FEDERAL CONVICTS numbers 1128 and 1129 College to Prison

Charles S. and Elizabeth P. Smith Satterthwait, and Edward C.M. and Elizabeth Coan Richards (Written on behalf of Arnold Chase Satterthwait and Frederick Howard Richards)

Published by No Publisher, No Place, 1941

Offered is a first edition, first (and only) printing of "FEDERAL CONVICTS numbers 1128 and 1129 - College to Prison" most likely written, compiled and published by the parents of Arnold Chase Satterthwait and Frederick Howard Richards. No date is indicated, although the document was most likely published in late 1941 or early 1942. A high quality-produced pamphlet with dark green covers measuring 5-1/2" by 8-1/2" and containing 32 pages including front and rear covers. From the introduction, reading in part: "We, the parents of Arnold Chase Satterthwait and Frederick Howard Richards, find that since our sons have been sent to the Federal Penitentiary at Danbury, Connecticut, many people do not seem to understand just why the boys have refused to register under the Selective Service Act." With four photos: a portrait photo each of Arnold and Frederick; "Fred Interviews Mrs. [Eleanor] Roosevelt"; and "Arnold After 408 Miles by Bicycle." The Contents are: Chapter I - The Trials of Arnold Chase Satterthwait and Frederick Howard Richards (with topics The Two Trials; Statement of Arnold C. Satterthwait Made in United States District Court Concerning His Refusal to Register for Military Service, on November 26, 1941; Statement of Frederick Howard Richards Before the U.S. Court in Philadelphia, November 26, 1941; Cross-Examination; Dean Hunt's Statement); Chapter II - Background and Life of Arnold and Fred; and Chapter III - A Tribute to Pacifist Faith by Dr. Evan W. Thomas, Chairman, Metropolitan Board for Conscientious Objectors of New York City. Staples lightly age-rusted; light sunning to right edge of front cover; a bright and clean copy of a highly rare title. Seller Inventory # 015325

Bibliographic Details

Title: FEDERAL CONVICTS numbers 1128 and 1129 ...
Publisher: No Publisher, No Place
Publication Date: 1941
Binding: Stapled Wraps
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition