Janet Leigh Archive (Eadweard Muybridge Murder Trial)
- Made:
- 1927-1955
- maker:
- Leigh, Janet
This small archive contains a small amount of material relating to the life, career and murder trial of Eadweard Muybridge. The collection was compiled and created by Janet Leigh, the daughter of the lawyer who defended Muybridge during his murder trial in 1875. The files contain correspondence, character sketches and press cuttings relating both to Muybridge's trial and also to his life and career.
Details
- Extent:
- One clamshell box
- Identifier:
- LEI
- Access:
- Access is given in accordance with the NMeM access policy. Material from this collection is available to researchers through the museum’s Insight facility.
- System of Arrangement:
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This collection is currently undergoing processing and a system of arrangement has yet to be established. This field will be updated at a later date.
- rights:
- Copies may be supplied of items in the collection, provided that the copying process used does not damage the item or is not detrimental to its preservation. Copies will be supplied in accordance with the NMeM’s terms and conditions for the supply and reproduction of copies, and the provisions of any relevant copyright legislation.