Munger, Tolles & Olson
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Scope and Content
The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
Dates
- Creation: 1991
Creator
- From the Collection: Independent Commission on the Los Angeles Police Dept. (Los Angeles, Calif.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 48.5 Linear Feet (50 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu