Title:
Attorney General Crawford C. Martin audiotape
Description:
As the chief legal officer of the state of Texas, the attorney general is charged by the Texas Constitution to defend the laws and the Constitution of the State of Texas, represent the State in litigation, and approve public bond issues. Crawford Martin served as attorney general of Texas from 1967 to 1972. He filed successful litigation against commercial drug manufacturers for price-fixing of antibiotics and encouraged Texas consumers to file claims for a refund from money awarded in the suit. This 1969 recording informs Texas consumers how to file for the refund. This audiotape has been digitized and is part of the Texas Digital Archivescope note from the abstract
Collection:
Attorney General Crawford C. Martin audiotape
Creator:
Texas. Attorney-General's Office
Date of creation:
1969
Geographic coverage:
Texas
Subject:
Martin, Crawford C.
Subject:
Attorneys general
Subject:
Government litigation
Subject:
Price fixing
Subject:
Pharmaceutical industry
Subject:
Politics and government
Type:
Sound
Medium:
Open reel audiotapes
Citation information:
Texas Attorney General Crawford C. Martin audiotape. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Arrangement:
The records consist of one audiotape.
Copyright information:
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Access restrictions:
Due to the fragility of the audiotape, the digital copy must be used instead of the original tape. Researchers wishing to access the original audiotape must contact Archives staff. Access may be granted if the researcher wants to view the physical tape and its container.
Size or duration:
0.05 cubic ft. (1 open reel audiotape)
TARO URL:
https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/12011.xml