tedock Bell Death Certificate

Death Certificate of Tedock Bell, attributing the cause of his death to “Homicide by shooting; bullet wound front of right chest…” — Credit: junius Williams Papers

LSP Witness Statement of Lavenia Darby-ilovepdf-compressed

Witness statement of Lavenia Darby on the fatal shooting of Tedock Bell, as transcribed by Junius Williams of Newark Legal Services Project. Darby reports hearing shots and seeing Tedock Bell wounded by gunshots outside her door on July 14, 1967. — Credit: Junius Williams Papers

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