The Silencing Of Ruby Mccollum Pdf

Leroy adams beloved white physician in the segregated small town of live oak florida.

The silencing of ruby mccollum pdf.

The silencing of ruby mccollum refutes the carefully constructed public memory of one of the most famous and under examined biracial murders in american history. On august 3 1952 african american housewife ruby mccollum drove to the office of dr. On august 3 1952 african american housewife ruby mccollum drove to the office of dr. Ruby mccollum born ruby jackson august 31 1909 may 23 1992 was a wealthy married african american woman in live oak florida who is known for being arrested and convicted in 1952 for killing dr.

Leroy adams a prominent white doctor and state senator elect the judge restricted her testimony but she did testify as to their sexual relationship and his paternity of her child. Use the link below to share a full text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. The silencing of ruby mccollum refutes the carefully constructed public memory of one of the most famous and under examined biracial murders in american history. Read 5 reviews from the world s largest community for readers.