New York Police Department log book documenting incidents and disturbances in New York City after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Description
The accession consists of a bound log book created by the New York Police Department (NYPD) to document incidents and/or disturbances such as demonstrations, riots, and looting that broke out in New York City shortly after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. Some of the entries are from later in the year and concern other racial and anti-war demonstrations. The log entries go into detail on arrests, acts of violence, and looting and appear to be compiled on the date of occurrence, or shortly after, possibly by the Police Bureau of Special Services. There are duplicate entries inserted in the logs and several letters from New York City Law Department attorneys concerning the incidents. This copy of the log book was turned over to the Law Department Torts Division to provide evidence in defense of claims against the City for being partly responsible for damage to property during the disturbances for not having provided adequate police protection. Attached to the accession record is a letter from the contact in the Law Department, Kevin Gallagher, who sent the log book to the Municipal Archives explaining the probable purpose and provenance of the log book. Arranged chronologically.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet
Dates
1968 April-July
Record Groups
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Law Department (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Police Department (Organization)
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